Outside West Rukongai.
Aizen placed his hand on the array and began the incantation for the Sacrifice ritual. As his voice rang out, his Reiatsu steadily increased.
Even through the Sekimon, several people within the Seireitei could clearly sense his Reiatsu; those were beings who had reached his Reiatsu dimension.
But after a while, Aizen's Reiatsu became faintly perceptible to them...
As Aizen finished chanting, the souls within the entire Sacrifice Magic Circle began to rapidly dissolve, transforming into specks of unconscious soul power that slowly converged on Kaname Tōsen and Yushima Ōshō at the center of the Magic Circle.
They were already Aizen's absolute confidants, not even Amagai, who had been an undercover agent for a hundred years.
The bones of these two individuals underwent continuous qualitative changes, breaking through layer upon layer of constraints and reaching an indelible realm...
Looking at the two people whose Reiatsu within the formation had also changed, Ginjo said in a deep voice, "With over two hundred thousand souls Sacrifice, they've become more than just 'Ōken'!"
Ryūsaki nodded slightly. "Their Reiatsu has begun to undergo a qualitative change. It seems that their level of life has leaped forward. If I had to say, it should be said that they have touched the realm of gods."
"Haha..." Ginjo sneered, "God's Domain? It's just a descriptive term for unknown power. In the eyes of ordinary souls, isn't 'Soul Reaper' also a god?"
Ryūsaki smiled faintly, "You seem quite confident in your current strength."
"Certainly!"
"Do you think you can beat the guy with glasses?"
Ryūsaki nodded slightly in one direction with his chin. Ginjo looked over and saw that the person wearing glasses was Szayelaporro. His expression was serious. "It's hard to say. That guy has a lot of tricks up his sleeve."
Szayelaporro, who had been watching the creation of the 'Ōken' with great interest, seemed to sense something, turned to look at the two, and then gave them a smile.
He chuckled inwardly... Pray you don't die! Otherwise, I'll turn you all into my valuable fighting force!
Soul King Palace!
At Kisuke Urahara's Hundred Refinements Divine Hall, the group, having completed the "Preparation for the Ritual to Welcome Aizen," gathered again to discuss their plans.
"Shigekuni Yamamoto has actually been defeated. We may have to face a combined attack from both sides. Even if we don't, we will still face two shocks." The Monk's expression was grim.
"I never imagined Yhwach would change so much, that he could actually defeat the now even stronger Shigekuni Yamamoto." Ōetsu Nimaiya was also incredulous.
"He has accumulated power over a thousand years, and his preparations are too comprehensive. Moreover... many people died in the war. It seems that the monster can draw power from war." Kirio Hikifune said these pieces of information that the Monk had already collected a thousand years ago.
"What do you have to say?" the Monk asked, looking at Urahara who had remained silent.
Urahara pondered for a moment, then said seriously, "I propose we prepare three more plans. First, prepare the ceremony in advance..."
Upon hearing this, Kirio Hikifune and Ōetsu Nimaiya exchanged a glance, both seeing the astonishment in each other's eyes... Had the situation really deteriorated to this extent?
Urahara continued, "Second, prepare to banish the Soul King's Inner Palace... Third, prepare to recreate the Soul King."
After hearing Urahara's three proposals, the three of them fell silent.
Fortunately, they are all people with extremely strong mental fortitude, and they did not resist Urahara's seemingly negative preparations.
As the Monk frowned in thought, Ōetsu Nimaiya asked, "Kisuke, do you mean we might fail?"
Urahara said, "Yhwach has evolved to the point where he can kill Captain-Commander Yamamoto, which proves that his threat level is far greater than before... At first, we also thought that Captain-Commander Yamamoto would win, but he still lost."
"As for Aizen, given Nangong Ling's example, his Hōgyoku will definitely not be an unfinished product. You've all experienced the power of the Hōgyoku..."
"Furthermore, I learned from Mayuri Kurotsuchi that Amagai Shūsuke, who entered the Soul King Palace decades ago, is very likely a mole planted by Aizen."
"He's Captain-level, so he has access to a lot of intelligence. Some of our information may have fallen into Aizen's hands... Considering he was able to hide for so many years before finally appearing, it's impossible that he wasn't fully prepared..."
After being told off by Urahara, even the Monk was speechless. They were aware of the incidents that had led to the Hollowfication of multiple Captain-level, including the initial appearance of the Hōgyoku.
Aizen's plan was so meticulous that it was only by chance that Nangong Ling emerged, making it impossible for anyone to suspect Aizen.
The Monks and others had no objections to any of the three plans, and they began preparing the necessary materials.
As for the Soul King's successor, that's a difficult question to answer...
Seireitei.
Shiba Miyako and Abarai were forced to retreat repeatedly by Rukia. In desperation, Shiba Miyako used Bakudō to restrain her.
Seeing this, the short, fat man flying on the disc laughed wildly, "Oh ha ha, you should all accept my love too!"
He clasped his hands together, and a pink heart flew towards Shiba Miyako, but she dodged it with Shunpo.
"Let me go! I'll do anything for Lady PePe Waccabrada!"
Hearing Rukia's words while she was bound, Abarai was enraged and roared at PePe Waccabrada, "You disgusting bastard, die!"
The 'Zabimaru' suddenly lengthened and PePe Waccabrada straight at Pepe.
However, the difference in strength between the two was too great. With just a wave of her scepter, PePe Waccabrada sent 'Zabimaru' flying to the side, unable to harm him at all.
PePe Waccabrada laughed, "How barbaric! I like it. You'll become my beloved slave too!"
A kiss was blew towards Abarai was still surprised that his attack had been interrupted and was hit on the spot.
"Vice-Captain Shiba, let's all work together for Lady PePe Waccabrada..."
Seeing the disgusting expression on Abarai, Shiba Miyako gritted his teeth, genuinely feeling angry.
Abarai wielded "Zabimaru," forcing Shiba Miyako back before shattering Rukia's Bakudō with a single blow.
An ice pillar flew towards Shiba Miyako, which she dodged. Just as she landed, her extended 'Zabimaru' arrived. After deflecting the 'Zabimaru,' a heart-shaped projectile shot in from an inconspicuous angle, which she also dodged with Shunpo...
Now, Shiba Miyako face two formidable opponents at the same time, and also guard against PePe Waccabrada's sneak attacks, putting him at a significant disadvantage.
Just as she was about to give up, a petite figure walked slowly from not far away, her gaze utterly calm.
Shiba Miyako delight, "Captain Unohana..."
After personally treating Kenpachi Zaraki for a while, Retsu Unohana performed emergency treatment on Byakuya Kuchiki's injuries. Kenpachi Zaraki no longer needed much attention; he only needed to arrange for the Vice-Captain to help him recover his Reiatsu.
Then, the space shifted, and the two patients were thrown into the medical pod; Unohana was freed up to begin covering the team members as they transferred the wounded back to the Fourth Division.
This was the closest battlefield to the Temporary Hospital, so she walked over there...
"Hahaha, my army of lovers is finally going to have Captain-level! Come, become my slave!"
"Captain Unohana, watch out!"
PePe Waccabrada laughed and made a heart shape with her hands towards Unohana, Shiba Miyako defended against the attack and reminded Unohana, fearing that she might also be affected by the opponent's ability.
But in the next instant, Unohana appeared behind PePe Waccabrada, her Zanpakuto already drawn...
"What..."
PePe Waccabrada let out two incredulous notes, and then her body split into seven or eight pieces, blood splattering everywhere...
With PePe Waccabrada's death, Abarai and Rukia both lost control and collapsed to the ground.
"So strong!"
Those who knew what had happened Shiba Miyako in surprise, for as one of the Great Noble, the Shiba Clan's historical documents had not been lost.
Therefore, Shiba Miyako also heard Kaien say that Retsu Unohana was the First Kenpachi, who created the ideals of the 11th Division, but later, for some unknown reason, he learned the Kaido and retired to the Fourth Division.
Overall, I knew she used to be very strong, but I didn't know exactly how strong...
At that moment, Unohana had sheathed her sword, suddenly said, "Vice-Captain Shiba, I have a favor to ask you."
Shiba Miyako bowed respectfully. "Please give your instructions, I will do my utmost."
Unohana looked at the two unconscious people and said softly, "Take these two with you and help me hold off the Fourth Division for now. I want to join the battle."
Shiba Miyako exclaimed excitedly, "Please go! I won't let the enemy get even a step closer to the Fourth Division!"
After nodding slightly, Unohana instantly traveled thousands of meters away, rushing towards Mayuri Kurotsuchi and the others where the Reiatsu was clashing most fiercely.
Yhwach temporarily shut down his 'The Almighty'. After witnessing that Aizen had made ample preparations for the Upper Soul King Palace, Yhwach began to feel at ease.
At this moment, Reiatsu fluctuations occasionally appeared around him, because the battle of the Schutzstaffel next to him was not yet over.