Okay. There are two things I'm going to explain. The first, I have skipped five years into the future. I did this for two reasons. One, It would take too long for me to explain the training that they went through. and Two, It is way too difficult for me to make training scenes. Also, people have been wondering where Ichigo got the Raisen Goutenga. I was going to explain through flashbacks, but I'll just tell you guys now. It is an alternitive to the new Hollow form Ichigo gets during his fight with Ulquiorra. When Ichigo is stabbed in the chest, he enters his inner world and Zangetsu teaches him this new technique. Which uses so much spiritual energy, Ichigo can only use it a handful of times. Now here is the next chapter.

Chapter 9: Five Years Later

Ichigo stood bare chested with Zangetsu stuck in the ground besides Senbonzakura. He had changed drastically during his training with Byakuya. He had grown since he became a full Shinigami. He stood 6'3 and was more muscular because of his intense training. His hair had grown so long, he could sit on it. Ichigo turned around and blocked an oncoming attack from Byakuya. Ichigo and Byakuya grabbed their zanpakutos and began to rapidly slash one another while parrying the other's attacks. Both of the then vanished into thin air, then reappeared floating twenty feet above the ground, slashing and parrying each other's attacks in lightning speed. Then Ichigo vanished again. He appeared fifty feet above Byakuya, with Zangetsu sheathed. Ichigo released a dropkick on Byakuya that knocked him towards the ground. Byakuya began to unleash a barrage of punches, which Ichigo blocked without any effort.

Byakuya jumped back and said," Scatter" Then his sword broke into millions of little pieces. Each of these pieces came dashing towards Ichigo.

Ichigo then took a big breath and said," Raikoho!" Then a massive wave of yellow spiritual energy shot out of Ichigo's hand and was able to mildly dissipate the attack. For a moment, Ichigo felt relived that the attack was canceled. Then he looked up and saw that the attack wasn't canceled, only redirected. Ichigo then became engulfed in the bright-pink spirit energy. Byakuya looked as his appearance was defeated by his Shikai. Then as the smoke cleared, Ichigo was able to use Danku, the 81st bakudo and very high level kido to protect himself from the attack. Then Ichigo canceled the kido and flash-stepped towards Byakuya and stopped his blade only centimeters away from his neck.

Ichigo smiled and said," That was a good workout." Then Ichigo sheathed Zangetsu and said," Next time, I won't go easy on you sensei."

Byakuya laughed and said," You should be grateful that I didn't use Bankai."

Ichigo smiled and said," You should be grateful that I didn't use mine either." Both of the started to laugh. Both of them realized that Ichigo's training had finally ended.

Ishida was pacing back and forth waiting for Masemune to bring them their zanpakutos. After five years of training at the Academy, the three of them had all changed. Ishida grew about three inches taller and became highly skilled in kido. Orihime also changed. She was about 5'5 and was able to grow into her developed body. At the Academy, she was average in all forms of Shinigami arts. Thou she was slightly better in kido then the others. Chad became a mammoth. He was about seven feet tall. He still remained the strong silent person that he was during his training. He excelled in hand-to-hand combat and zanjutsu.

Ishida stopped pacing for a moment and said," Do any of you guys feel that?"

Orihime looked at Ishida and said," Yes. It's strange. It's really powerful. It's almost like," Before she could finish her sentence, an orange haired Shinigami wearing a black kimono and strapped to his back was a giant cleaver-like sword.

Ishida's eyes widened and said," Ichigo?! My god is that you?!"

Ichigo smiled and said," Yes Uryu it's me. But look at you. You actually look like a Shinigami."

Ishida glared at the orange-haired young man and said," Don't push it. "

Chad walked up to Ichigo and put his massive hand on his shoulder and said," You've become stronger Ichigo. We've all felt it." Ichigo turned around and shook the larger man's hand.

Orihime ran up to Ichigo and gave him a big hug and said," It's so great to see you again Kurosaki-kun. What have you been doing all this time?"

Ichigo said," I'll tell you guys later but first, Orihime, you're crushing me." Orihime quickly let go and blushed.

Then Masamune walked out of the room with three weapons in his hands and said," Sorry to keep you guys waiting. I had a bat stuck in the cave if you know what I mean." Then Masemune laughed as he gave the three of them their zanpakutos. The first one he gave to Orihime, an elegant raiper with a rose handguard. Then Ishida, two small and thin katanas that possibly are able to connect. And Chad, a wakizashi with the picture of a bull on the blade. The three of them bowed in respect to the zanpakuto forger and left the tiny hut. The four Shinigami then decided to go to the local bar, to tell of the training they went through.

Sorry that this Chapter is short. I just have a lot of things on my mind. So until next time, please review.