"Fantasy? Who is this guy?"

"Did Tier Harribel fail?"

As Aizen's dark eyes, filled with wisdom, gazed at the enormous ice sculpture dominating the screen in the video, a strange look passed over his face.

Gradually, his expression grew more grim.

As the ruler of Hollow World, he had memorized the abilities of all the Espada.

Especially Tier Harribel, whose ability to manipulate ocean currents had once been considered by Aizen as the ultimate weapon to restrain Hyōrinmaru's power.

Indeed, in terms of Reiatsu strength alone, the powerful Reiatsu of a Vasto Lorde could easily crush a captain at this stage.

Unexpectedly.

The final outcome of the battle would turn out like this.

Tier Harribel, the Third Espada, to be slain by the younger Tōshirō.

This outcome completely exceeded Aizen's expectations.

The atmosphere grew somber.

As this piece of bad news spread.

The atmosphere within the underground base became dull and stifling.

Noticing that Aizen's face wasn't looking too good, even Gin, who always enjoyed mocking him, wisely kept quiet at that moment.

As for Kaname Tousen standing behind him.

Even looking at Aizen's back, he trembled.

The two could clearly sense that due to the successive defeats of the Arrancars, Aizen seemed to be planning something again.

....

[Real world]

On the outskirts of Karakura Town, inside an abandoned warehouse.

"Ah... it's finally over"

With a light leap, Shinji Hirako landed smoothly from the warehouse roof.

Gazing at the gradually darkening curtain of light as the image disappeared, he sincerely exclaimed with excitement. "Hyōrinmaru..."

I must admit, this Zanpakutō truly deserves to be the strongest in the ice system! Especially as a natural weapon capable of controlling the weather.

Its strength seems to have limitless growth.

finished speaking.

Shinji Hirako's expression gradually turned serious.

Although he had always been lazy, unable to muster motivation for anything. However, the decisive battle between Tōshirō and Tier Harribel had made Shinji Hirako enjoy watching it.

"Yes, I didn't expect the strength of the Shinigami captains this year to be greater than I anticipated. I thought they were just third-rate stuff"

In a specific corner.

The muscular Kensei Muguruma nodded in approval.

Due to his aversion to the Gotei 13 and his pride as a centenary captain, he had always looked down upon the current group of Shinigami captains.

After all, a hundred years ago.

During Kensei Muguruma's tenure, the vast majority of them had not yet emerged at that time, and they were not comparable to him, who was in his prime.

So, in Kensei Muguruma's eyes, these juniors were no good at all.

but....

After seeing this battle, Kensei Muguruma's prejudice against the Shinigami Captains changed slightly.

"Hey, you two bald bastards, hurry up and stop this old lady"

Just as the two were about to continue their discussion.

In the distance, the annoyed roar of Hiyori Sarugaki could be heard.

Seeing the little girl cross her arms, stretch out two fingers angrily, pointing at Shinji Hirako and Kensei Muguruma respectively, and curse.

"Hirako, Kensei, don't boost others' morale and destroy your own prestige here"

"That little Shinigami barely won, relying solely on his Zanpakutō's traits. I don't think it's cool at all"

A voice like a trumpet.

I almost fell off the roof of the abandoned warehouse.

But no one can clearly hear the strong acidity contained in these words.

Obviously.

The girl turned into lemon essence.

Tōshirō's brilliant record made her a little jealous.

"Hiyori, it's almost done. We're just discussing it. Why are you so worked up?" Looking at the other party's red, pockmarked face, Shinji Hirako helplessly spread his hands.

finished speaking,

After a pause, he continued to reflect. "But having said that, what you said really makes sense. Being frozen doesn't mean you'll die immediately. Perhaps that female Espada is still alive?"

Shinji Hirako thought deeply about it.

When hundreds of ice flowers withered and bloomed simultaneously, Tier Harribel's body was instantly frozen from within.

later.

Due to the shift of the lens, it gives a wide-angle view and the situation inside the ice sculpture gradually becomes blurred.

Before they could see clearly, the battle scene soon ended.

therefore.

No one can be 100% sure whether Tier Harribel is dead or not?

It can only be judged by intuition.

"Anyway, I think our focus shouldn't be on whether the Shinigami Captain is strong or not, but on the so-called Espada, right?"

Another deep voice sounded.

Former Kidō Sub-Captain, Hachigen Ushōda in green, approached with a furrowed brow.

Looking at the dark panorama, he said with some concern. "As far as I know, Hollow World has been in a stage of barbaric growth. Even if a large number of fellow souls are devoured, there are very few Menos Grandes that can autonomously Arrancar."

"But now?"

"Not to mention that so many Arrancars appear out of nowhere, there are still Vasto Lorde level Arrancars. It's really strange" After finishing speaking, Hachigen couldn't help but start sweating cold, thinking about it in horror.

future.

What the hell happened to Hollow World?

Will it lead to the continuous birth of Arrancar?

"In front...."

After hearing these words.

The expressions of the people who were still discussing enthusiastically instantly froze.

After thinking about it for a moment, both showed expressions of terror.

Yes.

he was right.

Where did so many Arrancars come from?

This is totally unreasonable.

"You said... Could this be related to Aizen?" Ōtoribashi Rōjūrō suddenly had an absurd idea in his mind.

"!!!"

Pupil earthquake.

I heard the name Aizen.

All members of the Masked Legion instantly felt tingling in their scalp.

A hundred years ago, memories of that nightmare night flooded my heart as if a Pandora's box had been opened.

"Aizen... If he's behind the scenes, there really is that possibility" Taking a deep breath, Shinji Hirako said with a solemn expression.

of all present.

He knows Aizen best.

After all, he was Aizen's immediate superior before defecting, and he was also the first person in Gotei 13 to notice that Aizen was deliberately pretending.

"Hirako, are you saying that... all the Arrancars were created by Aizen? This is too terrifying" Mashiro Kuna couldn't help but gasp.

Just pretending to be a good old man.

Already playing Gotei 13 with applause.

if....

Even Hollow World is ruled.

Aizen, too scary?

There was a deathly silence.

The atmosphere instantly became depressing.

Thinking about this possibility, everyone in the Masked Legion almost suffocated.

but....

Just as they were immersed in despair.

The screen that had disappeared before suddenly reappeared.

And, accompanied by new subtitles.

[No. 12]

[Fantasy: Gremmy Thoumeaux]

"Eh? Is a new round of inventory starting?"

Turn your head and turn around.

Looking at the restored image and the line of subtitles in the middle of the video.

Shinji Hirako frowned full of doubts.

"Fantasy?"

"Gremmy Thoumeaux... who is this guy? I've never heard of him before"

....

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