Thank you, Momo. From the bottom of my heart, thank you... and goodbye
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~ Aizen before he betrays and stabs Momo
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Just remember, don't underestimate me
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Remember this, Hitsugaya. Admiration is a state furthest away from understanding
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You shouldn't be making such strong remarks, it only makes you look weak
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~ Aizen before cutting down Hitsugaya
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No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it.
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~ Aizen to Ukitake
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You did quite well, but it's already over. Shatter, Kyōka Suigetsu!
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Since when were you under the impression I wasn't using Kyōka Suigetsu?
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That's right. Captain Aizen isn't scary because he uses Kyōka Suigetsu. Kyōka Suigetsu is a terrifying power but there are lots of guys who'd rather die than obey him if that was all he had. Those crazy Espadas all had their individual motives but were brought together by one thing. His strength. Captain Aizen's powers are without equal. Beware of Kyōka Suigetsu? No. That's reckless. Beware of everything else? No. That's reckless too. The sky falling, the Earth cracking open... you can all put your wits together to prepare for all kinds of calamities, but Captain Aizen's powers are far beyond any precautions.
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~ Gin describing Aizen's power
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What's wrong? I know that wasn't your last resort. I'll give you some time to come up with a new plan. I'll just keep crushing them until you're exhausted.
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~ Aizen to Urahara, Yoruichi and Isshin
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Yes. It seems the Chrysalis stage is over. What a relief. Now I can witness the end of the Soul Society with my own eyes.
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Fear is necessary to achieve evolution. The fear that, in one's current state, one could quite possibly be destroyed at any time. I thank you, Gin. It is thanks to your presence that I have finally succeeded in surpassing both Shinigami and Hollows.
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~ Aizen after cutting down Gin
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KISUKE URAHARA, DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I DESPISE YOU!? WITH YOUR GREAT INTELLECT, WHY IS IT THAT YOU DON'T TAKE INDEPENDENT ACTION!? WHY IN THE WORLD IS IT THAT YOU CHOOSE TO SUBJUGATE YOURSELF TO THAT THING!?... (...) THAT'S AN ARGUEMENT THAT ONLY A LOSER WOULD MAKE! A VICTOR SHOULD SPEAK ABOUT HOW THE WORLD SHOULD BE, RATHER THAN HOW THE WORLD CURRENTLY OPERATES. I REFUSE TO ACCEPT A WORLD RULED BY THAT THING. I AM A VICTOR! I SHALL DECIDE HOW THE WORLD SHOULD BE!
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~ Aizen before being sealed by Urahara
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My dad told me about it. The Hogyoku's ability takes in the "hearts" in its surroundings and then materializes them. But if that's so, then maybe Aizen wished himself that he would lose his powers.
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~ Ichigo commenting on Aizen's true feelings
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This is not about benefit. My only purpose has always been to crush all who seek to control me.
Sōsuke Aizen (藍染 惣右介, Aizen Sōsuke) is the former captain of the 5th Division in the Gotei 13. He later leaves Soul Society with his followers, Gin Ichimaru and Kaname Tōsen. His lieutenant was Momo Hinamori. He formerly served as the lieutenant of the 5th Division under Shinji Hirako. After waging war against Soul Society with an army of Arrancar, Aizen was defeated by Ichigo Kurosaki and sealed away by Kisuke Urahara, and then imprisoned for his crimes.
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Key:Base | Hogyoku-Empowered | Thousand Year Blood War Arc
Grimmjow uses a Caja Negación to temporarily trap Ulquiorra.
Reiatsu Concealing Cloak
Kyōka Suigetsu
Hogyoku: A powerful object originally created by Kisuke Urahara. Once equipped, Aizen is granted the ability of high-speed regeneration, and constant evolution in the form of more powerful transformations. It was
Caja Negacion: These cubes are capable of sealing away an enemy from the battlefield for a very long time, even foes that are far stronger, however the time limit for the stronger foes is much shorter than those on the same level as him.
Reiatsu Concealing Cloak: A cloak created by Urahara which hides the wearer's Reiatsu. Aizen used this cloak to sneak up and attack Isshin Shiba. Aizen states it allows the wearer to blend in with the air around them by incorporating Kidō into the cloak, almost completely concealing them from sight.
Kyoka Suigetsu: Aizen's Zanpakutō. In its sealed form, it resembles a normal katana. The only decoration is the tsuba, which is a hexagon. The two sides parallel to the blade are long, whereas the four sides above and below the blade are shortened, making it into almost a diamond or prism-like shape. It has a green handle.
Shikai: The release command is "Shatter" (砕けろ, kudakero) and is used to both activate and deactivate it.
Intelligence:Supergenius (Arguably, the most fearsome trait of Aizen is his tremendous intellect. He is well-versed in the history, strategy, and tactics of Soul Society, and is privy to knowledge unknown to many, such as the existence of the Ōken, as well as the obscure method in which to create one. He has created several Hollows and Arrancar while avoiding arousing any suspicion from the majority of his fellow Shinigami. For over 110 years, he had been engaging in experiments which involved unique and highly dangerous manipulations of Reiryoku and Reishi, including experiments involving the Hollowfication of Shinigami, something which had never been done before. He has an innate knowledge of the Hōgyoku, rivaling that of its creator, Kisuke Urahara; he even knows how to destroy it. He figured out the true nature of Shinji Hirako's Shikai and deduced it produces an optical illusion, allowing him to counter its effect. He effectively deduces the true nature of the Hōgyoku via trial and error of the situations which revolve around it. He was also aware of several events, which happened in separate dimensions, as he knew about Ichigo fighting and winning against Grimmjow and Ulquiorra, while simultaneously awakening a "new power", despite being in the Real World with the Espada at that time)