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Asido looked at the armor handed to him, momentarily at a loss.
Aaron nodded at Asido, smiled, and said, "This armor is for you. Let's return to the Soul Society with Rukia and the others.
After all, with your strength, you are more than qualified to become a new Captain."
Rukia was still surprised by Aaron's words. Though she knew Asido was powerful, it was rare for Aaron to acknowledge someone so readily.
Actually, it was no surprise that Aaron would say such a thing.
The moment Asido attempted to "protect" him, Aaron activated a detection field to analyze his spiritual pressure.
Though the results did not shock Aaron, they still left him slightly moved.
Asido's Reiatsu alone exceeded one hundred thousand—far surpassing the usual range of 50,000 to 100,000 that even most Captains possessed. And this was without taking his combat skills or Zanpakutō mastery into account.
Thus, Aaron had every reason to make such a statement.
At that moment, Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck, Pesche Guatiche, and Dondochakka Bilstin also slowly approached, looking at the trio with curiosity.
Asido trembled slightly as he took the armor in his hands, then bowed to Aaron and said, "Senior! I understand!"
After sensing the aftermath of the battle from afar, Ichigo and his group swiftly eliminated the surrounding Menos Grande attempting to attack and rushed toward Aaron.
A short while later, they arrived at the scene where Aaron and the others stood.
At that moment, a massive Senkaimon gleamed in the distance, casting an ethereal glow.
Ichigo and the others, filled with excitement, looked on.
Aaron glanced at Tōshirō Hitsugaya and the others behind Ichigo before addressing him. "Ichigo, you, Ishida, Chad, and the others should return to Karakura Town."
"But, Sensei—" Ichigo asked anxiously, not understanding why Aaron was making this decision.
"It's fine. Once Hueco Mundo is dealt with, I will return soon," Aaron said calmly.
Though Ichigo and the others had many questions, they could only comply, stepping through the gate and bidding farewell to the others.
At this time, Tōshirō and the others naturally noticed Asido standing beside Aaron.
Rukia then briefly explained Asido's story. When the group heard it, they were visibly astonished.
In order to report the current state of Hueco Mundo to the Soul Society as quickly as possible, Rukia and Asido departed from the Forest of Menos alongside Tōshirō and the others.
"Brother, are you going to Las Noches?" Nelliel asked, tilting her head curiously toward Aaron.
Pesche and Dondochakka stood quietly behind her, as if awaiting orders.
Aaron nodded slightly at Nelliel's question before leaping into the air.
Now that Ichigo and the others had safely returned to Karakura Town, it was time for him to begin his own mission.
When Aaron landed again, he found Nelliel and her companions following him. He sighed and shook his head helplessly as three figures rapidly approached.
Although Nelliel had returned to her true form, she still retained her innocent and playful personality.
She quickly stepped beside Aaron and said, "Brother, since you're heading to Las Noches, let me guide you.
I lived there for a long time, after all."
Hearing this, Pesche and Dondochakka immediately echoed, "Lady Nelliel!"
"Okay, okay, I got it," she replied with a pout.
"We'll just lead the way. After all, big brother saved our lives," she added, turning away.
Aaron gazed at Nelliel deeply before giving a small nod, accepting her offer.
The four figures swiftly traversed the vast white desert, soon arriving at the gates of Las Noches.
"Intruders, this is not a place for you!"
A towering guardian of Las Noches emerged from beneath the sands, glaring at the group as he bellowed his warning.
Without hesitation, he swung his massive arm, launching the first attack.
Aaron regarded the guardian indifferently. With a cold snort, he unsheathed his Zanpakutō and swiftly hurled it forward.
Amidst a dazzling interplay of four-colored lights, a petite girl with black hair and a dark kimono materialized in midair.
She was Taotie—the manifestation of Aaron's Zanpakutō spirit.
With a soft cry, she clenched her fists and transformed into a streak of light, hurtling toward the guardian.
"Boom!"
A deafening explosion echoed through the air as the supposedly formidable guardian was obliterated in an instant, reduced to mere ashes by Taotie's twin strikes.
Pesche and Dondochakka took a few uneasy steps back, stunned by the sheer destructive power of Taotie's attack.
In their understanding, a Zanpakutō manifesting as a humanoid being was already unheard of—let alone one with such overwhelming offensive power.
They couldn't help but shudder at the thought of themselves in the guardian's place.
Unlike them, Nelliel was unfazed. She turned to Aaron, whose expression remained unreadable, and said, "Brother, let's go inside."
More than a dozen formidable Reiatsu signatures suddenly flared from within Las Noches. Among them, the presence of not only Arrancar but also Quincy energy was evident.
Though Aaron had anticipated this, he turned to Nelliel and her companions, saying, "Find a safe place to take cover.
Las Noches is no longer what it used to be."
Nelliel and the others could sense the immense spiritual pressures emanating from within. However, rather than retreat, Nelliel insisted that she, Pesche, and Dondochakka accompany Aaron inside.
Though they disliked battle, Nelliel believed in repaying kindness. Under her unwavering insistence, Pesche and Dondochakka followed her, albeit with lingering apprehension.
Before long, Aaron and his party entered Las Noches. After a series of small skirmishes, they arrived at a vast open-air courtyard.
There, they saw more than a dozen figures forming two opposing factions—one on the left, one on the right—blocking their path forward.
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