Chapter 130

Ryujin Jakka is merely a Zanpakuto of the direct-attack type.

Facing a Kidō-type Zanpakuto like Kyōka Suigetsu, it shows its full decline.

Moreover.

Even Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni, known as the strongest Soul Reaper in a thousand years.

However.

His Reiatsu did not surpass Aizen.

Nevertheless.

Fortunately.

There is a second method.

That is to directly touch the blade or the hilt of the Kyōka Suigetsu Zanpakuto!

This will temporarily nullify Kyōka Suigetsu's ability! No longer falling into Aizen's genjutsu!

Thinking this.

Gin Ichimaru's silver hair reflected flickering flames, and his eyes narrowed even deeper.

Silently gripping the Shinsō in his hand.

As long as he finds an opportunity.

Touching Aizen's Zanpakuto will be enough to kill him in a single strike!

After all.

Aizen, who had just obtained the Hōgyoku, had not surpassed the limits of a Soul Reaper by much; as long as he could instantly kill Aizen.

Then.

Everything would no longer be a problem.

The portion taken from Matsumoto Rangiku could also be reclaimed!

In the original story.

Gin Ichimaru indeed succeeded.

However.

Aizen had long known Gin Ichimaru's plan to kill him.

Aizen kept Gin Ichimaru here merely to see when and by what method Gin Ichimaru would attempt to kill him.

This was also what he was most curious about.

Otherwise.

Even if Aizen kept Gin Ichimaru, this double-crosser, by his side, what would he do?

This was Aizen's absolute confidence in his own strength.

Even if.

Gin Ichimaru used a method he did not expect to assassinate him, Aizen would not furrow his brow even a fraction.

In the original story.

Gin Ichimaru could be said to have succeeded, or he could be said to have failed.

After all.

Although he successfully nullified Kyōka Suigetsu and dealt Aizen a vicious backstab.

However.

Although he killed Aizen at that time, Aizen, possessing the Hōgyoku, could resurrect infinitely!

Equivalent to an ultimate life form.

At that time.

The Hōgyoku had already successfully recognized Aizen as its master; even if its master received any injury.

The Hōgyoku could restore him perfectly as before.

Even.

It could allow Aizen's strength to break through a step again, truly achieving infinite evolution!

……

Indeed.

Not long after.

The Espada above Karakura Town were almost entirely gone.

And Baraggan, Stark, and others were all defeated by the Visored and the captains and vice-captains of the Gotei 13 working together.

As for.

The other Espada members.

They were either running or fleeing; Aizen Sosuke had not appeared for a long time.

This had already made them lose confidence in this battle.

If they do not run now, are they waiting here to die?

……

"Good!"

"All the Espada have been defeated; now the final enemy is only Aizen!"

On the scene.

A smile traced itself on everyone's face.

Various gazes gathered on Aizen, trapped in the cage of flames, motionless, as if a dead man being roasted by the fire.

However.

Everyone present.

Held not the slightest hint of contempt in their hearts.

Although.

Captain-Commander Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's flames were incomparably fierce, capable even of burning everything to ash.

But.

Aizen himself.

Was also a genuine Captain-Commander-level combatant.

How could he possibly be killed outright by just some flames like these?

··· Please send flowers ···

Just imagining it felt impossible.

"Aizen, hand over the Hōgyoku."

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni stroked his beard, tightened his grip on the cane in his hand, and fixed his eyes intently on Aizen in midair.

Within the cane.

Lay the strongest fire-type Zanpakutō of the Soul Society — Ryūjin Jakka!

And the existence of the Hōgyoku, for the entire Three Worlds, was an extremely significant destabilizing factor.

Only by utterly destroying it.

Or keeping it firmly in hand, could the stability of the Three Worlds be ensured!

Even though.

The origin of the Three Worlds was nothing glorious.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's eyes remained cold, yet the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.

A thousand years ago.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni had founded the assassination organization the Thirteen Court Guard Squads, wiping out rebels and slaying every enemy who threatened the Soul Society.

But.

In the process.

He had also gradually come to understand the truth of the entire Soul Society — the present Soul Society, the World of the Living, Hueco Mundo, and Hell.

All of them stemmed from the sin of the primordial Five Great Noble Houses, who had taken the savior of the entire world, the Soul King, and made him into a human pillar.

Only thus could they barely maintain the stability of the Three Worlds and truly rule over the entire Three Worlds.

Incomparably wicked.

And to keep the Soul King from resisting and peacefully serving as a linchpin, the ancestor of the Tsunayashiro family had offered the suggestion and personally carried it out.