Bleach My days as an Espada

After Kurosaki Ichigo swung his Zanpakuto and it deflected off Aizen's blade, both he and Abarai Renji swiftly withdrew, maintaining a safe distance from Aizen and his allies.

"Do you really need to eliminate them, Master Aizen? "

A glimmer of bloodlust sparkled in Fiander's gaze, revealing his eagerness for action.

"Ah! That's fine; it doesn't really matter if we clear away one or two pieces of dust. The naked eye wouldn't discern the difference. "

Meanwhile, after a quick exchange with Renji, Kurosaki Ichigo finally cast his gaze upon Aizen. Although Fiander had previously encountered Ichigo, this marked the first occasion he had seen him in his Shinigami form.

"So. . . this is Aizen? "

The two strategized ways to defeat Aizen. Consequently, Kurosaki Ichigo, who had swung his sword with full force, was struck down hard, without even grazing Aizen's skin.

Then, Shunpo allowed Renji to appear and stab him once more. This time, he truly could not rise. With the two men guarding Rukia out of commission, Aizen could approach Rukia unimpeded.

"Come on, get up, Rukia Kuchiki. "

Yet, under Aizen's oppressive Reiatsu, Rukia found herself unable to move, merely watching Aizen in terror. Aizen then seized her by the collar, while Kurosaki Ichigo coughed up blood and murmured,

"Ru. . . Kia,"

Aizen glanced back at him and stated, "You've all done quite well, Invaders, though I should say, Kurosaki Ichigo. "

"You. . . what do you mean? "

"I've known you were here since your incursion into Rukongai West,"

Aizen proceeded to lecture Kurosaki Ichigo, claiming he was aware of every action they took after entering Soul Society, including the battle against Byakuya Kuchiki and Ichigo's unconscious Hollow. Everything Aizen anticipated. Ultimately, Aizen carried Rukia toward the base of Sōkyoku Hill, adding,

"I see. I thought Urahara Kisuke sent you to retrieve Rukia. Looks like you don't comprehend anything. "

"But regardless, let me enlighten you. Are you familiar with the four combat styles of Shinigami? They are Zanjutsu, Hakudo, Shunpo, and Kidō. Each possesses a so-called strength limit. No matter what you enhance, you'll confront the barrier of your own spiritual power, and growth will cease there. "

"In essence, that's the Shinigami's limit. So, is there any method to transcend this threshold and enhance all abilities beyond a critical point? "

"Indeed, there is one way, which is through a Shinigami's Hollow. "

Aizen's remarks triggered memories for Kurosaki Ichigo, recalling the moment he donned a mask while battling Byakuya Kuchiki.

"The Hollow of a Shinigami, the Shinigamification of the Hollow—by erasing the division between these opposing forces, its existence may ascend to a higher realm, theoretically speaking. "

"So, I covertly conducted various experiments aimed at altering both Shinigami and Hollows, including creating a Hollow that conceals Reiatsu, that can negate the capabilities of a Zanpakutō, and Hollows that merge with a Shinigami. However, none of these turned out as anticipated. "

"Neither I nor anyone else was able to discover a solution, but Urahara Kisuke succeeded in creating a substance capable of instantly bridging the gap between Hollows and Shinigami, defying the norms of Soul Society. "

"This substance is known as Hōgyoku. It poses a significant threat, which Urahara Kisuke must have recognized himself. "

"As a result, he attempted to eliminate the Hōgyoku, but ultimately failed to destroy the creation of his own making. In a state of frustration, he sought an alternative approach. "

"That involved enclosing the Hōgyoku within a protective barrier and subsequently concealing it within the depths of other souls. You must understand what I'm alluding to."

Aizen turned to Rukia and remarked, "The location Urahara Kisuke selected for hiding was you, Rukia Kuchiki. "

"When I uncovered this information, you were absent from the human realm. My instincts indicated the involvement of Urahara Kisuke. He has had a long-standing penchant for experimenting and concealing spirits devoid of spirit seeds, resulting in the Shinigami's whereabouts becoming obscured due to their use of a Gigai. "

"However, in parallel, the spiritual energy of a Shinigami inhabiting a Gigai will never fully recover, leading to a gradual attenuation of their connection. Ultimately, the soul itself may undesirably lose its spiritual essence, transforming from that of a Shinigami into an ordinary human soul, you understand, Rukia Kuchiki? "

"Only when you fully embrace humanity can he effectively conceal the Hōgyoku he created. "

"Fortunately, after a few months, you were located in the human world, and I promptly informed Central 46 of the. . . "

A menacing Reiatsu surged as Komamura Sajin, who had been bested by Fiander, appeared behind Aizen at an unexpected moment, shouting with fury:

"Aizen! ! "

Then a massive samurai sword descended from above, aiming for the top of Aizen's head.

"Looks like the pup is still alive. "

Using sonido, Fiander materialized behind Aizen, and with a mere flick of his finger, Komamura Sajin and his sword were instantly encased in ice.

"It's you! Are you truly allied with Aizen? And you, Tousen! This is unforgivable! Is this the tainted justice you pursue? "

"BANKAI! ! KOKUJO TENGEN MYO'O! ! "

Just as Komamura broke free from the ice and prepared to unleash his Bankai, Fiander had already approached his side; leaping gracefully, he placed his hand on Komamura's weapon and spoke softly:

"At such a critical juncture, silence would have served you better, don't you think? "

"How. . . is this even possible? When did this happen? "

Fiander's elusive movements disrupted Komamura Sajin's thoughts. Before he could react, Fiander unsheathed his Zanpakutō and began to chant.

"Freeze it! FROSTY HEAVENS"

In a flash, thick clouds enveloped Sōkyoku Hill, the atmosphere dimmed significantly, and the air's temperature plummeted sharply. As raindrops cascaded due to the fierce winds, within mere moments, everything surrounding Komamura Sajin became coated in frost, solidifying instantly, and he was rapidly transformed into a frozen statue.