I hadn't unlocked my Zanpakuto's true ability? The mere words made Arima Shizuya's expression turn strange. He stared blankly at the Asauchi at his side, unable to speak for quite some time.
From anyone else's perspective, Aizen's remarks might have been difficult to understand.
But Arima Shizuya was different.
Abarai Renji and Ayasegawa Yumichika from the original storyline.
Those two major figures were classic examples of people who had failed to reconcile with their Zanpakuto, whether deliberately or inadvertently calling out their True Names.
So, according to Prison Master, I was the same kind of person as them?
Thinking carefully, that really was the case. Although Arima Shizuya had released his Zanpakuto, he had never once seen the manifestation of its inner world.
He never expected there would come a day when he got a name wrong...
Arima Shizuya wore an embarrassed expression, while Aizen beside him continued in a soothing tone.
"Don't feel too upset, Shizuya-kun. Everyone is different. Hardships may be grueling, but they can temper your mind and let you seize the chance to climb greater heights."
Adjusting his mood was not difficult. Arima Shizuya quickly accepted the situation.
He then began considering what he should do next.
"Then, Teacher Aizen, what should I do?"
"That brings us back to our original topic, Shizuya-kun."
His tone was calm, his expression unreadable. Yet beneath those "disguises," Aizen's words were enough to make one break into a cold sweat.
"Though it may sound somewhat exaggerated, I hope you can challenge Guiganjo once more."
"This is not an empty claim, but a conclusion I reached after careful consideration."
"Shizuya-kun, you probably haven't realized it yourself, but you are someone who takes time to warm up... A gradual approach does not produce obvious results for you."
"When necessary, I believe you