Mirror Clarity

Bankai...

Aizen's spiritual pressure shook the entire Soul Society, and he was bewildered, not knowing how to gather and condense the spiritual pressure he had released.

However, this situation did not last long. Through the reflection of his Zanpakuto, Aizen's eyes gradually changed from ignorance and confusion to brightness. Then, with a flick of his sword, a confident and calm expression reappeared on Aizen's face. He was called Sosuke Aizen, the man who would transcend the boundaries of Bleach and ascend to the Throne of the Sky.

All of Aizen's bursting spiritual pressure suddenly returned, converging on the Zanpakuto like flowing clouds. Under the infusion of this spiritual pressure, Kyoka Suigetsu gradually changed. The blade was no longer metallic but transformed into a shiny, mirror-like surface.

Aizen's casual flick made matters worse for the already beleaguered Sogyoku Hill Sogyoku Hill, Aizen another Ikkaku of it.

Aside from the mirroring of his Zanpakuto, Aizen's Bankai remained unchanged. He simply held the sword upright in front of him, reflecting half of his face, and softly said, "Mirror Clarity."

This is Aizen's Bankai, and its main effect is singular: it allows people to see their truest selves, like looking in a mirror, shedding all pretense and pretense, and regaining a clear and pure understanding of their true selves under the scrutiny of the Mirror of Truth.

Aizen generally doesn't use Bankai, or rather, he only used Bankai once. When he learned Bankai, he already knew what he wanted: to change this corrupt world, and he has been working towards that goal ever since.

As for Aizen using Mirror Clarity on others, that's even more impossible, because the effect of Mirror Clarity is that it allows people to see through illusions and into reality. In other words, people who have been affected by Mirror Clarity can also ignore the control effect of Kyoka Suigetsu Water Moon, which is not Aizen wants to see.

But today, Aizen is about to shatter this so-called impossibility and use a Mirror Clarity humanity.

With a soft "plop," the Kaname Tōsen Zanpakuto of mirror pierced through Aizen. Aizen's spiritual pressure flowed into Kaname Tōsen's body along with the Zanpakuto, and Kaname Tōsen's struggling body gradually stopped.

With a series of cracking sounds, all the ethereal parts on Tōsen's body turned into white fragments and fell off, leaving only a Visored on Tōsen's face.

Aizen drew his Zanpakuto, Kaname Tōsen one knee. His injuries had been partially healed by his High-Speed Regeneration, and there were no visible signs of injury.

"Thank you for your help Lord Aizen!"

Kaname Tōsen is one of the few people whose physical condition is unaffected by Kyoka Suigetsu Tsukikage, and he is also the only person Aizen trusts to use Mirror Clarity. This is because Kaname Tōsen's thoughts have never changed: to kill the Tsunayashiro Clan and avenge Kakyō.

Kaname Tōsen removes his Visored; although still somewhat weak, he already possesses a certain level of fighting ability.

"Aizen!"

Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto realized he had hesitated. He should have Bankai to kill Aizen long ago. Hirako Shinji was unreliable; he had let Aizen recover so easily.

Aizen ignored Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto's rising anger, and didn't even look at the former captain who had stabbed him so brilliantly. Instead, he spotted Urahara Kisuke in the crowd at a glance.

"Urahara Kisuke, didn't expect that, did you? The thing you've been hiding for so long has appeared right in front of me on its own." Aizen's smile had a hint of mockery.

Urahara Kisuke lowered the brim of his hat, revealing a wry smile. Aizen hadn't anticipated it, and neither had he. Someone would dare to disregard the captain's order and break into Sogyoku Hill. This was less a matter of longing and more a matter of the power of love.

Seeing himself ignored once again, Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto finally couldn't hold back any longer. Ryūjin Jakka swung down from above, and a giant hand made of flames descended from Aizen's center, shouting, "City Wall on Fire!"

The move was meant to incinerate everything with a giant hand of flame, but amidst the raging fire, Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto only heard the sound of a mirror shattering.

"Captain-Commander- in-Chief, what made you have the illusion that I am unable to use Kyoka Suigetsu Water Moon?"

"Stop him!" Hirako ordered the Visored. He could see clearly that Aizen was no longer in his original position, but was heading towards the entrance of Sogyoku Hill.

Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto simply stood City Wall on Fire an empty space. If the Kyoka Suigetsu Water Moon could be ignored, why would Hirako and the others bother with such a scheme?

However, just as the Visored was about to make their move, they were immediately thwarted. Gin Ichimaru, with a strange smile, wielded the Shinsō Spear like a raging python, trapping Hirako, Kensei, and Aikawa Love Raobu.

Having just recovered somewhat Kaname Tōsen single-handedly held off the five members of the Rose. His fighting style, completely disregarding his own injuries, was essentially trading his life for another.

Regardless of the fact that the captains of the Soul Society would also be affected by Kyoka Suigetsu, their injuries left them completely unable to move an inch.

Yoruichi and Urahara launched their operation together, but they were fighting against each other, and unknowingly, they were once again controlled by Kyoka Suigetsu.

"Tsuna, should we make a move?" Ichigo asked with some worry. In his view, he was friends with Urahara, Hirako, and the others, so he should help his friends stop Aizen's actions.

Tsuna glanced at Ichigo and said, "You can't beat him."

Generally speaking, the combat power after Bankai is 5 to 10 times that of Shikai. Although Mirror Clarity does not directly increase Aizen's combat power, the boost it provides to Aizen is still significant.

With Ichigo's current strength, he could probably fight Aizen in his Shikai state, provided he doesn't fall for Kyoka Suigetsu Aizen Bankai his Ichigo, he would be completely overwhelmed.

Ichigo's attention was quickly diverted as Inoue and Chad carried the unconscious Rukia over. Rukia had already shed her Shinigami Uniform attire and had a few minor injuries. Fortunately, Tsuna's mist-attribute ability helped her survive Aizen's attack.

No one could stop Aizen. He slowly walked up to Momo Hinamori Aizen, and before he could say anything, Aizen Momo Hinamori already moved to tears.

"Thank goodness, Captain Aizen, you're alive! I..."

Hinamori's excitement came to an abrupt halt as a hand pierced through her chest, the hand holding a crystal-clear jade stone.

Everything went wrong today. Aizen almost fell for Hirako's trick. It was only because Momo Hinamori's call awakened his instincts that Aizen was able to Mirror Clarity.

However, Aizen still acted decisively. He had no feelings for Momo Hinamori, who could be considered his benefactor in some ways. Momo Hinamori was just a tool he used to cover up his actions in Soul Society over the years.

As for disobedient tools, like Renji Abarai, they were long ago thrown into the Squad 11 by Aizen.

Momo Hinamori did not disappoint Aizen's nurturing, growing step by step into a pawn that best suited Aizen's wishes. Today, it is time for Momo Hinamori to repay Aizen's kindness in raising her.

When Aizen awoke from his Bankai, he immediately sensed the unusual movement in his arms. It was the movement of his own Hogyoku. There was only one reason that could cause the Hogyoku to move: the presence of Hogyoku nearby.

In just a moment, Aizen understood the situation. Of all the people on Sogyoku Hill, only Momo Hinamori was a newcomer. There was only one conclusion: Urahara Kisuke, this Chaos, had hidden the Hogyoku on Momo Hinamori's body.

Aizen then remembered that Momo Hinamori had indeed appeared near the Sokyoku Hill a few days ago. At that time, it seemed that she acted on her own under the pretext of avenging him. However, Momo Hinamori was knocked unconscious before she could enter the Sokyoku Hill, and was later ordered by Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto to be confined to the 5th Division.

Aizen himself overlooked this information. He had always known about Momo Hinamori's feelings for him. It was good that there were feelings involved, as they made him easier to control. He just hadn't expected that Urahara would change the position of the Hogyoku in such a short time.

However, no matter how Urahara schemed, the Hogyoku still appeared before Aizen, obtained without any effort.

While Kaname Tōsen regain his senses, Aizen had already quietly released the power of Kyoka Suigetsu. Just as he expected, no one attacked him, and he easily arrived in front of Momo Hinamori.

Constantly harassed and deceived, Aizen felt a surge of anger. He no longer had the patience to slowly use the seal-breaking technique, so he directly stabbed the person closest to him and took the Hogyoku he craved.

Momo Hinamori never dreamed that Aizen would pierce her through. Her eyes, which she struggled to lift, were filled with disbelief. Warmth rapidly drained from her body. She slowly raised her hand to grab Aizen, her mouth opening and closing unconsciously, as if she wanted to ask Aizen why he did this.

Aizen saw Momo Hinamori's behavior clearly. It would be impossible for him not to have any feelings for this Vice-Captain who had always followed him all these years, but when it came to the greater good, Aizen could abandon all emotions, let alone when he was in a state of Mirror Clarity- Aizen and absolute rationality. Momo Hinamori was just a small pebble standing in his way.

Aizen ruthlessly pulled out his hand, and with the help of his spiritual pressure, not a drop of Momo Hinamori's blood stained his arm. Momo Hinamori collapsed in front of Aizen, spitting blood, still reaching out her Aizen.

Looking at Momo Hinamori like this, Aizen couldn't help but feel a pang of pity. He stopped looking at the pitiful creature at his feet, instead raising the Hogyoku high and saying with admiration, "Longing is the emotion furthest from understanding."

Aizen knew that Momo Hinamori had always admired his back, but it was precisely this feeling that Momo Hinamori to never understand Aizen's actions. This was also the last comment Aizen left for Momo Hinamori.

Many people collapsed on Sogyoku Hill. Not many people were angry about Momo Hinamori's condition. She was just another Bleach had been defeated by Aizen. Despite the strict orders, why did the Vice-Captain disobey the orders and rush to Sogyoku Hill? And it was because of her that Aizen, who was about to be imprisoned, was awakened.

Aside from one person, Momo Hinamori's childhood friend.

"Momo!!! Bankai!"

Seeing Momo Hinamori's fate, Toshiro Hitsugaya flew into a rage, and the temperature on Sogyoku Hill plummeted. Wearing the Daiguren Hyōrinmaru, Toshiro charged toward Aizen. Although his body was indeed still unable to move, he could control ice and use it to propel his body. Toshiro could still fight!

"Captain Hitsugaya!" Unohana Retsu exclaimed. Toshiro's fighting style of forcibly unleashing spiritual pressure was completely draining his life force, and Unohana Retsu's own condition was not enough to stop Toshiro's actions.

Uryū was watching from the sidelines, adjusted his glasses. Toshiro's current state looked somewhat similar to the Ransōtengai of their Quincy.

However, the Ransōtengai uses Reishi threads to control the puppet's movements, making Quincy combat more flexible. In contrast, Toshiro's current state is noticeably stiffer, with even his hand gripping the sword crooked.

(PS: 1. Aizen's Bankai inspired by the saying, "Using bronze as a mirror, one can straighten one's clothes; using history as a mirror, one can understand the rise and fall of dynasties; using people as a mirror, one can understand one's gains and losses.")

Mirror Clarity is a mirror for Aizen, capable of removing all Aizen pretenses and revealing Aizen true self. It is also because of this Bankai that Aizen felt weary of this corrupt world, perhaps feeling like he was the only one who was sober in a world of drunks.

2. I've never really liked the character Momo Hinamori. She's always been deeply intertwined with Aizen, and when Aizen doesn't have much screen time, Momo Hinamori's presence is practically invisible. So, I plan to give her an ending in this part. She won't die, but she shouldn't be Bleach anymore, nor should she occupy the position of Vice-Captain.