In Yhwach's mind, Aizen could not be ignored! To gain such strength at such a young age and basically reach the pinnacle of Shinigami achievement!
After continuing his Hogyoku fusion evolution, he could even barely compete with the overpowered Kurosaki Ichigo.
In the future, if Yhwach didn't activate his omniscient and omnipotent power, he truly wouldn't dare claim he could handle them!
Therefore, if opportunities arose, gathering more intelligence about this remarkable Aizen would prove highly meaningful.
Although Yhwach wouldn't focus excessively on Aizen, he still had to keep him firmly in mind.
Tactically, one must respect the enemy. Strategically, one must despise the enemy.
Moreover, this Aizen was also the person who promoted the birth of his most outstanding potential ally, Kurosaki Ichigo.
For this reason alone, he couldn't easily dismiss him.
Of course, Urahara Kisuke, comparable to Aizen in intelligence, was also among those requiring focused attention.
Without question, these two had become Special War Powers.
In the future, Yhwach also knew he might be caught by Aizen's Kyoka Suigetsu. Although he didn't know the specific battle details, it proved Aizen couldn't be ignored.
Such a character still required intelligence gathering, cautious treatment, and advance emergency planning!
In the Wandenreich, and in Soul Society, the Shinigami were also contemplating Aizen.
At this moment, although Aizen wasn't as significant to the Shinigami as Yhwach, they began discussing seriously in private.
"The Aizen we previously considered was an ambitious being wanting to become a ruler."
"But now it seems he always emphasizes that Soul Society belongs to him, and he has indeed never been cruel to Shinigami."
Everyone spoke at once, unable to reach consensus. At this moment, their hatred for Aizen wasn't as deep as before.
Even if they were truly ruled by Aizen and he became a genuine god, at least he wouldn't destroy Soul Society.
In some Shinigami hearts, Aizen was increasingly gaining recognition.
Previously, they always respected the so-called Soul King tremendously, believing the Soul King was crucial for maintaining the three realms' stability.
Now they were told this Soul King was merely a human torso, completely stripped of freedom... and this Soul King was even inextricably linked to the Quincy and Yhwach!
Someone like Yhwach—so arrogant and fond of claiming others as his children—actually acknowledged his own son and admitted being a son himself?!
Could this Soul King be considered good?
If the Soul King and Yhwach were in the same camp, did they still need to support him?
If the Soul King was a pitiable good person, then who was the true villain?
Did his severed limbs have anything to do with Royal Guard?
Could Royal Guard be the hidden antagonists?
Countless Shinigami felt their worldview completely collapse—they couldn't even distinguish good from evil anymore.
Aizen had been emphasizing his intention to attack the Soul King Palace and eliminate all Royal Guard members.
Did this mean Aizen had issues with Royal Guard?
How much did Aizen know about Royal Guard, the Soul King, and the Soul King Palace?
If Royal Guard members were major villains, then Aizen was actually performing good deeds!
It wasn't even exaggerated to say many Shinigami were deeply dissatisfied with Central 46's various perverse behaviors. They had witnessed firsthand Central 46's corrupt actions.
Aizen had always shown mercy to Shinigami while being merciless to these nobles! Actually, this truly counted as good deeds!
Considering this, everyone's emotions grew even more complex. Distinguishing so-called good and evil people was genuinely difficult with simple thinking!
While everyone discussed, the screen shifted to the next scene!
[It was when Kurosaki Ichigo invaded Hueco Mundo!
The Espada held a meeting here, discussing the three intruders: Ichigo Kurosaki, Uryū Ishida, and Yasutora Sado.
Subsequently, the handsome Aizen appeared with his two Shinigami subordinates.
Hearing about the enemy attack, he remained perfectly calm!
"Let's have tea first!"
Then he slowly asked Tosen to play the footage, viewing the three invaders.
Upon seeing Ichigo Kurosaki, Grimmjow grew tremendously excited. He actually saw this boy who made his heart race again!
After witnessing Ichigo Kurosaki and the others, the other Espada were very dismissive. They were just a few characters—what was worth attention?
However, Aizen began speaking seriously:
"They were once called Ryoka. With merely four people, they invaded Soul Society and provoked battles throughout the Gotei 13..."
As he spoke, Grimmjow could no longer contain his excitement and walked out impatiently, ready to eliminate Ichigo Kurosaki and the others.
Aizen simply stated:
"Grimmjow, I'm pleased you can act for me, but I haven't finished speaking. Could you please return to your seat?"
Grimmjow didn't respond, and Aizen's expression remained unchanged.
"What's wrong? I didn't hear your answer..."
BOOM!
Overwhelming spiritual pressure descended directly upon Grimmjow, terrifying him into immobility as sweat covered his body.
After this intimidation, Grimmjow collapsed to the ground, unable to stand.
Aizen dismissed Grimmjow and continued addressing everyone:
"Although there are only three enemies, you cannot underestimate them, but there's no need for action either. Simply return to your palaces!"
"Everything proceeds normally—don't be arrogant, don't be impatient!"
"Just await the enemy's arrival—there's no need for fear."
"No matter what occurs, as long as you advance with me, there will be no rivals before us!"
Aizen was supremely domineering at this moment, his words shocking everyone!
The Arrancar all appeared solemn and nodded in agreement!]
After witnessing this, audiences were speechless.
[Gerard Valkyrie]: Why did Aizen summon his subordinates for a meeting? It's like a joke!
[Jugram Haschwalth]: After calling all these Espada, they were told to return to their palaces. This clearly provides Kurosaki Ichigo advantages!
[Tier Harribel]: He really... moves me to tears. This method of letting Ichigo Kurosaki slowly defeat enemies and level up in his territory is truly Lord Aizen's style.
[Nnoitra Gilga]: Haha, Grimmjow, you were genuinely frightened by Lord Aizen when you disobeyed his orders.
[Matsumoto Rangiku]: So afterward, did Aizen provide Ichigo Kurosaki opportunities to fight his subordinates? Grimmjow and Ulquiorra waited for chances to attack successively...
Everyone was speechless about the subsequent scene, uncertain how Aizen would arrange things.
Simultaneously, they wanted to predict his future actions based on his behavior patterns. This would answer many questions...
For example, why did Aizen initiate war in Karakura Town? What about other Hueco Mundo battles?
[While everyone contemplated, in the next scene, Ichigo Kurosaki's group had been advancing, drawing closer to Aizen's position.
Aizen's subordinates began reporting to him:
"A message just arrived—Arrancar Number 103, Dordoni, was defeated by the invaders."
Aizen turned around, appearing unsurprised.
He spoke thoughtfully:
"This took longer than anticipated!"
"I originally believed someone like Kurosaki Ichigo would handle someone like Dordoni more quickly."
His current expression was indescribable... Aizen deliberately facilitating Ichigo Kurosaki's growth was practically confirmed!]
[Ichigo Kurosaki]: Wait, so even my battles in Hueco Mundo were planned by him?!
[Aizen Sosuke]: Your development required appropriate challenges, my dear Ichigo.
[Grimmjow]: So I was just another training dummy for your precious son?
[Ulquiorra Cifer]: We all served Lord Aizen's greater design, whether we realized it or not.
[Dordoni Alessandro Del Socaccio]: Even my defeat was calculated... remarkable strategic thinking.
[Tier Harribel]: Lord Aizen's paternal guidance never ceased, even in enemy territory.
[Yammy Llargo]: Being used for someone else's training... how annoying.
[Barragan Louisenbairn]: Even the King of Hueco Mundo served another's design.
[Zommari Rureaux]: Lord Aizen's omniscient planning encompasses all possibilities.
[Aaroniero Arruruerie]: Every battle, every victory, all orchestrated perfectly.
[Szayelaporro Granz]: The scientific precision of his psychological manipulation is remarkable.
[Gin Ichimaru]: Captain Aizen always did enjoy watching his experiments develop.
[Tosen Kaname]: Lord Aizen's guidance shapes even his enemies into better versions of themselves.
[Byakuya Kuchiki]: To think every confrontation served his educational purposes.
[Rukia Kuchiki]: Even when we thought we were fighting for ourselves, we were following his script.
[Renji Abarai]: This is both terrifying and... strangely comforting?
[Kenpachi Zaraki]: All that planning! I just want to fight him directly!
[Mayuri Kurotsuchi]: The psychological complexity of nurturing growth through orchestrated conflict...
[Unohana Retsu]: His understanding of developmental psychology through combat is profound.
[Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni]: Such comprehensive manipulation across realms and time...
The revelation that even Ichigo's battles in Hueco Mundo were carefully orchestrated training exercises left audiences grappling with the true scope of Aizen's century-spanning educational curriculum.
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