After Jugram's rampage, Aizen finally appeared.
These two individuals, one the lord of Hueco Mundo, the other the second-in-command of the Wandenreich.
They were absolutely among those standing at the pinnacle of the entire Shinigami world.
And their strength represented the most powerful forces in the entire world.
So even though they hadn't yet crossed swords, it was already clear how intense this battle would be.
"Aizen? You've finally shown yourself. I was wondering how much longer you would hide."
Jugram spoke, his tone calm with a hint of mockery.
Aizen, however, paid no attention to this.
He was more interested in the ability Jugram had demonstrated.
As mentioned before, the abilities of ordinary Shinigami like Aizen differed from those of top-tier figures who appeared later like Jugram.
Aizen and his kind had powers that were more about "ability," gained through personal training and limited by their mastery of Reiryoku.
However, the powers of Jugram and his kind were more about "rules."
Their abilities competed on the level of whose concept was stronger!
"I'm actually very curious about people like you with such powerful abilities, where do you usually hide, and why do you hide at all?
"Mochizuki Hui was like this, and so are you.
"So are there many more people like you, and when will they appear?"
Aizen spoke, genuinely curious and puzzled.
As a Shinigami, Aizen possessed significant lifespan.
Throughout his long life, he had explored much, sought proof for many things, and investigated countless mysteries.
But whether it was Hui or the mysterious man before him, they seemed to appear out of nowhere. Before meeting them, Aizen had not found any trace of their existence.
"You don't need to know about our existence. When we appear is also not something you need to understand. To learn about us, you first need to see if you're qualified."
Jugram spoke.
The reason he came was to assess Aizen's worth.
This Shinigami, whom Mochizuki Hui considered a future opponent, did he truly have that potential?
"Qualification? It hasn't been that long since someone has looked down on me like this. So, how will you verify my qualifications?"
Aizen spoke, his gaze fixed directly on Jugram.
He was a proud person, yet now he could clearly sense that the mysterious man before him didn't take him seriously.
Because the reason for his visit was actually to see if Aizen was qualified.
"How? Naturally, we let strength do the talking."
Jugram replied.
"Then, I'll let you make the first move. Sosuke Aizen, use your most skilled, most powerful ability. Show it freely, let me see your worth!"
"If that's your wish!"
Aizen spoke. He wasn't angered, but that didn't mean he could tolerate someone speaking to him in such a condescending manner.
This attitude was too arrogant, like an examiner conducting a test on him.
As he finished speaking, Aizen held his Kyoka Suigetsu vertically in front of his chest.
"Then, watch carefully. Let me show you... the power of Sosuke Aizen."
Aizen spoke while Jugram focused his gaze on him, his expression now serious.
Seeing Jugram's eyes on him, Aizen revealed a slight smile as he drew his Kyoka Suigetsu.
Because Jugram had fallen for it.
He had fallen victim to the ability of his zanpakuto, Kyoka Suigetsu.
Yet Jugram remained completely unaware.
Not until pain coursed through his body and he saw Aizen suddenly appear beside him without warning did Jugram realize he had been caught.
"Now, do you think I'm qualified enough?"
Aizen spoke, never lacking confidence in his Kyoka Suigetsu.
Except when facing Hui.
Jugram looked at his wound, then at Aizen wiping his blade, and truly acknowledged the truth in his heart.
The other's ability was indeed formidable.
No wonder Aizen could become the lord of Hueco Mundo.
"Impressive ability, but if that's all, it's not enough. Not enough to be considered a future opponent by that man.
"Besides, this isn't your Hogyoku's power, is it? Or rather, this isn't the main power of your Hogyoku.
"What I want to see is the power of your Hogyoku."
Jugram spoke, seemingly unconcerned about having fallen victim to Aizen's ability moments ago.
Hearing Jugram speak this way, Aizen's interest, which had begun to fade, rekindled.
He looked at Jugram and said: "Mochizuki Hui... It seems you're not on the same side."
After a moment of silence, Jugram replied: "Indeed, not only are we not friends with that man, we might even be enemies."
Hearing this, Aizen burst into laughter.
"Enemies? Now that's interesting. Hui and I are enemies as well. So, you're here to check if I'm qualified because you want to form an alliance with me to fight against Hui?
"However, it seems your own ability might not be enough."
Aizen said, looking at Jugram's wound.
In that instant, if he had wanted, he could have made that wound appear on Jugram's heart.
Seeing this, Jugram understood what Aizen was thinking.
"It seems I've been underestimated. Indeed, before confirming someone else's qualifications, one should first demonstrate the ability worthy of judging them. So, let me show you my power."
As Jugram finished speaking, he activated his ability.
The Balance!
The moment Jugram activated his power, neither he nor Aizen nor anyone present realized that some rule of this world had been suddenly stirred.
This kind of power was unstoppable by mortals; only an equally rule-based power could oppose it!
In this moment, Jugram revealed to Aizen the highest level of power in this world.