Zaraki's Bankai no longer required the sacrifice of Yachiru, which is a cause for celebration.
However, with Zaraki's strength elevated to this level, he still couldn't match Sora. Moreover, after the matter with Yachiru, even someone as dense as Zaraki knew he couldn't possibly continue fighting.
Aizen understood: this battle was over.
Sora's power was too transcendent. For them to continue would be like an ant trying to bite an elephant to death… somewhat unsightly.
"Well then, Captain Unohana?"
Aizen looked questioningly at Unohana.
"What else is there to say?" Unohana sighed: "Withdraw. Leave everything to Captain-Commander's judgment."
"That seems like a prudent and mature course of action!" Hearing Unohana's words, Aizen nodded.
But Aizen didn't say much else; he looked at Sora: "The problem now is whether he will let us go."
"After all, this is our second confrontation."
Aizen spoke meaningfully!
"He... probably will, right?" Unohana looked uncertainly at Sora.
"Although we've been quite aggressive, he seems relatively friendly!"
"Is that so?" A voice asked.
"Yes!" Unohana didn't realize and nodded.
But after nodding, her expression changed drastically!
Because that voice was clearly Sora's!
And Sora was very close, right behind her!
A powerful presence loomed!
Swish—
Without even drawing her own Zanpakuto, she pulled a blade from her sleeve, swinging it in a crescent arc behind her.
However, the arc barely began before it stopped abruptly!
A strong, powerful hand grasped Unohana's fair, soft wrist.
Sora smiled slightly: "Why so agitated, Captain Unohana? Did you know I was going to ask you to stay?"
"Ask me to stay!!?" Hearing Sora's words, Unohana's eyes widened.
"That's right, Captain Unohana. I originally didn't intend to do much about the Soul Society. But you've come to disturb me time and time again. Even a Buddha would be angered by this, and I'm not a Buddha!"
"The Seireitei must take responsibility for its actions. You owe me an explanation!" Sora said with amusement.
"So!" Sora's expression turned cold: "Captain Unohana, you will stay with me as my attendant for a few days!"
"What!!?" Hearing Sora's words, Unohana was shocked again.
'Who did he think I was, asking me to be an attendant?'
Unohana felt insulted!
Immediately, she erupted with Reiatsu. A heavy scent of blood spread around her!
"Bankai: Minazu..."
"Uh-uh!"
Unohana couldn't finish her words. Another hand covered her soft lips.
"Captain Unohana, you're being bad!" Sora said with a smile. "Even Zaraki can't defeat me. Your Bankai, which is only equal to Zaraki's base strength, shouldn't need to be tried, right?"
"Be good, okay? Don't cause me so much trouble?" Sora spoke softly, a smile still on his face.
But his eyes were as cold as eternal ice.
Unohana was instantly intimidated, unable to speak!
She realized that if Sora were truly displeased, he would kill her.
Unohana did not fear death, but dying like this would be somewhat unsatisfying.
At the very least, dying in battle would live up to her reputation as the First Kenpachi!
And Sora's strength was terrifyingly immense. In that moment, Unohana felt she saw the Soul King Palace floating high above!
"I understand!"
Unohana lowered her head, becoming docile, as if she truly were Sora's attendant!
Seeing this, Aizen was greatly shocked!
He never imagined that someone like Unohana could be so obedient!
Aizen raised his estimation of Sora's personal power by another notch!
'Damn it, where did a man like this come from?'
Aizen felt deeply troubled.
'With someone like this existing, could I still carry out my plans?'
'No, the opportunity was now. I had to try, no matter what!'
Aizen was a decisive man, so he made his decision!
"Captain Unohana cannot stay with you!" Aizen declared with righteous indignation: "We came together, and we shall return together."
"Even if you are strong, do not underestimate the pride of us Captains!"
Aizen said resolutely: "If you insist on keeping Captain Unohana, then keep me as well!"
From an outsider's perspective, Aizen's strength was far from sufficient.
In fact, the role Aizen and Unohana were supposed to play this time was support.