Facing numerous people's questions, Ichimaru Gin remained calm.
[Ichimaru Gin]: Oh! Isn't this normal? Didn't you see that Captain Aizen didn't use his full strength before? I'd be stupid to use my full strength! What a troublesome kid!
[Gerard Valkyrie]: Indeed. Anyone can see that Kurosaki Ichigo is like Aizen's biological son, so there's no need for Ichimaru Gin to use full strength either!
[Lille Barro]: Anyway, Aizen will definitely defeat Kurosaki Isshin. It won't be a big problem if he gets serious with Kurosaki Ichigo.
[Nnoitra Gilga]: Yes, this is a battle that doesn't matter.
[Tier Harribel]: Is there anyone else who can take action next? Relying on Kurosaki Isshin's strength alone is still far from enough, right?
[Coyote Starrk]: Captain-Commander Yamamoto, who showed off his attack earlier, also didn't appear. I guess he was eliminated by Aizen too?
Meanwhile, after witnessing this scene, the Shinigami could only remain silent.
Even in reality, they lacked courage to break the silence.
After all, anyone with discerning eyes could probably guess what the scene before them meant.
Captain-Commander Yamamoto seemed to have really gone offline... After all, he had used Ittō Kasō, a suicidal technique... He absolutely couldn't participate in battle!
In the end, was there no one who could stop Aizen?
After a long time, in Soul Society, Kuchiki Rukia broke the silence:
"By the way, are there other powerhouses who haven't taken action yet? Can Captain Kenpachi return here from Hueco Mundo in time?"
Madarame Ikkaku's eyes lit up:
"Yes, in the future battle, the Bankai he mastered wouldn't be awakened in battle with Aizen, right?"
The Shinigami all discussed:
"I hope so! We don't seem to have many people who can fight at the moment."
"What do you think? Could it be the powerful captains of Royal Guard who took action?"
"Apart from these captains, it seems nothing can stop Aizen!"
"The power of Kurosaki Ichigo and his father is far from enough."
"The foreign aid of the Visored was also dealt with."
"Could it be that Kurosaki Ichigo's Vasto Lorde form will appear again?"
"Apart from this, I really can't think of any other way to turn the tide."
Some Shinigami had sudden ideas:
"If Aizen nearly killed Kurosaki Ichigo, leaving him close to death, or even pierced his chest again, would White come out again?"
"If you put it that way, it's possible. But even if Kurosaki Ichigo uses that mode, can he definitely defeat Aizen?"
"I think we can only rely on the Royal Guard captains."
Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni frowned thoughtfully:
"It's hard to say! If it wasn't about protecting the Soul King Palace, they wouldn't take action."
Kyōraku Shunsui also sighed:
"Additionally, I still don't seem to understand what Aizen's goal was in launching this series of battles?"
"Why does he want to fight so many captains?"
"He obviously didn't want to kill these Shinigami captains—could it be he had some important strategic objective?"
The Shinigami were puzzled at the moment. They could only continue watching patiently to see if there would be any turning point in the future.
The screen continued showing the battle between Kurosaki Ichigo and Ichimaru Gin!
Ichimaru Gin continued teaching Kurosaki Ichigo casually, making him exhausted and breathless, yet still unable to accomplish anything.
After that, the screen even turned to the battlefield beside where Aizen was, and everyone discovered two new figures had appeared in battle!
Two former captains in reality: Shihōin Yoruichi! Urahara Kisuke!
And they were fighting a man covered in white substance.
The audience was stern and alert! The battle on the other side seemed extraordinary!
Unfortunately, the screen only gave a few quick glimpses, then switched back to Kurosaki Ichigo and Ichimaru Gin.
After witnessing this scene, everyone was shocked and started heated discussion!
[Kyōraku Shunsui]: Who is this? It looks like Aizen... What the hell is he? Why is he covered in white? What's this state?
[Aizen Sōsuke]: I see, it seems it's time! Not bad, not bad. I hope you guys can display some strength! So I can have more fun. My road to becoming king would be too lonely without a few opponents.
[Urahara Kisuke]: Oh, it seems the Hōgyoku and Aizen have undergone wonderful changes, but I also took action, so that should be the important reason for Aizen's downfall, right?
[Ichimaru Gin]: Don't think too much. Do you really believe you can defeat our Captain Aizen with your strength alone?
[Tōsen Kaname]: You're nothing but a stray dog that was chased away a hundred years ago.
[Suì-Fēng]: Come on, Master Yoruichi, let Aizen know how powerful you are!
[Ukitake Jūshirō]: How ironic! In the end, we Shinigami have to rely on three captains who already left Soul Society, and a substitute Shinigami?
At this time, all audience members were alert and focused their attention on this duel.
This battle will soon reach its conclusion.
The Arrancars now had firm belief in their Lord Aizen, believing he would definitely eliminate these opponents.
The Shinigami watched the upcoming battle with trepidation, mixed feelings in their hearts.
Wandenreich.
The Quincy observed calmly, as if no ripples crossed their faces.
Anyway, it seemed Aizen wouldn't kill Kurosaki Ichigo. So he should still survive.
Even most other Shinigami—Aizen wouldn't kill them...
It's like a future boss teaching his younger brother... And a father training his son...
This battle is really boring! Is Aizen really such a tedious person?
Strange light flashed in Yhwach's eyes.
Although Yhwach hadn't witnessed Aizen's full strength at his peak, he knew Aizen was definitely not that simple.
Could it be his goal is really aimed at the Soul King Palace? Apart from this, there's basically no better explanation.
Yhwach thought again: But he's so interested in Soul Society and attaches such importance to it. I guess he wants to be a ruler or something?
Then Aizen must ultimately defeat Royal Guard members? If there's really a chance to see Aizen handle Royal Guard, that would be nice.
Then I can better understand their strength! And prepare for my future attack on the Soul King Palace!!
In the projection:
Kurosaki Ichigo watched the fight between his father and others in a daze.
Ichimaru Gin appeared silently behind him:
"Being so absorbed in watching—is that really okay?"
Kurosaki Ichigo suddenly awakened and wanted to counterattack Ichimaru Gin immediately.
However, Ichimaru Gin didn't seem to have any fighting intentions and even found a stone to sit on peacefully:
"Don't worry! I won't do anything to you."
Ichimaru Gin stopped acting! He was definitely going easy!
Kurosaki Ichigo seemed to have lost vitality and will at this time, but still managed a few words:
"Why do you want to help this Aizen? Do you think he'll cherish his subordinates? Even you don't know what Aizen will become in the future!"
After hearing Kurosaki Ichigo's words, the previously calm Ichimaru Gin suddenly turned cold!
He walked toward Kurosaki Ichigo step by step.
Ichimaru Gin seemed somewhat disappointed with Kurosaki Ichigo!
"The reason you think so... is because you believe you'll be killed then, right?"
He could already hear that Kurosaki Ichigo was completely giving up! He must be awakened!
This kid, Kurosaki Ichigo, won't perform unless he's at low health or in desperate situations!
Ichimaru Gin continued standing, wanting to awaken him further through fighting and help him understand his mission.
In Ichimaru Gin's heart, Kurosaki Ichigo might be one of the few people who could defeat Aizen at this time!
He directly placed his Zanpakutō against his chest and made a very strange move:
"Butō!"
Before Kurosaki Ichigo could react, his Zanpakutō suddenly extended like a cannonball, attacking him.
BANG!!!
Kurosaki Ichigo could only dodge hastily.
Afterward, Ichimaru Gin's attacks were like violent storms, continuous!
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!!
Facing the serious Ichimaru Gin, Kurosaki Ichigo could no longer remain calm! He could only use all his strength to fight back.
He put on his mask and entered the strongest mode of Bankai plus Hollowfication.
Unfortunately, even so, he still couldn't pose much threat to Ichimaru Gin.
Not long after, Kurosaki Ichigo thought that as long as he seized the opportunity to get close, he could effectively attack Ichimaru Gin!
His blade keeps extending and retracting—only getting close is the best attack method.
After seizing the opportunity, Kurosaki Ichigo used his ultimate move:
"Getsuga Tenshō!"
BOOM!!!
However, even after finally creating an attack opportunity, Ichimaru Gin still appeared before him unscathed.
His Getsuga Tenshō, once praised by everyone, was completely useless!
And then...
BANG!!!
Ichimaru Gin used a little real strength and soon used his extended Zanpakutō to directly shatter Ichigo's mask.
Crack...
That's right! Forget Aizen—Kurosaki Ichigo couldn't even get past Ichimaru Gin!
Ichimaru Gin expressed great disappointment with Kurosaki Ichigo:
"I have to say, you're not even as good as when I first met you!"
At that time, Kurosaki Ichigo hadn't even mastered Bankai. But Ichimaru Gin thought he was even stronger then.
Upon hearing this, Kurosaki Ichigo lost his composure.
Had he really become weaker now? Not as good as in the past!?
Hearing this, countless viewers were deeply moved.
[Hitsugaya Tōshirō]: Yes! Kurosaki Ichigo has lost his fighting spirit, so his power is so weak at this time.
[Kuchiki Byakuya]: That's right, Kurosaki Ichigo's fighting ability seems to have always been linked to his own will.
[Haschwalth Jugram]: Facing the defeat of countless Shinigami and such a powerful Aizen, it's normal for him to lack confidence now.
[Gerard Valkyrie]: Actually, Ichimaru Gin's current worries are somewhat unnecessary. I guess Aizen won't attack Kurosaki Ichigo in the end!
[Gremmy Thoumeaux]: This battle is a one-sided massacre! I really don't know how the future battle will develop.
At this moment, even the Quincy felt somewhat dazed after witnessing Aizen's strength.
This traitor from Soul Society seemed to have surpassed their imagination!
It didn't take long.
In the projection:
Kurosaki Ichigo knelt on the ground, seeming to have lost the will to fight.
Ichimaru Gin said very considerately:
"It seems you've run out of options... Run away quickly!"
"I'm not interested in you anymore."
"Captain Aizen is also very disappointed in you anyway!"
Ichimaru Gin's concern for Kurosaki Ichigo was clearly revealed!
Kurosaki Ichigo said nothing and even lost the will to escape.
A barely perceptible coldness flashed across Ichimaru Gin's face:
"This is your last warning. If you don't run, I will kill you!!"
Upon hearing this, Kurosaki Ichigo was shocked.
Before he could think about it, there was a sudden explosion behind him!
BOOM!—————
An overwhelming and irresistible terrifying spiritual pressure burst out, crushing in all directions!
Smoke and dust rolled up!
A strange man, covered from head to toe in white substance, appeared before Kurosaki Ichigo and Ichimaru Gin with mighty pressure.
BUZZZZ!!!!!
Kurosaki Ichigo even heard buzzing in his head, his spine bent, and bones throughout his body creaked.
The expression on his face was completely frozen!
And Aizen's domineering voice proved this stranger's identity:
"Gin, what did you want him to do just now?"
This was Aizen's question!
Ichimaru Gin smiled faintly, his mentality extremely strong, not panicked at all:
"Nothing, just testing his strength!"
At this moment, seeing such a powerful Aizen, Kurosaki Ichigo's body trembled and he lost his fighting spirit.
What happened to his father, Shihōin Yoruichi, and Urahara Kisuke? Did they lose miserably to Aizen?
Can he defeat such a being!?
Witnessing this scene, the Shinigami were all deeply shocked.
[Kyōraku Shunsui]: If you look closely at Aizen, he's really too monstrous.
[Ukitake Jūshirō]: Is he still a Shinigami?
[Suì-Fēng]: How did Aizen, who was fighting Kurosaki Isshin, Urahara Kisuke, and Yoruichi, come here...?
[Aizen Sōsuke]: It's obvious—they're definitely no match for me! The only one who can fight now is Kurosaki Ichigo.
[Urahara Kisuke]: Aizen, don't be too happy too soon. I don't believe my methods are limited to this. I think you must still have shortcomings in this form.
[Aizen Sōsuke]: Of course, I admire your wisdom. But in the face of absolute power, no matter how many methods you use, they're useless!
[Ichimaru Gin]: It seems Captain Aizen has no obstacles, and this battle has reached its conclusion...
[Kurosaki Ichigo]: My dad... how could he...
At this moment, countless Shinigami were in despair!
Is there really no one standing in Aizen's way?