Hollow! Return to the edge!

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Kurosaki Ichigo struggled to regain control of his body. At this moment, he was utterly exhausted, his hands trembling as they clutched the hilt of his Zanpakutō. His entire figure exuded an air of desperation and fatigue.

On the other side, Tōsen Kaname let out a roar as his body became shrouded in a dense, dark mist.

The black fog rapidly shrank, condensing into an ominous form. A surge of powerful Reiatsu emanated from within, accompanied by a strange buzzing sound.

All eyes remained fixed on the barrier, their gazes unwavering. Only Urahara Kisuke furrowed his brows, looking downward in deep contemplation.

Meanwhile, Aaron observed the scene from afar with a faint smile, his expression eerily calm.

"So, you've arrived?" Aaron muttered to himself, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly.

As the thick black fog finally dissipated, the scene within the barrier was revealed to all.

A massive, grotesque black creature loomed on the opposite side of Ichigo. Its thin, translucent wings—akin to those of a cicada—quivered as it let out a spine-chilling cackle.

"Hahahaha! I can see! I can finally see!"

"Is this the sky? Is this the earth? Is this Karakura Town as it exists now?"

The sight left everyone frozen in shock, their faces filled with disbelief.

Ichigo, momentarily stunned, stared at the monstrosity before him.

It bore an uncanny resemblance to an enormous fly. Its entire body was cloaked in thick, black chitinous armor. Its limbs had transformed into razor-sharp claws that gleamed with an eerie light. A long, spined tail extended from beneath its translucent wings.

The most unsettling feature, however, was its head. Encased in white exoskeletal armor, it housed a pair of massive compound eyes—grotesquely oversized in proportion to its body. Beneath the orange surface of these compound eyes lurked countless green pupils, shifting erratically within.

If not for the faintly human jaw visible beneath its grotesque visage, no one would have believed this creature was once Tōsen Kaname.

"Brat, prepare to die!" Tōsen cackled maniacally. "In my Resurrección, you're nothing but prey!"

Now fully transformed, he seemed to have discarded all traces of fear or hesitation, entirely unbothered by the onlookers beyond the barrier. His only desire was to rip Kurosaki Ichigo to shreds, venting his frustration upon him.

In Tōsen's mind, it was because of Ichigo that Grimmjow and his comrades had come to the World of the Living in secret. Because of Ichigo, Aizen had commanded him to retrieve them and return to Las Noches. Because of Ichigo, he now found himself trapped in this accursed battle.

Fury consumed him as he vanished in an instant, appearing behind Ichigo with terrifying speed. With a vicious swipe of his claws, he launched his assault while simultaneously unleashing a piercing shriek, his Reiatsu vibrating through the air.

"Ahhh! Die!!!"

Ichigo's eyes widened as he sensed Tōsen disappear. Inwardly cursing, he hastily channeled his own Reiatsu, spinning around just in time to block the incoming attack with his Zanpakutō.

Clang!

Sparks flew as Tōsen's claws clashed against Ichigo's blade, producing a deafening screech. He continued his relentless assault, slashing furiously while bellowing, "Kyuu Phase Rondo!"

Suddenly, multiple green sound waves erupted from Tōsen's mouth, surging toward Ichigo with devastating force.

"Sensei! Ichigo's in danger!" Hirako Shinji called out urgently to Aaron.

The others turned anxiously toward Aaron, hoping for some form of intervention.

Yet, Aaron remained indifferent to Hirako's plea. Instead, he spoke calmly, "Once he understands his own potential, I will step in."

At that moment, Ichigo coughed up blood, his body sent flying backward by the sheer force of Tōsen's sonic attack.

Even Sarugaki Hiyori and Madarame Ikkaku—typically the most boisterous of the group—stood silently, their faces grim.

Ichigo struggled to his feet, tearing off his cracked Hollow mask. He fixed a solemn gaze upon the approaching Tōsen.

"Cero! Vision Kill!"

With a wild roar, twin green beams shot forth from Tōsen's mutated eyes, streaking toward Ichigo with lethal intent.

BOOM!

A violent explosion rocked the battlefield, thick black smoke rapidly engulfing the barrier.

Those familiar with Ichigo's spiritual pressure found themselves unable to sense his Reiatsu. Their expressions darkened as they stared intently at the dissipating smoke, their anxiety mounting.

Aaron closed his eyes for a moment. Then, as if nothing had happened, he exhaled lightly, a faint smirk forming at the corner of his lips.

"Uh!!!"

A sudden, familiar roar tore through the air. A surge of Reiatsu—massive as a tidal wave—swept through the entire barrier, shaking its very foundations.

Ichigo's Hollow mask reformed, and his entire body became enshrouded in a crimson glow. Like a lightning bolt, he lunged at Tōsen, sword poised for a decisive strike.

Two more Cero blasts streaked toward Ichigo, yet he showed no hesitation. In an instant, he was upon Tōsen.

BOOM!

Another explosion erupted, and the battlefield was once again engulfed in smoke.

When the haze cleared, Ichigo lay weakened on the ground. Tōsen, still in his monstrous form, was riddled with wounds, his body barely holding together.

"Something's happening..." Aaron murmured, narrowing his eyes. "Is this... regeneration?"

Tōsen let out a grotesque laugh. Before everyone's eyes, his wounds rapidly closed, his body restoring itself in mere moments.

"Hahaha! I win! I win!"

"Now, die!"

With an unhinged grin, he lunged at Ichigo, claws aimed straight for his face.

"Ichigo!"

"This isn't good!"

"It's over!"

Just as the group prepared to intervene, a black silhouette flickered into existence behind Tōsen.

Aaron.

In his hand, a black Zanpakutō gleamed ominously. He spoke in an emotionless voice, "Reflect."

In an instant, six massive cubic mirrors materialized, encasing Tōsen within their reflective prison.

Schink! Schink! Schink!

The sound of countless slashes echoed through the battlefield. Within moments, the mirrors shattered, and Tōsen collapsed into a pool of his own blood, his monstrous form reverting to his human body.

"Why..." Tōsen choked out weakly, his voice trembling with despair.

Aaron gazed at him coldly before replying, his tone devoid of emotion, "Because he is still alive."

As Aaron turned to leave, he suddenly felt an overwhelming force surging from behind him...

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