The Demon King, reborn in Japan as a monk

"Oh?" Aizen raised his hand and pushed up his glasses, a thoughtful expression flashing across his face. "Is it Gin Ichimaru? No, it shouldn't be him. After all, although he has been lurking by my side with ulterior motives from the beginning, he also has his own goals to achieve. Therefore, he will not betray me or even incite you to join forces to capture me until his goal is achieved."

"It's not Tosen either, after all, he's a blindly loyal person, a fool who won't turn back or regret once he's set his mind on a goal. In other words, it should be someone outside of the current Gotei 13..."

"Hmm, it's Urahara Kisuke, isn't it?" After pondering for a moment, Aizen looked at Kyoraku Shunsui with an expression that seemed to confirm that he hadn't misspoke.

Kyoraku Shunsui remained silent, pulling at his straw hat.

"As expected, it's that persistent ghost." Aizen chuckled.

"Aizen, why did you rebel, and even resort to such brutal methods to kill the wise men of the Central 46?" The Captain-Commander, having listened to Retsu Unohana and Shunsui Kyoraku's conversation with Aizen, once again demanded.

"Rebellion, huh... The reason is simple: the Soul Society can no longer give me what I want," Aizen chuckled.

"What do you want?" Jushiro Ukitake asked, frowning.

"I want to stand in the heavens. But you, the Seireitei, and these so-called sages in the Central 46, only create all sorts of shackles and useless rules to bind us, forcing us to crawl on the ground like beasts, at the mercy of these maggot-like creatures who drive and judge us. As for the Seireitei, do you really have no thoughts at all?" Aizen's smiling gaze swept over the captains, including Ukitake Jushiro, Kyoraku Shunsui, Unohana Retsu, and Zaraki Kenpachi, as he questioned them provocatively.

"That's no reason for you to rebel against Soul Society." Seeing the tense atmosphere, the Captain-Commander slammed his cane on the ground with a sharp "snap" and reprimanded him sternly.

"Why won't you let me continue? Are you afraid that I'll shake their beliefs?" Aizen chuckled.

"Aizen, surrender. Considering your past achievements, I might spare your life and not kill you." The Captain-Commander, not wanting to waste any more words with Aizen, opened his eyes and focused his aura on Aizen, who was in a high position, and said.

"And then let me be judged, imprisoned, and even killed by the new sages?" Aizen sneered.

"Stubborn to the end," the captain said coldly.

Without further ado, he shouted, "Everyone, listen to my command! Immediately seize this traitor before you! Death or life is no object!"

"Yes!" everyone, including Ishihara Sho, responded.

"Perfect timing. I'd also like to see how strong each of the captains is, and whether they can bring me even more novel experiences," Aizen said calmly.

"You keep going on and on, it's so annoying! Aizen, die!" Kenpachi Zaraki couldn't stand this kind of endless conversation, so he roared and charged at Aizen first.

Chapter 210 Siege of Aizen

Kenpachi Zaraki had only run halfway when he was completely enveloped by a huge black cube—

Hado #90 - Black Coffin!

In the original work, Aizen used this very move to instantly kill Komamura Sajin, the captain of the 7th Division who was not present at the time.

Seeing this, Byakuya Kuchiki of the Sixth Division knew that a rash attack would be pointless, so he immediately drew his Zanpakuto and gripped it in his hand—

"Scatter, Senbonzakura."

In an instant, the Zanpakuto in Byakuya Kuchiki's hand shattered from the sword's point of origin, turning into countless pink cherry blossom petals. Under Byakuya Kuchiki's command, these petals surged towards Aizen like a hardened wave.

Aizen didn't make any big moves. He simply raised his arm, and a huge transparent wall suddenly appeared, like a dragon-slaying stone used to prevent theft in an ancient tomb, blocking Byakuya Kuchiki's Senbonzakura attack.

The Eighty-First Binding Path – Severing Emptiness!

Upon seeing this, Kyoraku Shunsui couldn't help but utter "Ara, ara" twice, released his Zanpakuto, and turned to call out to Ukitake Jushiro.

"Ukitake!"

Ukitake understood and released his Zanpakuto. Kyoraku Shunsui's attack then slammed down on Ukitake Jushiro. Ukitake Jushiro absorbed the attack with the left Zanpakuto, which had become a pair of swords, while the right sword pointed at Aizen. Kyoraku Shunsui's attack was like a laser beam, instantly passing through space and flying in front of Aizen.

However, Aizen simply tilted his head slightly, thus dodging the sudden attack.

"What exquisite coordination! No wonder they are the only two Zanpakuto that have appeared in pairs in Soul Society so far," Aizen praised.

At that moment, the black coffin containing Kenpachi Zaraki broke open, and Kenpachi Zaraki, covered in blood, walked out. He chuckled and charged at Aizen once again.

Injuried?

That would only make him feel even more pleasure.

"What a beast," Aizen remarked.

No sooner had he finished speaking than Byakuya Kuchiki's Senbonzakura swarmed toward Aizen from all directions once again.

Meanwhile, Mayuri Kurotsuchi wasn't idle either. He raised his hand and pointed his fingers, unleashing his Kido technique at Aizen—

"A wall of iron sand, a pagoda in the shape of a monk, the gleaming iron glowing, because of its resolve, it ultimately fell silent—bound to seventy-five, pierced by five iron pillars!"

Instantly, five enormous iron pillars emerged from the void and fell directly towards Aizen's limbs and head.

If this is implemented, even if it cannot actually suppress Aizen, it will be enough to delay his reaction time by one or two seconds, allowing Byakuya Kuchiki and Kenpachi Zaraki's attacks to land on him.

Aizen's response was even simpler. With a slight smile, a transparent inverted triangle shield, resembling an upside-down pyramid, suddenly appeared outside Aizen's body, blocking Mayuri Kurotsuchi's Kido while also stopping Byakuya Kuchiki's attack.

Even though the number of the binding spell used by Aizen was not as high as that of Mayuri Kurotsuchi, it was still no match for Aizen's immense spiritual pressure. With the force of the flying brick, even though Aizen abandoned the incantation on the basis of the low number, the power of the Kido he emitted was still astonishing, making people deeply feel the huge gap between people.

Then, with no one around to stop him, Kenpachi Zaraki rushed to Aizen's side, unleashing his spiritual pressure and slashing at the protective barrier of the Mountain-Tilting Crystal that Aizen had released.

"when!"

Kenpachi Zaraki was very unhappy that his attack failed to break through Aizen's defenses. He continued to unleash his spiritual pressure and stubbornly fought against the defensive wall of the mountain crystal.

Finally, after a short while, accompanied by a series of cracking sounds, Touyama's defenses were finally broken by Kenpachi Zaraki's attack, allowing Kenpachi's attack to fall on Aizen.

This time, Aizen did not choose to take the attack head-on, but instead used Shunpo to dodge Kenpachi Zaraki's attack.

Byakuya Kuchiki's attack drew near...

"As expected of the captains, their combined power is truly surprising," Aizen chuckled, still dodging with Shunpo.

"But that's all for now..."

As he spoke, Aizen stretched out his arm, as if he were trying to grasp something from the void.

However, the result was far beyond his expectations; he was unable to obtain what he wanted.

"You're summoning your Zanpakuto, aren't you?" Unohana Retsu, who had been behaving very well as a support staff member, smiled and said, "Don't waste your time. After I discovered the anomaly in your corpse, I sealed it with a seal. So you can't call back your Zanpakuto until the seal I set up breaks."

"As expected of you, Captain Unohana." Aizen's expression changed slightly upon hearing this.

Just as a Shinigami with a Zanpakuto and one without are two different kinds of Shinigami, the strength that Aizen can display with Kyoka Suigetsu and Aizen without his bare hands is also different.

For example, right now, although he can hold his own against several captains using Kido, Shunpo, and even Hakuda, and even hold his own against them, if he had Kyoka Suigetsu in his hands, unless the Captain-Commander personally intervened, everyone present would be nothing but easy targets in his eyes.

It's something that can be dealt with in one strike.

Unexpectedly, at this crucial moment, the Zanpakuto slipped out of sight due to his plan and Retsu Unohana's caution.

This is really bad news.

It seems we'll have to rely on other means to fight.

Just then, Hitsugaya Toshiro, who had been relatively quiet until now, appeared in front of him. Without hesitation, Aizen charged forward and closed the distance to Hitsugaya, grabbing his sword-wielding hand with one hand. Then, turning halfway around, he simultaneously kicked Hitsugaya away with a side kick while using both hands to snatch Hitsugaya's Zanpakuto, Hyōrinmaru.

As mentioned earlier, a Zanpakuto is a manifestation of a Shinigami's qualities and a projection of their mind. It is the weapon and tool that is most compatible with the user. Therefore, as soon as Aizen held the Hyōrinmaru in his hand, it emitted an unimaginable low temperature, freezing the air and forming ice that enveloped Aizen's hand holding the Hyōrinmaru.

"It's true what they say, like master, like Zanpakuto," Aizen chuckled upon seeing this.

With a surge of spiritual pressure, the ice encasing his hands shattered completely. Aizen then activated Shunpo once more, shaking off the pursuit of Senbonzakura from behind, and charged towards Senbonzakura's master, Kuchiki Byakuya.

Once we deal with him, the others won't be a problem...

Because their Zanpakuto cannot be used at long range or directly at long range, they can use Kido to slowly maneuver and seize victory.

Kyoraku Shunsui, not wanting Aizen to achieve his goal so easily, moved at the same time as Ukitake Jushiro, blocking Kuchiki Byakuya's path.

Chapter 211 Two

"Slaying Wheel!"

Since Kyoraku Shunsui had decided to make his move, he didn't waste any time or words. With a swift slash of both hands, a ring of light shot out from his sword, crashing into Aizen who was charging towards him like a flying disc.

Aizen dodges.

Then, Jushiro Ukitake appeared in his sight, holding a strange weapon that looked more like an enlarged blade at the front of a halberd, rather than a sword. Aizen had no choice but to clash his awkwardly held Hyōrinmaru with Jushiro Ukitake.

"when!"

Ukitake Jushiro involuntarily took two steps back, and Kyoraku Shunsui charged at him again.

"Shadow Ghost!"

"puff!"

A sharp blade, formed entirely from a jet-black shadow, emerged from the shadow beneath Aizen's feet and struck Aizen's body, who was unable to dodge in time.

But it's only superficial; for Aizen, who has profound spiritual pressure, it's actually not a big threat!

Just like Kenpachi Zaraki, who was still full of energy and jumping around even after being wrapped in a black coffin, for Shinigami, spiritual pressure is life, defense, and attack power!

Therefore, as long as the spiritual pressure is high enough, it is possible to do many things that ordinary Shinigami cannot.

Then, Jushiro Ukitake charged forward again, slashing at Aizen with his sword.

Aizen swung his sword in resistance.

"boom!"

Unexpectedly, Ukitake Jushiro's power this time far exceeded that of his previous attack, catching Aizen off guard and causing him to stagger back half a step. But immediately, Kyoraku Shunsui reappeared beside him, his shadow blade appearing and piercing Aizen's body...

Upon seeing this, Aizen narrowed his eyes.

The burst of spiritual pressure, like a shockwave, forced both Ukitake Jushiro and Kyoraku Shunsui, who were still trying to launch a counterattack, back away.

"If I'm not mistaken, Captain Ukitake's Zanpakuto ability is absorption and release, right? Or to be more specific, the sword in his left hand is used to absorb attacks, whether physical or spiritual pressure or Kido-type energy attacks. After conversion, it can be combined with your own power and released through the sword in your right hand. Am I right?" Aizen's researcher mentality exploded as he squinted at Ukitake Jushiro, whose face seemed to be growing paler not far away.

"As for Captain Kyoraku Shunsui's Zanpakuto... Kageki, it must be an attack method that uses shadows as a medium, right? Considering that you always stepped on my shadow when you attacked before, it should be that only when you step on my shadow can your Zanpakuto's ability take effect, making the shadow be influenced by you and become a weapon that can attack me, am I right?" Ignoring the silent Ukitake Jushiro, Aizen turned to Kyoraku Shunsui beside him and said.

"Oh dear, oh dear, how could you say something like that in front of others? Captain Aizen, you really have a bad heart," Kyoraku Shunsui replied flippantly.

Ishihara Akira, Unohana Retsu, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, and Kurotsuchi Mayuri remained motionless, observing the scene unfold.

Hitsugaya Toshiro wanted to help, but the sword was in Aizen's hands, and he wasn't skilled in hand-to-hand combat, so he could only make things worse. Therefore, he could only stay on the sidelines with resentment, hoping to find a chance to snatch Hyōrinmaru back and fulfill his duty.

Kenpachi Zaraki was able to move and ran down from his seat, but because Aizen's previous opponents were Shunsui Kyoraku and Jushiro Ukitake, he didn't find a good opportunity to intervene.

Byakuya Kuchiki summoned Senbonzakura back and even created a cherry blossom ring, encircling himself, Jushiro Ukitake, Shunsui Kyoraku, and Aizen within it, to prevent Aizen from escaping from their encirclement if things went wrong.

As for the only vice-captain level Shinigami present, Chojiro Sasakibe, with all the captains already making their moves, it was really not wise for him to rush forward rashly. Even though his seniority was only lower than the Captain-Commander and Retsu Unohana, and his strength was only below the two of them, it was better not to step forward rashly for the sake of the other captains' reputation.

Therefore, just like the Captain-Commander, he stood there calmly, serving as his Captain-Commander's bodyguard while watching the battle unfold before him.