At this moment, Aizen found himself genuinely anticipating the Three Realms projection. After enduring such a prolonged period of subjugation—constantly being targeted by Ichigo Kurosaki or restrained by Kyoraku Shunsui—he was naturally eager to witness scenes of himself unleashing his full power to protect Soul Society.
In the future, who else could possibly complete this final mission? he thought with supreme confidence. It can only be me!
The Black Coffin's devastating performance had indeed satisfied him completely! In the chat group, his characteristic arrogance began flowing freely.
[Aizen Sosuke]: Don't concern yourselves with worry! I will absolutely ensure that Soul Society completely destroys these Quincy. You need not fear anything at all.
[Aizen Sosuke]: However, your strength is indeed far inferior to mine, so you can only observe from a safe distance. There's simply no alternative to this arrangement.
[Aizen Sosuke]: It appears there are precious few individuals capable of participating in this final battle alongside me.
[Aizen Sosuke]: But rest assured! As long as I'm present, nothing will pose a problem.
Aizen was indeed brimming with fighting spirit and confidence at this moment! Endless domineering energy continued radiating from him, creating an aura that was genuinely frightening to behold.
[Ulquiorra]: Precisely. With Aizen-sama present, these Quincy are merely a collection of weaklings. Our lord will completely annihilate them with remarkable speed—this outcome is beyond all doubt!
[Tosen Kaname]: Place your faith in Aizen-sama. He is the one who truly loves Soul Society. You need not harbor any fears.
[Tier Harribel]: Honestly, you should abandon all your pride and stop concerning yourselves with maintaining face. Pride means nothing. Besides, you possess no dignity whatsoever in Aizen-sama's presence.
[Stark]: I believe Aizen-sama will demonstrate his overwhelming strength very soon. Simply wait and witness his magnificence!
All the Shinigami found themselves speechless when confronted by the forces of Hueco Mundo's unwavering devotion. They could only pray desperately, hoping that Aizen would prove capable of defeating Yhwach.
As long as Aizen successfully defeats Yhwach, they reasoned with resignation, he can act as arrogantly as he wants!
Simultaneously, while observing the Three Realms projection, many Shinigami engaged in private discussions about another crucial figure—Urahara Kisuke, the man who always seemed to be calculating several moves ahead.
Behind every major battle, there's always Urahara Kisuke's influence! they noted with growing recognition. Perhaps in this final confrontation with Yhwach, Urahara will once again be planning until the very end.
Maybe, just like when Urahara plotted against Aizen, he'll eventually find an opportunity to scheme against Yhwach as well. At minimum, he'll provide crucial support in the process of defeating the Quincy King.
After all, the power of Shinigami alone was genuinely insufficient to affect someone of Yhwach's caliber. Science and technology represent the strongest fighting force available to us!
Hopefully, Urahara Kisuke—who hasn't played a significant role for so long—is still calculating in secret, right?
With this thought, traditional warriors like Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni felt even more frustrated and inadequate...
It's truly ironic that Soul Society's Gotei 13 can only rely on these external forces to achieve victory in future battles!
Either it was Aizen Sosuke, who had betrayed Soul Society... or Urahara Kisuke, who had been forced to leave Soul Society and was regarded as a traitor... or it was Ichigo Kurosaki and Inoue Orihime, who represented the human faction...
This really makes the Gotei 13 appear utterly useless!
Contemplating these circumstances, countless Shinigami felt profound emotional conflict. They genuinely couldn't describe their feelings adequately.
Meanwhile, the projection continued to unfold.
[In the scene, members of the Gotei 13 were still engaged in heated discussion. Byakuya Kuchiki and others confronted Kyoraku Shunsui with their objections.
"Do you understand what you've done? Your act of releasing Aizen represents a fundamental insult to everything we stand for!"
After all, the Shinigami hadn't necessarily reached their most desperate moment yet! They lacked Kyoraku's calm rationality and ability to calculate future outcomes with such cold precision.
Kyoraku responded with characteristic understatement.
"I'm fully aware that this action insults our principles, but I still must proceed with unwavering determination," he said simply.
"If we survive this crisis, I'll gladly allow you all to beat me severely to vent your frustrations."
"Of course, the prerequisite is that we actually succeed in protecting Soul Society this time."
Upon hearing this response, Shinigami like Byakuya Kuchiki, Rukia Kuchiki, and Sui-Feng found themselves at a complete loss for words.
Even though they recognized that Kyoraku's decision was strategically correct, they remained deeply unhappy about the situation!
Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the Shinigami sensed that the overwhelming spiritual pressure outside was gradually subsiding. Aizen's terrifyingly powerful reiatsu no longer enveloped their hiding place.
Their paralyzing fear and anxiety began to dissipate at last.
It seems Aizen should have successfully dealt with those corrupted manifestations, right?
With this tentative hope, the Gotei 13 reluctantly released sighs of relief and prepared to venture outside for a proper assessment.
Upon witnessing the barren landscape of Soul Society's exterior, the Shinigami felt even more profound shock.
"My god, Aizen's power is absolutely terrifying!" they exclaimed in awe.
"Apart from eliminating those black manifestations, even debris and rubble have essentially ceased to exist."
"His capabilities exceed our wildest imagination."
In the projection, Urahara Kisuke appeared equally stunned by the display. After conducting his analysis, he developed an even higher opinion of Aizen's current abilities.
"Indeed! His present power is genuinely terrifying," Urahara admitted with scientific objectivity.
"It's no exaggeration to state that he's grown even stronger than during his battle against Ichigo Kurosaki."
"By abandoning the incantation entirely, his Black Coffin still possessed such devastating power?"
"It appears that even while imprisoned, his strength continued growing steadily, just like some kind of unstoppable monster."
His praise for Aizen was genuinely sincere!
At this moment, Aizen regarded the Gotei 13 with indifferent satisfaction and spoke with notable emotion.
"I never anticipated this outcome! This chair... even when struck directly by my Black Coffin, it remains completely intact."
"As expected, it utilizes the same construction principles as the structures within Muken prison."
"This is truly a remarkable restraint device."]
Upon hearing this revelation, Abarai Renji and other Shinigami felt even greater amazement and horror.
"Isn't Aizen taking things too far?" they wondered aloud.
"In order to test his restraints, he actually used himself as an experimental subject!"
Every Shinigami present could deduce that he must have released a Black Coffin directly upon himself moments earlier, testing whether he possessed any chance of breaking free from the chair.
It's simply outrageous! He's genuinely that bold and confident in his own durability!
In other words, even though the Black Coffin he wielded could easily annihilate the Soul King's corrupted spiritual pressure... it couldn't inflict meaningful damage upon his own person.
This is the invincible Aizen of the present moment!
Simply by relying on his spiritual pressure alone, he could achieve such terrifying results—something that truly exceeded the imagination of countless Shinigami!
How should we possibly hope to control Aizen in his current state?
[Grimmjow]: Did you all see that?! Aizen-sama tested his own technique on himself! That's the confidence of someone who knows he's untouchable!
[Nnoitra]: Haha! While these Shinigami are cowering in their little laboratory, Aizen-sama is experimenting with his own power. The difference in their levels is hilarious!
[Baraggan]: To think he would use such a devastating technique on himself simply to test his restraints... This demonstrates why he stands above all others.
The revelation of Aizen's casual self-experimentation sent shockwaves through all the observers, further cementing his reputation as someone who operated on an entirely different level from everyone else.