The Arrancar's mask is a very obvious feature.
Even an autonomous Arrancar like Starrk still has a mask.
However, Shendu's mask is somewhat similar to Starrk's.
The exquisite dragon pendant completely reproduces Shendu's previous head.
Even just looking at this pendant gives people a strong fear.
He looked at it for a moment.
Shendu put away the mirror magic and started the Sonído.
In just an instant, he came in front of Harribel and the others.
At such a speed, Szayelaporro's pupils shrank subconsciously, and the fear was hard to control.
Before he could speak, Shendu approached him in an instant.
The completely changed appearance made Szayelaporro a little uncomfortable.
What frightened him even more was Shendu's terrifying aura that made Hollows shudder.
"Your Majesty Shendu, congratulations on becoming the new Arrancar..."
Szayelaporro smirked, as if hiding something deep inside that he shouldn't have.
Facing the compliment, Shendu's expression was half a smile, and a little light flickered in his blood-red eyes.
"First of all, thank you for your flattery."
"Secondly..."
Shendu suddenly reached out and grabbed the back of Szayelaporro's head, pulling him to his side, and whispered in a voice that only the two of them could hear:
"Forgot to tell you."
"The signing of the contract allows me to occasionally hear your voice."
Swoosh——
The sound of tearing flesh and blood resounded in the desert, and it seemed extremely insignificant in the deafening roar of the Hollows.
An arm was thrown into the Hollow group and was instantly crushed into a pulp by the surging Reiatsu.
"Ahhhh!!"
Instantly, Szayelaporro's expression contorted in agony. Holding the bloody wound on his shoulder with his right hand, he let out a heart-piercing cry of pain.
He widened his eyes and stared at Shendu in disbelief.
"Remember what I said earlier?"
Shendu's expression was calm, without any emotional fluctuations from beginning to end, as if he had done something insignificant.
"A little punishment."
"If you have similar thoughts or behaviors, your limbs will be broken."
Szayelaporro knew he was wrong, so he used his high-speed regeneration ability to restore his arm and didn't dare to refute.
Regarding this scene, neither Harribel nor Kurotsuchi Mayuri asked why.
As colleagues who got along day and night, how could they not see Szayelaporro's little schemes?
Szayelaporro had become more used to being unrestrained, even reckless, in the palace of Las Noches than living under someone's rule.
In this war, he preferred Baraggan to win.
To prevent this dangerous idea from escalating, Shendu wanted to nip it in the bud.
As for whether Szayelaporro would hate him...
Perhaps.
Ever since being forced to sign the contract, the hatred had likely already taken root.
"Assemble the Hollows and head to Las Noches," Shendu instructed Harribel, "declaring the result of this war to all of Hueco Mundo."
"Let the name of Shendu spread throughout Hueco Mundo!"
Faced with the drastically changed appearance of Shendu, Harribel was clearly unaccustomed to it. She hesitated for a moment before agreeing.
But at the same time, she pondered a new question in her heart.
The appearance of Shendu after becoming an Arrancar seems... not bad?
Harribel was startled by her own thought, quickly shook her head, and walked toward the Hollows, ready to execute the order.
"Hey, Your Majesty Shendu."
Kurotsuchi Mayuri appeared much more relaxed.
Perhaps because he was a Shinigami himself, Shendu's changed appearance didn't surprise him.
"I have a couple of new ideas about Arrancar."
"Be sure to visit the White Tower Laboratory for new research."
For someone like Kurotsuchi Mayuri, Shendu was entirely at ease.
He didn't have those restless thoughts.
In his eyes, whether Shinigami or Hollow, they were just different forms of experimental subjects.
An ultimate mad scientist.
At this moment, no one cared about the dead Baraggan anymore.
Perhaps the few guys still being beaten by Cortez still missed their great emperor.
But soon, they would follow Baraggan too.
Correspondingly, the news of Baraggan's death fermented and spread across Hueco Mundo until it reached the ears of certain individuals with vested interests.
Soul Society, Seireitei
In the barracks of the Fifth Division, the quiet and deep corridors, the serene courtyard atmosphere—all exuded tranquility.
Through an exquisite window, a refined and easy-going man sat upright, seriously writing at his desk.
However, in the air nearby, a strange fluctuation suddenly appeared, like ripples caused by a stone falling into a lake.
"My, Captain Aizen's calligraphy skills have improved again!"
The light Kyoto accent resounded in the room, and as a black cloak was removed, a figure appeared.
"Ichimaru, you don't need to praise me with the same words every time you come."
Under the black frames, a pair of brown eyes remained calm, as if nothing could disturb his emotions.
Aizen didn't even put down the brush in his hand.
"Is there anything important?"
"As the vice-captain of the Fifth Division, you shouldn't visit me in this manner."
Ichimaru Gin squinted his eyes and smirked like a fox.
"This time, there is indeed important information, Captain Aizen."
"Hueco Mundo has experienced an unexpected event."
The brush's stroke paused lightly, then resumed smoothly.
Aizen didn't interrupt Ichimaru Gin.
"Even after hearing the details, I still find it hard to believe."
"Szayelaporro has betrayed—not only us but also the king of Hueco Mundo."
The smile on Ichimaru Gin's face faded as his tone grew serious.
"A newborn Vasto Lorde has risen in the Forest of the Hollows, taken control of it, and become its king."
"Then he waged war against Las Noches, and the conflict officially began three days ago."
"The war is over. Baraggan is dead—not even ashes remain."
"The new king of Hueco Mundo has been crowned..."
A smudge appeared on the clean white paper.
The lens reflected sunlight, obscuring the eyes behind it.
After a moment of silence, Aizen softly asked, "What's his name?"
"Shendu."
"King of Hueco Mundo, Shendu..."
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