I, Am The Flame

"Leave her behind."

Byakuya Kuchiki stared at Aizen expressionlessly. He could see now that Kaname Tōsen, who had captured Rukia, was taking Aizen's lead, so those words were directed at Aizen.

"My apologies, Captain Kuchiki."

Aizen directly shook his head in refusal.

Byakuya's eyes turned cold, and he gripped his sword in a reverse hold.

"Wait, Captain Kuchiki."

Shunsui Kyōraku immediately called out to stop him.

"What just happened was strange. We can't act rashly."

What had just happened was indeed strange. Their target had clearly been Aizen and the others, yet without realizing it, the target had become people on their own side.

Before they figured out what kind of ability this was, acting recklessly might cause what had just happened to repeat itself.

"It's an illusion."

Retsu Unohana looked at Boa Hancock.

And it was an illusion aimed directly at them, because Boa Hancock's Conqueror's Haki assault against Soi Fon had not disappeared.

Just now, only the senses of those present had been deceived.

"And how do you know that the companions standing beside you right now aren't someone else?"

Hearing Retsu Unohana's guess, Aizen asked with a smile.

"Alright, stop putting on an act. I'm making my move now. You go first."

Suddenly, a voice rang out.

Aizen's expression stiffened as he turned sharply toward the source, his smug smile freezing on his face.

A wisp of flame emerged from Robin's body. The flames then gathered, and Dunn appeared before everyone.

The captains who witnessed this tensed up, their expressions wary.

However, Dunn did not look at them. Instead, he waved his hand and opened a spatial gate.

"Hueco Mundo."

The familiar aura immediately told the captains where the other side of the gate led.

Robin and the other two did not hesitate. Even Boa Hancock, who