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Muken, one could say, is a place that gathers countless individuals who once shone brightly.
Most of these people are imprisoned here because they committed unforgivable crimes.
Among them, the most numerous were former Captain from various Squads.
They possessed immense power but also endured long years.
Over such a long period of time, even a slight wavering of will, or the emergence of some rebellious thoughts, could very likely lead to committing grave sins.
However, due to their overwhelming strength, they could not be easily executed.
Thus, they could only be confined within this prison.
Not long after, Aozaki Reiji locked onto his first target—
a man who looked quite dejected.
His hands and feet were bound by heavy shackles, and his body was tightly restrained near a massive pillar.
His range of movement did not exceed three meters around the pillar.
His hair hung loosely over his shoulders, he wore tattered clothes, and his eyes were lifelessly cast downward.
Aozaki Reiji did not recognize this man.
But from the faint Captain-class Reiatsu emanating from him, it was clear that
before being imprisoned here, he must have been a highly prominent figure.
As Aozaki Reiji slowly approached, the man seemed to sense something, slowly opening his somewhat weary eyelids, his gaze tinged with confusion as he looked at him.
Seeing Aozaki Reiji's relaxed demeanor, a look of surprise appeared on his face.
Under normal circumstances, those who could enter Hell
were either criminals like him, who were heinous and powerful, or members of the Special Forces from the First Division, responsible for patrolling the prison and wearing uniform attire.
Otherwise, they were influential figures in the Seireitei who held power.
And someone like Aozaki Reiji, entering in a black cloak, immediately indicated he was a shady character.
Definitely not a good person!
He couldn't help but say, "You..."
The outer layer of this prison was composed of a set of spirit-blocking killing stones, and layers of barriers were laid out within the internal space and on the prisoners.
This design aimed to suppress the prisoners' power to the maximum extent.
Don't let his current state here make you think he isn't greatly restricted.
In reality, he couldn't even exert one-tenth of his full power.
Although this cloaked figure wasn't a prisoner and didn't wear shackles that restricted power, he could walk freely in this space, appearing completely unaffected.
From this, it was evident that his strength should be quite formidable.
Who exactly was this guy?
A hint of fear flashed in the man's eyes, but more than that, there was excitement.
Aozaki Reiji didn't give him much time to think, merely shaking his head lightly.
In the blink of an eye, his figure had already appeared before the man.
The man felt a sharp pain assault his chest.
His eyes widened, and his pupils contracted sharply.
So fast!
To have such speed even in this place?
Completely invisible!
Looking down, he saw a fair arm had already pierced through his chest.
Excruciating pain surged, contorting his expression.
"Sorry, I'm in a hurry," Aozaki Reiji said expressionlessly.
At these words, a look of bewilderment immediately appeared on the man's face.
He had originally thought that the other party, appearing stealthily in Hell, must be planning something here.
Perhaps he even had a chance to escape amidst the chaos.
He had been imprisoned for the crime of massacring nobles, which was truly an unforgivable major crime in the Seireitei.
He was sentenced to six thousand years, almost indistinguishable from a death sentence.
But at this moment, the hope that had just ignited in his heart instantly shattered.
He never expected that the other party had come to take his life.
An enemy?
He had been imprisoned for hundreds of years, how could he still have enemies?
Could it be that before he came in, he hadn't killed all his enemies, and some had slipped through the net?
Aozaki Reiji remained silent, slowly withdrawing his hand.
A pearl emitting a shimmering emerald light lay quietly in his palm.
"It's been a long time since I've done something like this; my technique feels rusty," Aozaki Reiji gazed at the lifeless man before him, sighing softly.
With a gentle wave of his hand, a Shadow Realm as black as ink swiftly unfolded.
With his abilities, once he understood the principle, it was not difficult to imitate the Wandenreich's shadow space.
Aozaki Reiji placed the man's Souls within it.
Next, he turned his head, his gaze shifting to the other side, and said calmly:
"This should be our first true meeting, wouldn't you agree?"
"You've been watching the show for a while; isn't it time you came out and let me see your true face?"
As if in response to his words, a bright point of light gradually emerged from the darkness.
The light gradually coalesced into a humanoid figure.
It was an elegant man with a black ponytail and two long, center-parted bangs.
He slowly walked towards Aozaki Reiji.
When he reached a few meters from Aozaki Reiji, the man stopped, quietly observing him.
"The Eleventh Zaraki, Aozaki Reiji, I never expected to see you here."
His voice was slightly deep but powerful.
"As a hero of the Soul Society, a disciple highly favored by Genryūsai, why do you come to this Hell?"
"Is it for these criminals? Although they are heinous, they have already received the Seireitei's judgment."
"Your actions are a provocation to the Seireitei's authority. Will Genryūsai approve?"
Listening to the questions posed by the other party, Aozaki Reiji remained noncommittal.
The corners of his mouth turned slightly upward, revealing a disdainful smile.
This man's Zanpakuto ability was special; he could fuse his spiritual particles with external objects and control the fused matter.
For many years, he had maintained his Bankai state, never releasing it.
Although he was in Muken and affected by the seal, his abilities were greatly weakened, unable to cause any interference to the outside world.
But he could still observe the Seireitei and understand the situation outside.
It was not surprising that he knew about him.
"You don't need to concern yourself with such matters, Azashiro Souya!"
Aozaki Reiji responded with a sneer.
"Indeed, she's a troublesome woman," Azashiro Souya said softly, a hint of helplessness in his tone, yet showing no surprise.
His Zanpakuto, the woman named Urozakuro, loved nothing more than causing him trouble.
If nothing unexpected happened, all his information had already been leaked, while he knew nothing about the other party.
This was very disadvantageous for him.
Because of Aozaki Reiji's strange spiritual particle manipulation, he couldn't observe him up close.
He could only understand him by observing others.
Information obtained from others was, of course, not as accurate as what he saw with his own eyes.
"Don't make futile attempts. The higher one's Reiatsu, the stronger the repulsion against you, right?"
Aozaki Reiji's face turned cold, "Although in Hell, your ability seems stronger than outside."
"But the Reiatsu gap between you and me is too vast, not to mention you are currently restricted by Muken."
"Even if you regain your freedom, it's impossible for you to invade my body."
Azashiro Souya's expression was somewhat grim.
"Why don't you let that woman come out to see me?"
"Oh...? You want to see her? Is the cowardly younger brother still unable to leave his protective older sister?"
Aozaki Reiji teased, "But she's too noisy, and she hasn't quieted down yet."
"If I let her out, she'll definitely start nagging endlessly again."
"I don't have that much time to waste!"
"However, I hate men coveting my body, and their constant prying in secret."
"So, I'll take this opportunity to teach you, this overgrown brat, a good lesson, to let you know what not to do."
"Consider it an explanation to her, fulfilling her wish."
He grinned, the corners of his mouth curving upward, revealing a set of neat, white teeth.
That smile was like a demon's, sending chills down one's spine.
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