Chapter 1

The Night of Hell

Fire enveloped the sky with all its calm radiance, illuminating the approaching dawn. A gentle breeze soothed the air, paving the way for

a tranquil summer morning in all its essence. Soul society remained inactive as usual, only harboring a glimpse of fear as the Emperor of Rukongai left on his usual morning stroll. The calmness was shrouded by the rule of the tyranny that had taken power only ten years previously. On that

day there was complete massacre. The five elite shinigami who had once ruled over all of soul society were eliminated by a single entity. One so

powerful that his spiritual pressure was able to pierce through lethiaty stone with little, to no effort. The tyrants name, who all feared to mention was, Ryougi Souske. No single being could stop his corruption and vile acts that caused an imbalance between Earth and the holow world.

The night of hell was soon approaching, and it was just as the citizens of soul society had feared. The emperor was offering the

sacrifice of souls by releasing a menos grande to terrorize those that went against the emperors rule. Just as the sun had set, the doors of the central hall opened and Ryougi stepped out with three guards on each side of him. The tension in the air grew thick as he approached Guillotine Hill, a place famous for its beatiful scenery. Ryougi raised his left hand and chanted something inaudible to those watching helplessly. Below the hill there was an abysmal hole that held all the prisoners who tried to overthrow

the emperor.

Their helpless screams sounded like a choir of inevitable pain that was soon to come. The screaming was drowned out

by the blast that had opened a small crack in the sky. The single menos fell from above as he roared furiously, preparing to attack. The delightful smile on Ryougi's face was despicable by any standards. The menos peered over at the hole in the ground

and charged up a powerful cero, one so devastating that it looked as if it could tear reality itself apart. Just as it fired the beam

that would create the ultimate holocaust, it stopped dead in its tracks. A few silent moments went by before the menos split in half, falling to the ground. In the distance, a cloaked

warrior stood at the ground of the execution chamber. Suddenly, he disappeared without a trace. Many were astounded by this display and began cheering happily.

"SILENCE!" screamed Ryougi. He pointed his hand downward into the hole of prisoners and chanted, "Kidou level 120! Day of Judgment!" A black gate appeared beneath the execution

chamber and incinerated the prisoners with ease as they cried in agony. Everything went silent afterwards, without a voice to be heard. Just then an incredible spiritual pressure could

be felt. Many cried, but most were paralyzed by it. Even Ryougi turned around to see what it was. The mysterious warrior who had dispatched the menos effortlessly was standing there.

Just then the warrior spoke in a fierce tone.

"Ryougi Souske! Your days of tyranny are over. Ever since you came to rule there has been nothing but suffering and pain. It angers me to

see these souls who are supposed to be at rest, being prosecuted by your promise of a better life. I wont let you get away with us!"

Ryougi looked at him curiously and started laughing. "Do you actually think that with your miniscule power you can defeat me? Thats a joke. If its a battle you want then Ill

be more than happy to bury you."

This time Ryougi turned to his guards. "Get everybody out of here, do you understand? Im going to deal with this traitor" As quickly as he commanded that, the crowd was forcefully moved from guillotine hill.

The warrior stood tall and removed his cloak revealing his face. His smooth black hair was parted to one side and his eyes grew fierce with anger. in his right hand he carried an unreleased soul slayer, as his left hand was clenched into a tight fist.

Ryougi spoke again, this time more assertively. "tell me traitor, what is your name? I want to know the name of the warrior that fell to my blade."

"You want to know my name! Remember it and remember it well because its the last thing you will hear in death! I, Yamamoto Genryusai will defeat you!