-I can't believe you're so stupid as to come here, Shinigami- Grimmjow attacked Renji with his zampakutô, but it was blocked in time -What the…?-
Ichigo had appeared out of nowhere and stopped his attack with ease -I'll take care from here Grimmjow-
Renji was astonished not only for the appearance of Ichigo but for his power as well -That hit could have killed me, yet this guy stopped it so easy- Renji thought and then noticed the boy in front of him -Ichigo!?-
Ichigo smiled -Then you remember me, ne Renji?-
Renji didn't know what to say, he wasn't even sure if Ichigo was there protecting him or if he only wanted to kill him himself -What's your deal?- the red headed asked untrusting.
-Eh!?- there was a tic in his left eye, noting Ichigo's anger and desperation -Is that how you talk to your savior?- then Ichigo faked Renji's voice -Thank you Ichi, you're just in time; I'm so glad to see you again- and then answered himself -Yea, no problem at all. I'm happy to see you too, Renji- Ichigo teased the shinigami.
Renji easily let himself go for the taunt -Eh!? That's because not too long ago you tried to kill us! You idiot!-
-Who wanted to kill you!? If you don't remember I saved your asses back in Karakura, so YOU are the idiot here!-
Both of them engaged into a childish verbal fight, Grimmjow just stood there seeing them -What's the meaning of this Kurosaki?-
-Uh?- Ichigo stopped his fight and turned to Grimmjow -Right, jeje, why don't you come back to the palace? I uh… have business with this shinigami- the orange haired smiled at Grimmjow.
-That's enough!- Grimmjow started building up his reiatsu and angrily glared at Ichigo.
-Wha… what is it Grimmy?- Ichigo stopped talking, thinking nervously and hopingly -He ain't jealous? Is he?- Ichigo still smiled while Renji adopted a defensive stance.
-I'm sick tired of following you around, brat! I'm tired of your high school attitude, of your whole pretentions and I'm so very tired of you!- Grimmjow let all his anger out -I should be Espada uno. I, Grimmjow Jeaguerjaques! It's all your fault… You… You kept me as your fucking dog, just for your own entertainment, you think is funny? EH KUROSAKI!?-
-Grimmjow wait! I never…-
-Shut up! Don't think I ignore what you told Aizen, I'd be an Espada already were it not for you. Neither think that I ignore your power, anyway I…- Grimmjow's look was full of hate -I will kill you and have my rightful place as an Espada-
-Stop it!- Ichigo's voice almost came broken -I thought that you… that us…-
-Shut the fuck up, I said! You don't know how much I hate you! I rather die than stand by you!- then Grimmjow proceeded to release his zampakutô -Tritura PANTERA!-
-This can't be, did he just release his zampakutô? Is that a Bankai?- Renji thought while observing, he was surprised to see a so powerful hollow, he could even oppose a captain.
-Grimmjow please wait!- Ichigo tried in vain to calm his fracción, but it was pointless as he only got injured in the chest after Grimmjow attacked him with his claws.
-Ichigo!- Renji didn't know why he reacted worried, but he definitely would be in trouble if Ichigo lost the fight.
-What is it?- the blue haired taunted the boy -Won't you draw your zampakutô? It's true that you're strong, I know that better than anyone, thank you for all those trainings by the way, now I know perfectly your moves and how to counter them, also I know your weaknesses -Grimmjow smiled maliciously -You'll never dare attack me, right Ichi?- the arrancar attacked again and this time he kicked Ichigo so strong he was sent flying until he hit the ground -And you call yourself number one- Grimmjow then attacked with a cero and advanced toward the injured boy -It's a pity that Aizen ain't seeing any of this. There's no way I'll lose to someone like you-
-Grimmjow- Ichigo gave him a look.
Whatever that look meant to him it made him mad, he attacked him with his right claw intending to kill him.
However Renji managed to block such fierce attack, Ichigo saw him with a mix of sadness, surprise and confusion -Renji!-
-Don't Renji me!- the shinigami made the arrancar step back and then talked to Ichigo -What the hell are you thinking? Obviously this guy ain't gonna stop, so why don't you defend yourself!?- he side glared at the younger boy, to his surprise he saw a weak and scared boy, he somehow reminded him little Ichigo and then thought -That's true, this is the same kid I couldn't save back then- Renji bit his lip -Howl Zabimaru-
-Tsk, I don't even wanna know what are you helping him, I was going to kill you too anyway- and they started fighting.
-What is he doing?- Ichigo observed the fight -With that he won't be able to injure him, why doesn't he release his bankai?-
Grimmjow shoot several darts, Renji evaded them and attacked him with Zabimaru but the arrancar blocked it with his bare hand -Surprised?-
-Asshole!- then Renji attacked him with all his strength.
But the arrancar didn't block nor evaded and just stood there, Zabimaru hit his shoulder and left a superficial injure -Is that your best shinigami?- then he used sonido and attacked Renji sending him to the ground.
-Tsk!- Renji stood up and continued to attack.
Nevertheless this time Grimmjow cached Zabimaru and broke it with his own hands scattering it all around -You're done for- Grimmjow loaded a cero.
-Renji!- Ichigo stood up.
However the red headed smiled -No, you're done for. Higa Zekō!- and a multidirectional attack of Zabimaru hit the arrancar making a cloud of sand.
-Shit! How can he still fight? Why? He must know by now that he'll never defeat him. If this continues… Renji'll…- Ichigo thought.
-You're so fucked up shinigami- Grimmjow endured the pain and with an explosion of reiatsu retired all the fragments of Zabimaru from his body -As a way to show you my respect to have managed injure me, I'll show you my strongest technique- Grimmjow prepared to use Desgarrón -This'll be the last thing you'll see-
-Damn it!- Renji tried to create a barrier, but Ichigo recognized the attack and moved first.
-Damn… Kurosaki…- Ichigo had impaled Grimmjow with his zampakutô, the blue haired didn't see this coming and couldn't defend in time, he was still surprised holding the zampakutô.
-Forgive me Grimmjow, good bye- Grimmjow's eyes reflected anger and fear, but he couldn't say anything else as Ichigo finished him with his own technique -Luna menguante-
Renji didn't know exactly what happened but Grimmjow was dead, he neither understood what Ichigo had done, somehow released all of his reiatsu in one mortal blow, but it had been enough to affect him as well. As he lost consciousness he thought of how strong Ichigo was to defeat an opponent like Grimmjow just like that, and now he was alone with him.
