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When Nianzol Weizol and Robert Accutrone perished, a system notification echoed in Aaron's mind.
"Ding! A loot box has been detected nearby. Would you like to open it?"
Aaron glanced at the two ornate boxes at his feet and mentally confirmed, "Open."
With his command acknowledged, the system promptly announced the rewards.
"Ding! Congratulations! You have obtained 120,000 Reiatsu!"
"Ding! Congratulations! You have acquired the Divine Step (Eucharist Technique)!"
"Ding! Congratulations! You have gained Perception Disruption!"
After acquiring these new abilities, Aaron accessed his system panel to inspect them further.
The Divine Step was a unique movement technique that vastly enhanced the user's speed, akin to a significantly upgraded version of Shunpo.
Aaron's current agility was already remarkable due to his simultaneous mastery of Shunpo, Hirenkyaku, and Sonído. With the addition of the Divine Step, his speed would undoubtedly reach an entirely new level.
As for the ability dropped by Nianzol Weizol—Perception Disruption—it created a lattice-like pattern of spirit particles over the enemy's body, derived from the letter "U." This allowed for real-time analysis of the opponent's Reiatsu flow and weak points.
By activating "Morphine Mode," Aaron could exploit these detected weaknesses to paralyze his foes by disrupting their Reiryoku.
Although the technique seemed useful, it was situational at best—a tool rather than a game-changer.
For Aaron, the true value of this battle was not the skills he had obtained, but the sheer amount of Reiatsu he had amassed.
With this victory, his Reiatsu had finally surpassed the one-million mark, propelling him into an entirely different league of power.
At that moment, his Zanpakutō, which had returned to its sealed state, began to tremble slightly.
He understood immediately—his blade, "Glutton," was demanding further evolution in response to his massive increase in spiritual pressure.
However, before focusing on that, there was another matter that required his attention.
The Arrancars engaged with Captain Hitsugaya and his squad had to be dealt with.
His decision to prioritize assisting Hirako Shinji and his group was a personal one. Whether it was Hirako or Ichigo, they were his students, and he would naturally prioritize their safety.
Although he bore no hostility toward Hitsugaya's squad, he had no personal ties to them either.
Had it not been for the overwhelming spiritual pressure emitted by the Arrancars fighting Hitsugaya, Aaron wouldn't have considered intervening at all.
Exiting the shadow space above Karakura Town, Aaron briefly informed Hirako and the others of his plan before heading toward Hitsugaya's battlefield.
After all, he had no intention of allowing powerful enemies to roam unchecked.
Meanwhile, Inoue Orihime watched anxiously as Kuchiki Rukia disappeared through the Senkaimon.
She wanted to follow immediately—to join the fight and assist her friends in Karakura Town.
However, Captain Ukitake gently stopped her, explaining the risks.
The Senkaimon that Rukia had used was unstable due to the recent emergency.
Had it not been for the guidance of a Hell Butterfly, Rukia might not have made it safely through the Dangai.
For Orihime, the only safe passage to the World of the Living was through a stable Senkaimon constructed by the Kido Corps.
"Miss Inoue, the passage is ready! Please proceed," a Shinigami announced respectfully.
Relieved, Orihime smiled, nodding at Ukitake before stepping into the Senkaimon without hesitation.
As she walked through the space between worlds, two Shinigami flanked her, moving in sync.
"Miss Inoue, as an honored guest of the Gotei 13, we have been assigned to escort you through this passage to ensure your safe arrival," one of them explained.
Orihime nodded, offering a warm smile before quickening her pace, eager to reach her destination.
However, at that moment, a rift of black energy suddenly split open in front of them.
From within the swirling darkness, a figure radiating overwhelming spiritual pressure stepped out.
Hitsugaya Tōshirō and his squad stood tensely before three imposing figures. Even from a distance, they could feel the danger emanating from them.
"Shinigami? Hah! Hardly impressive!" sneered Luppi, now in his Resurrección form.
The eight tentacles sprouting from his back whirred like helicopter blades, slicing through the air with a high-pitched whine.
"Luppi, you promised to let me go first!" whined the childlike Arrancar, Cuutoru.
Luppi sighed in exasperation before gesturing toward Wonderweiss, who was playing alone nearby.
"Hey, Cuutoru, look at the new guy. He seems fascinated by dragonflies."
He smirked. "Why don't you play with him for a bit? When I'm done roughing these guys up, I'll hand them over to you. Sound good?"
Cuutoru's eyes gleamed as he turned to Wonderweiss.
At that moment, Wonderweiss was gently cradling a green dragonfly, staring at it with innocent curiosity.
Grinning, Cuutoru used Sonído to flash-step toward him and snatch the insect from his grasp.
Madarame Ikkaku scoffed, gripping his weapon tightly. His sharp gaze remained locked on Luppi, who was still speaking with amusement.
"Captain, I don't think these Arrancar are ordinary," Matsumoto Rangiku murmured to Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya, already in Bankai, kept his gaze fixed on Luppi, his expression grim with caution.
Renji and the others remained on high alert, prepared for the next clash.
"Hahahaha!"
Luppi's laughter echoed through the battlefield.
"So, you can tell I'm different from those weaklings? Good!"
He sneered. "Allow me to introduce myself—I am Luppi, the Sexta Espada under Lord Aizen. And from this moment on, I won't be holding back!"
As he prepared to unleash another devastating attack, a sudden, overwhelming presence materialized behind him.
"Boom!"
A blinding flash of white light erupted, engulfing Luppi.
When the radiance faded, all that remained of him was drifting ash.
Aaron, clad in intricate battle armor, flared his wings and muttered coldly:
"The first one."
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