New comradery and tender friendships between former enemys seem to fade as the hard earned peace continues. Ichigo tries his best to keep the prejudice and distrust of his various friends at bay, but there's only so much one man can do. It is then that he is shown the best and possibly only way to prevent a disastrous future. The solution comes as always at a high price. Neverthele

The Soul King lost his heart. Ichigo always had a knack of thinking outside the box.

Ichigo dies while doing his duty as self proclaimed Guardian of.. well, everyone. People are sad and angry. Hate-filled words are spoken. Some are blamed for his death. In this confusing time, a Tiger appears at Seireiteis gates. Startling many Shinigami passing through.

Ichigo is summoned by Grimmjow in order to take a look at some strange happenings in Huceo Mundo. Finding said quell of misfortune he intends to return to report to Urahara and inform the Shinigami about the possibility of a new enemy, but the Arranccar finds themselve unable to open up a garganta. Fastened in the world of hollows, Ichigo is smacked in the middle of yet another war