"Ichimaru Gin…"
"Tōsen Kaname…"
As the camera panned.
First true reveal of the traitors' identities—1st Division barracks, scorching spiritual pressure erupted!
"BOOM—!!!"
Crimson flame pillar pierced the sky.
Captain-Commander's pressure, fueled by boundless rage, blasted a massive hole through the already-damaged office roof.
Black smoke billowed!
Air thick with acrid burn.
Though the traitors hadn't massacred.
Causing no real damage to the Court Guard Squads.
Yet, due to the Captain-Commander's repeated outbursts!
The 1st Division barracks suffered repeated severe damage, becoming a wreck!
"Scoundrels…"
"So, on Karakura's final battlefield, the three sealed by my Ennetsu Jigoku… were them!!!"
Wrinkled face no longer kindly, now fearsome.
Despite mental preparation.
When Aizen's accomplices were truly exposed, shock waves surged in the Captain-Commander's heart!
Ichimaru Gin…
Tōsen Kaname…
Aizen Sōsuke…
These three, beyond colleague ties, showed no visible connection! Even at captain meetings, Gin repeatedly insulted "good-tempered" Aizen!
Seireitei once buzzed with "Captain Ichimaru and Captain Aizen don't get along" rumors!
Now…
All fake! All conflicts staged!
To deceive every Shinigami!
Toying with the Court Guard Squads in their palm!
"Captain-Commander, calm your wrath!!!"
"I've informed all captains of Ichimaru and Tōsen's true identities via Tenran Sora! They'll arrest Aizen and these sinners together!"
Sparrow Minister Jirō pleaded respectfully.
1st Division barracks ablaze!
If it kept burning, before Aizen was caught, everything would be ash!
The Captain-Commander must restrain his anger!
"Hm…"
"Well done! Jirō! Hope the Shinigami don't disappoint me!" Eyes slightly lowered, the Captain-Commander reined in his fury, ceasing pressure release.
Fires enveloping the 1st Division eased slightly!
He had no intent to act personally.
Partly due to "millennium strongest Shinigami" pride—maintaining dignity, never acting lightly!
Lest he lose gravitas!
Partly trust in the captains—he believed no trio could withstand the full Court Guard Squads!
Until… this next scene.
The Captain-Commander instantly regretted!
Now.
In the video.
As Renji fell lifeless.
At the blood pool's edge, Rukia in white trembled violently, fear blanking her mind, curling on the ground, shaking!
Facing the single-handed Zanpakutō-wielding Aizen.
Gracefully approaching.
Rukia despaired, eyes losing light!
Finally closing them, giving up!
But…
As Sōkyoku Hill's air solidified to suffocation, an unexpected twist!
"AIZEN!!!"
Beast-like roar.
A massive figure descended, crushing the ground behind Aizen!
"BOOM—!!!"
Dust flew.
Countless cracks spiderwebbed. The video camera shook violently!
"This is…"
Sudden change.
Drew every viewer's gaze.
"It's Captain Komamura! First to Sōkyoku Hill to stop Aizen!!!"
Viewers focused.
Seeing the golden metal helmet in the dispersing dust—Komamura Sajin.
The Court Guard Squads' Shinigami felt hope reignite!
In the past,
Komamura shrouded in mystery!
Ever-concealed face.
Unusual physique's overwhelming presence.
Mysterious and powerful! One of the most feared captains by lower Shinigami!
Now,
At the critical moment of extracting the Hōgyoku,
Komamura's stand rekindled hope!
The Court Guard Squads prayed: Could Komamura stop Aizen?
Halting, turning leisurely.
Aizen smiled faintly: "Heh, Captain Komamura? First to arrive!"
"AIZEN!!!"
"Doing such heartless deeds—does your conscience not ache?!" Komamura roared, swinging his Zanpakutō in fury!
"Captain Komamura strikes!!!"
Countless Shinigami held their breath.
For all below high seats.
This blow decided their faith!
If Aizen one-shotted Komamura as usual, all Shinigami belief would shatter!
After all…
In the past century.
Never had three captains been instant-killed in succession!
Yet—
Higher hopes, greater despair!
This world mostly tragic, as the next scene:
"Anger at a word…"
"Even as captain, you can't shed your beastly vile temper. Pitiful…"
Aizen spoke pityingly.
Yet unfazed, raised his bare arm!
"No way… bare-handed block?!"
Shock!
Countless Shinigami widened eyes!
Bare-handed? No… two fingers!
Under myriad horrified gazes, Aizen's two fingers lightly pinched, effortlessly halting the blade!
"Impossible!!!"
Under the metal knight helmet, Komamura's incredulous cry.
He shockingly found,
No matter the force, the blade wouldn't advance! Slash and pressure vanished!
Worse.
Blade pinched by Aizen's fingers—he couldn't even retract it!
"Too exaggerated!!!"
"Aizen… suppressed Captain Komamura with two fingers?!"
1st Division office.
Sparrow Minister Jirō froze before the transparent screen, eyes reflecting Aizen's glory filled with horror!
After one-slash captains.
Now bare-handed—two-finger suppression!
Overly unreal.
Even clearly shown frame by frame, Jirō's knees weakened, kneeling!
Behind, the Captain-Commander's stern face dramatically changed!
"Trouble…"
"I underestimated Aizen. Those captains alone may…"
Despite deep reluctance.
The Captain-Commander gravely admitted:
"All their power combined cannot match Aizen!"
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