The moment Aizen's voice fell silent, Dai's eyes dimmed briefly. But in the next instant, determination flared within them once more!
His fists clenched tightly, his legs bent slightly, and his body vanished from where he stood!
"BOOM—"
A deafening sonic boom erupted through the air. In the next moment, Dai, his entire body seeming to burn with crimson flames, appeared directly before Aizen!
This scene drew the attention of everyone present. Whether it was the Kage on the field or Jiraiya, Tsunade, and the others, all watched the battle high above with grave expressions!
Yet although the members of Las Noches had suffered somewhat at Dai's hands earlier, they paid little attention to the battle between the two.
Or rather... even if Dai was capable of threatening them, they did not believe in the slightest that he possessed the strength to contend with Lord Aizen...
"RIP—"
A black shadow flashed. Dai, seemingly bathed in flames, abruptly appeared at Aizen's side and lashed out with a devastating kick. Supreme power combined with speed too fast to follow, scorching the air with a piercing blast!
Faced with Dai's terrifying strike, Aizen wore a faint smile. He still maintained the relaxed posture he had held while speaking with Dai, as though he did not consider Dai's attack worth noticing at all.
Just as Dai's powerful kick was about to strike Aizen!
"BANG—"
With an explosive crash, an enormous shockwave spread through the sky, centered on the two of them. Even the air far below them trembled faintly.
Though buffeted by the fierce gusts, everyone below still widened their eyes, staring fixedly at the outcome of the battle in the sky!
Yet when they saw the scene before them, everyone's hearts trembled. Their mouths hung slightly open, their eyes wide with shock!
Th-This...