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When Aaron heard Aizen's explanation, he couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle.
He hadn't expected that Aizen had always considered him a benchmark to surpass.
But that had nothing to do with him.
His goal was simple and pure—to become the strongest in this world, to transcend its very limits.
At that moment, Aaron couldn't help but recall the events that would unfold in the original timeline of Bleach.
Now that Aizen had successfully obtained the Hōgyoku, he would inevitably head to Hueco Mundo to establish himself as its ruler. He would use the incomplete Hōgyoku to enhance and transform select Menos Grande, allowing them to evolve into Arrancar.
Eventually, Aizen would fuse the two incomplete Hōgyoku into a fully mature and complete form.
At that point, he would use its power to ascend to a higher plane of existence.
However, based on Aaron's understanding, simply possessing the Hōgyoku was not enough. Its true power lay in manifesting the deepest desires of its wielder, shaping their evolution according to their subconscious will.
But there was a prerequisite—one needed the strength to realize these desires in the first place.
Ultimately, the Hōgyoku would not only enable infinite evolution but also grant its wielder a form of immortality, ensuring their continued existence through regeneration.
For now, Aizen still needed to complete his research and master the Hōgyoku's full potential. Aaron was aware of this.
Aaron's current Reiatsu level had exceeded 400,000. However, he knew that achieving Bankai required an immense accumulation of Reiatsu, a process akin to preparing a "gourmet meal."
As for the source of this massive Reiatsu?
It would come from the Arrancar created by Aizen—and from Aizen himself.
Aaron glanced at the man speaking before him, smiled, and shook his head before leaping toward the ground.
Aizen had never expected Aaron to simply let him go.
Though his mind was filled with doubts, he did not hesitate. He swiftly retreated into the Garganta alongside Tōsen Kaname.
Before disappearing, Aizen turned back for one final glance at the man whose power left him unsettled.
When Aaron landed, he noticed Yoruichi and Ichigo watching him with concern. He gave them a slight nod.
No one present had anticipated that Aaron would allow Aizen to escape so easily.
From a distance, reinforcements who had just arrived witnessed the scene in the sky. Some could hardly believe their eyes, and murmurs broke out among them.
"He actually let Captain Aizen go…?"
"Aizen is no longer a captain—he's a traitor!"
"But… isn't that the legendary Aaron?"
"To me, they're all the same—traitors to the Soul Society!"
"As expected, if you have enough power, you can do whatever you want."
Kyoraku Shunsui and Ukitake Jūshirō stood side by side, observing Aaron from a short distance. Kyoraku slightly lifted the brim of his hat.
Ukitake shifted his gaze toward Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni, who stood nearby.
At that moment, an overwhelming surge of anger radiated from Yamamoto, instantly engulfing the entire battlefield.
Boom!
With a deafening sound, Yamamoto transformed into a blazing inferno, launching himself toward Aaron at an unimaginable speed.
"Sensei! Be careful!"
Yoruichi sensed the impending danger, her face filled with worry as she shouted in warning.
Ichigo, too, felt the surge of wrath and instinctively looked toward Aaron's position.
However, by the time he turned, Aaron had already vanished.
Boom! Rumble!
A colossal explosion shook the air as two figures—one cloaked in black, the other wreathed in red flames—collided, generating a massive shockwave.
As this fateful battle began, ominous black thunderclouds gathered once more over Seireitei.
"All things in the universe… turn to ashes! Ryūjin Jakka!"
Yamamoto's thunderous roar reverberated across the battlefield, his voice carrying unmistakable fury.
"Torch!"
"Torch! Burn the city!"
"Ennetsu Jigoku! Ryūjin Jakka!"
As Yamamoto's flames surged forth, the entire sky above Seireitei was dyed a fiery red.
Aaron remained unfazed as dozens of blazing infernos hurtled toward him. Drawing his Zanpakutō, he murmured softly:
"Devour… Gourmet."
Under the overwhelming might of Yamamoto's attack, the black thunderclouds overhead began to dissipate, their essence evaporating into pure Reishi.
Yet, at that very moment, Aaron and his Zanpakutō acted like insatiable black holes, absorbing all the scattered Reishi into themselves.
Boom! Boom! Rumble!
Lightning flashed as the remnants of the dissipated storm transformed into countless streams of black energy intertwined with purple lightning, all of which surged into Aaron's body and his Zanpakutō, Gourmet.
At that moment, he resembled a god of thunder descending from the heavens.
Encircled by purple lightning, Gourmet radiated an ominous energy, its blade crackling with black and violet lightning.
"Reflect… and return."
Aaron's eyes gleamed with cold killing intent as he spoke in a low, indifferent voice.
A massive cube of six reflective mirrors materialized around him, forming an impenetrable barrier.
The incoming waves of searing flames collided against the mirror's surface, their immense Reiatsu momentarily halting as though time itself had frozen.
From the ground below, those observing the battle released their own Reiatsu in response.
However, many of the Shinigami who had arrived as reinforcements collapsed instantly, as if harvested like stalks of wheat.
Though they remained alive, their injuries were severe.
Byakuya Kuchiki, his face pale, clutched a wound on his side. Watching Aaron's overwhelming display of power, he lowered his head in silent contemplation.
Beside him, Rukia Kuchiki widened her eyes in disbelief, her voice trembling as she whispered, "Sensei…?"
The sheer magnitude of the battle's aftermath made it clear that very few could endure its effects.
Kyoraku Shunsui pressed his hat down with both hands and spoke loudly to Ukitake:
"E…"
Before Ukitake could respond, another deafening explosion erupted from the sky above.
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