"Captain Soi Fon, Captain Kyōraku, you two shouldn't be reckless people. I need an explanation."
"Aizen, Ichimaru and Tosen are the real culprits who killed the Central 46. They colluded with the Quincy, intending to overthrow the order of Soul Society."
"This is impossible! How could he..."
Shunsui suddenly interrupted, "Captain Komamura, I know this is very sudden, but right now you need to stay calm."
"The person controlling Kikōō to attack is the old man. You understand what this means, right?"
"...I understand." Sajin's expression was heavy.
Yamamoto is the Captain Commander of the Gotei 13, representing the will of the Gotei 13. Since Yamamoto personally controlled Kikōō to attack, it could only mean that he had evidence in hand.
But recalling his conversations with Kaname in the past, he simply couldn't believe that the other party would do such a thing.
"Now is not the time for you to dwell on the past. Quickly pull yourself together." Just then, Soi Fon's voice sounded.
After reminding Sajin, her gaze was solemn as she looked ahead.
The smoke and dust slowly dispersed, and Aizen and the others, who were left behind by the surprise attack, reappeared in their line of sight.
Amidst the flames, Aizen blocked Kikōō with a single hand, a faint smile on his face.
With a roar, Aizen's Reiatsu materialized, and in turn, it pushed Kikōō to the ground.
After doing all this, Aizen ignored Shunsui and the others around him, who had solemn expressions, and looked at Yamamoto.
"Captain Commander, aren't you going to give an explanation?"
"There's nothing to explain to a criminal." Yamamoto snorted coldly, and the walking stick in his hand ignited with flames, transforming into a Zanpakuto.
"All things in the universe, turn to ash. Ryūjin Jakka!"
Accompanied by the release command, overwhelming flames erupted. Under Yamamoto's control, these flames enveloped the surroundings, forming a cage that sealed everyone within.
"Oh my, this is truly unexpected."
Ichimaru folded his arms across his chest, narrowing his eyes as he looked at the man in front of him.
"Captain Aizen, is this your new plan?"
"No, I didn't prepare such a plan."
Aizen glanced at Shunsui and the others who had appeared around them, surrounding them.
From the moment they were attacked, the power of Kyoka Suigetsu had been in effect. Theoretically, Shunsui and the others shouldn't have been able to find his true body. But with this scene appearing now, the only explanation he could think of was that Kyoka Suigetsu had failed.
Recalling the scene from over half a month ago when he fought Grayfia and the information about Rukia appearing at Tatsuma's house after her disappearance, Aizen guessed the truth almost instantly.
"It seems your cooperation with the Devils of the Underworld is deeper than I imagined."
"Facing a heinous criminal who has deceived Seireitei for hundreds of years, no amount of preparation is too much."
Shunsui activated his Zanpakuto's Shikai, and his aura also increased.
"Aizen, it's all over. Surrender now and provide information about the Quincy, and we can spare your life."
"Over?"
Boom!
Earth-shattering Reiatsu erupted from Aizen's body, turning into a massive pillar.
The flame cage was shattered, the ground trembled violently, and cracks appeared, spreading outwards.
"Captain Kyōraku, it seems you've made a mistake."
Looking at everyone around him, Aizen was not flustered at all at this moment. Instead, he was full of confidence.
"The one who is surrounded is not me."
"It's you."
"What a monster." Shunsui showed a grave expression.
Just using Reiatsu to disperse Yamamoto's flames...
Aizen's strength was even more terrifying than he had imagined.
"Could it be that you have already completed the hōgyoku?"
"Oh? The Red Dragon Emperor didn't tell you?" Aizen's smile became meaningful.
Not long ago in Hueco Mundo, he had exchanged blows with Grayfia. As one of the parties involved, it was impossible for Grayfia not to know his strength. If Grayfia knew, it meant Tatsuma knew.
Shunsui had obtained the method to break Kyoka Suigetsu from the Devils, but he hadn't obtained information about his strength. What this represented was self-evident.
Aizen said, "It seems your cooperation with the Satans hasn't reached the point of being completely unreserved."
"Or perhaps, the conditions offered by those Satans in the Underworld were too high for you to accept?"
"Who knows?"
Shunsui shrugged, his peripheral vision glancing at Yamamoto, who hadn't spoken the entire time.
With the hōgyoku's enhancement, Aizen was now a genuine transcendent being.
Shunsui considered himself not weak, but if Yamamoto didn't step in to deal with Aizen, this battle would be very difficult.
Yamamoto was equally aware of this.
Maintaining his perception to probe the surrounding situation, ensuring he wouldn't be ambushed by any potential Quincy, Yamamoto's Reiatsu further increased, and surging flames erupted in all directions.
"Brats, step back!" Yamamoto snorted coldly.
He took a step forward appearing before Aizen and the other two, and swung his sword down.
A cold light flashed, a hurricane blew, and the flames transformed into a tornado reaching the sky, engulfing Aizen and the other two.
But in the very next instant, the flame tornado was cut apart.
Aizen appeared before everyone unharmed, still with a calm and composed expression.
"Captain Commander, aren't you going to use your Bankai?"
"Noisy!"
Yamamoto appeared before Aizen and threw a punch.
Ikkotsu!
Immense power instantly erupted, and Aizen didn't dodge, being sent flying by the blow.
Ignoring Ichimaru and Kaname standing nearby, Yamamoto disappeared again in the next instant.
Boom!
The ground trembled violently, and the Sōkyoku Hill began to gradually collapse and disintegrate.
Surging flames raged across the land, and various high-level Kidō fell.
After Yamamoto got serious, Aizen also stopped holding back.
"Oh dear, this is troublesome."
Ichimaru withdrew his gaze from the distance and looked at Shunsui and the others who were surrounding them.
"Captain Kyōraku, even if you take us down, it won't affect the battle over there. How about..."
"You talk too much nonsense!"
Just then, a rough voice sounded.
Zaraki removed his eye patch, and his Reiatsu soared.
After obtaining the amulet from Ukitake, he had also escaped the influence of Kyoka Suigetsu. Understanding the situation, a look of excitement appeared on his face, and he drew his Zanpakuto.
"Let's fight to the death! You bastards!"
Zaraki took the lead and charged towards Ichimaru.
"Crude beast."
Kaname, who had been silent, stepped forward.
After drawing his sword and blocking Zaraki's attack, his Reiatsu began to rise continuously, preparing to use Bankai.
However, at this moment, a beam of Reishi shot out from the corner, piercing through Zaraki's abdomen.
Zaraki's body stiffened, and after kicking Kaname away, he turned his head to look at the corner not far away.
"Huh? Who the hell are you guys?"
"We are the ones who will end the Shinigami." Haschwalth slowly walked out of the shadows.
Behind him, the members of the Sternritter appeared one after another.
In just a few seconds, more than a dozen new figures had appeared on Sōkyoku Hill.
"The worst situation has occurred." Shunsui's expression turned solemn.
What he feared most was being disrupted by the Wandenreich while dealing with Aizen and his two companions. But since things had come to this, they could only face the challenge.
"Urahara, it's time for you to make your appearance."
"Coming."
Shunpo sounds rang out one after another, and Kisuke and the others appeared in an open space not far away.
Led by Kisuke and Ichigo, the members of the Visored stood behind them.
With the addition of reinforcements, Soul Society's numerical disadvantage was instantly equalized, and even surpassed.
However, even so, Haschwalth and the others still didn't show any fear.
"Your Majesty has commanded us to assist Aizen in annihilating the Shinigami of the Gotei 13 and clearing the obstacles."
Drawing the Reishi sword at his waist, Haschwalth made a declaration of war with an expressionless face.
"Today, we shall use the blood of the Shinigami to announce the return of the Quincy."
"Haha! Interesting!"
Zaraki laughed loudly, no longer paying attention to Kaname and Ichimaru, and led the charge.
"Everyone, let's go."
Seeing this, Shunsui and the others activated their Shikai and Bankai and disappeared from their original positions.
The greatest melee in the history of Soul Society officially erupted on Sōkyoku Hill.
Deafening roars resounded wildly, and the battlefield was instantly divided into more than a dozen areas.