Gungnir!?
Sosuke Aizen stared at the platinum-and-gold spear in Gilgamesh's hand. Its splendor and sacred, imposing aura left him momentarily stunned.
After learning of the Soul King's existence, Sosuke Aizen had spent some time taking an interest in the myths of the Human World, even reading a great many books on the subject.
That was when he had come across Gilgamesh's name in certain myths. So when he later heard the name at the Shin'o Academy, it had seemed familiar.
As it happened, Sosuke Aizen had also read about Norse mythology.
Ragnarok had fascinated him greatly. For a time, he had even considered staging a Shinigami version of Ragnarok in Soul Society.
Naturally, Sosuke Aizen knew something about Gungnir as well.
In his recollection, Gungnir had been forged by the Dwarves from a branch of Yggdrasil, then presented to Odin, the chief god of Norse mythology.
Gungnir was also known as the Spear of Destiny.
Legend had it that when the Aesir and Vanir went to war, Odin had held Gungnir and struck the first blow.
When Odin hurled Gungnir, it blazed across the sky like a streak of light. People on the ground called it a "shooting star."
Norse mythology recorded that anyone who swore an oath upon this spear would see that oath fulfilled. This was also said to be one of the origins of making wishes upon shooting stars.
Before Sosuke Aizen had time to think it through, Gilgamesh, still seated on Vimana's throne, didn't even bother to rise. He simply raised Gungnir high, aimed it at Sosuke Aizen, and hurled it with all his strength.
Gungnir's true name had been released. The moment it was thrown, brilliant light burst from it, and it streaked across the sky like a shooting star.
Watching the scene, Sosuke Aizen