In an unknown time in an unknown place.

Standing in the middle of the massive room which was held by several massive pillars a round metal table that laid in middle, while a majestic chandelier hung from above. Was the lone sternritter from the hollow battlefield speaking to Sosuke Aizen over his cell before ending the conversation and placing the device on the table.

Then he flipped his hood over his head and took off his goggles to reveal himself.

He was an aged man who looked between the age of 40 to 50. With short light brown hair with a trimmed mustache, while wearing a pair of thin-rimmed glasses over his face. His uniform consisted of a white long trench coat left open. While wearing a brown vest and dark blue tie underneath, along with a black belt vested to his brown pants, and while sporting a pair of white dress shoes.

His name was Robert Accutrone. The sternritter who carrier the schrift of the N within Yhwach's holy army and right now he begins to send a message to the rest of the high command of the Holy Kingdom. As he then pressed a button in front of the table that held Quincy emblemed incrusted on it

As Robert pressed the button a holographic image replica of Tokyo city and several other locations of cities appeared above the table, while several other images in the shape of window screens appeared and circled in front of the pillars in the room. Each of them reveals the faces of the sternrriter command.

On the left side of the room showed the images of Bazz-B of the heat, who had red spiky messy hair, both of his ears pierce with twin silver studs while sporting a scowl. Cang Du of the Iron, who wore a pair of shades that covered his eyes while smoking a cigarette, and Äs Nödt the Fear, whose face was bare and stoic while a small cut could be seen on his up lip.

On the right side, there was Liltotto Lamperd the Glutton, who was sucking on a lollipop though instead of wearing a sternritter uniform she wore casual clothes consisting of a plain black-tie shirt and jeans. James Masculine the super-star, who had a chiseled muscled face and wore a domino mask over his blue eyes, while a strain of blonde hair curled on the top of his head and grinning with a heroic yet heartwarming smile, and NaNaNa Najahkoop the Underbelly whose hair was styled in corn rolls while having dark piercing gray eyes.

Then at the very front of the room and standing above all the sternritters, were Jugram Haschwalth the Balance. His hair was cut short while wearing a dark crimson cap over his shoulders. Gremmy Thoumeaux the Visionary, took the appearance of a young man who wore a white open button shirt that exposed his tone chest with black pants, and next to him stood Lille Barro whose white hair was shaven into a buzz-cut, while wearing a black trench coat version of his uniform with a white vest underneath.

'My fellow sternritters I have a great deal to discuss with all of you' Robert said with solemnness in his voice.

'During a hollow raid lead by the recently promoted 5th Espada Grimmjow and 10th Espada Grandfisher. Bambettia the Explosion was defeated in battle by the 5th and he was defeated in turn by Ichigo Kurosaki. While Grandfisher was slain by Keigo Aasno. Unfortunately, Basterbine herself was left in critical condition with her powers crippled ' Robert reported while Lille Barro rubbed his chin.

'So Bambettia of all people was defeated soundly by an Espada she once regular dealt with...does this has anything to do with the massive spikes of pressure we detected from the world of the living?' Lille Barro asked and Robert let out a breath and sighed.

'It does' Robert confirmed. As he then pulled up a video recording of Ichigo's fight with Grimmjow battling the Espada his Segunda Etapa and later on witnessed the explosive power of his Panther, unleashing a hundred-mile explosion and leaving behind the massive crater in its wake. Causing many of the sternritters to look at the scene of destruction in shock and terror, like Bazz-B, Chang Du, NaNaNa, and As Not, while others looked merely concerned like Jugram and Lille while few like Gremmy were impressed.

'So that is the new power the Arrancar have now?' The visionary said with awe and wonderment. 'Hmph, with that level of power he could level the entire Silberstadt itself within just a few minutes and he is just the Quinto among the Espada'

'Which means that one of their mid-tier fighters is more than any of the sternrriters we have aside from Schutzstaffel like you Gremmy ' Bazz said bitterly. 'We are completely outmatched by the enemy and they now know that. What are we going to do if the rest of those bastards get second release forms too? It's bad enough that Barragan is now sending his of Privaron Espada to overwhelm our foot soldiers and ritterlehrlings who just barely got out of the academy, but now we have to deal with this too!'

Bazz bee then wrapped his arms and closed his eyes in frustration. 'Even the directors from Xcution will properly not be enough to deal with them

'We should not lose hope yet dear Bazz-B!' James shouted with encouragement. 'Surely we can develop the means of countering this new power the enemy has before they overcome us? isn't that right As Nodt?

The black-haired man remains silent before answering the question.

'Within the development department involving BJ9 and Peridia there has been some progress in developing our holy forms to the next form of evolution...however it is undetermined how long it would take to finish that process and I doubt that our enemy will give us the time to prepare.

'As Nodt is right' Cang Du chimed in. 'Right now, the best course of action is to attack Barragan's base of Las Noches with everything we have instead of just waiting around. I mean don't already have the means to infiltrate the hollow barrier now?

Liltotto then gave the sternrriter of iron a soured look. 'And even if we did. Do you think that will accomplish anything?' she harshly criticized. 'As Bazz-B said Grimmijow the 5th Espada has power that completely outmatches all but our most powerful fighters with that second form of his and since we can assume that the people ranked above him would have the same power as well...we would be sending ourselves to the slaughter' she then wrapped both of her arms around herself. 'As much as hate to admit it. Our best option is to prepare ourselves to the best of our ability and pray that the enemy doesn't attack us just yet'

Najahkoop then growled at Litotto's argument. 'And what makes you think that the enemy would be civil enough to give us that?' he question harshly. 'Even now that old fossil could be planning to launch an invasion to wipe us and all of soul society. Before we even get the chance to defend ourselves!'

NaNaNa then narrowed their eyes and then looked up to Haschwalth. 'Unless you have a better idea grand headmaster?'

Jurgram at first stood silent as if deciding on whether or he should say anything or nothing at all. But then stood himself up and spoke his degree.

'We are all overlooking the most obvious answer to our problem and it is none other than the plan his majesty himself decided to save us all... As you all should be aware.

The rest of the sternritters then keep them quiet for a long moment as doubt and uncertainty creep through them.

'Hashwalth...' Robert began to say though he was speaking for everyone else within the room. 'We know...of his Majesty's plan and the great potential this Kurosaki Ichigo possesses but...I am sorry it is far too early to place that level of faith on him'

The grandmaster then remains silent his eyes almost lowering into a frown. 'And you would question his majesty's wishes?' he asked but Bazz-B just rolled his eyes in annoyance

'Look Hashwalf Yhwach may have the power to see into every future and can even miniplate it to an extent. But that doesn't apply to the rest of us. Sure, this Ichigo, may be willing to risk life to save his world and all that. But what makes you think he is willing to save our world. Considering we kidnapped him from his friends and family and expect him to fight in a war that he has no part in?'

As Nodt then lowered his eyes. 'We...didn't much of choice Bazz-B given the limits of technology and how we are already running out of options'

The Fire then narrowed eyes at As Nodt. '...that still doesn't change the fact that what I said is true' Bazz Bee responded. While the sternritter of fear remains silent.

'I believe that we should give the kid a chance' James heartfeltly. 'Yes, he may be a Kurosaki but that doesn't mean he is our Kurosaki, maybe instead of all the cloak and dagger, we keep doing to him and his friends we just tell him the truth and see how he reacts that way. Surly if sees how much of a dire state we are in. He would understand our plight and help us!'

Liltotto stared at James with an unreadable look. Biting down on her lollipop then crushed it completely to pieces with her mouth before tossing away the stick. 'It's not of a matter of understanding that is the problem...it is the matter of whenever it is guaranteed that he will want to help us or not regardless'

The rest of the room remain silent with even James being unable to answer...until a booming voice then filled the room.

'If you all have little doubt about my plan. Then perhaps you all should meet Kurosaki Ichigo himself?' the voice echoed throughout the room and every one of the sternritter eyes lit up in shock upon realizing where the voice came from and soon after another hologram image larger than any other appeared right up next to the chandelier. Though his face appeared obscured by the light of the figure's lamps.

'...Your majesty? Hashwalf spoke in a tone that held relevance.

'Regardless of your grievances with the Kurosaki of this world, the one the alternate is not the same as our own. His desire to protect goes far beyond what any of you could imagine and by his will alone will the ties of fate change in our favor. But only if we are willing to abandon our fears and move forward can our future is saved from destruction' Yhwach spoke with authority, strength, and assurance to the point that none of the sternritters dared object to him.

'Very well your Majesty in your plan, vision, and faith we give our trust' Robert proclaimed while bowing to the Quincy king's holographic image. 'So, the only question remains is...how will carry it on from here?'

Meanwhile back at Kakaura Town.

Ichigo laid himself in bed while staring out the ceiling. Having changed out of his Quincy uniform and into more of his casual clothing. With consisted of a white shirt with black sweat pants. With his alternate mother busy doing chores around the house and his alternate sisters, doing who knows what...and the same thing could apply to him.

Within only spending just one day in this different world and reality he was consistent, labored with revelation to the point he thought though the was going to suffer a heart attack and he hasn't even hit the prime in his youth!'

From the whiny Keigo being a badass soldier who could take down freaking Espada, the world of the living and the soul society being ruled over by the Quincy, while being besieged by hollow raids and the shinigami being reduced to medical caretakers and now punished by what their great noble families have done in the past. which is common knowledge to everyone one here...including what happened to his father.

All the while Ichigo himself had to keep up his cover as the black prince of the Quincy. Who was already used to this...and wasn't nearly as a good person that he assumed that he was despite...in a way being still like him.

It was simply too much for the hybrid to take any more and right now he just wanted to lay in bed go to sleep and prayed when he woke up all of this would just fade away into a dream...or at the very least give at least enough time to calm his nerves and decide what to do next.

However, things only became even more complicated when heard a knock on his door.

'Ichigo, can I come in?' Masaki asked from behind the door and Ichigo thought wanted some peace. Didn't want to turn her down regardless if she wasn't his actual mother or not.

'Come on in' The youth said quietly and soon the door opened and Masaki sat down next time on his bed.

'I have heard that you are feeling bum out by what happened to Bambettia yesterday. Is there something that you wanted to tell me?' She asked innocently, yet to Ichigo even calling it an underestimate wouldn't come close to much he wanted to tell. Yet he also knew that if ask even more questions it would just cause more suspension towards him to the people of this and he for the life of him couldn't do that to his mother. An alternate version of her or not.

Yet when Masaki placed her hand over his and looked at him with warm welcoming eyes...Ichigo for all of his inhibitions. Couldn't help but open himself up to her.

If only for a little bit.

'Mom...' Ichigo spoke. Not even sure if even meant or even should mean the worlds in his mouth.

'Was...dad and I good people?' Ichigo asked almost pleadingly and unsure if he wanted to even hear the answer. However, his mother did raise an eyebrow in confusion. She nonetheless smiled warmly at her son.

'Your father was always a good person Ichigo, sure he acted silly and he wasn't the most handsome of induvial. But he was also kind, caring about others, and was more than willing to place his life on the line to save others. Even when my family disproved of me marrying him due to him being a shinigami and me being a pure Quincy. He still decided to marry me and live a happy life together' Masaki reminisces longingly. While Ichigo couldn't help but smile.

'And... the whole thing about him being a descendent of the great noble families and the sin they committed in the past?' Ichigo question. Which made his mother snort dismissively

'Nothing more than bigotry nonsense, that many people these days are hooked upon. Even when it happens over a million years...' Masaki faced then lowered. 'Unfortunately...many of those same people would rather commit murder, violence to let such ancient history go, and sometimes they will sink as low blaming others for circumstances beyond their control or despite the goodwill they bring...' Masaki then went teary eye. 'You know that...and was still to go out of his way to protect those that needed it'

Ichigo could then tell right then and there that something horrible happens to his father when used his powers as a shinigami even when his alternate mother didn't directly speak it...but then that didn't matter for as long as knew he was still a good man regardless.

Which then left to his own more personal question.

'And...I'm I a good person...like my father?' Ichigo asked once again pleadingly and Masaki for once hesitant to speak.

'Well...In the beginning, you were...I would rather say you still are...but' She then lowered her head away from Ichigo. But then closed her eyes took a deep breath and then stared back at him. '...You weren't as good as your father.

Ichigo's heart felt like it dropped to lead upon hearing the harsh truth from his mother but she continued.

'Ever since the...incident with your father. You turn cold indifferent to the people around you even to those that wanted to buy your friend...but then after you meant Keigo, your group of friends grew'

Ichigo's eyes then let up as he then listens in more on the story of his alternate half.

'Tastkui, Seunua, Chad, Uryu, Orihime of them become dear friends to you' Masaski then laugh. '...and as his majesty Yhwach...he became a second father to you'

Ichigo then lit his eyes upon hearing that and then remembered his training with all the times with his Quincy half.

'Yhwach...He and I are pretty close huh?' Ichigo mused pleasantly and his mother nodded.

'Of course, after he did teach you everything you knew. On how to use your bow and arrows, helped you train with the Schrift he gave you and instill you a resolve to stand up and be strong for your ideals and ambitions' Masaki said cheerfully and Ichigo smiled.

'Yeah he did...' said with a warming voice and immediate his heavy felt at ease. 'Thank you...mom'

Masuki then paused and stared at her son for a bit and then smiled happily at him.

'Any time Ichigo, my big boy son and if it is any else, I want to say to you how you are now...you are looking more like your father than ever before' she said as she got up from Ichigo's bed.

'Well, I am glad that we have this talk but think it is getting late...unless there is anything more you want to talk about?' Masaki questioned and Ichigo for the slightest moment felt included to answer.

But recently kept his mouth shut.

'No... I think that is it' Ichigo said calmly yet dejectedly. However, his mother didn't...or chose not to notice the reluctance in his voice.

'Alright, I will see you tomorrow...Ichigo Kurosaki' and with that Masuki left her son's room and closed the door and when she did Ichigo laid himself down in bed to drown in his thoughts.

'It's amazing really...' Spoke in her head as he slowly began to drift into sleep.

'With everything so different in this reality, there are also so many things that remain the same in mind...and I don't know whenever I should be happy sad, or even confused' he thought as then remembered interactions with these versions of Keigo, Aizen, and his of his mother Masaki.

'But even so...even if I may never be able to return to my reality again...this one is still something that is just as worth protecting as my own' Ichigo then let out a deep breath. Hopefully, one day there will be no more lies, no more deceptions more covers, and no more betrayals and doubts. When the day comes when he can finally tell the truth to everyone...and pray and hope that they would still allow him to be treated as their friend and family even if he was not part of their world.

The young soul reaper finally allowed himself to rest and slumber.