[Aizen now revealed the full scope of his manipulations!
Previously, Kurosaki Ichigo could only invade using Shiba Kūkaku's cannon because of obstacles created by Aizen and Gin Ichimaru!
It was precisely the commotion caused by Kurosaki Ichigo's group that allowed Aizen to implement his plan so smoothly.
Kurosaki Ichigo: "..."
Kurosaki Ichigo was genuinely bewildered at this moment. Why did Aizen's explanations sound increasingly outrageous? Had he and Urahara Kisuke known each other for a long time? Why did it seem like he was being used...
Kurosaki Ichigo was growing more and more frightened!
Witnessing his son's confused expression, Aizen slowly came to his senses, and a trace of pity appeared on his face.
"Oh, it appears you know nothing at all!"
"Then I shall explain everything!"
Aizen revealed numerous truths to his bewildered son, Kurosaki Ichigo:
"The power of Shinigami has limits."
"If one wishes to transcend those limits, you must transform a Shinigami into a Hollow, or a Hollow into a Shinigami."
"Previously, I attempted many methods to convert Shinigami into Hollows."
"But all failed..."
As he spoke, Kuchiki Rukia's eyes widened in disbelief! She recalled the Hollowfied Shiba Kaien from before...
It turned out all of this was orchestrated by Aizen!
However, in Aizen's mind, these weren't successful experiments. Until later, Urahara Kisuke's invention appeared...
At this moment, through Aizen's words, audiences gained deeper understanding of Urahara Kisuke.
"What Urahara Kisuke created..."
"Is a substance beyond common sense that can instantly remove the boundary between Hollow and Shinigami."
"Recognizing the Hogyoku's danger, Urahara Kisuke attempted to destroy it."
"But he who created the Hogyoku possessed no means to destroy it."
"In desperation, he could only devise a method to protect the Hogyoku by concealing it deep within another soul."
"The person he selected was Kuchiki Rukia!"
Upon hearing this revelation, both Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki were shocked. They had been manipulated by other Shinigami all along... yet remained completely unaware!
They couldn't find words for this situation. Although Urahara Kisuke had used them, he was also helping them... They truly didn't know how to evaluate this scheming Urahara Kisuke!
Witnessing the dilated pupils of Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki, Aizen continued his explanation.
"When I learned about this Hogyoku, Rukia Kuchiki, you had already vanished in the World of the Living. I intuitively knew Urahara Kisuke was responsible."
"Gigai are composed of high-concentration reishi."
"Used to restore powerless Shinigami."
"Soul Society can track all Gigai movements."
"Therefore, it's impossible for Shinigami entering Gigai to disappear."
"Urahara Kisuke created a spiritual body devoid of reishi."
"Creating an undetectable Gigai."
"The spiritual power of Shinigami entering this Gigai would be continuously decomposed."
"Thus, Shinigami who entered it became unable to recover their spiritual power!"
Upon hearing this, Kuchiki Rukia's expression froze completely! She finally understood why she had been mysteriously unable to recover her spiritual power previously!
There had been a reason for this! With this realization, Urahara Kisuke's image in her mind became increasingly complex...
Aizen observed Kuchiki Rukia's expression with growing pity. Rukia Kuchiki and Ichigo Kurosaki shared the same fate—they were in identical situations.
They didn't even realize they were being used by others. What tragic lives! This was the pitiful destiny of chess pieces!
At this moment, Ichigo Kurosaki was completely confused. He couldn't believe what he was hearing! What was Aizen discussing... Why did it seem like he understood nothing from the beginning?
What was Urahara Kisuke planning? What the hell was the Hogyoku?!
How could a human who had just become a Shinigami comprehend these masterminds' schemes? Kurosaki Ichigo had completely begun questioning his existence.
Seeing Kurosaki Ichigo's surprised and suspicious expression, Aizen's eyes revealed barely perceptible kindness and melancholy. He continued explaining earnestly:
"Rukia Kuchiki, when you entered this Gigai, the connection between you and the Gigai gradually became increasingly sluggish."
"Causing your soul to lose all spiritual power."
"Transforming from a Shinigami into an ordinary person."
"So you understand! He doesn't wish to help you—he simply wants to use the process of converting you into a normal person to completely conceal the Hogyoku."
Essentially, Aizen's words weren't incorrect. He had perfectly predicted all of Urahara Kisuke's actions. One had to admit he was truly among those who understood Urahara Kisuke best.
To hide this powerful Hogyoku, Urahara Kisuke could only utilize Kuchiki Rukia. Unfortunately, later, Kuchiki Rukia carrying the Hogyoku was discovered, enabling Aizen to execute his plan...
Then, he immediately eliminated Central 46...]
At this time, as Aizen recounted his story, his tremendous ambition began revealing its scope.
[While Aizen was narrating his achievements, Komamura Sajin suddenly arrived and swiftly attacked him.
After the canine captain learned Aizen's true identity, he was completely enraged, and tremendously terrifying spiritual pressure erupted from his body.
BOOM!
But after a burst of smoke, Aizen's immaculate form reappeared...
He still regarded Komamura Sajin with a smile, quite curious about his decision to finally reveal his true face.
Komamura Sajin roared furiously:
"Aizen! How can you still smile?"
"You betrayed us all! Unforgivable!"
"And you, Tosen, why did you betray us?! Do you have anything to explain?"
Unfortunately, Tosen didn't respond. He firmly chose Aizen and selected the path of justice he believed correct.
Komamura Sajin was deeply disappointed. He knew his former best friend could no longer be saved. He had to fight Aizen to the death and eliminate these Soul Society traitors!
BUZZ!
He quickly prepared to activate his Bankai ability:
"Bankai!"
"Kokujō Tengen Myō'ō!"
Unfortunately, before Komamura Sajin could officially activate his Bankai, he was trapped by overwhelmingly powerful spiritual pressure.
Countless purple-black spiritual pressure manifestations appeared around him.
"Hadō Number 90! Kurohitsugi!"
A black coffin hundreds of meters tall enveloped Komamura Sajin.
Aizen only needed incantationless Hadō to prevent Komamura Sajin from using his Bankai.
After several seconds, the massive coffin exploded instantly.
BOOM!
Komamura Sajin appeared as if pierced by countless blades. Blood gushed from his body as he collapsed weakly.
THUD!
The enormous canine form struck the ground heavily, filling the entire battlefield with smoke.
This was Aizen's invincible posture! One technique, one captain!
The dog had once again become Aizen's stepping stone!]
[Komamura Sajin]: Damn it, Tosen, I must ask you once more! Are you still determined to betray Soul Society? Can you tell me your reasons?
[Tosen Kaname]: Haven't I explained before? The path I've chosen is the path of justice, but you simply disagree. I know you cannot understand. Though you possess eyes, you're blinded by many things!
[Gin Ichimaru]: You'll comprehend Captain Aizen's good intentions eventually.
[Hitsugaya Toshiro]: Haha, you describe your ambition to rule Soul Society in such refreshing terms. Truly remarkable.
[Kurosaki Ichigo]: Indeed, after all this time, I still cannot understand Aizen...
[Rukia Kuchiki]: Learning I was just a hiding place for the Hogyoku... it's devastating.
[Urahara Kisuke]: I... I had no choice. The Hogyoku was too dangerous to leave unprotected.
[Renji Abarai]: So everyone's been manipulating everyone else? This is insane.
[Byakuya Kuchiki]: The depth of these machinations spans decades, perhaps centuries.
[Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni]: Such comprehensive manipulation of events and lives.
[Kyoraku Shunsui]: Poor Ichigo and Rukia, caught between these masterminds.
[Ukitake Jūshirō]: To think Urahara and Aizen were playing chess with people's lives.
[Kenpachi Zaraki]: Enough talking! When do we get to the real fighting?
[Mayuri Kurotsuchi]: Fascinating how Aizen deduced Urahara's entire strategy.
[Unohana Retsu]: The psychological impact on these young ones must be severe.
[Aizen Sosuke]: Sometimes the truth is harsh, but understanding it is necessary for growth.
[Coyote Starrk]: Lord Aizen's explanations seem genuinely meant to educate them.
[Ulquiorra Cifer]: Lord Aizen shows remarkable patience in teaching his son about reality.
[Tier Harribel]: Even while revealing manipulations, Lord Aizen demonstrates care for their understanding.
[Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez]: These Shinigami got played by their own people harder than by any enemy.
[Nnoitra Gilga]: Pathetic how these chess pieces thought they had free will.
[In the projection, after instantly defeating poor Komamura Sajin, Aizen continued revealing his plans—whether to demonstrate his intelligence or simply to ensure his son knew the truth...]