At this moment, the other Shinigami were equally speechless... Urahara Kisuke contemplated carefully, and it was truly a mixed blessing.
Although his assistance enabled Soul Society to escape disasters repeatedly and allowed Kurosaki Ichigo to continue growing, on the other hand, he had actually helped Aizen continue evolving as well!
Therefore, Urahara Kisuke was indeed the catalyst for various major events in Soul Society!
[Aizen Sosuke]: I must genuinely thank you, Urahara Kisuke. Without the portion of the Hogyoku you researched, I could never have obtained the complete Hogyoku!
[Aizen Sosuke]: Subsequently, there would be no way to achieve continuous fusion with the Hogyoku.
[Aizen Sosuke]: Simultaneously, without you, Ichigo Kurosaki wouldn't have been born. Although I was the primary driving force, your contribution cannot be ignored...
[Aizen Sosuke]: Later, without my Hogyoku fusion state, there would be no way to force Kurosaki Ichigo to use the Final Getsuga Tensho!
[Aizen Sosuke]: There would also be no way for me to continue evolving—I couldn't accomplish this without you!
Aizen genuinely praised Urahara Kisuke from the depths of his heart!
[Urahara Kisuke]: It's rare for Aizen to praise me so proactively. However, don't forget—this may not represent a favorable ending for you.
[Aizen Sosuke]: Whether it constitutes a good ending, we shall discover through subsequent information! I'm too busy to debate—facts speak louder than words.
[Gerard Valkyrie]: Haha, you Shinigami simply love scheming against each other. What tedious internal strife!
[Jugram Haschwalth]: Only the weak require these peculiar methods to grow stronger.
[Hitsugaya Toshiro]: You Quincy don't rely on external forces for strength? The technique for stealing Bankai must be a sinister method you developed after hiding for a thousand years, correct?
While everyone argued fiercely, Aizen began utilizing Urahara Kisuke's research results he had acquired.
[SWISH, SWISH, SWISH!
Countless green tendrils erupted from the ground! They formed a strange ritual circle... and Aizen's hands also turned green.
Then, he pierced directly through Kuchiki Rukia's body and extracted the Hogyoku from within.
Aizen finally achieved the goal he had planned for so long!
Moreover, he was surprised to discover that after removing the Hogyoku, Kuchiki Rukia's soul remained intact and wouldn't perish.
Aizen's facial expression was indescribable.
"This represents incredible technology. It can even preserve the soul's integrity..."
Audiences even gained the impression that not killing Soul Society's Shinigami was something Aizen felt grateful for.
However, afterward, Aizen—perhaps sensing a certain captain's presence—ordered the perpetually smiling Gin Ichimaru beside him to commence combat.
Gin Ichimaru didn't hesitate much, and it was unclear whether he had perceived Aizen's true intentions.
"Shoot to kill! Shinso!"
SWOOSH!
The distance of dozens of meters was covered instantly. His weapon seemed capable of infinite extension, striking directly at Kuchiki Rukia from afar.
Ichigo Kurosaki closed his eyes in despair, believing Rukia Kuchiki was doomed!
Fortunately, at this critical moment, Byakuya Kuchiki appeared, snatched Rukia Kuchiki from Aizen's grasp, and blocked the attack with his own body.
Absolutely magnificent!]
In the chat group, everyone began discussing with tremendous interest.
[Gin Ichimaru]: What a touching sibling relationship. However, don't forget—if Captain Aizen hadn't deliberately allowed it, how could Byakuya Kuchiki have rescued his sister directly?
[Tosen Kaname]: Indeed, our Captain Aizen is so powerful. How could you succeed with merely a severely injured captain? He didn't wish to harm Soul Society's Shinigami, so he deliberately provided you an escape route.
[Ulquiorra Cifer]: Certainly, our Lord Aizen has always been extraordinarily benevolent. His betrayal has brought numerous benefits to Soul Society.
[Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez]: Hmph, are you still attempting to improve these Shinigami relationships? How boring!
[Hitsugaya Toshiro]: Your arguments make considerable sense. I don't know how to refute them.
[Gin Ichimaru]: Hehe, we were correct from the beginning—you cannot refute us.
[Ichigo Kurosaki]: This... it seems like I genuinely should thank Aizen.
[The scene continued playing.
When Aizen prepared to proceed further, Shihouin Yoruichi and Sui-Feng swiftly appeared and restrained him!
Aizen appeared controlled by them, unable to move.
"Oh, what nostalgic faces..."
Aizen seemed uncertain whether he was simply allowing their actions or completely unconcerned, believing that even at close range, they couldn't harm him.
Subsequently, under Aizen's command, the three gate guardians responsible for protecting Seireitei's eastern, southern, and northern entrances quickly materialized, prepared to attack Shihouin Yoruichi and the others.
Fortunately, at this moment, Ichigo Kurosaki's acquaintance Shiba Kūkaku also arrived timely and swiftly eliminated the three guardians.
Simultaneously, Matsumoto Rangiku appeared behind Gin Ichimaru and restrained his hand. Obviously, Gin Ichimaru was deliberately allowing their actions, still sighing leisurely with apparent regret!
"Oops! My sincere apologies! Captain Aizen, I'm being controlled!"
Then, increasingly more Shinigami captains rushed to the scene and surrounded Aizen and his associates.]
[Yoruichi Shihoin]: Even restrained, Aizen seemed completely at ease. Troubling.
[Sui-Feng]: His composure suggested he could escape whenever he chose.
[Byakuya Kuchiki]: My intervention was necessary, regardless of his intentions.
[Rukia Kuchiki]: Brother... thank you for saving me.
[Matsumoto Rangiku]: Gin, your "accident" was rather convenient timing.
[Gin Ichimaru]: Sometimes these things just happen, Rangiku.
[Kukaku Shiba]: Those gate guardians were hardly a challenge.
[Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni]: Even surrounded, I suspect Aizen remained in control.
[Kyoraku Shunsui]: His casualness in this situation is genuinely unnerving.
[Ukitake Jūshirō]: One wonders if this entire confrontation proceeded according to his design.
[Kenpachi Zaraki]: Finally! Some actual fighting instead of endless talking!
[Mayuri Kurotsuchi]: The extraction technique's sophistication is remarkable—preserving the soul while removing the Hogyoku.
[Unohana Retsu]: Aizen's surprise at the soul's preservation seemed genuine.
[Aizen Sosuke]: Urahara's techniques continue impressing me with their elegance and precision.
[Coyote Starrk]: Lord Aizen's gratitude for not killing unnecessarily shows his noble character.
[Ulquiorra Cifer]: Even in victory, Lord Aizen demonstrates remarkable restraint and mercy.
[Tier Harribel]: His consideration for Soul Society's welfare, even during betrayal, is admirable.
[Nnoitra Gilga]: All this mercy and restraint... it's almost boring.
[Yammy Llargo]: At least someone finally got stabbed. Progress!
[Äs Nödt]: The Shinigami's coordination improved, but against such an opponent...
[Lille Barro]: Surrounding Aizen seems rather pointless when he could escape effortlessly.
The tension reached its peak as more captains arrived, yet audiences couldn't shake the feeling that even surrounded, Aizen remained completely in control of the situation.