Chapter 1397: Akado

Su Han silently opened the guild livestream from afar, broadcasting everything happening at the scene in real time.

Su Xiao Xiao: "This guy faking as Aizen is so cool!"

Tony Isn't the Richest: "True! So flashy."

I Am the Lord of the Invisible Empire, Aizen Sōsuke... Pfft hahaha! If he called me Captain of the Fifth Division, I reckon he'd accept it more easily."

I Am the Hou Jue: "Saying he's the Lord of Hueco Mundo doesn't seem wrong either."

Saint Joan: "Watching silently the whole time!"

Wei Bo: "...... This is a Reality Marble! Wait— who is that man fighting Arcueid?"

Su Xiao Xiao: "It's Roa!"

Wei Bo: "!!!"

Magical Girl Illya: "!!!"

I Am the Hou Jue: "...... So this is what Roa looks like."

Su Han did not answer—not because he recognized Roa.

After all, this Roa was a summoned 06, not one inhabiting Toono Shiki.

So his form differed greatly from the memory copy in Su Han's mind.

Though he didn't recognize him, Su Han had Kenbunshoku Haki; with a slight sweep, he roughly understood what was happening from Toono Taohiro's inner thoughts.

Bai Hu Zi: "...... This must be that special ability mentioned in the system's mission briefing—the one that can summon Roa, right?"

Xiao Zhizhi Shu: "Not that strong... I had overestimated him before."

Now it feels like, no matter...

Whether it's Bai Hu Zi, the old Hou Jue, or even Aizen—any one of them could handle him."

Tony Isn't the Richest: "......"

Tony's lip twitched, but you can't just go over and solve it.

Don't act like it's something the guild members can handle—just... you cut it out... already."

I Am the Hou Jue: "Yes! I alone can deal with this enemy."

Too bad! I can't participate in this mission."

Bai Hu Zi: "Gurara! Be content, old Hou Jue."

At least you don't have to worry about your lifespan! I'm the one worrying about that."

This is a chance at immortality slipping right past me."

Su Xiao Xiao: "...... If Bai Hu Zi really wants immortality, there are many ways! But does the old man really want to abandon his sons? To live forever alone?"

Bai Hu Zi: "...... Chief, you really understand me."

Su Han was chatting in the guild.

But the situation was still unfolding.

That Aizen—Toono Taohiro was momentarily stunned, then suddenly remembered a certain figure.

That figure from his imagination gradually overlapped with this man before him, especially the zanpakutō in Aizen's hand... which confirmed his judgment.

"Fuck! Aizen from Soul Society—your fucking grandpa!"

Toono Taohiro stared in disbelief; his first reaction was: This is the Type-Moon world—how could a Soul Society character appear? The two worlds are completely different! Even as a joke, this is too much!"

And what the hell is "Lord of the Invisible Empire"? Do you really think I don't know that the Lord of the Invisible Empire is Yhwach? Not Aizen! You've read too much fanfiction! Though he furiously rejected the guess in his mind, Toono Taohiro's face gradually turned grim.

Though he refused to believe it, a faint feeling in his heart suggested this man might truly be that final one from Soul Society... He hoped this illusion was false... because if it were true, this joke had gone too far.

Meanwhile, Aizen still stood calmly on the battlefield, spine straight, radiating an unmatched aura.

He slightly raised his brow, gazing at Toono Taohiro with a half-smile.

"You think I don't know you're canceling the summoning of the Akashic Serpent? Useless! My prey... I've never let one escape."

Aizen pulled a glowing orb from his chest; under his control, the Akashic Serpent vanished entirely into the orb, its presence completely erased.

Toono Taohiro's expression didn't change, but he suddenly realized his connection to the Akashic Serpent had been severed.

He glared darkly at the glowing orb.

"...... Looks a bit like the Hōgyoku! But it's definitely not the Hōgyoku."

Could it be some new gadget Aizen created? The possibility is high."

Well! If you add it all up, the likelihood is indeed very high."

Beside Su Han, Akado slowly spoke.

"Chief! I'm very interested in that... Roa. May I act?"

Akado licked his lips, watching intently as Roa battled Arcueid in the distance.

"If you're not afraid of being killed by Arcueid, go ahead."

Su Han said, expressionless.

Though a flood of warnings flashed in the guild—"Guild members cannot harm each other"—Su Han pretended not to see them.

"This is a headache."

Akado flicked his pistol, pretending not to notice—Akado truly didn't notice.

After thinking for a moment, Akado lowered his hat brim, sighing, "But it's not a big problem!"

"I can just let Arcueid kill me once!"

Akado never feared death; possessing the River of the Dead, as long as its souls hadn't vanished, dying was a luxury he couldn't afford.

Akado's figure instantly turned into a black shadow, racing toward the distance, leaving behind a light voice.

"Besides! Arcueid might get angry—but she might not get angry either, after all she's helping him eliminate a strong enemy."

Akado's shadow-form instantly bound itself around Roa.

Luo Ya roared in fury, instantly tearing through numerous shadows.

But this brief pause was caught by Arcueid's keen sense of smell; she punched through Luo Ya's chest.

"Beautiful Young Lady! You wouldn't mind if I helped you kill a powerful foe, would you?"

Arcado's voice, seemingly gentle, sounded out; he softly opened his mouth, his gaze flashing with cold red light, and suddenly bit down on Luo Ya's neck.

Luo Ya's pupils contracted; an extreme agony surged through his heart. He let out a piercing scream, then his body rapidly shrank until it was entirely swallowed into Arcado's mouth, completely consumed.