One Piece: Burning the Prison Clothes in the Setting Sun, Mihawk is dumbfounded.

Just as Dunn was leading the three on their mission, the Grim Reaper investigation team was on their side.

An operation led by five captains is a rare occurrence, demonstrating the significant impact of the emergence of this great forest.

Although Hueco Mundo is dangerous, with five captains around, even if they encounter a Hollow from Hueco Mundo, the battle will be easily won.

The group arrived at the outskirts of the great forest without much trouble.

The team took a temporary rest on one side of a hill.

Soi Fon walked up the sand dune, looked up at the large forest not far away, and couldn't hide her surprise.

Hueco Mundo is always a desolate yellow, with sand dunes being almost the only scenery here. Even the traces of trees are trees that have been dead for who knows how many years.

This situation lasted for a very, very long time, so long that it made people lose their sense of time.

But now, as far as the eye can see, vibrant green almost dominates the view.

The area is really large.

"Captain Soi Fon, what do you think caused this?"

Just as Soi Fon was checking the situation, a voice came from not far behind her.

Soi Fon's body tensed abruptly, and then she turned around sharply to look at the person behind her.

With his gentle expression, Aizen appeared to have no aggression whatsoever.

But Soi Fon's expression remained cold.

This guy was right next to her, but she didn't notice.

It seems everyone underestimated Captain Aizen.

After having this thought in mind, Soi Fon looked away and turned back to look at the distant forest.

"It's no easy feat to create this kind of commotion; whoever makes the move is someone you shouldn't mess with."

Soi Fon said.

"However, this time we're making quite a splash."

Aizen stepped forward and stood next to Soi Fon, looking towards the distant forest.

"Even if the Captain-Commander attaches great importance to this, it seems unnecessary to deploy so many people. Or perhaps, the objective this time isn't just an investigation; is Captain Soi Fon on another mission?"

Aizen turned to look at Soi Fon, a glint of light flashing across his glasses.

"Captain Aizen just needs to focus on his own work."

Soi Fon didn't respond at all and instead retorted directly.

"Okay, I'm just curious too. After all, I brought some people with me, and I'm going to bring them back safe and sound."

Aizen said, looking quite troubled.

Soi Fon frowned, but said nothing more, and turned to walk down the sand dune.

Then, Gin Ichimaru came up.

Gin Ichimaru walked up to Aizen and looked at the forest with his hands in his pockets.

"It's quite a sight, isn't it, Captain Aizen!"

Gin Ichimaru spoke with a smile, seemingly in casual conversation.

"It's truly spectacular. The guy who made the move must be incredibly powerful. This mission is probably not going to be easy."

Aizen remained calm.

"Just do your best. Our task is just to investigate."

Gin Ichimaru, upon hearing this, still wore that same smiling expression.

"That's a good point."

Aizen nodded.

However, he didn't want to continue acting here with Gin Ichimaru, since it was pointless.

Meanwhile, Death, who was resting beneath the dunes, naturally noticed what was happening here.

However, I didn't pay too much attention to it.

Not long after Aizen came down, Gin Ichimaru also returned.

"We are about to enter that forest. We don't know what's inside this forest that appeared suddenly, so we need to be extra careful."

After speaking, Retsu Unohana looked at Soi Fon.

"So, the goal this time is to find out what exactly created all of this, right?"

Retsu Unohana emphasized this again.

They had obviously overheard Aizen and Soi Fon's conversation earlier.

"Okay, you can leave once the investigation is complete."

Soi Fon mentioned "you," but naturally, she didn't include herself.

"Captain Soi Fon, to make such a big commotion, no matter what you use, the spiritual energy consumed must be terrifying, even unimaginable. Just the fact that you can do that shows how powerful this target is."

This is very dangerous.

Kuchiki Byakuya frowned and spoke directly, making it clear.

An investigation is fine, but if it's about assassination, then the meaning is quite different.

You might end up getting yourself involved.

"There's no need to worry about Captain Kuchiki. I know what I'm doing."

Soi Fon shook her head and didn't say anything more.

After a short rest, the group continued their mission.

The group of Death Gods slightly dispersed and quickly approached the great forest.

Just as they were about to reach the edge of the great forest, a beam of light suddenly shot out from the forest and struck the yellow sand in front of the Grim Reapers.

boom!

A huge explosion rang out.

The rapidly moving Grim Reapers all stopped, their expressions wary.

"Death, you are not welcome here."

On a branch of a giant tree at the edge of the great forest, Koyatai Stark, holding onto the trunk, looked down at Death and spoke.

However, he was also quite surprised.

These Grim Reapers who arrived all seemed to be quite powerful.

This force is impossible to contend with in Hueco Mundo without a sufficient number of Hollows.

"Empty!"

The moment they saw Stark, all the Grim Reapers could confirm his identity.

However, Stark's completely human-like appearance made the Grim Reapers look solemn.

The highest level of the Great Void.

Vastod-level Hollows.

These guys are all quite strong; they can rival or even suppress a captain-level Grim Reaper.

Moreover, there is more than one.

Just after Stark spoke, figures appeared from the branches of other large trees.

He made no attempt to conceal his powerful aura.

Being stared at by so many Vasto Lordes, even with several captains present, the other Shinigami felt immense pressure.

"This looks like things are going to get complicated."

Aizen pushed up his glasses, his voice becoming serious.

"Looks like a big battle is coming, but I don't know if we can defeat these guys."

The smiling expression on Gin Ichimaru's face also disappeared.

The play still needs to be performed.

However, it wasn't all an act.

These guys are almost all on par with Barragán.

"A second warning: this is not your territory."

Stark frowned when he saw that Death below hadn't moved, and spoke again.

"Why waste your breath on them?"

Suddenly, a furious voice rang out, followed by a beam of white light shooting out from the great forest.

Every time it steps into the area, it triggers a sandstorm.

Silver instantly rushed in front of a group of Death Gods, about to plunge into them.

when!

With a flash, a long sword blocked the white figure.

Kuchiki Byakuya intervened, blocking the figure with his sword and then quickly swung it around.

"Damn it. How dare you stop me!"

The white figure retreated swiftly, dodging Byakuya Kuchiki's sword. Only then did most of the Shinigami realize that it was a Hollow resembling a wolf, its body encased in bone plates.

"Shoot him, sharpshooter!"

After meeting Aizen's gaze, Gin Ichimaru, who had his hands in his pockets, suddenly spoke.

The knife that was originally hidden in his sleeve suddenly extended and instantly reached the side of the white wolf-like Hollow.

when!

A figure stood in front of the stabbing dagger.

The fully shattered, boyish appearance of a Hollow blocked Gin Ichimaru's sword.