Disclaimer: I have nothing to do with Bleach and Seirei Tsukai no Blade Dance.

A/N: The two Demon Lord Spirits, Adrammelech and Ultima are based from the Espers from Final Fantasy XII so will the rest of the Demon Lord Spirits that will make their appearances. Now on to the chapter.

Zanpakuto

In the Zanjutsu Training Hall, the students of the Advance Class were sitting with their sheathed swords on their laps. Restia and Est were sitting in the class wearing the academy uniforms as well and students glanced at the two contracted spirits and most were pleased to see them and some had plans to even talk to them. Some of the female students commented how cute Est was and some students commented how pretty Restia was. The Zanjutsu instructor, Honda stood in front of the students with his arms behind his back.

"All right students," Honda started, "Zanpakuto… it is the trademark weapon of a Shinigami. A Zanpakuto is unique as it is the reflection of the wielder's soul and the shape of their power. Today as students of the Advance Class, you will make attempts to make contact to the sentient of your Zanpakuto in your Inner World."

The students whispered to each other and most were anxious to get started. Kamito looked at his sheathed sword and had determination. Honda then had all the students have their swords unsheathed and placed them on their laps as they all concentrated and tried to make contact. Kamito and Velsaria sat next to each other and concentrated real hard. Velsaria opened her eyes and saw that she was surrounded by a field with a bright light blue sky. She then saw someone and it was a woman with long blonde hair that went down to her thighs and wore silver armor.

"You finally contacted me Velsaria," The woman said.

Meanwhile Kamito was back in the same place with the dark purple sky and dark red ground.

"Back here again," Kamito said, "I see… this is place is actually the Inner World… my Inner World."

"Hello again Kamito," The familiar voice said.

Kamito turned and saw the muscular man with the red overcoat.

"I see now," Kamito said as he folded his arms, "this is my Inner World and you… you're actually my Zanpakuto."

"You finally realized," The muscular man said and then he sighed, "it's annoying that it took you long to realize. If only you had called for me beforehand, you would've had little to no trouble dealing with that Demon Lord Spirit."

"Sorry about that," Kamito said and then he smiled, "but now I know and now I just need to say your name, right?"

"It's part of it," The muscular man said.

Meanwhile Jio was walking and looking around and then he stopped. He saw that his Inner World had brown ground that was cracked with golden lines with rocky formations, withered trees and a gray sky. Jio smirked as he was taking in the surroundings and then someone suddenly appeared before Jio and it was a demon that had dark gray skin and had dark purple horns, two on his forehead and two horns on his shoulders. The demon had wavy black hair and red eyes with black sclera. The demon only wore dark purple trousers with a white obi and wore red greaves.

"It's you," Jio said with grin, "my Zanpakuto spirit."

"Jio," The demon said.

The demon released a dark purple aura around himself and Jio looked on with excitement. Back in the Zanjutsu Training Hall, all of the students opened their eyes and found themselves in the same hall.

"All of you," Honda said, "It seems that most of you entered your Inner Worlds and made contact with beings that resides there. That is no doubt your Zanpakuto spirits. Work forth and continue to make contact with your Zanpakutos until you're able to learn the names of your Zanpakuto. Of course, that is only the first step. The second step is to continue training along with communicating with your Zanpakuto because just knowing the name is not enough, in fact it is never enough."

Students in the hall were taking what the instructor was telling them very seriously.

"Okay, that's all for today," The instructor said, "carry your swords with prides and remember that by being in unity and synchronization with your Zanpakuto, you will excel as Shinigami."

"Yes sir," The students said in unison.

"Good, I'll see you all next time," Honda said, "Dismiss."

The students got up and started exiting the Zanjutsu Training Hall. Kamito along with Restia, Est, and Velsaria were talking to each other and conversing about their experience.

"So that wasn't the first time for you Kamito?" Velsaria asked.

"Yeah, it was actually the day we would go to the Human World for our field training," Kamito said.

"I see," Velsaria said.

"I wonder if we'll be able to talk to the Zanpakuto spirit," Est said.

"Who knows," Restia said, "we don't know for sure."

"Oh, have either of you know their names yet?" Jio asked suddenly.

Velsaria and Kamito got instantly annoyed and they turned and faced Jio who had a smug expression. Est and Restia were annoyed as well seeing Jio.

"Don't tell me that you two haven't learned the names of your Zanpakuto yet," Jio said.

"And I suppose that you already have," Kamito said narrowing his eyes at Jio.

"Of course I have," Jio said proudly, "the only reason I have not unleased my own because my power is so great that by releasing it right now, it would actually destroy the hall and many of our classmates would get caught in the crossfire of my great power. Not that I actually give a damn but I don't want to deal with annoyance."

"Oh brother," Kamito said and then shrugged, "well whatever…"

Kamito turned around and was started to walk away with Est and Restia following him.

"Don't think you can just ignore me Ren Ashbell," Jio said.

"Stop calling me that," Kamito responded as he, Restia, and Est stopped.

"I can't help it," Jio said with a grin, "and if you want blame someone for it, blame the Dark Spirit for telling me."

Restia flinched and frowned in what Jio had just said.

"Don't think that you're the best around here," Jio continued, "you have been lucky so far but don't forget… I'm the one who beat you in the past. You were supposedly the strongest Blade Dancer and yet I was the one who defeated you and took your life. I am the true successor of the Demon King and I will prove that every step of the way. You are nothing compare to me. In fact, I'll continue to prove it when I make that Demon Lord Spirit submit to me."

"Adrammelech?" Kamito asked.

"That Demon Lord Spirit will regret disrespecting me and not just him," Jio looked at Restia and Est, "I'll make them submit to me as well."

"That is never going to happen," Restia responded, "nothing you do will ever get me to obey you."

"You will only suffer if you make an attempt towards me," Est said.

"Hmph, keep saying that but your attitudes will change," Jio said with confidence and then he turned to Velsaria, "and you, your contracted spirit will submit to me as well."

"That is never going to happen as for one I won't allow it," Velsaria said.

Jio then walked away with a grin and Kamito, Est, Restia, and Velsaria glaring at Jio. Later on, the classes were in their homeroom class listening to their lectures of their homeroom teachers.

District 40 of the North Rukongai, Minori

Sometime later, there was a break in the Shin'o Academy as there would be no classes for the rest of the day and Kamito, Restia, and Est had just arrived at the district and they looked around.

"It's good to be here again," Kamito said happily.

Kota walked by and was surprised when he spotted the trio.

"Well look who it is," Kota said.

"Hi Kota," Kamito greeted.

"We're here," Est said with a wave.

"Hello there," Restia said.

"Welcome back you three," Kota said with a smile, "how nice to see you three."

District 40 of West Rukongai, Takame

Velsaria arrived in the district and she looked around.

"It's good to be here," Velsaria said, "I should relax here for as much time as I have."

Velsaria looked and spotted someone and smiled and as she walked over. Kozue was walking carrying a basket.

"That's should do it," Kozue said.

"Kozue," Velsaria said.

Kozue stopped and looked and was surprised to see Velsaria who was smiling.

"Velsaria," Kozue said and then smiled, "welcome back."

Velsaria and Kozue walked together.

"So you came to visit," Kozue said.

"Yes I had some time," Velsaria said.

"I see," Kozue said as she glanced at the uniform she was wearing, "so that is your uniform for the academy."

"Yes," Velsaria said.

"How are things for you in the academy?" Kozue asked.

"I'm making it through," Velsaria said, "I've gained a lot."

"I see," Kozue said, "I'm happy for you."

"Thank you Kozue," Velsaria said, "and thank you for your support. You were supportive in my decision to do this."

"It's not a problem," Kozue said with a smile, "you're my friend and I support those I care about."

"Thank you," Velsaria said.

"I'm amazed that you would be back here," A male voice said.

Kozue and Velsaria stopped as they recognized the voice. They turned and it was Katsuie who frowned.

"Katsuie," Velsaria said.

"Well now look at you Velsaria," Katsuie said with bitterness, "in that academy uniform. So you have chosen to be a despicable Shinigami. How disgusting."

"Stop it Katsuie," Kozue said, "you have no right to criticize Velsaria."

Katsuie sighed, "You refuse to join us to fight against corruption but you have no problem joining the corruption and all because you let that old man talk you into it."

"That old man you're referring to was the one who smoothed things over on our behalf," Velsaria said, "we know that the Gensofuji were responsible for what happened."

"That doesn't mean anything," Katsuie insisted, "It's a damn shame thing that you willfully join the enemy."

"Katsuie," Velsaria said.

"I can't allow you to continue," Katsuie said.

"And what are you going to do about it?" Velsaria asked glaring at the tall man, "Are you going to try to kill me like you tried to do with Yoshikatsu Koda?"

Katsuie clenched his teeth and then he stepped back and sighed again.

"Katsuie," Kozue said as she stepped in front of Velsaria, "stop it right now."

Katsuie twitched his eyebrow and then he turned around and walked away.

"I'm sorry about this Kozue," Velsaria said sadly.

Kozue shook her head and turned to Velsaria.

"You did nothing wrong," Kozue said, "in fact, I myself am grateful to you. I would be lying if I said I had any faith in the Gotei 13 or in any of the Shinigami in general… but I have faith in you Velsaria and that is good enough for me."

"Thank you Kozue," Velsaria said happily.

"C'mon, let's get going," Kozue said, "we can stay in my house and we can have our talks."

"Yes of course," Velsaria replied happily.

District 40 of West Rukongai, Minori

Kamito, Est, Restia, and Kota were walking together and they arrived seeing Tatsu's home and saw Tatsu himself heading to his home.

"Tatsu, we have visitors," Kota called out.

Tatsu looked and was pleased to see Kamito, Est, and Restia.

"Well now, this is pleasant," Tatsu said with a smile, "welcome back you three."

"It's good to see you again Tatsu," Kamito said happily.

"So you have come to visit," Tatsu said.

They went into Tatsu's home and they all relaxed.

"So how are things going so far in the academy?" Tatsu asked.

"Everything is just as you said," Kamito said.

"Kamito is able to breeze though it so easily," Restia said proudly.

"You're exaggerating Restia," Kamito said, "I'm just doing what is expected of me."

"You can't deny that you have such talent," Restia said, "remember Kamito, you got highest entrance exam score and you're the top the class. Many people are talking about how talented you are. Hmm, if you think about it, it's not different from your time in the Instructional School although…"

"I rather not think about it," Kamito said.

"Yes of course," Restia said.

"It was crazy when we went on that field training," Est commented.

"Hmm, crazy?" Tatsu asked as he and Kota were confused.

"What do you mean Est?" Kota asked.

"Oh well…" Est spoke.

Est told Kota and Tatsu what had occurred during the field training and they were shocked.

"You and your class were attacked by a Demon Lord Spirit?" Tatsu spoke, "Wow, so one of them made their appearance."

"You're familiar with them, right?" Restia asked.

"I never faced one personally during my tenure but I am aware of them from the Captain-Commander himself," Tatsu said, "Still talk about a serious situation."

"And that Demon Lord Spirit tried to recruit you?" Kota asked.

"Yes, it seems that they wanted me to join their ranks," Kamito said.

"I see," Tatsu said.

"I will beat Adrammelech next time I face him," Kamito said and then he shook his head, "No, we will beat him," Kamito looked at Restia and Est, "right?"

"Yes," Restia said with a smile and nod.

"Of course and we will win," Est said.

"I'm rooting for you," Tatsu said with a smile.

"So am I," Kota said proudly.

"Thank you both," Kamito said feeling grateful.

The Next Day, Seireitei

The students of the Advance Class including Restia and Est were gathered in a large field. The students had their swords in their hands and were ready to contact their sentient beings and hoped to activate their Zanpakutos. The Zanjutsu instructor Honda was overseeing the students trying to activate their Zanpakutos. Restia and Est were looking around watching the students. It started when Jio grinned.

"Devastate," Jio said with confidence, "Oshokotsu!"

Jio activated his Zanpakuto and it changed to a form of long sword. Jio looked at his Zanpakuto with glee.

"Excellent Inzagi," Honda said.

"Obviously," Jio said as he proudly held his Oshokotsu.

"Motivate, Hagane Otome!" Velsaria said.

Velsaria activated her Zanpakuto which took the form of a two-handed broadsword.

"Slash," Kamito said suddenly, "Kageshinzo!"

Kamito activated his own Zanpakuto which his blade was straight with the pommel that was shaped as arrowhead. The other students were impressed in what they saw and Honda nodded with approval.

"Excellent Fahrengart and Kazehaya," Honda said.

Velsaria and Kamito turned to their Zanjutsu instructor and bowed.

"Thank you Sensei," Velsaria and Kamito said together.

Restia and Est rushed over to Kamito and looked at Kamito's Zanpakuto.

"So this is your own Zanpakuto Kamito," Est said.

"Yes and his name is Kageshinzo," Kamito said.

"Kageshinzo," Restia said.

Restia and Est move closer to look at Kageshinzo.

Kamito's Inner World

The muscular Zanpakuto spirit Kageshinzo folded his arms and sighed and then he shrugged.

"I suppose that I am going to have to… hmm, work with them," Kageshinzo said, "I guess it can't be helped since those two are just as much part of Kamito as I am."

Seireitei, Soul Society

Jio held his Zanpakuto Oshokotsu and looked at seeing Kamito talking to his two contracted spirits and holding his own Zanpakuto and just sneered at him.

"He is still trash," Jio said in his head.

The rest of the students of the Advance Class continued trying to activate their Zanpakutos and gradually the rest of the students started to activate their own Zanpakutos. Honda looked on and was impressed in what he was seeing. After some time, the students were giving Honda their undivided attention and Honda himself looked around and nodded.

"Congratulations on all of you for tapping in your own Zanpakutos," Honda said, "However, as you all are aware that just learning the names of your Zanpakutos is not enough. You have to continue to communicate with your Zanpakutos and learn from them. By doing so, you and your Zanpakuto can and will sync together and become stronger with each other."

"Yes sir," The students said in unison.

"Good and now with that, it's time for all of you to head back and remember to train yourselves with your Zanpakutos," Honda said.

"Thank you for today sir," The students said in unison as they bowed.

They started to head back and looked at their released Zanpakutos. They looked at the reflections of their souls and shapes of their own powers. Later on, as Kamito, Est, and Restia were walking through the hall of the academy, they suddenly saw someone who stood before them and it was Fianna.

"Fianna," Kamito said.

"Kamito, can we talk for a moment?" Fianna asked.

That's it for this chapter. Next chapter: The end of the first year for Kamito, Velsaria, and Jio and the beginning of the second year. Now a bit of details of the three Zanpakutos.

Kamito Kazehaya

Name: Kageshinzo (Shadow Heart)

Sealed Form: Katana with blue hilt, gold four-sided shuriken tsuba, gold pommel, with red sheath

Release Command: Slash

Released Form: The blade of the Zanpakuto changes to a straight tsurugi blade that is wider at the tip and narrow at the base and golden arrowhead shaped pommel

Velsaria Eva Fahrengart

Name: Hagane Otome (Steel Maiden)

Sealed Form: Katana with marigold hilt, bronze octagon tsuba, bronze pommel with a brown sheath

Release Command: Motivate

Released Form: Takes a form of a two-handed double edged broadsword with a groove in the middle leading to the guard with black cross hilt, a silver octagon guard, and a silver pommel

Jio Inzagi

Name: Oshokotsu (Corruption Bone)

Sealed Form: Katana with red hilt, bronze rhombus tsuba, bronze pommel with a black sheath

Release Command: Devastate

Released Form: Takes the form of a long sword that has a dark gray hilt with white spiral, gray W-shaped guard, red demon headed pommel, and a blade with purple edges