Chapter 159

However, a single sentence from Shunsui Kyoraku, who was watching from afar, made the smiles on their faces freeze instantly.

"Itto Kaso in the state of Zanjitsu Gokui could only cause this much damage to Aizen? Is there really no other way!?"

This much? No other way?

Hearing these words, and the deep despair in Shunsui Kyoraku’s tone,

the fans also felt that deep sense of powerlessness.

Even such a strong Captain-Commander, is there really no other way?

However, at this moment, an arm suddenly appeared from within the red flames of the sword stance that hadn't yet dissipated, gripping the blade of Aizen’s Zanpakuto tightly.

Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto!

"I’ve got you... Sosuke Aizen!"

Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto, appearing from the crimson flames, revealed a look of being prepared to die.

"Heh, what can you do by catching me? Can you be sure that the body you’ve caught is mine?"

Aizen sneered.

"Indeed, just by observing with the eyes, and the touch of the body, it is impossible to break your Kyoka Suigetsu..."

"But! The spiritual pressure surging from your sword will not lie!"

Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto gripped the blade with his charred left hand, his fingers nearly severed; many timid viewers couldn't bear to look.

"Are you going to use Zanka no Tachi at such close range? I’m afraid even you will be caught in it, you know?"

Aizen said with a smile.

"Bearing the name of Captain-Commander! I have long since been prepared!"

Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto roared:

"Go to hell with me!!!"

"Zanka no Tachi, South: Kaka Jumanokushi Daisojin!!!"

Unprecedentedly massive spiritual pressure filled the heavens and earth, and the entire space-time stagnated. Without a doubt, this strike was enough to catch Genryusai Yamamoto himself in it.

He held nothing back!

Just so that Aizen wouldn't have a shred of room to escape!

At this moment, regardless of the fans, even Aizen’s die-hard fans stood in awe.

They offered their highest respect in their hearts to this old man who was willing to sacrifice himself for the sake of all living things.

However, Aizen’s voice rang out again, like a judgment from hell:

"You’ve fallen for it, Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto."

Aizen’s words echoed in the ears of Genryusai Yamamoto and the audience.

Instantly, a pitch-black afterimage flashed and disappeared.

The towering sea of fire that had vowed to burn the entire world to nothingness vanished.

That’s right, it just vanished!

As if it had never appeared from the start.

Whether it was the spiritual flames on Genryusai Yamamoto himself and his blade, or the sea of fire that had completely covered Karakura Town.

It was as if time had reversed, disappearing without a trace.

Genryusai Yamamoto looked up in disbelief.

Aizen’s other hand was holding the medallion that the Espada had used to steal the Bankai earlier!

No, unlike the white medallion used by the Espada earlier, this medallion was clearly custom-made, appearing entirely black.

"There are two conditions for stealing a target’s Bankai. One is that the thief must possess the basic strength to control the opponent’s Bankai. I already explained this to you just now; among the Arrancar under my command, no one can handle your Bankai, so only I could do it myself."

Aizen chuckled:

"The second condition is... the target’s Bankai must be a 'known thing'."

"In other words, a Bankai that has not been witnessed and analyzed cannot be stolen."

"But, fighting until now, I have thoroughly understood your ability."

"It’s over, Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto, and then..."

When he said this, Aizen said word by word:

"Fare～well."

Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto’s expression changed drastically, and without a shred of hesitation, he swung his sword at Aizen again.

Swish!

However, in just an instant.

Aizen twisted his wrist and directly severed the Captain-Commander’s left arm, which was tightly gripping the blade of Kyoka Suigetsu.

Even so, the old man’s blade did not slow down at all.

Losing an arm or whatever didn't matter at all!

As long as he could take the evil before him to hell with him!

However, without his Bankai.

Genryusai Yamamoto was no longer a match for Aizen at all.

In the final moment, with the blade of Ryujin Jakka less than half a centimeter from Aizen’s forehead.

The blade froze in mid-air.

Because Aizen’s sword had already pierced Genryusai Yamamoto’s heart.

Aizen, in his fused form with the Hogyoku, pulled out Kyoka Suigetsu and turned elegantly.

"You’ve grown old... Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto. The first Gotei 13 you created was a protector in name only; in reality, it was a cold-blooded assassin group, but because of that, it was feared. At that time, you were a true 'sword demon,' willing to use anything to kill the enemy, not to mention outsiders, you didn't even care about the lives of your subordinates."

"But... you changed after entering the era of peace. You protected more and more things, your benevolence overflowed, and you fell into a lazy rabble."

"Watch from that world; the Soul Society is about to be destroyed, and this dirty world will be reshaped, once I... take the Royal Palace."

After saying these words with maximum style while standing with his back to Genryusai Yamamoto’s remains, Aizen prepared to walk away.

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However, the next second, Aizen’s expression changed slightly.

Turning his eyes, he discovered that Genryusai Yamamoto, who had already breathed his last, was using his only remaining right hand to grip his hem tightly.

This guy... he doesn't want to let go even in death?

When seeing this scene, all the viewers were moved by this old man who had given his life to protect the Soul Society.

Glorious even in death!

These four words couldn't be more appropriate to describe him.

[The old man is so handsome!]

[Even in death, he’s thinking about stopping Aizen, it’s just like Kakyoin from JOJO who was thinking about cracking Dio’s Stand even as he died]

[I have to say, Xu Feng’s atmosphere for character deaths is truly good; every time he can squeeze out the tears of an old man like me approaching forty]

[Isn't Aizen’s ability a bit too buggy? Can he evolve infinitely? How do you play against this?]

[Aizen’s most terrifying thing is still his wisdom; at the beginning of the battle, he revealed one condition for stealing the Bankai to numb Genryusai Yamamoto, making the opponent mistakenly believe his Bankai couldn't be stolen, but in reality, there were two conditions. In the end, he relied on his wisdom to turn the tide of the battle. The old man didn't lose unjustly this time]

……

……

On screen, Aizen looked coldly at the hand that was still gripping his hem after Genryusai Yamamoto’s death.

He raised his palm.

"Raikuho."

Boom!!!

The golden light shooting into the sky connected heaven and earth.

Genryusai Yamamoto’s remains were completely obliterated.

"Captain-Commander!!!"

The sorrowful roars of the Gotei 13 members below rang out one after another.

Aizen looked at all this indifferently and said coldly:

"Let’s end this."

The playback page froze here and entered the ending theme.