Karakura Town - Urahara's shop
"Did the boy leave?" Tessai said as he looked at Kisuke.
"Yep." Kisuke chirped.
"Hmm..."
"I did not expect that boy to know him, though."
"If it ever comes to taking sides between the two of them who would you choose?"
"W-Well between the two of them one's a sadist, and the other's an idiot. The answer must be pretty obvious, don't you think?" Kisuke laughed.
Tessai crossed his arms on his chest. "Indeed."
"But jokes aside they might just be more dangerous than Souske."
"Agreed. Why did you let him go to Soul Society?"
"Who knows."
"You do realize that by doing this, you might as well doomed us all, don't you?" Tessai glared at the blonde shopkeeper.
Kisuke sweated bullets at his expression. "N-Now now don't worry I have a plan."
"You have a plan?" Tessai said, not believing a thing.
"O-Of course I do ehehe..."
Tessai narrowed his eyes. "You don't do you."
Kisuke flinched.
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Soul Society - Sokyoku Hill
"So few people showed up," Soifon said as she looked at Omaeda.
"Huh?" Omaeda said.
"The squads with both the Captain and Lieutenant in attendance are the Head Captain's Squad 1, our Squad 2...Plus Kyoraku's Squad 8. It's no surprise that Squads 5, 11 and 12 are missing...But what are the others thinking? Even Unohana of Squad 4 is missing."
Rukia gasped as he saw Byakuya's approaching figure. "Elder Brother."
"Rukia Kuchiki... Do you have any last words?" Yamamoto said.
"Yes...Just one." Rukia whispered.
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With Kenpachi
"That's--!" Sajin said as he looked at the blue light coming from Sokyoku Hill.
"Yeah looks like it's started." Kenpachi said while grinning.
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With Ikaku
"This is--!" Ikaku gasped in surprise.
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With Toshiro and Rangiku
"It's begun!" Toshiro said. "Let's hurry, Matsumoto!"
"Right!" Rangiku said.
Unbeknownst to them, a figure was looking at them from the shadows.
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With Kiyone and Sentaro
"This is bad, Kiyone!" Sentaro shouted. "Looks like the execution has started! Isn't the Captain ready yet?!"
"Shut up!" Kiyone shouted. "I hear you! You don't have to yell, you armpit-smelling goatee monkey!" Captain!"
"You're yelling, too!" Sentaro grumbled.
Kiyone knocked on Jushiro's door. "Captain, are you ready?! Miss Kuchiki's execution has begun. "We must hurry! Captain?"
"Sorry to keep you waiting." Jushiro said as he walked out of his room. "Breaking the seal took a bit longer than I thought. But this should work. Our appeal to Central 46 did not go through, so this is the only recourse we have left. Let's go! We're going to destroy the Sokyoku!"
"Yes, Sir!" Kiyone and Sentaro said.
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With Orihime and the others...
"What is that?" Orihime said as he looked at the ominous blue light.
"I wonder if the execution has started..." Yachiru said.
"Huh?! Then we must hurry!" Uryu said.
"I'm going on ahead." Yachiru said.
"Huh?! Why?" Orihime said.
"I don't care about the execution, but Icchi might be there." Yachiru said. "If he is, I have to help Icchi. Oh, and Sadist will be there too!"
"Thank you." Orihime said.
"Huh? You're so funny! Why are you thanking me Chubby Chest? Helping Icchi is only natural! After all, Icchi and Sadist are Kenny's friend. Well, I'm off! I'll take care of the tough ones. You take care of the wimps, okay?" Yachiru said before rushing off.
"She's so fast!" Uryu said.
"And crazy!" Ganju said.
"Thank you, Yachiru," Orihime said.
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With Rukia
"Very well," Yamamoto said. In keeping with your wishes, I will allow the Ryoka to return home unharmed after the execution."
"Thank you very much!"
"How cruel." Isane said."He has no intention of sparing them."
"It is not cruelty, Isane." Unohana said. "It is compassion."
"Captain Unohana! Where have you been?" Isane said.
"If this is the unavoidable fate, the least we can do is ease her of any worries and give her some piece of mind."
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Indra's Kamui Dimension
Aizen looked at the former Otsutsuki and sweatdropped. "Indra-san why are you eating popcorn?"
Indra raised an eyebrow. "Why not?"
Aizen's eyebrows twitched.
"Now be quiet things are just getting interesting."
Aizen sighed in defeat as he looked at where the brunette was looking at.
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Outside
"Release the Sokyoku!" Yamamoto said.
"Look...The Sokyoku has been released! A shinigami said.
Ichimaru's words shook me earlier, but now it's slowly starting to regain some peace. Is it because of the Head Captain's promise? Or could it be because when my mind was confused and shamefully clinging to life, my brother serenely turned his back on me? Thank you, Elder Brother. Rukia thought.
"Nanao Don't look so sad." Shunsui said as he looked at his sad lieutenant. "You'll make me sad, too."
"It's not sadness." Nanao said.
Suddenly the Sokyoku caught fire.
"W-What is going on? This is the release of Sokyoku?" Omaeda said.
"Its shape!" Soifon said.
"This is a surprise!" Shunsui said as he looked at the fire which took the shape of a bird.
"Kiko-oh!" Yamamoto said. "The halberd of the Sokyoku has taken on its true form as the officiating executioner to render the ultimate punishment! It will impale the condemned, thereby ending the execution."
I'm not afraid. I've lived a good life. I met Renji and the others Elder Brother took me in Sir Kaien guided me And Ichigo saved me. I feel no pain, no sorrow, I have no regrets. My heart leaves nothing behind. Thank you. Goodbye. Rukia closed her eyes, waiting for the pain. However, the hit never came.
"Hey." A voice said.
Rukia looked in front of him with disbelief. "I-Ichigo?! You fool! Why did you come back?! Huh? You should know by now! You can't defeat my Elder Brother! This time, he'll kill you for sure! I've made my peace! I don't need you to rescue me! Go home!" Rukia shouted.
Everyone looked at the two with disbelief.
"That's impossible!" Soifon said. "He stopped the Sokyoku with only a single Zanpakuto? The Sokyoku is said to have the power of a million zanpakuto? Just who is this guy?!"
"Nanao." Shunsui said. "Is that boy the Ryoka everyone's been talking about?"
"Yes, his description matches all the reports we've received. However, his brother is not here it seems." Nanao said.
"Brother, eh? I see...So in the end, the Ryoka saves the day."
"Ichigo! Backing up to prepare for a second strike, huh? Fine, bring it on.
"Stop, Ichigo! Enough already! You won't be able to stop the Sokyoku a second time! You'll be torn to pieces!! Ichigo!"
Suddenly a rope went around the bird's neck.
"Captain Ukitake?! And Kiyone, too?!"
"Hey there, Handsome." Shunsui said. "What took you so long?"
"Captain Kyoraku?!" Isane shouted in surprise.
"Sorry, breaking the seal took a while." Jushiro said. "But This ought to do it!"
"That's the crest of the Shihoin Clan! Stop them!"
"Huh?"
"They're going to destroy the Sokyoku!"
"I don't know what's going on but in that case, I'll just-!" Ichigo said as he looked at the chaos below.
Ichigo stood on the top of the Sokyoku stand, and his eyes glowed blue as he started swinging his zanpakuto in a circle.
"What are you doing, Ichigo?!" Rukia said.
"Isn't it obvious? I'm gonna break this scaffold!"
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"He's not going to do what I think he is. is he?" Aizen said as he looked at Indra.
Indra chuckled. "Of course, he is. My brother may be an idiot, but he can be useful if the time needs. just like him." Indra said the last part bitterly.
"But it's impossible for someone like him to do that."
Indra hummed. "It seems you are still underestimating my brother. Well, no matter you'll see that anything's possible if it is him."
Aizen frowned.
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"Don't! That's crazy! Listen! Listen to me, Ichigo! The Takka of the Sokyoku is!" Rukia shouted.
"Never mind." Ichigo cut in. "Just shut up and watch!"
"Ichi...go."
Ichigo slammed his zanpakuto on the Sokyoku, making it glow before shattering.
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Indra smirked.
"Impossible." Aizen said with disbelief.
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"Quit telling me to leave you alone and to go home. You talk too much. I told you before that I'm rejecting all of your requests. This is my second try. This time for sure I'm going to rescue you, Rukia." Ichigo said as he held Rukia in his arm.
"I'm not going to say thank you." Rukia said. "You fool."
"I know..."
"The Sokyoku's execution stand..." Isane said, shocked.
"He destroyed it!" Sentaro said.
"Who is he?" Umaeda said.
"I-Ichigo..." Rukia said.
"Huh?" Ichigo said.
"Let me ask you...What do you plan to do now? Is there a way to disappear with so many eyes watching us?"
"We're gonna run away."
"Impossible! They're captains! We can't get away from them!"
"Then I'll beat them all up and run away. You're not the only one...Aniki, Inoue, Ishida, even Chad, are here. Ganju and Hanataro, too. I'm gonna rescue everyone who helped out and get away."
From the look in his eyes from his words...I can feel Ichigo's strength flowing into me. You've become strong, haven't you? Ichigo...Rukia smiled gently.
Suddenly the sound of commotion made the two look up.
"W-What?!" Rukia said.
"You've come, Renji!" Ichigo said.
"Renji! " Rukia shouted.
"Rukia! Thank goodness you're alive!"
"Renji! I figured you'd come."
"Of course! Who'd save Rukia if I didn't come?"
"Heh. Up we go." Ichigo said.
"Huh?" Renji said.
"H-Hey, Ichigo?! What're you doing?!" Rukia said nervously.
"W-Wait! Hey, you're not gonna-?!" Renji said.
"Catch!" Ichigo said as he threw Rukia towards Renji.
"You idiot!" Renji shouted.
"You fool, Ichigo, Damn you!" Rukia shouted.
"What if I dropped her, you idiot?!" Renji exclaimed.
"Take her!" Ichigo said.
"Wha--?"
"Don't just stand there! Get out of here! That's your job! Protect her with your life!"
Renju frowned however he quickly got up and ran with Ruki in his arms.
"Renji!" Rukia gasped.
"A-Abarai..." Omaeda said.
"Don't just stand there, you fools! After them! All lieutenants, go!" Soifon shouted.
"Yes, sir." Sasakibe nodded.
"Go ahead." Unohana said as she looked at Isane.
"Out of our way!"Omaeda shouted as he looked at Ichigo who was standing in front of them.
Suddenly a new figure stood in front of Ichigo.
"Aniki?" Ichigo mumbled.
Indra narrowed his eyes. "Rush out! Itegumo!" Isane said.
"Pierce! Gonryomaru!" Sasakibe said.
"Smash 'em! Gegetsuburi!" Omaeda said.
However to the surprise of everyone except Ichigo the lieutenants were knocked out quickly.
"Impossible!"
"Ichigo." Indra said.
"Hai." Ichigo quickly blocked the hit from Byakuya's zanpakuto. "I told you, I could see your moves Byakuya Kuchiki!
"Why? Why do you insist on trying to save Rukia over and over again?" Byakuya said.
"Let me ask you instead. Aren't you Rukia's brother? Why don't you try to rescue Rukia?"
"Such a foolish question Even if I answered it, someone like you wouldn't understand. There's nothing to discuss.
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Somewhere in Soul Society
If he were here, he would know where to go. I have no clue where I am going. The man sighed. He looked around and found a sleeping shinigami. I guess I can ask him. "Do you know where the Gotei thirteen barracks are?"
"Hm, are you an intruder." The guard said groggily.
"Remember, this is a dream. You are dreaming now." The man said.
"Oh what a wired dream. I swear I should change the sake brand. What was it again you asked?"
"The Gotei thirteen barracks. Where is it?"
"Oh...That's weird why would I not know it if it's my dream?"
The man sweated bullets. "I don't know it's your dream! Own up to it!"
"Hm strange. It's that way."
"Thank you. I'll let you go back to your other dreams."
"Hmmm...was I really dreaming or not? Nevermind it's too troublesome." The Shinigami said before sleeping again.
"Please, don't let anything happen until I get there. I hope nothing bad happens since he is there." The man frowned as he rushed towards the Gotei thirteen barracks.