Uchiha Hikaru softened his footsteps, making no sound at all as he slowly followed.
The archive room was pitch-black, with only faint moonlight filtering through the window to provide illumination.
At that moment, the spiritual pressure continued to envelop the Soul Society. Everyone wore frightened expressions.
"Sosuke Aizen!!!" Uchiha Hikaru's heart skipped a beat. Judging from the figure's back, it was definitely him.
Although he wore a black cloak, everyone gave off a different aura, and every person's silhouette had its own subtle distinctions.
The difference was whether or not you could recognize them.
Uchiha Hikaru's steps were exceptionally light, making no sound as he slowly, slowly approached that figure.
Suddenly, the figure spoke. "Come out! Stop hiding."
The voice was somewhat hoarse, and Uchiha Hikaru's heart tightened. Could I really have been discovered?
That voice did not sound like Sosuke Aizen's. Then who was this shadowy figure before him?
Uchiha Hikaru stood perfectly still, waiting to see what the shadowy figure would do.
Sizzle. A Zanpakuto left its sheath, and a streak of bright white light passed through Uchiha Hikaru's body and struck the wall behind him.
Uchiha Hikaru slowly moved aside, a hint of tension rising within him.
A heavy atmosphere filled the archive room.
He had no choice but to be nervous. Uchiha Hikaru did not possess even a trace of strength right now. If Sosuke Aizen suddenly went mad and started wildly slashing with his sword, Uchiha Hikaru might not even be able to dodge.
Clack! The Zanpakuto in the shadow's hand returned to its sheath.
"Since you refuse to come out, don't blame me for dragging you out," the shadow said hoarsely.
"Shatter, Illusion!"
The shadow abruptly drew his Zanpakuto again and immediately released its Shikai.
Uchiha Hikaru was slightly startled by the move. He