Chapter Two – Into the Lion's Den
Speaking – Old Man Zangetsu
Speaking – Hollow Zangetsu
Speaking – Kikoo
Speaking – Nejibana
Speaking – kori no ryu (Ice dragon or Kori for short)
Speaking – Kikoo (after aizens departure from SS)
Speaking – Kyoka Suigetsu (after Aizen's defeat)
Thoughts
"Yoruichi….." Ichigo said.
"Yes Ichigo." She replied.
"How Close are we to Bankai?" He asked.
"I'm not sure Ichigo being able to release Bankai is largely dependent on the individual and the zanpaktou they wield, but considering the level of your spiritual pressure I would say you're pretty close. But, I suggest you ask your zanpaktou about it they may be able to give you more information about it than I can." Yoruichi stated.
"King I like her she's not only smokin hot but intelligent as well." Hollow Zangetsu said.
"You think so to huh." Ichigo replied.
"Yep, I mean she told you exactly what you needed to know without mincing words, not to mention I may take over just so I can have some fun with her." The hollow said.
"Like hell you are!" Ichigo exclaimed.
"Calm down King. I was just pulling your leg, lighten up little jeez. Anyway back to the matter at hand, come to your inner world you the old man and I need to have a chat." Hollow Zangetsu said.
"Okay give me minute." Ichigo replied.
"Yoruichi…." He said.
"Yes Ichigo." She replied.
"Zangetsu says he needs to talk so I'll be in the corner okay." He said.
"Alright Ichigo but be careful Zangetsu isn't exactly the most easy going zanpaktou you've experienced that first hand." She lovingly warned him.
"I know I'll be careful." Ichigo said
As Ichigo sat down he began to meditate and instantly he felt a pull on his mind.
"Alright guys I'm here!" He shouted
"Old man the floor is yours." Hollow Zangetsu said. "Very well." The old man said.
"Ichigo do you remember you training with Kisuke?" Zangetsu asked.
"Yeah of course I do not that I haven't tried to forget it. what about it?" Ichigo replied.
"Well then this should be easy. Do you remember the last part of it were you had to release us? Ichigo nodded at this?" Zangetsu asked.
"What we told you then was….." Zangetsu said.
Flashback
"Ichigo what are you doing?" Zangetsu asked.
"What do you mean this bastard is swinging a sword at me if I don't run I'm gonna die!" Ichigo exclaimed.
"You shouldn't be running at all, if you had called upon me running wouldn't be needed. My name is z******u." The sword in his hand stated. "What's that old man I didn't catch it?" Ichigo asked.
"I see you still can not hear my name. I grow tired of straining my vocal cords just so you will finally hear my name. Stop running and face your enemy! The enemy is one and you are one there is nothing to fear, retreat and you will age, hesitate and you will die NOW WHAT IS MY NAME!" The sword exclaimed.
"Cut the Moon and rage across the heavens, ZANGETSU!" Ichigo shouted.
"Uruhara-san please dodge this I am unable to control it." Ichigo said. Just as the fabric on his right shoulder exploded Ichigo unleashed his attack.
"Oh shit!" Urahara said to himself. "Chikasumi no Tate". (Blood mist shield) he called out.
After Ichigo's attack was neutralized he was relieved. He looked over to Ichigo and saw that he was passed out. "Kurosaki-san you are a monster." Urahara said to himself.
Flashback End
"Ichigo do you remember what we told you after you finally released us?" Zangetsu asked.
"Yeah I do old man. You said that you weren't my true zanpaktou that Shiro here was, and that you were only acting like my true zanpaktou to prepare my body for my true power and potential because my body couldn't handle the strain otherwise." Ichigo replied. "Has something changed?" He asked.
"Yes Ichigo it has, your spiritual pressure has increased to the point were your body could handle not only your Bankai but your true zanpaktou as well, but you will not be getting either today." Zangetsu stated. "What! why not?" Ichigo asked
"Because you idiot neither the old man or I want the enemy to have prior knowledge of you or your abilities. I will go back inside the old man and you will get your Bankai in soul society and your true zanpaktou after this crisis has been taken care of. But when you do I must insist that you make the old man part of your true zanpaktou trust me he has some abilities that will come in handy in the future. When Rukia has been rescued talk to the people in charge and tell them that you will need three Asauchi's and before you ask an Asauchi is a nameless zanpaktou that is given to and used by each soul reaper as a template to create their own unique zanpaktou. They eat, sleep, and train with them and imprint their soul upon it and thus are able forge their own unique blade." The hollow stated.
"Okay, but why three, why not just one for you?" Ichigo asked.
"That's a good question." Zangetsu said. "You may come out now!" He exclaimed
"Ichigo these are you other two zanpaktou her name is Nejibana and her name is kori no ryu but she prefers "kori" for short." Zangetsu said
"Nejibana, Kori its a pleasure." Ichigo said.
"As it is for us as well Ichigo" Nejibana said. "Please don't mind kori she's a bit shy having only just met you but I'm sure she'll warm up to you." she stated.
"That's okay Nejibana when she's ready I'll be here." Ichigo said.
Just then Kori ran up and gave Ichigo a hug which he returned. "Nice to finally meet you Kori." he said.
She just looked at him and grinned.
"Ichigo Yoruichi is calling you we will finish this when you reach the soul society. But remember when you get there to completely suppress your energy and train with us through jinzen every free moment you have you still have a lot to learn about us and your powers got it." The hollow stated.
"Got it." Ichigo said.
"Ichigo, Ichigo, ICHIGO WAKE UP IDIOT!" Tatsuki screamed. As soon he woke they started walking to Kisuke's.
"Did you have a nice chat with Zangetsu?" Yoruichi asked
"Yeah I did. Tell me Yoruichi is it normal for a soul reaper to have more than one zanpaktou?" He asked.
"No...why do you ask?" She replied.
"Because I have three." He said.
"WHAT!" Yoruichi shouted in surprise.
"Yep, three zanpaktou and I met the other two while talking with zangetsu." Ichigo stated
"Really!" she said excitedly. "What are there names?" She asked.
About this time they got to Urahara's place and he asked the same question.
"Well" Ichigo said
"One is called Nejibana at this both Yoruichi and Kisuke looked at each other. And the other is called kori no ryu or "kori" for short." He said.
Kisuke gave a chuckle and said "Kurosaki-san you never cease to surprise me but I'm worried about the soul society's reaction when they find out you wield the zanpaktou of a long dead soul reaper."
"What do you mean Kisuke?" He asked
"Well Ichigo, Nejibana used to belong Kien Shiba Rukia's old Fuku-Taicho he was also head of the Shiba-clan at the time of his death. Rukia blames herself for his death because she was the one who had to kill him when he was possessed by a hollow. You could give Nejibana to one of the surviving members of the Shiba-clan it would be seen as a noble and meaningful gesture." Kisuke said
"I will consider it Kisuke, but only if that's what Nejibana wishes if she doesn't then she will stay with me." Ichigo replied
"Okay very well Kurosaki-san, I'm going to borrow Yoruichi-san for a minute." He replied Kisuke grabbed her in her cat and sped away.
"Kisuke you know that he is a Shiba by birth don't you?" Yoruichi asked.
"Of course I do Yoruichi-san but Kukaku and Ganju don't they might take offense and try to hurt him." Kisuke said
"I doubt that Kisuke." Yoruichi said
"Oh and what makes you so sure Yoruichi-san?" Kisuke asked
"Because I plan on having a private chat with both of them when we get there." She replied
"Alright Yoruichi-san have it your way, but make sure that they know they can't say a word to him until Isshin talks to him okay that is a talk that only Isshin has the right to give him being his father." Kisuke commanded
"Okay Kisuke consider it done." Yoruichi said. "I will try but I don't know if I can get them to keep there mouths shut." Yoruichi replied
"I know you will Yoruichi-san." He said
"Shall we getting this show on the road?" He asked
"Yes Kisuke I think we should." Yoruichi said
"Well everyone are you ready to go?" Kisuke asked
"Yeah we are hat n' clogs." Ichigo replied.
"Well then lets open the gate to the Soul Society." Kisuke said
"HOLD IT!" A loud scream echoed across uraharas training room.
Everyone turned to see Uryu standing there with chad.
"WHERE THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU'RE TAKING TATSUKI AND ORIHIME?! ORIHIME'S MINE!" Uryu exclaimed.
"With me of course why do you care?" Ichigo asked
"Well I'm not letting you take them anywhere." Uryu said
Just then in a burst of speed faster then Uryu could react he had three blades at his throat.
"You don't get a say in this Uryu they are going by choice not obligation you had better learn the difference between the two and your place." Ichigo said as a growl crept into his throat and his eyes started glowing blue.
Just then Orihime slapped Uryu across the face. "I DON'T BELONG TO ANYONE LEAST OF ALL YOU! IF I DO BELONG TO ANYONE ITS ICHIGO AND HE BELONGS TO ME AS MUCH AS I BELONG TO HIM, THE SAME COULD BE SAID OF TATSUKI AND YORUICHI AS WELL!" Orihime shouted
"But Orihime I thought." Ishida said
"You thought what." Orihime spat out venomously.
"You thought I liked you as anything more than a friend much less a lover give me a break." She said
"Why do think I left the lights on and the curtains open in Ichigo's bedroom the night Tatsuki and I had sex with him?" she asked
"You don't mean…" Uryu started to say but was cut off.
"That's right Uryu I knew you were outside the window down on the street watching everything that was happening. I wanted you to see everything so that you would get the point, that we may be friends but I love Ichigo." she said
"If you and Sado-kun wish to come with us you are more than welcome to do so we could use all the help we can get." she said. "However, make no mistake stick your nose in my business again and you won't need to wait for Ichigo or Tatsuki to kick your ass because I'll beat them to it UNDERSTAND!" she exclaimed
"Uryu look I know you've had a crush on me for a long time but I will never return anything more than friendship to you. I'm sure you'll find someone one day but it isn't me. I have the right to live my life how and with whom I choose and I won't let you or anyone else get in the way of that." She said as she walked away from Ishida and into the waiting arms of Ighigo.
"Well that was awkward." Kisuke said.
"Are we ready to go now?" he asked
He got an affirmative nod from everyone even Uryu.
"Well alright then." he said playfully
"Now listen up everyone." Kisuke said
"I can only keep the gate open four minutes so the minute it opens jump in everyone got it." He said
To this everyone nodded. "Wait Kisuke!" Ichigo exclaimed.
"Yes Kurosaki-san" He replied
"How will we know which way to go?" Ichigo asked
"Because I'm guiding you. There is only one way to go, the minute you jump in to the gate just keep running strait ahead until you come to the exit then you'll be in the soul society." Yoruichi piped up and answered with a playful wink.
"Alright everyone I'm opening the gate!" Kisuke shouted.
Just as he did everyone jumped in.
"Um Yoruichi." yes Orihime.
"Whats that coming up behind us?" she asked
"Shit! Its the cleaner run for it! If that thing catches us we won't make it to the soul society!" Yoruichi yelled
"Hurry the exit's just ahead!" she exclaimed
"We aren't going to make!" Uryu shouted
Just then Orihime put her hands on her head and shouted "Santen Keshun I reject!" just then three flowers came out and formed a shield that pushed everyone harmlessly out of the dangai. Although the landing wasn't exactly soft.
"Is everyone alright?" Orihme asked. "Well everyone seems alright" she said sheepishly
"Alright my ass!" Yoruichi shouted as she head butted Orihime.
"Owww! Yoruichi that hurt!" the poor girl said as she pouted
"Don't you listen to anyone Orihime! We are alright because it was the shield that touched the thrust if it had been one of the flowers you'd be dead right now!" Yoruichi shouted
Just then everyone looked up. "So this is the soul society?." Ichigo asked
"Yes Ichigo." Yoruichi answered
"Normally this place is for busier I wonder why no one's around." Yoruichi thought to herself
Then they got there answer. Off in the distance alarms were heard
"ALERT! ALERT! INTRUDERS IN THE SEIREITEI!" And it was repeated as they walked towards the entrance to the court of pure souls. The wall came down barring there entrance.
To be Continued…..
Okay that's were I'm going to leave this one I guess you could say I got the writing bug on this chapter because its twice as long as my last chapter. I will try to make my chapters longer but it just depends on how much I feel like typing. The next chapter is were the fighting begins. Don't worry Lemons will come just not for a few chapters but they are coming.
Don't forget to review and please as always be respectful, because flames of any kind will be ignored.
By the way if you have any ideas for names of zanpaktou's PM me I would love to hear from you I need names of zanpaktou for Tatsuki, Chad(sado – yes he will be a soul reaper) as well as Karin and yuzi.