Rukia Kuchiki, who was closer to Sadatora Taitora, felt the loss of his spiritual pressure and became nervous.
"Has it... begun?"
She thought this was probably the so-called 'trial' that Aizen mentioned.
Gain real growth from death over and over again.
While thinking this, Rukia Kuchiki couldn't help but speed up her steps.
She had been wandering around the Xuye Palace for a while, but the strange thing was that she didn't encounter any enemies. This was obviously unreasonable, so she felt very uneasy.
Soon, there was light coming from the front of the road.
She walked toward the light with some confusion.
Just like Chadota Taitora's doubts before, Kuchiki Rukia was also extremely surprised when she saw the source of the light.
"What...is going on? Why are there blue sky and white clouds here?"
She looked at the clear blue sky and sweat broke out on her forehead, always feeling that this was a sign of danger.
In fact, she felt right. In fact, in order to confirm whether the Ten Blades were being implemented according to the plan, Aizen gave them restrictions and asked them to only conduct trials under this blue sky, because as long as they are under this blue sky,
Under the cover of everything, they are all within the scope of his surveillance.
"Are you confused? Why don't you let me tell you the function of this sky?"
Just when Rukia Kuchiki was confused, a figure came silently behind her and spoke softly.
"!!"
Kuchiki Rukia, who was startled, turned around suddenly and reached out to touch the Zanpakutō at her waist.
"Ten Blades!?"
Yes, she had seen this person in previous meetings.
He is one of the Ten Blades! But no one has introduced her to his specific ranking.
"Don't get excited, don't rush into action yet."
There was a slight smile in the voice of the man wearing the mask, "You already know that this is a trial, so maybe we can have a chat before we start? What do you want to know? I will explain it to you."
After saying that, the man backed away from Kuchiki Rukia, as if he was afraid that the other party would be too nervous and kept a safe distance.
"What are you talking about?"
Kuchiki Rukia frowned slightly, "Are you my test subject?"
"You are still as impatient as ever, Kuchiki. Didn't I tell you that I would explain it to you?"
The man chuckled and reached out to the mask on his head to take it off, "For some special reasons, I am very afraid of the sun, so I can only take off the mask here. It may not be appropriate to say we are meeting for the first time.
,Anyway...my name is Aronilo Aluruyeli."
"!!!"
Aaroniro? Who is this? Rukia Kuchiki had never heard of it, but the face shown in front of her at this moment was the face of someone she was very familiar with.
It was a knot that existed deep in her heart, her former vice-captain...Shiba Haiyan.
"Haiyan...Master? How could...how could you still be alive? Could it be...that man resurrected you?"
Kuchiki Rukia suddenly became excited.
Yes, Aizen said that man has the ability to resurrect people from the dead. If he takes action, it seems reasonable for Master Haiyan to be resurrected...
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On the other side, under the same blue sky.
The man who knocked down Taihu Sadatari with one strike sat bored on the ground with his back leaning on the huge scythe.
"Lord Nnoitra."
The adjutant who followed him here respectfully called his name.
He is the Arrancar 5 Nnoitra Gilga, one of the Ten Blades.
The Ten Blades were ranked according to strength, and his strength was second to Ulquiorra. However, he was not convinced by this. Because of this, he would go to find trouble in front of Ulquiorra before.
"What's going on? Tesla."
"Nothing
Love...but I'm very confused, why don't you kill this kid?"
Tesla looked at the dying human being lying on the ground and asked with some doubts.
Although this human being was seriously injured, he was still hanging on.
"Because that's pointless. I don't want to waste my energy."
Nnoitra did not explain the fact that this human being would be resurrected after being killed. He just replied calmly, "I am a minion. No matter how many times I kill, no one will think that I am the strongest.
It’s better to just let him lie down like this. My target should be a stronger prey..."
As he spoke, he slowly stood up and seemed ready to leave.
"What's wrong? Lord Nnoitra, where are you going?"
Tesla asked following closely.
"Just now, another prey was snatched away by others, it should be Aronillo. I have to move quickly, otherwise all the powerful guys will be snatched away by them."
"I see, you are indeed Lord Nnoitra."
Tesla flattered him respectfully.
"wait wait wait……"
Just as the two were about to leave, Sadatora Taihu, who had been lying on the ground dying, stood up.
At this moment, he has lost the power of his right arm, and only the demon's left arm is still in a materialized state. There is a hideous wound on his chest, with bones visible deep inside.
"Boy..."
Nnoitra turned her head indifferently when she heard the voice, "Why don't you lie down on the ground and rest? Or... you can't wait to be torn into pieces by me?"
He didn't quite understand this human's thinking. He was obviously merciful enough, otherwise he could have cut this guy into two pieces with just one blow.
You're already so injured and you still think you can continue fighting? Is there anything wrong with this guy's mind?
"I'm sorry...I won't let you find anyone else."
Chawata Taihu said seriously.
He didn't know the truth about this 'trial'. In his opinion, it would be dangerous to let such a terrible guy go to his companions, that's all.
The devil's left arm clenched into a fist again, and Sadatora tried his best to swing his fist at Nnoitra again.
"Hmph, you can still move after being injured like this, okay then..."
Looking at the oncoming fist, a strange smile appeared on Nnoitra's face, "Then I will play with you!"
But the next moment, his face turned gloomy again.
Because as soon as he became interested, a self-righteous guy ruined his mood.
clang--
The fist was blocked by Lieutenant Tesla's Zanpakutō...
"With your body in this state, do you want to hit Lady Nnoitra with your fist? Stop dreaming."
"hateful……"
After the fist he threw out with all his strength was blocked, Chadota Taihu fell to the ground again unwillingly.
"snort."
Tesla snorted coldly when he saw this, retracted the blade, turned around and reported to Nnoitra, "Okay, let's go, Lord Nnoitra——"
However, what greeted him was the cold sharp blade that had reached his neck.
"What's your tone? Are you ordering me? And..."
Nnoitra tilted her head and asked with a gloomy expression, "Who asked you to take action without permission?"
"terribly sorry……"
Feeling the cold touch on his neck, Tesla's forehead was covered with cold sweat, "But the enemy's last blow released all his remaining spiritual power. If Master Nnoitra makes any mistake..."
"That is impossible!"
Nnoitra denied it disdainfully, "Even if I stand here and do nothing, he can't hurt me at all! In this world, no one can hurt my body! Don't forget...
...I am...the strongest Ten Blades."
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"Haiyan
Sir...is it really you?"
Under the sun, that familiar face kept a bright smile, and Rukia Kuchiki confirmed that she was not mistaken.
She was inevitably a little excited and unbelievable about the sudden reappearance of someone who had clearly passed away for many years before her eyes.
"Please answer me...are you really resurrected?"
She clearly remembered that night when she personally killed Shiba Haiyan, whose body was controlled by Xu. Can a person who has been dead for so long... really be resurrected? Without thinking about it, she probably knew that to resurrect someone who had been dead for so long,
It would probably be a lot of work. Would that man be so kind as to go out of his way to resurrect such a person?
"yes……"
The man smiled and replied, "Long time no see. You seem to be doing well, Kuchiki."
As he spoke, the man fiddled with the ugly uniform on his body and complained a little uncomfortably, "This dress is really in the way. What's wrong? Is it because I'm not wearing a death uniform, so the contrast is a bit big? You don't recognize me."
Right? Hey hey hey! Reply!? What’s your expression? Kuchiki! Everyone’s favorite Vice Captain Haiyan is still alive. Are you not happy at all?”
"..."
Rukia Kuchiki watched in silence as the man in front of her acted like he was playing tricks. This stupid look was indeed consistent with the Shiba Haiyan she knew well.
"Why are you so stunned? Why don't you try to talk to me... You make me feel embarrassed like this."
Seeing that Kuchiki Rukia didn't react at all, Shiba Haiyan scratched his chin helplessly.
But seeing the expression on the girl's face gradually softening, a happy smile soon appeared on his face.
"It seems like you believe me? Well, it's no wonder it's a bit unbelievable, but don't worry, I will explain it clearly."
As he spoke, Shiba Haiyan took out two futons from nowhere and placed them on the ground, motioning for Kuchiki Rukia to sit down with him and chat slowly...
"Sit down, I have a lot to say to you."
"What on earth...is going on?"
"To put it simply... it's probably because that adult is very nostalgic, right?" Shiba Haiyan scratched his head and thought for a moment, then explained concisely, "You may not believe it, but our Shiba clan and you Kuchiki clan have been together for thousands of years.
I was friends with that man before. Because of this, he will take special care of you and promised that Konghe will resurrect me... Oh, by the way, it is my own idea to choose to stay here after resurrection, because I feel stupid
There seems to be a better future here? You see, I am now one of the 'Ten Blades'."
"What kind of excuse is this..."
Rukia Kuchiki listened to the man telling the general story of the whole incident in a joking tone, with a slightly helpless smile on her face.
However, she also completely confirmed that this person was indeed the Shiba Haiyan she knew well.
No wonder that Kūkaku spared no effort to help these Shinigami when he was in Soul Society. It turned out that he had reached an agreement with that man a long time ago.
It's just... I don't know why, she never seemed to have heard of any necessary connection between their clan and this man when she was in the Kuchiki family. Of course... it might also be because her facially paralyzed brother never mentioned it.
?After all, the two of them never seem to sit down and communicate properly.
"Then what's going on in this sky?"
After confirming that there was nothing wrong with the person in front of her, Kuchiki Rukia continued to ask.
"This, to put it bluntly, is a prop used by Aizen for surveillance. Under this blue sky, he can clearly see all the movements of us Ten Blades. It is probably to satisfy the boring and evil taste. Although you are participating
Those who undergo the trial will not be killed...but watching you being tortured can satisfy that guy's psychological needs, right?"
"This is really... a bad taste."
Kuchiki Rukia felt a little ashamed when she heard this, "So, Master Haiyan... next..."
"The next step is of course the trial."
Shiba Haiyan stood up with a smile, pulled out the Zanpakuto from his waist and pointed it at Kuchiki
Rukia, "Come on, Kuchiki, let me see how much you have grown during my absence! Although my body was controlled by Kyon at that time, to be honest, being killed by my subordinates made me feel good.
Unless...you really grow up to the point where you can defeat me!"
"Is this so..."
Kuchiki Rukia stood up with a smile and drew her sword.
She has to thank that man.
This is a trial for her... but also a 'redemption.
"Then...as you wish."
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"What a touching reunion, isn't it?"
In the surveillance room, Ichimaru Gin asked the people around him with a smile.
At this moment, both Aizen and Tosen Kaname have left, leaving him alone as a lonely old silver to spend his boring leisure time. In addition, there is also Ulquiorra who stopped by to confirm the situation of the 'invaders'.
"I don't understand what you mean by 'touched.'"
Ulquiorra responded calmly, "But since they have gradually entered the area under the jurisdiction of the Ten Blades, it's time for me to leave."
"Don't be so cold, Ulquiorra."
Ichimaru Gin chuckled, "I think you should learn to learn various human emotions. It's not cute at all to keep a straight face all day long. How about we make a bet? Who do you think will win in this duel?"
"
"Of course it's Aaroniro or Shiba Haiyan as this woman calls her. I'm not interested in the past between these two people, but the strength is there, there's nothing to guess." Ulquiorra turned around and said calmly.
Give the answer.
"No, I think Rukia Kuchiki will win."
Ichimaru Gin squinted his eyes slightly and chuckled, "Like I said, you should learn to learn human emotions. Sometimes this thing can make them burst out with unimaginable power... If you ignore it, you will fall sooner or later.
of."
"Is it."
Ulquiorra didn't take it seriously, left two words and left calmly.