Chapter 10

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Toushiro sat there for what seems like hours. 'Well best to get going.' He folded his letter up. Before he could leave Kon showed up. "Where you going?"

"I'm leaving." he firmly stated. "How long would you be gone for?" Toushiro walk past him, heading towards the window. "Most likely for a very long time."

"What?! Does Ichigo know?"

"He try to stop me if he knew." He smile softly. "You can't go! Please! Ichigo would be angry and sad." Toushiro took a deep breath. "It's better this way. He definitely be hurt if he follow me."

'Somehow you guys worm your way throw my icy heart.'

"I must leave now or you both be in danger."

"What! I don't understand! Ahh! Ichigo! Ichi-" Toushiro quickly cover his mouth. He quickly knock the lion out and stuff him under the bed. He move to the window and jump out. As fast as he could he headed to a nearby park. He slow down knowing he be pick up soon. "Well, well look what we have here." A gruff voice said. Toushiro turn with an emotionless face. "Renji Abarai what a surprise. Why are you here?"

"You know why."

Toushiro smirk. "Of course i know, but surprise it's only you."

"Rukia was telling the truth...You did lose your powers." Renji said laughing a little. Toushiro nearrow his eyes. "It's been some time since I last see Rukia. How do you know i didn't regain my powers since than." Renji look to the side. "Well for one you would have notice him." Renji said. With wide eyes Toushiro turn to none other than Byakuya Kuchiki. Byakuya look at him in pure disappointment. "I expected better from you. As person of your rank." Toushiro kept a calm face. "I admit I made a mistake."

"Mistake, that's one why to put it. Now on to business. Where's the human that stole your powers." Renji butt in. "If you must know I got rid of the human."

"You're lying."

"Possibly."

"Tell us." Toushiro said nothing. "Renji." Byakuya called. "If he refuse to answer, then beat the answer out of him." Renji laugh. "Yes, Sir." Renji rush forward pulling his word out swinging it. Toushiro quickly dodge. "Be glad it's us here and not the execution squad. Hurry up and tell us where he human is."

'My fate is sealed. But, I can save Ichigo from my mistake.' Toushiro thought. "When I find that human, I will kill them right in front of you."

"If you can find them, that is."

"Stop protecting them." Renji stalk closer. He strick at him. Toushiro jump out of the way. He continue to dodge the incoming attacks. Renji got a luck shot by cutting Toushiro upper leg. Renji smile. It was the first time he one up Toushiro. Before Renji could continue someone interrupted them.

With Ichigo

Ichigo lay on his bed waiting for Toushiro to show up. 'Where is he?' he thought. A suffal under the bed was heard and Kon came crawling out. "Ichigo!"

"Huh? Kon?"

"Ichigo! It's Toushiro! He's gone."

"What do you mean?" Kon explain. Toushiro plan to leave and him getting knockout. Kon give Ichigo a letter. Ichigo quickly he read it.

Ichigo, I know this is sudden but I must leave. I did something wrong and I must atone for my crimes. Please don't come after me. Please keep a low profile. Goodbye Ichigo and thank you for everything. The days I spent with you have been…

Ichigo stare at the letter for what seems like hours. "Kon."

"Yes."

"Come here. I have to find Shiro fast." Kon started to protest.

Back with Toushiro

The young Captain stood over the injured Quince. 'Something different about Renji. He's gotten stronger since the last time I seen him. With my leg and power level, I don't stand a chance against him.'

"Let's finish this off shall we? Remember this as you depart this world. Renji Abarai is the name of the man who killed you." he said to the quince. Toushiro move between them staring at Renji, challenging him. Renji brought the word down. But, someone block the attack and push Renji back. "Who in hell's name are you?" Renji yelled jump back. The strawberry hair teen smirk. "The name is Ichigo Kurosaki. I'm the one who's gonna beat your ass!"

'Damit Ichigo.' Toushiro curse. Renji stare for a second. "Ah.. I get it now! You're the human that stole Ichimaru power." Ichigo calmly respond. "So what if I am?" Renji jump and scream. "YOU'RE DEAD!" Renji and Ichigo continue to attack. Yelling and insulting each other. Ichigo never been more grateful for the lesson from Toushiro. But, Renji definitely had more experience than Ichigo. Renji stash Ichigo shoulder. "It's over. You die...and Ichimaru gets his powers back." Renji said smirking down at the human. "And Toushiro Ichimaru will be executed at Soul Society."

Shock cover Ichigo's face, he quickly turn towards the white hair boy. Toushiro kept his face neutral. But, Ichigo can see in those jew like eyes he was conflicted. "You're pretty stupid. He came out by himself so you be safe. You should've just stayed at home. A hasty shinigami like you can't even put one scratch on an experience shinigami like me. "As he talk Ichigo move and brought his sword down cutting Renji chest.

"Oops...sorry! You were in the middle of talking so happily. There was a pause and my hand just slipped...Did I interrupt your speech?" Ichigo said grinding. "Sorry...Please continue talking. You were saying something about 'one scratch'?"

"Your bastard!" A new cut in before Renji could continue. "You were too careless Renji." Renji turn toward his Captain. "Captain Kuchiki! What are you talking about? This is nothing to guy like this-"

"That kid who says he's Kurosaki Ichigo. I knew he look familiar...33 hours ago using our forces, we were able to see the image. He sent Menos grande to the void due to the scar he gave him." Renji was shock for a second before bursting out laughing. Renji refuse to believe Ichigo give a Menos Grade a scar. "Hey! What's the name of your Zanpakuto?!" Renji yelled. Ichigo was surprised by the question. "I don't know yet." Ichigo said.

"Figures. You don't know how to ask for your own sword name! To think he came to fight as my equal!" Renji scoff. "Come back after you train for 2,000 more years! ROAR ZABIMARU!" Renji laugh at Ichigo tried to block. "This is the end, Rookie! You will lose to me, ABARAI RENJI!" Ichigo fell to his knees as Renji smirk. "Sorry, Rookie. This is due to the difference in our strengths. I don't have a personal grudge against you, but you're not fit for the this world." Renji raised his Zanpakuto.

Before he knew what he was doing the small captain rush forward. He tackled the taller redhead to the ground pinning him down. "Ichigo leave right now!" Toushiro yelled struggling to keep the taller male down. Ichigo grab his sword handle. 'Please Ichigo. Leave. Please.' Toushiro pleaded in his mind. Ichigo stood up the three shinigami and quince watch the strawberry. His spiritual level started to increase.

Seeing Toushiro was distracted Renji shove him off and got ready to defend himself. Ichigo rush forward slashing Renji shoulder. Ichigo rush again throwing Renji back. Ichigo started to taunt Renji. Renji started to feel the effect of Ichigo spiritual power and had trouble moving.

"I'm going to be the winner! This is the END!" Yelled Ichigo.

"NO WHAT!" Toushiro scream.