Chapter 1525 - 48: Choice

Chapter 1525: Chapter 48: Choice

As soon as Su Xiaogang appeared, Soi Fon wanted to rush toward him but was blocked by Kuchiki Bai Zai.

"Eh~"

Ichigo Kurosaki looked at the people around him in confusion. Unfortunately, although he was strong, his intelligence wasn’t low, but he clearly couldn’t outwit cunning old foxes like Su Xiao and Aizen.

"I didn’t expect these travelers to actually be Bai Ye’s allies."

Gin Ichimaru immediately added insult to injury, releasing his Spiritual Pressure. After drawing the short knife at his waist, he leisurely charged toward Uzohara Retsu.

Others present might still be puzzled, but Sister Hua’s heart was as clear as a mirror. She walked over to Asanai Renji. Among those present, Asanai Renji harbored the least suspicion, nearly none at all.

"Take her away, over there."

Sister Hua spoke as she casually tossed Rukia Kuchiki behind her, and Asanai Renji hurried to catch her, naturally in a princess carry.

"This is..."

Asanai Renji wasn’t particularly bright either—he believed that Su Xiao was the villain, while the rest should belong to the same side. Why did they suddenly start infighting?

"Don’t hesitate. Their time may be short."

The direction Sister Hua pointed to was where the Plasma Ball was. Although she stopped the execution, she believed only Yamamoto Genryuusai and Jing Le Chunsui could swiftly resolve the current predicament.

The reason Sister Hua entrusted Rukia Kuchiki to Asanai Renji was, firstly, to free her hands to deal with Su Xiao, who was a major threat to Jingling Court. Secondly, Asanai Renji and Rukia had a special relationship; during their childhood, they lived together on Hollows Street and later attended the Central Spiritual Arts Academy, being peers with the meaning of childhood acquaintances. According to Sister Hua’s assessment, Asanai Renji was the only one present who wouldn’t harbor malice toward Rukia.

Asanai Renji glanced at everyone present; the situation had become somewhat clearer. Soi Fon, Gin Ichimaru, and Kuchiki Bai Zai intended to execute Rukia, yet taking her in Yamamoto Genryuusai’s direction could equally lead to her death.

With only brief consideration, Asanai Renji decided to follow his own idea. Holding Rukia Kuchiki, he quickly dashed into the forest.

Su Xiao watched Asanai Renji’s receding figure, a smile appearing on his face.

"No wonder Aizen ’trusts’ you, such a straightforward person..."

Su Xiao hadn’t finished speaking when a long knife slashed across his neck.

"Unexpectedly strong." "

In Sister Hua’s astonished gaze, Su Xiao stood up. His body turned into a large pile of leaves, gradually dissipating into the air—it was Aizen’s hypnosis ability; he had always been present.

Uzohara Retsu suddenly realized something. Just as she prepared to turn and pursue someone, Gin Ichimaru blocked her path.

"Captain Ukitake, how does it feel to be a traitor to Jingling Court?"

Gin Ichimaru smiled as he looked at Sister Hua, and Sister Hua also showed a gentle smile. Experience proves that people who always smile aren’t easy to provoke.

In the forest, Asanai Renji quickly traversed between the trees.

Ding–

A crisp sound resounded, and Asanai Renji immediately stopped.

"To... Captain Tosen?"

Asanai Renji was quite surprised by the man blocking his path—it was Kaname Tosen, Captain of Squad 9.

Kaname Tosen completely ignored Asanai Renji, swinging his right arm forward. A white silk spiraled around Asanai Renji, quickly rotating.

"This is..."

Asanai Renji hadn’t finished speaking when his vision blurred. A dazzling light entered his sight, and he was no longer in the forest.

The item Kaname Tosen used had been provided by Aizen. This object had spatial properties, enabling teleportation of specific people or objects over short distances.

At the same time, Su Xiao, Aizen, Gin Ichimaru, and Kaname Tosen were also enclosed by the same white silk.

The intense light entered Asanai Renji’s eyes, and he instinctively squinted.

"Welcome, Asanai."

Aizen’s voice came from behind Asanai Renji.

Pssst!

Blood splattered as a long knife pierced through Asanai Renji’s chest. His eyes widened with unbearable pain filling his body.

With a swish, the long knife sliced sideways. Its blade slashed out from Asanai Renji’s side, severing one of his arms effortlessly. Yes, easily—the knife that pierced Asanai Renji was frighteningly sharp.

"Aizen, when will you change your habit of liking to talk nonsense?"

Su Xiao kicked aside Asanai Renji. Rukia Kuchiki in Asanai Renji’s arms fell to the ground, covered in warm blood.

"Lian...ci?"

Rukia murmured to herself, and Su Xiao grabbed the clothing at Rukia’s nape and tossed her to Aizen.

"Let go of her."

With his chest split open from the blade, Asanai Renji struggled to stand. Seeing this, Aizen chuckled.

"Asanai-kun, you..."

Psst~

The long knife pierced Asanai Renji’s throat. As Aizen was about to ’reminisce’ with Asanai Renji, Lianci little brother cooled down.

A golden treasure chest fell to the ground. The reason Asanai Renji died so quickly was that as soon as he was teleported here, Su Xiao, who was stronger, pierced him with a blade through his chest, leaving no chance to react.

Witnessing this Gin Ichimaru’s smile grew wider. He knew Aizen’s preferences. Now Aizen’s layout had Jingling Court’s members dancing in the palm of his hand, and it was clear he wanted to share his plan with Asanai Renji. Unfortunately, someone present really didn’t like wasting words—two blades settled Asanai Renji. Obviously, Aizen hadn’t learned the villain’s truth of dying from too much talk.

"He can’t hear anymore, continue."

Su Xiao lightly flicked the blood off his long knife, and Aizen smiled. His plan had successfully concluded, and of course, he wouldn’t turn against Su Xiao over such a trivial matter, especially since the captains would soon arrive.

Aizen pulled out a finger-length stick from his pocket, preparing to extract the Hōgyoku from inside Rukia Kuchiki. Seeing this, Su Xiao instructed Bu Bu to remove the Negative Ion Plasma Superconducting Device. Plasma Liquid was valuable, so saving it was best.

As soon as the Negative Ion Plasma Superconducting Device was removed, flames rose to the sky from afar. Seeing these flames, Aizen knew time was running short.

From the plan’s conclusion until now, Su Xiao, Aizen, Gin Ichimaru, and Kaname Tosen hadn’t really acted, which showed how meticulously Aizen had arranged his plan. Even with minor changes, the observing Contractors were baffled, and none expected Aizen to adjust his plan slightly.

Several dark green wooden spikes grew out from the ground. Aizen’s right arm became tree-like, stabbing without obstruction into Rukia’s chest, ultimately extracting a walnut-sized crystal.

Aizen’s tree-like arm gradually returned to normal. He gazed at the Hōgyoku in his hand.

"To think such a small thing could be so impressive."

Aizen looked at the half-finished Hōgyoku in his hand as if savoring something. After a moment, he placed the Hōgyoku in his pocket. Just after obtaining the Hōgyoku, Su Xiao received a prompt from Reincarnation Paradise.

[Prompt: The Hunter has completed the Main Task (Second Ring). Would you like to start the Main Task (Third Ring)?]

[Warning: Main Task (Third Ring) will involve the Fifth Tier Contractors’ area!]

[Hunter can return to Reincarnation Paradise after completing the Main Task (Second Ring), this is a normal return, no penalty.]

[If the Hunter chooses to activate Main Task (Third Ring), the reward for Main Task (Third Ring) will be tripled, and the treasure chest rewards will be increased by 100%.]