As Hinamori Momo drew closer to Central 46.
In the Chat Group, the split screen had disappeared.
It only showed the live broadcast of Hinamori Momo about to reach Central 46, and no longer displayed the scene of the other "Hinamori Momo" fighting Aizen Sōsuke and Ichimaru Gin.
[Kumoko: "Mm-hmm, from my many years of experience, this Hinamori Momo now must be the real one."]
[Rimuru: "That makes sense, but who's the one fighting inside? Is it a clone?"]
[Kikyo: "It shouldn't be a clone. Have you considered Zanpakuto abilities or something similar?"]
[Uchiha Madara: "Zanpakuto abilities… that is indeed a possibility."]
[Kumoko: "@World's No. 1 Princess, Group Leader, stop lurking, you'll drown!"]
[World's No. 1 Princess: "You'll know very soon. If I reveal the plot in advance, won't there be no anticipation? Think about it, what movie or novel tells you who the final villain is right from the start?"]
[Kumoko: "I think you're just making excuses, Group Leader. This is a live broadcast, not a movie!"]
The live broadcast continued.
The screen switched to the battle against Aizen.
"As expected, I know who you are. No wonder you harbor such strong killing intent towards me."
"Is it because of Hinamori Momo?"
Aizen looked at the girl who was identical to Hinamori Momo.
Whether it was combat skills or the grasp of combat opportunities, she was far superior to the former Hinamori Momo.
She was also very proficient in Hado, Bakudo, and Healing Kido.
She could cast Hado and Bakudo #80 or higher without incantation and without any lag.
Although the power was not as strong as with full incantation, that method of casting was indeed surprising.
To multitask, simultaneously casting Hado and Bakudo #80 or higher.
Even Aizen, confident as he was, would not dare to do so casually.
Because once the casting failed, the explosion caused by spiritual pressure disorder was not something that could be easily resisted.
"If I'm not mistaken, you have an agreement with Hinamori Momo."
Aizen Sōsuke pushed up the glasses on his nose, "For example, to kill me before she returns."
Hinamori Momo did not answer Aizen's question.
Black spiritual pressure rose from beneath Aizen's feet.
"Hado #90: Kurohitsugi!"
A cold voice rang out.
Aizen felt the spiritual pressure gathering and used Shunpo to dodge.
A giant black coffin appeared where Aizen had been standing.
"Shinsō!"
Ichimaru Gin had already sneaked behind Hinamori Momo at some point and launched a Zanpakuto attack.
"Bakudo #81: Dankū!"
As before, Ichimaru Gin's Zanpakuto was once again repelled by the Bakudo and returned to its original state.
"To use Hado #90 without incantation, and at the same time still be able to use Bakudo #80 or higher, although I had some expectations, it's truly incredible."
Ichimaru Gin was no longer overly surprised, although neither he nor Aizen were at full power yet.
They hadn't even used Bankai, but even so, against two opponents, she wasn't at a disadvantage at all.
Is this Hinamori Momo really a Vice Captain?
No, Aizen seemed to say she wasn't Hinamori Momo.
Ichimaru Gin narrowed his eyes, a little confused in his mind.
He seemed to grasp something, but when he thought about it carefully, there was nothing.
The battle continued, but neither side actually launched any further attacks.
Aizen looked at the disappearing Kurohitsugi beside him, observing Hinamori Momo with interest for a moment, and said, "Still without incantation, and Hado #90 or higher, truly astonishing."
"Rather than saying it's exceptional Kido talent, it's more accurate to say it's an ability you inherently possess."
The lenses on Aizen's glasses reflected slightly, his tone a little deep.
"The special power to use multiple Kido simultaneously."
"Am I right, Hinamori Momo's Zanpakuto, Tobiume?"
As Aizen's words fell, the surrounding air instantly fell silent.
"Zanpakuto…"
Ichimaru Gin, standing by, heard Aizen's explanation and showed a rather surprised expression on his face.
The "Hinamori Momo" he was fighting was a Zanpakuto, or rather, the spirit of a Zanpakuto?
Now, even Zanpakuto could fight remotely?
Ichimaru Gin looked down at the Zanpakuto in his hand.
It suddenly didn't seem so great anymore.
Both were Zanpakuto, but the difference was so big?
"Who I am is not important. What's important is, don't you feel any guilt for deceiving your Vice Captain for over a hundred years?"
"Guilt? Captain Aizen doesn't have such a feeling, Tobiume."
Like the Captain of the Tenth Division, Hinamori Momo leaped from the window of the high platform, landing beside Tobiume.
"You're a bit slow in returning."
"From your expression, it seems you've been discovered," Tobiume said, looking at Hinamori Momo.
"There's no helping it. Even with spiritual pressure concealment, it's hard to hide from that person. After all, she's the First Kenpachi."
On her way to the Fourth Division, she had already mostly healed Toshiro with Healing Kido.
Hinamori Momo had intended to leave Toshiro at the entrance of the Fourth Division and then quietly leave.
However, she unexpectedly encountered the Captain of the Fourth Division.
"Forget it, you figure out your own escape route. Soul Society isn't glorious, especially given your current situation." Tobiume glanced at the hair ornament-like object on Hinamori Momo's side hair.
That was a symbol of Hollowfication. If one didn't carefully distinguish it from the hair ornament and the difference in spiritual pressure, one couldn't tell the difference between Hinamori Momo's Hollowfied and non-Hollowfied states at all.
"Don't worry, leave this to me. Some things you only understand after experiencing them. I won't be deceived a second time."
Hearing Hinamori Momo's words, Tobiume seriously observed Hinamori Momo for a moment.
"Given your intelligence, it's hard to say. You're the type who gets sold and still helps count the money."
Hinamori Momo's face darkened: "Please, I'm the master, you're the Zanpakuto."
"It's precisely because my master is so silly that I, as a Zanpakuto, have to work so hard."
"Alright, be careful. Aizen Sōsuke is someone who eats people without spitting out the bones." Tobiume's voice was very loud, not worried about being heard by Aizen in the distance.
"Yes, I know."
Watching Tobiume revert to her Zanpakuto form, Hinamori Momo reached out and grasped her.
Hinamori Momo looked up at Aizen Sōsuke in the distance.
"We meet again, Captain Aizen!"
"Heh heh, Vice-Captain Hinamori, your relationship with your Zanpakuto is truly interesting!"
Aizen Sōsuke also seemed to no longer pretend to be a nice gentleman, or use a gentle tone.
His voice carried a sense of looking down upon the world.
"Yes, speaking of which, I should thank you! If it weren't for my obsession with you, I probably wouldn't have been able to persevere in that situation."
"Hollowfication? Or rather, your current appearance." Aizen Sōsuke said, "Not only Hollowfication, but even your Zanpakuto has been modified by that person, hasn't it?"
"If it were the former Tobiume, she probably wouldn't have this ability."
"Unlike your rule-type Zanpakuto, my Tobiume is a pure Kido-type Zanpakuto."
"Of course, I mean now!"
There was no harm in revealing this information to Aizen. Anyway, even if she didn't say it, after fighting with Tobiume for so long, he would already know.
"So?"
"My Vice-Captain Hinamori, did you specifically return just to retrieve your Zanpakuto?" Aizen Sōsuke smiled slightly.
From the previous exchange, given Tobiume's power, her chance of escaping was very high, there was no need for Hinamori Momo, as her master, to return.
Aizen lowered his voice, the corner of his mouth curving into an arc, and said, "What is your purpose? Are you going to expose me?"
"Vice-Captain Hinamori, surely you don't have such naive thoughts now, do you?"