With surprising help from Kenpachi and his two most loyal subordinates, Ami and Sonya were able to rescue the others. All of them were heading to the execution grounds, but the execution was only moments away.

"We have to hurry." Ami said.

"Repeating what we all know is not going to make us get there faster." Daphne said as all of them were running as fast as they could.

"Quit all that complaining." Kenpachi said. "We all don't have that much further to go." All of them were nearing Sogyoku Hill. All of them kept going, but Daphne sensed something.

"Wait." Daphne said and got them all to stop. "We've got company." All of them were on high alert and could sense the spiritual pressure.

"Where do you think you're going, Kenpachi?" The two giving off the spiritual pressure came out from hiding and showed themselves. It was Rose and Izuru.

"Not now. A captain and a lieutenant?" Sonya said.

"Ha. It's just the mopes from Squad Three." Kenpachi said as he thought they weren't really a problem.

"I sensed some strong spiritual pressure near the holding cells and I find this. Kenpachi, what do you think you're doing helping out the ryoka?" Rose said.

"Buzz off. I do what I want." Kenpachi said. "You might want to move out of the way. That is of course you want to put a fight."

"Make no mistake. We are willing to fight." Izuru said. "We'll apprehend the ryoka and stop you." He was all set to fight, but Rose held out his arm to stop him from doing anything.

"Kenpachi, this is a serious situation you put yourself in." Rose said. "Of course, battling a beast such as yourself could become poetry in motion."

"You think I give a care about that fancy stuff you blab about?" Kenpachi said as he pulled out his sword. "If you want a fight, let's fight!" Kenpachi pulled out his sword and went right for the attack.

"Play, Kinshara!" Rose's zanpakuto turned to a whip-like weapon. He lashed at Kenpachi, but he deflected it and when he got close enough, he grabbed Rose by the face and pushed him into a wall.

"Captain!" Izuru called out and was about to attack to defend his captain, but Ikkaku and Yumichika got in his way.

"Come on, Izuru. You should know how we work." Yumichika said.

"You want to fight our captain, you'll have to get through us first." Ikkaku said and Izuru saw that he had no choice. The others were confused as to what they should do.

"Should we join in and help?" Lucas asked.

"I don't think I want to get caught in that animal cage." Ami said.

"Hey!" All of them looked to the buildings and they saw Ichika was able to find them. "This way. I'll get you to the execution grounds. There isn't much time."

"Who is she?" Sonya asked.

"Ichika!" Takarin said. "It's okay. She's on our side. Let's get out of here." No time to debate about it, the rest of them ran off and let Ichika lead them.

"Wait. That was Renji's kid. What's she doing?" Ikkaku said.

"Worry about yourself." Ikkaku said as he attacked him, but Izuru was able to stop the attack. That left the two squads free to fight it out.

…

Daigo

"That is my only request." Daigo said. Since his execution was about to take place, Shunsui asked if he had any last words and Daigo gave one last request.

"Very well." Shunsui said. "Once we capture all the ryoka, we will send them back to the World of the Living. You have my word."

"Do you really think Shunsui's really going to keep his word?" Kensei questioned.

"He isn't like the previous Head Captain." Shinji said. "If he gives his word, he's going to keep it. This way, Daigo's spirit will rest in peace."

"It is time." Shunsui said. Daigo understood and didn't try to resist. He walked on the stand and dropped down to his knees. "Execution on this sacred ground usually involves the powerful Sogyoku, but that was destroyed long ago. So we'll have to do it the old fashion way." Two soul reapers marched up to the stand and stood on Daigo's sides. The crossed their blades over his neck to end his life. "May your spirit find peace and let there not be any regrets." All of them watched as the two soul reapers held the two blades up.

'I have no regrets.' Daigo thought as these would be his final thoughts. 'I've lived a good life. I met great friends in Enru and Ashiru who I later considered brothers. I had Takarin take me in and he watched me like a father. Though I was not aware of it, I met great friends such as Hiro.' The blades came down and Daigo accepted what would come. "Farewell." He waited for the blades to come down, but he never felt that they did. He opened his eyes and saw all the captains and lieutenants were shocked.

"Sheesh, Daigo. You're letting this happen?" Daigo knew that voice and he thought it would be one he never hear again. Daigo turned his head and saw the blades were caught by a black blade and he saw his savior was none other than Hiro. "Hey. It's been a while."

"Hiro!? You're alive?!" Daigo said.

"You seemed surprise. You actually thought I would die?" Hiro said. Daigo was amazed that he was actually alive, but he soon became annoyed.

"You fool!" Daigo shouted and Hiro was actually caught off guard when Daigo said that. "What were you thinking? I didn't want you to come after me. I don't want you or anyone to risk their lives for me. I've accepted my fate."

"Hang on. Do you two mind?" Hiro said. He shoved his sword up and to move the other two out of the way. He gave one a powerful kick and the other he drove his elbow against the other one to knock them both off.

"Who is this guy?" Sui-feng asked.

"Shuhei, do you think this is the ryoka the other one talked about?" Kensei asked.

"I say so. His description matches the reports." Shuhei said.

"I can even get a good feel on his spiritual pressure." Shinji said as he was amazed at what Hiro was giving off. "Just who is this guy exactly?"

"Hiro!" Daigo said.

"You think I would just leave you here to die? You're telling me to go away?" Hiro said. "When have you known me to do what you say?" Daigo should have known better than to think Hiro would do what he said. In way, he was glad to see Hiro and glad to see he hasn't changed. Hiro cut the ropes that held Daigo's arms back and got free. "Daigo, you should know me better. I don't leave a friend behind and you're one of my friends." Daigo didn't even think Hiro considered him a friend.

"You really are an idiot. How are we even going to get away?" Daigo said.

"We run for it." Hiro said.

"What? You really are an idiot. Those are captains and lieutenants." Daigo said. "We never be able to escape."

"So? We'll just take them all down first. We're not alone, you know." Hiro said.

"What do you mean?" Daigo said.

"Hiro!" Hiro and Daigo looked over further part of the area. They saw Hiro's friends with Takarin and Ichika.

"Looks like we made it just in time." Lucas said.

"I'm impressed. You didn't mess this up." Daphne said.

"No way. Daphne?! Lucas?! Ami?! Sonya?! With Ichika and Takarin, they all came here to save me?" Daigo said.

"Yeah and Ashiru and Enru are out there fighting for you as well. Manana came here too." Hiro said as he grabbed a hold of Daigo. "Let's go. They all want to see you."

"Hold it." Sui-feng said as she was set to stop them. "You're not going anywhere." Hiro wasn't even listening to her for he and Daigo suddenly disappeared. Both of them suddenly reappeared in front their friends.

"No way! When did you learn to use the Flash Step?" Daigo said.

"I have my ways." Hiro said.

"Daigo, it's great to see you're not hurt." Sonya said as all of them seemed glad about it.

"You guys might want to take Daigo and get out of here." Hiro said as he turned around from all of them. "I doubt these guys are going to let us go so easily." All the captains and lieutenants were a little taken back by what they saw with Hiro.

"Sheesh. Just who is this guy?" Omaeda said.

"Don't just there you fool. Go and get them!" Sui-feng ordered. Kiyone waited for Isane's orders and allowed her.

"Genshiro, go ahead." Shunsui said and Genshiro agreed.

"Go, Momo." Shinji said.

"Yes, sir." Momo said.

"Shuhei and Mashiro, don't just stand here. Get the enemy!" Kensei said.

"Okay!" Mashiro said.

"Of course, sir." Shuhei said. The six lieutenants charged in at all of them to apprehend them. Renji was about to go and join them, but Byakuya had him stay back.

"Here they come." Daphne said as she and the others were going to get ready to fight.

"I've got this." Hiro said. He used the Flash Step again and intercepted the lieutenants. He placed his sword in the ground and was making sure they don't get through.

"Get out of the way!" Omaeda shouted.

"Make me." Hiro dared. All of them would do just that as they reached for their zanpakuto.

"Snap, Tobiume!" Momo said.

"Reap, Kazeshini!" Shuhei said.

"Crush him, Gegetsuburi!" Omaeda said. All of them were ready to attack, but Hiro acted faster as he slammed his fist against Omaeda and knocked him out so easily. No one could believe it. Shuhei tried attacking, Hiro dodged him and gave him an uppercut.

"Why you!" Genshiro went to attack, but Hiro socked him across the face. Mashiro was getting ready, but Hiro grabbed her and tossed her against Kiyone.

'It's impossible.' Momo thought. 'He's not using a zanpakuto, but he's taking them all down so easily.' Hiro attacked her as well as he thrusted his arm against her and knocked her down. All of them couldn't believe how easily Hiro beat those lieutenants. Hiro thought that was it until he heard someone pull out their sword and was going to attack him. Hiro reached for his zanpakuto and was able to block the attack.

"Nice try." Hiro said, but he was a little surprised to see it was Rukia who attacked him.

"Mom?" Ichika said.

"Captain!" Daigo said. What possessed Rukia to attack?

To Be Continued…