Blazing Hell × Trump Card

Hearing this, all the captains wore grave expressions, their faces stern as they stared at Aizen in the sky.

Among them, the more seasoned captains understood clearly what Aizen meant by "balance" and "corpse."

That referred to the Five Great Noble Clans' dismemberment of the Spirit King, and the balance of the Three Realms that had to be maintained ever since.

Clearly, Aizen's goal was far more terrifying than they had imagined.

Aizen wanted to shatter that balance, to replace the dead Spirit King and become a true, living Spirit King.

"Treason!"

Head Captain Yamamoto's expression burned with fury. As the most orthodox defender of the Three Realms' balance, he would never allow a heretic like Aizen to exist.

"You want to overthrow Soul Society. Overthrow the Spirit King."

"Then ask if this old man's blade will allow it!"

With that, Head Captain Yamamoto raised the ancient Ryūjin Jakka in his hand.

A violent wave of heat instantly swept across the entire training ground. Thick Spiritual Pressure and scorching flames erupted together, unleashing a power that made every captain turn their heads.

"Now, now, now..."

"It looks like we've really pissed off the old man this time."

"Ryūjin Jakka's Shikai..."

"Haven't seen it in years..."

"Still as terrifying as ever..."

Shunsui Kyōraku and Jushiro Ukitake exchanged words, their expressions calm, believing that as long as Head Captain Yamamoto was here, no matter how strong Aizen was, he couldn't stir up any trouble.

"So this is the legendary strongest fire-type Zanpakutō..."

"With this temperature..."

"And it's only Shikai..."

"It's more fearsome than my Bankai..."

The less experienced captains were astonished by the sheer power Head Captain Yamamoto displayed.

Meanwhile, Aizen in the sky also grew wary of Yamamoto Genryūsai, after all—

Aizen glanced again at Nara Dan, who seemed at a