"..."
Hearing Aizen's words, the Espada showed no particular expressions.
"Your reactions are good."
Aizen smiled faintly: "Well then, before we officially begin the meeting, let us first..."
"Have some tea."
As his words fell, Grimmjow's expression shifted slightly, but he didn't dare speak.
Two Arrancar subordinate officers at the side of the meeting room immediately understood and respectfully stepped forward, using exquisite utensils to pour Aizen a cup of tea and place it on the conference table before him.
Subsequently, cups were also placed before each of the Espada.
Aizen elegantly picked up his teacup and smiled: "Well then, everyone can listen while drinking."
As his words fell, he took a light sip, but naturally none of the Espada dared to move.
"Tōsen, show them the footage." Aizen set down his teacup and said slowly.
"Yes."
Kaname Tōsen responded, placing a key-shaped white jade piece from his hand at a corner of the conference table.
The center of the white conference table immediately displayed images.
The Espada immediately looked up toward it.
What played was footage of six figures advancing through Hueco Mundo's desert.
Three wore white haori, clearly captain-level Soul Reapers, while the other three wore ordinary Soul Reaper uniforms.
It was Shigure, Soi Fon, and their group of six.
The moment he saw the images, Ulquiorra's gaze shifted.
He naturally recognized Segawa Shigure leading the six at first glance. Their previous battle had left a deep impression—impossible to forget.
At this moment, the Ninth Espada Aaroniero spoke in a flat voice:
"Hmm... so these are the Soul Reapers who invaded Hueco Mundo...?"
His tone seemed somewhat surprised, yet also somewhat disappointed.
"Tch, what is this..."
The Second Espada Baraggan spoke with his aged voice, clear disdain in his single eye.
"I thought they were some impressive figures... turns out they're just a bunch of brats?"
The Eighth Espada Szayelaporro also spoke, supporting his chin with his hand and showing a somewhat bored smile: "They completely fail to arouse my desire..."
Aizen still wore his faint smile:
"Everyone shouldn't underestimate them. Among these six, the one at the front..."
"Is the person who killed Yammy and severely injured Ulquiorra last time."
"..."
As his words fell, the meeting room fell into brief silence.
The Fifth Espada Nnoitra looked at Segawa Shigure in the footage and suddenly grinned.
"Tsk tsk... so it's this kind of guy? He looks pretty weak. Seems like he could be defeated with one hand. Or maybe..."
He stopped here, suddenly looking toward Ulquiorra with a smile: "Actually, it's because you're even weaker that you got severely injured..."
As his words fell, the Third Espada Harribel immediately looked over coldly and said flatly:
"Didn't you hear? Aizen-sama said not to underestimate him."
"Tsk tsk..." Nnoitra looked over with a sinister smile: "Are you saying that because you're already afraid?"
Harribel's eyes turned ice-cold as she didn't respond.
At this moment, Aizen spoke, his face still wearing that faint smile.
"Please remain calm. Now... I'll arrange everyone's actions."
"Starrk, Baraggan, Harribel—you three will proceed as originally planned, accompanying me to the World of the Living to handle the suppression of Karakura Town."
"Yes!" Harribel immediately answered.
Starrk raised his eyes listlessly and replied: "...Yes."
Aizen then looked toward the others: "Nnoitra, Zommari, Szayelaporro—you three, together with Yuka... will be responsible for intercepting these six Soul Reapers."
Hearing this, several Espada's hearts stirred simultaneously as they looked toward the new Espada—this NO. 10, Yuka Ludwig.
His eyes and the upper part of his face were completely covered by a white mask, with only his nose and mouth exposed.
When he heard Aizen's words, he was the first to respond: "Yes, Aizen-sama."
Aizen didn't wait for the others to respond, continuing:
"The rest will remain to guard Las Noches."
"Any objections?"
After speaking, he swept his indifferent gaze across the Espada's faces.
Nnoitra had originally wanted to say something, but the moment that gaze touched him, he immediately held back.
Seeing this, Aizen smiled and stood up.
"Very good. Then... wait here for the moment I issue commands."
"Though we shouldn't underestimate them, there's no need for excessive commotion."
"No need to worry, no need to rush."
"No matter what happens, as long as you follow in my footsteps, then..."
"Before us, there are absolutely no enemies."
After leaving the meeting room, Aizen walked slowly forward while Gin Ichimaru beside him asked in confusion:
"Captain Aizen, you're actually arranging for them to deal with Segawa...? Isn't that a bit overkill?"
Aizen chuckled lightly, his pace unchanged.
"Gin, I never said I wanted them to eliminate Segawa Shigure."
"With their current strength, they naturally cannot accomplish such a thing."
"I'm simply having them go and provide some obstruction."
"After all, though Lightning Alleste has completed her creation, she still needs some time before her final evolution."
"Nnoitra and the others are merely providing time for 'her' evolution."
Hearing this, Gin's gaze shifted slightly.
He had originally thought that in the previous footage, Alleste's evolution had already reached its peak.
He hadn't expected there was still room for further evolution.
Aizen's expression remained unchanged as he continued:
"As for us, our objective during this time remains unchanged..."
"Prepare to bring Wonderweiss, then... head to Karakura Town."
"...Yes."
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