Bleach: Threads of Destiny

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Seireitei, Spiritual Arts Academy

Late at night, the academy was eerily silent, but Aaron remained awake.

Over an hour ago, he had detected faint traces of Reiatsu emanating from the Sixth Forest in West Rukongai. Though preparing to rest, the disturbance drew him to his courtyard. However, the familiar Reiatsu signatures vanished abruptly, leaving Aaron puzzled as he gazed in their direction, lost in thought.

For more than four centuries, Aaron had been teaching at the Spiritual Arts Academy. Yet, he had recently encountered a bottleneck in his growth. As he contemplated ways to achieve greater power, a fateful encounter with Aizen two days prior gave rise to a new plan: Hōgyoku.

A creation of Urahara Kisuke, the Hōgyoku had the ability to manifest the desires of its host, protect them from death, and enable evolution to higher dimensions when their abilities reached their limits or their lives were endangered. However, Urahara's Hōgyoku was incomplete. After years of experimentation and planning, Aizen had fused his own prototype with Urahara's to create a perfected version, which he embedded into himself.

Reflecting on the events described in the original Bleach storyline, Aaron smiled faintly as he devised his own plan. He couldn't help but marvel at the ingenuity of Urahara and Aizen—two of his former students.

As Aaron quietly contemplated in the courtyard, feeling the clash of Reiatsu, he shook his head and turned back toward his residence. Suddenly, dozens of weak Reiatsu signatures appeared, drawing closer until they surrounded his home.

"BOOM!"

An explosion shattered the courtyard walls. Aaron stepped back outside, his sharp gaze sweeping over the figures encircling him.

A dozen Shinigami in black uniforms, bearing the insignia of the Fifth Division, brandished their Zanpakutō. Their lifeless eyes fixed on Aaron.

"The Fifth Division?" Aaron chuckled softly. "Aizen never disappoints."

"Kill!"

Without hesitation, the Shinigami charged at him, as though possessed by sheer hatred. Aaron raised his right hand and made a simple slashing motion.

The sound of Zanpakutō cutting through flesh echoed in the air. Seconds later, all twelve attackers collapsed into pools of blood.

Observing their fallen forms, Aaron muttered, "Kyōka Suigetsu... How predictable."

Fifth Division Barracks

Aizen sat at his desk, calmly practicing calligraphy. The chaos that had unfolded seemed far removed from his tranquil demeanor.

Tousen Kaname, sensing the abrupt disappearance of Reiatsu near the academy, frowned but remained silent.

On the other side, Ichimaru Gin leaned casually, his foxlike grin as inscrutable as ever.

Placing his brush down, Aizen adjusted his glasses and said in a smooth, commanding tone, "Tousen, you seem uneasy."

Tousen bowed respectfully. "My lord, he eliminated them all without hesitation. This could complicate matters."

Aizen brushed back his hair, smiling faintly. "If he hadn't acted, it truly would have been troublesome. It seems four centuries have done little to temper his violent tendencies."

Turning his gaze to Gin, Aizen asked, "Gin, what are your thoughts?"

With his usual sly smile, Gin replied, "He's just another piece on the board, my lord. Pieces move as they're meant to, don't they? Haha."

First Division Meeting Room

The captains and lieutenants of the Gotei 13 stood solemnly in the chamber. Yamamoto Genryūsai, seated at the head, exuded a commanding presence.

Chōjirō Sasakibe glanced uneasily at the empty seats, then at Yamamoto, his worry evident.

"As per the orders of Central 46, the following rulings are issued," Yamamoto announced gravely.

Urahara Kisuke, former Captain of the Twelfth Division, is charged with conducting Hollowfication experiments on Shinigami and Rukongai residents.

Tessai Tsukabishi, former Kidō Corps Commander, is charged with unauthorized use of forbidden techniques.

Both are stripped of spiritual powers and exiled from Soul Society.

Additionally, Yamamoto declared that the Hollowfied captains and lieutenants, including Muguruma Kensei and Kuna Mashiro, would be executed in the World of the Living.

However, Shihouin Yoruichi, in defiance, had rescued Urahara and Tessai, fleeing with them.

"All involved are hereby stripped of their titles and expelled from Soul Society," Yamamoto concluded.

The room buzzed with murmurs. Just then, a shadowy figure knelt before Yamamoto, reporting urgently:

"Last night, Aaron of the Spiritual Arts Academy killed 13 Fifth Division patrol members."

A tense silence filled the room as Yamamoto narrowed his eyes. After a moment, he dismissed the meeting, remarking, "This matter will be discussed later."

Aizen, standing among the captains, adjusted his glasses with a faint smile as he observed the proceedings.

As the captains dispersed, Yamamoto announced, "Regarding new captain appointments, recommendations will be submitted to Central 46 for review."

Central 46 Chambers

Within the dimly lit chambers of Central 46, an elder murmured, "The defection has been judged. Now, we must address the attack on the Fifth Division."

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