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When Kurosaki Ichigo made up his mind, Aaron gave him a slight nod.
Everyone watched as he stepped into the barrier nearby, their expressions varying.
After storing his Zanpakutō in his system backpack, Aaron focused on the battle between Ichigo and Tōsen Kaname.
As soon as Ichigo stepped inside the barrier, he heard a low, vibrating hum. His gaze locked onto Tōsen Kaname, who gripped his Zanpakutō firmly with both hands, his expression vigilant.
At that moment, the blade in Tōsen's hands began to vibrate intensely, emitting a sharp, insect-like screech.
With a roar, Ichigo unleashed his Reiatsu, his spiritual pressure surging around him. Raising his Zanpakutō, he charged forward.
Clang!
The clash of swords rang through the barrier as the two Zanpakutō collided, sending sparks flying. For a moment, they were locked in a deadlock.
Buzzing…
As Tōsen's Zanpakutō vibrated more violently, Ichigo felt a wave of dizziness wash over him. His grip on his own weapon wavered as though it might slip from his grasp.
Boom!
A powerful impact sent Ichigo flying backward. Regaining his footing, he steadied himself and shouted, "Bankai!"
A mix of red and black energy exploded around him, enveloping his body as his Reiatsu climbed sharply.
Tōsen remained unfazed. "Suzumushi Nishiki: Benihikō."
As Ichigo prepared to attack again, he sensed an ominous force gathering above him.
Swish! Swish!
The air split apart as countless white blades materialized above him, descending like a torrential rainstorm.
Ichigo rolled to evade, but a few of the blades managed to graze him, drawing fresh wounds. Blood trickled down his arms.
Sensing Ichigo's struggle, Tōsen clenched his teeth and transformed into a blur, dashing toward him with lethal intent.
With no room for retreat, Ichigo had no choice but to fight with everything he had.
The two warriors clashed dozens of times, their blades ringing out in rapid succession.
Panting, Ichigo wiped the blood from his forehead and glared at Tōsen, who was already launching another attack.
Then, a familiar voice echoed in his mind—a voice he despised.
"Ichigo… leave it to me. Hahahahaha!"
As he parried another strike, a sense of unease grew within him. A conflict raged inside—he feared the power within him, yet he knew he couldn't hold on much longer.
Seizing the moment, Tōsen launched a relentless flurry of attacks, opening fresh wounds on Ichigo's body.
Despite his advantage, Tōsen knew that the young man before him had caught Aizen's attention for a reason.
As their swords clashed once more, the recoil forced Tōsen back slightly. He whispered, "Suzumushi Hyakushiki: Grillar Grillo."
A black, oval-shaped sphere materialized within Aaron's barrier, encasing both fighters in utter darkness.
The air inside the barrier thickened with overwhelming Reiatsu, and a violent gust of wind erupted outward.
The spectators, standing near Aaron, were momentarily stunned by the display.
Though they had expected Tōsen to go all out, they were surprised by the sheer magnitude of his strength.
With visibility obscured by the barrier, they could only guess at the battle's progress.
Boom!
BOOM!
The moment their clashing Reiatsu reached a peak, the black sphere shattered, revealing the battlefield once more.
"Ugh—AHHH!"
Ichigo let out an agonized roar. A Hollow mask had formed over his face, and his body radiated an intense, chaotic Reiatsu. Pained howls escaped his lips.
Apart from Aaron, who remained composed, the onlookers couldn't hide their growing concern.
Tōsen was thrown back by the sheer force of Ichigo's unrestrained Reiatsu.
Regaining his balance, he flipped his Zanpakutō downward. As his blade pointed to the ground, his body became enveloped in dark purple energy.
"This… this is impossible! He's controlling Hollowfication?!"
Both Kira Izuru and Hitsugaya Tōshirō stared in disbelief. Even Hirako Shinji narrowed his eyes in unease.
"Die!!!"
Consumed by the Hollow within him, Ichigo lunged at Tōsen with terrifying speed, swinging his Zanpakutō with reckless fury.
Just when it seemed Ichigo would land a decisive blow, Tōsen moved even faster. With a flash step, he sidestepped Ichigo's strike and retaliated with a powerful slash to his back.
Ichigo gasped, blood spurting from his mouth as he fell to his knees. His body trembled violently.
"URGH!!! DIE!!!"
Another burst of immense Reiatsu erupted from Ichigo, distorting the barrier around them.
Tōsen gritted his teeth and roared in return.
"Suzumushi Hyakushiki: Kyoumei Jigoku!"
With both warriors unleashing their strongest attacks, two colossal waves of spiritual energy crashed into each other, each possessing a terrifying will of its own.
BOOM!
Blinding light erupted from both fighters as their auras intensified.
A dense black mist enveloped Tōsen's form, while Ichigo, struggling to remain conscious, gripped his Zanpakutō tightly, his breathing ragged.
"He's regaining control of himself!"
"But he looks badly injured…"
"Sensei, what's happening to Tōsen?"
"This isn't good…"
The gathered spectators murmured among themselves, their expressions uneasy. Yet Aaron remained still, his gaze fixed on the barrier, as if waiting for something inevitable.
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