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The general issue with this theory is that it totally forgets a central point in the "Rejection". Everything up till that point in your theory hinges on evolution of Aizen caused by the Hogyoku. First I think the term "Evolution" maybe too much, more or less its mutation or as likely simple transformation. To be evolution it would have to fit some criteria established in the series if not reality. In the series Aizen doesnt so much as empower himself by taking on a more powerful form as opposed to evolve as that would preclude something higher then what he is. What we see is reconfiguring of what he is. But thats neither here nor there whats most important is that in the Rejection you bring up good points if we are only believing that Urahara (the most intelligent character in bleach) only was referring to physical weakness. If nothing else he refers to Aizen's mental weakness. His lack of resolve or composure at the onset of his fight with Ichigo he had high confidence when it became obvious that he was being outmatched his demeanor changed significantly. After the Mugetsu he remained alive and continued in his confident demeanor but by then it was too late. He had faltered mentally in strength. He showed weakness. This isnt the first character whose power was dependent on their own confidence. The entire reason the Arrancar fell in line because of Aizen's Strength. What happens when that disappears?

The problem with the illusionary concept is that Illusions are just that tricks of the senses. They arent real and we dont have proof of merging with a zapakuto or that even such a thing is possible. (we cant really count anime only situations kubo didnt write those concepts and they dont fit with manga continuity) But being more powerful while using something that his no attack value doesnt really make much sense. If the argument is that it helps with subterfuge then there is that possibility but then again it only changes his look and not what he can do. Then again he himself said he had no need for it any longer, so he rejected his own zanpakuto for the current power he had.

The ichigo thing was a big conversation point at one point in time. The problem is ichigo is stating an opinion, its not fact, ichgio for all his naive insight (something he isnt know for) dosent know Aizen, his background, her personality or anything on that level. For all purposes Ichigo has never really met him outside of his manipulations the only interactions being in the SS arc momentarily and the FKT arc momentarily and at the end. There was no real interaction in the way that he knows 25% of the Gotei 13 on some level. So he is making a judgement based on opinion due to a fight with someone he barely knows. Could there be sadness because of the zanpakuto spirit thing. Unlikely Aizen didnt think its power was enough apparently.

Urahara once again the most intelligent guy in bleach. Firstly he made the hogyoku, secondly it doesnt take him long to figure out anything and lastly his supposed lack of understanding is surmised by Aizen who acknowledges his capability far acceding even his. I would sooner believe him over the guy whose entire existence is about his own arrogance, ego, lying and manipulating to get what he wants. In the end Aizen is thrown in jail and strapped to a chair because of Urahara.

I dont think its possible to support this theory it hinges on missed points and anime only content to confirm it, anything else is unproven conjecture. Transcendence is little more then Aizen using grand language, what transcendent being is a trapped inmate. Merging zanpakuto no proof to that either. Like Schiffy pointed out besides increased power of a kido spell there isnt much there to back Aizen's claim. In the end he was defeated.