Seireitei!
Of the four Togabito, Shuren and Sakazaki Saizō were the first to be defeated. When the power of the void within them was destroyed, the eerie and sinister Gates of Hell reappeared, dragging them into the endless abyss.
Seeing the tide turning against him, Kokuto feinted an attack, then used an S-shaped movement to dodge Lille Barro's shots before fleeing...
His thinking was simple... He had finally escaped that Hell full of torment, and he couldn't just wait to be surrounded and killed, only to be dragged back into Hell.
You mean you still want to repay Lord Aizen for saving him from Hell? Kokuto says he can only repay him in his next life as a slave, a Haki.
With him gone, the only remaining support Shūji Naobu Gang, was sniped dead by Lille... From then on, no one came to bother Yhwach anymore.
Just as Yhwach stepped into the Reishi Formation, preparing to ascend to heaven, the ground of Soul Society trembled once again...
Gerard, momentarily losing his balance, cried out, "What's happening? Why is the ground suddenly shaking?"
A moment later, the tremors subsided, leaving most people bewildered...
This time, Yhwach's expression was grim as he said in a deep voice, "Let's go, march on the Soul King Palace!"
Yhwach was the first to step into the Magic Circle. The Reiryoku that was just a little short was instantly filled by his own strength. Then Jugram Haschwalth and the other three followed him in.
The Magic Circle transformed into a blue Reishi particle disc, carrying the five people. It then transformed into a blue pillar of light that shot into the sky, easily shattering the Sekimon and soaring straight into the heavens.
The remnants of the Sternritter, locked in a fierce battle with the Soul Reaper Captain, remained steadfast in their determination to fight, even as strange Skeleton Soldiers appeared and the Soul Society inexplicably trembled.
But when they saw the pillar of light shooting into the sky, they were all stunned...
Meninas McAllon, who had defeated Kōga with dumbbells, said with a resentful look on her face, "Your His Majesty... aren't you waiting for us?"
Liltotto, who had been knocked back to her side by Kaien, looked up at the now-vanished pillar of light and said dejectedly, "Perhaps our strength wasn't recognized!"
"Now is not the time for sentimentality! After defeating them, we can also climb up!"
"That's right."
As Candice roared, her eyes were fixed on the flickering light and shadow around her...
Hearing her words, Meninas McAllon and Liltotto snapped out of their daze and resumed their battle with their opponent.
Even with air currents constantly passing by, Yhwach kept his eyes fixed on the sky, as they were about to break through the outermost barrier.
However, just as they were rushing upwards at top speed, a giant red hand shattered the barrier and descended directly from the sky.
Yhwach's pupils suddenly contracted. He activated his 'The Almighty' in an attempt to go back in time and correct the future, but suddenly realized that he could find nothing about the past of that hand, nor could he see the future.
Yhwach waved his hand, Great Holy Bow charged up above his head, but then he gritted his teeth and released it... The mere dozen meters long 'Giant Heilig Pfeil' was too insignificant compared to the giant Reishi that was more than ten kilometers wide.
The disc rose in a straight line, impossible to dodge, and in those few short seconds, the giant hand rapidly grew larger.
The palm lines, hundreds of meters wide, were already visible, along with a tiny figure, as small as a grain of rice, at the center of the palm lines...
Jugram Haschwalth raised the Scapegoat Shield and roared, "Protect His Majesty!"
Gerard also raised his shield, while Lille raised his gun and repeatedly pulled the trigger towards the giant hand in the sky, trying to pierce it, but to no avail.
The next second, the giant hand crashed down, slamming heavily onto Jugram Haschwalth and Gerard's shields.
The Magic Circle disc that was supporting the five people instantly lost its kinetic energy and exploded. They, like Aizen, were pressed under the giant hand and sank rapidly, unable to even escape.
Because the foothold Reishi Condensation beneath their feet was instantly crushed by that mountain-like giant hand.
Yhwach looked at Aizen, who was several hundred meters away, and saw that Aizen's face was contorted with rage, his resentment and bitterness written all over his face...
The chaotic battlefield of Seireitei.
Mayuri Kurotsuchi was trying to snatch several Zombies from Gigi's hands, happened to be facing this direction, and suddenly his eyes widened.
A massive, sky-covering hand tore through the clouds, shattering the newly repaired Sekimon once more, and imprinting it within the Seireitei.
Rumble!
First, I felt a vibration, then a sound wave mixed with airflow swept over me at a speed exceeding that of the Shunpo.
Mayuri Kurotsuchi hid behind his Bankai, while the other Captains and knights who reacted quickly also hid in the deep pits left from the battle.
Because Kensei and Mask de Masculine were caught off guard during the battle, they were both blown more than ten kilometers away before coming to a stop...
After the blast wave subsided, Tōshirō, who hadn't been blown away, stood beside Yoruichi and Mayuri Kurotsuchi and asked in a terrified voice, "Captain Kurotsuchi, what was that just now?"
Recalling what he had just seen, even a freak Mayuri Kurotsuchi couldn't help but grimace. He Kaido, "A hand that fell from the sky!"
Everyone was in a state of high concentration during the battle, and the giant hand sank so quickly that most people couldn't see it clearly.
It would take Captain-level seven days to run down the stairs from the Soul King Palace to the ground using Shunpo, but it took Aizen only about ten minutes from being hit to descending to the ground.
This shows just how fast the palm sank...
Sensing the presence of dust in the distance, Candice exclaimed in surprise, "His Majesty and the others... have come down again?"
Having gotten a better look at what was happening, Bazz-B's face showed a hint of fear. "To be precise, it was shot down; a giant hand just fell from the sky."
"How is that possible!"
Upon hearing this, Candice's face was filled with disbelief... The others remained silent.
After the dust settled, Kyōraku arrived at the edge of where the giant hand had landed and exclaimed, "Are you kidding me? Whose attack was that...?"
The area where the giant hand fell was completely reduced to dust, including buildings and the Grim Soul Reapers, Quincy Holy Soldier, and Skeleton Soldiers who had been battling it out in the area.
At first glance, this area looks like a sunken canyon, with an estimated depth of over 500 meters.
Before Kyōraku could get close, Reiatsu, accompanied by a roar, shot into the sky from the central area, seemingly declaring war on the heavens...
The Quincy members slowly rose to their feet. Lille Barro, having used his the X-Axis, avoided the damage and remained unharmed.
Gerard, on the other hand, recovered from the severe injury. The negative effects were absorbed by his abilities and turned into power to feed back to him, instantly transforming him into a giant ten meters tall.
Jugram Haschwalth's bones were shattered, but his injuries were gradually absorbed by the Scapegoat Shield, and he was slowly able to get up.
Pernida's clothes were also torn, revealing her true form hidden under her cloak. Her body swelled into a giant hand that was no shorter than Gerard's.
He protected Yhwach, and the two slowly emerged from the crater that had sunk into the ground... But the blow wasn't originally aimed at them; they were caught in the crossfire.
Aizen was the primary target, and most of his body was blasted apart... but these physical injuries were nothing to Aizen, who possessed the Hōgyoku.
What truly traumatized Aizen was the feeling of powerlessness and terror under the giant's grasp...
"Um?"
Yhwach was about to walk towards Aizen to ask who had knocked him down when he suddenly stopped and stared wide-eyed.
"Roar!"
Aizen let out a non-human roar, his Reiatsu surging, and then a purple beam of light erupted, enveloping him.
Amidst intense emotional turmoil, Aizen evolved... His face now wore a black mask, and at the tips of several pairs of wings on his back emerged eyeless skulls, eerie and terrifying...
Sensing the increase in his own power, Aizen said calmly, "As expected, fear is the root of evolution!"
It took him a long time to fully fuse with the Hōgyoku and evolve into the Butterfly Man, but now he has evolved directly after taking an irresistible blow, which is somewhat regrettable.
Just then, a voice came from not far away. "Sōsuke Aizen, who was it that knocked you down from the Soul King Palace, possessing such power?"
Aizen turned his head and saw Yhwach watching him from several dozen meters away, accompanied by four different types of attendants.
'They're all still alive? Their combat abilities are quite strong, and considering Yhwach defeated Shigekuni Yamamoto, they might be worth using...'
Seeing that none of the five opponents had died after taking a single blow, Aizen had already made up his mind. "Yhwach, isn't your 'The Almighty' supposed to allow you to see everything? It seems it still has some limitations!"
Yhwach was speechless. He had only asked one question, yet Aizen had already guessed that 'The Almighty' had limitations.
That's right. The most straightforward point right now is that it doesn't have much effect on the Soul King; it can only give a glimpse of his past, but not his future...
Seeing Yhwach remain silent, Aizen had confirmed that 'The Almighty' indeed had limitations. He slowly said, "The one who shot me down... was the New Soul King Nangong Ling..."
Yhwach's eyes widened instantly, and he roared, "Impossible! Wasn't he sealed away? Besides, shouldn't the Soul King be an immobile puppet? How could he...?"
The excited Yhwach suddenly fell silent. Since it was already a fact, there was no use in disbelieving it.
So the question arises: how can one overcome a stronger opponent and defeat a Soul King?
Yhwach had just turned his gaze to the monstrous Aizen when Aizen suddenly said, "Yhwach, let's join forces for now! With his power, no one can defeat him alone!"
Yhwach was overjoyed; his ally had finally arrived!
Just as he was about to agree, a slightly relaxed voice came. "Aizen, this isn't like you! You've only been standing for a minute or two, and you've already gained an ally."
Yhwach stared intently at the source of the sound and saw a young man with Cross-Star Eyes, wearing Red Long Robe, floating on the ground with a faint smile on his lips.