Kyo-koku (Part 2)

"I won't let you pass."

Just as Kenpachi Zaraki charged toward Aizen, Kaname Tosen suddenly appeared before him and blocked his path. Even though Kenpachi had previously fought Kaname Tosen and Sajin Komamura alone, that did not mean he could break through Kaname Tosen's interception in a short time. Not to mention Gin Ichimaru was watching him like a tiger from the side.

"Scattered beast bones, spire, red crystal, steel wheels. Motion is wind, stillness is sky. The sound of spears clashing echoes through the empty castle. Hado #63: Raikoho."

As Kenpachi Zaraki and Kaname Tosen exchanged blows, the chant of Kidō suddenly rang out from above. When everyone looked up, they saw a thick pillar of golden lightning crashing down toward Aizen.

"So they came too."

The one attacking Aizen from above was Kukaku Shiba. The fully incanted Hado #63 was indeed tremendously powerful, but unfortunately, her opponent was Aizen. It naturally failed to harm even a single hair on his head. However, just as Aizen used Shunpo to evade Raikoho, two figures instantly appeared at his sides. Two Zanpakuto rested against either side of his neck.

"If you don't want your head separated from your body, don't move, Aizen."

The two holding Aizen hostage were Yoruichi Shihouin and Soi Fon, captain of the Second Division. Both had come from the Onmitsukido. Upon receiving Isane Kotetsu's message, they had immediately rushed to Sōkyoku Hill. Yet they had not shown themselves, instead hiding nearby and waiting for an opportunity. Kukaku Shiba's attack had given them exactly the opening they needed.

"This is troublesome."

Watching Aizen get captured, Gin Ichimaru still wore that foxlike smile. At the same time, he reached for the Zanpakuto at his waist, seemingly intending to rescue Aizen. But at that moment, a figure quietly approached him