This is the last of the three stories i will be posting, hope you enjoy. Please read my other stories, they're all NarutoXBleach and they're called Naruto's Journey and Blind Justice.

I will be putting this in every story beginning i make until it proves not to be true so- I suck at writing good story openings so please bear with me on that part. Helpful comments are appreciated, though ones given in a nice way receive virtual cookies. Flames are banished with those who wrote them to the pits of hell to be eternally tormented by annoying Anime Characters.

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Sosuke Aizen stumbled into the almost empty room, bleeding profusely from many wounds, obviously about to die.

"Lord Aizen."Tia Harribel says, having retreated after being attacked by the man before her. She was effectively pissed at him, but knew that even in his weakened state she wasn't strong enough to kill him.

Aizen only glares at her coughing up some blood. He speaks a single word.

"Release."He whispers, and then collapses on the ground, dead.

"What'd he say?"Asks Grimmjow, going to look at the body. He sees the shattered Hogyoku in his chest and whistles.

He was about to comment but before he could he was forced to the ground, as was Harribel.

"What is this?!"Grimmjow demands.

The walls around them begin to crack apart, breaking down under the increasing pressure, until the two Espada can see outside Las Noches.

Just when they thought the pressure couldn't get any greater, the floor explodes out from underneath them, blowing them away in a burst of a dark purple spiritual energy.

They flip in the air, drawing their Zanpakuto and skidding to a halt.

They see several figures rise from the rubble of the fortress, now almost completely obliterated.

The first three they see aren't that powerful, definitely not Espada level, maybe combined they could beat Grimmjow, but not both of them.

The fourth figure is tall, having black hair, and a black Espada outfit, with a black cloak over it, billowing in the new breeze. He looked no older than sixteen, but without a doubt carried himself like a man would. He has a mask fragment around his neck like a necklace, which reminded the two of Starrk.

"Identify yourself."Tia calls out to them. They turn toward the two Espada, and disappear in a collective boom of static, reappearing in front of them.

Of the first three they had seen, there were two males and one female. The two males look almost identical, except for their hair color and mask fragment location. The first had brown hair, the right half of his head covered by a helmet like mask fragment. The second had bright blue hair covered on the left by an identical fragment. They both have one brown eye and one green one.

The female is of average height, with long black hair and green eyes. Her mask fragment wrapped around the back of her neck, leaving the front exposed, almost like a collar. She was well endowed, and by her tone, very feminine.

"We are the Fracción of Lord Itami, name yourselves now or be destroyed."She says, loosening her blade in its sheath.

"How dare you threaten me?!"Grimmjow exclaims, raising his Zanpakuto and charging the girl in front of him.

His blade is caught by the man in the dark cloak, presumably Itami, using only his thumb and index fingers.

"What?!"Grimmjow exclaims.

"If you wish to live, you will not assault my Fracción unless in battle."He says, and then launches him a short distance away using only his two fingers.

"Who are you?"Harribel asks, knowing that not many people could catch Grimmjow's blade, and most of those who could were dead.

"You do not address Lord Itami directly if you wish to live."The girl yells at her, moving to draw her blade, but her hand is stayed by the cloaked man.

"I have always believed that you should give your name before requesting someone else's."He says reaching into his cloak. He pulls out two black gloves, which he puts on his hands.

"I am Tia Harribel, Tercera Espada. His name is Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, sexto Espada. Now will you tell us who you are?"

"I am Itami; I have no surname, as I discarded both of the ones I had in life. They only brought me pain. I am also an Espada, one you probably won't know of."He says removing his cloak, revealing two things.

The first was a Hollow hole where his heart should be, and a number tattoo on his right bicep.

The number was zero.

"Cero? But that's not possible. Yammy was the Cero Espada, and only in his released form."Tia whispers.

"Oh so Aizen didn't tell you about me? Well I'll inform you of some things. If he said that the Espada numbers go from Zero to Nine, then you should know that is wrong. The numbers of the Espada go from Zero to Ten, and I am the Cero Espada."

Grimmjow, for once has no reply, and neither does Tia.

"These are my three Fracción, Suzume, Katsuo, and Sora. They are the only people I am able to tolerate being around without killing."Itami says, pointing to each in turn. First the girl, then the brown haired male, and finally the blue haired one.

"Why did Aizen never send you into battle then, if you're so strong?"Grimmjow asks tauntingly.

"Aizen feared my power. Battle was the last place he would have wanted me to be. I gain power from the pain of those around me. Battle would have made me almost unbeatable, and Aizen foresaw that. He sealed me away with my Fracción in the hopes of containing me, but I still grew in power, beyond anything this world can comprehend, and then I grew more. To me Aizen was little more than an ant to be crushed."Itami states with a slight chuckle.

After absorbing that information Tia finally got up the courage to ask her most important question.

"What will you do now that you're free?"

He thinks for a few moments.

"I will get my revenge on a few certain people I have come to hate. In my imprisonment Aizen forced me to relive my short existence as a human over and over, until I began to hate all those who I once loved, and allowed me to see the true cause of my death. Now I will get my slow, painful revenge with one of the few techniques Aizen taught me before sealing me away."Itami responds, and then makes a strange seal with his hands.

"I leave this realm to you, but I take the aspects of the former Espada and their powers, with me."He says, and as he does, several orbs collect around him, and enter his hollow hole.

There is a flash of regal purple light, and then the group of four is gone, leaving the two Espada to ponder what happened.

The group of four appears in the middle of a forest in a flash of purple light. Itami uses his pesquisa to scout the area around them for potential enemies.

"Lord Itami, what is your plan?"Suzume asks. She doesn't meet his gaze when it is turned to her. She had learned long ago not to look him in the eyes, as you would see images best not described, unless he consciously negated that ability.

"Well first I think we should get some more clothing to cover our hollow holes and mask fragments. Then we go wherever the pain is greatest. After that, I will take my slow, painful revenge on the man who killed me, as well as the man who ordered him to."He says, cracking his neck. He extends his arm out beside him and closes his eyes.

Reality seems to distort, and then tears, revealing a garganta.

"Well this is good; there is a different version of Hueco Mundo here. If we ever need an army, all I need to do is re-conquer it."Itami states before closing the garganta.

They disappear in a boom of static toward the nearest town. They find it devoid of life. Itami sends out his pesquisa again, and finds something interesting. In the center of the town they find a pile of bodies, haphazardly thrown there, each of them bearing a mortal wound, as well as signs of other abuse.

Itami's eyes narrow when he spies the bodies of two young girls, each devoid of clothing, and showing obvious signs of being abused shortly before being killed. Kneeling down he can still trace the line of tears long since shed.

"Find clothing to cover your hollow holes and mask fragments, we leave in ten minutes."He says darkly, standing again.

When they return to the center of town, they each have a new piece of clothing. Both Katsuo and Sora have bandannas over their heads, and Suzume found a traveling cloak that fit her, and closed over her hollow hole and mask fragment.

Itami only put on a pair of sunglasses he had found in one of the abandoned houses, covering his eyes should they meet other travelers.

"Lord Itami, are you not going to cover your mask fragment?"Suzume asks.

"Most will just think that it is a hunting trophy of some kind, so I will keep it. Now we go to the current center of pain in this world."He says, extending his pesquisa until the only thing he sensed on the edge of it was water. His pesquisa was more advanced than any other Espada, being able to act as radar or sonar to give him a clear picture of everything on the continent, though he only searched through it for pain.

He Sonido's away, his Fracción hurriedly following.

They appear just out of sight of a huge wall, in a vast desert.

"What's here Lord Itami?"Suzume asks

"This is where pain is greatest, and if my senses are correct, it is mostly emotional pain, the sweetest kind of all."He tells them, walking toward the wall.

Several minutes later they are stopped by two guards wearing flak jackets.

"Stop. Identify yourselves."One says, blocking their way.

"We are travelers seeking rest before we continue our journey."Itami replies, preventing Suzume from responding to the flippant tone the guard had used.

"How long do you plan to stay?"The guard asks, going through standard protocol, though now with more energy than before.

"No longer than a week, just long enough to recover from our long travels."Itami replies.

"You will have to be searched before we can allow you into the village."The guard says, and his buddy steps forward.

"Just hold your arms out and this should go quick."He says, and begins to pat them down.

"If your hands stray from where they are supposed to be I have no problem with removing them for you."Itami says, as the guard was about to begin with Suzume. His tone told the guard that he can and would do it if necessary and made Suzume's check as quick as possible.

"You may enter the city, though before you do there are some rules in effect as of now. Civilians are to stay within designated areas, and any obstruction of shinobi dealings will be dealt with harshly. We do not accept any fighting from outsiders, so do not start anything."The first guard says, his tone becoming bored again.

"We will not start anything, but will defend ourselves to our fullest ability when needed."Itami tells him, his sunglasses slipping down the bridge of his nose, revealing some of his eyes to the guard, who begins to sweat, though thankfully he is saved.

"I think the ninja from the leaf have arrived. We must get them to Lord Baki immediately."The second guard states, shading his eyes as he looks out to the desert.

Everyone present turns to look. Indeed, five people were closing in fast. They stopped next to the group of four, briefly surveying each other.

Of the group there were three females, one carrying a huge war fan, and having her blonde hair in four pig tails. The second had short pink hair and green eyes. The third had long red hair trailing down her back, blue eyes, and strangely a collar with small marking around her neck. His eyes zoomed in on those, blocking everything else out. From what he could tell about the markings, they were seals. His knowledge of seals wasn't very good, but he saw the words 'complete obedience' and 'loyalty', as well as 'Uchiha'.

The other two were male, one with gravity defying silver hair, and his head band pulled down over left eye, wearing a green flak jacket and a dark blue body suit that covered most of his face. The other had a strange white and blue outfit on, with black hair that reminded Itami of the rear end of a duck.

"Lady Temari, welcome home. Follow me and I will bring you to Lord Baki and your brother."One guard says, turning to leave.

"Wait, who are these four?"The one with blonde asks, turning to them.

"We are travelers, fighters if need be, and my companions each have a special ability, as do I. Suzume here can heal most wounds, and remove almost all poisons. The twins over there have a connected ability. One can create a poison with his energy, and the only antidote is the energy of the second. I myself am immune to all poisons, and create many poisons and acids with my own energy. I can also create an antidote to most poison as well, essentially the same as Suzume, but with the power to attack as well as heal. We are all also very handy with a blade. Think of it all as a special Kekkei Genkai."Itami replies, enjoying their reactions. Itami walks over to the rock wall, and channels his energy to the tip of his fingers, allowing it to condense into a liquid, and then letting a single drop fall to the ground next to the wall. As it eats away at the rock he drops another liquid on it, negating its effects.

"Since you're handy with poisons and healing, can you help me?"She asks, sounding desperate.

"That depends on why."Itami replies.

"My brother was poisoned, and the doctors haven't been able to do anything. Please, can you help him?"She pleads.

"If I am needed."He replies.

"Temari I don't think we'll need him. I'm more than capable of handling it. I learned medical Jutsu and such from Tsunade. Anything he can do, our team can do better."The pink haired one boasts.

Just to prove her wrong, Itami uses his spiritual energy to float up into the air and flip over so his head was down.

"Wasn't there somewhere we have to be?"He asks straight faced, and just starts walking upside down, down the passageway.

Everyone else quickly gathers themselves and follows.

About ten minutes later they were all in a hospital operating room, with doctors and nurses restraining a man on the bed, who roared in pain.

Itami just walks up to him, checks his pulse, and closes his eyes. Temari forestalls any objections about him doing that.

"It's a heavy, lead based poison, very dangerous. If it isn't treated within the next half hour, his chances of survival are one in thirteen point nine billion. As it is he may need a kidney transplant. Suzume, Katsuo, Sora hold him down, this won't be easy for him.

"What are you doing?"Temari asks, concerned for her brother.

"Do you trust me to do this?"He asks quietly.

"What?"Temari asks, confused.

"Do you trust me to continue with this procedure? As it is, with the procedure, his chances of survival are one in ten thousand. Can you trust someone you just met with your brother's life?"He asks

Temari doesn't answer, closing her eyes. When they open they are set and determined.

"If you can save him, I trust you."She replies.

"Then make sure no one interferes."He says, and before any more words can be said, he draws his blade and makes a cut on the man's side, which started bleeding instantly. The man screams at the wound. Several people rush to stop him, but Temari bars their way.

Ignoring them, Itami places the edge of his blade along the cut, and uses his energy to create a metal dissolving acid, letting it flow through his blood stream, getting another scream.

"Lady Temari, I cannot allow this man to cause Kankuro any more pain. I swore to protect you and your sibling all those years ago, and now I must do my duty."A man with half his face covered by a turban says, pushing past Temari.

Just as he is about to grip Itami's shoulder, Itami speaks.

"If you interrupt the procedure now, he will certainly die. He now has a primarily metal dissolving acid in his system, but left too long it will begin to dissolve his insides as well. I can give him the cure, but only with this blade."Itami states, not moving anything but his mouth.

Itami injects the antidote, allowing it to pass through his system, negating the effects of the acid.

He sheaths his blade, and Suzume uses her energy to seal the wound.

"Thank you."Temari says, tears forming in her eyes.

"He still needs a kidney transplant. The lead based poison ripped his almost completely apart. I can't help with that, but best of luck. Though if I may ask a question, how did your brother get poisoned?"Itami asks

"He was chasing after the people who kidnapped the Kazekage, Lord Gaara." He man with the turban replies.

"Gaara is our younger brother."Temari tells him.

"Ah, and I'm guessing he didn't succeed in bringing him back?"Itami questions, getting a nod in response.

"Well then, I should be back by tomorrow."He says, gesturing for his Fracción to follow him.

"Wait, you can't go after them, they defeated the Kazekage with what seemed to be ease. You can't defeat them on your own."The man with the turban exclaims.

"Baki is right, leave getting Gaara back to our village."Temari tells him.

"I'm sorry but I can't do that. I can sense pain in all forms, and the pain of this village has long since lost its savor to me. I will bring Gaara back soon, and if you could have a meal ready for when we get back."Itami says walking out, but then pauses at the door.

"And you four from the leaf. When I return, you will explain to me why she has a sealing collar around her neck. If she is mistreated in anyway, I will kill all of you without hesitation. I may even use my blade to do it."

The room is silent. A boom of static is heard, and then silence again.


Not my best writing, but it is subject to change at a later point in time. Idea's are welcomed.

As for his Fracción, i am willing to give him seven in total, and at the moment he has three along with the possibility of Hinata being one, from suggestions i have gotten. PM me or put it in a review if you think someone should become one of his Fracción, and why.

I also want to implore everyone to read my two other NarutoXBleach crossovers, as when i finish there is a question i will need to ask everyone about them.


On the topic of Fracción,i have also changed my mind. There are two options i leave you to choose from. Some of the Akatsuki will survive and become Arrancars taking on the aspects of the dead Espada. There will only be as many who live as there are aspects to give them.

The second choice is i make some of the Jinchuriki the new Espada with their tailed beast state as their Resurrección, which will mean the tailed beasts spirit and theirs will fuse together. Again, some may not survive, though i'm not completely sure yet.

I'm also changing some things about my OC's, and i lied on my other story when i was talking about this one. Itami's zanpakuto will have a different name.


What did everyone think of my rewrite? If i get a bunch of reviews saying they like the old story better, then I'll change it back, but i think i can do more with this kind of story.

I can't put my questions in poll form as i already have one up on my profile and i don't like having more than one open, but i accept and tally results from PM's and reviews.


I have decided on the question i asked, there will be a mix of Akatsuki and Jinchuuriki as Espada and their Fracción.

-Divine Justice