Chapter 230 – 230 ⥤ We Must Strike and Break Through!

“The Hueco Mundo Conquest Unit (Eroberungseinheit)?” Candice looked at him in confusion, waiting for him to continue.

“That’s right!” Akira declared without hesitation, “The Wandenreich has been dormant for too long, with the outside world spreading rumors that we’re all dead. To expand the empire’s influence once again, I plan to add Hueco Mundo to our territorial map.”

Upon hearing this, Bazz-B emerged from a shadowy corner, exclaiming, “Please take me with you!”

Akira narrowed his eyes, looked him up and down, and nodded.

Though Bazz-B wasn’t the sharpest tool in the shed, his straightforward, aggressive, and impulsive nature would surely match well with Grimmjow.

“Gu…” Penida indicated that he wanted to join too.

Candice stepped forward — having passed the Knight’s examination, she was now qualified to follow Lord Senju into battle. How could she pass up such an excellent opportunity to prove herself?

Akira waved his hand with a grin, “It would be a shame to miss such a feast. Everyone can join!”

The Quincy erupted in thunderous cheers.

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Soon, the mighty Hueco Mundo Eroberungseinheit assembled before the Gate of the Sun.

Seeing this dramatic scene, other Knights mistook it for a rebellion and immediately summoned Crown Prince Haschwalth.

Jugram arrived swiftly.

He surveyed the neat formations, the soldiers’ indomitable fighting spirit, and their fervent expressions. After a moment of surprise, he nodded with satisfaction.

Indeed, under Akira’s guidance, the soldiers’ morale had improved tremendously. If they maintained this state, victory in future wars seemed certain.

However, first, he needed to understand what this man was planning.

“Hashirama, what madness is this?” Jugram approached him, “Are you planning to start the war early?”

Akira displayed a peculiar expression and replied righteously, “Weren’t you the one who told me to expand the empire’s influence? After careful consideration, I’ve decided to lead troops to attack Hueco Mundo.”

Jugram: “?”

Was something wrong with this guy’s head? Was this his idea of expanding influence?

If you’re so capable, why don’t you go to Soul Society and take down Shigekuni Yamamoto?

Sensing his thoughts, Akira smiled confidently, crossing his arms.

“This is merely the first step of my grand plan. After conquering Hueco Mundo, we’ll march on Soul Society. Then I’ll personally deal with Yamamoto, our mortal enemy! With my strength, I’ll reduce him to dust in three punches!”

Jugram: “…”

Sometimes, he truly wanted to crack open this person’s skull to see what lay inside.

Even Yhwach fell at Shigekuni’s hands, yet you, a mere Knight, believe you’re stronger than His Majesty who granted you power? Where does this absurd confidence come from?

{T/N: The way he addresses the old man is possibly because Genryūsai is a title, and coming from an enemy, you wouldn’t address him by that honorific. That’s why the first name is used.}

While he was lost in thought, Akira pointed and commanded, “Sōken, open the gate!”

Without hesitation, Sōken activated the Sun Key despite his bitter expression. This Wandenreich-issued equipment allowed travel between various Gates of the Sun, including those in Hueco Mundo and the World of the Living.

Akira and Sōken had used this same Sun Key when reporting to the Wandenreich previously.

A massive Reishi gate materialized before them.

“Don’t worry, Jugo!” Akira grinned, “This expedition will return victorious!”

Whether swayed by this boundless confidence or remembering how this man had effortlessly defeated four Knights, Jugram found himself inexplicably nodding and approving this outrageous plan.

“Be careful.”

Akira responded with a smile and raised his hand, “Men, march on Hueco Mundo!”

Thunderous cheers erupted in response.

With Bazz-B leading the vanguard, they charged into the Gate of the Sun.

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Las Noches.

Spiritual Wave Measurement Research Institute.

Szayelaporro was deeply absorbed in his latest research, examining a piece of flesh from his God-King.

The specimen was extraordinary — despite countless studies, its mysteries remained largely unknown. This aligned perfectly with Szayelaporro’s obsessive pursuit of perfect life, fueling his passion for such experimental research.

He pressed several buttons on the Reishi centrifuge’s controller, and soon the room filled with the steady hum of mechanical operations.

Surveying the array of sophisticated equipment working autonomously before him, Szayelaporro felt a deep sense of satisfaction.

He remembered his humble beginnings as a scientist, when he had to rely on crude instruments and even craft his own biological equipment.

Since God-King Kisaragi took control of Las Noches, Szayelaporro’s life had improved dramatically. The laboratory received extensive renovations, and cutting-edge technology flowed into Hueco Mundo continuously.

Along with this came research materials from Aizen. Though Szayelaporro was reluctant to admit it, he had to acknowledge Aizen’s superior expertise in the field.

While the God-King’s wisdom was remarkable, Lord Aizen possessed a different kind of insight altogether. He had advanced both the Immaculate Conception research and developed several refined plans for the Arrancar experiments.

{T/N: This Immaculate Conception is an OG thing, which is the pink guy’s quest for perfection. It’s like Senjumaru’s Ultimate Garment, which has nothing in the canon.}

Szayelaporro felt deeply content with his current situation. If things continued this way, it would be perfect.

[Power supply initia—

WEE-WOO! WEE-WOO!

As he prepared for the next phase of his experiment, blaring alarms suddenly filled the laboratory. Red lights pulsed urgently as a massive screen descended from the ceiling.

“External invasion?”

The perimeter monitoring equipment had detected massive concentrations of foreign Reiatsu gathering around Hueco Mundo.

Szayelaporro quickly deployed his Rokureichū (Spirit-Recording Bugs) to gather more precise data.

When the mixed Reiatsu readings appeared on screen, he froze.

The natural enemy of Hollows — Quincy!

After brief consideration, Szayelaporro’s lips curved into a cruel smile.

“Quincy? We’ll make sure they never return!”

Following the principle that good things should be shared, he promptly alerted Soul Society.

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Under the endless night, a unit emerged from the gate of light onto the vast white desert.

Due to the Wandenreich’s long isolation, most Quincy had been confined to the Shadow Area, except for a few intelligence operatives.

This was their first glimpse of Hueco Mundo.

The realm’s desolation surprised them — its barren landscape paled in comparison to even the Shadow Area, let alone Soul Society.

Yet the air’s dense Reishi proved an unexpected advantage. For Quincy, higher Reishi concentration meant greater combat potential. In this respect, Hueco Mundo was their perfect battlefield.

It was then that the Quincy grasped their Captain’s brilliant strategy. With such dense Reishi around them, they could overcome any foe with ease.

This advantage was like a gift from heaven itself. Their Captain truly looked after them!

The Quincy turned their grateful gazes skyward toward their leader.

Akira scratched his head, bemused by their excitement.

“For this conquest, I want prisoners, not corpses. Keep yourselves safe, but capture enemies alive — they’ll serve as star rage power for the empire!”

Hovering in the sky, arms crossed and toes pointed downward, he laid out the mission’s objectives to his troops below.

“Now, forward!” He took point, soaring toward the crescent moon.

The Quincy, facing their first taste of war, cheered with unbridled enthusiasm as they followed their Captain deeper into Hueco Mundo.

Candice’s brow furrowed. Was it just her imagination, or did Captain Senju seem oddly familiar with Hueco Mundo — as if returning home?

She quickly shook off the thought.

How ridiculous! The Captain was the purest-blooded Quincy, sworn enemy of Hollows. How could Hueco Mundo be his home?

Still, the Captain shone like the brightest sun in all their hearts. If only he were the empire’s Emperor…

Candice startled at her own treasonous thoughts, glancing around nervously. She relaxed only after confirming no one had noticed.

She gazed at his meteor-bright figure on the horizon, her cheeks flushing, eyes brimming with admiration.

Yes! Emperor Senju would be far superior to Yhwach.

Emperor Senju truly cared for his subordinates, treating everyone with equal sincerity and kindness, regardless of their rank or power.

Not just her — everyone here served him willingly!

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Despite his mental preparation, Aizen’s vision darkened at the sight of the massive Quincy army.

Using another’s army to attack one’s own headquarters — no sane person would attempt something so absurd.

“Hiss — why does that leader at the front look so familiar?” Szayelaporro’s shocked voice rang out as he extended his Reiatsu to investigate.

After a moment, he fell silent. Unless he was mistaken, that grinning figure — fierce as a starved beast — had to be their Las Noches’ Lord Kisaragi.

Though his appearance had changed, that unique presence, like sunlight piercing the darkness, remained unmistakable.

Indeed, even if their God-King were reduced to ashes by Genryūsai Shigekuni, Szayelaporro would recognize him instantly.

My lord, why this rebellion? Have we erred somehow?

“Lord Aizen, what should we do?” This unprecedented situation had frozen even Szayelaporro’s brilliant mind.

Lost, he could only turn to Aizen beside him for guidance.

Fortunately, their second King remained composed throughout, showing no signs of distress.

As expected of someone who could handle the God-King with such ease!

After a moment of silence, Aizen spoke calmly, “We’ll cooperate with him. Engage this advance force while protecting ourselves. Deploy all forces — both Arrancar and Menos Grande. We’ve trained our troops for a thousand days to use them for one — consider this a training exercise.”

Szayelaporro nodded. At this point, this was their only option.

Soon, he relayed Aizen’s orders. Unit after unit of Arrancar forces departed Las Noches, venturing into the boundless Hueco Mundo.

The tree-planting project had just begun showing results. Las Noches’s Hollows, like Starrk, had invested enormous effort in nurturing each plant. They couldn’t let it all go to waste over someone’s foolishness.

Aizen chose not to appear personally. As a Shinigami, he wasn’t suited for this war. His role was to remain in the rear, preventing unexpected situations.

However, before the Hollows departed, he had something to say.

Aizen waved his hand, creating a dynamic Reishi image. It showed someone flying in the sky with a fierce grin, with the massive Hueco Mundo Conquest Unit below.

The Hollows instantly recognized the figure. Like Szayelaporro, their bone-deep loyalty made identifying him effortless.

“Yes, that person is your Lord Kisaragi.” Aizen’s mouth twitched as he spoke, “For certain reasons, he’s now second-in-command of the Quincy Empire. He’s leading this invasion to test your training results. Your performance will affect your standing in his eyes. Give it everything you have.”

Though they couldn’t comprehend why their God-King would do this, as his most devoted followers, following orders was enough.

The Arrancar and Menos Grande raised a thunderous cry:

“Those who violate Hueco Mundo’s territory shall be struck down!”

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Under the crescent moon, on the boundless desert.

The air grew heavy with thick, mixed Reiatsu.

After some time, both sides met in an open area.

Akira, like Superman, floated in the sky, his calm eyes surveying the opposition.

“Today—”

Before he could finish speaking, a petite figure leaped forward.

Lilynette crossed her arms over her flat chest, glaring up at him defiantly.

“Save your words! If you dare invade Hueco Mundo, be prepared to pay the price! The losers will obediently serve as star rage power!”

Akira paused, then his mouth curved into a smile familiar to both sides.

“Then… let the battle begin!”

With his command, the war between Quincy and Hollows erupted.

Violent mixed Reiatsu clashed like two invisible beasts tearing at each other. Battle cries rose simultaneously from both sides.

“For the God-King!”

“For the Captain!”

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