Chapter 295 : White!!

Without a crashing Reiatsu, without a loud chant, without the slightest sign,

Day turned into night instantly.

The bright moon hung high in the sky, casting its light over the Soul Society. In the Seireitei, numerous Shinigami of the Gotei 13 were caught off guard, some even beginning to panic.

The mere presence of Yhwach, the son of the Soul King, always kept many Shinigami on edge. Therefore, it was not entirely surprising when he appeared within the Seireitei.

Under the moonlight, several dark shadows swiftly moved.

"Aizen! How dare you return!?" a voice rang out angrily.

In the courtyard, Aizen paid little heed, smiling calmly at the three figures standing before him.

"It's been a while, Captain Hitsugaya, leader of the 10th Division. You look quite lively."

In the next moment, Aizen tilted his head in mild surprise and remarked, "Oh, it seems Captain Hirako has taken my place. And how is my dear Vice-Captain Hinamori Momo? I've always missed her gentle demeanor; such a rarity."

"You dare mock us!" 

This declaration struck like lightning, instantly enraging Hitsugaya Tōshirō, his eyes burning with fury!

In an instant, Daiguren Hyōrinmaru was unleashed, and under the moon's shadow, a blurry figure with a glinting cold light surged towards Aizen like a razor-sharp blade!

Aizen sidestepped gracefully, as if strolling through a garden, narrowly evading Hitsugaya Tōshirō's precise strike. In response, he drew his Zanpakutō with a flick of his wrist.

There was a flash of silver light, and a few strands of white hair fell softly to the frost-covered ground.

Ten meters away, on the rooftop, Tōshirō gripped his blade with both hands, breathing heavily, his eyes wide with apprehension as he stared at Aizen.

Since when had his adversary grown this formidable?

Just a fraction more, and he might have been decapitated by that fleeting strike!

Aizen made no move to pursue, instead nodding graciously and remarking with a smile, "Well done, Tōshirō. You dodge my strikes with elegance. It pleases me to see how much you've grown."

The atmosphere turned eerily silent, and Hirako couldn't help but recall past fears, causing him to tremble involuntarily.

Kyoraku Shunsui's expression, initially indifferent, grew solemn.

Aizen was becoming stronger!

The opponent's blade just now was absurdly swift, perfectly intercepting where Tōshirō had dodged, causing his body to narrowly evade the attack—clearly predicting his movement!

Had Tōshirō not evaded, his head would have met Zanpakutō in a fatal collision!

Words like steady, ruthless, and precise fell short in describing the adversary's seemingly random strike!

At that critical moment, several figures emerged!

Among them were Captain-Commander Yamamoto Shigekuni, Byakuya Kuchiki, Renji, Unohana Retsu, and Kurosaki Ichigo, stranded in the Soul Society.

All sensed the violent Reiatsu of Hyōrinmaru and hurriedly set forth.

Meanwhile, Zaraki Kenpachi, guided by Kusajishi Yachiru, was en route.

Captain-Commander Yamamoto Shigekuni glared down at Aizen and declared sternly:

"Sinner Aizen Sōsuke, daring to trespass upon the Seireitei—your transgression is unforgivable!"

Facing the encirclement, Aizen remained unruffled, retorting calmly:

"And what is my sin? Breaking your rules?"

He sneered the next moment:

"Rules are designed for those who cannot survive without them—they do not apply to me."

"You're too arrogant, Aizen!" Renji interjected angrily. "You're not just breaking rules; you're trampling the dignity of all Shinigami, sacrificing their lives for your own satisfaction!"

With Hirako and others returning to the Soul Society, past injustices were also brought to light.

Aizen gazed indifferently at them and smiled, saying, "I suggest you refrain from empty bravado—it only exposes your weakness."

Boom!

Captain-Commander leaped from the rooftop to the ground, his cane of dead wood trembling as it struck down.

As the ground cracked open, flames surged forth, and a fiery Zanpakutō materialized in his grasp!

In an instant, an overwhelming Reiatsu emanated, pressing down like a mountain on the shoulders of all the captains!

Yamamoto Shigekuni opted against immediate action, knowing that it would leave the Shinigami in the Seireitei vulnerable.

Upon his arrival, he swiftly ordered his vice-captain to evacuate all Shinigami below captain rank and dispatched messengers to alert the Soul King's Palace.

In Hueco Mundo, fearing an attack on Soul Society by Yhwach, he briefly clashed with Aizen alongside Ichibei Hyōsube.

Despite this, he realized he couldn't handle the situation alone.

The eerie darkness before him remained as unsettling as ever!

Thus, he decided not to go all out just yet, but to stall until Ichibei arrived!

"Aizen, how did you infiltrate the Seireitei?" demanded Captain-Commander, brandishing his long blade.

Due to the recent incident with Aizen, Seireitei's defenses were now several times stronger. Yamamoto couldn't fathom how Aizen had entered undetected!

Aizen smiled faintly in response. "You brought me in."

"Was it Ichimaru Gin?" speculated Kyoraku Shunsui, recalling Ichimaru's cryptic words and grin from two days ago.

"It was him, although the real Ichimaru Gin is deceased."

Seeing the puzzled looks, Aizen elaborated, "You are all merely puppets under the sway of Kyōka Suigetsu. I merely manipulated the coordinates within him to open a passage."

"Of course, with your intellect, you likely won't comprehend."

With disinterest, Aizen glanced around and remarked, "And what of Urahara Kisuke? I've been waiting patiently; why hasn't he appeared yet?"

As Aizen's voice faded, laughter echoed through the sky:

"Because I'm preparing a grand gift for you, please don't hold back!"

In the next moment, crimson spiritual threads burst forth from the menacing stone enclosures of Seireitei. They converged at the center, merging briefly before rapidly splitting into fine strands that exploded in a specific direction!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Dust and debris filled the air as buildings collapsed around them. When the dust settled, a massive, airtight, birdcage-like barrier had completely ensnared Aizen and all the captains.

Yet, except for Aizen, everyone else had crimson lines on their hands, allowing them to effortlessly walk out of the cage.

But that wasn't all. The ground trembled violently, and five enormous azure dragons burst forth, forming a seal that pressed down on Aizen's head!

At that moment, Urahara Kisuke emerged from the ruins, calmly strolling outside the Birdcage. He gazed at Aizen and remarked:

"How does it feel to face Bakudō, modified from No. 91 Hadō Senju to Tendo? Does it resemble the restraint and suppression of Bakudō's ninety-nine-five dragons?"

As Urahara Kisuke spoke, four gates materialized around Aizen.

In the blink of an eye, dozens of unknown black metals shot out, piercing through Aizen's limbs and torso!

Witnessing this, Urahara Kisuke sighed in relief, opening his folding fan with a smile. "This is Senju Koten Taiho, one of the ultimate Bakudō. I'm sure the former captain of the fifth division would recognize it."

"It was originally designed for Yhwach. I've analyzed his battles extensively and concluded that only Bakudō would suffice against him!"

"I didn't expect to use it on you instead."

Urahara Kisuke spoke confidently, but Aizen's face showed no signs of panic. Instead, he smiled strangely.

"In fact, it was also used on him, but it proved ineffective, which I've been looking forward to for quite some time."

"What do you mean!?" Urahara Kisuke's heart skipped a beat, a hint of unease creeping in.

Aizen remained silent, his form disintegrating into a moonlit smile. Almost simultaneously, a scream pierced the air.

Everyone turned towards the source of the scream, their eyes filled with fury.

Aizen standing behind Kurosaki Ichigo, his Zanpakutō piercing through the opponent's chest.

The scream just now came from Kurosaki Ichigo.

Aizen leaned close to Kurosaki Ichigo's ear and whispered, "White, isn't it? You haven't shown yourself to your master yet?"

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