Bleach My days as an Espada

"The core of the south, the eye of the north, the edges of the west, and the tips of the east, gather with the breeze, dispel the rain! Fifty-eight of Bakudō. Strike the toe and pursue the sparrow. "

Within Central 46, Kotetsu Isane pressed her hands together to create handprints before activating a rune on the ground that revealed the location of Aizen and others' Reiatsu.

"31, 64, 83, 97," "Captain Unohana, we have pinpointed the target's movement location! " "Three hundred thirty-two east, one thousand five hundred sixty-six north, there. . . "

"That points to Sōkyoku Hill. "

Unohana acknowledged with a nod, then approached the critically injured Tōshirō and Hinamori who were kneeling on the ground. She addressed Kotetsu Isane:

"Please promptly locate all captains and vice-captains and inform them of the situation here. "

"Share everything we know about Aizen Sōsuke and his whereabouts. Additionally, relay this information to the young ones as well. "

Kotetsu Isane nodded in understanding while Unohana drew her Zanpakutō, stating, "I will need your assistance, as I now proceed to provide emergency care for Captain Hitsugaya and Vice-Captain Hinamori. " "Arise, Minazuki! "

While Unohana Retsu placed the gravely injured Tōshirō and Hinamori within Minazuki's form, Kotetsu Isane inscribed a spiritual pattern on her arm. She then opened her palm and recited:

"Bakudō seventy-seven - quite empty! ! "

A blue spiritual pattern materialized in the air, connecting all the captains, vice-captains, and others, including Kurosaki Ichigo, through Bakudō's power within the Seireitei.

"Gotei 13 captains, vice-captains, and fellow warriors, this is the fourth division's vice-captain, Kotetsu Isane. "

"This is an urgent message from Division 4 Captain Unohana Retsu and myself, Kotetsu Isane! "

"Now, everything I share next is the truth! "

Simultaneously, all Shinigami engaged in battle halted their movements. Even Kurosaki Ichigo, who was locked in combat with Byakuya Kuchiki, forcibly removed the mask of his own volition, barely resisting the Hollow influence.

The white Hollow energy, transformed by Fiander's soul, exhibited less intensity in Kurosaki Ichigo's body than before, where he would frequently lose consciousness.

During his confrontation with Byakuya Kuchiki, just as defeat loomed, White manifested, and a mask appeared on his face, seizing control of Kurosaki Ichigo's body, even though Kurosaki Ichigo was still unaware and felt oddly dissociated when donning the mask.

The ferocious and malevolent presence, as perceived by the fallen Byakuya Kuchiki, resembled that of a Hollow.

All the captains and vice-captains were in disbelief at what Kotetsu Isane had just stated. The Shinigami, particularly those close to the three captains—Aizen, Ichimaru Gin, and Tousen Kaname—were convinced they had misheard.

Meanwhile, Komamura Sajin, who had been severely injured by Fiander's Hadō, had fully regained consciousness.

During Fiander's confrontation with Zaraki Kenpachi, he sensed something was off. As a werewolf, his acute sense of smell led him to track Tousen Kaname until he eventually found him among the gathered captains at Sōkyoku Hill.

"Step back, Abarai. "

Aizen reiterated the command once more.

"No, I won't allow you to harm Rukia. "

At that moment, Aizen's patience was wearing thin, and he slowly advanced toward Renji.

"You are incredibly obstinate, Abarai. If you refuse to release Rukia Kuchiki, then we are left with no alternative. "

As he spoke, Aizen unsheathed his Zanpakutō, while Ichimaru Gin, Tousen Kaname, and Fiander merely observed the impending clash with cold indifference.

"Ugh—"

With a swift slash of the zanpakutō, Renji, who was protecting Rukia, narrowly evaded death. Aizen, however, was unfazed and remarked:

"You deftly dodged my strike, Abarai. You've truly improved. I find pleasure in that, but I still wish you would reconsider. As your former teacher, it pains me to see you face demise. "

Aizen's comments sparked Renji's fury as he retorted:

"Pained to see me die? Give me a break! Why did you kill Hinamori? She idolized you so much! "

Aizen looked condescendingly at the weary and gasping Renji and replied:

"Hinamori could not exist without me. That was the essence of my guidance and training. "

"If it were viable, I would not have taken her life. I planned for her to eliminate Hitsugaya and Kira, but things went awry. "

"That's why I granted her a final act of mercy. Don't you think it was more merciful for me to end her life? "

Renji bowed his head, letting out a bitter smile.

"I see now, Hinamori and Kira were mere pawns in your game. I finally get it; you are no longer the Captain Aizen I once knew! "

"While I cannot fathom your reasoning, I will never surrender Rukia to you."

He tightened his embrace around Rukia, his determination growing stronger.

"What a pity, Abarai. The Aizen Sōsuke you knew never existed in reality. "

As soon as he finished speaking, Renji leaped upward, swinging his Zanpakutō and activating Shikai to strike at Aizen.

"Indeed, you are the most troublesome of the trio. "

Aizen seized Renji's blade with his bare hands, yanking it effortlessly, resulting in Zabimaru in its Shikai form being promptly shredded. Aizen's speed was such that Renji barely had time to react before taking a hit!

"Eh—"

Renji, drenched in his own blood, could no longer endure. His legs weakened, and he sank partially to the ground, striving to keep his footing, yet he clung to Rukia tightly in his grasp. With great effort, Renji managed to utter:

"I won't. . . let go of Rukia! "

Aizen, however, had no intention of allowing Renji further time; he brought his weapon down swiftly, but a black blade materialized to intercept the strike, and with the clash of metal, Aizen's attack was deflected.

"Hey! Why are you kneeling? Looks like Rukia's quite a burden, huh? "

"I'm here to assist you, Renji! "

In that critical moment, Kurosaki Ichigo, in his Bankai form, finally made his entrance.