In Captain-Commander Yamamoto's view, one was a Kido expert, the other a Captain of the 4th Division. They could perfectly support Zaraki.
That was why Aizen was here!
Thus, Aizen's behavior and decision were moving!
His words about pride struck a chord with the Gotei 13's Captains!
Immediately, Zaraki felt conflicted: "Aizen, why go this far?"
Zaraki was in a dilemma. He owed a debt to Sora for Yachiru, but he was also a member of the Gotei 13, and Unohana was connected to him.
Zaraki cared about the legacy passed down from Unohana!
And Aizen had also stepped up, taking responsibility. This forced Zaraki to act.
"Hey, miss... no, sir!"
"Could you..."
Zaraki lowered his head, trying to plead.
His attitude shocked everyone!
Unohana wanted to speak up, to tell Zaraki it was okay for her to stay alone.
But doing so, both Zaraki and Unohana were clearly overlooking Aizen's role!
Neither Zaraki nor Unohana knew they were merely pieces in Aizen's game!
After mastering Bankai, Shinigami could release their Zanpakuto without saying the release command.
And Sora had sensed Aizen using Kyoka Suigetsu for over a minute now!
That unique Reiatsu wave was exactly like his own!
So, ignoring the other two, Sora turned his head and said calmly: "Captain Aizen, why have you circled behind me? Are you trying to launch a surprise attack?"
Hearing Sora's words, Unohana and Zaraki turned in shock.
Only then did they realize that the image of Aizen where he had been standing had vanished like a dream bubble. While they had sensed nothing, Aizen had already moved behind Sora!
"Aizen, you!!?" Unohana was surprised.
Of course, they couldn't see Aizen. They could only see him now because Sora had used his own Kyoka Suigetsu to override Aizen's!
Aizen himself was clearly aware of this!
He was both shocked and angered by Sora!
What was worse, he couldn't show it.
Pretending his plan had failed, Aizen muttered: "Even Kyoka Suigetsu cannot deceive you?"
"Heh!" Sora smiled. Aizen had tried to deceive him with Kyoka Suigetsu and failed. So now he was pretending he had used his Zanpakuto's water-based ability.
And now, the most interesting part: whether to expose Aizen or not was entirely up to Sora!
Sora looked at Aizen with a mysterious smile.
Seeing this, Aizen could confirm: Sora saw through everything!
And he didn't know what Sora intended!
Having the sword hang over his head was the most nerve-wracking part!
Even Aizen felt an unusual anxiety.
Seeing this, Sora spoke: "Don't worry, I won't expose you!"
"But that depends on your performance!"
"!!?" Hearing Sora's words, Aizen's first reaction wasn't to look at him, but at the other two.
But he found that, while their eyes showed some movement, they were staring blankly into space!
Aizen understood: Sora's Kyoka Suigetsu was covering their perceptions!
Instantly, Aizen wanted to seize control of this perception.
But while Sora could easily cover Aizen, Aizen would have great difficulty covering Sora.
Going against common sense, Unohana and Zaraki showed no reaction!
Seeing this, Aizen fully understood!
Both in power and Zanpakuto, he was completely under this man's control!
Aizen couldn't understand where such a person had come from!
But now was not the time to think about that!
The question was, how could he survive this?
Aizen's expression darkened, but he had to ask: "What do you want!!?"
"What do I want? Nothing!"
Sora shook his head: "Don't think of me as an enemy. I'm just seeking amusement!"
"Aizen, you've always thought highly of yourself. So, I have a question: If your Zanpakuto truly was just a water-based one as you claim, what would you do?"
"What!!?"
Sora's question made Aizen think deeply.
Actually, it was a question he had pondered often.
Aizen was too strong, and thus too lonely. His role as the perfect Captain for Hinamori Momo… it was hard to imagine it wasn't, to some extent, a self-exploration.
What Aizen truly sought was someone who could match him.
But this...
Aizen looked at Sora uncertainly.
'Had this person seen through my thoughts?'
'And if so...'
'...what was his goal?'