Chapter Summaries

After reincarnating in Holy Soul Village, Aizen received a Soul Reaper Summoning System and summoned a childlike Ulquiorra, who became his loyal companion. Three days later, Aizen and Ulquiorra went with Grandpa Jack to the village’s Martial Soul Awakening Ceremony, where Aizen saw Tang San.

• Aizen discovered the Soul Reaper Summoning System and used his first summon to bring Ulquiorra into the Douluo world as a six-year-old human.
• Aizen checked their system profiles, learned that both boys had Soul Power Level 10 and unawakened Martial Souls, and nicknamed Ulquiorra “Little U.”
• Grandpa Jack entered Aizen’s house, gave both boys candy, and told them the Awakening Ceremony would take place in three days.
• Grandpa Jack explained what Soul Masters and Martial Souls were while Aizen and Ulquiorra ate dinner with him and Grandma Jack.
• Three days later, Grandpa Jack led Aizen and Ulquiorra to the village Spirit Hall for the ceremony, and Aizen saw Tang San.

At the village’s awakening ceremony, Aizen and Ulquiorra revealed powerful martial souls and Innate Full Soul Power, while Aizen also activated a Soul Reaper Role-Playing System. The chapter ended with Aizen’s compatibility reaching 10% and his Zanpakuto Kyoka Suigetsu awakening.

• Su Yuntao began the awakening ceremony, and Tang San revealed Blue Silver Grass and Innate Full Soul Power.
• Aizen awakened his Zanpakuto and Innate Full Soul Power, then activated the Soul Reaper Role-Playing System and received the Aizen Sousuke character template.
• Ulquiorra awakened the Black Winged Great Demon martial soul and also displayed Innate Full Soul Power.
• Su Yuntao invited Aizen and Ulquiorra to join Spirit Hall, and they declined while they considered the offer.
• Su Yuntao told Grandpa Jack about the exceptional awakenings, and Jack celebrated the news.
• Aizen checked Ulquiorra’s martial soul information and reached 10% compatibility with Aizen Sousuke, awakening Kyoka Suigetsu.

At Holy Soul Village’s bonfire party, Aizen befriended Tang San while quietly manipulating him, and Ulquiorra drove off a girl who approached him. Aizen’s compatibility with Aizen Sousuke increased and awakened Hado Talent, while Ulquiorra revealed that he had reached Rank 11 and gained a soul ring.

• Grandpa Jack held a bonfire party to celebrate the children who had awakened their martial souls, while Tang Hao drank alone at the edge of the gathering.
• Ulquiorra frightened a girl away after rejecting her confession, then told Aizen that staying by his side mattered more than anything else.
• Tang San congratulated Aizen, and Aizen encouraged him while privately considering how to manipulate him.
• Tang San told Aizen about his hidden weapons and plans for the Tang Sect, but Aizen refused to join and warned him not to reveal his secrets carelessly.
• Aizen’s compatibility with Aizen Sousuke reached 20%, awakening Hado Talent, and Ulquiorra told him he had broken through to Rank 11 as a yellow soul ring appeared.

Ulquiorra awakened his first soul skill, and Aizen discovered he could raise his Soul Power beyond the usual restrictions by absorbing souls. After the boys arrived at Notting Junior Soul Master Academy, Aizen and Ulquiorra rejected Yu Xiaogang’s offer to teach them, while Tang San went with him.

• Ulquiorra used Cero for the first time and accidentally shattered the bedroom chair, then spent the night repairing it.
• Aizen’s Soul Power suddenly rose from Level 10 to Level 19, and he realized he could grow without soul rings; the next day, he praised Ulquiorra’s patched chair.
• Jack took Tang San, Aizen, and Ulquiorra to Notting Junior Soul Master Academy, where the gatekeeper let them in after seeing their Spirit Hall token.
• Yu Xiaogang offered to teach Aizen and Ulquiorra, but both refused, while Tang San stayed to speak with him and eventually left with him.
• Aizen revealed that absorbing the souls of the dead had helped him reach Level 29, then registered for Dormitory Number Seven so he could bully Tang San and Xiao Wu.

Aizen and Ulquiorra joined Tang San and Xiao Wu at Dormitory Number Seven, where Ulquiorra established Aizen’s authority and challenged the others. The chapter ended with Ulquiorra defeating Tang San and Xiao Wu, while Aizen encouraged them to grow stronger.

• Aizen and Ulquiorra arrived at Dormitory Number Seven, and Ulquiorra repeatedly defeated Wang Sheng after Wang Sheng tried to make Aizen acknowledge him as boss.
• Aizen paid for a student’s bed, then told Wang Sheng he could remain the dormitory boss while he and Ulquiorra ranked above him.
• Tang San arrived and defeated Wang Sheng, but Ulquiorra insisted Wang Sheng could not give up his position without Aizen’s permission; Xiao Wu then declared that she wanted to be boss too.
• Ulquiorra accepted a fight against Tang San and Xiao Wu, and Aizen told him not to kill Tang San and to hit Xiao Wu only a few times.
• Ulquiorra blocked Xiao Wu’s attacks and caught her when Tang San’s improvised teamwork sent her flying; he then used his Martial Soul and Cero to defeat Tang San after Xiao Wu surrendered.
• Aizen told Tang San and Xiao Wu that they might beat Ulquiorra once they obtained soul rings, restoring their determination.

Aizen demonstrated his strength to Tang San, Xiao Wu, and the Work-Study Students, then agreed to guide Xiao Wu while offering the others occasional advice. The dormitory students went with Aizen to the cafeteria for a meal he offered to buy.

• Tang San and Xiao Wu learned the Work-Study Students’ rules from Wang Sheng, and the dormitory learned that both newcomers had Innate Full Soul Power.
• Aizen offered to teach Tang San and Xiao Wu, but Xiao Wu doubted his strength and preferred Ulquiorra.
• Ulquiorra revealed that he was level thirteen, then attacked Aizen with Cero at Aizen’s signal.
• Aizen stopped the Cero with Bakudo #8, Repulse, evaded Ulquiorra with Flash Step, and defeated him with One Bone.
• Xiao Wu accepted Aizen’s offer to teach her, while Aizen promised the other students occasional guidance.
• Aizen invited the dormitory students to the cafeteria and offered to pay for their meal.

Aizen and the Work-Study Students headed to the cafeteria, where Ulquiorra fought a group of upperclassmen and injured Yu Xiaogang. After dinner, Aizen and Ulquiorra left to summon another Bleach character and unlock a second roleplay template.

• Aizen treated the thirteen dormitory students to dinner on the cafeteria's second floor.
• An upperclassman mocked Wang Sheng's group and threatened Aizen, so Ulquiorra punched him down the stairs.
• Ulquiorra fired a Cero at Yu Xiaogang, injuring him and knocking Luo San Pao unconscious when Yu Xiaogang tried to intervene.
• Yu Xiaogang told the teachers that Aizen and Ulquiorra were Spirit Hall's gifted new students, and the teachers let the incident go.
• Aizen and Ulquiorra ate with the dormitory students, then left so Aizen could summon another Bleach character and unlock a second template.

Aizen rented a private room in Notting City and spent Soul Coins to summon Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, then raised him to Level 20. He also acquired Hitsugaya Toshiro's Character Template and considered hunting Soul Beasts to replenish his dwindling Soul Coins.

• Aizen took Ulquiorra to an inn in Notting City and chose a private room so he could summon without witnesses.
• Aizen reviewed the Soul Coin costs for characters and levels, realizing that powerful summons were beyond his means and that gaining more coins might require killing Soul Masters.
• Aizen spent one hundred Soul Coins to randomly summon Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, who appeared as a seven-year-old boy and greeted Aizen as Lord Aizen.
• Aizen spent another one hundred Soul Coins to raise Grimmjow to Level 20, giving him a Hundred-Year Soul Ring.
• Aizen used one hundred more Soul Coins to acquire Hitsugaya Toshiro's Character Template and wondered whether Soul Beasts could provide Soul Coins.

After awakening Hitsugaya Toshiro’s abilities and increasing his compatibility with Aizen Sousuke, Aizen obtained a permit to enter the Soul Hunting Forest. He arrived with Ulquiorra and Grimmjow, unaware that Soul Masters were watching them as they entered.

• Aizen reasoned that matching Aizen Sousuke’s choices and goals raised their compatibility to 30% and awakened his swordsmanship talent.
• Aizen, Ulquiorra, and Grimmjow collected their permit from Spirit Hall, bought supplies, and secured leave from the academy.
• Aizen raised Ulquiorra to the Level 20 cap before the three traveled by carriage to the Soul Hunting Forest.
• At the crowded forest camp, Aizen ignored groups offering to help them hunt and headed for the entrance with his companions.
• The permit officer let the three children pass, while a group of Soul Masters watched them from behind.

Aizen and his companions hunted Soul Beasts in the Soul Hunting Forest, and Aizen tested Kyoka Suigetsu on a pack of Netherworld Wolves. After Grimmjow killed Aizen’s weak random summons, Aizen killed the survivors himself, awakened Hakuda talent, and heard someone moving in the bushes.

• Grimmjow killed an Earth Barbarian Bull, whose soul ring Kyoka Suigetsu absorbed, and Aizen gathered soul coins from it and other Soul Beasts.
• At night, Aizen used Kyoka Suigetsu to deceive a pack of Netherworld Wolves, allowing the three companions to kill them.
• Aizen spent soul coins on random summons, producing weak adult Soul Reapers, and Grimmjow killed most of them for making noise.
• Aizen reflected on his contempt for the weak, then killed the three remaining Soul Reapers and awakened Hakuda talent as his compatibility reached 40%.
• Grimmjow rushed toward the bushes after an unusual rustling sound came from nearby.

Aizen, Grimmjow, and Ulquiorra killed ten Soul Masters who had witnessed their earlier battle and tried to attack them. After collecting 15,200 Soul Coins and reaching Level 30, Aizen prepared to summon again, determined to kill anyone he considered trash.

• Grimmjow caught and killed a Rat Martial Soul Soul Master who had seen the trio fight, while Aizen noticed more Soul Masters approaching.
• Nine Soul Masters arrived, and Grimmjow killed one who charged him after recognizing the first corpse as Little Su.
• Grimmjow and Aizen attacked the remaining Soul Masters, while Ulquiorra helped; all ten attackers died, and Soul Beasts gathered around the battlefield.
• Aizen ordered Ulquiorra to collect the Soul Coins and led the trio away, gaining 15,200 Soul Coins as his Soul Power reached Level 30.
• After finding a safe place, Aizen began a second round of summoning with more than a hundred chances.

Aizen summoned Tosen Kaname and Retsu Unohana, recruited them, and helped them awaken their Zanpakuto Martial Souls. After they gained their own Soul Rings through Sword Meditation, Aizen led his group deeper into the Soul Hunting Forest to hunt the remaining targets.

• Ulquiorra reached Level 21 and gained High-Speed Regeneration, while Aizen prepared to summon newcomers.
• Aizen used ten-pulls until he had spent nearly all his Soul Coins, keeping Tosen Kaname and Retsu Unohana and having Grimmjow kill the other summons.
• Aizen used the Hogyoku to alter Tosen Kaname's memories and offered to take on his hatred, while Retsu Unohana agreed to join Aizen in pursuit of swordsmanship.
• Aizen awakened Retsu Unohana's Minazuki and Tosen Kaname's Kiyomushi, and the two argued over justice and fear.
• Retsu Unohana and Tosen Kaname obtained yellow Hundred-Year Soul Rings through Sword Meditation, then Aizen led the group deeper into the Soul Hunting Forest.

Aizen’s group headed back through the Soul Hunting Forest to find Tang San, while Retsu Unohana rushed into a battle against a Soul Master team and was rescued by her companions. After Aizen stopped a clash between Retsu Unohana and Tosen Kaname, the group continued toward Tang San, whom Aizen intended to test with one of his weaker companions.

• Aizen recalled that Tang San was expected to obtain his first soul ring that night and led his group back toward the forest entrance to find him.
• Retsu Unohana attacked a camp of six people, but five Soul Masters above Level 20 quickly surrounded her.
• Retsu Unohana killed the turtle-type and wolf-type Soul Masters before Grimmjow, Ulquiorra, and Tosen Kaname killed the remaining attackers and knocked the child unconscious.
• Aizen warned Retsu Unohana to seek help in future battles, then stopped her and Tosen Kaname from fighting after she refused to apologize.
• Aizen said Retsu Unohana would soon face a suitable opponent, and the group continued toward Tang San.

Tang San fought Retsu Unohana in the Soul Hunting Forest while caring for Yu Xiaogang, and their battle ended when Aizen intervened. Aizen checked on Tang San as Unohana withdrew into the forest.

• Tang San dodged Retsu Unohana’s attack and fought back with hidden-weapon stones, Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, and Mystic Jade Hand.
• Tang San trapped Unohana with Blue Silver Grass and shot her with a Sleeve Arrow, but she healed the bleeding wound and freed herself.
• Aizen, Ulquiorra, and Grimmjow watched the battle, and Aizen stopped Grimmjow from interfering.
• Tang San and Unohana resumed their exhausting fight, with neither able to defeat the other.
• Aizen stepped between them, and Unohana retreated into the forest before Tang San recognized Aizen and asked if he was all right.

Aizen reunited with Tang San in the Soul Hunting Forest, concealed the true nature of his ice Soul Ring, and helped Yu Xiaogang confirm his theory about Tang San’s first Soul Ring. After the group returned to the academy, Aizen assigned his other allies to gather intelligence and fight in the Soul Hunting Forest and Suotuo City.

• Aizen and Ulquiorra joined Tang San after an unknown girl attacked him, and Aizen learned Tang San had obtained a Mandala Snake Soul Ring.
• Aizen used Kyoka Suigetsu to hypnotize Tang San and Yu Xiaogang, then showed them Hyōrinmaru as the source of his supposed ice-type ability.
• Tang San demonstrated his Blue Silver Grass and Soul Ring, allowing Yu Xiaogang to test his theory, while Yu Xiaogang warned Aizen and Tang San against taking risks with Soul Rings.
• Tang San invited Aizen to accompany the group while Yu Xiaogang recovered, and they returned to the academy a few days later.
• Aizen left Retsu Unohana in the Soul Hunting Forest, sent Tosen Kaname to join Spirit Hall and report intelligence, and dispatched Grimmjow to the Great Soul Arena in Suotuo City.

Tang San, Aizen, and Ulquiorra rushed to the academy back mountain to help Xiao Wu and the Work-Study Students confront Xiao Chenyu’s group. Aizen defeated the upperclassmen and arranged for Xiao Chenyu’s group to become Xiao Wu’s underlings, leaving Xiao Wu celebrating and embracing him.

• Tang San heard upperclassmen say Xiao Wu was challenging Xiao Chenyu and asked Aizen to help her.
• Tang San, Aizen, and Ulquiorra found Xiao Wu and the Work-Study Students facing Xiao Chenyu and more than twenty upperclassmen.
• Aizen stepped forward for the Work-Study Students, drew his Zanpakuto, and invited Xiao Chenyu’s group to attack together.
• Aizen knocked down several attackers and used Kyoka Suigetsu to make himself appear to have a Level 15 Soul Power and a Hundred-Year Soul Ring, causing Xiao Chenyu to surrender.
• Aizen told Xiao Chenyu to serve Xiao Wu, and Xiao Chenyu agreed after Xiao Wu revealed her own Level 12 Soul Power and Hundred-Year Soul Ring.
• Xiao Wu happily hugged and kissed Aizen on the cheek, praising him for defeating the upperclassmen.

Aizen learned that establishing an Advanced Soul Master Academy required official permission and decided to seize an existing academy instead. After a semester of training, Xiao Wu's feelings and combat skills grew, Tang San became stronger under Ulquiorra's brutal instruction, and Aizen stayed at the academy to begin another round of summoning.

• Xiao Wu kissed Aizen in a moment of excitement, and Aizen used the opening to continue nurturing her feelings for him.
• Aizen asked Yu Xiaogang how to establish an Advanced Soul Master Academy, learned the requirements, and decided he would need to seize one.
• Aizen began training Xiao Wu, while Ulquiorra defeated Tang San in repeated sparring matches without using his martial soul or soul skills.
• Over the semester, Xiao Wu learned stronger combat techniques and Bakudo #8, Repulse, while Tang San's Soul Power rose to Level 15 and his resilience improved.
• When the semester ended, Tang San and Xiao Wu left for home, while Aizen and Ulquiorra stayed behind so Aizen could begin another round of summoning.

Aizen spent a year gathering Soul Coins through Retsu Unohana and Grimmjow’s arena battles, then used his fortune to summon a vast group of Bleach characters as children. He assigned most of them to be sent away for cultivation and kept a small group close as he prepared for the next school year and the Soul Master Competition.

• Retsu Unohana and Grimmjow killed hundreds of opponents in the Suotuo City Grand Soul Arena, raising their levels to 24 and 23 and earning Aizen 2.89 million Soul Coins.
• Aizen bought a manor and used his Soul Coins to summon hundreds of characters, including Chad Sado, Inoue Orihime, Kurosaki Isshin, Urahara Kisuke, and many members of the Gotei 13, Visored, and Espada.
• Aizen gathered the summoned children and decided to keep Kurosaki Ichigo, Aizen Sousuke, Ichimaru Gin, Matsumoto Rangiku, Urahara Kisuke, and Inoue Orihime with him while sending most of the others elsewhere.
• Aizen learned through the Hogyoku how to let Soul Power exceed the limits imposed by soul rings, allowing the group to conceal their true strength.
• Aizen prepared everyone to begin cultivation and planned for the coming school year and the Soul Master Competition.

Aizen gathered Urahara Kisuke and Aizen Sousuke to plan how to strengthen Tang San and defeat the gods, and Urahara proposed merging human and Soul Beast power. Urahara then warned Aizen that Aizen Sousuke seemed strange, while Aizen Sousuke secretly revealed his own ambition to reach the pinnacle.

• Aizen explained the world's gods and said he planned to make them stronger before defeating them and claiming the Throne of Heaven.
• Urahara Kisuke deduced that Tang San's parentage meant he would have Twin Martial Souls, then argued that power required transformation rather than preserving the old path.
• Urahara proposed giving humans the powerful bodies of Soul Beasts so Soul Masters could combine their strength with soul ring skills.
• After the meeting, Urahara warned Aizen that Aizen Sousuke seemed strange, but Aizen dismissed his concern.
• Aizen Sousuke secretly watched them and declared that he intended to rise to the pinnacle of the world himself.

Urahara Kisuke confronted Aizen Sousuke over whether he would betray Lord Aizen, and Aizen explained his ambition to overthrow the gods and remake the world’s order. Urahara vowed to stop him if he turned against their comrades, while Aizen asked him to do so if that day came.

• Urahara Kisuke questioned Aizen Sousuke about betraying Lord Aizen, and Aizen insisted they shared the same goal of ending the world’s cycle of sacrifices.
• Urahara warned Aizen that Lord Aizen was the rightful candidate for king, and Aizen said he would follow whoever was best suited to reach their goal.
• Aizen revealed that he wanted the gods to fall and explained that he planned to use the gods’ own system against them.
• Urahara vowed to stop Aizen if he sabotaged Lord Aizen’s plans or betrayed their comrades, and Aizen asked him to stop him personally if he became their enemy.
• Urahara Kisuke left Aizen Sousuke’s room without further discussion.