At Aizen's words, everyone present was momentarily stunned. Then, they quietly nodded, their gazes turning solemn as they looked at the two in the arena.
Aizen's words had reminded them of something.
They had never seen Ulquiorra make a move before. As for Gin, they had only seen him fight Tokino once.
To the people of Las Noches, being able to witness the full extent of those two's battle would also be an opportunity for everyone to improve.
Beside them, Barragan's cloudy eyes narrowed slightly as he stared fixedly at Ulquiorra in the arena, thinking to himself.
Hmph, Ulquiorra, let this old man see what gives you the right to hold the position of Primera Espada!
No one knew what he was thinking.
At that moment, even the people of Las Noches grew tense, watching the two in the arena with grave expressions.
"Whoosh..."
A faint breeze blew between Ulquiorra and Gin, stirring their robes.
Gin's eyes narrowed slightly, amusement glinting in those sapphire-blue pupils as he casually examined Ulquiorra before him.
"I really never thought we'd end up fighting under these circumstances one day!"
The corners of Gin's lips lifted slightly. He glanced at the people of Las Noches watching from around them and chuckled softly.
"The former Fourth Espada is being held in such high regard by Captain Aizen. Should I say that, among that lot, you were the only one who ended up winning?"
At Gin's words, Ulquiorra remained utterly calm, as though he had heard nothing at all.
His emerald eyes lifted slightly, and his deep, tranquil gaze fixed directly upon Gin's smiling eyes as he said coldly, "The meaning of my existence was to devote everything I had to Lord Aizen's goal."
At that, his gaze lowered slightly as he continued calmly.
"After I was