Under Shuren's guidance, Aizen arrived at the lowest layer of hell, the Exspes Hell. Unlike the other layers of hell, the Exspes Hell was no
Under Shuren's guidance, Aizen arrived at the lowest layer of hell, the Exspes Hell.
Unlike the other layers of hell, the Exspes Hell was not filled with various screams and terrifying scenes of torture, but was surprisingly empty and quiet, with only a few jailers wandering aimlessly.
But even so, the sight of the Exspes Hell was still unbearable for ordinary people.
A very strong bloody aura permeated a dark land.
All the ground was completely made of piled-up flesh, interspersed with the organs of various creatures.
Walking on such a road could completely collapse the mind of a normal person.
The group didn't know how long they walked before they finally saw some different scenery.
They saw a huge flesh bud in the distance, with dozens of iron chains piercing through the petals of the bud, deep into the interior, as if locking something.
"The strongest person I know in the Exspes Hell is inside. But no matter how arrogant he is, as long as you hold the key to freedom in your hand, Aizen-sama, he can't possibly not submit," Shuren said respectfully, standing behind Aizen.
At this time, Aizen's group had become seven people. In addition to Aizen, Gin Ichimaru, and Tōsen Kaname, there were also Shuren's four companions.
The Togabito who had been killed directly by Gin Ichimaru at the beginning was also rescued before they came to the Exspes Hell.
Aizen nodded and walked to the huge flesh bud.
With a creepy sound of flesh wriggling, the flesh bud actually bloomed automatically.
At this time, everyone could see the scene inside the bud clearly. Even Aizen, who was used to seeing big scenes, couldn't help but show a look of surprise. He didn't expect the Togabito in the Exspes Hell to be so miserable.
In the center of the flesh bed in the bud, a person who had no skin, only muscles and nerve tissue, was bound by iron chains. This person was covered in blood, and countless worms with sharp teeth were gnawing on his body inside the bud.
Because this Togabito's skin had been completely peeled off, he couldn't close his eyes because he had no eyelids. A pair of bloodshot eyes stared blankly ahead.
Seeming to realize that someone had appeared, the pupils in his wide eyes moved slightly, and then he focused his gaze on Aizen, who was standing in front of him.
Opening his mouth, which had no lips and could directly see his teeth and gums, this Togabito said slowly in a hoarse voice, "Togabito? No, your aura is that of a Shinigami. Hahahaha, you foolish Shinigami, once you enter the Exspes Hell, don't even think about escaping. Even if you are not a Togabito, you will soon be killed by the will of hell here, and then become a Togabito, suffering forever in the Exspes Hell!"
Aizen smiled and said, "It seems that countless years of torture in hell have made you lose the ability to think and judge normally. If the will of hell could sense us, would I be able to stand in front of you so nonchalantly now?"
Hearing Aizen's words, a look of madness flashed in the Togabito's eyes: "Impossible, it's impossible for anyone to be safe in the Exspes Hell!!"
"A mere hell is just a somewhat grotesque garden in my eyes. I can give all the Togabito here freedom, and likewise, I can take away their freedom at any time. The key is whether they have enough value to me," Aizen said calmly, staring at this Togabito.
Hearing Aizen's words, a complex light flashed in the Togabito's eyes, containing shock, hope, doubt, and various other emotions.
"Value? As long as you can give me freedom, I, Kurogane, will be at your disposal!" The Togabito didn't hesitate at all and directly stated his attitude.
Aizen showed a satisfied smile and placed a hand on the Togabito's bloody chest.
As the spiritual pressure in Aizen's hand erupted, the chains binding the Togabito, the flesh bud, and the worms gnawing on the Togabito's body all turned to ashes, and the soul chains wrapped around the Togabito's chest also disappeared.
Without the shackles of power, the injuries on the Togabito's body immediately recovered rapidly under his own power, and the skin that had been completely peeled off also grew back.
Before long, a man with gray hair and a black sword stood in front of Aizen and his companions.
Although he was just standing there simply, he exuded an extremely strong killing intent, as if he were a god of murder who had walked out of a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood.
"Is this freedom?" Kurogane lowered his head and looked at his hands, muttering to himself in a trembling voice.
After a long time, he came back to his senses, raised his head, and looked straight at Aizen, who was on the side.
His power was much stronger than that of Shuren and the others, and he quickly discovered that the Aizen in front of him was an unfathomable powerhouse. He didn't directly try to eliminate Aizen like Shuren, who thought he was free without the shackles of the soul chains.
"I am Kurogane. There are five other Togabito of similar strength to me imprisoned in this Exspes Hell. I believe you will be interested in them," Kurogane said with a grin.
Hearing this, Aizen nodded: "Then I'll have to trouble you to lead the way."
A gleam of light flashed in his eyes, and Kurogane looked at Aizen's eyes and asked, "Leading the way is certainly no problem, but as my new superior, what exactly are you?"
Aizen smiled faintly: "Aizen Sōsuke, the new master of hell."
While Aizen was conquering hell, Ichigo Kurosaki, Orihime Inoue, and Yasutora Sado had secretly arrived in Hueco Mundo with the help of Kisuke Urahara.
Before they went to Hueco Mundo, they had undergone special training from Kisuke Urahara and Yoruichi Shihōin, and their strength had improved a lot compared to before.
However, both Kisuke Urahara and Yoruichi Shihōin were very clear that the power of Yasutora Sado and Orihime Inoue among the three was insignificant, and the only thing that could ultimately play a decisive role was Ichigo Kurosaki, who had great uncertainty.
However, what Ichigo Kurosaki and the others didn't know was that they were just three pawns in Kisuke Urahara's hands.
What they thought was an operation to rescue Uryū Ishida was actually a war between the Seireitei and Las Noches hidden behind the scenes.
In the Research and Development Department of the Seireitei, Kisuke Urahara was staring intently at the monitor. What was displayed on the monitor screen was Ichigo Kurosaki and the others. They themselves didn't know that Kisuke Urahara was paying attention to their every move.
"Don't you think that you are no different from the original Central 46 now, even more terrible than them?" Yoruichi Shihōin, who was beside Kisuke Urahara, said faintly.
Kisuke Urahara just stared intently at the screen of the monitor, still thinking about the various links and plans for the upcoming battle with Las Noches.
"Maybe this is the price of growth! Sometimes, if a person wants to grow, he must become what he once hated."
After a long time, Kisuke Urahara answered Yoruichi Shihōin's question in a calm tone.
Ever since he experienced the Soul Disappearance Incident and was framed by Aizen and forced to flee Soul Society, Kisuke Urahara was no longer a simple scientist Shinigami.
From that time on, his mentality had undergone tremendous changes.
For Kisuke Urahara in the past, technology was his greatest weapon.
But he knew that he couldn't defeat Yusuke or Aizen with technology alone. When necessary, he had to use the sacrifice of some people to help him achieve his goal.
Hearing this, Yoruichi Shihōin didn't say much and directly turned around and walked towards the exit of the Research and Development Department.
"I'm no longer a member of the Gotei 13. No matter what your plan is, I'll go to Hueco Mundo to support Ichigo and the others first," Yoruichi Shihōin said to Kisuke Urahara's back.
Hearing this, Kisuke Urahara frowned: "You are an indispensable combat force. If you have an accident in Hueco Mundo in advance, our chances of winning this war will be even lower."
"Sorry, I haven't kept up with your growth."
Yoruichi Shihōin left these words faintly, and then opened the door and left the Research and Development Department directly.
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