Influence

After this captain assessment, Zhang Miao's standing in the hearts of the 13th Division members rose even further.

Aizen in particular—although Zhang Miao was always polite and exceptionally gentle toward him, every time Aizen looked into Zhang Miao's eyes, he felt a chill run through his body and his hairs stand on end.

It felt as though some ferocious predator had fixed its gaze on him.

Now that he had witnessed Zhang Miao's illusion abilities, Zhang Miao's threat level in Aizen's mind directly surpassed everyone in the 13th Division, including Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto!

From that moment on, Aizen labeled Zhang Miao as "extremely dangerous" and "someone to be kept at a respectful distance." As for using Kyoka Suigetsu on Zhang Miao, he did not even dare entertain the thought.

In Aizen's view, Zhang Miao could drag everyone into an illusion without even drawing his Zanpakuto, merely by flicking its sheath once. That ability was several levels beyond his Kyoka Suigetsu!

Using Kyoka Suigetsu on Zhang Miao would be like showing off an axe before Lu Ban or swinging a broadsword before Guan Yu.

Suicidal!

The only thing Aizen felt fortunate about was that Zhang Miao was the headmaster of Shino Academy rather than a captain of the 13th Division. Otherwise, his plans would have faced far greater resistance.

So, after the captains' meeting ended, he instructed Gin Ichimaru and Kaname Tōsen to avoid going to the Central Spirit Arts Academy whenever possible. Even if they had to go, they were not to make contact with Zhang Miao.

They also had to keep their distance from captains close to Zhang Miao, such as Love Aikawa and Soi Fon, lest unforeseen complications arise.

Gin Ichimaru and Kaname Tōsen could naturally only nod in agreement at Aizen's orders.

Aizen did not dare