"Shendu..."
Aizen repeated the name.
The strokes of his hand changed accordingly, erasing the stain, and the original handwriting became Shendu's name.
"Although there are some accidents, everything is still proceeding as planned, isn't it?"
The corners of Aizen's mouth lifted, an inexplicable smile suggesting he was anticipating something to happen.
"A creature like a Hollow is arrogant and tyrannical, with countless internal fights."
"I believe the new king is the same."
"This is nature and cannot be changed."
Ichimaru Gin remained calm, no longer smiling.
"Although I am a little curious about Captain Aizen's thoughts, I am more curious about the next changes in the situation."
"Perhaps the current pattern will be more interesting."
Aizen put down the brush and crossed his hands in his sleeves, like a gentleman.
"I hope this 'His Majesty Shendu' can bring us enough surprises."
Ichimaru Gin nodded slightly. As he was about to leave, he suddenly spoke again:
"Oh, by the way, Captain Aizen, the elite students of the Academy of Spiritual Arts are about to participate in a new soul burial practice."
"Regarding this matter, what are your instructions?."
Aizen looked out of the window. In the blue sky, a breeze blew, and a few leisurely clouds drifted by.
The calm sky mirrored this peaceful world.
"Let's release the third batch of test subjects at the soul burial practice site."
"This peaceful life needs a little change in color to stir things up..."
Hueco Mundo.
Las Noches.
Countless Adjucha were busy within, carrying various boulders and constructing under Cortez's command.
Shendu couldn't compliment Baraggan's aesthetic sense.
After staying in Las Noches, he even found that its architectural style was inferior to the forest of Hollows.
Of course, there were some exquisitely detailed structures.
But those were entirely designed by Szayelaporro.
This man had elegance and perfection ingrained in his very being. Whether it was his clothing or his residence, he strove for perfection in every detail.
So much so that when Shendu moved into Las Noches, he immediately took over Szayelaporro's personal building and gave him a demanding order.
Rebuild the overall structure of Las Noches and redesign everything in line with his personal aesthetic.
Szayelaporro, though frustrated, didn't dare to object and obediently led Cortez and a group of Hollows to begin the renovation of Las Noches.
As for Shendu, he entered Szayelaporro's laboratory alongside Kurotsuchi Mayuri.
Regarding the Arrancar process, Shendu already had a new idea in mind.
"Well, I probably understand what His Majesty Shendu means."
Kurotsuchi Mayuri flexed his fingers, producing cracking sounds as his joints twisted unnaturally.
"Although this goes against the current research direction, it seems feasible."
"Why don't we start by Hollowfying a Shinigami?"
"In the realm of Shinigami research, I surpass everyone present."
Szayelaporro stood silently across from him.
A few days earlier, he had handed over blueprints of Las Noches to Apacci and the others.
Compared to them, Cortez was barely competent to oversee the work.
It was far too challenging for Apacci to comprehend architectural blueprints.
The Shinigami who had followed Kurotsuchi Mayuri to Hueco Mundo was now pushed forward by two Hollows shaped like spheres.
Lumina and Verona.
These Hollows, created by Szayelaporro, possessed remarkable combat abilities. Moreover, they could function as living medicinal items with a regeneration speed comparable to High-Speed Regeneration. As long as they weren't completely destroyed, they could heal instantly.
Kurotsuchi Mayuri found this fascinating and had studied it thoroughly.
He even adapted some of their traits into his own concoctions, significantly improving their effects.
"Captain..."
Although this wasn't the first time this Shinigami had been used as a test subject, his entire body trembled with fear, and his eyes reflected sheer terror.
"Don't worry, I promised you'd return to Soul Society intact."
"Master Mayuri has always kept his promises."
Hearing this the test subject calmed down and gradually fell asleep under the effects of anesthesia.
"Tch, despicable behavior."
Szayelaporro, seemingly recovered from his past psychological shadows, dared to mock Kurotsuchi Mayuri in Shendu's presence.
"With experiments like this, survival is questionable."
Kurotsuchi Mayuri grinned, revealing perfectly aligned golden teeth.
"You don't need to worry about that."
"My promises always hold true. The subject will not die so easily."
Shendu interrupted their quarrel with an undeniable tone:
"Let's begin."
Kurotsuchi Mayuri snapped his fingers, and Lumina immediately handed him a tray.
On it lay two syringes filled with green liquid.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Kurotsuchi Mayuri injected one of the syringes into the Shinigami's arm.
Before long, the unconscious Shinigami began emitting an overwhelming Reiatsu.
A tyrannical aura, akin to that of a Hollow, poured forth.
White liquid bones oozed from his pores, forming armor that enveloped his body.
Until—
A mask resembling a ghost attached itself to his face.
Hum!
Almost tangible Reiatsu vibrated in the air. Immune to the anesthetic's effects, the Shinigami awoke from his unconscious state.
"Roar!!"
The beast-like roar echoed through the laboratory.
His once-black pupils had turned into blood-red, devoid of any reasoning.
"As expected, he lost his sanity."
Kurotsuchi Mayuri showed no signs of panic. He picked up the second syringe and injected it into the Shinigami's arm in the same manner.
Within seconds, the bone-like armor disappeared.
The Shinigami reverted to his original form.
However, there were subtle differences compared to before.
He looked around in a daze and murmured to himself: "Just now... just now..."
"The sensation of overwhelming power..."
Kurotsuchi Mayuri flexed his fingers as though playing an invisible piano and spoke:
"Your Majesty, based on the current stage, your theory is undoubtedly correct."
"There is a balance between Shinigami and Hollow. By manipulating the power of the soul, we can seamlessly achieve a Hollowfied Shinigami."
Finally, he bent down with a dramatic flourish, offering a mocking smile:
"Next..."
"It's your time to take the stage."
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