Disclaimer: I do not own bleach
Warning: This is a brutal story with a lot of deaths and gross scenes. This story is rated T but could be rated M very soon
Notice #1: Ichigo's appearance has changed due to the events in the last two chapters. The top of Ichigo's hair is now black instead of orange. Also due to the events in the last two chapters, Ichigo is very anger and his temper is very uncontrollable in this chapter. Remember Ichigo's sister died at the end of last chapter.
Notice #2: When I say Aizen, it still refers to Sosuke Aizen. Even though Palu's last name is technically Aizen, he is only going to be referred to as "Palu."
Notice #3: While none of the Visored are captains in this story, they have all been allowed to work in the Soul Society Again.
Notice #4: Remember that all characters that have been resurrected now have to abilities to fire a cero.
Opening Theme: Chu-Bura by Kelun
Location: Karakura Town
Current Date: Twenty First Day of Summer
Ichigo, with tears running down his face, cradled his dead sister in his arms and said in a quiet but sad tone, "I'm sorry Yuzu."
Chapter 53: After A Kurosaki Has Died
After cradling Yuzu in his arms for two minutes, Ichigo stood up and wiped the tears off his face.
Ichigo turned to face Orihime and said in an angry tone, "Why didn't you try to heal her Orihime?"
Orihime, who had tears running down her eyes stared at Ichigo.
Ichigo then said in furious tone, "When you saw her wounded, WHY DID YOU JUST STAND THERE."
Orihime began to cry and said, "I'm sorry Ichigo. I panicked."
Orihime ran over to Ichigo and Ichigo carefully placed Yuzu on the ground.
Orihime wiped away her tears and said, "Maybe there still is a chance that I could bring Yuzu back to life."
Orihime activated her Sōten Kisshun technique and a barrier appeared around Yuzu's body.
Suddenly, the wound on Yuzu's stomach began to heal. A look of shock appeared on Ichigo's face and a faint smile appeared on Orihime's face.
That was when the wound on Yuzu's chest burst open and blood splattered all over Ichigo.
Orihime screamed and Ichigo yelled, "YUZU."
The wound on Yuzu's chest now covered everything in between her neck and stomach.
Orihime reactivated Sōten Kisshun but the healing technique had no effect on the wound. More tears flew out of Ichigo's eyes as he that there was no chance that Orihime was going to be able to bring Yuzu back to life.
Orihime then asked in a panicked tone, "How this possible? Who did this?"
Ichigo was too distracted to answer and instead picked Yuzu and held her dead body in his arms.
Ichigo said to the dead Yuzu, "I'm sorry Yuzu; that I wasn't here in time to protect you."
Ichigo then fell on his knees and started to rain tears. "WHYYY. WHYY DID HAPPEN TO HER. YUZU. YUZU. AHHHHHHHH."
After crying on his knees with Yuzu in his arms for twenty minutes (If this was a real bleach episode he would be on his knees crying for thirty seconds), Orihime said,
"Ichigo, we have to get out of here. We could be attacked."
With an angry look in his eyes Ichigo said, "Let's go find Uryu and make sure he is o.k. Then we are going back to the Soul Society and freeing my captain from the whole Yamamoto put him in."
Five minutes later Orihime, Chad, and Ichigo, who was still holding Yuzu's dead body in his arms, arrived at what was Ichigo's house. Uryu stood in what used to be the living room with an unconscious Isshin Kurosaki and an unconscious Karin Kurosaki.
Uryu, who had a relieved look on his face, said to Orihime who was walking in front Ichigo, "I had to render Karin and Isshin unconscious; they had been cut by Tsukishma's sword and had fallen under his control."
With a painful look on her face, Orihime silently stepped out of the way and Uryu saw Ichigo holding Yuzu's dead body.
The look on Uryu's face went from relieved to shocked and saddened. Uryu asked silently,
"Ichigo is she-"
Just by looking at Ichigo's eyes, Uryu did not have to finish asking his question since he now knew the answer.
Uryu said to Ichigo, "Kurosaki, I am sorry."
Ichigo said in an angry tone, "Don't be sorry. It's time to go to Soul Society."
Orihime then said, "Ichigo. It is time to let go of Yuzu's body."
Ichigo nodded with a sad look on his face and carefully placed Yuzu down.
Ichigo shed a single tear as he said, "Goodbye Yuzu."
Location: Soul Society (First Division Headquarters)
Time: One Hour Later
Every Seated officer in the Gotei Thirteen with the exception of Urahara and Hisagi stood outside, near the steps of the First Division headquarters as the Head Captain discussed the events going on.
The Head Captain said to everyone, "As many of you know, Captain Urahara, Captain Hisagi, and former Captain Ichimaru were arrested last night for conspiracy against peace. Lieutenant Kurosaki was supposed to be arrested and is currently on the run and is presumably located in the World of the Living. After consulting with Captain Sui Feng and Captain Shihōin, I have made the decision that the three prisoners will be released as early as tonight as long as they agree to not travel to Hueco Mundo without permission from their superiors."
Looks of relief appeared on some of the captains and lieutenants, especially Renji and Izuru.
Ukitake then asked the Head Captain, "What about lieutenant Kurosaki and his friends?"
The Head Captain then said, "When Ichigo and his friends are located they will not be arrested as long as they agree to no go to Hueco Mundo without our permission."
Kyoraku then asked, "So what are we supposed to do next?"
Yamamoto said, "I will send some soldiers over to the World of the Living to find Ichigo. Then we could start preparing for the war with Aizen that is scheduled to take place in approximately five months."
Kenpachi then said to Yamamoto, "You may want to change those plans old man." A large grin then formed on Kenpachi's face as he turned to his right.
About a hundred feet right, were Ichigo, Orihime, Chad, and Uryu, who walked straight towards the crowd of seated officers.
Ichigo pulled out his sword and said, "If anyone try's to arrest me or my friends, they will be killed."
Yamamoto said to Ichigo, "Lieutenant Kurosaki, control yourself. I will not have you arrested as long as you agree to not go to Hueco Mundo without my permission."
Ichigo said in an angry tone, "That may be a problem."
Yamamoto then asked, "And why is that lieutenant?"
Ichigo then said, "BECAUSE OF US NOT GOING TO HUECO MUNDO LAST NIGHT, MY SISTER IS DEAD."
One by one, the looks on the faces of every captain and lieutenant changed to a shocked, confused, and puzzled look.
Yoruichi then said, "Ichigo, what?"
Renji then asked, "Ichigo did you just say you sister is dead?"
Yoruichi then said, "Oh my God. Ichigo what happened after you left the Soul Society."
Ichigo, fighting to hold off tears, said in a harsh tone, "The Espadas. Aizen sent at least four of them to Karakura Town."
Many people in the crowd gasped and Komamura said to himself, "Did he just say-"
Izuru then said to himself, "There were Espadas in Karakura town."
Ichigo continued and said, "When I went into my house, Ginjo and Tsukishma were waiting for me. Ginjo had killed Ikumi Unagiya and Tsukishima had taken control of Karin. Yuzu had been kidnapped by Kageroza. My father was eventually cut by Tsukishma as well."
Toshiro's eyes widened when he heard this and he said to himself, "Kageroza was in Karakura Town?"
Ichigo said, "I searched all over town for Yuzu, but by the time found her, it was too late."
Everyone listened intently as Ichigo said his sentence.
Ichigo said, "Yuzu was killed by Kageroza Inaba and the man that killed Nanao Ise."
Every seated officer that was present gasped and began to raise their voices, knowing that the man that killed Nanao had killed another innocent person. They also knew that Aizen had made his next move." (If this was a bleach episode this is where the episode would cut to commercials before continuing)
Location: Soul Society (First Division Headquarters)
Time: No Time Has Elapsed Over the Commercial Break
Ichigo said, "My sister was killed by Kageroza Inaba and the man that killed Nanao."
Every seated officer that was present gasped and began to raise their voices.
Yoruichi said, "I'm so sorry Ichigo. If I knew that this would have happened, I would have never had you go back to the World of the Living. None of this would have ever happened."
Ichigo then said, "No. Even if I had stayed in the Soul Society, Aizen would have had my sister killed just to provoke me."
Yamamoto then said, "I am sorry for your loss Ichigo, but I need to know. Are you going to run off to Hueco Mundo without my permission?"
Ichigo then said, "That depends, do you care about the fact that Rukia Kuchiki and Momo Hinamori will killed if some of us don't go to Hueco Mundo soon."
Yamamoto replied by saying, "With all honesty Ichigo, I am expecting several casualties from this war. I would rather allow those two to die then sacrifice two captains and several other soldiers."
Ichigo then said, "Then my answer is 'yes.' If it means saving my friends, I will go to Hueco Mundo without your permission Head Captain." Ichigo paused before saying, "I have a question for you Head Captain, are you going to have me arrested now?"
The Head Captain answered by saying, "No. I have something else planned in mind"
The Head Captain then dismissed everyone.
Location: Soul Society (Division Twelve Headquarters)
Time: Seven Hours Later
Urahara and Hisagi stood in front of the Squad Twelve barracks and talked. Ichigo Kurosaki realized that they have been released from detainment and walked up to them.
Ichigo said in a serious tone, "I'm glad that they released you two. The Head Captain is really serious about keeping us out of Hueco Mundo,"
Urahara then said, "Ichigo, we heard about what happened to Yuzu. I am terribly sorry."
Hisagi then said, "I am sorry too. Aizen has really crossed the line."
Ichigo then said to Hisagi, "Captain Hisagi, I believe that Aizen is going to have one of his captives killed soon. We need to go to Hueco Mundo and save Rukia and Momo."
Hisagi then said, "I know. But that is no longer the only reason why I want to go to Hueco Mundo."
Ichigo then said, "What?"
Urahara then said to Ichigo, "Yamamoto knows that we are still planning on going to Hueco Mundo without his permission, so he is going to take action. I don't know how soon it will be, but you, Yoruichi, Captain Hisagi, and I are going to be removed from our positions as Captains and Lieutenants."
A stunned look appeared on Ichigo's face and Ichigo said, "You can't be serious."
Hisagi then said to Ichigo, "He has never been more serious in his life I'm afraid. Many Captains and Lieutenants are opposed to this, but Yamamoto doesn't care. He is afraid that other Captains and Lieutenants will come with us to Hueco Mundo and we will be leading them to their death bed. "
Urahara then said to Ichigo, "Yamamoto has the right idea, but when he takes this action and revokes our positions as Captains and Lieutenants, Captain Kyoraku, Captain Ukitake, and Captain Kenpachi will act on their promise to rebel."
Hisagi then said to Urahara and Ichigo, "The Soul Society has a civil war on its hands."
TO BE CONTINUED
Ending Theme: Tsumasaki by OreSkaBand (New Ending Theme)
I will release the next chapter in three days. I intend to make chapter 58 the Season finale. I hope you all enjoyed reading this chapter. Thank you.
