At this moment, witnessing this sudden addition of mysterious power, the audience immediately thought of Aizen!
Could this be Aizen's masterpiece?
Otherwise, who else could participate in such a battle?
In any case, the audience who desperately didn't want Yhwach to destroy the world had rekindled a glimmer of hope!
Even if Aizen took action, the Shinigami were more than happy to accept it!
After learning about Yhwach's Almighty, everyone was also eager to see his ability compete with Aizen.
Could the so-called omniscience and omnipotence compete with Kyoka Suigetsu?
Aizen had successfully used Kyoka Suigetsu on Yhwach once before!
Could Aizen successfully target Yhwach again?
In the projection, Yhwach continued attempting to use his Almighty to perceive the future.
Unfortunately, he still couldn't see clearly what was happening.
He could only mutter to himself:
"I see. If you don't appear in my sight, it means you are the Soul King himself."
"Why would the Soul King's right hand come to hinder me?"
"Could it be that he has developed a lingering attachment to the Soul Society he has always protected?"
As he spoke, Yhwach roared at the Soul King:
"Answer me quickly, Soul King!"
For the first time, Yhwach's Almighty proved ineffective!
Seeing this development, the entire audience was surprised:
[Ulquiorra Cifer]: It seems this was not our Lord Aizen's doing.
[Gerard Valkyrie]: There are other powerful beings who can intervene in the battle between our Majesty and Ichigo Kurosaki? Could a mere Shinigami or Hollow possess such power?
[Hitsugaya Toshiro]: Why didn't Yhwach continue to see the future?
[Aizen Sosuke]: If I'm not mistaken, matters related to the Soul King cannot be observed by his eyes.
[Aizen Sosuke]: His so-called omniscience and omnipotence is merely theoretical. I don't believe he can truly be so invincible.
[Aizen Sosuke]: He definitely has limitations and a range of effect.
[Aizen Sosuke]: As for this individual who interfered in this matter... hmph, he's one of the few who has done something beneficial for Soul Society!
[Aizen Sosuke]: He still hasn't waited for me to make my move.
Aizen was naturally one of the few people who knew about the Soul King's existence.
He also understood the deep relationship between Ukitake Jushiro and the Soul King.
He pondered thoughtfully:
"As expected, Ukitake Jushiro, who has maintained Soul Society's old order, finally has the opportunity to use his full strength."
"If nothing unexpected occurs, it will be him who stabilizes the collapsing world!"
"It seems my evaluation of him needs to be elevated to a higher level!"
"I just don't know how powerful Ukitake Jushiro's full-strength attack can be?"
"Can he truly stop Yhwach?"
After witnessing this scene, the person in question, Ukitake Jushiro, quickly understood what was happening.
"It appears my power has manifested? There's no other possibility."
Hearing this, the other Shinigami were all surprised.
Kuchiki Rukia widened her eyes:
"Ah, what are you saying? Did you take action, Captain?"
Matsumoto Rangiku also exclaimed in disbelief:
"Yes, I've always known that Captain Ukitake is very powerful, but I really can't tell just how strong he is."
Ukitake Jushiro smiled bitterly:
"I don't know how to explain it—it's a long story."
"A very important secret..."
"I suppose the next scenes may provide clarification..."
"In any case, I'm not exaggerating when I say that during the period when the Soul King has collapsed, I am the only one who can prevent the world from collapsing."
In response, the other younger Shinigami could only marvel at this century-old captain's strength, becoming even more respectful of him.
This Ukitake Jushiro had always stood beside Kyoraku Shunsui.
He seemed very powerful, but had never displayed any obvious achievements that would let everyone know his true strength.
Now it appeared he was directly connected to the Soul King.
This was indeed incredible power!
The scene continued playing.
Yhwach was not quick to admit defeat.
He spoke viciously:
"I don't believe you can emerge and stop me. This truly perplexes me!"
"This severed hand should no longer contain the Soul King's will, correct?"
"Very well! Then I shall make this arm disappear along with you!"
He was about to use his Almighty on the Soul King's right hand!
But at this moment, Kurosaki Ichigo quickly rushed forward to block Yhwach.
BOOM!
[Ichigo Kurosaki mobilized all his spiritual power and grabbed Yhwach's hand! The contact of their bodies alone made the surrounding air vibrate and whistle with tremendous force!]
Shihoin Yoruichi quickly seized the opportunity and attempted to piece together the two halves of the severed Soul King.
"Well done, Ichigo Kurosaki! This mysterious black entity is what he called the Soul King's arm."
"This appendage is intimately connected to the Soul King's body and can stabilize Soul Society."
"We can use this approach..."
"As the new Soul King!"
As a noble of the Shihoin clan and having always worked alongside Urahara Kisuke, Shihoin Yoruichi knew many truths and naturally understood numerous secrets.
At this moment, Yhwach continued questioning Kurosaki Ichigo:
"Why are you stopping me?"
"Ichigo Kurosaki, the one who killed the Soul King... was you!"
"You possess Quincy blood flowing through your veins, and you will never allow the Soul King to exist."
"What other reasons could you have to stop me?"
He continued using words to assault Ichigo Kurosaki's psyche.
Ichigo Kurosaki was no longer that naive young man.
He ignored Yhwach's mental attacks and looked at him with unwavering determination:
"I came here to stop you. I came here to protect Soul Society, the World of the Living, and Hueco Mundo..."
After hearing this, Yhwach shouted angrily:
"You want to protect everything? You are far too arrogant. Are you the only one capable of such a thing?"
Ichigo Kurosaki retorted firmly:
"Even if there are others besides me who could do it... that can't be an excuse for me to stand by and watch."
This was Ichigo Kurosaki!
No matter when, he would fight desperately to protect everything around him!
Even if the enemy claimed to be his father... no matter how powerful the enemy was... he would advance unwaveringly!
Ichigo Kurosaki no longer hesitated and launched his signature attack against the Quincy ancestor:
"Getsuga Tensho!"
The crescent-shaped energy blast erupted from Zangetsu with tremendous spiritual pressure! The black and red energy wave carved through the air with devastating force, aimed directly at Yhwach's position.
BOOM!!!
Powerful spiritual pressure erupted forth!
Amidst the earth-shaking roar, the Soul King's Palace hall, with the collision point of the two warriors as the epicenter, exploded with tremendous force!
CRASH!!!
Accompanied by the explosion's shockwave, cracks spread in all directions like a spider web in an instant.
The devastating pressure left Inoue Orihime and Sado Yasutora, the weaker spectators, gasping for breath with their minds going blank.
RUMBLE! RUMBLE! RUMBLE!
The mighty aftermath even destroyed nearly half the walls and dome of the Soul King's Palace!
This was the official collision between Ichigo Kurosaki and Yhwach!
Feeling the tremendous spiritual pressure impact in the projection, the Three Realms screens trembled once more!
The audience nervously watched the next scenes with trepidation.
Was this the battle between the world's two supreme powers?
Previously, Yhwach had been avoiding Ichigo Kurosaki and hadn't officially fought him.
Now it seemed he truly possessed the formidable strength to compete with Ichigo Kurosaki!
At this moment, the audience stared intently without even blinking.
After all... this battle determined the life and death of their Three Realms!
No one could remain uninvolved!
In the smoke, Ichigo Kurosaki spoke firmly to Yhwach:
"You said I have your blood in my body—so what? I will not obey you because of that."
Seeing his rebellious "son," Yhwach sneered:
"Hmph. How ridiculous! You won't obey me?"
"Well, that depends on my eyes."
"Ichigo Kurosaki, I never intended to make you obey me."
"You see? I don't need to do that."
"Your will is entirely connected to my will!"
Ichigo Kurosaki, hearing this cryptic conversation, began looking confused again:
"What are you talking about?"
Yhwach spoke with grave solemnity:
"I mean you will fight for me!"
"After you became a Shinigami, everything you did was to make yourself stronger."
"The purpose of your increased strength was solely to defeat Aizen!"
"After defeating Aizen, you regained your power just to kill the Soul King before me."
Yhwach's words echoed throughout the Soul King's Palace, making everyone's scalp tingle!
After hearing this revelation, the audience displayed strange expressions.
A familiar conversation...
Why were all of Ichigo Kurosaki's enemies like this?
They all loved manipulating Ichigo Kurosaki.
And Ichigo Kurosaki seemed like a chess piece, controlled by these father figures at will...
This was the Quincy version of Aizen, wasn't it?
[Kurosaki Ichigo]: This guy... what the hell is he talking about... I will fight for Yhwach?
[Hitsugaya Toshiro]: Damn it, is this guy serious or just bragging? It's impossible no matter how I think about it!
[Matsumoto Rangiku]: Why does this seem so familiar...? This is even more outrageous than what Aizen said!
[Aizen Sosuke]: No one knows Ichigo Kurosaki better than I do! I am the director of his life!
[Aizen Sosuke]: He increases his strength to become a more perfect creation!
[Aizen Sosuke]: Becoming stronger to help Yhwach defeat me? Let's not even discuss whether Kurosaki Ichigo could accomplish that... but that is certainly not his life's sole purpose!
[Kurosaki Ichigo]: Okay, okay, Aizen, stop acting like you know me better than I know myself!
[Aizen Sosuke]: No, Kurosaki Ichigo, I truly do know you better than you know yourself!
[Aizen Sosuke]: In any case, don't believe Yhwach's lies.
[Gerard Valkyrie]: Haha, you won't listen to our Majesty, but you'll listen to his nonsense instead?
[Yhwach]: Ichigo Kurosaki, I need not explain extensively. Just as your Quincy power is slowly awakening, you are also gradually understanding your own instincts. You fight for me, to defeat Aizen, and to become stronger in order to kill the Soul King afterward!
[Lille Barro]: Haha, the clown is actually Aizen himself!
[Kaname Tosen]: What a shameless fellow! This is stealing credit from our Lord Aizen, isn't it?
[Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez]: I'm speechless. Who is the director—Aizen or Yhwach? Are you guys fighting over the same actor?
[Shiba Isshin]: You're both trying to claim my son again—how annoying!