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Chapter 287 From this day forward, I am king! 1/3
The person who suddenly appeared in front of Halibel was none other than himself.
As if following the trajectory of fate, Aizen, who had gained loyalty by saving Harribel, still had a very bad feeling in his heart.
Even though he still wanted to subdue this...from his past life.
He even tried to maintain the original character design as much as possible in many details, but the fact that so many variables were caused and the plot returned to normal without his deliberate control made him somewhat dissatisfied.
An invisible shadow flashed by and then disappeared.
Apache!
“Sunsun!”
"Miloz!"
"I am willing to follow you, sir!"
The unanimous pledge of allegiance from the three female animals interrupted Aizen's thoughts.
Aizen glanced at the three Hollows, but his reaction was minimal; he simply nodded slightly in agreement.
Compared to Halibel, these three 3s are really just extras, and even those are Kyrian-level extras, although they are almost completely transformed into Adjuchas.
Even though Aizen knew that these three women were Hollowfied level 3 and quite beautiful after their transformations, he never even considered pursuing any of the well-known and memorable beauties from the original work, let alone these supporting characters who only chose to serve and follow Halibel.
"Um... sir, are you the Grim Reaper?"
Still somewhat weak, Halibel hesitated for a long time before finally raising this question.
Aizen, who was being watched, remained unfazed and smiled calmly, "That's right, I am a Shinigami, and the captain of the Fifth Division."
"why"
Halibel's confusion was also shared by the curiosity of the other three Hollows.
Aizen shrugged, his expression unreadable, and scoffed, "There aren't so many whys in this world. I saved them because I wanted to."
If I am strong enough, then breaking conventional wisdom is not surprising.
The inability to do as one pleases simply means that one's strength is not yet sufficient to establish rules; what I am about to do is to establish entirely new rules.
From this day forward, Hueco Mundo will be ruled by me!
When Halibel saw Aizen's confident, even self-righteous, indifferent gaze, he was taken aback.
She was a little confused about what the man in front of her really was.
However, one thing is certain.
He was ambitious! Ambitious enough to encompass the heavens and the earth! At first glance, he seemed no different from Barragán, but Barragán was not worthy of Herlibel's allegiance.
Strangely enough, she didn't seem to have any resistance to the fact that this Captain Death was her leader.
That was a difference in personal charisma, a difference in strength, and a difference in their perspectives and vision. Most importantly, he saved Halibel and the others! Taking a deep breath, without asking any further questions about the other party's identity, Halibel, clutching his wound, decisively knelt down on one knee.
"I am willing to be your sharpest blade, sir!"
"very good."
Aizen nodded in satisfaction, having anticipated Halibel's actions.
Halibel's mindset regarding loyalty differs from others; she doesn't judge loyalty by ability, but primarily by what makes her satisfied.
Once someone gains her approval, their loyalty is extremely high. Even if they later exhibit behaviors that displease her, it won't have much of an impact. As long as they don't actively betray her, the effort and cost required for others to make them defect far exceeds their inherent value.
This is the best outcome for Aizen, who has never believed in absolute loyalty.
Now that they were on his side, Aizen didn't mind using the Resurrection Technique, and the green light slowly healed Halibel's wounds.
He was so fast that Halibel was stunned for a moment before he could react.
"Sir, you..."
"Remember, my name is Aizen Kazuya."
While healing, Aizen interrupted, "My men should have already reached Las Noches. Barragan is about to be defeated. Come with me to check it out later."
"it is good."
The words he wanted to say were abruptly cut off, and Halibel, who was being treated, could only respond silently.
The battle between Barragán and Ulquiorra is becoming clearer.
Barragan, who thought he could outlast Ulquiorra, was panting heavily when he suddenly realized something was wrong.
"You...don't you ever expend your spiritual power?"
"no."
Ulquiorra coldly denied the attack as his sword was blocked.
Barragán caught his breath. He knew, of course, that it was impossible, but he still felt aggrieved.
Why should he?! Even if the opponent's super-fast regeneration counters his ability to some extent, there are many reasons why such a low-level ability is usually discarded during evolution. It can be said that it has many flaws and defects. One of them is that the higher the level of this ability, the more spiritual energy it consumes than special exclusive abilities.
There's nothing we can do about it.
Although, as Vastodes, given their spiritual pressure levels, it's unlikely they would experience a lack of spiritual energy in Hueco Mundo.
However, even if the battle was evenly matched, it's undeniable that Ulquiorra was the one getting injured in their high-intensity confrontation. Why should he be the one who gets tired first?
"Lord Aizen said that my form has gone much further on the path of Vasto Lorde. I have already achieved the initial breakthrough of level 5 and the transformation into a Surface, while you are just an ordinary Vasto Lorde."
This is it.
"The difference in rank."
During the battle, Ulquiorra suddenly began to explain things in detail to Barragan.
However, his "well-intentioned explanation"
This did not earn Barragán's understanding; instead, it angered him.
"Stop joking! If you were a higher level than me, why would I be at a disadvantage?"
"Die! Die! Die!"
Roaring, Barragán's emotions were in a highly volatile state.
Does he really not understand Ulquiorra's explanation? He is, after all, the nominal King of Hueco Mundo, and Vasto Lorde has reached level five. How could he not understand the things that are going on?
However, as Vastodes, each Vastodes inevitably possesses a large portion of human characteristics, such as Szayelaporro, Halibel, and Nellyel, although they also retain some other more obvious physical features.
Only Barragán was a skull! His entire body was made of bones, without the slightest human feature.
But he refused to accept it! Neliel was no match for him, Halibel was being chased by him and could only run for his life, and even Szayelaporro was just his subordinate. The so-called breakthrough to level five and transformation was just a ridiculous thing! Therefore, even though he saw Ulquiorra's breakthrough to level five and transformation becoming obvious success, he still believed that he could be invincible.
"Pshaw, you idiot who can't see the truth!"
"Just some trash who flaunts their special abilities."
Numasekha and Neutra's voices drifted from afar.
Swish swish.
While Barragan was lost in thought, he was already surrounded by several auras that were no weaker than his own.
Nellyelduodshuvank, Numasek, Koyatai Stark!
I've missed another update by accident. It's still because of family matters. I've lost at least two thousand yuan in earnings lately. I want to earn more money, but my family is more important.
My aunt's condition kept fluctuating after surgery; she was just discharged but then went back in. It's exhausting. I'm 75 chapters short.
Chapter 288 Collapse and Loss of Control 2/3
"Ugh, I actually lost."
The Barragán crown, which had been hanging on his knees, had long since fallen off, leaving him in a disheveled and resentful state.
We lost.
They're all men in front of me.
He looked up and stared at the languid middle-aged man in front of him. He felt resentment, unwillingness, and even a fear that he himself was unaware of.
He would accept defeat if he were ganged up on, after all, losing to four 44 Vastods would still be unacceptable, but at least it would prove that his personal strength had not been defeated.
However, he lost in a one-on-one fight.
Decisive and efficient.
Stark scratched his head, yawned, wiped away the tears from the corner of his eyes, and said softly, "This guy isn't as powerful as I thought, but his abilities are indeed quite dangerous. It's a pity he relies on his abilities too much."
Barragan's skeletal fingers dug deep into the sand, the crunching sound a testament to his hatred.
"Tch, what an ugly posture."
Seeing this, even Achukas and Neutra, who were not respected by Barragán, showed disdain and contempt.
In Neutra's eyes, he could lose, he could die, he could submit, but he could never appear in such an ugly state.
If you can't defeat your enemy, it means you're not strong enough. If you have flaws but blame others, you'll only lose your remaining dignity. If you lose, find a way to keep getting stronger and defeat your opponent.
No matter what means are used, whether they are aboveboard or dirty, it is always a thousand times better than losing and having your ugly side exposed.
"If I had known it would be this straightforward, I wouldn't have bothered with so many strategic plans."
Numaseka's seemingly self-deprecating interjection changed the subject.
"No, it's not good for team cohesion if we do everything."
"We're all no match for your command abilities. If we had attacked head-on from the start, this guy would definitely have run away."
Nelielu shook her head, not taking the opportunity to deny Numaseka's contribution.
While the capture of Barragán appeared easy on the surface, it was actually due not only to the Starks' overwhelming strength but also to the earlier attrition caused by Ulquiorra and Rexxar's interception of reinforcements.
If he were to directly confront them head-on, and sense the presence of four Vastods, even if Barragan is arrogant, he would likely rely on his scapegoats to distract them and escape beforehand. The chances of him being captured and dealt with by Bao are slim.
"By the way, why hasn't Lord Aizen arrived yet?"
Neutra, carrying a large horned sword, seemed to realize something and smirked at Numasekha, saying, "Hey, you didn't forget to notify them, did you?"
""
Numaseka suddenly fell silent.
Could you please change the subject less abruptly? I know you don't like Nelliel, but you don't have to force the topic aside just because she says something.
We sense spiritual pressure and immediately...
The Stark raid and the defeat of Barragan took less than ten minutes. Did they really think Aizen had arrived so quickly as well?
However, Numaseka, who was inwardly complaining, didn't want to create conflict, so he had to reply, "I guess Aizen-sama has his own things to do."
"Wouldn't it be better to tie this guy up first, and then present him with an entire Las Noches when Lord Aizen arrives?"
Numasekha spoke formally, and everyone's eyes lit up at the unexpected turn of events.
Don't let his low rank in Vastod fool you; he's one of the few without a unique ability... but he's still nominally a Breaking-5, a Commander-in-Chief.
The remaining three 3-watt Stoeds are also those... power-hungry beings. On the contrary, Ulquiorra, a staunch Aizen loyalist, and the lazy disciplinary committee member Stark will appropriately uphold Numa's authority.
"It's just that this guy's abilities aren't very convenient for binding him."
Stark, having defeated Barragan, was somewhat troubled. Even in his overwhelming victory over Barragan, he dared not easily get close. "Ulquiorra..."
"No, nothing can limit his abilities."
Ulquiorra shook his head in refusal.
He was the only one who wasn't afraid of getting close to Barragan, but where were they now to find handcuffs, ropes, or other items that weren't susceptible to being corrupted by Barragan's abilities?
A good opportunity.
A thought struck him, and Barragán spoke up, saying, "I have already been defeated, and I will not do anything further."
Moreover, there are several Vastodes among you; even the entire Las Noches couldn't stop you."
The group exchanged glances, their expressions varying.
Some faces showed mockery, some disdain, and others were expressionless with a wry smile and helplessness.
"Is it really a good thing for a leader to be so lacking in political acumen?"
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