4-1 Illusory Revolt

You're so cruel, Lord Tokinada.

It's not as though a sword or Cero will work on you. Don't complain simply because you were used as a scarecrow.

............

Good grief. It's pathetic when your comrades are this easy to read.

You thought that the opponent you attacked was me, but it was in fact Aura.

I'm sure Aizen would have easily seen through a trick like that.

If you were as wary as Kaname was, I still wouldn't have said anything to arouse your suspicions, though.

Now then, if Hikone can win against Kenpachi on his own, there shouldn't be a problem. But I suppose I should go ahead and kill everyone here in the meantime.

Or perhaps I should let the journalist live as a witness?

Which reminds me. Aura, what happened to those Fullbringers that I left you to deal with? Kugo Ginjo should have been there as well.

Come now, this is you we're talking about. I'm sure you're already aware of the situation?

The surveillance bug's artificial brain reported that they had a falling out. How did you do it?

It's all thanks to President Yukio's abilities, which I amplified.

It was easy. I just planted a virus into my past and counter-hacked Tsukishima, who had inserted a bookmark there.

After that, Tsukishima simply planted the same virus in the other two's pasts.

I see, I see. After all, you were a candidate to replace the Soul King, much like Ichigo Kurosaki. It's only natural that you would lend your strength to help the linchpin of the three worlds.

Just so you know, I'll be using Kyoka Suigetsu's Shikai on them too. Do you mind?

No, go right ahead.

Hm?

(It won't activate?)

............!

Huh? You're tougher than I expected.

Good grief. I suppose Zangetsu was born under such unique circumstances that even Enrakyoten can only copy its outward appearance.

But you're still the one wielding it. I would've won even if it was the real thing.

Do you remember how to disable Kyoka Suigetsu?

............

If you are touching Kyoka Suigetsu when it activates, you can disable it.

Is that strange pattern of tendrils stopping it from activating?

But why are they fighting each other?

Don't let your guard down. This could all be an illusion that we're being shown through complete hypnosis.

But even if it isn't, we shouldn't be too optimistic.