Wasn't his own Cero about to hit Yuta?
How did it suddenly appear in front of him? What kind of ability was this?
It was terrifying.
He could forcibly change the direction of his Cero.
Grimmjow wanted to continue thinking, but the impact of the attack made his brain feel as though it was being crushed and released like jelly. His vision blurred, leaving him dazed.
If he hadn't been an Arrancar, his body would have burst apart like a smashed tomato.
He was then struck again by another Cero, his body engulfed in crimson light.
"Ahhhhhh!"
His scream echoed as those watching below stared in disbelief and confusion. They didn't understand what had just happened. Grimmjow had suddenly appeared right in front of Yuta and was immediately struck by his own re-directed Cero. His body was scorched black, his screams tearing through the battlefield.
When the light finally faded, Grimmjow's body was charred and barely recognizable. He collapsed, coughing blood mixed with fragments of organs that spilled from his mouth with a wet "puh."
The damage from the Cero wasn't entirely superficial-his body had endured severe internal injuries from the sheer force of being pulled and struck in such rapid sequence.
"Damn it… aaah…"
"What am I here for? Don't you understand?"
Grimmjow growled as he sees the figure that appeared beside him.
"The one fighting you is Hideki Yuta."
"You are no match for him."
"What's more, you acted on your own and brought five Arrancar with you, only to suffer a crushing defeat."
"All of this violated orders."
"Lord Aizen already knows everything, and he is very displeased."
At first, Grimmjow listened to Tōsen Kaname's words with defiance, but the moment Aizen's name was mentioned, his attitude shifted. He suppressed his anger and gave a resentful snort.
Tōsen had no intention of speaking further and turned to leave.
Kurosaki Ichigo stepped forward, still holding his Zanpakutō. "Hey… the fight between us isn't settled yet…"
Grimmjow turned with a grin on his charred face. "Shut it. Think carefully-I haven't even released my blade yet. That technique you just used can only be done two, maybe three times at most. Even if you could use it endlessly, once I release Resurrección, you wouldn't stand a chance against me. If it weren't for Yuta, you'd already be dead."
Grimmjow hadn't expected the boy who seemed so ordinary to be the Yuta that Aizen had personally mentioned. Though it was the first time he had seen Yuta fight, he had felt the sheer pressure of that strength.
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In Hueco Mundo, Aizen Sōsuke sat on the black throne of Las Noches, his expression calm and unreadable, without a shred of anger.
"Yes, Grimmjow… you have returned."
"Yes, Lord Aizen."
"You witnessed Yuta's power up close, didn't you?"
Grimmjow's eyes narrowed slightly, his tone still heavy with disbelief. "That kind of power… it's terrifying. I didn't even understand what happened during the fight."
"Of course you wouldn't," Aizen replied smoothly. "Even I don't yet comprehend that ability. Yuta has reached a state beyond conventional understanding. It is… fascinating."
Tōsen stood quietly, his voice controlled but firm as he looked toward Grimmjow. "Shouldn't you apologize?"
"…Is that necessary?" Grimmjow muttered.
"You-"
"That's enough," Aizen interrupted with a wave of his hand, his composure unwavering. "There is no need. In fact, Grimmjow's actions can be seen as loyalty."
His calm smile spread faintly. "That is what you meant, correct, Grimmjow?"
Grimmjow clenched his teeth but forced out an answer. "…That's right."
He looked up at the man on the throne-the one who commanded Hueco Mundo like a god.
Tōsen's grip on his Zanpakutō tightened. "Lord Aizen, please permit me to execute him."
Grimmjow glared at him. "This is just your personal grudge. You simply don't like me. Do you think you can pass judgment because you're his boot licker?"
Tōsen's expression didn't change. "I believe anyone who disrupts harmony cannot be forgiven."
"Is this about the organization?"
"This is for Lord Aizen."
Grimmjow scoffed. "Hah. You're always hiding behind the word justice."
Tōsen unsheathed his Zanpakutō, his voice cold. "Justice is precisely what your actions lack."
"Without justice, it is nothing more than reckless killing."
"And killing in the name of justice is true justice."
Steel flashed.
Blood splattered across the white floor of Las Noches.
Grimmjow's left arm was severed in one clean strike.
"Hadō #54: Haien!"
The purple blast burned the detached limb into ashes instantly.
"Aaaarghhh!" Grimmjow howled in pain.
"Tōsen! You bastard! You dared to cut off my arm!"
With his Hierro already weakened from his fight with Yuta, his defense had crumbled, making it simple for Tōsen to shear his arm away.
"You're finished!" Grimmjow roared, reaching for his Zanpakutō with his remaining hand.
"Stop, Grimmjow."
It was Aizen's voice, calm and absolute, echoing from the throne.
"If you attack again, I will not forgive you."
The piercing gaze Aizen gave him was filled with nothing but cold indifference.
Grimmjow froze, the chill sinking deep into his spine. If he attacked now, there was no doubt in his heart that Aizen would kill him without hesitation.
"Tch…"
He turned sharply and left the throne room.
As Aizen rose and made his way through the palace, he passed a corridor where Ichimaru Gin leaned casually against the wall, arms folded, his ever-narrowed eyes glinting with amusement.
"You're still playing with your subordinates. You really are cruel," Gin said with a sly smile.
"You knew from the beginning that if you spoke as you did, someone was going to act."
"Five Arrancar were lost because of it…"
Stopping at a tall window that looked out into Hueco Mundo's perpetual night, Aizen's voice was composed as ever. "It doesn't matter. They were among the weakest. Once the Espada are assembled, nothing will interfere with our plans."
"There will be no enemies left who can oppose us."
Gin tilted his head slightly, his grin still in place. "Oh? And you already have a way to deal with Yuta?"
The faintest smile curved across Aizen's lips as he remained silent, his calmness hiding his intent.
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