"Bankai—
Dye all things, encompass all things… Sky!"
A warm orange flame spread across the entirety of Sōkyoku Hill. Strangely, it carried no aggression at all—only a sense of calm and harmony.
The flames spiraled inward, and within two breaths, all of them condensed into Tsunayoshi's right hand. At the same time, a peculiar ring appeared—
The Sky Ring Ver. X.
The ring consisted of a finger stall on the middle finger and a ring on the little finger, connected by a chain. On the little finger ring, two small guns crossed to form an "X," encircled by gemstones. On the finger stall was Natsu's emblem above, and the Vongola crest below.
Tsunayoshi glanced at the ring and willed a form change.
Sky Flames spread from the ring, extending over both his arms and his right leg.
A matching ring ornament appeared on his right thigh, with the chain linking to his belt. On his forearms were enhanced X Gloves—crimson in color, adorned with white flame patterns, the Vongola crest emblazoned on the back of each hand.
They fully covered his hands and forearms—more like armguards than gloves. Near the elbows were inward grooves—
Flame jets.
Sky Flames ignited on Tsunayoshi's forehead.
At that moment, he completed the Sky-attribute Bankai.
Aizen frowned as he watched from above.
At this point, the only variable that unsettled him was Tsunayoshi.
But how could he possibly break Negación, a power of the Hollows?
"Natsu."
At Tsunayoshi's call, the lion emblem on his ring came to life. Wrapped in Sky Flames, a small lion the size of a forearm appeared on his shoulder—golden in body, its mane made of flickering Sky Fire.
It affectionately nuzzled his cheek before turning its gaze to the sky.
"Natsu, bring them down."
The little lion let out a soft growl in response, then opened its mouth—
"ROAR!!!"
The roar resounded across the heavens, accompanied by waves of Sky Flames invisible to the naked eye.
Aizen frowned slightly.
What is he doing? Does he think shouting will force us out of Negación?
But then—
Crack.
Aizen's pupils shrank.
A tiny fracture appeared in the beam of light around him.
Then, Sky Flames spread rapidly along the cracks. The ascent stopped.
Before his eyes, the three beams of Negación began to change—
In an instant, they transformed into hollow stone pillars.
Natsu grinned—almost human-like—and let out another, weaker roar.
The pillars shattered.
Aizen, Gin, and Tōsen were once again exposed before everyone.
Aizen's expression darkened.
No matter how he thought about it, he couldn't understand—
How Tsunayoshi had forcibly dragged them back from a separate dimension into Soul Society.
"Good work," Tsunayoshi praised.
This was the power of the Sky Flame.
Among the seven attributes, Sky possessed the greatest compatibility—and the greatest dominance. Its Harmonization property could unify chaotic energies into a single state.
Most substances, once affected by Sky Flames, would turn to stone.
Tsunayoshi had used that very property to forcibly harmonize the space of Negación with Soul Society—dragging Aizen and the others back.
"Sawada Tsunayoshi—you said you wouldn't act against us!" Aizen demanded sharply.
Tsunayoshi raised an arm.
Soft Flames burst from the elbow jets, providing propulsion. The Vongola crest on the back of his hand glowed brightly as he loosely clenched his palm—
Two massive Hard Flames fired like shells.
Hyper Acceleration: X Cannon!
Aizen's expression sank.
So it had come to this after all.
He didn't want to fight Tsunayoshi—not out of fear, but because he couldn't gauge his strength.
With a slash, Aizen struck forward—
But the two X Cannons suddenly split apart, flying past him.
BOOM!
An explosion thundered across the sky.
Tsunayoshi's voice followed:
"I told you—I'm just support. If a friend asks, I'll help. And calling in reinforcements right in front of me… Aizen, aren't you underestimating me?"
Aizen looked toward the explosion.
The Garganta—and the dozens of Hollows—were gone.
Completely annihilated by Tsunayoshi's overwhelming spiritual power.
Tsunayoshi crossed his arms, making no further move.
He wanted to see—
With his escape route cut off and reinforcements destroyed, what would Aizen Sōsuke do?
Aizen knew Tsunayoshi was right.
From beginning to end, Tsunayoshi had never directly attacked him—only interfered at Hirako's request.
Their agreement restrained both sides.
Before Aizen could decide—
Four surging Reiatsu erupted.
But these were not his allies.
They were his enemies—
The Visored.
Hirako, Kensei, Rōjūrō (Rose), and Love Aikawa all entered full Hollowfication.
Their human traits faded, replaced by monstrous white Hollow forms.
Kensei, Rose, and Love charged forward, deepening their Hollowfication as they moved.
They were using Bankai while undergoing advanced Hollowfication—able to retain their sanity for only a few fleeting seconds.
They had to strike within that window.
Rose transformed into a bird-like Hollow, emitting piercing cries. Anyone who listened would fall into his musical illusion.
His song immobilized Gin and Tōsen—they were already caught in it.
Love Aikawa became a fanged oni-like monster, his back covered in spikes.
High above, a massive meteor—engulfed in flames derived from Cero—descended toward Sōkyoku Hill.
Kensei's body was studded with white cylindrical protrusions. Winds gathered behind him, propelling him forward at incredible speed.
Behind them stood Hirako.
Unlike the others, he remained in Shikai while undergoing Hollowfication, allowing him longer control.
Despite his monstrous appearance, his slicked-back mask gave him an oddly refined air.
He did not charge.
Instead, he began chanting—
Hadō #91: Senju Kōten Taihō.
Crimson projectiles formed around him—infused not only with Shinigami Reiatsu, but also Hollow power.
Knowing his destructive power was inferior to the others, Hirako combined Kidō and Cero to enhance his attacks.
This was his strongest technique.
He could cast it without incantation—but at greatly reduced power.
Now, he carefully recited every word.
A single mistake would mean self-destruction.
As the charge began—
Rose fired a Cero at Aizen.
But it was too slow.
Before it reached him, Aizen had already vanished with Shunpo, reappearing behind Rose.
His blade fell—
But at that very instant—
Two figures appeared at his sides.
Kensei and Love.
Their speed matched Aizen's—
Because they were using Sonído.
Love even enhanced the falling meteor with Sonído.
A perfect pincer attack.
Above—
The blazing meteor descended.
Crimson Tempest!
Kensei unleashed a barrage of punches, each carrying Cero-infused winds, forming a storm of destruction.
Cataclysmic Calamity!
Love's Bankai—Benihikō Zaiō Tengu—descended alongside the meteor, a fusion of Bankai and Hollow power.
Where it fell—
Disaster was inevitable.
Bloody Aria!
Rose pushed his voice to the limit, coughing blood as his illusion intensified into a chaotic symphony.
And finally—
Hirako.
Eyes locked on Aizen's back, arm extended—
The final chant completed.
Hollow Hadō: Senju Kōten Taihō!
Thirty conical blasts shot toward Aizen.
Front. Back. Above. Below. All directions sealed.
There was—
No escape.
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