04/01/2018: Hello everyone. This is ThunderReborn. Before, Chapter one and two were separated. This time I decided to merge them together. This chapter has been reedited by one of my Beta Readers: VizardKami. Hope you enjoy the newly edited chapter.
The following is a fan-based parody.
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"Hello." -Normal talking
"Hello." –Ichigo's thoughts.
"Hello." – Zanpakutō speaking
"Hello." –Devine Being Speaking.
Kon'nichiwa [Translation of Hello]
Chapter 1: Step one of a Thousand
Ichigo stood over the barrens wasteland at the outskirts of Karakura Town, breathing lightly. Dust settled around Aizen's remains, revealing his bisected form. Ichigo's breathing hitched. White skin on Aizen's back, stitched together in a web of goo, regenerating his body as if Ichigo's final attack was useless. 'Was the Final Getsuga Tenshō not enough?' It couldn't be possible. Holding a breath, he flashes stepped down into the valley with the remnants of his power. Even that much was difficult.
The madman's form had reverted close to his normal state. He was no longer like a butterfly monster, but still not quite human or Shinigami. Only white skin and fragments of a Hollow-like mask were left of his transformation.
"You have lost, Kurosaki Ichigo!" he said, as he slowly stood up. Ichigo could only stare, unable to retort, unable to reason how Aizen had survive the attack and still have enough reiatsu to begin self-regenerated. The Final Getsuga Tenshō should have been an attack dimensions higher than Aizen's comprehension. Yet he took it head on and lived—impossible.
Ichigo's remaining powers over darkness shattered off his body as he slumped. He palmed the dusty ground for support, breathless from the shock of sudden drop in reiatsu, dropping to the level of a lieutenant, barely. Part of him wanted to chuckle, because at this moment, even Renji would be more useful. He couldn't do a thing now, and no one else could either.
"Behold, my Zanpakutō is vanishing," Aizen said, holding up his crumbling Zanpakutō. "Surely you, of all people understand what this means."
Ichigo glared in response—nothing he could do now. But he understood perfectly well; everyone would die if Aizen wasn't stopped. Everyone would die because Ichigo failed despite giving it his all. Was his best still not good enough? Apparently not. Aizen grinned maniacally as if he could read Ichigo's mind. "Yuzu, Karin, Chad, Orihime, Uryu, Goat-chin, and the rest of Soul Society… I am sorry." Ichigo thought as he slowly lost hope. Aizen's expression turned into ecstatic triumph.
"The Hōgyoku has decided that I have no need for a Zanpakutō! You became one with your Zanpakutō and its powers, and now I am the same. No… Now that you've lost that power I will ascend to heights far above you." Ichigo tried to get up, but just couldn't—half because of his own weakness and loss of hope, and the rest from Aizen's captain level reiatsu, pinning him down like the weight of his flooded inner world.
"Aizen," he mumbled, trying to push himself up.
His despair boiled into hatred, burning through his core. He gathered his fading reiatsu to summon Zangetsu. He growled, clawing into the dirt, not letting this be the end. His reiatsu only further slipped, leaving him with only glimmers of his previous power.
"This is the end! Kurosaki Ichigo!" Aizen roared. He moved to finish Ichigo off, but was abruptly halted by a crimson nail of reiatsu erupting from his chest. To Ichigo's surprise, this wasn't part of another transformation. For several seconds, he only remained still, speechless at the development.
"What is this? Kidō" Aizen yelled in shock. Several more crimson nails erupted on his torso. "Arrrrhhhh" Aizen yelled as he attempts to remove these red nails. This was Ichigo's chance. He gritted his teeth, pushing against the ground every strand of reiatsu left in his soul, clawing the dirt till his nails throbbed in pain. However, it wasn't enough to even stand—not nearly enough. He only watched as Aizen convulsed under the growing daggers. The red energy resembled Kidō or a Zanpakutō ability. It wasn't Ichigo's own technique, he was sure of that, unless Zangetsu had something planned the whole time. That was unlikely, because he didn't even know any damn Kidō. Only a few people he knew who could do such a thing, and they were all lying unconscious—defeated.
"When did something like this—" Aizen began, but was cut off by a newcomer at the corner of Ichigo's eye. Blond hair, green cloak, and clogs, Urahara!
"It appears to have finally activated," he said, emotionless, and without hiding behind his hat or fan. Aizen spun his head to the shopkeeper, still convulsing under the effects of the Kidō.
"Urahara Kisuke! This is your doing?!" he said, scowling enough to reveal the gums of his teeth. Urahara walked up to him, appearing to measure each step with precision.
"Yes, before you achieved complete transfiguration. In your most unguarded moment I fired that Kidō into your body on the back of another Kidō," he said, pausing as the Kidō daggers grew. A heavy weight lifted off Ichigo's shoulders. Aizen was finished. After all, his sacrifice was worth it. He let out a long breath, relaxing into the dirt, able to sit up straight again. Even the spiritual pressure started lifting now.
Urahara continued with his explanation, voice stoic.
"It's a seal. I thought that if you fused with the Hōgyoku, you would most likely become all but impossible to kill. So, I developed a Kidō for sealing you away." Of course, he did. He was Urahara; the shopkeeper with a multitude of plans and backup plans.
"What…" Aizen said, glaring, wrinkling his nose. "That's impossible." Urahara considered him with an unchanging expression as the seal grew, not showing a glimmer of worry or hesitation. The white shell of Aizen's form shattered. He raised his hand, examining himself with widening eyes. "Wha— What is this…" Ichigo looked at him blankly, struggling to understand how he hadn't realized sooner, or at least notice his own reduced levels of reiatsu. Something else must be going on at the same time internally. Something that has to do with what he had felt in the madman's blade when he caught it during their battle. "Pain… Loneliness… And despair." Ichigo thought as he recalled the emotions he felt has he held the Zanpakutō for that moment. Urahara continued with his explanation, breaking Ichigo of this thought.
"This is the will of the Hōgyoku," he said, gesturing to the swirling purple orb in Aizen's chest. "The reason the seal I fired at you before has finally activated is because your power has weakened." Weakened from Mugetsu, That much was obvious, although… Ichigo furrowed his brow, not sure what to make of that revelation. Ichigo disagreed with Urahara's explanation. Ichigo felt that Aizen wanted to lose his power, as if it was part of his plan. Lost in thought, Ichigo didn't noticed a purple thread floating in air slowly and swiftly snaking towards Ichigo
"H-how?" Aizen stuttered. Ichigo glared at his words, his demeanor. Something was off. Soon the purple thread reached its goal and touch Ichigo.
"The Hōgyoku is saying… that it does not recognize you as its mast-"
"HHHHHHHAAAAA!" Ichigo yelled as a purple and green light shot out of Aizen and hit him. Shortly after it ended and Ichigo collapsed and slowly Aizen was breaking down.
"So… the Hōgyoku did choose a new master. Good luck Ichigo." Aizen said before his entire body disintegrated to reishi.
Scene Change: Mindscape
"Where am I?" Ichigo thought. Wait, Ichigo looked around and realized that he is in his mindscape. But this time, the world looked completely different. Instead of the underwater Karakura Town Ichigo saw last time he came here, he saw many things. The first is that the skyscrapers are right-side up. The next is that there are trees and mountains all over the place. "What the" Ichigo pondered.
"Welcome back Ichigo." Tensa Zangetsu said. He was still in his fusion form when Ichigo learned The Final Getsuga Tenshō.
"Tensa Zangetsu. What happened here?" Ichigo asked.
"Well that question should be addressed by them." Tensa Zangetsu pointed off the distance. In the distance there were two other beings walking towards them. One was a female about 5 feet and 11 inches. She has green eyes and long green shoulder length hair and wearing a traditional green kimono with blue waves decorate the bottom. It was tied up with an obi which showing her amazing curves. While the other woman looks like a mirror copy of the first lady but instead of green eyes and hair she has purple eyes and hair. Her kimono is purple with white butterflies on it.
"Who… are you ladies? How did you get here?" Ichigo asked.
"You are a silly boy. It is understandable that you do not recognize us." The lady with the purple hair answered.
"Unfortunately, we were just used by your recent foe." The lady in green answered.
"Wait… used by my recent foe… you're Kyōka Suigetsu." Ichigo pointed at the lady in green. "And you must be the Hōgyoku." Ichigo answered.
"So you are smarter than many believed." Kyōka said.
"So… how did you two end up here?" Ichigo asked.
"Well… when Aizen was hit by your attack, I realized that Aizen does not deserve my power so I decided to leave him. I saw that Kyōka's bond with him was severed. I asked her if she wanted to come with me." Hōgyoku replied.
"And I said yes." Kyōka replied.
"Ok" Ichigo sighed. "Now then, what is going to happen now?" Ichigo asked.
"Well. You are still going to temporarily lose your Shinigami powers just as planned. However, all of us are going to retrain you for three years. During that time, no one will be able to sense your reiatsu at all. If the Soul Society attempts to use that badge to see if you have any reiatsu at all" Hōgyoku said.
"Wait. If I don't have any reiatsu, how would I talk to you?" Ichigo asked.
"Normally that is true you should not be able to talk to us. But, when have you been normal. Additionally, you will be able to train here in your mind scape." Hōgyoku said.
"Ichigo we want you to tell no one that this is happening." Tensa Zangetsu said.
"Why Tensa?" Ichigo asked.
"There is a lot of reasons why. The first is that when the Shinigami find out that you still have your powers they might capture you or worse kill you. The next thing is that no Shinigami ever has two different Zanpakutō spirits. If the Shinigami find out that you have two different Zanpakutō spirits, they would do whatever it took to capture you. Especially if the other Zanpakutō is Kyōka. Even worse, when they discover in you possess the Hōgyoku as well. And the final reason is if anyone else discovers your heritage, they will order your destruction." Tensa said.
"Wait. WHAT!" Ichigo yelled. "EXPLAIN!" Tensa Zangetsu fusion slowly separated out to see the younger version of Zangetsu and the bleached version of Ichigo.
"Ichigo please allow me to fully explain before you ask any questions. The reason why I said this is due to your heritage. Your father was a Shinigami captain whose family can be traced back to the founding of Soul Society. While, your mother was a pureblood Quincy. Yes, Ichigo you are related to your friend. Your mother was attacked by a hollow named White. She was infected with Hollow reiatsu. It was killing her. Then your father stepped in and stopped it from killing her. However, when you were born, it passed down to you. You, Ichigo, are the perfect hybrid of Shinigami, Quincy and Hollow." Tensa Zangetsu stated.
"So… if you are not Zangetsu then, who are you and where is the real Zangetsu?" Ichigo asked.
"Silly King. Who do you think is Zangetsu?" Ichigo heard behind him. He turned and saw his Hollow.
"What do you mean?" Ichigo asked.
"Remember what did I say King!" The Hollow yelled. "That 'Zangetsu' thing you're talking about... aren't you holding it right there? Or maybe... could it possibly be the one... that I have here?" "I am... Zangetsu"
"So during all those times, you have been trying to tell me that you are in fact my real Zanpakutō. So, if you're Zangetsu" pointing at the white Ichigo "then who are you?" Ichigo asked.
"Well Ichigo I am the manifestation of your Quincy powers. My name is Yhwach. I will teach you the ways of the Quincy since it is your heritage." The newly dubbed Yhwach said.
"Ichigo we will talk more later but for right now you are needed back outside. Kyōka said.
"Alright then I will talk to you then." Ichigo said.
Scene Change: Outside
When Ichigo collapsed, Urahara quickly grabbed Ichigo's body and brought him to Fourth Squad for medical care. The healers quickly finished healing all physical damages but, Ichigo was in a coma like status. Many people went to see Ichigo once the healers said it was fine to visit. Ichigo remained in that state for about two days. Urahara soon told the Shinigami that Ichigo needed to go back to the human world. He explained that Ichigo is slowly losing his reiatsu due to the Final Getsuga Tenshō. They then transport him back Urahara Shōten. A few hours later Ichigo woke up and asked, "Did we win?"
"Yes Ichigo we won. Aizen is dead." Urahara said.
"I see. Are we still in Soul Society?" Ichigo asked.
"No. We got you back to the human world." Urahara said.
"Alright, Urahara how long until I lose all of my reiatsu" Ichigo asked.
"Well… according to my calculations, I believe you have a few hours left before you lose it all." Urahara said.
"Alright then" Ichigo said. "Who is here right now?"
"Well your friends are here, Kuchiki-san and Abarai-san are here right now."
"Can I talk to them?" Ichigo asked.
"Sure, I will call them in." Urahara said. As he walked out, in came Rukia, Chad, Orihime, Renji, Uryuu, Tatsuki, Chizuru, Keigo, Mizuiro, Yuzu, Karin and his father.
"Hello everyone, as you know I have a few hours left so, I want to tell you everything that happened in these few months." Ichigo then started to go and retell his journey as a Substitute Shinigami, rescuing Rukia and later Orihime and the battle with Aizen. "Alright then is the- HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAA!" Ichigo yelled.
"What is going on?" Yuzu and Karin exclaimed.
"It's finally happening. Ichigo is now losing all of his remaining reiatsu." Isshin said.
"Everyone thank you for your support and help throughout this journey." Ichigo said before the pain took over and Ichigo fell unconscious
Time Skip
Ichigo woke up a few days later. Urahara quickly explained to Ichigo what happened to him. Due to using the Final Getsuga Tensho, he lost all of his reiatsu. Urahara quickly brought Ichigo to his body and placed his soul back in it. During those few days, he finally lost his reiatsu.
It has been a few days since the end of the Winter War. There was an immediate change between the four friends. When Ichigo ask to talk to either one of the three, they would make an excuse why they cannot attend. After that, Ichigo realized that his former friends don't think he could handle not associating with spirits or no longer want to associate with him. It was worse yesterday when explained it to him when he regains true access to his powers, no one would be able to sense his reiatsu.
Flashback:Yesterday
"Hey Hōgyoku, it has been one month, can you finally explain to me how come no one could feel my reiatsu?" Ichigo asked.
"Well Ichigo-kun, the reason is very simple. Your reiatsu is completely different from all of your friends and family." Hōgyoku answered. "It comprises of Shinigami, Hollow and Quincy reiatsu all working in harmony.
"What do you mean working in harmony?" Ichigo asked.
"Ichigo-kun think of it like a three-way scale." Kyōka said as a picture of a scale with a Y shape on it appeared. "The upper left side represents your Shinigami side; the upper right is your Hollow side and the lower central side is your Quincy side. Do you understand right now?"
"Yes Kyōka." Ichigo replied.
"Good. Now, when you just started to use your powers, you would use most of your Shinigami reiatsu." Kyōka began. Ichigo sees that the scale dramatically dropped to the upper left side. As time progressed on, you slowly used your Hollow reiatsu as well. When she said this part, the upper right began to lower itself about half way where the upper left side is. "When you used the Final Getsuga Tenshō, that's when officially your Shinigami and Hollow reiatsu synchronized while your Quincy reiatsu unofficially synchronized. But now you officially accepted all three types of reiatsu making all balanced out." Kyōka finished and the scale is perfectly equal.
"That explains how strong my reiatsu can become but, how come I could sense Aizen's reiatsu but he couldn't sense mine?" Ichigo asked.
"Well, think of all of this as hierarchy of the dark ages. The three individual races and all imbalance beings are the slaves. The beings with a balance between two of the three races, for this instance Aizen and natural Arrancars, are the nobles. While you Ichigo now have a balance of all three races, making you the king. Hōgyoku explained in detail.
"Wait, if the Vizards and unnatural Arrancars find real balance, they would be on the same level as Aizen?" Ichigo asked.
"Yes King. The Arrancars could theoretically find balance and become the same level as Aizen. But, for the Vizards, they're hollow was unnatural. Aizen inserted it in when their soul was already dead."Zangetsu answered.
"So from now on, no one would be able to detect my reiatsu." Ichigo clarified.
"Yes Ichigo. Even if you touch your badge, Soul Society will not be able to detect your reiatsu." Kyōka said.
"Wait. What do you mean?" Ichigo asked.
"Wait. Urahara didn't tell you?" Kyōka replied.
"Tell me what?"
"The badge that Soul Society gave you is a surveillance device for Soul Society and a device to absorb, analyze, and control the user's reiatsu. It is also a device for communicating with Soul Society either one way or two ways." Kyōka said.
"So all this time, Soul Society was spying on me and listening to private discussions?" Ichigo said.
"Yes Ichigo." Kyōka answered.
"Sigh. Thinking back, it does make sense. Even though I don't like it." Ichigo replied. "Is there anything else you want to talk about?"
"Well Ichigo, I think you should rejoin Karate." Yhwach said.
"Why Yhwach?"
"Karate will help you with Hakuda and possible Hohō."Yhwach said. "It would also explain why you are getting physically stronger."
"What do you mean?" Ichigo asked.
"Ichigo. Do you not notice Hōgyoku hasn't shown up and said anything since we first all met you?" Kyōka said.
"Now that you mentioned it, I haven't seen her since. How come?"
"She is currently modifying your body to not only to handle all the extra reiatsu. But, allow you to use most of you powers without destroying your body." Kyōka explained.
"I see." Ichigo said.
"Now back to my explanation." Yhwach said. "While your reiatsu is reforming, doing these things help you when we train you in your mindscape. Also, I want you to spend some time and look up various weapons. Yhwach said.
"Why Yhwach?" Ichigo asked.
"Well Ichigo for the last three months, what did you think you were using as a weapon?" Yhwach asked.
"A Zanpakutō?" Ichigo guessed.
"Wrong. That sword you wield, was made from me manipulating the reishi in the atmosphere, and combines it with your reiryoku to create that sword." Yhwach answered.
"So you want me to use this technique to make other weapons when I fight." Ichigo said.
"Yes." Yhwach answered.
"Don't Quincys' only use bows and arrows?" Ichigo questioned.
"The only limitations to a Quincy is creativity and how much reiryoku they can produce." Yhwach answered.
"So. Modernize the Quincy weaponry. What about the other stuff that Ishida has?" Ichigo asked.
"Well… yes. I want you to modernize the Quincy weaponry. But items such as Seele Schneider and Gintō I believe will not be needed. Also, I will teach you other techniques that a Quincy has available such as Hirenkyaku, Blut Vene and possible Vollständig." Yhwach said.
"In the topic of teaching, I will teach you all the things that Aizen knows. Even though he was a psychotic mastermind, he knows how to teach and Ichigo you will learn everything and then some." Kyōka said.
"While from me… King you will master all the hollow techniques I have to offer. Firing Ceros and a few Gran Rey Cero, opening Gargantas, High-Speed Regeneration for all the wounds, Hierro to prevent damage, Sonído, Pesquisa and even Resurrección." Zangetsu added.
"Shit… That is a lot of things to learn and on top of school." Ichigo released.
"Ichigo I am able to manipulate your mindscape so that it acts like the dangai." Hōgyoku began. "The time dilation will be one hour outside is equivalent to two months in your mindscape." Hōgyoku answered.
"So what will my new schedule look like?" Ichigo said.
"Look at this paper we made for you." Hōgyoku said and gave a piece of paper to Ichigo.
[FRONT SIDE]
05:00 - 05:15 - Wake up and warm up
05:15 - 06:00 - Running
06:00 - 06:15 - Cool down stretches
06:15 - 06:30 - Shower and Get ready for school
06:30 - 07:30 - Eat Breakfast/ Get to school
07:30 - 08:00 - Home Room
08:00 - 08:50 - First Period
08:50 - 09:00 - Transition
09:00 - 09:50 - Second Period
09:50 - 10:00 - Transition
10:00 - 10:50 - Third Period
10:50 - 11:00 - Transition
11:00 - 11:50 - Fourth Period
11:50 - 12:50 - Lunch
12:50 - 13:00 - Transition
13:00 - 13:50 - Fifth Period
13:50 - 14:00 - Transition
14:00 - 14:50 - Sixth Period
14:50 - 17:00 –Extra Activities.
17:00 - 18:00 - Homework
18:00 - 18:30 - Dinner
18:30 - 21:00 - Free time
21:00 - 22:00 - Mindscape Training (Look at the back side)
22:00 - 05:00 - Sleep
[BACK SIDE]
WEEK 1: Hakuda
WEEK 2: Kido
WEEK 3: Zanjutsu
WEEK 4: Hohō
WEEK 5: Zanpakutō Training
WEEK 6: Hollow Training
WEEK 7: Quincy Training
WEEK 8: Miscellaneous Training
"Wow… this is going to be very long." Ichigo said. "Wait. What is going to be in miscellaneous training?"
"Good you ask Ichigo. Miscellaneous training includes a lot of things. Some of them include studying different languages, history of all three species, legends of other species, cooking and more. You Ichigo will be the strongest, powerful and most elegant war machine." Kyōka said.
"Alright then. Let's get this thing started." Ichigo said knowing it was going to be hell. With what his four spirits told him, Ichigo decided to confront Tatsuki about rejoining Furin Hall (1) sometime at school.
The Next Day
"Hey Tatsuki. Can I talk to you privately?" Ichigo asked during lunch time.
"Sure Ichigo." Tatsuki replied, hiding the questionable thoughts in her mind. The two soon walked to the roof where no one is there. "So what do you want to ask me about?" Tatsuki asked.
"Well, I was wondering if you still go to Furin Hall. You know the Dojo we went to when we were younger." Ichigo asked.
"Why!?" Tatsuki replied.
"Tatsuki, do you still go to Furin Hall?" Ichigo said again.
"I do why?" Tatsuki asked.
"I was wondering if I could join you there." Ichigo said.
"WHAT?" Tatsuki replied absolutely astonished at the question. She didn't expect Ichigo to ask her about it. "Why?" She asked.
"Well… The reason why I ask of this is for closure." Ichigo began. "Out of the four of us, I am the only one who doesn't have anything to reconnect themselves back to society. Look at the others. Chad has his music, Orihime has her cooking and Ishida has his sowing. However, all I have is fighting." Ichigo said turned towards the city and held the railing. "I decided that if the only thing I have reconnecting me back from the spiritual world is fighting, might as well as use it my advantages." Ichigo concluded.
"I… see." Tatsuki said. "Yes I still go to Furin Hall but, I say go there on the weekends from 9:00 to 12:00."
"Why?" Ichigo asked. "If I remembered right, there are two classes about an hour half each."
"Those classes are for the general students from white to red black belts (2). While the weekend classes are for the black belts and up or for special people with recommendations. I am a Black Belt Instructor who teaches most of the classes. However, at the weekend, I can spar." She explained.
"Ok. Thanks. Also after school, can you ask the captains of each of the school clubs to meet me at the roof after school?" Ichigo asked.
"Why?" Tatsuki asked.
"Well you see, before all the Shinigami stuff happened, many of them are willing to pay for my services to the teams. I also decided to work with them to plan a schedule to rent my services to the teams." Ichigo explained.
"What? Why?" Tatsuki asked.
"Tatsuki. I want to do this for two reasons. One, I want to do this for the extra money. I don't want to depend on my dad for my stuff. Two, doing all of this will likely get me positive publicity and may get me a few scholarships for college. Three, it gives me less reasons to get involved with Soul Society if I do get my powers back." Ichigo explained. Tatsuki gave it some thoughts. The first two reasons are logical. The sports club did asked Ichigo for assistance before. And the third is something I agree with absolutely. Dragging a 15-year-old to a war is not something I like.
"Ok Ichigo. I will help you with." Tatsuki said.
"Thanks." Ichigo said and they both left back to class.
Same day: Afternoon
"Hey do you know why Arisawa-san called us up here?" Tetsuo Momohara asked. He has black hair, thick eyebrows and a small plaster on his forehead. He wears a white gi with a black belt tied to his waist.
"I don't know. All she told me was if they wanted Kurosaki's help, meet up at the roof after school." Satoda Natsui (3) said. Satoda Natsui has short brown hair and brown eyes and wears the standard Karakura High School uniform.
"Well… If he does not show up in a few minutes, I'm leaving." Mizuho Asano said. She has long brown hair that she ties up in a ponytail with a purple hairpiece and keeps long bangs on both sides of her face. She has slightly thick eyebrows and brown eyes. She is currently wears the Karakura High School uniform.
"Asano, calm down. Or you will get wrinkles." Shizuka Nanami (4) said. She has long reddish-orange hair that is waist length, with several strands next to her head sticking out in a spiky manner, and her short bangs clipped together by several hairpins to frame her face. Shizuka also has brown eyes and wearing the Karakura High School uniform.
Ryō Kunieda was sitting on the floor reading her book instead of talking like the other captains. Ryō Kunieda has long black hair and a mole under her left eye. She is currently wearing the standard Karakura High School uniform.
"All of you shut up. Kurosaki is here." Ichirō Shinjō (4) said. Shinjo has long, curly blonde hair and blue eyes. He's has on his Karakura High School uniform and has on his purple-ish brown gloves. They all looked. From the stair, everyone looked and see Ichigo walking up with a small notebook in his hand.
"Thank you for showing up. I do apologize for my lateness." Ichigo began. "The reason you are here is that all of you need my services at various sport events. Is that correct?"
"Yes." The sport team members said.
"So... I decided to loan my services to the sports team. You will tell me what ever game one week in advance to get it incorporated to my schedule. For sports that are one game such as Soccer, the price for one game is 2,000 yen and me attending practice is 500 yen each. While for the sports that are multiple rounds such as Karate, Archery, Boxing, Kendo, Track & Field, the price will be at least 2,000 yen and no more than 3,500 yen." Ichigo said. "I will accept the payment in full after the event is over or the day after. If you cannot pay in that time, tell me a set day when you will pay. Is there any questions?" Ichigo asked.
"Will you attend practice?" Momohara asked.
"Who are you?" Ichigo asked.
"I'm Momohara Tetsuo. I am the current Vice Captain for the Karate Class." Momohara answered.
"Well Momohara, I do not see the need for me to show up to practice since mostly it is independent." Ichigo replied.
"What about Soccer?" Natsui asked.
"And you are?" Ichigo questioned.
"I am Satoda Natsui. I am the Vice-Captain of the Soccer Team and the older sister to Mahana Natsui." Natsui answered.
"Ok. That explains why you look familiar. Well, to answer your question, I will only attend the practice before the game." Ichigo said. Ichigo passed around his notebook for everyone to sign a copy of the agreement and took a copy of the agreement. After the agreements were signed, Ichigo asked them when is the first completion for each game. They all told him the days and Ichigo noted which one overlapped with each other and his personal schedule. Once that was done, all the captains left. Leaving Ichigo alone on the roof. Ichigo looked at the planner and smiled a bit. Each sport landed perfectly in the open two hours he has on the weekdays. As for Karate, the Karate tournaments are once a month on Saturday so, he will miss one of day with Tatsuki at Furin Hall. Ichigo closed his book and went home since he told them he will start tomorrow.
Same day: Evening
"Tadaima [I'm home]." Ichigo said when he opened the door.
"Okaerinasai oniisan [Welcome home older brother]." Yuzu yelled from the kitchen.
"Is Karin or Goat-Chin home?" Ichigo asked.
"No. Otoosan [father] left somewhere. While Karin said, she went to a friend's house." Yuzu replied.
"Ok. Yuzu, I am going to be in my room doing homework." Ichigo said as he climbed up the stairs and went to his room. He sat down on his desk and opened out his notebook. There he wrote down his updated schedule.
First week Monday of the month: Track & Field Completion
First week Thursday of the month: Soccer Game
Second week Tuesday of the month: Boxing Tournaments
Third week Wednesday of the month: Archery Completion
Extra practice is available every day except on weekend from 15:00 - 16:00
Third week Friday of the month: Kendo Tournaments
Extra practice is available every day except on weekend from 16:00 - 17:00
Fourth week Saturday of the month Karate Tournaments
Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 - 12:00 at Furin Hall
"Somehow I am very lucky with this schedule." Ichigo thought.
"Yes you are Ichigo." Yhwach said.
"I agree with Yhwach. By also getting the Archery you can practice aiming and how to use a bow. As for Kendo, you can also get practice for Zanjutsu." Kyōka added.
Well. Let's get this party started." Ichigo thought.
Time Skip: Two months.
It has been two months since Ichigo's agreement with the sport captains and Tatsuki. Overall, it was well. Many of Ichigo's former friends were surprised with Ichigo's new lifestyle. When they tried to confront him, he simply answered, "none of your business." All around, many of the citizens at Karakura Town started to not see Ichigo as a delinquent but as something else. With Ichigo participating in these sport clubs, Karakura High School began to get more recognized. Other sport captains such as Tennis, Swimming, Basketball and Baseball all asked Ichigo for his assistance.
He agreed but unlike the first contract with Karate, Kendo, Soccer, Boxing, Archery and Track & Field; their contract is 4,000 yen and their sports will be second priority since they didn't answer at the first time. Many students at Karakura High School liked the new Ichigo since he helped the school out over all.
One of the many students who was bullied and saved by Ichigo told his story of Ichigo saving him from a bully. One by one, other people started telling about Ichigo saving them from bullies. By the end of that week, Ichigo's fame grew into higher heights. By the end of the school year, he was considered the most popular person in the entire town!
One reason was due to his amazing sports skills. Another is due to his heroic actions against bullies. The police looked at crime rates since Ichigo's middle school years to now and it is at an all-time low! Many people credit it to Ichigo. Lastly are his grades. With all this going on somehow, Ichigo managed to go neck to neck with Uryū Ishida for first place in the entire grade.
On March 17th, Ichigo climbed out of his window and sat outside on the roof staring at the moon. "It has been a long six months." Ichigo thought as he stared at the moon.
"It has." Yhwach appeared drinking some whiskey while also staring at the moon.
"To think that with everything that happened to us from that moment Rukia stabbed me with the sword." Ichigo thought.
"Yes." Yhwach replied.
"But amidst all this…"Kyōka appeared and cuddle herself on Ichigo's left side.
"You have done well."Hōgyoku appeared on the right side and cuddle herself to Ichigo's right side. Ichigo immediately put his respective arm around each women and brought them closer.
"I have. Zangetsu you can come out if you want." With that Zangetsu also came out and laid down a few feet away from Ichigo.
"I agree. I may be your embodiment of your instincts but I do agree this is nice." Zangetsu said. Everyone continued to stare at the moon. While Ichigo lost in his thoughts thought back to what happened these past six month.
Flashback
"On September 10th, 2004 (5) Rukia came to my room and when it all began. Then on October 1st, I lost my temporary powers and began the training to awaken my temporary true powers. On October 10th, we began the rescue mission to save Rukia. October 20th to 30th was dealing with those Vampire rip offs called Bounts. With that seeing Kasumioji and dealing with politics for another ten days. Then Senna came and dealt with her for six days. Then Toshiro crashing here due to his old friend, Sōjirō Kusaka, coming back for revenge. On November 20th, Muramasa and his Zanpakutō rebellion happened. On the 30th, Yammy and Ulquiorra came and later Grimmjow and I fought. With that I later had to deal with the Vizards. Stupid Aizen using physiological warfare with Orihime. Later dealing with Aizen and the remaining Espada attacking Karakura Town. Finally killing Aizen on January 21st, 2005."
Flashback End
With that last thought Ichigo fell asleep in the arms of Kyōka and Hōgyoku. Kyōka and Hōgyoku gently lifted Ichigo back to his room and placed him in his bed. They both stole a quick peck to his cheek and they went back to his mindscape. Zangetsu smiled at the act.
"Yes more blackmail." Zangetsu said. Yhwach came behind him and slammed his empty glass at Zangetsu's head.
"Shut up." Yhwach said.
"Fine you kill joy." Zangetsu replied and when back to Ichigo's mindscape.
"Rest well Ichigo." Yhwach said as he pulls the blanket over Ichigo's body and went back to the mindscape.
Scene Change: Morning
"BEEP! BEEP!" Ichigo's alarm rang at 5 in the morning. Ichigo turned his alarm off and began to change to a t-shirt and running shorts. At 5:15, he sees both Yuzu and Karin down dressed in a sports tops and shorts. They all left the house and began to jog around Karakura Town. After the first few weeks, Yuzu and Karin asked if they could join. Ichigo allowed them to but, take a slower pace. Time passed and Yuzu and Karin could keep up with Ichigo if Ichigo is not sprinting or fast pace running. A ten minute into their run, Tatsuki joined with the group. They all ran around the Town, waving hello to the other early risers.
Soon 6 o'clock came around and Tatsuki ran back to her house while the siblings returned home. They did their cool down stretches and all took showers. It was Ichigo's turn to make breakfast. Each day, Ichigo and Yuzu would take turns making breakfast. By 7:30, Ichigo was walking out of his house. He walked and greeted the various neighbors and other people working. He arrived at Karakura High School and went to his home room. Since today was the last day, they have a half-day and they will find out who got the highest grades in each class as well as highest grade in the entire section. Many people are putting bets on who would be on top. Many are saying Ishida while others are saying Kurosaki. Even the teachers are getting involved with the bets. For Final Exams, the students take the exams. The teachers then seal the exams in boxes and are randomly shipped to another high school. That high school will grade the exams and box the results and send them back to the original school. As soon as Ichigo sat down the bell rang for class to begin. Ochi-sensei came in and stood by the podium. The students stood up, went to attention, bowed at the teacher and sat down.
"Morning everyone." Ochi-sensei said.
"Morning Ochi-sensei." Everyone replied.
"Alrighty then. I know everyone is betting on between Kurosaki and Ishida on who got the highest score." Ochi-sensei said and brought out the envelope and unsealed it and pulled a piece of paper. "Now then. This year's student with the highest grades on the exams is… Keigo Asano!" Ochi-sensei yelled.
"NAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNIIIIIIIIIIIIII!" Everyone yelled with faces full of shock and disbelief. When suddenly a big click was heard and everyone focused on Ochi-sensei with her phone out and laughing.
"Oh my god! You should all see your faces!" Ochi-sensei laughed. Everyone glared at Ochi-sensei until she stopped laughing. "Ok. Ok. Here are the real results." Ochi-sensei said and pulled another envelope and unsealed it. "This year's student with the highest grades on the exams is… Kurosaki Ichigo!" She yelled. Ichigo smiled at the results. Ishida hearing the results walked over to Ichigo's desk. Everyone stopped and looked at Ishida as he walked over to Ichigo's desk.
"Well… Kurosaki. Congratulations on getting it this year." Ishida said.
"Thanks. Maybe better luck next year." Ichigo said and raised his hand to begin a handshake.
"No need for your luck. I'll keep mine." Ishida said and accepted the handshake. Everyone else in the class began to cheer at the sportsman like nature going on between the two smartest students in their grade.
Time Skip: Noon
Soon the bell rang signaling the end of another school year. Ichigo was walking out of the school gate and notice someone staring at him. The man staring at him appears to be middle-aged, wearing thin, frameless glasses and a plain grey suit with a light blue shirt and a tie adorned with Quincy crosses. He has narrow blue eyes, and is fair-skinned with white hair. For a second, it looks like an older version Ishida.
"Hello Ichigo." The man said.
"Who are you?" Ichigo asked.
"My name is Ishida Ryūken." Ishida Ryūken said.
"So you are Uryū's dad?" Ichigo guessed.
"Way smarter than your father." Ishida Ryūken replied.
"You know my father?" Ichigo asked.
"I do. Do you want to go to a café to talk about this?" Ishida Ryūken asked.
"Sure." Ichigo said and got into the car with Ishida Ryūken. They soon drove to a café and the two sat at a booth away from the majority of the customer. A waitress came by to take their order. Ichigo ordered a tea while Ishida Ryūken ordered black coffee.
"So. How much has your father told you about your mother?" Ishida Ryūken asked.
"None. Um… Ishida-san." Ichigo answered. Questioning his formality with this man.
"Call me Ojisan or Oji [uncle] is fine. Ichigo." The newly dubbed Ojisan said.
"Ojisan?" Ichigo questioned.
"You see your mother and I were one of the few Pureblood Quincies left. My mother, your grandmother, adopted Masaki to be my wife to keep the pure bloodline pure. However, one day, she saw your father fighting another hollow. Due to how much reiatsu their battle caused, it attracted Masaki's attention. She left to join the battle. The hollow she fought with was almost completely black. It has a white mask and its light-colored hair reaches down to the middle of its back. It has two long, forward-pointing horns protruding from the sides of its head, and its Hollow hole, located in its upper chest, is filled in. It has two blades in place of its forearms. She saw how Isshin was struggling and she intervened when the hollow was about to inflict the final blow. She fired a Heilig Pfiel at the Hollow. The hollow stop attacking your father and charged towards her. She attempted to shoot it down with more of her Heilig Pfeil. But, it dodged them all. Masaki concluded that the hollow is too fast. So, she allowed the hollow to bite her hand. With that, she shots another Heilig Pfeil straight at its head, successfully killing it.
A few days later, Masaki started to have a hollow hole form on her chest. I quickly grabbed her and ran off. While I was running with Masaki in my arms, a hollow appeared and was about to attack. Luckily Isshin was there to kill it. Urahara also showed up and took us to his shop where he explained that Masaki is going through Soul Suicide. Luckily he invented a way to stop it. It requires a human and Shinigami soul to balance out the Hollow and Quincy soul. With that Isshin went to the gigai and stop Masaki from going through Soul Suicide." Oji-san finished his story about how Masaki, Isshin and himself are related.
"I see…" Ichigo said. By the end of the story, Ichigo finished his tea and was about to leave.
"Wait." Oji-san and pulled Ichigo back to his seat. "I want to give you something of you mother." Oji-san said and pulled what appears to be a small white case with the Quincy Cross on the box. "When your mother passes away, Isshin gave me Masaki's Quincy Cross. I decided that you should have it. Your mother would want you to have it." Oji-san said and gave the box to Ichigo. When he opened the box, he had some flashbacks of when he was younger and saw this Cross on her neck.
"Thank you. Oji-san." Ichigo said.
"No problem. Masaki also asked me to commissioned two bracelets for Yuzu and Karin when they were born. I also have them right here." Oji-san said and brought out two more white boxes. "Please give it to them. You may tell them the same story that I told you if you wish." Oji-san said and handed the two boxes to Ichigo.
"Thank you Oji-san." Ichigo said and stood up and began to take out his wallet to pay for the drinks.
"No need." Oji-san said. "Already paid for it." With a small smile, Ichigo left the small café. As Ichigo walked home he stared at the pendant in his hand.
"Mom's Quincy Cross… Hey everyone." Ichigo thought.
"Yes Ichigo?" The spirits replied in his mind.
"I need something to act like a medium to use my powers, right?" Ichigo asked.
"That is right. Why?" Yhwach asked.
"Well. A Quincy Cross is made from Soul-synthesized silver, right?" Ichigo asked.
"Yes…" Yhwach replied.
"How is Soul-synthesized silver made?" Ichigo asked.
"Well, Soul-synthesized silver is made by exposing silver to large amount of pure reishi and reiatsu." Yhwach answered.
"What if. I get find two katanas and expose them to my reiatsu. Would doing so turned them into Asauchi." Ichigo asked.
"Well…" Kyōka said unsure of the idea.
"We could try it." Hōgyoku said. "Not only that, we could also try to get physical objects like your body to your mindscape. That way, we do not need to worry about your physical body lying around."
"Also, Yhwach if I make the Quincy Cross to a ring… Will it still work?" Ichigo asked.
"Work in what way?" Yhwach asked.
"Well I thought of the idea that I can use the Quincy Cross like the Green Lantern ring from the movie we say a while ago." Ichigo suggested.
"That is…a pretty good idea." Yhwach answered.
"It is. It allows me to use the ring as a medium to make whatever I need. A shield to block, a gun to fire long distance, a train to transport a lot of things." Ichigo said. A few moments later, Ichigo arrived back at his house.
"Tadaima." Ichigo said when he opened the door.
"Okaerinasai oniisan." Yuzu yelled from the kitchen.
"Is Karin or Goat-Chin home?" Ichigo asked.
"Yes? Ichi-Nii?" Karin yelled from the living room.
"Yuzu are you available right now?" Ichigo asked.
"Give me a few minutes. Why?" Yuzu replied.
"I have something I want to talk to you and Karin about." Ichigo replied. A few minutes later Yuzu and Karin sat on one side of the couch while Ichigo sat on the other side.
"How much do you know about the spiritual world as of right now?" Ichigo asked.
"We know a brief summary of what you did for the past months with your powers." Karin answered.
"Ok. That is good. Now then I want to tell you something I just found out about Okāsan [mom]." Ichigo said.
"What?" Yuzu and Karin asked together.
"Well… you know who Uryū and what he is, right?" Ichigo asked.
"A Quincy." They replied.
"Well… Mom was a Quincy." Ichigo said.
"Really?" They replied astonished at the news.
"Yes. We have an Oji-san from mom's side name Ishida Ryūken. He is Uryū's father. Mom was his adopted sister at the time. One day, she senses Goat-Chin and another hollow fighting. She left to join the battle. She saw how Goat-Chin was struggling and she intervene when the hollow was about to inflict the final blow. The hollow stop attacking Goat-Chin and charged towards her. She attempted to shoot it down with her Quincy Arrows. But, it dodged them all. Mom concluded that the hollow is too fast. So, she allowed the hollow to bite her hand. With that, she shorts another Quincy Arrow straight at its head, successfully killing it.
A few days later, Mom started to have a hollow hole form on her chest. Oji-san quickly grabbed her and ran off. While he was running with mom in his arms, a hollow appeared and was about to attack. Luckily Goat-Chin was there to kill it. Urahara also showed up and took the three to his shop where he explained that Mom is going through Soul Suicide. Luckily Urahara invented a way to stop it. It requires a human and Shinigami soul to balance out the Hollow and Quincy soul. With that Goat-Chin went to the gigai and stop Mom from going through Soul Suicide." Ichigo finished the tale.
"Wow…" The twins said.
"Yep. Also, he asked me to give you this." Ichigo said and took out the other two white boxes. "Kaa-san commissioned these two to be made for you two. She was planning to give them to you when she deemed you ready." Ichigo said and gave them the box. They both opened it up to see two Quincy Crosses.
"What about you Ichi-nii?" Karin asked once she stopped admiring the craftsmanship.
"Oji-san gave me Mom's Quincy Cross." Ichigo answered and brought out his mom's Quincy Cross. "I am not going to hide these from you." Ichigo said. "Keep them as a memento or asked Uryū to teach you if you could." With that said Ichigo stood up and put his shoes back on.
"Ichi-nii. Where you going?" Karin asked.
"I want to go see Mom's shrine for a bit."
"Ok. Ichi-nii. Come back soon. It's almost dinner time." Yuzu said.
"OK Yuzu." Ichigo said and left the house. On the way, there, some guy pushed Ichigo to the side while running.
"Hey stop! Give me back my bag you asshole!" The owner, Ichigo assumed, yelled. Ichigo seeing this quickly ran to the thief and punched him in the face. The thief on the ground, attempted to stab Ichigo with a knife. Ichigo caught the knife between his fingers and punched the thief with the other hand. Ichigo then grabbed the bag and returned it back to Ichigo.
"Holy shit man, that was awesome! Thanks!" The owner thanked Ichigo for returning his bag.
"No problem." Ichigo said.
"You're hungry, right? I'll treat you to some ramen or something. How about it?" The owner asked.
"No thanks." replied Ichigo. With that said Ichigo continued walking to see his mother shrine.
"You're a lot more careful than I thought… Kurosaki Ichigo." The owner said. From his bag dropped a badge. The badge was in the shape of a pentagon with an X cross and a skull in the center.
Chapter 1 END
(1) Furin Hall is the Karate Dojo in Canon. Look at the Bleach Wiki
(2) Using my Tae Kwon Do rank structure. Rank structure should be similar
(3) Satoda does not have another name and I decided to give her Mahama's last name since they kind of look similar.
(4) From Beelzebub.
(5) 2004 was the year the Anime aired.