Grimmjow was fleeing desperately. He knew very well that he was no match for the mysterious figure behind him, and that recklessly fighting to the death would truly mean his end.
His only hope now was to escape to Las Noches, where he might have a chance of survival.
Meanwhile, Jugram pursued him. In truth, with his power, if he were to go all out, how could Grimmjow possibly escape?
But Jugram didn't press for the kill.
The reason was simple, he came to Hueco Mundo for Sōsuke Aizen.
And after meeting Aizen, whether they would cooperate or engage in a major battle was still uncertain.
He needed this Hollow to first lead him to Aizen.
With their own intentions, one chasing and one fleeing, they arrived at Las Noches in a kind of unspoken agreement.
Outside Las Noches, watching Grimmjow quickly escape into the palace, Jugram stopped and looked at the massive structure, the corner of his mouth slightly upturned.
'Found you, Sōsuke Aizen.'
Inside Las Noches, Grimmjow encountered a familiar face as soon as he entered.
"Grimmjow, you look quite panicked."
The voice made Grimmjow stop.
He felt relieved internally, regardless of the mysterious person's intentions outside, whether he deliberately let him come here or not, it didn't matter anymore.
Because he had arrived here, and he had survived.
Looking at the smiling man with narrowed eyes not far from him, Grimmjow spoke: "Indeed I'm panicked, because a powerful mysterious figure was hunting me down."
Grimmjow said to Gin Ichimaru.
Hearing this, Gin was slightly surprised, not expecting this response.
"Is that so? Then why was he after you?"
Gin asked.
"Because he needs me to help him find Lord Aizen."
Grimmjow answered, now relaxed because this was Las Noches, their headquarters.
Hearing this, Gin was surprised again, as this answer once more defied his expectations.
"Looking for Lord Aizen?"
A puzzled voice came from behind Gin.
It was Tōsen Kaname, who had just emerged from the great hall and heard Grimmjow's words.
"Yes, a very mysterious and powerful person is looking for Lord Aizen."
Grimmjow confirmed, using two adjectives: very mysterious, very powerful.
Such descriptions made Gin and Tōsen even more surprised.
They both knew what kind of person Grimmjow was, and the power of someone who could elicit such descriptions from him was easy to imagine.
"Then where is this mysterious and powerful person now?"
Tōsen asked, contemplating how to handle this situation and what they should do next.
Then Grimmjow revealed a half-smile and said: "That man is just outside Las Noches."
Gin and Tōsen froze, almost doubting what they had heard.
Then Gin smiled, looking at Grimmjow: "Even knowing this mysterious and powerful person is seeking Lord Aizen, you still led him to Las Noches. Grimmjow, such behavior seems a bit..."
Gin spoke with a meaningful tone, causing even Tōsen's gaze toward Grimmjow to change.
However, Grimmjow just smiled.
"I know he's looking for Lord Aizen. The reason I brought him here despite knowing his purpose is simple.
"To me, Lord Aizen is an invincible existence. No matter how mysterious or powerful that person is, once here, he has only one fate, to submit to Lord Aizen's overwhelming power."
After Grimmjow finished speaking, Tōsen's expression softened somewhat. Gin's face remained unchanged, but inwardly he was astonished.
He really hadn't expected this Hollow, this arrogant Arrancar, to have such thoughts.
"If that's the case, then let's go meet this mysterious person together."
Another voice sounded, a female voice.
She had brown skin, green eyes, and a voluptuous figure.
Her golden hair was tied into three braids, and her upper body was covered by a large mask fragment that covered half her face down to her chest.
She was the only women among the Espada, Tier Harribel.
Hearing Tier Harribel's words, Tōsen nodded and said: "Let's see if he has what it takes to meet Lord Aizen."
With that, Tōsen took the lead walking out of the great hall.
Tier Harribel followed closely behind.
Seeing this, Gin shrugged and followed as well.
Grimmjow struggled internally for a moment. Though he really didn't want to see that guy again, he ultimately chose to follow.
Whatever his private thoughts might be, making small moves in secret was one thing, but at a moment like this, if he could choose not to go, his days as an Espada would likely be numbered.
Outside Las Noches, Jugram was waiting quietly.
He knew someone would appear soon.
Sure enough, before long, Jugram saw four figures emerge from Las Noches.
He studied these four individuals.
While Jugram was observing the four who had come out of Las Noches, Tōsen and his group were also examining Jugram.
What entered their vision was a tall, slender young man.
This young man had golden hair and blue eyes, with refined features but a cold gaze, without any excess expression.
He wore a snow-white outfit with a white cloak emblazoned with a pentagram. Currently, he held a sword in one hand and a shield in the other, resembling a noble knight from the Middle Ages.
"Who are you?"
Tōsen spoke first.
For some reason, even though the young man before them had a handsome appearance and impeccable demeanor, Tōsen felt a sense of disgust toward him deep in his heart.
Not just Tōsen, Gin also had this feeling.
"Who I am is not important. You only need to let me see Sōsuke Aizen."
Jugram spoke, not seeing Aizen among these people.
"We can't simply bring someone of unknown origin to see Lord Aizen."
Gin replied.
"Is that so? It seems a battle is necessary then. Although, given your strength, calling it playtime might be more accurate."
Jugram's words instantly froze the atmosphere at the scene.