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Blackbeard listened without hesitation and began to explain with a wave of his hand.

"You should know who I am. I'm just like you, trapped in that godforsaken place until recently. And right after I got out, some strange guy came knocking on my door..."

As he said this, a fierce glint flashed in his small eyes, and Aizen immediately understood. This guy had probably suffered at the hands of that strange fellow...

Listening carefully to Blackbeard's explanation, Aizen finally understood the guy's purpose.

If he wasn't mistaken, Blackbeard really was one of them, both from another world who somehow ended up in this world and were trapped in an alternate dimension. The difference was that he hadn't realized it, since he was already sealed before he arrived, while Blackbeard was in a much worse situation.

The alternate dimension he was in was an ocean, and according to him, he was trapped there for a full three years—three years! Just in one ocean! Even Aizen couldn't help but feel sorry for him…

Fortunately, although there was no one else in that sea area besides him, the fish in the sea and the supplies on his ship would be refreshed regularly, which prevented Blackbeard from starving to death in the alternate dimension.

This life, worse than being in prison, continued until recently, when Blackbeard noticed that the space trapping him was becoming unstable, with spatial rifts appearing intermittently. So he prepared to fight back, intending to use his power to increase the damage to the space, but soon a mysterious figure approached him...

Although he didn't find out what the strange guy looked like, Blackbeard's description suggested that the man possessed a blade capable of cutting through space, which allowed him to freely enter and exit various alternate dimensions.

That person took Blackbeard into another dimension, and according to him, everyone in that dimension was like them, someone who had drifted over from other worlds...

Things wouldn't have been a big deal at this point, since even if they could reunite, it would only be in another dimension. That strange guy seemed unable to break through the barrier between the real world and the other dimension. But just two days ago, things suddenly took a turn for the better.

The separation between the alternate dimension and the real world has disappeared...

This is really going to be a big problem. All these visitors from other dimensions have come to the real world, and Blackbeard is one of them.

Unlike other visitors from other worlds who try every means to return, Blackbeard's idea is simple: he wants to dominate the new world and stand at the top of it!

purpose?

what is that?

Sorry, Blackbeard only wants to be at the top of the world. As for what he'll do after he gets there... well, he'll figure that out first.

Aizen: "..."

Is this person crazy?

Trying to recruit people without even a specific goal? You're dreaming!

After a brief silence, Aizen decided to change the subject and stop paying attention to his unrealistic dreams.

"Then, Mr. Blackbeard, how did you know my whereabouts?" Aizen politely changed the subject.

He was now very curious about how the other party had found him. After all, the world was neither too big nor too small, and he had always been in a state of infiltration and had never fought. Logically speaking, even if the other party had found him, it was impossible for them to have found him so quickly.

"Hahaha... I don't know either."

Blackbeard laughed and said, "Someone else gave me the news, saying that you were released by that blue-haired guy. I don't know what happened either."

Aizen frowned and glanced at Blackbeard. This guy was probably just being used by others, and he seemed completely unaware of the specifics.

"Hahaha, so are you going to join my team or not?"

Seeing that Aizen remained silent, Blackbeard grew impatient, his small eyes fixed on Aizen, who was much shorter than him: "I've wasted so much breath on you, if you don't join me, hmph..."

Although he didn't finish speaking, the threatening tone in his voice was clear even to the two little ones hiding behind the door.

Looking up at Blackbeard, Aizen narrowed his eyes slightly. He couldn't even remember the last time he'd heard such a threat. He only remembered that back then he was still under Hirako Shinji's command. The latter seemed to have sensed his hidden abilities, and thus repeatedly tested and threatened him, to which he had given a dignified answer…

"Excuse my bluntness, Mr. Blackbeard." Aizen adjusted his glasses, his tone still as gentle as ever: "Your offers don't seem to be enough to sway me!"

Since he was no longer in his own world, Aizen was too lazy to pretend anymore, especially when facing such an idiot...

"Oh?"

Blackbeard reached for the sword at his waist, his eyes widening as he stared at Aizen, seemingly about to strike...

The two people peeking from outside the door couldn't help but hold their breath...

The two stared at each other for three seconds.

"Hahaha, you're quite an interesting fellow!"

Blackbeard released his sword and laughed, seemingly unconcerned about Aizen's rejection: "Don't worry, we are kindred spirits after all. Even if you don't join my fleet, I won't do anything to you."

what the hell!

The two women who were peeping twitched at the corners of their mouths. They had clearly been threatened, and this was the end result?

What a waste of our tension!

However, they were still relieved. If this three-meter-tall little giant had started causing trouble, they seriously doubted whether the rooftop would have collapsed...

Unlike the two children who breathed a sigh of relief, Aizen actually looked at Blackbeard with newfound respect.

If it weren't for that final twist, he would have really thought Blackbeard was the kind of clueless idiot who knew nothing...

However, this also successfully piqued Aizen's interest.

"Hehe, I'm glad Mr. Blackbeard understands. After all, all I want is to be an ordinary teacher."

Looking at Blackbeard with a hint of gratitude, Aizen seemed genuinely thankful at that moment, unless one knew him well...

Unfortunately, no one present knew him.

"Hahaha, is that really so?" Blackbeard looked at him meaningfully: "I already told you, we're the same kind."

"And there are five of us like us!"

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A City of Ghosts and Monsters: Chapter 51 Refusal to Join

Aizen certainly understood Blackbeard's meaning.

He had heard Yuki Osamu say that people like him from another world were all heinous criminals.

As for why it's a heinous crime... going against the protagonist is a heinous crime!

This story, which sounds like something out of a picture book, actually sounds absurd, but Aizen believed it. After all, he himself couldn't understand why Kurosaki Ichigo had the Mugetsu move, which directly broke his defenses.

Moreover, he believed that if their world was destined to have a protagonist, then that person would undoubtedly be Ichigo Kurosaki.

After all, the other party was too special, so special that even Aizen, who indirectly created him, thought he was special.

And as someone who opposes Ichigo Kurosaki, isn't he the villain?

It seems that Blackbeard has also noticed this, or perhaps someone told him.

None of that matters. What matters is that Blackbeard's meaning is very clear: we're all the same, so stop pretending to be nice and you can't fool me.

"Five people... Where are the other three? Are you all traveling together or splitting up?"

Since the other party had already made their point clear, Aizen stopped pretending and simply asked directly.

"Hahaha, you should have done this a long time ago. People like us don't need to pretend in this lowly world." Blackbeard laughed loudly, very unrestrained and arrogant: "The other three are not like me. They just hide together and fuss about how to get back."

"If you ask me, we've already arrived in the new world, and we're still worrying about how to get back. We're just a bunch of useless trash!"

"What a wonderful world this is! With our power, no one can resist us. It's only a matter of time before we rule the world. Isn't it great to be king and conqueror here?"

"What a bunch of trash!"

So that's how it is. Was there a disagreement?

Looking at Blackbeard's disdainful expression, Aizen seemed to be deep in thought. Based on Blackbeard's words, it was clear that the other party looked down on the other three. Of course, this might also be an illusion created by Blackbeard, after all, this guy's mind didn't seem as rough as his appearance.

"So join my fleet, and let's rule the world together!"

Blackbeard extended another invitation to Aizen, his tone much more sincere than before, suggesting this was his true invitation.

However, no matter how sincere you are, it's useless.

Aizen shook his head, expressionless, and said, "Thank you for your invitation, but I have no interest in your ideals."

What a joke! It's obvious that Blackbeard doesn't have enough information. He doesn't even know Yuki's strength, yet he's thinking about ruling the world. It's utterly absurd.

Aizen doesn't mind being subordinate to others, as long as their goals align with his or interest him. But ruling the world... what an old-fashioned villain's statement?

His current goal is the stars and the sea beyond this world!

However, the instant Aizen refused, a dazzling blade of light slashed fiercely toward his neck.

"Since you won't agree, then I can only apologize!" Blackbeard grinned ferociously, his muscles bulging, and his slash even brought up a gust of wind.

"ah!"

"Woo..."

The strong wind blew open the rooftop door, which was originally slightly ajar. The two girls who were already pressed against the door were almost thrown over by the force of the door's impact and narrowly escaped falling down the stairs.

The two little ones' screams went completely unnoticed by the two people on the rooftop. Their clumsy attempts to hide had already been noticed by the two, but neither of them paid any attention to it.

This strike was unexpected and used at least 80% of its force. At the moment the strike was made, Blackbeard seemed to already see Aizen's head fall to the ground.

But when his sword was ten centimeters away from Aizen's neck, his expression changed.

"You're really good; you almost hurt me."

Aizen held the sword in one hand, his face full of admiration.

Blackbeard's face darkened, his left fist clenched tightly, a layer of visible misty white light enveloping his fist as he raised it high, about to smash it down on Aizen's face.

"That's it for now."

A cold voice rang out, followed by a bright arc of light that streaked across the space between the two.

Blackbeard's expression changed, and his massive body leaped backward with a surprisingly agile gait.

Even Aizen's expression changed slightly, and he took a small step back.

As the arc of light dissipated, a thin scratch appeared on the ground where the two met.

The scratch was so tiny that even a child could make a deeper scratch on the ground with a pebble.

However, neither of them dared to be careless.

The space opened up, and a person emerged from the black mist.

A blue trench coat, short white hair, and a katana in his hand.

“Virgil…” Blackbeard stared at the other man with a grim expression.

Virgil glanced at him indifferently: "I'll deal with you when we get back."

"Hmph..." Blackbeard's expression turned even uglier, but even so, he didn't say anything more.

Aizen felt a chill run down his spine. Blackbeard was clearly no pushover, yet he was being suppressed by this guy named Vergil and didn't dare to utter a sound.

Not simple...

“Aizen Sousuke…that’s your name, right?” Vergil glanced at the two little ones hiding behind the door before turning his gaze to Aizen: “You’re hanging out with that blue-haired guy now?”

Nodding, Aizen maintained a smile on his face, but secretly became wary.

He didn't remember giving his name.

Seeing him nod, Virgil didn't waste any more words: "Then it seems we're not on the same page. But could you please pass on a message to that person?"

"Please say."

"We don't have much interest in this world; we just want to return to our own. If you have a solution, we can cooperate."

Virgil spoke very fast, but his pronunciation was so clear that it was not difficult for anyone to understand him.

Nodding, Aizen replied, "I understand. I will pass on your message."

After receiving Aizen's reply, Vergil drew his sword and casually tore a rift in the air with a fluid and effortless movement.

"Let's go, Blackbeard."

Without even glancing at Blackbeard, he stepped into the crevice, disappearing in a swift and decisive manner.

With a dark expression, Blackbeard followed behind him with extreme reluctance. Just before stepping into the crevice, he suddenly turned around.

"Hahaha, Aizen, I always keep my word, and the doors of my fleet are always open for you!"

Aizen: "..."

I always felt that this guy's thought process was different from that of normal people.

As Blackbeard stepped into the rift, the rift gradually narrowed until it disappeared.

"The ability to cut through space... looks like a formidable opponent."

Aizen pursed his lips and sighed.

He had encountered spatial abilities before, but he had never seen anyone cut through space so effortlessly as Virgil.