Hearing Aizen's words, Dai, standing before him, fell silent for a moment.
After a while, he raised his head, looked Aizen straight in the eye, and slowly said, "I'm sorry. Although taking advantage of someone when they're unprepared is despicable... for the village's safety... I can only do this..."
Aizen did not answer. He merely wore a composed smile, calmly watching Dai.
Dai did not hesitate any longer. His legs bent slightly.
Boom—
A powerful crimson chakra surged up from his body at once, as though his blood were boiling and burning. Even everyone aboveground could clearly sense the overwhelming force!
He slowly drew his fists back to his waist, as though gathering strength.
In an instant, a powerful aura enveloped Dai. The veins on his forehead looked ready to burst, while the muscles in his arms swelled to their limit!
The corded muscles across his bare upper body rapidly throbbed, steaming with blood-colored vapor!
As Dai continued gathering strength, he seemed to be enduring immense pressure. In a deep voice, he slowly said, "Aizen... this is a move I haven't used in many years... and it is also my final move..."
At that point, he suddenly raised his head, stared at Aizen, and gritted his teeth as he said painfully, "A move specially prepared just for you..."
As his words fell, enormous waves of energy spread outward from around him!
No longer hesitating, Dai's face twisted fiercely as he slammed his feet into the ground and roared, "Secret Technique: Tiger Vine Martial!"
The moment his roar fell, even the Kage aboveground narrowed their eyes, their expressions abruptly changing as they hurriedly shouted, "Everyone, get out of here!!"
Without the slightest hesitation, the Kage, including Kakashi, Might Guy, and the others, rapidly retreated away from the golden tower!
Meanwhile, underground,