"Your personality is really quite nasty, Toshiro-kun."
Aizen's expression stiffened for a moment.
"Hmph, take your doubts to hell with you, Aizen."
Although telling Aizen wouldn't have mattered much, Toshiro was more than happy to annoy him.
"Hell? That's where only the most heinous criminals go when they die, right? But if someone like me died, I would probably go to hell as well..."
"However, I don't plan on dying so easily, Toshiro-kun. Kukuku..."
Aizen suddenly laughed meaningfully.
"What do you mean by that?"
Hearing Aizen's words, Toshiro felt a sense of unease.
"Heh, what do I mean? I mean..."
Whoosh!
Just as Aizen was speaking, Byakuya's figure suddenly appeared on the scene.
Although seeing Toshiro alive, not killed by Aizen as Isane had said, and instead seeing Aizen seemingly about to be killed by Toshiro surprised Byakuya somewhat, he only glanced at Toshiro.
Then Byakuya looked coldly at Aizen.
"Was everything your scheme, Aizen?"
Byakuya's tone was icy cold, as if it could freeze someone.
God knows how much pain and suffering Byakuya had endured during this time.
His promise to his deceased wife, his vow to his departed parents – Byakuya had wandered in confusion and pain between the two for a long time, finally resolving to abide by his parents' oath, cruelly giving up on Rukia and upholding the rules of the Soul Society.
But it turned out all of this was Aizen's scheme! Byakuya's anger was understandable. If he hadn't seen Aizen pierced through the body by Toshiro's sword, severely wounded and seemingly about to die, Byakuya would have wanted to slash Aizen a few times himself to vent his anger.
"Ah, is that you, Captain Kuchiki? You're right, I did it all. Unfortunately, the Sokyoku execution I specially prepared for Rukia didn't get used. That's really quite regrettable."
Aizen replied with a light laugh.
"You bastard..."
Provoked by Aizen's words, Byakuya's expression turned even colder.
"Hmph, let me personally cut off your head and wash away the shame of the Kuchiki Clan being fooled by you."
Perhaps angered by Aizen, Byakuya immediately drew his Zanpakuto and began to walk towards Aizen.
"Gin, I'll leave Captain Kuchiki to you."
Aizen instructed Gin, who was not far away.
"Ah, no problem, Captain Aizen."
In fact, Gin had been in a state of utter confusion throughout this sudden series of events.
Originally, just as Aizen was about to extract the Hogyoku, Toshiro, who had supposedly been 'killed' by Aizen, suddenly appeared, launched a surprise attack, and pierced Aizen's body with his sword.
To be honest, when Gin saw this scene, his feelings were complex… both the joy that his great revenge might be achieved, and the regret that he couldn't personally avenge Rangiku.
But the subsequent events left Gin somewhat unable to understand.
For now, setting aside why Toshiro wasn't dead, Aizen's behavior was also very strange.
Clearly pierced through by Toshiro's sword, severely injured, and seemingly about to die at any moment, yet instead of trying to save his life, Aizen actually had the presence of mind to have him deal with Byakuya!
Gin felt his brain was almost insufficient, truly unable to comprehend the actions of two big shots like Toshiro and Aizen.
However, despite being utterly confused, after hesitating for a moment in his heart, Gin decided to continue following Aizen's orders and deal with Byakuya.
Because Gin had spent so many years by Aizen's side and knew well the terrifying ability of Kyoka Suigetsu. Just as Aizen himself said, Kyoka Suigetsu's hypnotic ability was flawless.
Even if you knew you were under Kyoka Suigetsu's power, you still couldn't escape its control.
So Gin couldn't even judge whether the scene he was seeing, of how Aizen pierced by Toshiro's sword, severely wounded, and about to die, was real.
Perhaps this scene he was seeing was just an illusion, and Aizen might just be testing his loyalty?
Therefore, out of caution, to be on the safe side, Gin still decided to temporarily obey Aizen's order and deal with Byakuya.
That way, even if the scene of Aizen being severely wounded and about to die was real, it wouldn't matter… fighting Byakuya could just be considered some light exercise.
That's right, Gin only planned to go through the motions with Byakuya, putting in minimal effort, not intending to fight to the death.
Moreover, if the scene of Aizen being severely wounded and about to die was fake, just Gin's illusion, then it would perfectly demonstrate his loyalty and make Aizen trust him more.
So, thinking this, Gin immediately reached out and grasped the hilt of his Zanpakuto at his waist.
However, just then, another turn of events occurred.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Three figures flashed into view. They were Rangiku, Yoruichi and Sui-Feng.
Then, Rangiku directly used Shunpo and appeared right behind Gin.
"You'd better not move!"
Rangiku placed her Zanpakuto against Gin's neck and said.
"Oh dear, oh dear, I'm sorry, Captain Aizen. I've been restrained."
Gin said to Aizen as if helplessly.
"Forget it, it doesn't matter, Gin."
Aizen said nonchalantly.
Then Aizen looked at Yoruichi and said, "Long time no see. What a nostalgic face, Shihoin Yoruichi."
"Yeah, it's been over a hundred years, Aizen."
"This is our first meeting after so many years, but it's probably also our last."
"I originally planned to deal with you personally, but it looks like you're going to die without me having to lift a finger. That's really quite regrettable."
Yoruichi said with some emotion.
"Heh, I've already said, I haven't yet achieved my goal. How could I just..."
"Hmph! Your schemes are doomed to fail, great traitor… Aizen Sosuke!"
A cold snort suddenly came, interrupting Aizen's words.
Tap, tap, tap...
Tap, tap, tap...'
Tap, tap, tap...
As footsteps sounded, Captains like Yamamoto, Unohana, Kyoraku, Zaraki, Ukitake, as well as Lieutenants like Chojiro, Omaeda, Isane, Hisagi, Nanao, Yachiru, walked forward step by step.
Adding Toshiro on the scene, Sui-Feng, Byakuya, and the fallen Komamura, aside from Mayuri and the traitors from Aizen's side, all the Captains of the entire Gotei 13 were assembled here.
This could be called the strongest Shinigami legion in the Soul Society!!