Chapter 35: Sousuke Aizen
(Genryujin's POV)
"Where is he?" I asked Ukitake as I walked up to the entrance of Squad 5's Barracks
I had no idea why Jushiro was here and I wasn't going to ask. Normally, I assume that Captains always visit each other's barracks to discuss Gotei business and all. But Ukitake visiting Aizen? That was odd, even for him.
He stood there, Kaien behind him, "Who? Captain Aizen?" He asked with a frown, "I'm not sure, I was about to ask for him as well. Why? What's wrong Genryujin?"
Kaien Shiba didn't say anything; he had just recovered from a fierce Hollow attack where he avoided death, from what I heard. Wonder what would've happened if he died, I don't know.
I walked past him, "If you and Vice-Captain Shiba stay out of my way, I won't have to hurt either of you." I said seriously
"Whoa, Genryujin!" Jushiro called out, "What's going on?!"
I stopped and glanced at him, "Don't get in my way, Jushiro." I said, "You're among the few that I don't wanna fight."
Kaien took a step, "G-Genryujin-san...." He said, "Please tell us what's wrong? Do I need to get my uncle?"
I raised an eyebrow, "You think Isshin is gonna stop me or something?" I said, "He may be my friend, but he of all people should know that I-"
"Is there a problem?" I heard a voice say
Without wasting much of a breath, I drew my blade and swung it at Aizen's neck, who was standing behind me. Suddenly, I saw Jushiro standing in front of him, blocking my blade.
He gave me a serious look, "Have you no shame, Genryujin?!" He exclaimed as he struggled to keep my blade in place, "Drawing your blade against a Gotei Captain?!"
I saw Aizen, he had a look of surprise, "Genryujin-san?" He said as I backed away, "What is the meaning of this?"
"You piece of shit." I growled, "You dare ask me what's wrong?!" I said as I sheathed my blade again
I didn't mean to disengage, Jushiro noticed this, he readied a stance, a half-assed one at that. He knew that I was strong with Iai techniques. I didn't want to fight Ukitake, having him put strain of his weak and sickly body has always been an annoyance.
"Captain!" I heard Kaien exclaim as he reluctantly drew his blade, "Y-Your orders!"
"Easy." Jushiro said, "Go and call for the Captain-Commander. And...call for backup.....not any Shinigami....Call the Captains..."
"Sir!" Kaien said
Aizen stepped around Jushiro, "What do you mean, Genryujin-san?" He said with a confused look, "I am afraid I have no idea of what you speak of."
"Saito." I said
He raised an eyebrow, "What about her?"
"You...." I said narrowing my eyes, "Don't play dumb."
"I'm lost here." He said as he rubbed his hair
Something was wrong. I have walked this world for a thousand years, I can tell when a person is genuine and right now he's being ge-
No. This was his Zanpakuto's ability. Kyoka Suigetsu. One time, he tried to fool me by releasing it in front of me, making it seem like it was a water-based zanpakuto that made mirages in front of him.
He was wrong.....I could tell it was an Absolute Hypnosis ability.....Shit.
He got me under his spell.
"You son of a bitch." I said drawing my zanpakuto, "It was you, was it? The Black Hollow, eh? And now Saito."
I saw a twitch on his left eye as he gave me a somewhat serious look, "Genryujin-san." He said, "I'm willing to overlook the first attack. But if you are to draw your weapon on me again....I'm afraid I will have to defend myself."
"Go ahead and try it." I said seriously
"Gen!" Jushiro exclaimed, "Stop this! Let's talk about this right now! What happened?!"
"Saito was raped in prison!!" I growled with an enraged glare, "By Echizu Tsunayashiro! I killed him, executed him by cutting his head off!! But before that, he told me it was Retsu who helped him. But clearly, it was an illusion created by a powerful Zanpakuto. Who else has that ability? Tell me, Who?!"
"Saito was what?" Jushiro said with a look of shock, "Gen, are you serious?"
"It was not me." Aizen said, "And I would never believe that Unohana-san was capable of that. You're right, it was an illusion. Besides, You of all people know how Illusions work, right, Genryujin-san?"
I was beginning to lose my shit, my blood was boiling.
"Kyoka Suigetsu...." I said, "It's an absolute hypnosis Zanpakuto.....you can create illusions that are exactly like reality. Right now, you could be some-....You bastard."
He tilted his head, "What is it?" He said
There was but an ominous feeling that I got from his deep brown eyes, through his stupid-ass glasses.
"That's it." I said as I flipped my zanpakuto and pointed the blade down, "I'm gonna make sure this is the real you."
I released an aura of reiatsu as Jushiro widened his eyes.
"Gen! W-What?" He said, "No, you can't!!!"
"Central 46 can suck my fucking balls, Jushiro!!!!" I said with an angry tone, "And Gramps can get bent as well!!!!"
"Purify....."
As I chanted the release command, I felt several presences around me.
"Oi!!" I heard Isshin's voice, "Don't do it, Ryujin-san!!!"
There were Captains incoming.
I released an aura of black flames as my blade cracked, black flames erupting from said cracks.
I glared at Aizen as he stood there, unusually calm.
"Hinshin no Jotei"
I waved my zanpakuto to the side as the whole blade crumbled, replaced by a blade of pure black flames, taking the form of said blade. As I waved the released form of my zanpakuto, the wave of black flames dispersed, releasing a shockwave.
"GENRYUJIN!!!" I heard a voice yell
I turned around to see Retsu running towards me followed by Byakuya and Shunsui behind her. She had an angry look on her face as she looked at me.
"Retsu." I said seriously
"Why? Why must you do this?!" She exclaimed as I was surrounded by them
Five. Five Gotei Captains were now against me. In no time, there's gonna be more. I released my zanpakuto, Gramps might've felt it by now.
"Take it easy." Isshin said as he drew his blade, "Don't make us fight you."
"Stand down, Captain Shiba." Retsu said, "Your Zanpakuto will be useless against his.....Genryujin, why did you release your zanpakuto."
"This is terrible...." Shunsui said, "We can do this calmly, Genryujin...."
"To think it would come to this." Byakuya said, "Fortunately, I was with Captain Kyoraku when we were called....Genryujin-dono, please stand down...."
"No." I said as I released a small wall of black flames around me, "I'm done playing by your rules.....I'm doing this my way now. If there's a war, so be it."
"No, I won't allow you!" Retsu exclaimed, "
I ignored Retsu and looked at Aizen, "Listen here, pal." I said seriously, "I'll be your judge, jury, and executioner."
"I'll say if you're innocent or not."