In the projection:
[Seeing that Ichigo Kurosaki was only slightly injured, Aizen could not conceal his fury.
WHOOSH!
He controlled his wings and flew forward with tremendous speed. His velocity made even Shunpo master Yoruichi feel ashamed.
Shihoin Yoruichi knew her speed was at most the best among peers of similar level. But facing Aizen, who existed so many dimensions above her, she could only be completely overwhelmed!
Aizen flew forth instantly, grasped Ichigo Kurosaki's neck, and rushed into the sea of flames created by the explosion's aftermath.
Ichigo Kurosaki offered no resistance whatsoever, as if he were powerless...
But only his indifferent, calm eyes revealed that he didn't seem to take Aizen seriously at all!
At this moment, Ichigo Kurosaki had become like the original Aizen! No matter how desperately the enemy before him fought, he remained completely at ease, as if regarding it as child's play.
Hogyoku-fused Aizen even smiled grimly, believing he had succeeded!]
In the chat group, everyone continued discussing:
[Ulquiorra Cifer]: Is it finally our Lord Aizen's turn to dominate?
[Tier Harribel]: As expected, Master Aizen, who has merged with Hollow power, has transcended Shinigami! This is truly formidable!
[Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez]: Ichigo Kurosaki was so strong because of Hollow power—now it's Aizen's turn...
[Baraggan Louisenbairn]: Hmph, you Shinigami have nothing to be proud of!
[Nnoitra Gilga]: It seems that to evolve, we must also merge with the power of another species like Shinigami?
The Shinigami fought back in response:
[Hitsugaya Toshiro]: Hmph, what are you Hollows so proud of? Didn't you see that our Kurosaki Ichigo doesn't take Aizen seriously at all?
[Kurosaki Isshin]: Indeed, my son still maintains that expressionless face. I suspect he finds Aizen quite amusing right now, correct?
[Urahara Kisuke]: Yes, the look in his eyes now is exactly like the expression Aizen gave him previously. It seems Mr. Kurosaki truly is Karakura Town's savior!
[Kurosaki Ichigo]: Is this really my power? What exactly did I experience in that spiritual space? Also, when will I use this so-called Final Getsuga Tensho?
[Ichimaru Gin]: Captain Aizen has fought so intensely, yet you still show no fear? What a terrifying Kurosaki Ichigo!
[Tosen Kaname]: Has Kurosaki Ichigo been using purely Shinigami power this entire time? He doesn't even need Hollowfication?
[Ichimaru Gin]: That's correct! By the way, why isn't he using his mask now? Has White Ichigo disappeared from his body?
After discovering this, the audience found Ichigo Kurosaki's current power even more incomprehensible.
Wasn't Ichigo Kurosaki's strongest state Bankai + Hollowfication?
[Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni]: How truly ironic. Previously, Aizen was indeed a top-level Shinigami! Even with all powers combined, Ichigo Kurosaki remained far inferior to him. Now, conversely, Ichigo Kurosaki uses only pure Shinigami power, while Aizen has fallen to Hollow status!
The Shinigami watched the battle between Ichigo Kurosaki and Aizen with excitement from the depths of their hearts!
It seems Ichigo Kurosaki will finally achieve victory this time?
However, although the Shinigami expressed great confidence on the surface, they remained worried internally.
At this moment, was Ichigo Kurosaki truly not resisting simply because he was toying with Aizen?
At this moment, after witnessing his own all-out effort, Aizen could barely maintain a calm expression.
Why didn't Ichigo Kurosaki take action? Does he really possess the confidence to withstand my attack? Impossible! This is my strongest form, right? Perhaps I have the ability to suppress his Shinigami power, which is why he cannot move and must accept my attack obediently!
Although Aizen pretended to remain calm and confident as before, for some reason, this confidence felt less certain than previously.
In the projection:
[After restraining Kurosaki Ichigo, the six wings behind Aizen spread out and surrounded him.
These wings opened the malevolent eyes of Hollows, glaring at Kurosaki Ichigo with fierce, violent gazes.
Six skulls released Fragor simultaneously!
This was Aizen's ultimate secret technique!
Previously, one could devastate the world and burn Kurosaki Ichigo's left hand. These six together were beyond imagination!
The dazzling purple light shocked the audience beyond the screen. The weak could only close their eyes, plug their ears, and some even fainted!
WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH!
After Aizen's brief energy accumulation...
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
This was a powerful explosion unlike anything the audience had ever heard!
The extremely dense spiritual pressure seemed to overflow from the screen itself!
Even audience members who had been completely confident in Kurosaki Ichigo covered their mouths in fear.
In such an explosion, can Ichigo Kurosaki truly remain unharmed?]
Simultaneously, the Arrancars all felt secretly shocked.
[Ulquiorra Cifer]: Is this the ultimate technique Master Aizen used with full power? This seems like the strongest Cero! It's much more powerful than my Lanza del Relámpago!
[Tier Harribel]: Indeed, I want to learn from Master Aizen and reach the pinnacle of Hollow power! Even Hollows possess infinite potential!
[Ichimaru Gin]: Captain Aizen has truly become a Hollow. By the way, why am I not in this projection? But that's understandable—in such a powerful battle, I would merely be cannon fodder...
In the projection:
[The smoke cleared, and Kurosaki Ichigo appeared on the verge of death, eyes closed.
Aizen spoke to him loudly, as if declaring victory.
"Ichigo Kurosaki, you did indeed temporarily become a being transcending both Shinigami and Hollows. You could be called a transcendent."
"But now you have lost this power."
"I, who am also a transcendent, have resolved this issue. Now you cannot even comprehend my thoughts."
"After you die, I won't need to maintain this state anymore. I won't remain a lowly being like Shinigami or Hollows!"
"Kurosaki Ichigo. Everything is finished!"
At this moment, Aizen spoke incessantly. He seemed to intentionally or subconsciously ignore Kurosaki Ichigo's calm demeanor.
Perhaps he might also realize that his words were merely empty boasting.
It was precisely because the power Kurosaki Ichigo had demonstrated previously completely exceeded his imagination that he lost composure.
He had to use overwhelming strength and bluffing words to prove his power!
To a certain extent, this was indeed cowardly behavior!
If he possessed genuine power advantage and a strong person's mentality, he wouldn't waste so many words on an enemy.
However, at this moment, Kurosaki Ichigo opened his eyes and spoke again.
"Is everything finished? Is this all the strength you have remaining?"
His tone was calm, yet it was a shocking declaration!
Kurosaki Ichigo swung his sword and forced Aizen back several dozen meters.
He could still fight!
Kurosaki Ichigo spoke with perfect composure:
"I've heard enough of your nonsense."
"Let everything end once and for all, Aizen!"
"I want you to witness..."
"This Final Getsuga Tensho!"
At this moment, Ichigo Kurosaki looked directly at Aizen with an extremely cold gaze!
He knew that to completely defeat Aizen, he could only use this technique.
Although he could overwhelm Aizen currently, he understood that Aizen would continue evolving under the Hogyoku's influence.
Therefore, he must use completely crushing force to destroy his body! Simultaneously, this would cause Aizen to lose the Hogyoku's recognition!
BUZZ!!!
Ichigo Kurosaki's momentum continued rising again, completely stunning the audience before the screen.
Ichigo Kurosaki not only ignored Aizen's ultimate secret technique... but he was actually growing stronger!?
Aizen, who originally believed he could finally surpass Ichigo Kurosaki, fell into panic once more.
"What? What's happening?"
The feeling of losing control lingered in his mind again.
Aizen was about to completely collapse!]
After witnessing this scene, the audience expressed surprise once again.
[Kenpachi Zaraki]: Ah, is this the so-called Final Getsuga Tensho?
[Ulquiorra Cifer]: What was the state Ichigo Kurosaki displayed previously? Was it merely normal Bankai? He didn't even need our Hollow power?
[Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez]: Isn't Getsuga Tensho Ichigo Kurosaki's most commonly used technique? What will the Final Getsuga Tensho be?
[Byakuya Kuchiki]: I truly don't understand what he's been doing these past two months.
[Kuchiki Rukia]: Did he finally defeat the enemies in his spiritual space and gain their power?
[Abarai Renji]: My goodness, how can anyone win? Every one of them is his master—how can Ichigo Kurosaki defeat them?
[Ukitake Jushiro]: The current Kurosaki Ichigo isn't some Old Man Zangetsu... nor is he a Hollow, but his original human form. It doesn't seem like some other force is controlling his body.
At this point, the audience couldn't understand no matter how hard they tried.
Subsequently, a scene that surprised the audience even more began playing.
The screen temporarily switched from the battle between Aizen and Kurosaki Ichigo to previous events!
[Kurosaki Ichigo had been training in his spiritual space for over two months. Fighting the bull-headed Zangetsu repeatedly proved extremely difficult. No matter what he attempted, he couldn't completely defeat the combination of the two entities.
Kurosaki Ichigo grew anxious!
Am I completely helpless? Why won't he let me master the true Getsuga Tensho?
Of course, during their battles, Kurosaki Ichigo was also using his heart, feeling the bull-headed Zangetsu through their Zanpakuto clashes, trying to understand his thoughts.
He slowly realized:
If he truly wanted to kill me, he could have done so long ago. If he genuinely didn't want to teach me this technique, he could have accomplished that by simply hiding. But why does he keep fighting me? What is he thinking? Why is that? Why do I sense such loneliness from his battles?
At this moment, Ichigo Kurosaki seemed to finally understand everything!
So Ichigo Kurosaki released his Zanpakuto.
He no longer dodged the bull-headed Zangetsu's attacks.
Before everyone's shocked eyes, Ichigo Kurosaki was pierced through the chest by the bull-headed Zangetsu's blade.
It almost seemed like he was throwing himself into the bull-headed Zangetsu's embrace.]
After witnessing the scene where Ichigo Kurosaki was stabbed through the body, everyone felt shocked and began heated discussion!
[Shihoin Yoruichi]: Ah, no way? What's happening? Is Kurosaki Ichigo going to be killed?
[Ulquiorra Cifer]: He's worked so hard for so long... Has he completely lost his will? Would he behave like this?
[Jugram Haschwalth]: He would stab Ichigo Kurosaki? That's impossible...
Of course, the Quincy didn't believe His Majesty would harm his own son...
[Ichimaru Gin]: He's been fighting so long, and his hair has grown much longer. He must have exhausted his energy to continue, right? It's understandable that he gave up or fainted.
[Kyoraku Shunsui]: This must have its own reasons. Could it be that whoever is controlling Ichigo Kurosaki's body and fighting Aizen now... is already a combination of this White Ichigo and Old Man Zangetsu?
[Gerard Valkyrie]: Oh, no wonder he's so strong! So Aizen was defeated by a mixed-blood?
[Kurosaki Isshin]: Haha, Ichigo, you finally learned it. As expected, I was right to believe in you.
[Kurosaki Ichigo]: Ah, old man, what are you talking about? How come I don't understand at all? Am I finished? No wonder my personality on screen differs from my current one.
After all, Ichigo Kurosaki had to admit he could never be as calm and composed as shown on screen.
Besides, only my masters could beat Aizen like this!? Is this the strongest substitution? Someone stronger than the bull-headed monster?
Soon, the scene in the projection answered the questions of Kurosaki Ichigo and others.
[Kurosaki Ichigo was pierced through the body by the bull-headed Zangetsu, but felt no pain.
The bull-headed Zangetsu's expression was also very calm, though the loneliness grew deeper. He spoke in a low voice:
"As expected, Ichigo Kurosaki, you finally realized it!"
"The so-called Final Getsuga..."
"Only by accepting my blade with your entire heart and soul can you learn it!"
The bull-headed Zangetsu's words shocked everyone!
Due to the shocking content, the audience even ignored the bull-headed Zangetsu's sobs and tears!
Kurosaki Ichigo also seemed well-prepared, his face calm.
"Indeed... I feel no pain at all."
The bull-headed Zangetsu spoke in low, solemn tones:
"That's correct. Because Tensa Zangetsu is actually you! As long as you accept him, even if the sword pierces your body, you won't feel any pain!"]
After witnessing this scene, the audience gasped again in amazement!
The plot's direction increasingly exceeded their expectations.
[Hitsugaya Toshiro]: What's happening? Is this Tensa Zangetsu plus the bull-headed monster also Ichigo Kurosaki's true form? His true form can't hurt himself at all?
[Kenpachi Zaraki]: There's also a rule that stabbing yourself won't hurt? Then what were they fighting for so long?
[Kusajishi Yachiru]: When you mention that, I suddenly remember Ichigo's previous fight with White Ichigo. White Ichigo seemed to try desperately to kill Kurosaki Ichigo, but he said so, yet ultimately didn't seem to kill him...
[Unohana Retsu]: Indeed... Even though he had absolute crushing advantage, he was still defeated by Kurosaki Ichigo.
[Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez]: Oh, at that time, I didn't understand it. I thought this White was too weak and not as strong as imagined.
[Ulquiorra Cifer]: This fused being's actions are similar to what White Ichigo did before! He's very strong, but has no intention of killing Kurosaki Ichigo.
[Unohana Retsu]: Is it just to teach Ichigo Kurosaki techniques through fighting? To instill him with power? Is this how Ichigo Kurosaki cheats?
The Shinigami began accepting this perspective. They started believing a fact!
"Zangetsu," and even "White Hollow," will not harm Kurosaki Ichigo!
[Ukitake Jushiro]: You're right! In fact, Kurosaki Ichigo is also a Shinigami, so he should be similar to us, not something bizarre.
[Unohana Retsu]: Although we cannot say our Zanpakuto will definitely help us wholeheartedly, at least they won't harm us.
[Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni]: So although these powers within Ichigo Kurosaki always seem to persecute him, do they truly bear no ill will?
The Shinigami all felt shocked and suspicious.
This White Ichigo and Zangetsu wouldn't harm Ichigo Kurosaki? They're still Ichigo Kurosaki's allies?
It's outrageous to consider! Could it be that Zangetsu helped them achieve victory in the end?