They sat in the ruins' center, three surrounding one.
The central figure was naturally the 3rd Espada—Tier Harribel, with brown skin, emerald eyes, and short golden hair.
To her left sat the quiet-looking Sung-Sun with smooth, dark green hair.
On her right was Apache, with heterochromatic eyes and a rhino horn mask atop her head.
Behind them stood the tall, powerfully built Mila Rose with dark skin and curly hair.
When the four saw the Soul Reaper squad members approaching, their eyes moved.
Harribel's emotions showed little change. She merely lifted her eyes slightly.
Apache and Mila Rose gritted their teeth, showing anger and frustration.
But soon, they began sensing several spiritual pressures rapidly approaching.
Even Harribel's expression grew somewhat serious.
They'd witnessed everything that happened in the distant sky.
From Aizen single-handedly suppressing all the captains, to Shigure and others' arrival.
And finally, that unbelievable battle between Shigure and Aizen.
They understood clearly.
Aizen had failed.
His failure meant Hueco Mundo's failure... the Arrancars' failure.
Injured this severely, they had zero chance of escape.
So even several captains' arrival couldn't stir more emotion. However—
When they saw who arrived first, they all froze.
Segawa Shigure!
Apache immediately clenched her teeth. Her voice low, almost muttering:
"Damn it... damn it... damn it! Why does it have to be him...?!!"
Her expression showed intense anger.
Yet even she didn't notice—her clenched fists trembled uncontrollably from fear.
Mila Rose's forehead broke into cold sweat.
Shigure's mere presence exerted maximum pressure on them.
Outside the ruins—
Seeing Shigure's group arrive, Isane immediately bowed, then said hesitantly:
"All four are severely injured, but they still might recover. We can't just ignore them... How should we handle this?"
Though Arrancars generally possessed high-speed regeneration, recovery ability varied by individual.
These four clearly had weaker regeneration.
Hearing this, Soi Fon didn't answer. She silently looked at Shigure beside her.
She was willing to trust his judgment completely.
Byakuya Kuchiki on the other side closed his eyes slightly:
"To the Seireitei now, they pose no threat. Kill or spare—either works."
"Segawa, you decide."
Before Shigure could respond, Yoruichi Shihōin suddenly laughed, placing her hand on his shoulder and leaning in:
"Hey, Segawa, you're quite popular..."
"Even stubborn folks like Soi Fon and Byakuya are willing to abandon their usual rigid opinions! Hahaha..."
Soi Fon's face immediately reddened:
"Lady Yoruichi! Don't—don't misunderstand!"
Byakuya opened his eyes slightly, glancing at Yoruichi. Though his expression remained unchanged, his eyes showed displeasure:
"After over a hundred years, you still view me with such bias."
"Hehe..."
Yoruichi smiled, withdrawing her hand and shrugging:
"I won't say more. Like them, I'll leave this to you, Segawa."
Naturally, no one objected.
Moreover, Shigure's performance against Aizen had earned their complete respect.
Behind them, Kisuke Urahara gazed at Shigure's back, suddenly smiling lightly as he pressed his hat down.
Shigure nodded lightly:
"Let's approach them first."
He walked forward. The others followed.
When he stopped about two meters from Harribel, she immediately looked up.
Their gazes collided in the air.
Shigure's eyes were calm as water. Harribel's were cold as ice.
Her three Fracción went rigid, not daring to move.
Though their faces didn't show it—they were afraid.
Afraid Shigure would annihilate them.
After a moment, Shigure withdrew his gaze:
"Aizen Sōsuke has been sealed. The former ruler of Las Noches died in the decisive battle..."
"But Hueco Mundo... Las Noches still needs a ruler."
"This is the necessary wedge maintaining stability between Hueco Mundo and Soul Society."
The captains behind him showed no reaction.
But Harribel's group froze simultaneously.
Shigure continued expressionlessly:
"Therefore, as one of the few Arrancars possessing Vasto Lorde-class power, your life can be temporarily preserved."
"So I'll bind you all and bring you back to Soul Society."
"The specifics of your treatment will be decided by the captains' meeting."
He looked at Byakuya: "Captain Kuchiki, any objections?"
Byakuya lifted his eyes slightly:
"No objections. We'll decide after returning to Soul Society."
He turned and walked out without waiting for others' reactions.
Shigure looked at Harribel's group, raising his hand slightly. Thread-like spiritual pressure surged forth.
Whoosh!
Shackles formed purely from spiritual pressure bound the four.
The three Fracción's expressions changed. Then Harribel suddenly lowered her eyes.
Silent.
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