"You don't seem to understand." the stranger said. "I'll explain." he continued. "I am Ignito Rex, the Demon. Many ages ago, the Sokyoku, my soul cutter, was stolen from me by a Toshito. I recently learned that the Sokyoku was now in the possession of the Shinigami. In other words, thank you for retrieving it for me."

"Who ever said I was giving it to you?" Ichigo asked rhetorically.

Just then, Yoruichi arrived with the company captains.

"Hmmm, you seem to be missing two." said the Ignito. "I guess I should show some respect." added the Demon.

And with that, he took down his hood. His eyes were black, with yellow pupils. He bore red markings on his cheeks, with an odd Tattoo just below his right eye. His brown hair flowed long in the back, but was short in the front. Looking closer, his Zanpaku-to was a classic blade much like any other sword, except for the hilt. The hilt was made from a horned skull.

"Do like my look?" asked Ignito.

"I'll like it more when I've skewered you through the face, punk." Said Ichigo rudely.

"Well I Didn't come here to fight." Replied Rex. "But I guess I can fit in a friendly brawl."

Ignito crossed his arms.

"Arcae 29." he said. "Blaze barrier."

Suddenly, a Flaming Dome enveloped the Execution grounds, the edge just shying the Company Captains.

"Kurosaki!" yelled Zaraki Kenpachi.

"I'll be fine Kenpachi." Said Ichigo firmly. And with that, he drew his soul cutter, and both made a lunge for the other. With god like speed they slashed a blocked each other. Ichigo had always been quick, but Rex was just as fast. Suddenly, Ignito jumped back. He raised his blade skyward.

"Sokyoku, Incinerate!" he yelled.

And just like in the former executions, the ultimate executioner, Kiku-Oh, appeared from the blade. The Phoenix dove for Ichigo. But Ichigo was strong. He brought up Zangetsu and blocked the attack with ease. But he was tired of messing around.

"Bankai!" Yelled Ichigo.

The Wind began to blow hard, and Ichigo was enveloped with a whirlwind. after emerging, he was wearing his Black long-jacket, and wielded His pitch black long sword.

"Tensa Zangetsu!" He announced.

"Well. You've shown me you're second release." Ignito replied "I guess I should show you mine." he rasied hissword skyward.

"Bankai!" he said. "Fenikkusu arashi*!"

And amazingly, The Kiku-oh transformed into a gigantic firestorm enveloping Rex. But unlike Ichigo's Bankai, Ignito absorbed the flames. When he emerged, his eyes were fully red. Fangs protruded from his mouth. he wore no shirt, just the bottom half of his robes. His soul cutter was now blood red.

Ichigo dawned his Hollow mask.

"Heavenly crasher!" Ichigo yelled, taking no chances. "Lunar Fang!"

"Hell's Thunder!" Ignito replied. "Blue Flare!"

The black getsugou and the Blue Ignem crashed together in an explosion large enough to level The Menos in one blow.

In the resolve, both men stood swords in ready stance. Then, as the blaze barrier disintegrated, both fighters collapsed to the ground.