Captain Hitsuguya was in a difficult situation already against the arrancar, Lusamar. Also known as Espada Number Six because she was able to seal the spiritual energy in himself and in his zanpakuto. Without it, he can't fight at his full potential.

"So Captain, are you going to show me how you intend to fight me?" Lusamar said. Toshiro wasn't sure what he's going to do.

'This is not good. If I can't access any of my spiritual power, I don't have a chance of winning this fight.' Toshiro thought as he looked upon the marks on him and his sword. 'She said it was only temporary. I'll have to hold out until it goes away.'

"If you won't make a move, I will." Lusamar said. She held out her hand and powered up a purple Cero. Toshiro didn't had the speed to avoid and had to take it head on and it blew him back. He took a hard hit and could barely get back up. "This will be over quicker than I thought."

…..

Ichigo

Ichigo continued onward through the corridors of Las Noches, but he felt all of it happening. He felt his Dad against Valacant, Toshiro against Lusamar, and Chad against Julio. He hated that all of them were fighting a powerful foe, but there wasn't anything he could do.

"Damn it." Ichigo complained. "Dad, Chad, and Toshiro are fighting hard, but their opponent seems to be too strong." Ichigo was tempted to go out there and help them as he placed a foot backwards, but he resisted. "No. I have to keep going and find Orihime. Those guys would want me to do just that. Besides, all of us vow to make it out alive and those guys are going to honor those vows." Ichigo resisted his desire to go save his friends because he knew they would want him to do that and just kept moving.

…

Chad

Meanwhile, Chad was in the middle of his own battle against Espada Number Seven, Julio Madora. It wasn't looking good for Chad since his signature attack was easily blocked and Julio didn't even use his full power from the last time these two fought.

"Is there anything else you're going to try, Sado?" Julio asked.

"I'm just getting started." Chad said. He used his powers and appeared right above Julio. He was about to strike him, but Julio used Sonido and was able to avoid him as Chad's fist smashed the ground.

"This isn't going to end well for you." Julio said as he walked up to him. "You couldn't keep up with me from the last time we fought and I wasn't going all out. You also couldn't have gotten any stronger since then for it hasn't even been that long since then. It be better if you just give up the fight and run while you can."

"Not going to happen." Chad said.

"I've seen the footage of you fighting form the last time you were here." Julio said. "You were completely helpless under the power of Yammy and Nnoritora. Though my ranking is lower than theirs, my strength would be somewhere around there." He thrusted his sword forward, but Chad held up the shield of his arm and was able to block it, but it pierced right through. Julio held out his hand and was powering up a Cero.

"No you don't. Brazo Izquierda del Diablo." Chad said as he unleashed the full power in his left arm and tried to hit first. The result ended with an explosion.

…

Security Room

Another arrancar was in a security room. He was watching all three of the fights going on. This arrancar was male with blue hair and his uniform was the same as Alamin's. His mask was a head bend that had two horns that formed an angle to go point backwards.

"What are you watching?" He turned to the door and saw Alamin.

"The intruders. Nora was defeated, but that's to be expected of the weaker warriors. Three of the other intruders are in battle right now."

"I see. We might have lost one of our own, but her opponent has been greatly injured." Alamin said. "They won't make it out of here alive. What about Ichigo Kurosaki?"

"So far he has made no encounter. It doesn't look like he'll be heading to any of the palaces."

"What about the rest of the Espada. Where are they?" Alamin said.

"Hienstin remains in his palace. As does Wiseeve, but he's about to have an encounter of his own if someone keeps going the way they do. As for Diego and Deranti, I can't seem to find them."

"Those two are fools. Knowing them, Diego is going to settle a score and Deranti is looking for someone who will prove to be a real challenge. One day, his arrogance will be his down fall. I'm going to check on Orihime." Alamin said. "The death of her friends will aid us in our cause. Keep monitoring the intruders and informed me if anything changes for Ichigo Kurosaki."

"Very well."

…

Chad

Chad was able to avoid getting killed by that Cero, but only by a little. He was breathing hard and his right shoulder was bleeding.

"You got lucky. That last attack of yours deflected mine." Julio said and had a bruise on his right face. When Chad attacked, he was able to hit him in the face and that caused him to move his arm that held the Cero and only grazed against Chad's shoulder.

'I did get lucky, but I'm going to need more power than that.' Chad thought. He stopped for a second when he sensed what was happening outside. 'Captain Hitsuguya and Mr. Kurosaki are in trouble. Both of them are facing powerful opponents.'

"You can feel it too." Julio said. "Two of your comrades are facing two of my comrades. One is ranked lower than me, but the other is ranked higher than I am. All three of our strengths are around the same."

"Perhaps, but don't underestimate us." Chad said. "Those who are fighting them are at the level of a captain from the Soul Society. They're actually stronger than I am."

"You're right about that, but it doesn't change anything. All your friends are going to end up dead eventually." Julio said.

"That's what you think. We've beaten your kind before and we will again." Chad said and went on the attack. He kept swinging both of his fists, but Julio was able to avoid each of his attacks. Julio grabbed on Chad's right fist and thrusted his power forward and sent Chad flying back. Julio disappeared and reappeared right next to him and slammed his foot on Chad's injured shoulder, but Chad refused to scream.

"I wonder what drives you." Julio said. "What makes you want to keep fighting? I don't understand you humans to keep fighting of refusing to give up when the outcome is obvious." Chad used his strength and shoved Julio off and get back up.

"I'm doing this to rescue Orihime." Chad said. "She's a good friend of mine. Even if she wasn't, Ichigo wants to save her and that's more than enough reason for me. Sometimes you need to know when you're beaten or when to give up, but that isn't one of those times."

"Really?" Julio said.

"That's right. I can't give up because my friends need my help." Chad said.

"You can't even help yourself." Julio said. "I'm tired of playing these games. It is time that I end your life." He raised his sword and tapped it against his horns. "Run in head first, Cargador (charger)." He thrusted his sword forward and was covered in yellow spirit energy and it blew. The smoke began to clear and Chad saw Julio's new form. He had the head of a triceratops over his head with the spine running down his back and has a tail. He also had armor around his arms.

"So this is what your sword release looks like." Chad said.

"It's called resurreccion." Julio said. "When I am in this form, I become a force that can't be stopped. Let me show you." Julio took a position that showed he was about to run. He took off and started charging. Chad held up his arms to try and block him. Julio rammed him with his head and Chad felt like he got hit by a bulldozer. Chad was being pushed back.

'I can't stop him. He has too much power.' Chad thought. Julio kept running and pushing Chad back until they crashed right into the wall. Julio has his own driven charge and it's going to run Chad over.

To Be Continued…