Sosuke's Capacity (Seeking Collection!)

"Swish!" "Swish!"

A few faint sounds of air being sliced echoed as two dark silhouettes flashed under the pale moonlight, vanishing in an instant.

In the village, several stray dogs wandered about. They were so thin they were nothing but skin and bones, yet one look at their glowing green eyes revealed that these creatures had tasted human flesh!

They remained undisturbed.

Aizen flashed into a civilian house. The room was pitch black, yet within Aizen's perception, he could clearly "see" the two people on the bed.

A man and a woman were fast asleep, their breathing steady and rhythmic, completely unaware of the danger that had arrived.

Aizen glanced at the layout of the furniture, then gently channeled a portion of his chakra. Following his meridians, the energy flowed to the soles of his feet, allowing him to adhere firmly to whatever surface he touched!

He walked upside down along the ceiling as if it were flat ground.

This was a small trick for using chakra that Aizen had discovered long ago; it was highly practical and had come in handy tonight.

He arrived directly above them, hanging upside down.

Watching the sleeping pair, he gently drew Kyoka Suigetsu. The blade was as white and clear as a mirror, reflecting his own image. Beneath the ghostly blue Ghost Mask and behind his frames, his eyes remained cold and indifferent.

Gripping Kyoka Suigetsu, Aizen stared coldly at the two sleeping figures and swung without hesitation!

In this moment, the life and death of the two people on the bed were held entirely in his hands, decided by a single thought.

Just as Kyoka Suigetsu had once said.

Killing a person was a very simple matter; a single, gentle swing was all it took to erase their existence.

"Hum..."

A soft, metallic hum resonated through the darkness, barely audible.

Look!

Kyoka Suigetsu stopped steadily at the neck of one of the people on the bed, a mere centimeter away!

A fraction of an inch further, and the sharp edge of Kyoka Suigetsu would have claimed his life.

However, Aizen merely watched the sleeping pair with cold eyes, stopping the motion with mechanical precision.

Slowly sheathing Kyoka Suigetsu, Aizen turned and left the room.

He left the two sleeping figures behind, still lost in their dreams, unaware that they had just brushed shoulders with the Grim Reaper.

Beneath the mask, the smile that usually graced Aizen's face was gone, replaced by a chilling coldness. Reflecting on his own actions, he found his inner thoughts somewhat ridiculous.

Ants are neither base nor respectable, for they are merely ants; no one stops to look at them twice. The boundaries in one's eyes distinguish status, and a butterfly might only leave behind a fleeting moment of flight... but... this was not the choice I wanted to make...

Aizen pushed open the door and stepped out onto the street of the village, which was filled with bandits.

Beneath his mask, his expression was grim as he carefully pondered why he felt this way.

Behind his dark frames, the feeling that had been buried deep within his heart gradually surged to the surface.

Yes, it was not out of pity that he had spared them, but simply because it was dull.

Just as humans feel nothing when crushing ants, there was no meaning for him in this. To him, killing these powerless ants felt like nothing at all.

Since he possessed the ambition to reach the pinnacle of this world, his opponents could not be too weak; otherwise, such a throne would be meaningless.

He now clearly understood why he had stopped his blade.

Everything was simply beneath his capacity; he disdained such acts.

Having realized this, Aizen's face once again wore that confident and gentle smile.

In a lush, vibrant palace.

Here, the majestic palace was not cold or haughty, but filled with countless fresh grasses and plants, giving the entire structure a sense of vitality.

Above the palace, on a high throne surrounded by flowers of every color, was a world of myriad manifestations.

There, a young woman wearing a black kimono adorned with cherry-red patterns lay reclined on the throne, which no longer seemed so cold.

A pair of black, star-like eyes adorned her fair, delicate face, radiating coldness, yet her vibrant red lips gave her an alluring charm. Her slender hands rested casually on her body, and her fair legs were partially visible through the slit of her kimono, casting infinite shadows that invited wild imagination.

It was Kyoka Suigetsu. She lay there lazily, like a young empress. However, as if sensing something, her previously listless eyes suddenly narrowed, then opened wide, and she murmured.

"Aizen... this intense feeling... truly worthy of Lord Aizen..."

Outside.

Aizen walked slowly along the village road.

His white Shinigami Robe was particularly conspicuous under the moonlight, and Kyoka Suigetsu remained tucked at his waist. Such a scene, after all, was not yet worthy of the blade.

Beneath the ghostly blue mask, Aizen's eyes behind his frames were clear, yet a smile surfaced in their depths.

Well, this is my choice. If I were to act so furtively even when facing a group of beasts like ants, my capacity would be too small... Since I agreed to be the whetstone... I must at least look the part...

Suddenly, a man who had just finished drinking and was wandering through the village spotted Aizen.

Aizen's distinct ninja attire instantly sobered him up!

"You!! Who are you! Someone!!! A ninja has invaded!!"

In an instant, he shouted at the top of his lungs, yelling as he ran.

Sosuke, however, stood rooted to the spot, merely watching him flee and even alert the entire village, making no move to stop him.

Under the cover of night, in the silent village, various noises began to erupt from different places in response to his cries.

From many houses, shouts rang out one after another.

"What!!! A ninja attack! Stop sleeping and get up now!!"

"What! A ninja! Hurry! Find the boss! Go report to the boss quickly!"

Inside a somewhat filthy and chaotic large house.

The creaking of floorboards echoed incessantly.

Several men were wantonly violating a group of women.

Their tears had long since run dry; their bodies were covered in bruises, and their eyes were filled with despair for their lives.

These were the crimes committed by this band of bandits. With the vast disparity in power, the bandits, who held the ability to dictate their lives, acted recklessly, arrogantly enjoying every moment of it.

However, their good days had come to an end.

"Puchi!" "Puchi!"...

With a few sounds of air being pierced, their hearts were penetrated by kunai. Their previously heaving bodies immediately went limp, and blood slowly spilled onto the floor.

Their pupils still clung to the world, radiating a desperate desire to live! But at this moment, their vitality was gradually fading away.

The women, who had already been in despair, suddenly witnessed this scene, yet they did not scream!!

Instead, a glimmer of hope sparked in each of their eyes!

They rose up in fury, disregarding their naked bodies, and grabbed whatever sharp objects they could find to smash down upon the heads of these bandits!!

One blow! Two blows! Three blows!!

The corpses were soon reduced to a bloody mess. Only upon seeing this did they truly realize that the nightmare had ended.

They began to embrace one another and weep.

No matter what, the hope that belonged to them had finally arrived.

In the distance from this large house.

After killing a few of the beasts, Shimura Kazumi frowned as she watched the village gradually light up with torches, thinking to herself.

What is that guy Sosuke doing? I haven't even gone to find him yet, and he's already alerted the entire village. With that brat's strength? Could it be that he's encountered a formidable opponent!?

Inside a room resembling a dark chamber.

Several figures were frowning as they listened to the commotion outside!

A middle-aged ninja in the seat of honor said in a low voice.

"Is it a ninja from Konoha!!"

"It seems we've been discovered; we can no longer stay at this stronghold!"

"Hurry and pack up, prepare to evacuate. Try your best not to engage the Konoha ninja in battle. Since they've already sent someone, they naturally possess significant strength. Do not fight rashly; prioritize retreating!"

"Yes!"