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Otherwise, with Aizen's technology, creating a world within a world in Hueco Mundo wouldn't be difficult. The difficulty in imitating the Soul King Palace doesn't mean it's impossible to imitate the Wandenreich; it's just a matter of how long it takes.
Seeing Izo and the others eager to try, Aizen couldn't help but smile: "This time, you don't need to fight head-on. You just need to help create a buzz. Here's the plan."
Time flies, and a month has passed quickly.
The Espada ranking battle in Hueco Mundo also ended under Aizen's arrangement. The original Vasto Hollows remained completely extinct, and even Nnoitra and others who evolved into Vasto Lordes were unable to shake the top rankings.
Barragán almost pulled off a comeback against Numaseká, but he was injured during his challenge against Grimmjow and was in poor condition, resulting in a narrow defeat.
The other rankings remained largely unchanged. Yammy, who aspired to become a True Espada, failed to achieve his dream. However, Zomary was seen by Aizen as someone who could improve his ranking. Unfortunately, Zomary didn't seem to care about the surface rankings and showed no intention of challenging for a higher position. Instead, he seemed more concerned with his own opinion.
The rankings of the pseudo-Espada have changed somewhat, as yet another named individual has joined Las Noches.
Ruby Antenor.
That... temporarily replaced Grimmjow.
This guy, whose abilities are rather mediocre but whose spiritual pressure is excellent, was enhanced by Aizen using the Hogyoku, making him a pseudo-Espada, second only to Luther Ben.
The remaining people will be placed one spot later in the order.
Thus, only three candidates remain to be chosen as pseudo-Espada, with Aizen already having two candidates in mind for the remaining spot.
One is the future fire-extinguishing prince, Wonderwiss, and the other is the only Gillian Espada, Aaroniero.
After dealing with the matters in Hueco Mundo, Aizen returned to the world to await the start of the plan.
Soul Society.
"There's a bit too much team work piling up."
Aizen, who hadn't slept for two days straight dealing with squad affairs, looked at the dozen or so things that the Third Seat had brought over with a twitching smile.
Although Matsumoto Rangiku wasn't very proactive in handling team affairs and often shifted the blame to other officers, she would always find a way to get rid of them.
Now that Matsumoto Rangiku has been transferred to the 10th Division, Aizen, who is once again in the predicament of not having a vice-captain, doesn't seem to care about this. Handling the division's affairs on his own is not difficult for him. However, Kiyohime has left behind quite a lot of tasks this time.
The ordinary third seater reluctantly put down the documents, his tone melancholy: "Captain, there are more and more Hollows roaming Rukongai lately, and the Fifth Division is being dispatched more and more frequently."
"I understand. I will contact Captain Shiba to investigate this matter further."
As Aizen said this, a few doubts also arose in his heart.
He didn't conduct any experiments or research in Soul Society this time. Rukia hasn't even enrolled in the Shinigami Academy, let alone joined the 13th Division.
The increasing number of Hollow traces in Rukongai piqued his interest; was it a coincidence, or was it intentional?
However, compared to this "minor problem"
He still planned to finish his team duties and then relax and rest.
Just then, an alarm suddenly sounded in the Spirit Court.
The Hell Butterfly, carrying a message, flew into the Fifth Division's office, and Aizen's gaze sharpened.
"A horde of invaders has arrived!"
"What!"
The three seated men, who had stopped walking, turned around in astonishment.
How long has it been since a wandering monster has trespassed into the Soul Society?
"Go quickly and gather the members of the Fifth Division. Set them to Level 3 alert and be ready to provide support. I'm going to the First Division first."
After saying that, Aizen stood up with a whoosh and disappeared from his sight.
Realizing the gravity of the situation, Sanxi paused for a moment before immediately...
Turn around and make the arrangements.
The White Path Sect, having defeated the Si Dan Fang, brazenly stormed into the Spirit Court.
The Grim Reapers who arrived first immediately went on high alert.
"Traitors! Trespassing in the Spirit Court is a grave crime! Surrender now!"
A seemingly formidable Grim Reaper drew his sword and roared.
"Honestly, why do we have to get involved in such complicated matters?"
The black-haired youth dressed as a monk curled his lip and complained, "Rihan is really willful. I don't know how that bastard Urahara convinced him to do something that would offend a Shinigami."
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Blood mist burst from the bodies of the Grim Reapers blocking the way, instantly killing them all.
He sheathed the dense array of weapons on his body and said calmly, "Too weak. At least a vice-captain-level Grim Reaper would be needed to slightly hinder us."
"Arrogant! Arrogant!"
A Shinigami lying on the ground struggled to raise his head, gritting his teeth as he said, "How dare a mere Ryuka boast so arrogantly? I am merely the 23rd seat of the 6th Division, my strength is insignificant. There are countless Shinigami stronger than me in the Soul Society. To try and force my way in is simply wishful thinking."
Well said.
A gruff voice joined in loudly.
A burly, dark-skinned man dressed in a black Shinigami uniform approached the Ryoka, his gaze disdainful: "You all look like strangers. But if I remember correctly, that blonde girl was the former vice-captain of the 12th Division."
"Baldy, are you looking to die?!"
Chapter 514 Qingtianfang, Shantong 1/1
The freckled girl who was jumping up and down in anger was none other than Hiyori Sarugaki, the former vice-captain of the 12th Division who had once defected from Soul Society.
"You think you can kill me with your bunch of pathetic scoundrels and your bunch of reckless wanderers?"
Kenpachi, formerly known as Kenpachi, is now the third seat of the 14th Division. Oni Ichijo draws his sword with a mocking expression.
After being mocked by Oni Yancheng, she immediately retorted, "Even if I'm a stray dog, I was still a vice-captain before I left Soul Society. You, bald guy, not only have you lost your captaincy, but you're not even qualified for vice-captainship anymore, you useless fatso!"
Upon hearing this, Gui Yancheng's face darkened.
Before he could even get angry, Ichinose Masaki, the fourth seat of the 14th Division who was traveling with him, roared in fury, "Show some respect to Lord Oni Ichijo! You worthless traitor!"
"That's enough, Masaki."
Originally somewhat angry, Oni Ichiro calmed down after his loyal subordinate spoke up, his eyes turning cold: "I am indeed unworthy to be Kenpachi of the Eleventh Division. The title of the strongest captain is too far away for me and I am unworthy of the position, so I am willing to follow that man."
I firmly believe that man... whose offensive power is like a tiger, absolutely deserves to compete for the title of strongest captain, just for the fact that he single-handedly snatched the honor of the combat division from the eleventh division!
"My becoming the third seat is not because I am only capable of being the third seat now, but because I am willing to become his third seat to repay that man's kindness and trust in his strength."
As long as his squad continues to produce Shinigami who are better and stronger than me, I don't mind being demoted in rank time and time again. Whether it's fourth, fifth, or twentieth, it doesn't matter, because I, Oni Genjo, will definitely become the vanguard of the combat squad!
Boom! The spiritual pressure of the captain suddenly erupted.
The visible pressure made Kurotabo and his group feel heavy, and the ground beneath their feet began to crack.
Some members of the group remained expressionless, while others wore amused expressions. However, Hiyori's expression gradually became serious. This was Reiya, the captain of the Gotei 13 and now the Gotei 14.
Even though Hiyori now possesses captain-level power, this is only because she has mastered a portion of Hollowfication. Her spiritual pressure is only at the vice-captain level, and she hasn't even reached the level of D-release with her Zanpakuto.
No matter how much she once looked down on this fat guy who was also a captain like Kiryu Hikifune, she could never refute the fact that his power surpassed that of 99% of the Shinigami.
Moreover, the current Ghost City seems to be somewhat different from what it used to be.
At first, his words did indeed carry an arrogant and contemptuous attitude. This arrogance was no longer blind conceit, but rather a pride filled with glory and conviction.
"What kind of guy could possibly subdue an idiot like you?"
"Is that person named Dongzhang?"
Hiyori muttered to herself, her arm involuntarily drawing her Zanpakuto in a state of high alert.
Kurotabo, who had fought alongside Captain Soi Fon and others against Borodin, frowned and said in a low voice, "That... I've met Joe Higashi, he's definitely a very tough guy."
That time, the victory over that...king named Borodin was all thanks to him and another man named Andy Bogard risking their lives to test him. These people truly lived up to the name of a combat squad. Now, who's going to deal with this guy in front of us?"
The other travelers reacted differently; one of them, a young man wielding a scythe, sat cross-legged on the whirlwind and lazily yawned.
"Our goal is to force out the Zero Division, right? We need to do two things: create more chaos and defeat more powerful opponents."
"Then it's time to split up and take action. Whoever's interested can go for this guy."
No sooner had he finished speaking than Hiyori stepped forward, seemingly oblivious to the situation.
Although she didn't really want to be stopped at the beginning, compared to the captain-level Grim Reapers she would have to deal with later, this former captain, now a third-seat Grim Reaper, was a relatively easy opponent to handle.
Unfortunately, before she could speak, another person stepped past her and blocked the way for the crowd.
"I'll do it; this clash of forces suits me better."
The burly, tall man with a head of messy white hair slicked back and dressed as a monk with a string of skulls around his neck had a deep voice.
"So you're good at strength? Then you've really chosen the wrong opponent."
Gui Yancheng's lips curled into a smile, and his spiritual pressure once again swept over him.
The ground beneath his feet shattered, but the burly man's aura continued to rise: "Leave it to me! I never admit defeat when it comes to strength, Death!"
"you"
Kurotabo gave him a deep look, then chuckled to the others, "Let's go. Aotabo can handle a former captain. Yamawaro, you stay and help Aotabo."
"Understood, Boss Kurotabo!"
The short, one-eyed monster wielding a giant hammer responded loudly.
Seeing this, the others tacitly stopped interrupting and continued on their way. The group was only temporarily assembled and their relationships weren't very close to begin with, so interfering in other people's decisions could easily cause internal conflicts.
Since the Nura Clan's yokai are so confident, they won't waste their time.
They wanted to leave, but the Shinigami of the 14th Division would not allow it.
It wasn't just Ichinose Masaki who arrived with Oni-Yan Castle; many Shinigami from the 14th Division followed.
Swish! Swish! Swish! A group of Grim Reapers blocked their path, swords drawn, ready to strike.
"The journey is fraught with peril; we cannot proceed any further!"
"If we stop now, there's still a chance for leniency; if we're defeated and arrested, the possibility of being executed is not out of the question."
"More adults will be arriving soon, and you will definitely be stopped."
"Your path will be blocked by our Fourteenth Division!"
"The power of the Soul Society far exceeds your imagination. Forcing out the Zero Division is too arrogant."
"Whoosh! Wind-Slaying Maru!"
Bang! The ground trembled, and the falling giant hammer emitted a faint glow.
"Broken! Rock!"
The moment the power erupted, the Grim Reapers, who had been attacking one after another, used Shunpo to create distance.
With a loud boom, a crater more than ten meters deep was formed. The dense spiderweb-like structure clearly indicated that if they hadn't dodged it, they would likely have been injured by the shockwave.
In that brief moment of inattention, by the time the team members came to their senses, they found that the others had vanished.
The short, one-eyed monster grinned, staring at them as if mocking them.
"Damn it! A mere brat!"
Ichinose Masaki's forehead veins bulged as he gritted his teeth and roared, "Send half of the men to seek reinforcements, the rest of you come with me to defeat this traveling scourge!"
"Hehe, try out my earth-shaking technique!"
The mountain boy leaped high into the air and swung his heavy hammer down.
Chapter 515 I'm a Destructive Monk Who's Killed Over a Thousand People 1/2
If the mountain child wielding the big club hits Death, he will send the person flying.
It is small in size, but quite strong.
The mountain child is not a powerful demon, but it is a demon capable of shaking the earth, and the strength it has displayed is by no means weak.
These were not other mountain children, but subordinates that Aizen obtained through a chance to exchange in the sub-shop.
Although he's not as worth training as Inugami, since he's an obedient pawn, he can't just be left to rot in my hands; he has to at least play a role.
Monsters primarily rely on absorbing the "fear" of humans.
Given his natural talent, it's impossible for Yama-warashi to have grown so strong over the years that he could kill a Grim Reaper with a single blow.
But what the monsters called "fear"
It's a variant of spiritual power.
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