Meanwhile.
After leaving, Aizen met up with Gin and Kaname Tōsen before departing.
The fake smile on Gin's face did not change much as he looked at Aizen's expression.
"Lord Aizen, what happened?"
Gin had not figured out how to bring it up, so Kaname Tōsen spoke for him.
Of course, Kaname Tōsen was not a curious person either.
He had merely sensed that something was off about Aizen's mood, which was why he asked.
Naturally, his purpose was to ease Aizen's concerns.
"A troublesome fellow."
At Aizen's reply, both Gin and Kaname Tōsen were taken aback.
"It sounds like this was beyond Captain Aizen's expectations."
Gin said with a smile.
"It was indeed unexpected. Therefore, the plan has changed."
Changed?
As soon as Aizen said that, a glint flashed through Gin's narrowed eyes.
This person was strong enough to make Aizen change his plans?
Having joined him at a very young age, Gin knew very well how powerful Aizen was, as well as how deeply he schemed.
He also knew that Aizen had planned to take control of Hueco Mundo long ago and had been preparing for it ever since.
Or rather, many of the things he had done before had been preparations for taking control of Hueco Mundo.
Yet now, the sudden appearance of this person had made Aizen alter his plans.
"I know you are curious, but this is a new kind of power. Its nature is quite unusual, and its level seems rather high. It is worth studying."
What made Aizen change his plans was naturally not Dunn's powerful strength alone.
It was also the new power possessed by the powerful Dunn.
To transcend the power of the Soul Reapers and reach greater heights—that was Aizen's goal.
And now, with a new power that might help