Chapter 508

After Aizen finished speaking, he disappeared into the air, and the Garganta closed immediately. The Shinigami Aizen understood what Aizen meant: if Chen Fan died, Chen Fan's Zanpakuto would also disappear. His earlier thanks to Captain-General Yamamoto meant that Captain-General Yamamoto was the reason Chen Fan's Zanpakuto was taken away. Although everyone understood Aizen's meaning, they had to admit that Aizen had succeeded.

Given Captain-General Yamamoto's character of always prioritizing the safety of Soul Society, he will most likely personally kill Chen Fan; it would be utterly despicable.

Chapter Eighty: Somber (First Update)

(Chapter 80 Somber)

The atmosphere at the True Reaper Punishment Field was heavy. What was originally just a solitary frame on the vast ground was now broken in the middle, looking like two crosses, finally giving it the atmosphere of an execution ground.

Chen Fan finally understood Aizen's series of actions. He had thought he had seen through everything. Had he been too complacent all these years? Had he lost his sense of urgency? Had his strength reached a point where he could contend with Aizen without fear? No, it was none of that. He had been too arrogant. Compared to Aizen's strength, what was truly terrifying about Aizen was his wisdom.

Captain-General Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto may seem like an old fogey, but he's held the position for so many years not just because of his strength, but because he's been completely outmaneuvered by Aizen. Aside from the younger ones, the other captains all possess far more experience than he does. He thought he had everything under control, but little did he know he'd fallen into Aizen's trap step by step.

I was careless. I thought I had done things in Hueco Mundo without anyone noticing, but I didn't expect Aizen to see through me with just a single clue. When I left Soul Society for Hueco Mundo, Aizen accidentally saw my Shikai. That's when he noticed I could Shikai. At that time, my spiritual pressure was still weak, and I was attacked by Tetsusai Nigirigi with Kido No. 88. I didn't pay attention to the details.

Since that incident, Chen Fan has almost never Shikai his Shikai again in Soul Society -850-, because it's unnecessary. Chen Fan's strength is enough to handle any situation. Just like Byakuya Kuchiki said, Chen Fan's Kido, White Strike, Shunpo, and Reiatsu almost completely overwhelmed the other captains. The reason why he or someone else was better was because of this. It's really frustrating. However, Aizen underestimated his Zanpakuto a bit too much. Chen Fan's Zanpakuto is very special, it's like a clone of himself, seemingly separate but actually one. The Zanpakuto's personality is very similar to Chen Fan's. No, compared to his current self, his Zanpakuto is exactly the same as his former self. If Aizen is not careful, he might even be killed by his own Zanpakuto.

"Call...!!"

Flames suddenly erupted from Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto's body, forcing everyone around him back. All eyes turned to Captain-General Yamamoto, a man who knew it was a trap but still jumped in, a man who put the safety of Soul Society first.

"Whoosh...!" Soifon and Yoruichi appeared in front of Chen Fan, cautiously looking at Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto. Now, even the others couldn't remain calm. This time, things really seemed to be getting out of hand.

"Captain-General, this is Aizen and his group's treacherous scheme! Please don't let them succeed!" Soifon said anxiously to Captain-General Yamamoto, but Captain-General Yamamoto seemed to completely ignore her.

"Chen Fan, Zanpakuto that my Zanpakuto was taken away, but for the safety of Soul Society, I have no choice but to apologize!" Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto released his spiritual pressure, forcing all the vice- Captain-level back. They stared at Captain-General Yamamoto in fear. So, things really did turn out this way?

"Wait a minute! Old Man Yama, Aizen, Gin Ichimaru, Kaname Tosen, three vice-captains, have just betrayed us. Are you trying to force them to betray us as well?" Shunsui Kyoraku said.

"Yes! Genryūsai- sensei, Aizen's goal is to make them kill each other. If that's the case, then we've fallen into his trap. If Aizen launches another sneak attack, Soul Society will be in danger. We can wait a little longer," Jushiro Ukitake hurriedly said.

"Shut up! Dealing with a Shinigami without his Zanpakuto won't take long. After killing him, I'll confine myself for 500 years. That's a courtesy to Shinigami who have contributed to Soul Society! Or do you want to rebel against me?" Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto said, his eyes wide, his spiritual pressure suddenly increasing to another level, flames shooting into the sky. This time, all the Shinigami in Seireitei looked at the True Reaper Punishment Field in horror.

Is that spiritual pressure coming from First Division Yamamoto, the Captain-General of the First Division? What on earth happened?

Jushiro Ukitake's expression turned slightly grim. Judging from the Captain-General's demeanor, he wasn't joking. However, how could he stand by and watch his former subordinate, now a friend, be killed by the Captain-General? He slightly lifted his foot, seemingly wanting to step towards Chen Fan.

"Ukitake!" Shunsui Kyoraku shouted loudly to Jushiro Ukitake. Jushiro Ukitake looked up at Shunsui Kyoraku, only to see Shunsui Kyoraku Jushiro Ukitake his head at him with a serious expression.

Seeing Shunsui Kyoraku shaking his head, Jushiro Ukitake hesitated for a moment before shaking his head at Shunsui Kyoraku. Just as he was about to stand next to Chen Fan, he saw Chen Fan slap Jushiro Ukitake on the shoulder.

Jushiro Ukitake turned to look at Chen Fan, Chen Fan smiled at him and said, "You are Shinigami, and more importantly, the captain of the Shinigami Jushiro Ukitake. Don't act rashly."

"Chen Fan!" Jushiro Ukitake said.

"However, Aizen has indeed achieved his goal this time. I always thought I would have a personal duel with Aizen, but I never expected that he would use the Captain-General to eliminate me. Even the best plans can have flaws. Regardless of today's outcome, it seems that I, Chen Fan, can no longer stay in Soul Society." Chen Fan said with a smile.

"However, I hope you won't do anything unnecessary, Captain-General. I will take back my Zanpakuto myself, and only I can do it. If you really do, then it won't be Aizen who storms Soul Society, but me!" Chen Fan's eyes narrowed slightly. No one knew him better than him. To be honest, if they didn't know his weaknesses, even that unknown Soul King and other hidden figures would hardly pose any threat to him. It could be said that if he wanted to, he could completely destroy Soul Society and Hueco Mundo.

Chen Fan's words shocked the others; this was utterly outrageous! "Ugh...!" Genryusai Yamamoto's eyes widened, releasing his spiritual pressure, but Chen Fan did not back down either.

"Boom!" Two streams of spiritual pressure shot into the sky, and all the captains around them used Shunpo to leave, staring in astonishment at the two in the distance. Captain-General Yamamoto was fine, but apart from Yoruichi, it was the first time the others had seen Chen Fan unleash his full spiritual pressure.

"It's truly astonishing! Captain Chen Fan's strength is indeed extremely powerful! Such a powerful spiritual pressure is actually comparable to that of the Captain-General." Shunsui Kyoraku said in surprise, looking at Chen Fan who was fighting against the Captain-General's spiritual pressure.

Without him saying so, all the Shinigami below the rank of lieutenant in Seireitei were now prostrate on the ground, and those of lieutenant Captain-level were kneeling on the ground, sweat pouring down their foreheads as they tried to stay conscious;

"This can't go on. Before the two of them even start fighting, the Shinigami in Seireitei will be the first to succumb to their spiritual pressure."