Naruto: Shikigami Aizen

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"Lord Aizen, have you met her already? It seems you've truly forgotten many things," said Hōgyoku with sorrow.

"Lord Aizen, that annoying guy is called Kyōka Suigetsu. He's a very annoying guy," said Hōgyoku, causing Sousuke to startle.

"Kyōka Suigetsu... the name feels familiar," Sousuke mused.

"Why have you appeared inside my body? Who are you exactly?" Sousuke asked in confusion.

"I am Hōgyoku, Hōgyoku is Hōgyoku. Hōgyoku has merged with you and is naturally inside Lord Aizen's body," Hōgyoku replied, providing no useful information to Sousuke.

Sousuke looked sharply at the glow in his chest and asked, "Then why do you call me Lord Aizen? My name is Sousuke, not this Lord Aizen you mentioned."

"You are Lord Aizen. It is you who awakened Hōgyoku, and ever since then, Hōgyoku has been with you, Lord Aizen," Hōgyoku challenged Sousuke's intellect once again.

Rubbing his head, Sousuke sighed, "Alright, can you tell me what you intend to do inside my body? Keep in mind that I don't possess anything you would want."

"Hōgyoku wants to destroy the world together with Lord Aizen. It's Lord Aizen's dream... Oh no, Hōgyoku is about to enter slumber. Lord Aizen, don't forget to replenish Hōgyoku's energy with the power of souls, and be careful of that guy Kyōka Suigetsu!" Hōgyoku's words faded as its glow suddenly vanished, as if it had depleted all its energy, plunging into darkness.

No matter how Sousuke tried to call out, there was no response.

"Destroy the world... How could something like that happen," Sousuke murmured.

It seemed that this Hōgyoku fellow was a dangerous presence, and if possible, Sousuke must not allow it to appear again. And as for that Kyōka Suigetsu, why? How did they end up inside his body?

Pondering over these thoughts, Sousuke fell into a deep sleep.

In the darkness.

Sousuke looked at the massive dilapidated palace around him, as if he were in an ancient ruin.

Where is this?

Suddenly!

Several fires ignited around him.

On that elevated platform, a solitary seat stood.

The sudden turn of events made Sousuke nervously look in that direction!

There, a girl wearing a floral kimono lay reclined on the seat.

Unlike her previous expressionless state, she appeared extremely seductive now.

The girl's delicate face, combined with the vibrant floral kimono, revealed her slender, fair legs through the opening of the kimono. She reclined on the cold seat, gazing at Sousuke with a coquettish look.

The girl parted her cherry lips.

"Aizen, long time no see."

Seeing the girl's alluring posture, even the composed Sousuke blushed slightly.

Upon hearing her words, he admired the captivating voice but remained calm as he spoke to her.

"You must be Kyōka Suigetsu. Could you please tell me where this place is, who you and that fellow Hōgyoku are, and why you are inside my body?"

Upon hearing Sousuke's questions, the girl's seductive expression suddenly froze, her eyes squinting slightly as if brewing anger.

Her body flickered.

Suddenly, Sousuke saw her vanish from the stone seat.

Just as Sousuke was astonished, her icy voice suddenly came from beside him.

Turning his head, he saw that the girl was now standing next to him, her kimono dignified and elegant.

She took step by step towards him.

Stopping in front of him.

Staring at the delicate and beautiful face of the girl at such a close distance, Sousuke couldn't help but feel his heart racing.

As if she had discovered something interesting, a hint of surprise appeared on the girl's cold face.

She slowly approached Sousuke.

"What are you planning to do?" Sousuke asked, feeling a bit bewildered. However, he didn't evade her, as he seemed to believe from the bottom of his heart that she wouldn't harm him.

Without answering Sousuke's question, the girl extended her slender, pale hand and gently caressed Sousuke's face.

"Why did you choose to believe in it back then when I am the one who is your power, Aizen? But it's fine this way. Now, you belong to me alone."

After saying that, the girl gently lifted Sousuke's head and her petite, red lips pressed against his.

Caught off guard by this sudden kiss, Sousuke stared with wide eyes at the beautiful girl in front of him.

This kiss made him feel a bit suffocated.

After a while, he reluctantly pushed the girl away.

"Who are you exactly, and why are you doing this?" he asked, his voice filled with confusion.

Upon hearing his words, the girl in the kimono only revealed a charming smile.

"This feeling is wonderful. It's an experience I've never had before, Aizen."

Then, the girl approached again, gently embracing Sousuke. Darkness began to envelop the enormous palace, but Sousuke didn't feel the cold, silent darkness. It was as if he was surrounded by infinite warmth in the girl's embrace.

"I am your power, the power deep within you, Sousuke. Don't trust anyone else, only me. I will forever be by your side, protecting you no matter what happens."

The whispering voice echoed in Sousuke's ears, and he began to feel increasingly drowsy.

Before falling asleep, he seemed to hear some words.

"...Kyōka Suigetsu."

Then, he fell into darkness.

...

The girl in the floral kimono walked alone in this vast, desolate, silent, and cold palace.

She seemed to be the only bright spot amidst this barren scenery.

She gently touched the stone seat on the elevated platform.

A nostalgic expression appeared in the girl's eyes.

"Aizen, do you regret choosing it over me?"

"Perhaps not, why would you regret your own choice? But it's okay. This time, I won't let you believe in anyone else. I will protect you and help you achieve the throne you desire. I will eliminate everything that stands in your way and let you ascend peacefully," she said.

After speaking, she gently brushed her slender, snowy-white hand.

The entire palace seemed to come alive, brimming with vitality. The desolate atmosphere transformed into a vibrant scene.

She stood quietly next to the seat, as if waiting for someone...

...

The alarm clock by the bedside rang.

Sousuke woke up, covering his groggy head. As he got up, his eyes widened at the object that had slipped off his body!

A katana was lying there, right next to his right hand.

The handle was jade green, and the entire blade was smooth and bright, seemingly displaying its sharpness!

"What is this!? How did it come here?" Sousuke exclaimed, grabbing the katana with his hand.

The sensation of a heart-to-heart connection startled him!

This katana!

It had its own life!

The sky,

In reality, it is colorless.

It did not deceive you.

You deceived yourself with your own eyes.

Sousuke Aizen.