Decisive Choice

Decisive Choice

Aizen feared many people, but the one he feared most was undoubtedly Zhang Miao.

In fact, ever since Zhang Miao had entered the Soul Society, aside from researching the Hogyoku, Aizen had spent all his time investigating Zhang Miao—his background, his abilities, his weaknesses, and more.

Unfortunately, aside from what Zhang Miao had chosen to reveal, he had found nothing.

The unknown was the most terrifying. That was why Aizen had always treated Zhang Miao as a dangerous figure, even risking exposure to attack Isshin Kurosaki and lure Zhang Miao into the Living World.

At least, that was what he believed, and he had always been proud of those actions.

But at this moment, he knew he had been wrong.

The moment he arrived in Hueco Mundo after betraying the Soul Society and saw Zhang Miao's smiling face, Aizen immediately realized that he had been wrong—very wrong.

So I was the one being played all along!

Once he came to his senses, Aizen's sharp mind immediately pieced together many things. Everything that had previously puzzled him now became clear.

Watching Zhang Miao slowly emerge surrounded by a group of Vastod, a bitter smile flashed across his face.

"No wonder I could never uncover your identity in the Soul Society. You were never a Bleach to begin with. If I'm not mistaken, you are Hueco Mundo's ruler—the legendary Dominions-class Menos, the King Menos!"

Aizen stated it with certainty. Clearly, he had done extensive research. Hearing him, Zhang Miao immediately burst into laughter.

"Hahahahaha! It seems you know quite a lot. Many Bleaches only know of Vastod; few have even heard of Skeletor, yet you know about Dominions. Impressive. Unfortunately... you got it wrong!"

As he spoke, Zhang Miao slowly reined in his laughter and narrowed his eyes slightly.

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