Zero had just fallen into a deep sleep when, in the World of the Living, the great battle had just begun. The Soul Reaper Captains, having received their orders, launched their attack.
As for Urahara, who designed the scheme to put Zero into a deep sleep, he didn't actually turn into a pig. It was simply because the Kidō was set up before the contract began, and the contract couldn't have any effect on it.
A black cat was playing Soi Fon, the Second Division Captain. The cat's agility and reflexes surprised Soi Fon, who couldn't catch it for a long time, and the two ran further and further away.
Soi Fon originally only wanted to capture Urahara, but the little black cat spoke in human language, saying that she knew where Yoruichi Shihōin was, and that if Soi Fon could capture her, she would tell Yoruichi's location... Soi Fon, who was confused, started chasing after her boss, whom she had been admiring.
In the fight between Kyōraku and Urahara, Kyōraku, wielding dual swords, pretends to fight with great effort, while Urahara also pretends to fight with great effort but is actually just slacking off...
"You guys should probably run away by now!" Kyōraku whispered to himself; he didn't want to fight anymore.
"Wait a minute before escaping. Let me tell you, I put Sleep-Type Kidō into Nangong's Hōgyoku. If he opens it himself, he will fall into a deep sleep, and we can then attack Hueco Mundo," Urahara explained.
Kyōraku believed that Urahara was one of the Captains who had been framed. They were the Captain-Commander's disciples, had served Captains for a long time, had sharp eyes, and were deeply trusted by the Captain-Commander.
"This is a gamble! If he doesn't open it himself, it'll be a bloody battle. Old Man Yama has no guarantee of victory; otherwise, he wouldn't have called that person along."
Kyōraku pointed out the imperfections: if Nangong Ling were to send his subordinates to break the seal, and it turned out to be a mere lackey in a deep sleep, then the outcome of the fight would be uncertain.
"The Hōgyoku is the item that breaks down the boundary between Soul Reaper and Hollows. Nangong Ling was able to mass-produce Arrancars because of the Hōgyoku. He couldn't possibly entrust something so important to his subordinates..."
"According to my calculations, if the Hōgyoku is placed inside a soul surpassing Captain-level, it will unleash immeasurable combat power. Nangong Ling possesses this condition, and the other Arrancars also possess it to some extent..."
As Urahara brandished his sword, he was also relaying recent information. The two used Kidō to raise clouds of dust, feigning a fierce battle, but in reality, they were exchanging information.
However, his explanation was slightly wrong. The Hōgyoku was not something that breaks boundaries, but rather an item that grants wishes.
"Do you want me to persuade Old Man Yama? He'll definitely ask whose idea this was, but we still can't prove who framed you. You're still criminals, and Old Man Yama won't listen to a suggestion mixed with the opinions of fugitives."
Kyōraku poured cold water on Urahara once again. He dared not mention whether Aizen had framed him, and could only use "underhanded tactics" as a substitute. After all, there was no evidence. In recent years, Aizen had "appeared" to be diligent and hardworking, and was deeply loved by the crew.
Urahara's eyes flashed, but he wasn't in a hurry to expose Aizen. He continued, "Remember the day we were framed? Nangong Ling launched a massive attack on Soul Society. Back then, there weren't this many Menos Grande Arrancars."
"I investigated for a long time and found that Nangong Ling was looking for something that would concern him: the Hōgyoku. I initially thought that Nangong Ling had created the Hōgyoku himself, but then I realized that he hadn't."
"As for whose Hōgyoku it is... I think if Captain Kyōraku mentions the information that Nangong Ling possesses the Hōgyoku and is in a deep sleep, someone might actively infiltrate Hueco Mundo..."
Kyōraku instantly understood. According to Urahara's idea, it didn't necessarily have to be the Gotei 13 who took action; they could have the mastermind test the waters.
This strategy can both draw out the mastermind to resolve the hidden problems within Soul Society and cause them to kill each other. Whether the mastermind dies or Nangong Ling suffers, it will benefit Soul Society —a classic two-birds-with-one-stone plan.
"The first head of the Research and Development Institute is truly terrifying! He can gather so much information about Soul Society even while still in the World of the Living. Well then! I'll do my best to reveal information about this incident."
After Kyōraku expressed his admiration, he agreed. He had anticipated that the Captain-Commander would refuse the proposal, but if there was a chance to catch a big fish, it was worth the effort...
On the other side, the melee among Captain-level continued. The Visored, as veteran Captains, held their own after years of training, until Urahara finished and retreated to Hirako's side to call for a retreat.
The two former captains Vice-Captains of the Kidō Corps attacked simultaneously, creating a bright yellow square Barrier that trapped anyone entangled with the Visoreds, whether they were Soul Reaper Captains or Espada.
This brief moment of restriction revealed the formidable power of their Kidō. Taking advantage of their opponent's predicament, the members of the Visored began to quickly disengage from the battlefield...
"Trying to run? Hmph, the entire forest will be reduced to ashes, Ryūjin Jakka."
For less than a second, Yama-jii was trapped. The moment he drew his sword, his Reiatsu surged, and terrifying flames split into several lines, swiftly trapping Urahara and the others who were trying to escape.
This is also a technique called "Ryūjin Jakka" — "Flame Walled Prison!" It surrounds the enemy with a wall of flames, and those who try to break out will be pursued by the flames.
"Tch, you're the Captain-Commander of the Soul Reapers? You seem pretty impressive!"
"Huh? You're still looking around while fighting me? Don't blame me if you die."
Kenpachi Zaraki and Grimmjow, who were outside the encirclement area, were almost caught in the crossfire. They had just moved away from the battlefield to engage in their own battle.
The two paused only briefly before resuming their brutal fight...
"Ryūjin Jakka? Damn, that old man's gone berserk."
Hirako was covered in sweat. He still vividly remembered the scene after the Captain-Commander fought with Nangong Ling. The destructive power that had been displayed was beyond what a normal person could display; it was nothing short of monstrous.
I just experienced the power of one of the monsters a couple of days ago, and now I'm being targeted by another one. How lucky!
The intense energy distorts space, making it impossible to escape to Soul Society or Hueco Mundo by opening the Garganta.
Tessai Tsukabishi and Hachigen Ushōda joined forces once again to create a passage formed by Barrier. As the group attempted to pass through, the passage cracked and eventually broke...
"No, this level of Kidō can't hold up. Give us some time to chant."
Ryūjin Jakka was sweating profusely from the heat, Hachigen Ushōda even more so. The Captain-Commander's Tessai Tsukabishi had a temperature comparable to the surface of the sun, and ordinary Kidō couldn't withstand it for even a second.
"There's no time. The area outside is probably surrounded by Captain-level. I'll handle it!"
Urahara's face was solemn, and his Reiatsu began to emanate from his body. A woman in red with puppet-like arms appeared behind him. Only after she appeared did Urahara whisper, "Bankai — Kannonbiraki Benihime Aratame!"
"Wow, that's amazing! Even more powerful than Kensei."
"If you don't speak, no one will think you're mute!"
When Mashiro Kuna expressed his shock, he inadvertently dragged Kensei into it. Kensei was annoyed; he had become the point of reference again. At some point, the word "car" had become a unit of measurement.
"Is this Kisuke's Bankai? It looks pretty intimidating!"
"Hmph, it's much stronger than your Bankai, Baldy."
Hirako had just made a joke when Hiyori retorted. Rōjūrō Ōtoribashi, Love, Lisa Yadōmaru, and the others were all quite surprised, as it was indeed the first time they had seen him like this.
Stay close to me!
Urahara didn't offer much explanation. He suddenly swung his Zanpakuto towards the ground, and invisible threads followed the blade as it pierced into the ground.
Soon, a tunnel that looked like it had been stitched together appeared before them. It was so big that it could accommodate Benihime's figure. Urahara took the lead and jumped in, followed by Tessai Tsukabishi.
"To be beaten so badly that you had to jump into a tunnel to escape, how shameful..."
Hiyori felt ashamed, but then she felt a push from behind, it was Hirako who had given her the kick.
"Baldy, how dare you kick me!" Hiyori yelled.
"Stop talking nonsense. If you don't want to be caught and dissected for research, then run! If I could beat the Captain-Commander, I would have started a rebellion long ago. Why would I need to run?"
Hirako ran very fast because Hiyori was chasing him, but as soon as he finished speaking, Hiyori slowed down her pace.
A thought occurred to her: Yes! The rules of Soul Society should be reshaped. Soul Reaper are so detestable, and humans are equally detestable for their ignorance...
As soon as the Reiatsu of everyone inside the 'Flame Walled Prison' disappeared, Yama-jii realized something was wrong. At this moment, the other Captains had already broken through the Bakudō and surrounded them.
When the flames disappeared, there was nothing left in the area engulfed by them; even the underground cave had been sewn up, leaving only a few strange stitching marks.
"Hmph, you Bankai? You little brats."
Yama-jii snorted coldly. Yama-jii was one of the examiners for any Soul Reaper who became Captain or had ever been Captain. He was the founder of the Gotei 13, and the Captains ' Bankai had to be shown to Yama-jii.
It can be said that Yama-jii knows a little about the Bankai abilities and strengths of each Captain, although there are also cases where they are hiding their strength or have developed new abilities.
As for Aizen's Bankai... forget about it. He did demonstrate the power of Shikai, but he gave a false explanation, so the Bankai is definitely fake...