Aizen's Shock! The Location of That Thing

Of course, Aizen had always believed that he would seize the initiative again.

For now, he was merely on the path toward taking it back.

Dunn thought the same way.

He had enough confidence in his own strength to believe he could handle any trouble that arose at any time.

The two big shots walked ahead, while Kaname Tōsen and Robin's group of three followed behind.

"This is Rukongai, the outskirts of the Seireitei. People in the world of the living are unequal, and even after dying and coming here, that remains the case."

Aizen began introducing the place.

"Of course, if someone has the talent to become a Soul Reaper, they may be accepted into the core area of this world. That is, over there."

As Aizen spoke, he raised a hand and pointed far ahead.

Beyond the maze of crisscrossing buildings of varying heights, a towering wall stood out conspicuously.

"This place is nothing like I imagined."

Robin had not spoken yet, but Robin clearly wanted to say something.

She looked at the figures on the surrounding streets, who resembled walking corpses.

Their bodies were shriveled and frail, their eyes devoid of life. They seemed not to even have the strength to walk.

"Those who come here need not worry about their lifespan."

Hearing Robin's words, Aizen explained with a smile.

"Although they can survive for a time on water alone, they still need to eat food containing Reishi to sustain their bodies. But obtaining such things outside is far from easy."

"Just as Lord Aizen said, surviving here is not easy."

As though some keyword had been triggered, Kaname Tōsen nodded heavily.

"What if they can never get any food?"

Robin asked in return.

"They disappear, or they become Hollows."

Aizen answered.

"So those monsters really are