There were those who admired the talented ones and there were also those who envied them. Some saw their success as a source of inspiration, while others felt a sense of resentment towards their achievements.
In this case, it was exactly the same.
Ichigo stood strong and looked upon those who wish to tarnish him with their narrowed mind. They even dare to point their blade toward him because of their jealousy.
"I will show no mercy toward the enemy but this is just a spar so I will spare you from any serious harm."
Ichigo declared. He wasn't arrogant but just stated facts. The high-level Shinigami who was jealous of him became very angry.
"You underestimate us. We are also seated-level Shinigami. We will show you that your talent is nothing compared to our experience and skill."
The tension in the air grew as everyone could see that these high-level shinigami were actually jealous of Ichigo.
The other high-level and low-level shinigami whispered to each other about how they were so petty in their minds. The jealous Shinigami could hear them and it made them even more angry.
Aizen didn't say anything but in his mind, 'All according to the plan' was said proudly. He needed to establish the order before he had to bring them to Hueco Mundo. Otherwise, the death rate would be higher than it should be.
Aizen didn't care about them but if they died, that meant less resources, and he didn't want that.
Yamamoto was too stingy and put a condition on him. If he wanted more funds or more resources, he needed to at least help those under him.
What a troublesome old man!
"If you are ready, then start."
Aizen signaled them to start. The jealous Shinigami shunpo toward Ichigo, then slashed him with their Zanpakuto. Their movement speed was very fast for the other Shinigami but not for Ichigo, who fought with Soifon and Yoruichi regularly in the past.
Their speed was nothing more than a minor inconvenience. Ichigo effortlessly dodged their attacks; his instincts were honed from countless battles against goddesses of speed.
With a simple, swift swing of Harusame. He sent them flying with the head-on clash.
He couldn't use his Zanpakuto 100 percent yet but just a sealed form was enough to beat them.
The jealous Shinigamis were taken aback by Ichigo's agility and strength. They quickly recovered from being sent flying mid-air.
The surrounding Shinigami laughed at them. They even said that they weren't worth a speck of dust to the third-seated Kurosaki Ichigo. They said that they should stop shaming themselves.
Most of them came from the 11th division. They admired the strong but hated the weak, who didn't know their place. Ichigo was someone their captain wanted to fight with. But these jealous Shinigamis dared to fight with him before their captain. If their captain knew, they didn't know what he would do to them.
"You! I will not tolerate such insolence!"
They were ready to release their Shikai but before they could, They saw Ichigo make his move toward them. His shunpo was much more swift and precise than theirs.
In a matter of milliseconds, he was in front of them.
"I can't let you all do that because it would be troublesome. Bakudo #62, Hyapporankan"
Ichigo threw out a binding spell, trapping the jealous Shinigamis in place before they could release their Shikai.
Aizen saw that he could use high-level bakudo with such precision and speed. His eyes shone with a mysterious light for a moment, then return back to normal.
There was something more in his bakudo.
The jealous Shinigamis wanted to break free from the seal but they couldn't. Somehow, Ichigo's bakudo was stronger than normal. They should be able to break free just by releasing their spiritual power but the binding also seals their spiritual power making them completely powerless.
It was as if Ichigo's bakudo had a unique and enhanced effect on them, rendering their attempts to break free futile.
The jealous Shinigamis were left with no choice but to accept their fate of humiliation.
"That's enough. As you all can see, he's not only strong, but he knew how to deal with the situation he was in. He didn't release his Shikai or use high-level bakudo right off the bat but observed his opponent before taking action."
Aizen explained calmly, his voice carrying a hint of superiority. The Shinigamis couldn't help but nod in agreement, as they could see that Ichigo could beat them right away but he was careful enough to check if they had any hidden tricks up their sleeves.
Many Shinigamis in the past died because they weren't careful enough and often underestimated their weaker opponents.
Aizen's words served as a reminder of the importance of analytical thinking and thorough assessment in battle, ensuring that the Shinigamis would approach future encounters with caution and vigilance.
Soifon was now very proud of her man. That was her junior brother and her fiancee at the same time. Her face showed 'I raised that man' to anyone. Miyako, who sat near her, couldn't help but smile a little. She knew how she felt right now because she would be the same if her husband did something like that.
'So, he should really be the rumor about her fiancee. I need to tell this to the Shinigami Women's Association!"
Miyako knew that this news would spread like wildfire among the Shinigami Women's Association. The little bee had finally gotten herself a man! A forbidden love at that!
What women don't like gossip? Miyako couldn't wait to share the juicy gossip with her fellow Shinigami.