Sizzle.
A flash of blue lightning shot between Aizen and Konan as A reached out and carefully lifted his brother into his arms. "Bee!"
But Bee didn't respond. His breathing was faint, and he was completely unconscious.
"Ah, my apologies, Raikage-sama. I didn't expect you to find out so soon." Aizen's lips curled into a slight smile as he spoke words that made the Fourth Raikage's blood boil. "If I had known, I would have just turned him into mincemeat."
"Aizen Sosuke!" A gently laid his brother down and slowly stood up. His dark face was twisted with fury as he spoke coldly, "I'm going to kill you."
Rage—pure, uncontrollable rage—filled his chest.
He no longer cared how this kid had managed to hurt Bee. He didn't need to think about it.
There was only one thought in his mind now—he would tear Aizen apart.
Crackle.
Lightning flickered around A's body as he entered Lightning Release Chakra Mode. Blue electric arcs wrapped around him, making him look like a thunder god descending from the heavens.
But Aizen didn't seem fazed at all. Instead, he smirked slightly and said, "Oh? You're just putting on a show now. If you keep acting tough, you'll only make yourself look weaker."
"Die!"
The Fourth Raikage's eyes widened with fury. He raised his right hand, forming a blade with his fingers. His entire body turned into a streak of blue lightning as he charged straight at Aizen.
Lightning Plow Hot Knife!
Squelch.
A's lightning-cloaked hand pierced straight through Aizen's chest without any resistance.
Aizen didn't even seem to have time to react.
But—
Instead of falling, he smiled.
A moment later, his body dissolved into dust and vanished before A's eyes.
What?!
A seemed to sense that something was wrong, but before his body could react, a flash of a blade suddenly appeared behind him.
Splat.
Bright red blood sprayed out as A slowly collapsed to the ground. His dark face was still frozen in shock and disbelief.
Clang.
Aizen, who had appeared behind him at some unknown moment, had already sheathed his sword. With a calm expression, he walked past the fallen Raikage. "Let's go, Konan-senpai. That empty shell is no longer worth recovering for Konohagakure."
Konan gave a slight nod, took a picture of the unconscious Fourth Raikage, and then turned to follow Aizen.
Only after they had completely disappeared did A's fingers suddenly twitch.
Back at their base, Konan opened the group chat and filled in the missing details. The chat immediately exploded with discussion.
Skirt-Flipping Maniac: The Fourth Raikage isn't dead, right?
Amegakure Village's Angel: Of course not. Aizen deliberately spared him.
Scarlet Lotus Fairy: What a brilliant move! Aizen is truly a master schemer! Not only did he take the Tailed Beast, but he also framed Konohagakure at the same time—talk about killing two birds with one stone!
Even someone as ruthless as Li Mochou had to admit that Aizen's strategy was incredibly deep.
Skirt-Flipping Maniac: That's just too cunning.
Amegakure Village's Angel: And that's not all. Even the Akatsuki has been dragged into this. The letter in Raikage's hand? Aizen sent it in the name of the Akatsuki. And there's a second letter, which I have right now. Aizen wants me to deliver it to Raikage tomorrow morning.
This is an Actor: Let me guess—the letter invites Raikage to join forces with the Akatsuki in attacking Konohagakure?
Amegakure Village's Angel: Yep.
Doujin Artist: Whoa! That connects everything. The Akatsuki really will take action now! With all these forces gathering in Konohagakure, that village is in serious danger.
Scarlet Lotus Fairy: One step leads to another, all perfectly linked. Aizen Sosuke is truly a terrifying man!
Amegakure Village's Angel: Yeah.
As the person in the group closest to Aizen, Konan truly felt this from the bottom of her heart.
The more time she spent with him, the more she understood his abilities and ambitions. And the more she understood, the more terrifying he seemed.
Doujin Artist: But considering the current situation, isn't it actually better that Aizen is so powerful? Didn't Konan already decide to side with him?
Scarlet Lotus Fairy: That's true.
Curly-haired Guy: Yeah, but you still can't trust Aizen completely. Just think about what happened to the Arrancars.
This is an Actor: That's right. Learning to protect yourself is important.
Amegakure Village's Angel: Thanks for your concern, Anzen-san. I understand.
Curly-haired Guy: Wait, why? Why are you only thanking Anzen? Are you ignoring me? Or is it that in your eyes, only Anzen exists?
Amegakure Village's Angel: You already know the answer.
Curly-haired Guy: Yeah, I know… Wait, no, I don't! I don't get it at all! Explain it to me properly!
Doujin Artist: Do you really need an explanation? It's obviously both! Konan ignored you and only sees Anzen. Those aren't contradictory!
Curly-haired Guy: No way, I don't believe it!
Skirt-Flipping Maniac: But that's just the truth.
Curly-haired Guy: I refuse to accept such a sad reality!
Doujin Artist: Who cares?
Amegakure Village's Angel: Enough messing around. Get some rest. I have to wake up early tomorrow to deliver the letter to Kumogakure.
This is an Actor: Good night, Konan-senpai.
Amegakure Village's Angel: Hahaha, that title! Good night, Aizen-sama!
Curly-haired Guy: You two need to stop this! Don't turn the group chat into your role-playing session!
Doujin Artist: Having a boss like Aizen who loves giving orders must be tough. And now you even have to wake up early? Waking up early is the worst!
Scarlet Lotus Fairy: Think of it this way—if Aizen stops ordering Konan around one day, that would be even scarier.
Skirt-Flipping Maniac: By the way, is it nighttime over there for you, Konan?
Doujin Artist: Yeah, it's the time difference between different timelines. Anzen-san explained it before. You'll get used to it.
Skirt-Flipping Maniac: Wow, that's crazy. I just woke up not long ago. Oh yeah, I also have plans to meet someone important today. I need to get ready quickly.
Curly-haired Guy: Huh? What kind of big shot does a middle schooler like you need to meet?
Skirt-Flipping Maniac: It's an LV5 esper, one of the seven strongest in Academy City.
This is an Actor: Misaka Mikoto?
Skirt-Flipping Maniac: Uh, I don't know her name yet.
This is an Actor: Did Shirai Kuroko introduce you?
Skirt-Flipping Maniac: Yeah. Huh? How do you know Shirai?
This is an Actor: I see, so this is the start of Railgun?
Curly-haired Guy: ???
Doujin Artist: Anzen-san, what are you talking about?
[Notice: This is an Actor has uploaded the memory "A Certain Magical Index/Railgun."]
After the memory was uploaded, the group chat went silent for a while before messages started rolling in again.
Doujin Artist: Y-You've got to be kidding! Ruiko-chan, is your world really that dangerous?
Scarlet Lotus Fairy: Espers, magicians, angels, magic gods, and all those shady researchers…
Skirt-Flipping Maniac: I-I didn't know either!
After watching the memory, Saten Ruiko started doubting her entire life. She was just an ordinary middle schooler with no abilities, so why was she living in a world where even Earth itself could be destroyed?
Curly-haired Guy: In any case, don't panic! Just find a time machine first!
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