In Junrinan Soul Society, West Rukongai, eight members of the Visored were hiding in a large warehouse, waiting for Kisuke Urahara.
After several hours of waiting, the clattering sound of wooden clogs finally came from the warehouse door.
Upon seeing the mastermind appear, Hiyori, unable to contain herself, shouted, "Hey, why aren't we going to Hueco Mundo to help? What are we doing here? Are we going to storm in and wipe out the Central 46?"
"Haha, how could that be! Seireitei is heavily defended; we can't break through!"
"Then why did we come to Soul Society?"
Urahara chuckled, unwilling to reveal the truth, but Hiyori insisted on getting to the bottom of it.
Hirako glanced around and noticed that everyone's eyes held some indescribable emotions, all directed at Seireitei!
Hirako said in a deep voice, "I forgot to tell you earlier, although the Gotei 13 attacked Hueco Mundo as Kisuke suggested, we are still guilty and have not yet fully gained their trust."
"So, we're just here to help look after the place. As for overturning the verdict... we'll have to wait and see, it depends on how Central 46 feels!"
Among the Visoreds, only Hirako knew the specifics. He explained that the current relationship between the Visoreds and Soul Society was merely one of mutual interest, and that there was still a rift between them.
"Overturn the verdict? Overturn what verdict? Were we wrong? Those Soul Reaper willingly associate with Aizen and expect me to help them? They were hunting us down just a few days ago. Unless they kill Aizen first."
Hiyori didn't want to think any further. She tossed her head and said, "I'm leaving. Don't call me unless it's absolutely necessary."
"The comic I'm following updated today, so I'm heading back now." Love put on his sunglasses, indicating that he didn't care about anyone.
"You're not Fans of mine, are you? I was just thinking of going back to update." Lisa Yadōmaru started making excuses too.
"Don't rush off! There must be a reason why we brought you here. This time... Aizen will definitely do something to Nangong Ling."
Urahara also dropped his carefree smile and gave the Visoreds a serious hint.
According to the original plan, Urahara wanted Kyōraku to reveal some information to Aizen so that Aizen would expose himself when he went to Hueco Mundo to steal the Hōgyoku; Nangong Ling wanted the Hōgyoku to devour each other to obtain a Complete Hōgyoku, Aizen must have had the same idea.
However, Yama-jii- Ya agreed to the operation, which led to a change in Urahara's plan, as Aizen could use the operation as cover to do what he wanted.
Yama-jii must have already believed that they were wronged, otherwise he wouldn't have sent the entire army to Hueco Mundo. Afterwards, he would definitely have tried to deal with Aizen and the others.
Urahara believed that if Kyōraku had told Yama-jii about the plan they had devised, then Yama-jii would definitely keep an eye on Aizen's movements... Even if he was hypnotized, he would definitely be able to sense that something was wrong!
In Hueco Mundo, a gigantic Minazuki flew through the sky. The Soul Reaper Captains had assumed they would reach the vicinity of Las Noches as usual, but the sight of a large group of flying Hollows made them realize that the skies of Hueco Mundo were just as terrifying.
As the Minazuki flew over a Rock Mountain, it startled a swarm of Ragged Hollows that looked like mosquitoes. They were individually weak, but their numbers were enormous, and they charged at the Soul Reapers on the Minazuki with reckless abandon.
Upon detecting this, the Las Noches Central command had a flash of inspiration and instructed the Adjuchas to continuously direct various flying Hollows of different shapes to harass the area. There were countless Wasp Hollows, some several meters tall and Sparrow Hollow ten meters long, which gathered together to blot out the sky.
Unable to bear it any longer, Byakuya used Bankai to deal with it directly. The blade, as thin as a cherry blossom petal, escorted Minazuki forward, allowing swarms of flying Hollows such as Mosquito Hollow swarm, Wasp Hollow swarm, Bat Hollow swarm, Sparrow Hollow swarm to attack at will, but none of them could break through the defense.
Byakuya only released his Bankai after most of the Hollows had died.
Cero attacks also occurred intermittently on the ground, but they were all blocked by the Captains, and the Menos Grande that launched the attacks were most likely killed... Under various circumstances, they finally arrived at a distance from Las Noches...
"Is this the Las Noches that those Menos Grande were talking about?"
"It's huge! It must be another world inside!"
"The altitude is above one spirit mile."
"According to them, the most elite Slope fighters and the strongest Espada reside within."
Looking at this magnificent building, the Soul Reaper Captains couldn't help but wonder how much illusory power Nangong Ling had expended to construct it.
Aizen, however, was different. He was trying to figure out where Nangong Ling would be, and where the various research materials about the Hōgyoku would be hidden... Mayuri Kurotsuchi was also wondering where the materials were.
Yama-jii opened his eyes and commanded in a deep voice, "Go up to the top. We'll attack from above, annihilate their souls, and shatter their world."
Following the instructions of the Yama-jii, Unohana directed the Minazuki to climb upwards. Suddenly, a Black Spot appeared directly in front of the Minazuki; it was a person.
"This Reiatsu is... that of Espada!"
Chōjirō Sasakibe exclaimed in surprise, only to see a figure standing at the edge of the top of Las Noches, with green light beginning to gather in his hand.
Boom! Boom!
As the green Cero struck, a Dankū rose up in front of the Minazuki to block it, but a golden Cero from its abdomen, hitting it directly.
"Haha, I hit it first!" Nnoitra laughed loudly, the golden Cero attack was his doing.
A dozen more brightly colored Cero shots followed, hitting Minazuki again. A hoarse scream rang out, and Unohana's expression became subtle.
The Captains had already jumped off the Minazuki, using their own Reiryoku to create footholds to stabilize themselves, and then slowly retreated to the ground; fighting on the ground would definitely consume less energy than fighting in the air.
"Soul Reaper, this is the end."
A detached voice rang out, Ulquiorra leaped down from the edge of the Sky Cover, appearing directly in front of the Captains, followed closely by the other Espada and their Fracción.
Apart from Starrk guarding Zero on the Sky Cover and Szayelaporro, who was tinkering with something, the other Espada arrived to face the enemy head-on.
'He sent such a bunch of lackeys to try and stop us? Looks like he really can't get out!'
Yama-jii's sharp eyes swept over the group of Espada in front of him. These enemies were not worth mentioning in his eyes. He wouldn't even care if they all attacked him at once. At this moment, he felt much calmer.
"Heh, a whole bunch of Captain-level guys? Since the BOSS isn't showing up, I'll enjoy this rare treat on his behalf, you guys..."
Clang! Boom!
Baraggan glanced at the motionless top of the Sky Cover and was about to sneeringly seize command when, before he could finish speaking, a collision and a shockwave arrived simultaneously.
"Kenpachi Zaraki, I will definitely kill you this time!"
"Haha, even if you say that, I'll still try my best to spare your life, otherwise, who will fight alongside me in the long years to come!"
Grimmjow and Kenpachi Zaraki, two reckless men, were already locked in combat, oblivious to everyone around them. The terrifying shockwaves stirred up the desert, causing the sand to surge like waves in the sea.
"Charge! Gotei 13! Crush this enemy headquarters before us! Turn all the enemies inside into dust!"
Seeing that the battle had begun, Master Yama-jii waved his hand, and the Captains around him swarmed forward, each choosing their opponent.
Grimmjow!
Baraggan angrily cursed Grimmjow's name. He had originally planned to devise a tactical arrangement, sending someone to Gillian Fure, to attack the Seireitei directly. However, Grimmjow's actions led to an immediate battle.
At this moment, he couldn't care less about causing trouble, because there were already four Soul Reaper standing in front of him: Soi Fon and her adjutant, Aizen and his Third Seat, Shun Hasegawa.
The reason six people came was because Baraggan had eight Fracción with him, which looked like a large group of Arrancar, so many people would definitely gather around.
Picaro was locked in battle with Gin Ichimaru, Nel was fighting Amagai again, while Shōtsubaki Sentarō and Kifune Ri went to the other side to fight Nel's Fracción.
Standing before Ulquiorra were Kyōraku, Nanao Ise, and Chōjirō Sasakibe. The three divided their tasks: Kyōraku faced Ulquiorra, while the two adjutants fought against his three Fracción.
Just as Grimmjow and Kenpachi Zaraki's battle began, Shawlong was already fighting Ashido, and another Edorad Leones was also facing off against Ikkaku Madarame.
As for personally attending to the Marechiyo Ōmaeda, he went to Isshin. This time, Isshin was facing Tier Harribel alone, and he and Ginjiro came to help him deal with Tier Harribel's three Fracción.
Byakuya then faced Dordoni, whom he had fought once before. Upon their reunion, Dordoni was deeply surprised that Byakuya was still alive, having narrowly won the previous battle.
Dordoni's five Fracción were intercepted by Mayuri Kurotsuchi. His initial plan was to target the weaker ones first, then quickly deal with them before heading straight for the Hueco Mundo Laboratory.
Sajin Komamura, driven by revenge, fought against Nnoitra, intending to offer the head of this Espada as a sacrifice to Kaname Tōsen.
Daisile, who became Nnoitra's adjutant, fought with Sajin Komamura's adjutant, Tetsuzaemon Iba. The all-around bespectacled man's strength was only considered decent, and he couldn't withstand Daisile's power after a few moves.
Unohana and Isane Kotetsu, who were not involved in the battle, retreated to a Rock Mountain three kilometers away from the battlefield, where they built several layers of Barriers in preparation for treating the wounded.
Unohana brought the wounded over and provided first aid, Isane Kotetsu was responsible for the long-term treatment afterwards.
Meanwhile, Yama-jii was still surveying the entire scene, especially observing whether Aizen and the others were acting strangely. Next to him Nemu Kurotsuchi took out a device and frantically typed on a keyboard, as if searching for something.
A few minutes later, Nemu Kurotsuchi said, "Found it! It's at the top of this castle; there's still a very strong Reiatsu there."
As soon as Yama-jii opened his eyes, without saying a word, he instantly Shunpo forward.