"Now, only the two of us are left." Shin smiled at Aizen. At this moment, the other man was like a white butterfly, having completed the most crucial evolution, yet the Hōgyoku was still continuously transmitting power into him.
In the distance, the clashes between Cosmo and sword intent rang out without pause. It was Saga and Wind Scar. Neither of them liked wasting words, and the earth rapidly shattered beneath the collision of their power, web-like cracks spreading beneath their feet.
Aizen also revealed a confident smile. "Yes, it's time for a direct confrontation. But do you think you have any chance of winning?"
Shin shrugged. "Well, who knows until we fight? Still, I have some confidence in my own strength, and my luck has always been pretty good. I should be the one to claim the final victory."
"Ha, you really are arrogant..." As the voice rang out, Aizen had already appeared behind Shin, his Zanpakuto sweeping silently across.
"Oh?" Shin raised an eyebrow slightly. In his eyes, Aizen's figure was still standing where it had been, not having faded in the slightest, though he could barely make out that it was an illusion.
"It actually deceived my eyes. Is that the Hōgyoku's power?"
Shin did not turn around to respond. The instant the Zanpakuto neared him, a Truth-Seeking Orb naturally changed shape, forming a black shield behind his back.
Clang!
A powerful shockwave erupted. Centered on Aizen and Shin, rippling energy spread outward, instantly pulverizing the ground.
Shin shot into the sky. As he turned in midair, a Truth-Seeking Orb appeared in his hand, spiraling chakra rotating at high speed within his palm.
"Yin-Yang Release, Truth-Seeking Orb Shuriken!"
A piercing sound of tearing air rang out as Shin hurled the shuriken. Aizen slashed out with his Zanpakuto,