Chapter 336: The Agreement with Aizen

"If I may speak frankly, Captain Aizen."

Ichimaru Gin said with a smile: "I cannot report all the information to you, not even I can, because until now, I have only caught a glimpse of the tip of the iceberg that is the Samsara Game."

He was telling the truth.

The Samsara Game that allows players to grow stronger, the missions that traverse the myriad worlds, the infinite growth that breaks through shackles, the game merchant revered by all players.

After roughly informing Aizen of the information he knew, Ichimaru Gin stopped speaking.

He could actually deceive Aizen, but the risk was too great; the insidious and cunning Aizen would very likely expose his lies directly, and the consequences would be unpredictable.

It was better to just lay everything out; having followed Aizen for many years, Ichimaru Gin considered himself to understand a part of Aizen's personality, which was that he could not resist things that piqued his interest.

There was no need to doubt it; the existence of the Samsara Game would absolutely be able to attract Aizen.

The entire Soul Society, no... it should be said the entire place referred to as the Shinigami world by the Samsara Game,

only he himself possessed player qualifications, at least for now, which meant,

he possessed the qualifications to negotiate with Aizen.

If one has bargaining chips in hand, one is not a pawn to be slaughtered, but a chess player capable of playing against Aizen.

"That sounds like a clumsy story, Gin."

Aizen reached out his hand, gently pushed up the frames of his glasses on the bridge of his nose, and hid his eyes beneath the reflection of the lenses.

This was his habitual action for concealing his emotions.

Ichimaru Gin said with a smile: "If Captain Aizen thinks it is a story, then just consider it a dream your subordinate had."

"However, you are my most excellent subordinate, and the trust between us is very precious, so I believe what you say."

Aizen's expression remained as usual,

but deep down he felt it was unbelievable; emotions that had not fluctuated for a long time were stirring after a long absence.

Although absurd, it perfectly explained Ichimaru Gin's sudden disappearance and appearance, and his abrupt possession of the ability to break through his Kyoka Suigetsu.

The Samsara Game, is it? Aizen continued to inquire,

especially regarding the details of the game, his gaze landing on Ichimaru Gin's face, sensing the Reiatsu fluctuations of the other party.

Without the slightest flaw, a very perfect narration; neither in emotion nor in Reiatsu could any traces of lying be detected.

This meant,

unless Ichimaru Gin's depth of character and strength far exceeded his expectations, allowing him to perfectly deceive him, otherwise everything he said was absolutely true.

"State your thoughts, Gin, or rather... what kind of request do you wish to propose?"

Even knowing things beyond the scope of his understanding, Aizen still maintained a calm state of mind, just watching Ichimaru Gin quietly like this.

Like a hunter who has everything under control, watching an ignorant prey that has fallen into a cage but still wants to break free.

"What an honor, to be able to negotiate terms with Captain Aizen."

Ichimaru Gin revealed his slightly Blue Potential pupils, expressing the restless emotions within his heart.

The Samsara Game indeed had the qualifications to negotiate with Aizen.

"Of course."

Aizen nodded with a smile and said: "Facing the unknown, most life forms will feel fear, stopping in their tracks because of that fear, but there are also a few existences who will want to explore and discern the unknown realm."

"Gin, who is willing to lie dormant by my side and perfect the Hogyoku plan together, has the same thoughts as me..."

The entire Soul Society is the place where Shinigami and souls reside, the destination for souls in the human world.

Ruled by the four great families and the Noble class, having founded such a disgusting order as the 【Central 46】, Shinigami like them are just like butcher knives maintaining the stability of that order.

But... is it possible that the order is already rotten, yet no one has noticed?

No, perhaps they can notice it, but no one wants to change it, because according to historical records since the birth of the Soul Society, it has been this order for countless years.

It is precisely because of stopping in their tracks, because of the fear of the unknown, that the Soul Society continues to rot and degenerate; the high and mighty Soul King has long since become the core of the evil.

It needs to be cleared away.

This was Aizen's thought; there was no overflowing passion, no impassioned excitement, and even less righteous indignation. He just suddenly thought this, and then wanted to do something about it.

It was that simple.

"Apologies, to disappoint Captain Aizen, but this subordinate is not the same kind of person as you."

Ichimaru Gin's slightly narrowed eyes looked like a cold, venomous snake as he said: "My request is, hand over that part of the soul you took from Matsumoto Rangiku!"

There was no beating around the bush or probing.

He stated his request directly, because Aizen likely knew his goal long ago; concealment was a meaningless act.

"Is that so? So it was because of Miss Matsumoto?"

Although Aizen's tone was one of doubt, his gaze carried a gentle smile, as if he had long known the request Ichimaru Gin wanted to propose.

He nodded gently, then shook his head and said: "I agree to your request, but..."

Ichimaru Gin's brows furrowed.

Aizen raised his head, looking at him calmly, and said: "Gin, you should understand that although all are lives born into this world, the value of a soul is vastly different."

"Most life forms are mediocre and ignorant; even if guided, even if they hold swords, they have no qualifications to be watched."

"But... Miss Matsumoto's soul has an immeasurable price."

The entire Shinigami world,

appeared because of the birth of a life form called the 【Soul King】.

And within Matsumoto Rangiku's soul, is the fingertip of the Soul King.

The core of Aizen's overthrow of the rotten Soul Society is the Hogyoku crafted from this very fingertip, an important product planned for countless years,

However,

even upon hearing Ichimaru Gin ask for the most important Hogyoku, Aizen did not act like those cowardly conspirators, showing panic or unease; he still asked with his usual expression: "So, what heavy value can you bring out to exchange for the Hogyoku?"

To him,

The Hogyoku is a tool for realizing ambition, but it is not indispensable; even without the Hogyoku,

Aizen is confident he could still realize his plan, it would just be a more troublesome process.

Of course,

that is on the condition that Ichimaru Gin can produce something that interests him more than the Hogyoku.

Ichimaru Gin said: "Killing a Lord Monster can drop a Game Invitation, allowing one to invite anyone to log into the game."

He himself has been judged by the game as 【Tier 2】 and cannot hunt low-tier lords.

The Second-tier Lords within the 【Ten Thousand Year Snow Mountain】 are mostly thick-skinned and sturdy; with his current strength, hunting them is quite difficult.

Unless he can first exchange for a set of Purple Quality equipment.

"A Game Invitation, as expected of Gin, have you already planned out your negotiation with me?"

Aizen thought for a moment, then nodded and said: "I agree."

He is very clear that the value of the Hogyoku far exceeds that of a Game Invitation, but that is only from Ichimaru Gin's perspective.

The fact that the other party could be chosen by the Samsara Game is an unknown that even the Soul King has never touched, which is also a form of value.

Ichimaru Gin smiled and probed: "Captain Aizen, aren't you afraid that I might become stronger than you and then defeat you?"

He fears that once Aizen notices his growth in strength, he will deal with him directly.

Aizen chuckled softly, his figure gradually disappearing, leaving only his gentle voice lingering in place.

"Since when did you have the illusion that you could defeat me?"

"If you truly can do it, then give it a try, Sanzan..."

(End of chapter)