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Opening Theme: Velonica
Bleach 4: Preparation For The Battle
"You are about to witness my Zanpakuto's final stage." Byakuya said and extended his Zanpakuto.
Byakuya's eyes shot open. Before he could release his Bankai's final stage...
Song: Anguish
Hizashi stabbed Byakuya in the stomach, his Zanpakuto went right through him coming out of Byakuya's back.
"Byakuya!" Rukia shouted and started running over to him.
"Stay...back" Byakuya said and Rukia stopped running.
Hizashi pulled his Zanpakuto out of Byakuya and slashed to the right. Byakuya blocked.
'I can't use Flash Step like this, the wound would just slow me down and I'll be an easier target...' Byakuya thought.
"Final Punishment: Eternal Suffering" Hizashi extended his Zanpakuto towards Byakuya.
Flame whips shot out of his Zanpakuto and attatched to Byakuya. Around his legs and hands another around his waist and the last around his neck.
Hizashi seperated the whips from his Zanpakuto so he could move it without getting restrained.
"What is this..." Byakuya asked.
"This is how you die." Hizashi said.
"El Directooooooo!" Chad released a Blue Blast towards Hizashi.
Hizashi slapped the blast away with the back of his hand.
"That...was my strongest attack." Chad said.
Uryuu gathered a large amount of Reishi in his hand. Uryuu used it to create an arrow. He fired it, but instead of an arrow coming out of his bow a huge blast was released instead.
Hizashi used Sonido to get behind them, dodging Uryuu's blast.
"Hadou 4, Byakurai" (Way Of Destruction 4: Pale Lightning) Hizashi released a giant white Lightning Bolt from his right hand. It hit them and exploded making a crater the size of a small mountain.
"I didn't think Byakurai was that powerful" Rukia said.
"Like I said before, when we Vasto Lorde use Kidou its always at it's full power. You lucky I held back. If I released a full powered Byakurai almost a quarter of Karakura town would be destroyed." Hizashi said.
"Koten Zanshun, I reject!" (Sacred Solitary Cutting Shield)
Orihime made Tsubaki take the form of a large beam. Hizashi deflected it but his hand got cut in the process.
"Ahhhhhh...Orihime Inoue. The human that posseses God Like powers. If you wanted to you could have killed me before I even arrived in Karakura Town." Hizashi said.
"What do you mean... I don't understand." Orihime asked confused.
"You have so much power...but you're too innocent to even think of hurting someone. I'm pretty sure you would, want to heal me, even after I've done all of this." Hizashi said.
"No..." She said and shook her head.
Rukia was about to use her Zanpakuto.
"Use that and I'll hurt them even more." Hizashi said he turned around and started walking away.
"Where are you going!" Rukia shouted.
"And now you care about me? Do you want me to stay? And kill everyone even quicker?"
"No..." Rukia sighed.
Hizashi opened a Garganta.
"Before you go...at least tell me why you did all of this!" Rukia shouted.
He turned to look at her.
"I was given orders from The First Vasto Lorde to get rid of anyone who might interfere with our plans. And since the Soul Reaper from this town Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends have killed everyone else who attempted to do something like we are now, it was decided that Karakura Town along with everyone in it should be destroyed." Hizashi said.
"But you're letting us live..." Rukia said.
Song: Soundscape To Ardor
"The First Vasto Lorde has decided to give your world a Grace Period. In which there will be no Hollow attacks or anything of the sort."
"Why..."Rukia asked
"In a few weeks the Vasto Lorde will enter the Soul Soceity." Hizashi said.
Rukia's eyes shot open.
"The only people who are strong enough to fight a Vasto Lorde are Yoruichi Shihoin, The Head Captain and Zaraki Kenpachi, if he's lucky."
Hizashi started walking through the Garganta. He turned around.
"Your Grace period is 6 weeks. I suggest you spend what time you have left wisely." Hizashi said then walked through the Garganta.
"6 weeks..." Rukia said slowly.
The Garganta closed and he was gone.
Rukia looked at her stomach. There was a large amount of blood coming from it.
"When...did that happen..." Rukia said and collapsed.
Orihime ran over to try and heal them but she was worn out and collapsed too.
The Next Day
Rukia opened her eyes. She recognized the familiar 4th Squad Barracks.
"Take it easy, you're still recovering." Ukitake said, Renji was standing next to him.
"How did I get here..." Rukia asked.
"After the fight, the 4th Squads relief team was sent to the World Of The Living to bring everyone back here." Ukitake said.
"Everyone besides Ichigo and the other humans are here." Renji said.
Song: Torn Apart
"How's my brother, Captain Kuchiki..."
"He's recovering as well. He's in the next room." Ukitake said.
"Hey, we've benn in tough situations before Rukia we'll get through this." Renji said.
"You weren't there Renji... He beat all of us. He took all of us out like we were nothing. He wasn't even trying..." Rukia said.
"What rank is he?" Ukitake asked.
"Second"
"When you're ready the Head Captain wants you to report to the Captain's meetings room." Ukitake said.
"Why?"
"He wants your report."
"How long have I been out?" Rukia asked.
"3...4 days." Renji said.
"I should probably report now." Rukia said getting out of the bed.
"Alright then, I'll inform the Head Captain." Ukitake said and dissapeared.
Urahara Shop
Ichigo got up from his bed, he saw Chad and Uryuu still asleep.
"Ichigo, I see you're up." Urahara said.
"Yeah, and I want you to train me as soon as you can." Ichigo said.
"Relax Ichigo you just got up."
"We have less than 6 weeks until they attack, I have to be stronger by the time they attack."
"I see..." Urahara said. He used Flash Step to get behind Ichigo and kicked him through the floor.
Ichigo crashed into the training grounds.
"What the hell was that for?" Ichigo asked.
"You wanted to train, well your training starts now." Urahara said and Tessai, Ururu and Jinta appeared next to him.
Rukia
Rukia reached the Captains meeting room. The guards opened the doors for her and she saw everyone there.
All the Captains were there and the Vice Captains were too.
"Why are the Vice Captains here?" Rukia asked her Captain.
"The Head Captain requested their presence since most of them will be on the front lines during the up coming battle." Ukitake said.
"Rukia Kuchiki, its good to see that you have recovered. Now if you don't mind we would like your report. Since you were the one that got the most information out of him. " The Head Captain said.
"No need Head Captain." Captain Kurosutchi said.
"Nemu!" Captain Kurosutchi shouted and she came through the doors with an unusual machine.
"What is the meaning of this, Captain
Kurosutchi?" The Head Captain asked.
"You see I have developed a machine that allows me to watch a persons memories. By using this on Rukia we will be able to watch her encounter with the Vasto Lorde as though we were watching a
movie." The Captain replied.
"Very well then."
The machine was Silver and Purple. It had a circular base, a helmet with a cord attached to it and a projecter like front.
Nemu put the helmet on Rukia and set up the machine.
"Its ready Captain." Nemu said.
"Good now start the machine." Nemu pressed a button and stepped back.
A huge picture formed in the air and they started watching.
The "movie" started with them exiting Urahara shop. It showed everything from them getting to the park, fighting the Adhucha, Hizashi, Tobiume materializing, Rukia talking to him, everything. It was as though they were there.
An Hour Later
"So we have less than 6 weeks to prepare..." The Head Captain said.
"Yes." Rukia replied.
"This meeting is dismissed, I will sent everyone a Hell Butterfly with orders for each squad to follow." The Head Captain said.
"Hinamori, Rangiku, Captain Hitsugaya, I see you've all healed." Rukia said as they walked out of the room.
"Yes we have, now we're just waiting for our orders." Rangiku said.
"I'm really nervous about what our orders are going to be. Since Cap...Aizen is gone I'm in charge of squad 5." Hinamori said.
"Don't worry I'm sure you can handle it." Toshirou said to her.
"Thanks Shiro-chan" (Whitey)
"Stop calling me that already!" He snapped back.
They heard bells in the air, then a black butterfly sat on Toshirou's hand.
"What is it Captain?" Rangiku asked.
"We've been put in charge of defense, when the Vasto Lorde come we'll be in charge of protecting the Seretei, Captain Kommamura's squad will be based outside of Seretei." (Court Of Pure Souls) Toshirou said.
Another Hell Butterfly flew towards Hinamori.
"I see..." She said.
"What is it?" Rangiku asked.
"Squad 5 will be fighting on the front lines along with Squads 13, 2 and 11" Hinamori said.
"That makes sense Squad 2 is Captain Soi Fon's squad." Rangiku said.
"I'm in squad 13." Rukia said.
"Yes you're in the Kidou Squad. Your squad will be backing us up with Kidou." Hinamori said
"Squad 2 will target the Vasto Lorde, Squad 5 and 11 will fight to help squad 2 and Squad 13 will be using Kidou against the Vasto Lorde." Toshirou said.
"Yes, that sounds like a good strategy." Hinamori said.
"But what about squads 1, 3, 4, 9 and 8?"
"Squad 4 will be on the battle field Healing the injured. Squads 1, 3, 8 and 9 will be backup. If too many Soul Reapers fall in combat one of those squads will replace the lost one." Hinamori said.
"I don't know about squad 12 though." Hinamori said.
"Captain Kurosutchi will be analyzing them, trying to find weaknesses while his Vice Captain, Nemu fights with half of Squad 12 to protect the Barracks." Toshirou said.
"The Head Captain really thought this true..." Rangiku said.
Rukia started walking away.
"Where are you going Rukia?" Hinamori asked.
"I have to talk to my Captain, I'll see you tomorrow." She said and Flash Stepped away.
Ichigo
"Do you want to get stronger?" Urahara asked.
"Yes, what do you think." Ichigo replied.
"Good, I have this theory its risky but if you're able to do it I can guarantee you will become stronger." Urahara said.
"What is this theory of yours?"
"I'm going to seperate you and the Soul Reaper powers you got from Rukia." Urahara said.
"What? But I won't be a Soul Reaper anymore." Ichigo said.
"Exactly, you will be completely human." Urahara said.
"How is that going to help me become stronger?"
"I will seperate you into 2 different beings. Your powers will take the form of the Soul Reaper version of you. You will have to fight your Soul Reaper form while you are human and win." Urahara said.
"But there's no way I could possibly win." Ichigo said.
"That's why its risky. If you lose you die but if you win, your spirit will become even stronger than you ever thought it could become." Urahara said.
"Alright...I'm ready"
"Oh and one more thing. If you don't beat your Soul Reaper form by the end of the lunar cycle your Soul Reaper form will become a being of its own and you will lose your powers." Urahara said.
"So how long do I have?" Ichigo asked.
"The moon is in its last quarter phase. Tomorrow will be the New Moon phase. So I would say you have a month until the Full Moon." Urahara said.
"I have a month huh..." Ichigo said.
"Yes, and in this month you won't have access to food or water like you used to. Food will be packaged and sealed in different spots of the Training Ground. You will have to find a safe place to sleep without being attacked...by yourself. And your only source of water will be that stream over there so try not to destroy it." Urahara said.
"Great...is there anything else I should know?" Ichigo asked.
"Nope, that's about it." Urahara said.
"I'm ready sir." Tessai said.
"Good." Urahara said and used the end of his Cane/Zanpakuto to release Ichigo's Soul Reaper form.
"Now what?" Ichigo asked as he looked at his unconscious body.
Tessai charged up a huge amount of White Reishi in his hands.
Tessai extended his arms the blast hit Ichigo. Ichigo and his body started glowing.
"What the..." Ichigo said. He was human now. He got up off the ground and saw his Soul Reaper Form in front of him.
"So...you ready?" His Soul Reaper Form asked him.
To Be Continued
Closing Theme: Hanabi
Substitute Shinigami Work Diary
Ichigo was walking down the street. His phone started ringing.
"Ichigo! Come quick we have a problem" Rukia shouted.
"I'm on my way." Ichigo said and ran towards his house.
He ran into his room.
"What's wrong Rukia?" He asked.
Rukia turned around with 2 pages in each hand.
"Which Chappy drawing should I use for the '6th Squad Drawing Contest'" Rukia asked.
One page had a Chappy with sunglasses and the other Chappy was holding a Zanpakuto.
"You said this was an emergency!"
"As a Substitute Shinigami, you're supposed to help whenever you can..." Rukia said started drawing again.
A/N: Please Review! Very sick, but I still wrote this chapter anyways... When Ichigo is Fighting his Soul Reaper Form I'm not going to write "Ichigo's Soul Reaper Form" everytime I mention him. That will become annoying and confusing. So I'll just write SR-Ichigo instead.