A thin bead of cold sweat ran down Aizen's forehead. He had never expected to burn through so much Reiatsu.
Orihime Inoue was nearly spent too. She had never imagined her power could be this strong.
She could create a void cut off from normal space and time.
Aizen sat on his throne, staring at the black sphere in his hand. "Teacher, I have my secret weapon against you. What will you do now?"
Just then, Gin Ichimaru hurried over and spoke quietly. "Lord Aizen, there's something important I need to report... You look pale. Are you all right?"
Aizen waved a hand. "Making this took too much Reiatsu. I'm very weak right now."
The corner of Gin's eye twitched.
"If an enemy came now, I'd be helpless. Gin, you must protect me." Aizen watched him closely.
Gin's face betrayed nothing.
Inside, though, he was torn.
If he used his Bankai now, he might be able to kill Aizen in one strike. Then he would never have to play the spy again.
How wonderful would that be?
But... would Aizen really expose a weakness in front of someone else?
The man would never be that careless.
So this is just a trap to test me?
Gin could not tell.
"Captain Aizen, don't worry. I won't let anyone hurt you," Gin said with a smile.
"Good. What is it?" Aizen asked.
"Reinforcements have arrived from Soul Society, and they're all formidable. I'm afraid our current forces can't handle them," Gin said. "Retsu Unohana, captain of the 4th Division; Kuchiki Byakuya, captain of the 6th Division; Kenpachi Zaraki, captain of the 11th Division; Kurotsuchi Mayuri, captain of the 12th Division; and... your dear teacher, Yamabuki Chidori."
Aizen's pupils contracted slightly.
But he soon understood.
It was simple. Since Captain Unohana had come,