At that moment, the grand hall where Gin stood seemed as though it had been overrun by Hell!
Wails from Hell echoed everywhere, while chains symbolizing pain and resentment rattled softly. That incomparably miserable figure was dragged straight out of purgatory and brought before him!
The instant he saw that miserable figure's face, Gin's back was soaked in cold sweat. The fox-like smile on his face had become utterly stiff.
Just then.
"Stop, Kyoka Suigetsu..."
Aizen's magnetic voice suddenly rang out within the hall. As his words fell—
The terrifying, Hell-like scene that had appeared before Gin slowly faded away, as though it had never existed at all!
Inside the hall, Gin's face was somewhat pale. He discreetly raised his eyes toward Kyoka Suigetsu, who stood above with a slight pout, then forced a smile onto his lips.
"That was certainly a unique welcome gift... Miss Kyoka Suigetsu..."
Kyoka Suigetsu merely glanced at him from above and ignored him afterward.
Aizen looked at Gin and spoke in his magnetic voice.
"Don't mind her, Gin. This child can be far too willful at times..."
Hearing this, Gin said softly.
"It is only punishment for the mistakes this subordinate committed in the past. It is deserved..."
Aizen smiled lightly at that.
"The past is already past. Now, Gin, we are companions who share the same goals. I hope you will not bear a grudge because of it..."
Gin hurriedly shook his head upon hearing Aizen's words.
"This subordinate naturally would not!"
Aizen glanced lightly at Kyoka Suigetsu beside him, then looked at Gin and spoke softly.
"Gin, you should know about what happened at the underground research facility earlier, correct?"
Gin was slightly startled by Aizen's words. Then, frowning in thought, he spoke quietly.
"Captain Aizen, are you referring to the matter