A hint of coldness rose in Nnoitra's eyes.
"There's nothing wrong with admitting I can't beat Lord Aizen."
"But..."
Nnoitra's voice paused, "Winning against us Espada is no problem? Woman, who gave you such confidence?"
"If Aizen wasn't here, I would have killed you long ago."
The Espada, having joined Aizen's ranks, didn't necessarily show him much respect.
Moreover, Aizen himself didn't care much about such things.
"Want to fight? It's a good opportunity for me to establish my authority."
"Hueco Mundo values strength, I know that." Hinamori Momo didn't mind.
Having sparred many times with her Zanpakuto in the training space constructed by the Group Leader, her combat experience and strength were no longer at the level of a Vice Captain.
"Establish authority?"
A vein popped on Nnoitra's forehead, "Woman, I'll make you beg on your knees."
Nnoitra's gaze shifted to Aizen, who had been silent, and he said, "Lord Aizen, please allow me to fight your Vice Captain."
While the Espada could speak to Aizen without much respect in casual conversation, when addressing him directly, the necessary honorifics were still required.
"If you wish to fight, you may. It has been a long time since I've seen the Espada in battle. Don't disappoint me."
"Lord Aizen, I tend to be a bit heavy-handed. What if by accident..."
"Do not concern yourself, Nnoitra. Whether it's a spar or a fight to the death, it matters not. If my Vice Captain cannot overcome such a matter, then she is not worthy of my regard."
"Is that so...? With your words, I am at ease."
A hint of killing intent flashed in Nnoitra's eyes.
In the Chat Group, the live broadcast continued.
Aizen and the others, who arrived in Hueco Mundo after the hair gel incident, along with the Espada present, brought great pressure to some of the Group members.
Most of these Espada looked fierce and menacing, clearly not easy to deal with.
[Kumoko: "...Is Hinamori Momo going to be okay?"]
[World's No. 1 Princess: "@Kumoko, do you think Hinamori Momo is weak now? Obsession can sometimes be a terrifying thing."]
[Uchiha Madara: "Obsession with Aizen Sōsuke?"]
[World's No. 1 Princess: "Yes, from ordinary unrequited love, it transformed into an extremely strong obsession. Because of this obsession, she endured the erosion of Hollowfication and retained her Shinigami state."]
Through Hollowfication facilitated by the Hogyoku, combined with her specially made Zanpakuto, Hinamori Momo's current strength, though not comparable to Aizen's, far exceeded that of an average Captain.
At this moment, in the live broadcast, Hinamori Momo and the Fifth Espada walked to an open area in Las Noches.
"Woman, Aizen just said that even if I kill you, it doesn't matter."
Nnoitra licked his lips and said.
Hinamori Momo didn't reply, slowly drawing her Zanpakuto from its sheath.
No matter how weak the enemy, one must not underestimate them.
This was what her Zanpakuto, Tobiume, taught her when she was learning Bankai.
"Pray, Santa Teresa."
"Release?"
Can the Espada already use Release?
Logically, Aizen shouldn't have merged the two Hogyoku yet.
Or did the merging of the two Hogyoku only further enhance the Espada's power?
Hinamori Momo didn't know, nor did she have much time to think.
Because Nnoitra charged over, wielding multiple scythe-like blades with both hands.
"Hahaha, were you scared by me?"
"Then die!"
He swung the scythe in his left hand fiercely towards Hinamori Momo's position.
Hinamori Momo's figure vanished, reappearing behind Nnoitra.
"Sonído?"
The Espada in the distance were also watching the battle.
A Shinigami using Sonído greatly surprised the Espada.
Hinamori Momo's Sonído was so fast that even when she appeared behind Nnoitra, he didn't notice.
"Where, where?"
Nnoitra looked left and right, trying to find the enemy's position.
"Behind you."
As soon as Hinamori Momo finished speaking, she was met with Nnoitra's scythe sweeping behind him.
"Bakudo Number Sixty-One."
"Six-Rod Light Restraint."
The giant scythe stopped about half a meter from Hinamori Momo.
Nnoitra's body trembled.
Six light blades locked Nnoitra's movements from front, back, left, and right.
Hinamori Momo gently landed in front of Nnoitra.
Looking up at him.
"You lost."
"Damn... damn it."
The difference in spiritual pressure became apparent; Nnoitra's spiritual pressure alone was insufficient to break free from the Six-Rod Light Restraint created by Hinamori Momo.
Hinamori Momo turned and left, not delivering a final blow to Nnoitra.
"Don't... don't underestimate me, you mere Shinigami!"
"Aaaaaaah!"
Vast spiritual pressure began to spread around as Nnoitra's body twisted.
After a powerful charge, the Six-Rod Light Restraint shattered with a resounding crack.
Nnoitra panted heavily, his eyes filled with anger more than fatigue.
Yes, it was that arrogant look.
Nelliel used to look down on him like that too.
"Die, Shinigami!"
Even though Hinamori Momo had her back to him, Nnoitra launched his attack without hesitation.
Clang!
The tip of the Zanpakuto met the descending scythe.
"You are Captain Aizen's subordinate. I don't want to casually kill you. Please do not provoke me again."
The Zanpakuto easily flicked Nnoitra away, and Hinamori Momo walked back towards the high platform of Las Noches.
"Bastard!"
Nnoitra slightly curled his fingers, and a blue light gathered in his palm.
"Let me show you the power of an Espada."
Nnoitra roared, and a blue Cero burst from his palm.
"Gran Rey Cero."
A Cero powerful enough to distort space, the strongest Cero that only the Espada could release.
Because of its terrifying energy, Aizen had forbidden its use within Las Noches.
"That idiot." The Fourth Espada, Ulquiorra, watching the battle, frowned slightly.
Did Nnoitra intend to destroy Las Noches?
"Hado Number Eighty-Eight."
"Hiryu Gekizoku Shinten Raiho."
Hinamori Momo's Zanpakuto, Tobiume, in her hand, glowed faintly.
A dark red Hado, even larger than the Gran Rey Cero, instantly shot from the tip of her blade.
Zanpakuto and Hollowfication were used without reservation.
Throughout Las Noches, an extremely terrifying spiritual pressure permeated the air.
Even the watching Espada were too stunned to speak.
The appearance of this spiritual pressure made the Espada feel as if they were facing Aizen himself.
The Gran Rey Cero, without surprise, was forcibly pushed back by the Hado Number Eighty-Eight, which was fused with a Cero.
Nnoitra's body was completely engulfed by the Hado, not even having time to let out a scream.
Hiryu Gekizoku Shinten Raiho, after engulfing Nnoitra, broke through the barrier of Las Noches and surged towards the Forest of Menos.
Accompanied by a violent explosion, a giant mushroom cloud several thousand meters high rose in the distance.
Hinamori Momo returned to Aizen's side.
"I apologize, Captain Aizen. I accidentally killed your subordinate."
"Don't concern yourself. Using Gran Rey Cero in Las Noches is a forbidden act. Death can be considered a form of punishment."
With the experience of defeating the Fifth Espada, and perceiving this unbelievable spiritual pressure, the Espada dared not say anything more to Aizen's Vice Captain, who was suspected of having gained her position through charm.
Strength will always be the best explanation in Hueco Mundo.
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[Kumoko: "Group Leader, is this what you meant by 'slightly enhanced' strength?"]
[Kumoko: "Although I don't understand, you can't trick me, Group Leader! This power far exceeds that Captain called Tōshirō, okay?"]
[World's No. 1 Princess: "For me, it's indeed nothing. It's the first Zanpakuto I created, so it's normal for me to put a little effort into it, right?"]
[Kumoko: "Then... Group Leader, give me a Zanpakuto too. Without magic, I feel very insecure right now."]