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Chapter 114: Soi Fon and Yoruichi; Human-Sword Unity and Instant Explosion

If the enemy wants you to go somewhere, how could you not go?

Upon hearing this, all the captains couldn't help but smile bitterly.

What does "if the enemy wants you to go, how could you not go" even mean?

Under normal circumstances, if the enemy wants you to go somewhere, you definitely shouldn't go, right?

But that was just Mayuri Kurotsuchi; the captains knew his temperament.

More importantly...

What he was saying now was indeed what they needed to do.

No matter what was in Karakura Town, they wouldn't know unless they went there.

Even if they knew it was a trap, each of them had great confidence in their own strength.

So, this was probably a case of knowingly walking into it.

"Mayuri, what about your deal with the Arrancar?" Shiba Isshin asked at this point.

"What are you talking about?" Mayuri Kurotsuchi looked coldly at Shiba Isshin. "A dignified captain saying something like that truly shocks me. As a captain of the Gotei 13, don't you have any dignity?"

What Shiba Isshin was referring to was naturally the "technology exchange with the Twelfth Division" that Yoshio had mentioned earlier, and Mayuri Kurotsuchi had obviously refused.

Shiba Isshin smiled awkwardly but said nothing.

Speaking of which, cooperation between Shinigami and Hollows did have a bad influence, but he felt that doing something unconventional at a critical moment wasn't a big deal.

Moreover, he knew Mayuri Kurotsuchi would never refuse because of something "unconventional." Honestly, if he started talking about rules, that would be the real surprise!

Sure enough, Mayuri Kurotsuchi continued coldly: "Hmph, the origins of the Arrancar—there's no need for anyone to tell me. If you were of any use, just help me capture one Arrancar, and I'll dissect it to understand."

"My lack of progress right now is because of your incompetence!"

"I remember there were Arrancar attacking earlier." The other captains could tolerate Mayuri Kurotsuchi, but only Kenpachi couldn't.

Kenpachi revealed a ferocious smile at the corner of his mouth. "Originally, I saw that the Arrancar's Reiatsu was so weak and thought you could handle it, so I didn't come back."

"But now it seems this task might be too difficult for you."

"What?!" Mayuri Kurotsuchi retorted. "I never thought you'd dare say something like that. Aren't you the one in the Gotei 13 who's had the most contact with Arrancar?"

"Enough."

Seeing that the two seemed about to continue arguing, the veteran Retsu Unohana couldn't stand it anymore and slowly said: "Now is not the time for arguments."

Her words were the most effective; not only did Zaraki Kenpachi fall silent, but even Mayuri Kurotsuchi glanced at her and stopped talking.

If it were someone else, even Kyōraku Shunsui or Jūshirō Ukitake, it definitely wouldn't have this effect.

Seeing everyone silent, Retsu Unohana said: "Since the Garganta points to Karakura Town, let's split into three groups."

"One group stays in Hueco Mundo, one goes to Karakura Town to investigate, and the last returns to the Seireitei to report this matter."

"The Human World district also has a squad responsible for the Karakura Town area; notify them of this. This enemy is unusually cunning—you must not act alone; at least two captains must go together."

Retsu Unohana outlined the actions the Shinigami were about to take.

Kyōraku Shunsui then said: "Ukitake and I will go to the Human World."

Their strength was among the stronger captains; if Karakura Town really was a trap, they should be able to handle it.

Most importantly, if it was a trap, it might be similar to the earlier Hollowfication incident. He and Ukitake were just virtual bodies—if they died or Hollowfied, it didn't matter.

Perhaps they could even meet the person they most wanted to see there.

At this moment, Mayuri Kurotsuchi gave the two a meaningful look, as if he had noticed something, but he didn't speak.

Soon, the captains in Hueco Mundo had each received their assignments.

...

Meanwhile, in the Human World, Soi Fon arrived via Senkaimon.

She had obtained clues about "Kisuke Urahara" and "Yoruichi Shihōin" from that "Arrancar," knowing they were very likely in "Karakura Town."

However, she had been seriously injured before and had only recovered under Mayuri Kurotsuchi's treatment.

Mainly because Mayuri Kurotsuchi had disappeared midway; otherwise, she should have recovered faster.

Of course, Soi Fon currently only knew they were in Karakura Town, but she didn't know the exact location of Karakura Town.

But knowing the general location was enough.

The reason she wanted to take over as the commander of the original Onmitsukidō was to use the Onmitsukidō's equipment to make finding people more convenient.

The Onmitsukidō was an organization similar to the CIA, inherently equipped with many methods to track Shinigami.

This included tools specifically for tracking Shinigami Reiatsu.

Speaking of which, many of these tools were developed by Kisuke Urahara.

He probably never imagined that one day these tools would be used against him.

Of course, such tools couldn't search infinitely; they could only search within a one-mile radius centered on the holder.

But Karakura Town happened to be a small town with a radius of about one mile! Previously, even the general location couldn't be captured, so such tools weren't needed, but now that the general location was known, the Onmitsukidō's methods could be used to search.

Soi Fon was an imaginary body; her existence was mainly driven by resentment toward Yoruichi Shihōin for abandoning her, so she hated Kisuke Urahara for taking Yoruichi away and hated Yoruichi for abandoning her.

A tool similar to a compass appeared in her hand. When the tool pointed in a direction, it suddenly began spinning wildly, as if interfered with.

Soi Fon frowned, then relaxed.

Hmph, this tool was originally developed by Kisuke Urahara; it's normal for there to be countermeasures.

But this behavior also confirmed that Kisuke Urahara and Yoruichi Shihōin were indeed in Karakura Town!

Soi Fon continuously used Shunpo within Karakura Town. Although the tool failed quickly, that brief moment was enough for Soi Fon to confirm the direction.

Finally, Soi Fon stopped in front of a grocery store.

'Urahara Shop'

Looking at the name hanging above, killing intent surged in Soi Fon's heart. This guy was really bold, daring to use his own surname as the store name.

Soi Fon's body gradually changed; a massive spiritual pressure appeared on her at this moment, accompanied by a roar. Soi Fon's body suddenly transformed, as if an Arrancar had activated Resurrección.

Golden blades emerged on her hands and feet, and golden ornaments decorated both sides of her forehead.

It looked just like the manifestation of Soi Fon's Zanpakutō, Suzumebachi!

"Oh, long time no see, Soi Fon."

With Soi Fon's transformation, Yoruichi appeared above the "Urahara Shop."

She sat there, looking at the current Soi Fon, and smiled: "What form are you in now? Is it Bankai? It seems your strength has grown quite a bit since I left!"

"Yoruichi Shihōin!" Soi Fon looked at the appearing Yoruichi, her lips curling up as she said excitedly: "You've finally appeared! Look closely! This is the power I've prepared for you!"

This was a special ability of the 'imaginary body,' somewhat similar to 'human-sword fusion,' but not entirely the same.

Generally speaking, human-sword unity is a realm higher than a Shinigami's Bankai, one that Shinigami cannot achieve.

Even a powerhouse like Captain-Commander Yamamoto couldn't achieve human-sword fusion.

Only beings transcending Shinigami could fuse their Zanpakutō with themselves.

If Shinigami forcibly fused, they would gone mad because their bodies couldn't withstand such immense power.

However, Kisuke Urahara's developed 'Tenshintai' could achieve this, as it was originally created to make the using Shinigami stronger.

Those who have achieved unity between man and blade are even stronger than those who have attained Bankai, but the difference in strength is not obvious. This is because if the difference were too great, it would not serve as a proper trial for the user.

In this case...

Kisuke Urahara would be invincible. If he could casually create real bodies with human-sword unity, Aizen would just admit defeat! What point would there be in fighting?

So, this human-sword fusion is very crude, just a superficial means of boosting power.

Yoruichi frowned; she indeed sensed a powerful spiritual energy from Soi Fon.

She hadn't properly trained her body for decades, even nearly a century, and now suddenly feeling Soi Fon's spiritual pressure seemed to gradually awaken the dormant battle instincts within her.

"The situation is urgent now; I don't have time to joke with you, Soi Fon." Yoruichi said gravely. "Withdraw this power, or else..."

"Or else what?" Soi Fon sneered. "Or else you'll kill me?"

"Then come on, Yoruichi Shihōin. I'll crush the power and speed you're so proud of."

In an instant, before Soi Fon's words even reached Yoruichi's ears, she appeared behind Yoruichi, her arms wrapping around Yoruichi's neck from behind, the sharp points on her hands pressing against Yoruichi's throat!

"...!"

Yoruichi Shihōin's pupils dilated sharply, and the next moment, she disappeared too.

Yoruichi Shihōin realized Soi Fon was coming for her, so she continuously used Shunpo to draw Soi Fon away from the 'Urahara Shop.'

She also knew the Seireitei was searching for them everywhere; if she fought at the Urahara Shop, wouldn't that directly expose them?

While running, Yoruichi engaged in Hakuda combat with Soi Fon, but her main goal was to evade and then seize an opportunity to attack when Soi Fon was unprepared.

Because Soi Fon's hands and feet were now covered with weapons like Suzumebachi, which left Yoruichi puzzled for a moment.

Yoruichi of course knew Soi Fon's abilities, so upon seeing Soi Fon's current appearance, she knew she couldn't clash head-on with her.

If it were just Shikai, she only needed to guard against the right hand holding Suzumebachi, but now her entire body was Suzumebachi—wouldn't that mean being touched anywhere would be fatal.

"Are you just running now, Yoruichi Shihōin!" Soi Fon, seeing Yoruichi struggling under her pursuit, shouted excitedly: "This is the price of betraying me!"

"You've been hiding in the Human World, and your strength has greatly declined, while mine has skyrocketed in Soul Society! Now, let me see how you used to suppress me before!"

"Captain Soi Fon!"

At that moment, another Shinigami suddenly noticed Soi Fon and Yoruichi Shihōin. He rushed over and shouted loudly: "Captain Soi Fon, this is the Sixth Division's area! Why are you here?!"

However, at that moment, Soi Fon's gaze was entirely focused on Yoruichi Shihōin, completely ignoring the Shinigami's shout.

"You..."

Seeing this, Yoruichi suddenly realized something.

"You're not Soi Fon!"

The one who understood Soi Fon best was also Yoruichi. Although the imaginary body had the original memories, due to the different dominant mindset, Soi Fon's abnormality was discovered by Yoruichi.

"You've figured it out?!"

Soi Fon laughed again. "You're right, I'm Soi Fon's 'resentment'! You'd better not hold any hope, because even the real me, upon seeing you, would do the same as I am!"

"Is that so? Then why isn't she here?" Yoruichi quickly calmed down, then used Shunpo to pull away from Soi Fon.

Seeing this, Soi Fon didn't pursue, instead saying: "Oh? You're giving up just like that? Given the disparity in our strengths, the former Flash Goddess can't even escape? No wonder, after all, even your most prized speed can't match mine!"

"No..."

Yoruichi looked at Soi Fon at this point and slowly said: "I was just thinking, since you're not the real Soi Fon, I can relax a bit."

"What did you say?"

"I'll ask you a question." At this moment, Yoruichi released her spiritual pressure, which suddenly expanded like a volcanic eruption!

"Why does the Onmitsukidō's combat uniform expose the back and armpits?"

"What...?" Soi Fon stopped, looking somewhat puzzled at Yoruichi's current change, feeling a bad premonition in her heart.

"Because when using 'Shunkō,' the Reiatsu wraps around the wrists, back, and armpits—that overwhelming power would directly shatter the fabric there!"

Boom!

In an instant, the Reiatsu erupting from Yoruichi shattered the clothes on her back and armpits!

"This power is called Shunkō, a fighting style that fuses Hakuda and Kidō. From your expression... Soi Fon must have tried it too, but it seems..."

"I've gone further."

Chapter 115: Yoruichi and Byakuya; Aizen's Thoughts

At this moment, Soi Fon saw Yoruichi and immediately clenched her fists.

Immense spiritual power erupted from Yoruichi's body, and this...

...was indeed the fighting style Soi Fon had envisioned!

Zanjutsu, Hakuda, Shunpo, and Kido are the four basic combat methods of Shinigami.

Hakuda is a combat method that utilizes one's own physique.

In theory, the four techniques of Zanjutsu, Hakuda, Shunpo, and Kido should be on the same level, with none stronger or weaker. The so-called "limit of Shinigami" refers to those who maximize all four techniques simultaneously.

People like Retsu Unohana or Zaraki Kenpachi might only reach the peak in Zanjutsu.

People like Aizen or Yamamoto are those who have mastered all four methods to the extreme.

Don't be fooled by Aizen's gentle appearance; even if he puts down his Zanpakutō and engages in close combat, he wouldn't be weaker than Yoruichi.

It's like how you might look like a rugged big man with only B-level strength, while another blonde, blue-eyed, seemingly delicate girl might have A-level strength.

In the Human World, body size usually represents weight class, which is why boxing has heavyweight, lightweight, and featherweight divisions.

But in a world of supernatural powers, body size is no longer the main basis for judging weight class.

Shunkō is a technique that combines Kidō and Hakuda, ultimately forming explosive power!

In Soi Fon's memories, she had only recently conceived this fighting style and was working hard to develop it.

However, completing Shunkō wasn't simple; it might take another twenty or thirty years to finish.

But now...

Yoruichi Shihōin displaying the power that Soi Fon had only just imagined undoubtedly turned her fantasy into reality!

But what she felt wasn't excitement that her idea was feasible, but a sense of humiliation, of anger!

What did this mean?!

It meant that long before her betrayal—over a hundred years ago—Yoruichi Shihōin had already developed it! Because the Onmitsukidō's combat uniform was modified for this purpose!

At this point, "Soi Fon" lost her calm and charged angrily toward Yoruichi Shihōin!

"Impossible! I should have surpassed you by now!"

"As a member of the Onmitsukidō, staying calm in battle is most important." Yoruichi looked at the charging Soi Fon and said softly, "Although you've understood Bankai, it seems... you're still a child."

Boom!

Before 'Soi Fon's' spikes could touch her, Yoruichi swung her fist!

In an instant, immense Reiatsu erupted from her fist!

Even though 'Soi Fon' now resembled a porcupine covered in spikes, she couldn't help but stop in that instant.

The immense power made her body halt instantly; that dense Reiatsu acted like a barrier, blocking 'Soi Fon's' movements!

Yoruichi's fist stopped in front of 'Soi Fon's' forehead, wrapped in Kidō Reiatsu. Clearly, it hadn't hit 'Soi Fon,' but the intense wind pressure still blew 'Soi Fon's' hair backward, and scenes flashed in her mind.

"Soi Fon" stopped, her gaze stubbornly fixed on Yoruichi.

"Why?!"

She shouted loudly: "Why did you abandon me back then?!"

"You..." Yoruichi was stunned. She asked softly: "So, that's what you think?"

"I won't forgive you, Yoruichi Shihōin!" 'Soi Fon' fiercely thrust her previous attack. Yoruichi quickly used Shunpo to dodge, about to speak again, but saw 'Soi Fon's' body gradually becoming transparent.

"This is..." Yoruichi was somewhat puzzled.

"Hmph, looks like time's almost up." 'Soi Fon' snorted coldly. "The power you used—the real one will definitely come for revenge! Yoruichi Shihōin, regret your actions back then; you'll regret abandoning me!"

With that, 'Soi Fon's' body completely disappeared.

As an imaginary body, her existence had reached its limit.

If they didn't use this human-sword unity state, they could exist for a long time, but once they used human-sword unity, it was equivalent to undergoing the 'Tenshintai' test. When they fell into a disadvantage, it was time for them to disappear.

Yoruichi knew about the Tenshintai tool, but at this moment, she hadn't connected it to this situation.

She just looked at the slowly disappearing 'Soi Fon,' a trace of confusion on her face.

The next moment, that confusion underwent a huge change, and her expression darkened, because Yoruichi sensed a familiar spiritual pressure approaching.

"Long time no see, Byakuya."

Kuchiki Byakuya appeared on a building rooftop. He even just stood sideways in front of her, his calm demeanor completely different from what she had seen a hundred years ago.

Yoruichi knew Kuchiki Byakuya had now become the Sixth Division captain, and...

...he was very strong!

But Yoruichi was still confident in her Shunpo, so she exited the Shunkō state and casually greeted Kuchiki Byakuya.

Shunkō was indeed a very powerful state. For Yoruichi, Shunkō was already a power surpassing Bankai.

However, like Bankai, Shunkō consumed a huge amount of energy, and maintaining the Shunkō state placed a heavy burden on the body. Therefore, Yoruichi would only activate Shunkō at critical moments in battle.

She had been forced to use Shunkō to defeat 'Soi Fon' earlier. Although Kuchiki Byakuya had appeared now, Yoruichi didn't need to fight him, so she exited the Shunkō state.

However, this prompted Kuchiki Byakuya to say: "Is this okay?"

"What do you mean?" Yoruichi casually descended, landing on a utility pole. Though there was some distance, they could both hear each other.

"Aren't you too relaxed?"

Kuchiki Byakuya suddenly appeared behind Yoruichi, swinging his sword.

However, Yoruichi's figure also disappeared, reappearing on another utility pole, head held high, and said indifferently: "Do I need to be tense?"

"I see..."

Kuchiki Byakuya said indifferently: "It seems that after leaving Soul Society, you haven't regressed."

"I was just about to say..." Yoruichi looked at Kuchiki Byakuya's current appearance and chuckled, "The little brother from back then has made quite a bit of progress now, huh?"

"What? Don't you have anything to say to me?" Yoruichi added. "For example, about what happened back then?"

"No need." Byakuya slightly raised his head, his words and tone sounding somewhat arrogant, or perhaps indifferent.

"Once I capture you, I'll naturally know everything."

"I see..." Yoruichi chuckled softly. "I see..."

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

In an instant, both disappeared simultaneously, then reappeared, flashing multiple times in the air. After dozens of flashes, Yoruichi appeared on a building, and Kuchiki Byakuya appeared at the same time, slashing at Yoruichi's chest.

Blood immediately spurted from Yoruichi's chest. She seemed somewhat surprised. Kuchiki Byakuya thrust his sword again, but the originally terrified Yoruichi disappeared again, leaving only her outer clothes.

Yoruichi appeared unharmed on the other side, arms crossed, looking relaxed.

"Onmitsukidō footwork, Way of Onmitsu, 3rd of the Shihō: Utsusemi."

Kuchiki Byakuya recognized this Shunpo technique and couldn't help but look at Yoruichi.

"I'm glad you remember. Well, after all, I taught you Shunpo." Yoruichi teased. "Now, do you still think you can catch me?"

"..." Kuchiki Byakuya said nothing.

Yoruichi suddenly became serious and said: "Tell the Captain-Commander that this matter has nothing to do with Kisuke Urahara or me..."

"Forget it, I know you won't believe me if I say this, just like back then. But I think... you shouldn't be too arrogant. The Gotei 13 is indeed a powerful force, but if the forces are scattered, there's nothing to fear."

Yoruichi said gravely, "If you don't want to be defeated one by one by the enemy, don't 'split your troops' like this."

"Oh, right, do you know who I fought earlier? Let me tell you, it was someone identical to Soi Fon, even with the same abilities. You should understand... what that means."

With that, "Yoruichi" flashed again and disappeared.

Kuchiki Byakuya's expression showed no change; at least for now, it was hard to see any intense emotional fluctuations on his face.

He looked at the spot where Yoruichi last appeared, seemingly indifferent to her words.

Soon after, several more Shinigami approached.

They were members of the Sixth Division responsible for this area.

The Sixth Division was in charge of the Honshu region, which was no small territory.

Karakura Town was in Tokyo, and Tokyo was in Honshu, but Kuchiki Byakuya hadn't even been in Tokyo before this.

He had sensed the powerful Reiatsu during his battle with Yoruichi and rushed over, and upon arrival, he had already completed his limit release.

Yet he still couldn't capture Yoruichi.

"Track Yoruichi Shihōin's Reiatsu and report what happened here to Soul Society," Kuchiki Byakuya said to the squad members.

...

After several flashes, Yoruichi appeared in a more hidden location.

She leaned against the wall, then suddenly squatted down, one hand pressing on her chest, which immediately became sticky.

Blood flowed from the wound on her chest, and she gasped lightly.

"Huff... huff..."

Yoruichi's breathing became more rapid and somewhat weak.

"It seems I'm really getting old. After living in the Human World for so long, even using a bit of strength has pushed me to my limit?"

In the Human World, she spent most of her time in black cat form and had hardly engaged in combat.

Now, suddenly encountering Soi Fon and Byakuya, Yoruichi's body couldn't fully escape her past 'comfort zone.'

She had pretended to be fine just to fool Kuchiki Byakuya; otherwise, if Kuchiki Byakuya really pursued, she wasn't sure she could shake him off.

But to be fair...

Kuchiki Byakuya had indeed become very strong.

Back when she hadn't left Soul Society...

Although she and Kuchiki Byakuya were of the same generation, when she became captain, Kuchiki Byakuya was still a little kid!

She hadn't expected that in just seventy or eighty years, that kid had become such an impressive captain.

As she covered her wound, a hand reached out to her.

Yoruichi looked at the hand and couldn't help saying: "Idiot, you're late."

Yoruichi took out a paste-like substance from her hand and squeezed it onto her wound, which quickly healed.

The arrival was Kisuke Urahara, who said with a serious expression: "Sorry, I didn't expect them to discover our whereabouts so quickly."

"Forget it, how did the mission go? What did those people say?"

"I've already talked to Hirako Shinji and the others. Although they're indifferent to Soul Society, since it's Aizen's conspiracy, they absolutely can't let him succeed."

In fact, Hirako Shinji and their Visored group have only recently awakened as well.

Kisuke Urahara had spent nearly a century researching and finally found methods to prevent soul Hollowfication and soul suicide; the vaccine to prevent Hollowfication was only recently developed.

He hadn't expected that as soon as they woke up, there would be work to do.

"Oh, right, I encountered something strange earlier."

Yoruichi recounted her earlier encounter with 'Soi Fon.'

Hearing this, Kisuke Urahara couldn't help but frown.

A fake Soi Fon? And with a strange form?

Tenshintai?!

Because it was his own research, Kisuke Urahara figured it out faster than Yoruichi Shihōin.

Could Aizen have made some modifications to the Tenshintai?

If so, that would be trouble.

If there were still imaginary bodies within the Gotei 13, even if he exposed Aizen's conspiracy, no one would care.

Moreover, whether these fake captains would obey Aizen's orders was unknown...

Information—there was still too little information right now.

What is wisdom? It's not creating something from nothing, not seeing through everything, not being almighty—those have nothing to do with wisdom; they're pure abilities.

Wisdom is the degree of analysis of a thing, the extent of development and utilization of a piece of information.

For the same event, ordinary people can only see the surface, while the wise can see the essence, draw inferences, and analyze several things.

But the premise is that you have such things, you have data for the wise to analyze; you have examples, samples for scientists to test.

Without anything, even the cleverest wife can't cook without rice!

Kisuke Urahara currently lacked too much information on imaginary bodies; at most, he could infer it might be related to his Tenshintai, but he didn't know what modifications Aizen had made afterward.

If he could find a sample...

"Oh, right, what about that Arrancar?" Yoruichi saw Kisuke Urahara deep in thought, so she didn't continue the topic and changed the question.

Kisuke Urahara snapped back and said: "I was just about to go find him."

"I'll go with you," Yoruichi said. "If he's also one of Aizen's subordinates, I can still get you out."

Kisuke Urahara nodded.

Hueco Mundo was Aizen's territory; it was best to be cautious.

...

"So, what's next?"

Hueco Mundo, Las Noches.

Yoshio asked Aizen: "Currently, the Gotei 13 captains are very scattered, which is a great opportunity to defeat them one by one. But... which side should we attack first?"

"What do you think?" Aizen didn't answer but asked Yoshio instead.

Yoshio looked at the screen, which displayed an overview of the Three Realms.

In the Human World, there were the Third Division, Fifth Division, Sixth Division, and Seventh Division, all having received the message and heading toward Karakura Town.

Plus Kyōraku Shunsui and Jūshirō Ukitake departing from here, that's a total of six captains. Excluding Aizen and Ichimaru Gin, that leaves four captains.

In Hueco Mundo, there are five captains: Fourth Division, Ninth Division, Tenth Division, Eleventh Division, Twelfth Division. Excluding Tōsen Kaname, that also leaves four captains.

In Soul Society, there's only Yamamoto Genryūsai, because Soi Fon hasn't returned to her post yet.

Although there's only one captain, he's the hardest to deal with.

Moreover, Soul Society itself is the Shinigami's main base, so it can be skipped directly.

As for the Human World and Hueco Mundo, both involve dealing with four captains.

The Human World has Kyōraku Shunsui and Jūshirō Ukitake, two old foxes who are cunning, plus Kuchiki Byakuya, a top newcomer, and the Seventh Division's Komamura Sajin, who's relatively easy to handle.

On the other hand, Hueco Mundo has Retsu Unohana, the first Kenpachi; Mayuri Kurotsuchi, a scientist who can pull out any tool; Shiba Isshin, a somewhat hidden powerhouse; and Zaraki Kenpachi, a berserker who gets stronger as he fights.

So...

It seems the difficulty of dealing with both sides is similar.

However, when taking action, one can't consider only combat difficulty.

He rolled his eyes and said: "Captain Aizen, you want to deal with the captains in Hueco Mundo, right?"

Aizen smiled faintly and said: "For now, we still need to hide within Soul Society, so a place like Hueco Mundo, which Soul Society can't reach, is the best."

If they fight here, Soul Society can't send reinforcements.

As long as Aizen seals the Garganta in Hueco Mundo, Soul Society can't enter. Even Mayuri couldn't break Aizen's seal in a short time.

The only one who could break through is Kisuke Urahara!

And Kisuke Urahara obviously wouldn't seek cooperation from the Human World captains, because Aizen would be there too. With Aizen's Kyōka Suigetsu, Kisuke Urahara would have no way to appeal.

No matter how smart Kisuke Urahara is, he can't crack Aizen's Kyōka Suigetsu.

If Kisuke Urahara enters Hueco Mundo, he'll fall into Aizen's trap.

Because...

Aizen will have the Arrancar fight under the name of the Visoreds!

Under Kyōka Suigetsu's arrangement, the captains in Hueco Mundo will only believe they're fighting Kisuke Urahara and the Visoreds.

When the real Kisuke Urahar and Visoreds arrive, they won't be able to clear their names.

Of course, Kisuke Urahara might not come at all.

That's fine too; in that case, they can take the opportunity to eliminate part of Soul Society's combat power or conduct another Hollowfication experiment.

Captain-class Shinigami are rare experimental materials, after all!