Chapter 153: Avengers XVIII
After half an hour, Dave finally explained his plans in detail. Aizen listened intently, his thoughts concealed behind a composed smile. As expected of my honorable master, he thought inwardly, though his face remained neutral.
"Why do you need me to lead this?" Aizen asked, his tone calm and inquisitive.
"Do I really need to explain?" Dave replied, raising an eyebrow.
Aizen looked at him thoughtfully. "It seems you're aware of my abilities," he said, a faint hint of amusement in his voice.
Dave nodded. "Your powers are perfect for this situation. Those fools sitting on high thrones could use a dose of your illusions to remind them who's in control," he said with a smirk.
Aizen gave a slow, approving nod. "Very well. I will partake in this and lead the organization," he said, extending his hand.
"Great," Dave replied, shaking hands with Aizen to seal the deal.
With the serious conversation concluded, Tony stretched and stood up. "Now that the small talk is over, let's lighten the mood a bit," he said with a grin. Turning to Aizen, he continued, "You called those aliens weaklings, didn't you?"
"I did," Aizen replied, nodding, his tone unchanging.
"So, why don't you show me how powerful you are?" Tony challenged, smirking.
Aizen's smile didn't waver as he adjusted his hair, brushing it back with an elegant gesture. "If that's what you wish," he said smoothly, his composed demeanor transforming into one of quiet authority, his innocent appearance giving way to an aura of overwhelming power.
"Well, let's see, Tony, how you fare against Aizen here," Dave said, nodding as he snapped his fingers. Suddenly, they were shifted into another dimension.
"This is a mirror dimension," Dave explained. "You can fight as much as you want here—nothing will be affected in the real world."
Tony and Aizen both nodded in acknowledgment.
Dave stepped back, standing next to Steve as they observed. "Let's see what Aizen Sosuke is truly capable of," Dave said, crossing his arms with a faint smile.
Tony took a step forward, activating his TURBO energy, which engulfed him in a vibrant blue glow. His armor shifted seamlessly into its Armament Mode, reinforcing his defenses and offensive capabilities. His eyes narrowed as he focused on Aizen, using Observation Haki to sense his movements and intent.
Aizen stood calmly, exuding an air of absolute confidence. "Interesting," he remarked, his voice calm but layered with superiority. "Let's see if you can entertain me."
Tony shot forward at blinding speed, propelled by TURBO energy, aiming a powerful punch enhanced by the Armament Mode's strength. Aizen didn't flinch; instead, he effortlessly sidestepped the attack, his movement so graceful it seemed as though he predicted it before it even began.
"Is that all?" Aizen asked mockingly as he raised a single hand. With a flick of his wrist, a wave of Reiatsu (spiritual pressure) surged forward like a tsunami, forcing Tony to brace himself. The overwhelming pressure caused cracks to form on the ground of the mirror dimension.
Tony gritted his teeth, his TURBO energy flaring up to resist the oppressive force. Using Observation Haki, he detected Aizen's next move before it happened—a quick slash with his Kyōka Suigetsu, his Zanpakuto. Tony activated his TURBO Reflex, dodging just in time and counterattacking with a powerful energy blast from his chest reactor.
The energy beam roared toward Aizen, but before it could land, Aizen disappeared.
"Shunpo" (Flash Step).
Aizen reappeared behind Tony, his blade aimed at Tony's back. Sensing the attack through Haki, Tony twisted his body mid-air, blocking the strike with an energy shield generated by TURBO. The impact sent shockwaves through the area, distorting the space around them.
"You're doing better than I expected," Aizen said, his tone slightly amused. "But you're already caught in my web."
Tony frowned, activating every sensor in his armor and his Haki, but nothing seemed amiss. "What are you talking about?"
Aizen smirked, lowering his Zanpakuto. "Kyōka Suigetsu controls all five senses. From the moment this fight began, everything you've seen and felt has been under my influence."
Tony's eyes widened as he realized he had been fighting illusions for the past few moments. Suddenly, the real Aizen appeared in front of him, slashing with blinding speed. Despite using Observation Haki to predict the attack, Tony struggled to separate reality from illusion, his senses utterly compromised.
"I see what you're doing," Tony said, his voice steady despite the pressure. "But I don't need to rely on my senses alone."
TURBO energy surged to its maximum, and Tony activated TURBO Overdrive, enhancing his speed and strength even further. His suit's AI adapted to Aizen's illusions, analyzing patterns to separate reality from the falsehoods. Combining this with his Haki, Tony launched a calculated assault, firing TURBO-charged projectiles while closing in for a direct attack.
Aizen, impressed by Tony's adaptability, blocked and countered each move with precision, but the sheer force of Tony's TURBO energy began to overwhelm him. For the first time, Aizen's calm expression faltered as Tony landed a powerful punch to his chest, sending him flying backward.
Aizen stood up, brushing off the dust with a composed smile. "Impressive. But it's time to end this."
He raised his Zanpakuto and uttered, "Bankai."
The atmosphere shifted as the entire dimension seemed to collapse under the weight of his released power. The mirror dimension transformed into an endless void of light and shadow, disorienting even Tony's advanced sensors and Haki.
"This is my ultimate form of Kyōka Suigetsu," Aizen said. "An absolute manipulation of reality itself. Let's see how you fare now."
"Tony's doing great," Steve said as he watched the fight, while Dave just smiled. From the start of the match, Aizen hadn't moved a step, while Tony was jumping around like a monkey, as if he is fighting an invisible opponent.
Even Steve is caught in Illusion only Dave is not affected by it as he is Aizen master, and Aizen didn't use his ability on him. Though even if he used it, he would have broken it easily.
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