Chapter 63 - Tension (1/2)

The next day

Itachi stood with the other Captains and Lieutenants above the fake Karakura Town. In front of them, a large Garganta opened up above them and a lone figure walked through it as another stayed inside. Aizen gazed at the Captains and Lieutenants standing below him and glanced at Itachi.

”I had originally expected you to join Kurosaki in Hueco Mundo, Uchiha. But no matter. I know this is not Karakura Town and all of you are of no real threat to me.” Aizen commented to himself, before shifting his gaze to Yamamoto.

”Starrk, Barragan, Harribel. Come here.” Aizen said.

Suddenly, three more Gargantas appeared below Aizen. Inside one was a woman with blonde hair and olive skin, and behind her were three other female Arrancar. Next was an elderly man with an olive color left eye and a large scar running down the right side of his face. He was joined by 4 arrancars all bowed down near him.

The last was an espada Itachi had already encountered. He stood in the air with a lazy look on his face. He was with the same arrancar that had joined him in the human world, a little girl with light green hair and pink eyes.

At this point, Gin had also stepped out of the Garganta and stood next to Aizen.

”What a shame Kaname couldn't be here with us today.” Aizen commented as he looked at Itachi again.

”You must feel very off balance with an empty spot to your side.” Gin said with a smirk.

”No matter, with or without him, it will still be very easy to dispose of them.” Aizen said.

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The Captains and Lieutenants conversed among themselves, thinking of a strategy to approach the battle. The shinigami became quiet as Yamamoto stepped up in front of them and told them to stay back. The air around them suddenly became hot as Yamamoto's reiatsu flared and the wood from his cane burned off, revealing his zanpakuto underneath.

”Destroy all creation. Ryujin Jakka.”

An immense ring of flames swirled around Yamamoto as he launched a large wave of fire at Aizen and Gin, trapping them inside.

”Now...crush them.”

While inside the wall of flames, a small smile formed on Aizen's face as Gin commented on the heat before turning to Aizen.

”So what are you going to do against Uchiha? He took down Kaname and Ulquiorra by himself. Can these three Espada really win?” Gin asked.

”I don't expect them to. But I'm sure you remember ”him.” Aizen replied.

”I see, that's why you haven't brought him out yet.” Gin replied.

Itachi observed silently as four Gargantas opened up next to the pillars that were used to swap Karakura Town. Four hollows appeared from them, prepared to bring down the pillars, only for them to be cut down as Ikkaku, Yumichika, Hisagi, and Kira stopped them.