In the chat group, after Aizen destroyed the Kototsu, facing his arrogant declaration, some Shinigami continued their usual rebuttals.
[Toshiro Hitsugaya]: Okay, okay, stop bragging. It's just destroying some mindless construct. What's there to be so proud of?
[Ulquiorra Cifer]: Hmph, you speak as if you're not afraid of such beings. When you Shinigami face the Kototsu, don't you all flee desperately?
[Loly Aivirrne]: This is our Lord Aizen! He will definitely create a new world, and all the rules will be established by him!
[Yhwach]: What an interesting Aizen! But destroying the Kototsu is nothing special. If it were me, I could accomplish it just as easily.
[Pernida Parnkgjas]: Playing with mindless constructs is exactly what someone like Aizen would do to show off. It's meaningless except for posturing.
[Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez]: Well! There is a meaning - creating opportunities for his son to grow stronger! Otherwise, where would all the subsequent plot developments come from?
[Gerard Valkyrie]: The one who truly orchestrated Ichigo Kurosaki's destiny was His Majesty. This so-called Aizen isn't worth mentioning at all. At most, he was just a stepping stone on Ichigo's path to power.
[Lille Barro]: Aizen isn't qualified to be Ichigo's father. Only His Majesty deserves that title.
Once again, everyone began arguing furiously. Both sides wanted to claim supremacy, insisting that their respective leader was the most powerful existence. Neither would back down or allow the other side to appear superior!
But most of the audience had to admit that Aizen's current state exceeded anything they could imagine! It could indeed be called transcendent - existing in another dimension entirely!
His power, his actions... everything was completely unpredictable!
At this moment, everyone looked forward to the next scenes even more! Undoubtedly, in Aizen's showcase, there would definitely be his final battle with Ichigo!
The audience was incredibly curious about the outcome of this ultimate confrontation! They also wanted to know if he would succeed in his future plans - whether he could reach Soul Society, assault the Soul King Palace, and carry out his grand design. What was Aizen's ultimate goal? Would there be a conflict with Yhwach?
The Shinigami naturally hoped Aizen would eventually stand with Soul Society. They didn't want Aizen to completely defeat Ichigo, but simultaneously, they didn't want Aizen to die too easily or too soon.
After all... they were still waiting for the final battle between Aizen and Yhwach to see if Aizen could inflict any damage on the Quincy King.
With these thoughts in mind, the Shinigami discussed helplessly:
"There are some things we have to acknowledge."
"If Ichigo is ultimately unable to defeat Yhwach, then we have precious few options remaining..."
"Apart from Captain-Commander Yamamoto, there's only Aizen."
Of course, they only mentioned Yamamoto to maintain their superficial confidence. After all, they didn't believe that after such a series of devastating wars, the Captain-Commander could continue to survive...
The only one Soul Society's Shinigami could truly count on now might really be Aizen.
So in the future, would they even have to pray that Aizen could defeat Ichigo and achieve ultimate victory?
Thinking of this, their emotions became extremely complicated. Although these thoughts were inappropriate and couldn't be spoken aloud... they were indeed their honest feelings!
The Shinigami could only pray now that Ichigo wouldn't completely kill Aizen!
In fact, they also hoped that... Ichigo would be unable to kill Aizen at this crucial moment.
It was outrageous to contemplate! In that case, according to the Hogyoku's power, would Aizen ascend to yet another dimension? Perhaps only with the Hogyoku's existence could he harm the future Yhwach! Only then could Aizen use Kyoka Suigetsu to affect him!
Thinking of this, the Shinigami's expressions became very strange indeed...
Meanwhile, in Karakura Town, after witnessing this scene, Ichigo's face was truly conflicted. At this moment, after learning about Aizen's twisted affection for him, he genuinely didn't know how to describe his feelings toward the man.
It was true that he couldn't simply hate Aizen anymore... Even to put it bluntly, he hadn't seen how much direct damage Aizen had actually caused to his friends or the world.
It was that bastard named Yhwach who was most deserving of hatred. According to Kisuke Urahara and other Shinigami, he might have to rely on Aizen - this truly reliable "father" - to have any chance of defeating Yhwach!
Ichigo frantically grabbed his head with both hands, pulling out strands of his hair as an internal battle raged in his mind.
So what he should look forward to now was the upcoming battle - not to kill his "father," but to help his "father" continue evolving through the Hogyoku. Looking forward to eventually having the opportunity to fight alongside Aizen and defeat that detestable Yhwach?
This sounded absolutely outrageous!
While countless Shinigami struggled with these thoughts, the screen continued displaying Aizen's arrival in the real world.
[With Aizen's arrival, countless ordinary people couldn't withstand his spiritual pressure and collapsed to the ground.
Aizen smiled faintly.
"The scenery here really doesn't match Soul Society! But it doesn't matter - it's the last time I'll see it anyway."
After witnessing countless civilians falling unconscious because of his presence, his eyes remained cold and ruthless, as if gazing down upon ants.
Then he spotted several familiar figures - ones he had observed through Ulquiorra's surveillance before! They were Ichigo's friends: Tatsuki Arisawa, Keigo Asano, and others.
As Aizen and his followers slowly approached, they felt an absolutely terrifying power descending upon them.
BUZZ!!!
Ichigo's friends were paralyzed with fear, their hearts racing as if they might burst from their chests! What kind of monster was this Aizen?
Seeing their condition, Aizen expressed mild surprise.
"How remarkable! You can still maintain consciousness at such close proximity?"
"Ichigo will definitely appear soon and bring new power."
"I hope that power will be more refined. Your deaths will be of tremendous assistance."
Aizen, who had never been inclined toward meaningless killing, finally decided to take lives. His purpose was crystal clear - to stimulate Ichigo, hoping that witnessing this scene would ignite explosive rage within him.]
In the real world, seeing this unfold, Ichigo could no longer remain silent.
[Ichigo Kurosaki]: Damn it! Aizen, I won't allow you to do such a thing!
[Ulquiorra Cifer]: Hmph, Ichigo, don't be so ungrateful! This is all Lord Aizen's good intentions! Otherwise, how would you find the strength to stand when you're so pathetically dejected?
[Kaname Tosen]: Without external stimulation, it's truly difficult to motivate you. Who told you to always look so depressed?
[Gin Ichimaru]: Exactly! After fighting me briefly in the future, you've already lost confidence. How could you possibly defeat Captain Aizen?
[Tier Harribel]: If it weren't for inexplicable plot armor afterward, how could you have defeated Lord Aizen?
[Sosuke Aizen]: Indeed, Ichigo. If you truly possess fighting spirit and resolve, then prove your strength to me!
[Sosuke Aizen]: Don't disappoint me again.
[Sosuke Aizen]: If you lack the ability to protect even your own friends, that is the harsh reality of this world.
[Ichigo Kurosaki]: Hmph, don't worry! I will definitely defeat you. No matter what, I'll never let you attack my friends or my town!