As a question echoed through the grand hall, under Black Zetsu's gaze, three figures slowly entered the hall.
The one on the left had long black hair and a gaunt face. Rings of ripples filled his eyes.
The one in the middle had orange-yellow hair, his features radiating determination.
As for the woman on the right, she had a slender figure and light blue hair. When she looked at Aizen on the high platform, her gaze was exceptionally gentle.
The newcomers were none other than Nagato, Yahiko, and Konan...
"There is no need to pay them any mind..."
Seated upon the throne atop the towering stone platform, Aizen lightly propped his cheek on one hand. He looked calm, his deep eyes steady as he glanced at the three and spoke gently.
"Those people must have been sent by the Ninja World. Aizen, you already let them go, yet they still... They're going too far..."
Upon hearing Aizen's words, Konan muttered indignantly under her breath.
Aizen merely gave a soft laugh. His gaze softened slightly as he said calmly, "They are merely insignificant insects. There is no need to concern yourselves with them. If the great ninja villages can only resort to such methods, it only proves that they are already powerless to change the current situation..."
At that point, the corners of his lips rose slightly into a handsome curve, his voice full of magnetism.
"One day, the Hollow Spirit Empire will stand above this world and forge new rules..."
"And the world all of us have long awaited will be born from this..."
"So everyone, all you need to do now is wait patiently a little longer..."
Hearing his words, the expressions of those below subtly changed. Just as they were silently pondering Aizen's remarks—
"Tap... tap..."
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