Kenpachi Zaraki and Ichigo Kurosaki were facing off in an intense battle. Ichigo was covered in blood and sweat. To everyone who was in attendance, amazement settled over them, as they realized Kenpachi was as well. They were both breathing heavily, their spiritual energy all but spent. Ichigo began gathering his spiritual pressure for his next attack. Kenpachi was fascinated by this boy's strength. If only he loved to fight as much as he did, perhaps the old man would let him in his squad. Kenpachi then snapped out of his thoughts and noticed how much energy the boy's sword was emitting, and could only think of one thing;

"Crap."

He then braced himself for the attack. When Ichigo began to move, he realized he needed his zanpaktou's name more then ever. After thinking this, he did the first thing that came to mind.

"Ben!

Bob!

Kate!

Sarah!

Emily!

Jack!

Nick!

Seth!

Alex!

Phil!"

His calls went unanswered, as he watched Ichigo get closer, and closer.

'Crap.'