"Sorry..."
"The Captain Aizen you knew never existed from the start!"
...
Completely exposed!!!
Case closed!!!
When Aizen's utterly indifferent words broadcast in real-time through the inventory video, the entire Gotei 13 quaked intensely—everyone's worldviews thoroughly overturned!
In this world...
There was no longer good guy Aizen...
From now on, only traitor Aizen!
The demonic executioner who brutally slaughtered Central 46!
"Damn it!!!"
"Aizen! Why did you do this! Why deliberately fake your death and frame others!" Veins bulging around his forehead, Tōshirō Hitsugaya roared.
"Why? Your question is truly interesting..."
Facing Tōshirō Hitsugaya's furious gaze...
Aizen faced the lens, indifferent ruthless eyes seeming to pierce the screen onto every viewer, stating unconcernedly:
"There's no such thing as deliberate or not..."
"Everything you saw and I did was merely to pursue ascension to a higher dimension..."
Another heavy hammer!
Pounding every Shinigami's heart! Sparking heated discussions across the Gotei 13 once more:
"Higher dimension? What does that mean!"
"Aizen's strength is among the bottom captains, right? What qualifies him to say such things!"
"I even think he's just posturing! Even if he schemed to slaughter Central 46, it doesn't mean he can pass Captain Hitsugaya..."
At this point...
For Aizen, Shinigami no longer used the respectful "captain" title—but deep hostility toward a traitor!
And...
Intense doubt about Aizen's strength!
One thing at a time—despite learning Aizen's "traitor" identity, their perception of his strength remained at the original stage.
This was actually normal.
After all, it was nearly a century of fixed impression!
Usually, Aizen was low-key—aside from publicly demonstrating Kyōka Suigetsu's Shikai, no other standout combat moments!
Thus...
In most Shinigami's impressions...
Aizen rose more through seniority and the vacancy in Squad 5 captaincy after Hirako Shinji's defection—seizing the opportunity!
In short...
In most eyes...
Aside from the "good guy" persona, Aizen was a slacker!
And whether coincidence or fate...
It seemed to verify if the audience's evaluation of Aizen was correct.
In the video...
Tōshirō Hitsugaya finally couldn't contain his anger!
"Aizen!!!"
"No matter your true reason! It's no excuse for deceiving the entire Gotei 13 and wantonly slaughtering Central 46!!!" Tōshirō Hitsugaya lost it.
Zanpakutō Hyōrinmaru unsheathed fiercely.
At the same time, ice-white cold Reiatsu erupted!
"Crack—!!!"
All moisture in the residence forest froze.
Frost rose, mist veiled—white fog from cold even icing a thin layer on the inventory video lens!
Viewing angle rapidly lowered!
"Captain, the scene we least wanted to see finally happened..." In Squad 10, Rangiku Matsumoto's face anxious, nervously staring at every frame.
As one of the parties...
Her reaction matched her video self—both fearfully clenching hands.
Two Shinigami captains fighting.
Aside from Kenpachi Zaraki killing the previous Kenpachi decades ago—this hadn't happened in years!
Moreover, Captain Hitsugaya faced...
The most heinous traitor in Gotei 13 history!
The atmosphere...
Rapidly reached breath-difficult levels!
Countless strong across the Shinigami world focused all gazes on Aizen—awaiting his next response!
"Planning to subdue me?"
Cold air brushing his face...
Aizen's expression unchanged, tone flat yet naturally contemptuous:
"But..."
"If mere provocation like earlier could make you fall for it so easily... that would be... quite an honor!"
"Damn it!!!"
"Ice Dragon Spinning Tail, Absolute Sky—!"
Anger fueled further.
Tōshirō Hitsugaya intolerably slashed furiously at Aizen—massive ice crystal dragon carrying white cold charging at Aizen!
However...
This couldn't stop Aizen's continued verbal provocation.
No... more accurately, Aizen ending this masquerade game!
"Tōshirō Hitsugaya, did you know?"
While speaking...
Aizen reached for his waist.
Slowly drawing Zanpakutō Kyōka Suigetsu from its sheath!
And this action...
Instantly caused a sensation among all viewers!!!
"Aizen is finally making a move?"
Ironic...
Aside from the Arrancar legion understanding Aizen's power...
The other two races—Shinigami and pure Quincies—still knew nothing of Aizen's strength until now!
Thinking he only verbally provoked in battle, constantly enraging opponents to create openings!
And in fact...
The earlier standoff was exactly such a scene!
However...
"Arrest me? Give up..."
"Stepping over an ant without crushing it—this power is hard to control!"
Gripping Zanpakutō Kyōka Suigetsu...
Aizen slowly raised his hand, expressionlessly staring at Tōshirō Hitsugaya—like viewing an ant!
Then...
"Clang—!!!"
Cold light flashed!
Sword chant rang!!!
Aizen swung once! While elegantly stepping past Tōshirō Hitsugaya's figure—closer to the inventory video lens than him!
Finally...
Indifferently sheathing Kyōka Suigetsu!
The entire process happened in a spark—mere blink!
But...
When viewers reacted...
Tōshirō Hitsugaya's body stiffened—his childish face full of anger suddenly froze, green pupils surging with disbelief and despair!
"Impossible, right?!"
"Captain Hitsugaya... one-shotted?"
"Aizen can one-shot captain-level? For real!"
...
Equally incredulous...
Were the millions of Gotei 13 Shinigami—especially those who always saw Aizen as a bottom-tier captain!
Shock, stun, mouth-covering screams...
At this moment, in every squad barracks of Seireitei—regardless of status or rank—nearly every Shinigami was shocked!
Especially with Tōshirō Hitsugaya's inventory as prelude...
As buildup, Shinigami pinned high hopes on this young genius captain—sincerely respecting and acknowledging him.
But...
Kyōka Suigetsu's earlier slash!
Like flower in mirror, moon in water—shattering all Shinigami hopes in an instant!
"Too weak..."
Raising his arm lightly...
Flicking blood from Kyōka Suigetsu's tip.
Aizen leisurely turned, expressionlessly sheathing his Zanpakutō—back to the lens, clearly presenting the "5" on his captain's haori to every viewer!
Then—
Indifferent voice echoing in the residence forest:
"Finally dealt with an insignificant nuisance, then..."
"This boring masquerade game..."
"Is officially over!"
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At this moment.
Squad 1 barracks.
Kidō chant rang out:
"Heart of the south, pupil of the north, fingertip of the west, toe of the east!"
"Gather with the wind, scatter with the rain!"
"Kidō 58, Takitsuse Tsugai!"
...
The moment Chōjirō Sasakibe's voice fell...
A black circular pattern instantly appeared in his palm!
Takitsuse Tsugai...
A Kidō technique to accurately sense someone's Reiatsu and pinpoint their location!
This was after watching Aizen's slash...
Under the Captain-Commander's gaze, Chōjirō Sasakibe's intuitive action.
Its purpose—to precisely lock Aizen's whereabouts!
Moments later...
Chōjirō Sasakibe solemnly confirmed: "Found him! Aizen... is in Squad 5!!!"
"Go, notify all captain-level Shinigami and seated officers fifth seat and above! Have them assemble at Squad 5 immediately!"
Vine cane heavily knocking the ground...
Captain-Commander slightly lowered his eyes, sternly issuing the arrest order:
"At any cost..."
"Arrest Aizen Sōsuke immediately..."
"If resistance, kill without mercy!!!"
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