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Hidden within the vast and boundless Hueco Mundo lies a mysterious and dangerous domain—the Great Hollow Forest.
This forest is composed of colossal quartz trees, resembling a massive labyrinth, buried deep beneath the endless sands of Hueco Mundo.
As the habitat for Gillian and lower-level Hollows, only those eerie monsters wearing white masks on their faces usually roam and wander here.
However, today this tranquil forest welcomed a few unusual visitors.
Their figures closely resembled humans, but the aura emanating from them was extraordinary.
Apacci, wearing a large deer-antler mask, Sung-Sun, whose lower body transformed into a giant white python, and Mila Rose, with a layer of golden long hair growing on her head, were currently engaged in a fierce battle with Harribel!
"That's enough!"
Harribel finally couldn't help but exclaim, a hint of hesitation in her eyes, "Your strength has indeed improved significantly, but it's still too far from challenging a Vasto Lorde."
Upon hearing this, Apacci immediately retorted:
"How can that be, Lady Harribel!"
She wore a large deer-antler mask and an outer garment made of deerskin, with deep red linear patterns on both eyes and pupils that had turned flesh-pink, making her exceptionally striking.
"We promised Lord Reiji that we would definitely show him our true strength! You also promised not to hold back, so are you going to disappoint Lord Reiji?"
Harribel silently watched the three injured individuals before her, finally sighing, while a sense of confusion welled up in her heart.
This battle was originally a test of their strength, with Harribel, a Vasto Lorde, personally assessing their combat power after becoming Arrancars.
The current state of Apacci and the other two clearly indicated they had completed their Arrancar, but they were still no match for her.
However, Apacci's bold words made Harribel wonder if they had any hidden trump cards.
"Quimera Parca!!"
With three soft shouts, Sung-Sun, Apacci, and Mila Rose simultaneously gripped their left arms tightly, merging the red light emanating from them.
Within this dazzling red light, a blurry figure slowly began to writhe, gradually converging into a massive, human-like monster!
This monster stood on two feet, its figure tall and mighty, its entire body muscular and full of power.
It possessed a pair of tough antlers, strong and powerful deer legs supporting its body, long black manes fluttering in the wind, and a thick white snake serving as its flexibly moving tail.
Aozaki Reiji, who was concentrating on collecting experimental data not far away, saw the familiar figure and his eyes lit up:
"Is this Ayon? It looks quite good, and the Reiatsu it emits is already equivalent to a regular Captain-class Shinigami using their Shikai."
However, Aozaki Reiji then gently shook his head and sighed:
"It's just a pity that Sung-Sun and the other two are still too weak in terms of their own strength."
"If they could raise their normal Reiatsu to the Captain-class level, Ayon's Reiatsu would probably reach the threshold of Second Class Reiatsu!"
Seeing Ayon appear, Aozaki Reiji gained a general understanding of the three girls' strength.
No longer paying attention to the situation there, he turned to Lori and instructed:
"You continue to record the data, and report any anomalies to me immediately."
After speaking, Aozaki Reiji returned to the temporary laboratory.
Entering the laboratory, Aozaki Reiji gently closed the door and carefully placed the Hōgyoku before him.
This crystal-clear, beautiful jewel, emanating a mysterious glow, now appeared flawless, yet in reality, it was in a state of slumber, or what is known as an unawakened state.
In the original work, Aizen Sōsuke spent nearly four long months to successfully awaken the Hōgyoku.
Thinking of this, Aozaki Reiji couldn't help but frown and murmur to himself:
"Is there no other way to shorten the Hōgyoku's awakening time...?"
He whispered as he sat cross-legged, falling into deep thought.
Four months didn't sound too long, but for Aozaki Reiji, who had reached the final step, every day of waiting felt like an eternity.
However, even a genius like Aizen couldn't shorten this period, so what could he do?
Aozaki Reiji couldn't help but sigh, filled with admiration and envy for the wisdom of those geniuses.
"Perhaps... I'll need your power."
Aozaki Reiji slowly extended his hand and gently pressed down on the Hōgyoku.
The Hōgyoku possesses the ability to absorb and materialize the hearts of surrounding things.
As long as a person has enough potential, it can guide that potential to its extreme.
Aozaki Reiji tried to communicate with the Hōgyoku with a "let's try" mindset.
The next moment, as his "will" was injected into the Hōgyoku.
The Hōgyoku, which was originally tightly wrapped in a spiritual particle membrane, suddenly burst forth with a powerful force.
The dazzling light seemed to envelop the entire room within a vast universe.
Buzz! Buzz!
Accompanied by a low and mysterious resonance, Aozaki Reiji carefully opened the seal of the spiritual particle membrane.
A gem shining with a deep blue-black light slid down his palm, resting quietly in his hand.
This gem emanated a mysterious aura that made one's heart palpitate, as if it came from beyond this world.
The power contained within it was unfathomable, as brilliant and dazzling as the stars in the universe.
The Hōgyoku quietly floated above Aozaki Reiji's palm, trembling slightly.
The astonishing energy it released spread out in all directions like a torrent, surging powerfully.
These energies were like countless tiny nerve endings, instinctively stretching out aimlessly, seemingly wanting to explore everything around them.
"My spiritual perception has been magnified several times!"
"Not only that, my perception has become more acute and delicate, allowing me to clearly sense even the most subtle changes in Reiatsu."
"It's as if all the spiritual power between heaven and earth cannot escape my perception!"
"Why give me this kind of ability? Is there something I need to find myself?"
Aozaki Reiji secretly marveled, his gaze fixed on the continuously humming Hōgyoku in his hand, lost in thought.
He seemed to understand something, slowly lifted the Hōgyoku, and then pressed it against his bared chest.
However, unexpectedly, he did not feel any unusual sensation.
The Hōgyoku perfectly fit his body, as if it was naturally one with him.
There was no slightest obstruction or resistance, nor any violent friction or collision sounds.
The powerful energy fluctuations that were originally overflowing outwards also suddenly stopped in an instant.
When the Hōgyoku was completely embedded in Aozaki Reiji's chest, he did not feel any discomfort; instead, he felt an unprecedented sense of ease.
This feeling was quite wonderful, as if he himself was integrated with the world!
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