Inferior Soul

Just as Yuko had told Shinji and the others back then, she held no anger or resentment toward Aizen, even though she had been schemed against.

To her, this world still lacked a certain sense of belonging.

The reason she had chosen to flee Soul Society with Yoruichi and the others was actually right there in the question itself. Yoruichi and Kisuke...

Well, Kisuke had too many thoughts of his own, and Yuko disliked some of them, but as one of the few beings in her long life who could be called a friend, Yuko still couldn't bring herself to ignore him.

That was why, now that Kisuke Urahara had proposed this plan, Yuko found it difficult to refuse him.

Kisuke Urahara's plan still lacked some details and carried considerable risks... Ah, of course, if Rukia's safety were disregarded, then that risk could basically be said to be cut in half.

As for the other half, that would be a case of stealing the chicken only to lose the rice—rather than forcing Aizen out into the open, they might lose the Hogyoku themselves.

Still, overall, the plan was highly feasible, and there was a good chance it could expose Aizen's identity.

Aizen's greatest advantage was that he hid in the shadows, using Kyoka Suigetsu to toy with everyone in the palm of his hand. Any accusation against him would be empty talk. Even with concrete witnesses and evidence, the others might not believe them entirely. Instead, they might earn the hostility of the entire Gotei 13.

In Yuko's eyes, whether they were Soul Reapers, Quincy, or Hollows,

spiritual pressure always outweighed ability.

Aizen's advantage lay in his immense spiritual pressure and extraordinary talent. Who knew how strong that man had become over the past hundred years?

Could he already beat