Thus, the Soul King's power was dispersed, giving rise to the powers of Quincy, Shinigami, Hollows, and so on.
It was precisely because of this that the Soul King never exercised his own authority, and this world created by him had never been used by its creator.
Therefore, Ichigo's blood, to some extent, acted as a substitute for the Soul King, producing this effect.
Unfortunately, after understanding this, Ichigo tried to replicate it.
The power accumulated in the world had been partially consumed earlier and had now fallen silent again.
The next Gran Rey Cero might still be impressive, but it definitely wouldn't be as exaggerated as this one.
But Ichigo was still very happy, as he had inadvertently created an extremely powerful move!
After figuring this out, Ichigo released Orihime and the other two.
"Ichigo, is it over?"
Looking at the devastated battlefield and the school reduced to ruins, Orihime was still shaken.
"Yes, it's over. The invaders have been driven away." Ichigo affectionately patted Orihime's head.
"Great!" Hearing Ichigo's words, Orihime instantly brightened, excitedly hugging Ichigo.
"I knew Ichigo-kun was invincible!" Orihime said.
"Hahaha..." Even though it was somewhat exaggerated praise, Ichigo was quite pleased.
After all, she was... 'considerable'!
Subsequently, Uryu and Chad, their injuries slightly improved, approached.
"Sorry, Ichigo. We held you back."
The two were deeply ashamed.
"It's fine, it's fine! We're all friends, why say such things?" Ichigo said generously.
However, he didn't ignore their feelings.
Unconditional forgiveness would only increase the pressure on the two. Both Chad and Uryu were good people. The current situation arose mainly because Ichigo's growth was too rapid.
Strictly speaking, this was Ichigo's 'problem'.
"Hmm… In that case, how about some special training?" Ichigo suggested after some thought.
Ichigo had always wanted to help those around him improve their strength.
Chad and Uryu, plus Jing Bing and Xin Na, even Sister Mei and some available Players could join in.
"Special training?" Hearing Ichigo's words, Uryu pondered.
"Although I don't know how you plan to train us, I agree!" Uryu said.
"Me too! I don't want to hold you back anymore, Ichigo!" Chad answered.
"Alright!" Ichigo nodded. "Since that's the case, it's settled!"
The Kurosaki Tutoring Class officially began.
Later, Kisuke found Ichigo to discuss subsequent matters… the aftermath of the battle, the reconstruction of Karakura Town.
However, the butterfly effect of Ichigo forcefully repelling Ulquiorra and Grimmjow, directly blocking Orihime Retrieval Arc at its source-
Was immeasurable!
Hueco Mundo, Las Noches.
Sitting on his throne with an air of invincibility, Aizen calmly looked at the three kneeling on one knee below.
"I see. You returned due to concerns about Karakura Town's destruction. I understand the general situation. Rise. I pronounce you not guilty."
"Thank you, Aizen-sama!"
Harribel and the other two rose and returned to their positions.
Not far from Aizen, Tosen turned his head. "Aizen-sama, how should we deal with Kurosaki Ichigo? Do you need me to take people and handle him separately?"
Beside Aizen, Gin also chimed in: "Yes, we must admit that this Ryoka boy has become our greatest enemy."
Hearing their words, the numerous Espada below silently watched Aizen.
From beginning to end, Aizen had presented an image of invincibility to them.
Frankly, if a mere human made Aizen expend so much effort, it would be somewhat disillusioning.
But none of the Espada spoke, merely awaiting Aizen's words.
Aizen was well aware of the thoughts of those below, but he didn't care.
From start to finish, Aizen had reached this point relying on his own invincible strength, not on schemes and plots.
"It's fine. One Kurosaki Ichigo cannot cause any significant waves."
"By now, everyone has some understanding of this boy. He's the type who grows stronger the more he fights."
"In that case, we simply won't give him opportunities to fight!"
Saying this, Aizen looked down at the Septima Espada, Zommari Rureaux, and the Octava Espada, Szayelaporro Granz.
"Zommari, Szayelaporro!"
"At your command!" Zommari and Szayelaporro stepped forward.
"Go to the Forest of Menos. I need you to capture an army for me!"
"Gentlemen, the war between Hueco Mundo and the Soul Society, the war between me and the millennia-old order of the Seireitei is upon us!"
"All Espada, all Arrancar, begin your preparations!"
Aizen commanded.
"Yes!" Everyone accepted their orders and departed.
Changes began in Hueco Mundo.
Due to Ichigo's intervention, the war, originally confined to high-level combatants in Karakura Town, suddenly expanded!
In this war, no one could remain aloof!
Players in Hueco Mundo soon discovered this.
Hueco Mundo Expeditionary Force.
Chu An followed the usual route to find Wang Zongchao.
But this time, arriving at their meeting point, Wang Zongchao wasn't there.
Instead, at the original cave, there were signs of a struggle and dragging!
Seeing this, Chu An's heart tightened!
"Where is he?"
"Damn, Instructor Wang, ranked among the top even excluding Ichigo, couldn't have just disappeared like this, could he?"
"Please, not that!"
The audience in Chu An's live stream wailed.
Chu An felt the same. "Where is he? With Instructor Wang's strength, in this desert with only trash Hollows, could someone have forced him away?"
Carrying concern for Wang Zongchao, Chu An began searching for his teammate.
Fortunately, the 'sand' in Hueco Mundo wasn't real sand, it was actually the accumulated remains of countless Hollows over the ages. Strictly speaking, the Forest of Menos was the real ground.
But over many years of accumulation, Hueco Mundo was like the Yellow River of old, the sand piling higher and higher.
Using the traces left on this heavy sand as a guide, Chu An soon arrived at a location.
"What... is this place?"
Looking at a deep, gaping hole leading underground, Chu An was very puzzled.
Simultaneously, just looking at this dark abyss, a sense of foreboding washed over him.