Aizen vs. The Konoha Group

Compared to the mountain-like bulk of Shukaku, the glowing green droplet, no larger than a fingertip, seemed utterly insignificant.

However, as the glowing green droplet streaked toward Shukaku, even the arrogant beast grew cautious.

"This chakra signature is!?"

Feeling the immense power radiating from the droplet, Shukaku could not help but voice its suspicion.

Yet, before the words had even left its throat, the rapidly flying droplet struck its body dead center.

It felt as if time had slowed to a crawl.

The glowing green droplet, which had been no larger than a bead of water, suddenly expanded and exploded the very instant it made contact with Shukaku's hide!

As if defying the laws of conservation of mass, the droplet that had been mere fingertip-sized instantly ballooned into a curtain of liquid spanning over a dozen meters!

The glowing green fluid surged within, drenching Shukaku's body with a searing force.

"Ah!!!"

Suddenly, a heart-wrenching shriek tore through the battlefield!

"Damn you, this is that bastard Kokuō's Boil Release!!"

A massive, charred hole had been corroded into Shukaku's stomach; while no flesh or blood was visible, loose sand continuously crumbled away from the edges of the cauterized crater.

Shukaku was now on the verge of a frenzied rage, red glints flickering in its beastly pupils as its massive tail lashed out wildly, each movement causing the very ground to tremble violently.

In the distance, the Konoha ninja watched the scene in horror.

They were stunned not only by Shukaku's terrifying destructive power but also by the fact that Aizen had reduced the beast to such a miserable state with a single, casual strike.

Is this the true strength of the former Fourth, Sosuke...

Some of the younger ninja thought to themselves, their hearts trembling.

On the field.

Aizen's expression remained indifferent,