Death: This Death is a bit unorthodox.

And he was slashed without being able to react at all!

But... how is that possible?!

at this time,

A colossal pillar of fire erupted from Aizen's body, shooting straight into the sky, as if it would set the entire world ablaze!

"So...so strong!"

"Lord Aizen has been killed!?"

"How is this possible!?"

The Arrancars beneath the throne were all so shocked by what they saw that they stopped what they were doing, staring dumbfounded at everything that was happening before their eyes.

Meanwhile, Nnoitra and Charlotte, who were of higher status among the Arrancar, were filled with horror.

As former close retainers of Barragan, they knew better than anyone just how powerful and terrifying Aizen truly was.

This is a being capable of subduing Barragán and Sárcavaro by force.

But this almost invincible being was actually killed by that young man with a single strike!

"Damn it!"

Charlotte knelt directly at the foot of the throne steps, letting out a low growl of resentment.

His resentment did not stem from Aizen, but from His Majesty Barragan, whom he had always loyally followed.

He witnessed Aozaki Mayuki effortlessly crush Barragan's head.

Now that Aizen is dead, who can avenge his lord?

"The outcome was decided in an instant. This person is terrifying. I really want to have a match with him!"

Neutra exclaimed in surprise.

According to his original plan, a man whom Aizen valued so highly must be quite powerful.

After they meet, a thrilling and intense battle should ensue.

Ultimately, Barragan might have a chance to take advantage of the two being weakened to cut off Aizen's head and reclaim the throne.

But what is the reality?

Barragan and Aizen are both dead, and everything ends so cleanly and efficiently!

"Nnoitra, it's too early to talk about the outcome."

Just then, to Nnoitra's astonishment, Aizen's voice rang out again!

In an extremely bizarre and contorted posture, his entire body pitch black, he slowly and laboriously climbed out of the raging pillar of fire.

Unbelievable! Aizen is still alive!

This vitality is simply astonishing!

Not only that, the outer shell on his head, resembling a silkworm cocoon, also began to peel away gradually.

click-

It happened almost in the blink of an eye.

Countless cracks quickly appeared on Aizen's face.

Immediately afterwards, those shells, as hard as steel, turned to dust like fragile porcelain.

The pupation stage has now ended!

A terrifying spiritual pressure, like a tsunami, swept outwards in all directions.

The spiritual pressure was so strong that everyone present felt an unprecedented pressure of death.

However, there is an insurmountable dimensional gap between the two sides.

Their senses instinctively chose to ignore the effects of this spiritual pressure, and soon they could no longer feel anything.

Aizen's eyes gleamed with immense excitement.

He was panting heavily as he slowly stood up!

He could clearly feel that the power within his body was undergoing a tremendous change.

The spiritual pressure was rising at an unprecedented rate, seemingly without end!

His soul is constantly undergoing wondrous combinations and exchanges, propelling him toward higher dimensions.

The third fusion state, the completion stage of the Hogyoku!

"how so……"

A startled shout shattered the deathly silence of the scene.

It was Aizen's voice.

He looked down at his chest.

That once flawless hogyoku was now covered with fine cracks!

He tried to reach out and touch it, but just as his fingers were about to touch the jade, the entire precious jade shattered into pieces!

Fragments of the Hogyoku flew everywhere, like a magnificent yet tragic fireworks display.

Aizen stared blankly down at his empty chest, frozen in place, his expression dazed.

After a long while, he slowly raised his hand to cover his face, letting out a strange laugh.

"Has this guy gone mad?"

Aozaki Mayuki stared at Aizen, who was laughing wildly in front of him, and muttered to himself.

He tilted his head slightly, trying to decipher some clues from the other person's maniacal smile.

Aizen's potential is certainly far greater than that; in the original work, Aizen reached the fifth stage.

The fact that the Hogyoku has now been annihilated in the third stage is clearly due to some external interference.

That's right, the culprit is none other than Aozaki Mayuki.

He knew that Aizen was an exceptionally intelligent person.

Therefore, when he learned from Kuchiki Hibiki that Aizen was investigating him,

Aozaki Mayuki had already anticipated that her affair with Kurotsuchi Mayuri might be exposed.

The Technology Development Bureau was hacked, and Mayuri Kurotsuchi's research data was stolen, confirming Aozaki Mayuki's suspicions.

However, he had already taken precautions!

Although Aozaki Mayuki is not an expert in scientific research, she has participated in quite a few experimental projects.

Even if they don't completely change the technology, with Mayuri Kurotsuchi's help, it wouldn't be difficult to use some tricks or add some extra ingredients beforehand.

Having obtained Mayuri Kurotsuchi's technology, Aizen only needed some time to collect materials to complete the Hogyoku without Kisuke Urahara's half-finished product.

Given Aizen's abilities, there were many ways he could acquire Mayuri Kurotsuchi's technology, which would have been difficult for Aozaki Mayuki to stop at the time.

Aozaki Mayuki simply went along with it and placed Mayuri Kurotsuchi's technique in the most conspicuous place, waiting for him to take it.

With Aozaki Mayuki's involvement, the Hogyoku naturally developed some "minor flaws".

"Hahahaha, I understand. I have achieved the final evolution and no longer need something like the Hogyoku."

With a burst of maniacal laughter, Aizen slowly removed the mask from his face and gave Aozaki Mayuki a seemingly sincere smile.

"Zhengyue, I really should thank you properly. I couldn't have done this without you. Letting you go back then was definitely the right choice."

Aizen said softly, his tone carrying a hint of an enigmatic smile.

Before he could finish speaking, Aizen's figure vanished from the spot in an instant.

In the blink of an eye, he appeared in front of Aozaki Mazuki.

Wielding a sharp blade, he slashed at Aozaki Mayuki without hesitation.

Sparks flew everywhere, dazzling and spectacular.

This astonishing strike, under the watchful eyes of everyone, actually severed the solid earth!

Even the sky seemed to have been torn apart, with a huge gap appearing!

"This sword pressure!"

Charlotte and Neutra gasped, their pupils contracting simultaneously.

As Adjuchas-class Arrancars, they had naturally witnessed the pressure of the Shinigami's swords.

But such terrifying power is unprecedented and unheard of!

Such power is definitely not something an ordinary person could unleash!

Chapter 256 Higher Dimensions

Finally, I have the chance to avenge His Majesty Barragán.

Can that guy withstand such a terrifying attack?

Charlotte and Neutra, each with their own thoughts, turned their gazes toward the epicenter of the sword-induced explosion, a subtle glint in their eyes.

"See, Zhenyue, this is my true strength. You shouldn't be so arrogant!"

Aizen gazed at the severed world before him with a pleased smile.

Even without unleashing its Zanpakuto, it can cause such terrifying destruction!

This surpasses even Captain-Commander Yamamoto!

Of course, it still can't be compared to the Zanpakuto, but that's not important.

He will become someone who stands shoulder to shoulder with God!

"True! You've probably never witnessed such power firsthand, have you? Your imagination is limited by your own weakness!"

He suddenly reached out and ran his hand through his hair, tidying up the long strands, a hint of disappointment in his voice:

"I was ready to hear your song of kingship for me, but now it seems that I will not have that chance."