Violent Reishi fluctuations swept through nearly the entire Seireitei in that instant, while at the center of the explosion, even the sky had been torn in two.
Even from the Fifth Division barracks, Asano Kiyoshi could sense the terrifying power contained within that explosion. He looked at Aizen, his expression solemn.
"Captain Aizen, I don't quite understand what you mean. Was this also part of your plan?"
Hearing Asano Kiyoshi's words, Aizen watched him with the same smile as before on his face.
"You don't understand? Or perhaps you simply don't wish to understand? At this point, perhaps experiencing it for yourself would be the best choice. Still, I am willing to tell you a little about the plan. For instance, the site of that explosion just now was the territory of the Tsunayashiro Clan, foremost among the Five Great Noble Clans of Soul Society. By now, they have likely led several thousand Death Warriors in seizing power."
"Death Warriors? Seizing power?! What are you talking about? Even if those nobles have weakened somewhat, they are still at the pinnacle of power. How could they possibly do something like this? No matter how foolish they are, they would never commit an act tantamount to cutting off their own arm!"
Hearing Asano Kiyoshi's words, Aizen raised his head and looked at the bright moonlight, speaking calmly.
"There is no need to get so agitated, Chief Kido Master Asano Kiyoshi. During these years in which I held leadership over the Tsunayashiro Clan and played the role of Central 46 alone, I had more than enough time to do many, many things. And even if I did not tell you about them, you should have known, shouldn't you? Aside from the Tsunayashiro Clan's Great Spirit Art Corridor surveillance and the Development Institute's surveillance,