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"Hello." -Normal talking
"Hello." –Ichigo's thoughts.
"Hello." – Zanpakutō speaking
"Hello." – Zanpakutō thoughts.
Kon'nichiwa [Translation of Hello]
The next morning, Ichigo woke up and had breakfast with Yasaka and Kunou. After breakfast, Ichigo stood outside Yasaka's temple. Ichigo decided to wear semi-formal attire. Ichigo's new outfit consists of a white dress shirt, black dress pants, full black shoes, and an unzipped black jacket; portraying Ichigo as a badass. A few seconds later, Ichigo could see a generic yellow school bus stop in front of him. The doors opened and they saw a man in the standard bus driver uniform. However, his hat covered his eyes and they witnessed an eerie golden glow where his eyes were supposed to be.
"Hello Yasaka-sama and guest." The bus driver said.
"Hello, Nurari." She greeted back. She then turned to Ichigo. "This man's name is Nurari. He is the Supreme Commander of the Yōkai Forces." She introduced.
"Look. Thank you for helping me and Mikogami with this." Nurari said as he drove the bus.
"No problem," Ichigo said.
"At the school, no one knows my real identity so please keep it a secret." Nurari requested.
"Sure," Ichigo said as he looked at the dimensional tunnel.
"These dimensional tunnels were created by Amaterasu for us Yōkai to travel safely to other parts of the world," Nurari explained. "These tunnels are faster ways to travel but, they are placed in limited areas to prevent humans from accidentally stumbling on them."
"I see," Ichigo said after listening to Nurari's explanation of the dimension tunnels. Soon the bus drove out of the dimension tunnel and dead trees appeared all over as they drove to the bus stop. Ichigo got off at the stop.
"Continue down the road. Eventually, you will see a girl with long black hair wearing a pink corset, a long black skirt with frills at the end and high-heeled shoes. Hand her this letter, it will allow you to safely get to Mikogami's office." Nurari said as he handed Ichigo the letter. Ichigo accepted the letter began to walk down the road that Nurari instructed.
"I hope you are ready Tenmei. This is likely the most dangerous decision as of yet." Narumi thought as he drove the bus away. As they walked down the road, Ichigo decided to look at the letter. It pretty much states that Ichigo an appointment with Mikogami and no one should try and stop them. As Ichigo followed down the path, many students noticed Ichigo. Many people guessed Ichigo was a new staff member due to how Ichigo was dressed differently compared to the student. Ichigo ignored all of these comments. As Ichigo approached the gate, Ichigo noticed someone was sweeping the area. She has orange-scarlet red eyes, long black hair that kept in two ponytails on each side of her head and lets the rest fall naturally. She has pin-straight bangs covering some of her forehead, and two pieces of hair fringe or bangs framing her face near the cheeks. She also has fair skin. Unlike the students, she is wearing a pink corset, a long black skirt with frills at the end and high-heeled black shoes.
"Hello. How may I help you?" She asked.
"My name is Kurosaki Ichigo and I have a meeting with the Headmaster," Ichigo said as he showed the girl the letter. She took the letter and opened it. A few seconds later, she folded up the letter and returned it to Ichigo.
"Follow me." She said. As the two walked to the headmaster's office, Ichigo managed to get the girl's name. Her name is Tōjō Ruby. Ichigo and Ruby ignored many of the various students' gossiping; eventually, they arrived at the headmaster's office with her knocking on the door.
"Come in." The headmaster said. Ruby opened the door and she motioned Ichigo to enter. Ichigo walked on in as she closed the door; leaving Ichigo and the headmaster alone. Ichigo looked at the headmaster. He is exactly how Yasaka described him. "Come. Sit down." He said. Ichigo complied as he sat at the offered chair. "So, Kurosaki-sama…" The headmaster said.
"Call me Ichigo. If you want to be formal, then call me Ichigo-sama." Ichigo said.
"Very well Ichigo-sama." The headmaster said. "As Yasaka might have told you, my name is Mikogami and I need your services," Mikogami said.
"What do you need?" Ichigo asked.
"I need you to train a few students for me," Mikogami said as he passed the student files over to Ichigo. Ichigo looked over the files. Ichigo controlled himself when he saw Moka's file. Once Ichigo finished reading the files, Ichigo placed them back on Mikogami's desk.
"You are aware that these files give me a general background and a vague description of their abilities right?" Ichigo asked.
"I am aware of that," Mikogami replied.
"So you are aware of what I need to do then," Ichigo replied.
"I am," Mikogami replied. With that Ichigo stood up from his spot.
"See you in twenty minutes," Ichigo said as he left Mikogami's office.
Scene Change
"...Fufu you stand out, Moka-san. Your smooth skin, soft hair and small face..." the small girl said. She had short black hair and purple eyes. On her head, she was a black witch hat, a pink top, and a pink corset. She also has the standard green checkered pleated short skirt bright pale yellow over the knee socks and brown shoes. Her name is Sendo Yukari. Yukari then hugged Moka and told her "You smell so good... your beauty's too good to show off to these people." she said. Two random students came and attempted to flirt with Moka and Yukari. Yukari flatly told them that Moka already had a worthy lover name Tsukune. Before Moka could correct Yukari, she suddenly hears something.
"...Huh? Moka-san?" a young man said. He has black hair, brown eyes, and a relatively athletic physique. He is wearing the standard Yōkai Academy uniform.
"Tsu...Tsukune" She said. "...Tsukune, did you hear that conversation just now...?" she asked.
"Conversation?" he asked in confusion.
"Err, well it's nothing just forget about it, Tsukune," Moka said embarrass.
"Cute...C... I knew it; Moka-san is so cute! It's like she's glowing! It's like things go back to being good, just by seeing her smiling face. I'm so glad I came back to this school!" Tsukune thought.
"Ah, I found you~~~!" a female said. She then tackled Tsukune to the ground while saying "It's been so long, Tsukune~~~~"
"Waaaaaaaaaaaaa" Tsukune replied. "Ku...Kurumu-chan." Kurono Kurumu has light ocean blue hair tied back with a purple maid headband that has one star on the side. She has deep purple eyes and thick eyelashes and has big breasts. She wears a plain long-sleeved white shirt with a red bow tie, plus a pale yellow colored vest and a light brown checked skirt and wears white leg warmers and plain black dress shoes.
"Aaaaand, to be with you again, I love you," Kurumu said as she rubbed Tsukune with her breasts. You could see Moka was getting angry at Kurumu's actions. Out of nowhere a white kunai came and struck Kurumu in the forehead. "GYAAAAA~~~~!" Kurumu said as blood gushed out of her forehead like a fountain.
"Let go, Kurumu... I won't let you get that close to Tsukune." another female said. She has short light purple hair. She has blue eyes, with a bit of purple at the top. Her pupils are not black, but they are blue. She wears a light brown pleated checkered skirt, a white sweatshirt with long dark blue sleeves with a black singlet underneath and a yellow pendant. She wears long dark & light purple striped stockings with white shoes and has a belt tied to her left leg. And she has a lollipop in her mouth.
"Mizore-Chan" Tsukune said in recognition. "It's been so long, Tsukune..." She said hiding from a tree about ten feet away.
"So far... When did you get there Mizore-Chan?" Tsukune questioned.
"You... how dare you hinder my and Tsukune's reunion. I'll kill you." Kurumu said has her fingers started transforming into claws.
"I'll show you, boob-woman, and everyone else, the bond between me and Tsukune," Mizore said as her hands become ice claws.
"Ah..." Moka said in confusion. "St..." she managed to say before something flew past her and causing an explosion. Immediately the various Yōkai near them ran away leaving Tsukune, Moka, Mizore, Kurumu, and Yukari by themselves. Kurumu used her wings to blow away the wind, revealing a person wearing a white mask with two long forward-pointing horns, with black strips extending from their center towards the tips, in his hands were two guns. (Ichigo with his Resurrección mask on and holding two guns in his hand) Ichigo pointed the gun at the Newspaper Club and began to fire energy blasts at the Newspaper Club. Mizore flung ice kunai at each of the blasts. Ichigo's blast easily destroyed the ice kunai but, each of the ice kunai managed to shift the energy blast's trajectory; barely miss the Newspaper Club.
"It has been a while hasn't it Moka?" Ichigo asked while pointing the gun at them.
"Who are you?" Moka asked in confusion.
"I see you forgot about me…" Ichigo said.
"You will not harm MOKA!" Tsukune yelled and charged at Ichigo. The power of the ghoul was released briefly for Tsukune to punch Ichigo in the gut. The Newspaper Club members cheered about Tsukune's direct hit. However, their cheering ended with Ichigo's reply.
"Weak…" Ichigo said. "Let me show you what a real punch feels like!" Ichigo yelled. He let go of his gun, which disappeared into reishi particles and punched Tsukune in the gut sending him flying through the trees.
"TSUKUNE" Kurumu screamed. Kurumu's wings and tail appeared on her back and her hands transformed into claws and charged at Ichigo. Ichigo stood there. He waited until she got closer. When she was a foot away, Ichigo countered with an uppercut to the chin. Kurumu was launched a few feet away. In the trees, Mizore flung a few more ice kunai toward Ichigo's back. As the ice kunai got closer to Ichigo, Ichigo grabbed each of them, changed them into a single lance and threw it back to her. The ice lance pierced Mizore right in the chest. Mizore's body began to crack and transform into ice.
"An ice clones." Ichigo thought. Mizore appeared behind him and attempted to freeze him. Ichigo grabbed her hands and swung her to the forest. Her body hit one of the trees as she collapses on the ground; next to the newspaper club. During Ichigo and Mizore's fight, Kurumu flew into the forest and found Tsukune's body. Kurumu regrouped with Moka and Yukari Once the Kurumu landed, they see Mizore crash in front of them. Ichigo walked closer to the Newspaper Club.
"Get away from us you monster!" Kurumu yelled; as both Kurumu and Mizore struggled to get into a fighting stance against Ichigo. Yukari attempted to attack Ichigo by summoning a few washtubs on top of him. Ichigo sensing the washtubs, he flared his reiatsu, causing the washtubs and dust to blow away from them.
"What do you want with us you monster!" Yukari screamed. All of the commotion manages to wake Tsukune.
"Tsukune please pull my Rosario," Moka asked. Tsukune grabbed the Rosario and pulled it. Moka began to transform into her inner form. Her hair changed from pink to silver. Her green eyes became more demonic, having red irises and slit pupils. "So, it looks like I need to save the day again," Moka said as she looked at the mostly defeated Newspaper Club. Moka jumped and sent a sidekick to Ichigo. "Know your place!" Moka said as the kick hit Ichigo; kicked up a lot of dust. The Newspaper Club members cheered about Moka's direct hit.
"Same old kick with the same old catchphrase," Ichigo said. Everyone stopped celebrating. Moka tried to move her leg. But, it wasn't moving. The dust settled to see Ichigo managed to grab Moka's leg with one of his hands. Ichigo grabbed her ankle and slammed her to the ground.
"MOKA" Everyone from the Newspaper yelled; shocked to see Moka taking damage. Ichigo walked over to Moka.
"It seems like yesterday when I offered you my hand to get up," Ichigo said as he gave her a hand. Moka ignored the hand and glared at him.
"Who are you?" Moka asked.
"Why don't you pull off the mask and find out," Ichigo asked. Moka performed a forward flip, getting on her feet and swung a roundhouse to Ichigo's head. Ichigo allowed the mask to fly off. Moka gasped. "Do you miss me?" Ichigo asked as he hugged her. Once again, everyone in the Newspaper Club was in shock. Never has anyone ever hugged Inner Moka. Not even Tsukune dared to try.
"I-I-Ichigo," Inner Moka asked.
"That's my name." Ichigo joked.
"How are you alive? I saw your body decimated by my father." Inner Moka asked.
"Why don't you drink my blood to find out?" Ichigo said as he tilted his head; exposing his neck to Moka. Everyone was confused at what Ichigo said. Inner Moka licked Ichigo's exposed neck and bit down on Ichigo's neck. Ichigo's reiatsu rich blood began to drip out of the neck wound and into Inner Moka's mouth. Inner Moka let out an involuntary moan as she began to drink Ichigo's blood and began looking through Ichigo's memories.
"What's going on?" Yukari asked.
"When Moka doesn't have her Rosario on, she has a weird ability that allows her to look through the memories of the owner from the blood she drinks," Ichigo explains. Ichigo could feel Moka letting go of Ichigo's neck as the wound regenerated. For the third time in less than five minutes, every member of the Newspaper Club was in shock. This time they could see Inner Moka, the stoic and prideful vampire crying. "There there," Ichigo said as he began to rub Inner Moka's back. It took a few seconds but Moka managed to calm herself down. The Newspaper Club slowly walked to Ichigo and Moka.
"Moka-Chan, how can you trust him? He just attacked us." Tsukune asked. Upon hearing Tsukune's question, Moka began to laugh. Everyone stared at the two. While Moka tried to control her laughter, Ichigo decided to give them some information.
"As you might know, my name is Ichigo. The headmaster hired me to train all of you." Ichigo said. "I decided to see just how strong all of you are," Ichigo said.
"So, all of this was a test?" Yukari said.
"Yep and all of you failed," Ichigo said.
"WHAT!?" The newspaper club said.
"Let's go to the headmaster's office to discuss this," Ichigo suggested. Everyone nodded in agreement. As the group walked to the headmaster's office, Ichigo asked the group if they needed to go see a doctor. The group declined. Eventually, they reached the headmaster's office. Once again, Ruby was there to greet everyone and allowed everyone to enter the headmaster's office. Mikogami had enough chairs for everyone to sit. Mikogami allowed Ichigo to sit on his chair as he stood to the side.
"So how did you 'test' go?" Mikogami asked.
"Everyone failed," Ichigo said.
"As expected," Mikogami said.
"Let's start with the weakest of the Newspaper Club," Ichigo said as he pulled Tsukune's file and threw it on the desk. "Tsukune, you were a human who was transformed when Moka gave you her blood," Ichigo said. "Yet, you have not made any attempts to master that power… why?" Ichigo asked.
"Um…" Tsukune said.
"Well?" Ichigo asked.
"I want to remain human... Well as human as possible." Tsukune admitted.
"Well… Sorry to break it to you but, you aren't human anymore." Ichigo said bluntly. "Next is the second weakest of the Newspaper Club," Ichigo said as he pulled Yukari's file and threw it on the desk.
"According to your file, you are a witch," Ichigo asked.
"I am," Yukari said as she fidgets with her hat.
"During the test, the only thing that you did was you summoning a few washtubs above my head," Ichigo said. "Why?" Yukari looked down ether in shame or embarrassment.
"Because I am not strong enough to summon or cast anything else" Yukari admitted.
"Very well," Ichigo said as he made a note on Yukari's file. "Next is Kurumu," Ichigo said as he threw her file on the desk. "According to your file, you are a Succubus correct?" Ichigo asked.
"I am," Kurumu replied.
"From what I read, Succubus can create illusions right?" Ichigo asked.
"They do," Kurumu confirmed.
"Then why didn't you try to trap me in an illusion instead of charging straight at me?" Ichigo asked.
"I can only create lustful illusions," Kurumu said.
"Very well," Ichigo said as he made a note on Kurumu's file. "Next is Mizore," Ichigo said as he threw her file on the table. "Overall you have the least amount of issues compared to the other three," Ichigo said. "But, I noticed that the ice you used is made from your own Yōki," Ichigo said.
"Is there any other way of making my ice?" Mizore replied.
"There is," Ichigo said as he gathers the water particles and mixed it with his reiatsu to form a snowball. Mizore was shocked in seeing Ichigo making a snowball.
"A fellow Yuki-onna" Mizore thought.
"Wrong," Ichigo said. Mizore was slightly surprised. "You thought I am a Yuki-onna right?" Ichigo asked.
"I did," Mizore said.
"Nope. Not even close to what I am." Ichigo replied.
"Technically she is not fully wrong," Shirayuki replied.
"What do you mean?" Ichigo asked.
"Let's say myself and Mizore are related," Shirayuki replied. Ichigo mentally sighed at the response.
"Last but not least is Moka," Ichigo said. "One of the things is that you're too dependent on the Rosario needed to be removed," Ichigo said.
"I know that you are aware of the requirements to remove the Rosario," Moka said.
"I know but, both sides need to know how to defend themselves in case myself or Tsukune is not here," Ichigo said.
"Fair enough," Moka said. "Anything else"
"Yes. Your fighting style is too much kicking." Ichigo said.
"Other than that" Moka said; rolling her eyes.
"That's pretty much it," Ichigo said.
"So… how are we going to get this training o wise master?" Kurumu sarcastically asked.
"Starting tomorrow, your school schedule will be altered," Mikogami said. "You will report to your assigned classes as normal. After that, you will spend one hour on your Newspaper Club. Then you will report here where Ichigo will begin training you." Mikogami said.
"Following what Mikogami said, Kurumu will train to advance her illusions, Mizore will train to create ice from other sources such as freezing water and water particles in the air. Ruby will help tutor Yukari in magic." Ichigo said. "Moka, your situation requires me to speak with you privately," Ichigo said.
"Very well" Moka replied.
"Go back to class I have written a note for all of you, "Mikogami said as he handed the group a note. Tsukune handed Moka her Rosario. She looked at Ichigo one more time before she placed the Rosario back on. Moka's Yōki once again began to be restricted by the Rosario and transformed into her pink-haired green-eyed self. With that everyone left Mikogami's office. Moka said a short goodbye to Ichigo before she left. Ichigo sighed as they left. "Is there anything you need of me?" Ichigo asked.
"Do you need my assistance for any of your training?" Mikogami asked.
"Other than Ruby, I don't think so," Ichigo said.
"Very well," Mikogami said as he slid a piece of paper to Ichigo. "Here is the direction to your room."
"Thank you," Ichigo said as he left Mikogami's office. Ichigo looked at the directions and founded the room Mikogami reserved for him. Ichigo noticed that he didn't get a key to the door. Before Ichigo could turn back, the piece of paper transformed into a key. "I might want to learn some magic while I'm here." Ichigo thought as he unlocked the door and went inside. The room appeared to be similar to one room, one bath apartment. Ichigo walked in and locked the room. Ichigo quickly scanned the room and place various kidō around the room. Satisfied with what he has done Ichigo was about to leave his room when Zangetsu interrupted him.
"King we got a guest in here," Zangetsu said.
"One second," Ichigo said as he sat down and entered his mindscape.
Scene Change: Mindscape
Ichigo opened his eyes and saw a Kushanāda bowing.
"Hello, Jigoku no Kōtei," Kushanāda said.
"Kushanāda, what is your reason for being here?" Ichigo asked.
"We have found a 'guest' in Hell who is too powerful for us to handle," Kushanāda said.
"I see," Ichigo said understanding the problem. "Where is this 'guest'?" Ichigo asked.
"She is on the second level," Kushanāda reported.
"I will meet you there," Ichigo said as he left his mindscape. Ichigo entered his soul form as he ripped open a red Garganta. Ichigo jumped in the red Garganta.
Scene Change: Hell: Level 2
Ichigo jumped out of the red Garganta to see the same Kushanāda who informed him of the situation. "Stand up and, show me the way," Ichigo ordered. Kushanāda slowly rose and began to walk. Ichigo and Kushanāda walked to see a woman fighting the Kushanāda. She has long black hair that is kept in a loose ponytail. Ichigo could see that she is wearing a ripped up shihakushō. Ichigo walked towards the group.
"STOP," Ichigo ordered. The Kushanāda stopped fighting the woman and took a knee as Ichigo walked towards the women. When he got closer to the women, he recognized who she is. It was Unohana. "Unohana-san."
"Ichigo-kun," Unohana said as she calmed herself down. "What are you doing here?"
"Funny story," Ichigo said. "Let's go somewhere more comfortable," Ichigo said as he grabbed her hand and shunpō to his office in Hell.
"Interesting place," Unohana said.
"Thanks," Ichigo said.
"So… what are you doing in Hell?" Unohana asked.
"I rule Hell," Ichigo said. Unohana stared at him for a few seconds.
"How," Unohana asked.
"Reasons…" Ichigo said.
"Very well," Unohana said. "What are you doing here?" Unohana asked.
"The Kushanāda informed me that someone powerful was attacking the Kushanāda and they requested my assistance in this matter," Ichigo said.
"I see, "Unohana said. "So what are you going to do?" Unohana asked.
"Well… I have two options." Ichigo said. "One option is to kill you right now," Ichigo said.
"Oh?" Unohana said. "I didn't expect you to suggest that," Unohana said. Ichigo ignored her comment.
"The other option is to set you free from Hell," Ichigo said.
"Oh?" Unohana said. "I also didn't expect you to suggest that Mr. Ruler of Hell." Once again Ichigo ignores her teasing.
"Anyways, what do you want?" Ichigo asked.
"I want to die." Unohana said.
" Why," Ichigo asked.
"Long ago, I wandered all over Soul Society trying to find a fight. I didn't care who I fought. Man. Women. Children. Hollows. All who stepped forward I fought. When I found someone who I want to fight, I hunt them down and forced them to fight. One day, I found a scrawny kid who stood ready to fight. That kid managed to injure me here." Unohana said as she points at a scar on her body. "With that, I won but barely. This scrawny nameless boy gave me the thrill of combat. So I ended up naming the kid, Kenpachi then, I watch that boy grow into a man. During this time, I transformed myself from Unohana Yachiru to Unohana Retsu. During the Quincy War, I fought Zaraki one last time as Unohana Yachiru and awoken the beast once more. With that, I have no more desires." Unohana said, finishing her tale.
"I see," Ichigo said with a sigh. "At first, I had much respect for you. But, at the end of your tale, I lost all the respect I had for you." Ichigo said.
"Explain," Unohana said. Ichigo could see that Unohana was barely maintaining control of her anger. Ichigo summoned a bottle of whiskey and two shot glasses from his mindscape. Ichigo opened the bottle and filled the shot glasses. Ichigo pushed one to Unohana as he took him and gulped it down.
"I know what it feels like to lose your purpose in life," Ichigo said. Unohana remembered Ichigo's letter. "Anyways, even though my friends and family don't believe in my ability to protect them I still dove back to protect them," Ichigo said as he filled his glass up. "I understand that you lost the will to live and want to die but I thought someone who was a Kenpachi would be stronger than this," Ichigo said as he stood up. "I have other business to take care of," Ichigo said as he walked past her. "Stay here and decide if your that weak or not," Ichigo said as he left. Ichigo smirked as he heard a loud bang from his office. Ichigo ripped open a red Garganta and jumped in it.
Scene Change: Fourth Division: Taichō's Office
Ichigo walking into Isane's office to see her working on paperwork. "Hello, Ichigo-sama." She said.
"Hello, Isane. Can you call in your Fukutaichō in here?" Ichigo asked. A few seconds later, Kiyone-Fukutaichō ran in.
"Yes, Taichō?" She asked.
"Ichigo-sama requested to see both of us," Isane said.
"Oh," Kiyone said as she sees Ichigo sitting and drinking tea.
"Anyways, the reason for calling both of you is I need to ask you both a simple question," Ichigo said. "That question is if Unohana-taichō were to come back to life, would both of you accept returning to your previous positions?" Ichigo asked.
"WHAT!" Isane and Kiyone yelled out.
"Good thing that privacy kidō are in place." Ichigo thought.
"How," Isane asked.
"Well, Unohana ended up in Hell due to her past." Ichigo started. Isane and Kiyone, who knew little of Unohana's past, were shocked in finding out she was in Hell. "Unohana ended up causing a lot of trouble for the Kushanāda. The Kushanāda informed me about the situation with her."
"So where is she?" Isane blurted out. Isane realized who she tried to demand an answer from. She quickly covered her mouth in embarrassment. Ichigo chuckled when he saw Isane's reaction. "Sorry." She said.
"No problem. Anyways, she is currently facing her problems before she is ready to return." Ichigo said.
"Very well, if Unohana-Taichō wants to take over Fourth Division once more, then I am fine stepping down," Isane said.
"And if Isane-taichō is willing to step down, then I am also willing to step down," Kiyone said.
"Very well," Ichigo said. "Please call for a Taichō meeting," Ichigo said as he ripped open a red Garganta and entered it.
Scene Change: Hell: Ichigo's Office
Ichigo stepped out of his Garganta to see a sleep Unohana and an empty bottle of whiskey. Ichigo found her drunk. Ichigo summoned a bucket of ice water and dumped it on her.
"GAH" Unohana cried in surprise. She looked at Ichigo who was still holding the bucket of ice water.
"So have you made a decision yet?" Ichigo asked.
"I have," Unohana replied. "I will return to the Fourth Division," Unohana said.
"Very well," Ichigo said as he raised his hand to rip open a Garganta.
"But…" Unohana said, stopping Ichigo from opening a Garganta. "Unohana Yachiru wishes for one last fight before Unohana Retsu returns," Unohana said.
"Very well," Ichigo said as he lowered his hand. "I have the best place for this fight," Ichigo said as he brought out the trainer. Kyōka appeared and took the trainer and sent Ichigo and Unohana into the trainer.
Scene Change: Trainer
Ichigo and Unohana appeared facing each other. Ichigo summoned out Kokugatsu while Unohana drew her Zanpakutō. Ichigo set a timer to count down.
"The fight will begin in 5…4…3…2…1… START!" the timer said. Ichigo shunpō'ed over to Unohana with a downward strike. Unohana barely had time to block with Minazuki. "You are stronger than before," Unohana commented. Ichigo ignored her comment as he continued to swing down at her. Unohana was forced to continue on the defenses. Unohana shunpō'ed back. "Looks like this fight will be fun after all," Unohana said as she brought Minazuki in front of her. She then slashed her arms. Blood began to drip out and coat Minazuki. "Bankai…Minazuki." Unohana said. All the blood on Minazuki suddenly hardens. She shunpō'ed to Ichigo and slash downward to Ichigo. Ichigo barely managed to dodge. Unohana charged towards Ichigo hacking and slashing at him. Ichigo realized he needed to enter Shiki. Ichigo used Kokugatsu to lock blades with Unohana. Ichigo charged up a cero in his left hand.
"Cero," Ichigo said as he slammed the cero into Unohana's chest. The blast flung her a few feet away. "Looks like I need to get serious," Ichigo said. "Stride forth to the gates of Heaven and use your might to tear the Heavens asunder. Charge forth to the gates of Hell and destroy the chains of the damned. Enter the doors of your Humanity and use your strength to shatter fate… ZANGETSU!" Ichigo said as he held Zangetsu with both of his hands.
"Now you're taking me seriously," Unohana commented as he charged towards Ichigo. Ichigo dodged Unohana's attack as he fired a nameless Getsuga Tenshō. Unohana used Minazuki to block the attack. "Is that all you got?" Unohana asked.
"Not even close," Ichigo said as he flooded Zangetsu with his reiatsu. "Getsuga…Jūjishō!"Ichigo shouted. Unohana tried to use Minazuki to block the attack. She managed for a few seconds before the attack overpowered her.
"GAH" She shouted as the attack devoured her. Ichigo shunpō'ed to Unohana to see her robes were incinerated from the attack. Her body was covered with a second and third-degree was smiling as she licked the blood that's leaking from her wound. "Not even the Sōtaichō managed to hurt me like this," Unohana said.
"Do you yield?" Ichigo asked. Unohana smiled.
"I do," Unohana said as she sealed Minazuki. Ichigo instructed the trainer to heal all wounds and restore reiatsu to both of them. Unohana glowed for a few seconds as she felt her burns healing and her reiatsu being restored.
"Are you ready?" Ichigo asked.
"I am," Unohana said. With that, Ichigo and Unohana left the trainer.
Scene Change
Ichigo and Unohana reappeared in Ichigo's office. Kyōka gave the trainer back to Ichigo.
"Thank you," Ichigo said as Kyōka returned to the mindscape. Ichigo turned to Unohana. "Are you ready to return?" Ichigo asked.
"I am," Unohana replied. With that, Ichigo brought out Zangetsu, still unsealed, and cut the Chains of Hell on Unohana.
"How do you feel?" Ichigo asked.
"I feel great," Unohana said. "Before we go, I want to do something for you," Unohana said.
"What?" Ichigo asked. Unohana raised her finger and placed it on Ichigo's forehead.
"Life is an empty canvas. Memories are the colors of life. Paint this canvas with these colors…Special Kidō Number 3 Memory Gift!" Unohana a large amount of information flooded Ichigo's mindscape and gave Ichigo a massive headache.
"OW!" Ichigo shouted.
"Sorry," Unohana replied.
"What did you do?" Ichigo asked.
"A special present from me to you," Unohana said.
"Ichigo she gave us a lot of secret kidō knowledge and a lot of unwritten history," Kyōka said.
"This might take us a while to look over this info," Hōgyoku added.
"Thank you," Ichigo said as he opened a red Garganta and jumped in it. Unohana looked at the red Garganta for a few seconds before jumping too.
Scene Change: Soul Society
Right after Ichigo left, Isane sent a hell butterfly to all the Taichōs to meet up at the Taichōs' Assembly Hall. Isane shunpō'ed to the Taichōs' Assembly Hall. She found her seat and sat down. A few minutes later, all the other Taichōs arrived at the Hall and took their seat and waited. Soon Yamamoto-Sōtaichō arrived and sat down.
"Isane-taichō, you had requested our presents for an emergency meeting. Please stand up and explain your reason for calling for this meeting." Yamamoto-Sōtaichō said. Isane stood up. Before she could speak, a red Garganta opened up. Everyone stared at the red Garganta as Ichigo and Unohana jumped out.
"Yo," Ichigo said addressing the fourteen Taichōs that are staring at him.
"How is Unohana-taichō alive?" Genryūsai asked.
"Because Unohana caused so much trouble in Hell, that the Jigoku no Kōtei (Emperor of Hell) had to contact me to take her back," Ichigo said.
"I see," Genryūsai said, accepting Ichigo's answer.
"Um…Sōtaichō, who is this Jigoku no Kōtei?" Toshiro asked.
"The Jigoku no Kōtei is the rumored ruler of Hell," Genryūsai said.
"I see," Toshiro said; understanding the situation.
"Anyways, the reason for this meeting is to welcome back Unohana-taichō back to the Fourth Division," Ichigo said. "Also, Isane-taichō accepted the demotion of rank to Fukutaichō. While Kiyone-Fukutaichō accepted the demotion of rank to the Third Seat and is willing to return to Thirteenth Division." Ichigo said.
"Very well," Genryūsai said. "Does anyone wish to disagree?" Genryūsai asked. No one moved dared for a few reasons. First off, Ichigo was staring at them. They all could tell that Ichigo wanted to see who would question Ichigo's actions. The other reason was that Unohana was also staring at them. She channeled the aura that spread absolute despair and limitless suffering to her victim. Genryūsai waited for a few seconds. "Very well Unohana is reinstated back to Taichō status and Isane-taichō is herby honorably demoted to Fukutaichō," Genryusai said. Isane took off her haori and carefully put the haori on Unohana. "Now Kiyone-Fukutaichō is honorably demotion of rank to Third Seat and will to return to Thirteenth Division," Genryusai said. Kiyone took off her Fukutaichō badge as she put it on Isane. "Now is there any other business that is needed," Genryusai asked as he looked at Ichigo.
"Nope," Ichigo replied.
"With that, I declare the end of this emergency meeting," Genryusai said. Ichigo quickly jumped in a Garganta before anyone could question him.
Scene Change: Yōkai Academy
Ichigo returned to his room. Ichigo looked at his watch and realize that he had an hour before classes were over. Ichigo walked over to his door and was about to open it when he suddenly heard a knock from the other side. Ichigo opened the door to see Ruby standing there.
"Yes?" Ichigo asked.
"Um… can I come in?" Ruby asked.
"Sure," Ichigo said as he moved away from the door. She walked in and sat down. "Want anything to drink?" Ichigo asked.
"No thank you," Ruby said. Ichigo offered the bed for Ruby to sit on while he took a chair.
"So why are you here?" Ichigo asked.
"I have a question about the training schedule for the Newspaper club," Ruby said.
"Go ahead," Ichigo said.
"How are you going to train each member of the Newspaper club?" Ruby asked.
"I can manifest avatars of my powers that can teach each of the members," Ichigo said.
"I see," Ruby said.
"Anyways, how are you going to train Yukari?" Ichigo asked.
"First off, I am planning to take her to Banzai Bazaar (1)," Yukari said.
"What is Banzai Bazaar?" Ichigo asked.
"Banzai Bazaar is a magical district where many Japanese witches and wizards who follow wizardcraft," Ruby said.
"Wizardcraft, are their other types of magic?" Ichigo asked.
"There are other types of magic," Ruby said. "The one that I use is called Wizardcraft. It is a type of magic where we draw our energy from the Earth and store it in a magical organ called our Magic Core. From there we can use our stored magic to perform spells. Due to how unstable our Magic Core is, we need a tool to stabilize it." Ruby explained. "Many of us use wands," Ruby said as she brought out her wand. "Due to this need for wands, they were dubbed as witches or wizards," Ruby said as she put her wand away. "There is another type of magic where it uses other magical beings as a supplement," Ruby said. "These may be normal people or weak wizards or witches who need another magical being to help them grow stronger. Many circles dubbed them as magicians." Ruby said. "The last one is the one I know the least," Ruby said. "The last one is called Magicraft. " Ruby said. "Long ago, they were once fellow wizards and witches," Ruby said. "Due to unknown reasons, this group of wizards and witches severely damage their Magic Core. In an attempt to fix their magic core, they accidentally destroyed their Magic Core. The Magic Core fragments somehow merged with parts of their nervous system; creating Magic Circuits. These Magic Circuits manage to convert their life force into magic." Ruby explained.
"Interesting" Ichigo said. "Can anyone start learning to be a wizard?" Ichigo asked.
"Normally, many wizards start at age seven and go to Mahoutokoro School of Magic," Ruby said.
"I see," Ichigo said.
"But, there are many special cases where many students are homeschooled by their parents," Ruby said.
"Very well, what are the things I need before I start learning magic?" Ichigo asked. Before Ruby could explain, Ruby's watch alarm went off.
"Shoot. It is time to meet the Newspaper Club at the Headmaster's office." Ruby said. Ruby quickly ran off to the Headmaster's office. Ichigo looked at her in amusement. Ichigo locked up his room. Ichigo smirked as he shunpō'ed to Mikogami's office. Ichigo arrived outside Mikogami's office. Ichigo sat at one of the chairs outside Mikogami's office. A few minutes later, the Newspaper Club arrived.
"Hello Ichigo," Moka said.
"Hello Moka," Ichigo replied. Suddenly one of the nearby windows opened up as Ruby slipped in and dismissed her black wings. Ruby looked surprised to see Ichigo already here. "Anyways, with everyone here, let's get this started," Ichigo said. "Mizore, you will be training with Shirayuki," Ichigo said as Shirayuki appeared in front of her. Mizore barely managed to keep her shock to herself. "Kurumu, you will be training with Kyōka," Ichigo said as Kyōka appeared. "Moka, you will be training with Suzumebachi," Ichigo said. Suzumebachi now appears a 167 cm (5 foot 4 inches) women with pink-eyed and long brown hair tied into two long pigtails at the back. She has a collar of white fur around her neck, wears puffy shorts and leggings with alternating yellow-black stripes on them, and wears black shoes. She has a small yellow-black plate covering each breast and has short, puffy, yellow-black striped sleeves covering each shoulder. "Last but not least, Tsukune will be training with Mikogami," Ichigo said. Tsukune looked at Mikogami nervously. Ichigo pulled out the trainer. Ichigo was about to send them to the trainer but he noticed there was an error message displayed on the screen.
"Error: 422 Unprocessable Entities." The trainer said. Ichigo scrolled own to see the issue.
"So the Trainer cannot work in small pocket dimensions…" Ichigo thought as he made a mental note.
"Mikogami, do you know a perfect place to train them?" Ichigo asked.
"Didn't you say you had an ideal place?" Mikogami asked. Ichigo could see Mikogami was smirking.
"I did but, due to how small this pocket dimension is, I cannot set up my training place," Ichigo said.
"Very well," Mikogami said. "Students and guest teachers place follow me," Mikogami said. Everyone walked inside Mikogami's office. He guided everyone through a door and down a set of stairs to see an underground training ground. Ichigo looked at it for a few seconds. This training ground has sky-blue color sky and various stone structures all over the training area.
"Why does this seem so familiar?" Ichigo thought to himself.
"Will this place be sufficient?" Mikogami asked.
"It will," Ichigo replied. With that, Mikogami, Kyōka, Shirayuki, and Suzumebachi grabbed their student and disappeared to their training location. Ichigo turned to Ruby and Yukari.
"Shall we get going?" Ichigo asked.
"Sure," Ruby said.
"Um… where are we going?" Yukari asked.
"Banzai Bazaar," Ruby replied.
"WHAT!" Yukari replied.
"Based on what you said, we need to see what is causing you to be magically weak," Ruby said. "So we are going to check your wand first. From there we'll see what is going on."
"Um… that's fine you guys we don't need to go to Banzai Bazaar. We can just practice my spells." Yukari said.
"Base on that reaction, there is a problem," Ichigo said. With that Ichigo lifted her as the two walked out of Mikogami's office. During this walk, Yukari was trying to figure out an excuse to avoid going to Banzai Bazaar. Once the group of three reached outside Yōkai Academy, Yukari thought of a perfect excuse to get out of going to Banzai Bazaar.
"Wait. Don't we need the bus driver to take us out of Yōkai Academy?" Yukari said. Ruby stopped.
"Your right, we need to find Mikogami to get in contact with the bus driver.
"No problem," Ichigo said as he summoned his car from his mindscape. "Get in," Ichigo said. Ichigo, Ruby, and Yukari entered Ichigo's car as he drives into the dimensional tunnel.
Shisō, Hyōgo
With Ruby's help, they were able to navigate the confusing dimensional tunnels. They soon drove out of a dimensional tunnel to the streets of Shisō.
"The entrance to Banzai Bazaar is right next to a restaurant called Dino House," Ruby said. Ichigo pulled out his phone and managed to locate the restaurant. Ichigo parked the car near Dino House. Ruby guided Ichigo and a reluctant Yukari to an empty alley. They approached a wall. Ruby took out her wand. She tapped twice, down once. Then across one brick, tap once. Then she tapped twice, down once. Finally, she tapped across two bricks. The bricks began to vibrate before they call began to shift and unravel themselves. Ruby entered the gate fast followed by Ichigo and Yukari.
"So where is our first stop?" Ichigo asked.
"We're going to go to Ozu's Wands," Ruby said. Before Yukari could escape, Ruby grabbed her hand as she pulled Yukari to where Ichigo assumed to be Ozu's Wands. Ichigo saw the many stores have a traditional Japanese feel to them. A few minutes later, Ichigo could see the store called Ozu's Wands. The three entered it to see a mature lady wearing white robes reading a book.
"Oh. Welcome to Ozu's wands. My name is Ozu Miyuki. How can I help you today?" Miyuki asked.
"Hello, I was wondering if you could check out if my friend's wand here has any issues," Ruby said as she took Yukari's hand and gave it to Miyuki. Yukari was embarrassed about her wand. It was mostly pink with the head shaped in a heart. In the middle of the heart, there is a blue star in the middle.
"I don't recognize this wand," Miyuki said.
"My grandmother made it for me," Yukari said.
"I see…" Miyuki said. "I believe that you outgrew your wand," Miyuki said.
"Really," Yukari asked.
"Yes," Miyuki replied as she pulled out her wand and a few measuring tapes came out and began to take various measurements. "Stand still," Miyuki instructed. Yukari stood still. "Follow me," Miyuki instructed to Yukari, she followed Miyuki to a wall with various small compartments. "Close your eyes as you slowly wave your hand over these compartments. Stop when you feel your magic resonating." Miyuki instructed. Yukari did as instructed. She slowly waved her hand over the compartments. It was around the middle of compartments when she stopped.
"I feel it," Yukari shouted. Miyuki walked over as she opened the compartment.
"Vine Wood," Miyuki said. She then took Yukari over to another wall. "Repeat the process but with this wall, while holding this block of Vine Wood," Miyuki said. Yukari did as instructed. She slowly waves her hand over the compartments. It was the end of compartments when she stopped. "I feel it," Yukari shouted. Miyuki walked over as she opened the compartment.
"This wand will be interesting," Miyuki commented.
"What do you mean?" Yukari asked.
"What you just picked was the heartstrings of a pygmy owl," Miyuki said.
"I am confused," Yukari said.
"Even though I have in stock the heartstrings of a pygmy owl, I have never used it for a wand," Miyuki said. "It will take me a day to craft this wand. Come back tomorrow." Miyuki said to Yukari. She turned to Ruby. "Is there anything else I can help you with?" Miyuki asked Ruby.
"There is." Ruby said."My friend over here also needs help find a wand." Ruby said as she points at Ichigo.
"Strange. I don't detect any magical energy from him." Miyuki said.
"It is because I develop absolute control over my energy to prevent it from leaking out," Ichigo said.
"Interesting," Miyuki said. "Wait one moment," Miyuki said as she ran to the backroom. A few seconds later, she returned with a large ball. The size alone reminded Ichigo of a bowling ball. "I want you to push as much magical energy you can to this ball," Miyuki instructed.
"Are you sure this thing can handle my magical energy?" Ichigo asked.
"Sure it can,"Miyuki said with absolute confidence.
"Very well," Ichigo said as he began to slowly push his reiatsu to the ball. A few seconds later, a loud crack could be heard from the ball.
"STOP" Miyuki shouted. Ichigo stopped pouring his reiatsu to the ball. She quickly grabbed the cracked ball. "No wand will be able to withstand that amount of magical energy," Miyuki said. "However, a magic staff might be able to withstand." Miyuki theorized.
"So how do we start this process?" Ichigo asked.
"Unfortunately, the creation of a magic staff has been deemed illegal unless authorized by the Japanese Ministry of Magic," Miyuki said.
"I see. Is there any way to petition it?" Ichigo asked.
"It is possible," Miyuki said as she thought about it for a few seconds. "But, even if the Japanese Ministry of Magic authorized the creation the petition must also go to Yasaka-hime to authorize it," Miyuki said. Hearing this Ichigo cracked a smile.
"So if Yasaka-hime authorized it, will it still need to be sent to the Japanese Ministry of Magic?" Ichigo asked.
"If that is the case, then we do not need to send it to the Japanese Ministry of Magic," Miyuki answered.
"Very well," Ichigo said as he pulled out his phone. Ichigo called Yasaka.
"Hello Ichigo," Yasaka said.
"Hey Yasaka," Ichigo said, ignoring the gasps from everyone around them.
"What do you need my dear?" Yasaka asked.
"Well. I am at Ozu's Wand a-" Ichigo said before Yasaka interrupted him.
"And you need my approval to get a staff crafted." Yasaka finished.
"Yep," Ichigo replied. "How long will it take for you to get it done?" Ichigo asked.
"Give me twenty minutes and I'll get it to you," Yasaka said.
"Ok thank you," Ichigo said as he hung up. Ichigo looked to see everyone was shocked at how casual Ichigo spoke to the Yōkai's ruler like that. "She'll be here in twenty minutes," Ichigo casually said.
"WHAT!" Everyone shouted.
"Ladies, her wand and maybe his staff will be free if you help me start cleaning." Miyuki offered.
"DEAL." The two said as the three ladies began to cast cleaning spells as Miyuki ran off to the backroom.
"Ichigo ask her how many cores will you need for the staff," Yasaka said.
"Sure," Ichigo replied. "Miyuki" Ichigo called out.
"Yes!" Miyuki shouted from the backroom.
"How many cores will I need for the staff?" Ichigo asked.
"Likely you will need seven cores!" Miyuki shouted from the backroom.
"What can be a core?" Ichigo asked.
"Anything" Miyuki shouted from the backroom.
"According to Miyuki, I will need seven cores," Ichigo said.
"Just like I thought," Yasaka said. "Ichigo try and find five other cores you want to use for your staff. I recommend something close to you." Yasaka said.
"Ok," Ichigo said. "Kisara. Valiona." Ichigo called from his mindscape.
"Yes, master?" The twin dragons called out.
"Can I get a fang and some blood from each of you?" Ichigo asked.
"Why?" They replied.
"I am planning to build a staff and was wondering if I can use a fang and some blood from each of you as staff core," Ichigo explained.
"Sure master." The twin dragons said.
"Yhwach" Ichigo called from his mindscape.
"Yes?" Yhwach replied.
"Can you collect a fang some blood from Kisara and Valiona?" Ichigo asked.
"Sure," Yhwach replied. Kisara and Valiona transformed into their dragon form and opened their mouth wide. It took a few tries but Yhwach managed to yank out a fang from each dragon. Each fang was about a foot long. Yhwach created a glass vial to collect the blood from each dragon. Yhwach then created two boxes and stored each fang and vial of blood in the two boxes. "Here you go Ichigo," Yhwach said as two boxes appeared in front of Ichigo.
"Thank you," Ichigo replied.
"No problem." Yhwach, Kisara, and Valiona replied.
"Hey Eu, Ophis" Ichigo called from the peerage link.
"Yes, Ichigo?" Eu and Ophis replied.
"Can I get a feather from Yūyami?" Ichigo asked.
"Why?" Eu replied.
"I am planning to build a staff and was wondering if I can use a feather from Yūyami as staff core, "Ichigo replied.
"Sure," Eu replied.
"What about me?" Ophis asked.
"Can use a fang and some blood from you as well Ophis?" Ichigo asked.
"Sure," Ophis replied. A few minutes later, Yūyami appeared in a fireball, carrying a foot long box.
"Hello Yūyami." Ichigo greeted as Yūyami delivered the box to Ichigo...Yūyami cawed backed. "I'm going to take a feather is that ok?" Ichigo asked. Yūyami nodded. Ichigo took one of Yūyami's many black feathers. "Tell Eu and Ophis I said thank you," Ichigo said. Yūyami nodded as it disappeared in a fireball.
"Ichigo. I'll be there in a minute. I am currently being carried over there." Yasaka said.
"Carried?" Ichigo replied. A few seconds later, Ichigo could see from the window, four large men are wearing white face-coverings that covered the entire head, except the eyes. Other than that the uniform consists of a black garment and sandals with white tabi. All four of them are carrying a large black norimono [Japanese palanquin] with golden drapes. On the drapes in red ink is displaying the Yasaka's family symbol. The men lowered the norimono. The four men left their post as they stood facing outwards as Yasaka lifted the drapes and left the norimono followed by a Kunou. Ichigo walked over and opened the door for Yasaka.
"Hello Ichigo," Yasaka said as she kissed Ichigo's cheek.
"Hello Yasaka," Ichigo replied with a kiss on Yasaka's cheek.
"Hi Papa," Kunou said.
"Hello Kunou," Ichigo replied as he lifted her.
"H-h-hello Yasaka-hime," Miyuki said nervously.
"Hello Ozu Miyuki," Yasaka replied as she handed Miyuki a sealed scroll. Miyuki carefully took the scroll from Yasaka and carefully unrolled it. The scroll said that Yasaka gave Miyuki permission to handcraft Ichigo a staff for him. However, the entire process such as all material used, crafting techniques and other information relevant to the creation of Ichigo's staff is kept as a national secret.
"Yasaka-hime. Has a copy been sent to the Japanese Ministry of Magic?" Miyuki asked.
"A copy has already been forwarded to the Japanese Ministry of Magic," Yasaka replied.
"Very well," Miyuki said as she bowed toward Yasaka. "It has been an honor to be graced with your presents, Yasaka-hime," Miyuki said. Yasaka turned to Ichigo and handed him two boxes.
"Thank you, dear," Ichigo said as he kissed her on the cheek.
"No problem Ichigo," Yasaka replied.
Ichigo opened the door and gave Yasaka a long kiss on the forehead.
"Thank you for your help," Ichigo said.
"No problem my dear" Yasaka said. "Has your problem with Moka been resolved yet?"
"Not yet," Ichigo admitted. Ichigo took a knee as he kissed Kunou on the forehead.
"Bye Papa," Kunou said as she ran off to her mother. The four men remained standing facing outwards as Yasaka lifted the drapes and entered the norimono followed by a Kunou. The four men left their post as all of them grabbed a side of the norimono and lifted it the ground and began walking away.
"Do you have a cart where I can put all of these materials?" Ichigo asked. Miyuki wheeled out a small cart for Ichigo. Ichigo places Yasaka's box, Ophis's box, Yūyami's feather, Kisara, and Valiona's boxes and placed them on the cart.
"You need one more staff core," Miyuki said. Ichigo walked over to the wall with the magical cores. Ichigo waved his right hand over the compartment while his left hand remained on the cart. At last, Ichigo's hand stopped on the last compartment on the wall. Miyuki walked over and opened the compartment. Inside the compartment, there were long dark silver hairs.
"It's has been a long time since I used Thestral Hairs," Miyuki said.
"Thestral?" Ichigo asked.
"Thestral is a breed of winged horses with a skeletal body, face with reptilian features, and wide, leathery wings that resemble a bat's wings," Ruby said.
"Thestrals are, undeservedly, known as omens of misfortune and aggression by many wizards because they are visible only to those who have witnessed death at least once or due to their somewhat grim, gaunt and ghostly appearance," Miyuki added. Ichigo chuckled at the irony of choosing Thestral Hairs.
"What is so funny?" Ruby asked.
"Oh… it's nothing." Ichigo replied.
"It's nothing" Ruby replied. "The fact that your final staff core is something related to death is not something to laugh about!" Ruby practically shouted.
"If you want to know why I considered it funny, then I need your oath of silence," Ichigo said.
"Oath of silence" Ruby and Yukari questioned.
"You mean a witch's oath," Miyuki said.
"Why?" Ruby said.
"National Security," Ichigo replied.
"Really," Ruby said, giving Ichigo a questionable glare.
"It is," Ichigo replied.
"Very well," Miyuki said. "What is your name?" Miyuki asked.
"Kurosaki-Yamamoto Ichigo" Ichigo said.
"I, Ozu Miyuki of the Ancient Clan of Ozu, swear on my life and magic to speak to no one about the information Yamamoto-Kurosaki Ichigo is about to reveal," Miyuki said as she began to glow white as her magic begin to build up around her.
"Oath not accepted," Ichigo said. Miyuki stops glowing white as her magic safely dispersed.
"What?" Ruby and Yukari replied.
"You noticed," Miyuki said.
"You only mentioned you will not speak to anyone. It doesn't mention writing it down in a letter or other magical ways of informing others." Ichigo replied.
"You're smarter than you look," Miyuki said. "I, Ozu Miyuki of the Ancient Clan of Ozu, swear on my life and magic not attempt to inform anyone in any way about the information that Yamamoto-Kurosaki Ichigo is about to reveal to me," Miyuki said as she began to glow white as her magic began to build up once again.
"I, Yamamoto-Kurosaki Ichigo, Second Heir of the Noble and Most Ancient Clan of Yamamoto accept Ozu Miyuki of the Ancient Clan of Ozu's Oath," Ichigo replied as he began to glow multiple colors as his reiatsu also began to build up and mixed around with Miyuki's white-colored magic. Ichigo's reiatsu and Miyuki's magic glowed golden for a few seconds before disappearing. Ruby sighed as she stepped forward.
"I, Tōjō Ruby, swear on my life and magic not attempt to inform anyone in any way about the information that Yamamoto-Kurosaki Ichigo is about to reveal to me," Ruby said as she began to glow dark violet as her magic begin to build up around her.
"I, Yamamoto-Kurosaki Ichigo, Second Heir of the Noble and Most Ancient Clan of Yamamoto accept Tōjō Ruby's Oath," Ichigo replied as he began to glow multiple colors as his reiatsu also began to build up and mixed around with Ruby's dark violet-colored magic. Ichigo's reiatsu and Ruby's magic glowed golden for a few seconds before disappearing. Yukari nervously stepped forward.
"I, Sendo Yukari, swear on my life and magic not attempt to inform anyone in any way about the information that Yamamoto-Kurosaki Ichigo is about to reveal to me," Yukari said as she began to glow light pink as her magic begin to build up around her.
"I, Yamamoto-Kurosaki Ichigo, Second Heir of the Noble and Most Ancient Clan of Yamamoto accept Sendo Yukari's Oath," Ichigo replied as he began to glow multiple colors as his reiatsu also began to build up and mixed around with Yukari's pink-colored magic. Ichigo's reiatsu and Yukari's magic glowed golden for a few seconds before disappearing.
"Now that you secured our secrecy, why was it so funny?" Ruby asked.
"Have you heard the beings known as Shinigami?" Ichigo asked. Ruby and Yukari looked puzzled at the question.
"I have," Miyuki replied. "I have heard stories that Shinigami are beings who wore black robes and are in charge of the balance of life and death," Miyuki said.
"That is correct Miyuki," Ichigo said. "What about Hollows?" Ichigo asked.
"If I were corrected, Hollows are beings who are consumed by their negative emotions and only a Shinigami can save them." Miyuki guessed.
"Two for two," Ichigo said. "Lastly what about Quincies" Ichigo asked.
"QUINCIES," Ruby yelled. Ichigo looked at her with a slightly puzzled look. "Quincies are humans who can wield their Yōki to create bow and arrow to kill other Yōkai," Ruby said.
"Kind of right…" Ichigo said. "Miyuki anything to add," Ichigo asked.
"Quincies also attack Hollows," Miyuki said.
"Why are asking us these questions?" Yukari asked.
"Because Shinigami, Hollows, and Quincies are real," Ichigo said.
"WHAT!" The three said.
"I am a hybrid of Shinigami, Hollow, and Quincy," Ichigo said. Ruby got into a defensive stance with her wand out. "I'm not going to attack you, Ruby. If I intended to attack any of you, Yasaka wouldn't have proposed me to Mikogami." Ichigo said. Ruby lowered her wand as she still glared at Ichigo.
"Anyways, since Thestrals could only be seen if you witnessed death and I am related to death due to me being a Shinigami makes a lot of sense," Ichigo said.
"Anyways, we still need to find the wood for your staff," Miyuki said. Ichigo pushed his cart over to the wall with the compartments full of wood. Ichigo waved his right hand over the compartment while his left hand remained on the cart. Ichigo stopped his hand on seven different marked each of them on a piece of paper until Ichigo was done. Miyuki walked over and pulled the first compartment.
"Ash," Miyuki said as she placed it on the cart. She moved to the second compartment. "Aspen," Miyuki said as she placed it on the cart. She moved to the third compartment. "Ebony," Miyuki said as she placed it on the cart. She moved to the fourth compartment. "Elder," Miyuki said as she placed it on the cart. She moved to the fifth compartment. "Fir," Miyuki said as she placed it on the cart. She moved to the sixth compartment. "Pine," Miyuki said as she placed it on the cart. She moved to the seventh compartment. "Yew," Miyuki said as she placed it on the cart. Both Yukari and Ruby looked at the immense materials on the cart for Ichigo's staff. As Ichigo pushed his cart to the counter, Ichigo suddenly felt a pull to the smaller chest on the wall. Ichigo pushed his cart over to that chest.
"Ichigo what are you doing?" Ruby asked.
"I felt my 'magic' pulled me over to this chest," Ichigo said.
"So your staff will also have gems as well," Miyuki said.
"Gems," The three said. "Some wands or staffs also have a gem if their focus on elemental magic," Miyuki said as she brought out her wand. On the tip of her wand, there was a bluish-white gem. "I have an affinity to ice magic," Miyuki explained as she opened the chest and pulled what appears to be a large jewelry case with many little drawers. Ichigo once again Ichigo waved his right hand over the compartment while his left hand remained on the cart. Ichigo stopped his hand on seven different marked each of them on a piece of paper until Ichigo was done.
Miyuki walked over and pulled the first compartment.
"Ruby," Miyuki said as she placed it on the cart. She moved to the second compartment. "Sapphire," Miyuki said as she placed it on the cart. She moved to the third compartment. "Emerald," Miyuki said as she placed it on the cart. She moved to the fourth compartment. "Imperial Topaz," Miyuki said as she placed it on the cart. She moved to the fifth compartment. "Black Star Gemstone," Miyuki said as she placed it on the cart. She moved to the sixth compartment. "White Star Gemstone," Miyuki said as she placed it on the cart. She moved to the seventh compartment. "Rainbow Moonstone," Miyuki said as she placed it on the cart. Ichigo pushed his cart over to Miyuki's counter.
"How much will my wand cost?" Yukari asked.
"It's free to remember. "Miyuki said.
"Now, how much will this cost?" Ichigo asked.
"I cannot answer that yet," Miyuki said.
"Why?" Ichigo asked.
"A few reasons," Miyuki said. "The first is that there are some materials here I have never worked with so I will need to call for my children to help me," Miyuki said.
"Very well," Ichigo said. "Do you think you can give me an estimate time frame?"
"Give me a week." Miyuki requested.
"Very well," Ichigo said. With that Ichigo, Ruby and Yukari said their good-bye to Miyuki as they left her store. Right when they left, Miyuki ran to the door and flipped the closed sign and ran to the backroom to gather her children to assist in the greatest magical item ever.
Scene Change
Ichigo, Ruby, and Yukari helped Ichigo purchase some basic magic books and a few interesting ones. After that, they left Banzai Bazaar and drove back to Yōkai Academy. All three of them walked over to Mikogami's office and entered the underground training area.
"Kyōka, Shirayuki, and Suzumebachi, please bring your student back here. Also, can someone tell Mikogami to meet us" Ichigo said?
"Sure Ichigo."Kyōka and Shirayuki said.
"I'll tell Mikogami," Suzumebachi said. A few minutes later, Kyōka, Shirayuki, Suzumebachi, and Mikogami met Ichigo with a tired Newspaper Club.
"How was training?" Ichigo asked.
"Mizore wasn't creative," Shirayuki said.
"Kurumu needs to focus more," Kyōka said.
"Pink Hair Moka needs to get out of her shy nature," Suzumebachi said.
"Tsukune is still not accepting his transformation," Mikogami said.
"I see. Did you give your students homework?" Ichigo asked.
"I did," Shirayuki said.
"So, did I," Kyōka said.
"I told her to think of why she wants to train…"Suzumebachi said.
"I told him something similar," Mikogami said.
"Very well," Ichigo said. "Thank you Shirayuki," Ichigo said as he kissed Shirayuki on the cheek. "Thank you Kyōka." Ichigo said as he kissed Kyōka on the cheek."Thank you Suzumebachi." Ichigo said as he kissed Suzumebachi on the cheek. All the girls were blushing and returned to Ichigo's mindscape. "Moka," Ichigo said.
"Yes?" Moka replied.
"I was wondering if we can have a private conversation," Ichigo asked.
"Um… sure," Moka said. Before anyone could question Moka or Ichigo, Ichigo walked over to Moka, lifted her in a bridal carry and shunpō'ed out of the training ground. Ichigo stopped on the roof of Yōkai Academy and placed her down gently.
"Ichigo," Moka said.
"Yes?" Ichigo asked.
"I was wondering… why did you keep your promise to me? I saw that many other women want to be in a relationship with you. Many of them are more beautiful than me. But you all turned them down for me." Moka said. "Why?" Moka asked.
"Why?" Ichigo repeated. "I love you. You were there when I needed you. You were the first person I fully opened my heart to. You also gave me a daughter." Ichigo said.
"I know," Moka said as she kissed Ichigo on the lip.
"I want to talk to Ichigo."Inner Moka said.
"Inner Moka wants to talk to you," Moka said.
"Moka, how many times do I have to tell you, she is not your inner self. You might refer to her mind but I will treat both of you as Moka." Ichigo said.
"I know…" Moka whispered.
"Stop it. I want to talk to Ichigo!" Inner Moka said.
"Ichigo she wants to talk to you," Moka said. Ichigo smiled.
"Alright," Ichigo said. "Before I talk to her, you can get a nibble," Ichigo said.
"REALLY," Moka said. Ichigo nodded as he tilted his head, exposing his neck. Moka walked over to Ichigo and began to lick Ichigo's exposed neck. She did this for a few seconds before bit down on Ichigo's neck. Ichigo's reiatsu rich blood began to drip out of the neck wound and into Moka's mouth. Ichigo waited a few seconds before pulling Moka's Rosario. Moka began to transforms into her inner form. Her hair changed from pink to silver. Her green eyes became more demonic, having red irises and slit pupils. Moka continued sucking Ichigo's blood. The two stood there for a few more seconds before Moka let go of Ichigo's neck and kiss the neck wound. She looked in slight amazement as the wound immediately healed up.
"So Moka," Ichigo said, regaining her attention, what do you want to talk about?" Ichigo asked.
"I… want to explain to me," Moka said.
"Very well," Ichigo said.
"After what happened, my father sent me back home so that he can make sure that my pregnancy was safe," Moka said as she pulled out a photo and handed it to Ichigo. Ichigo looked at the photo. The photo has Moka in hospital robes. Her silver hair was a mess. All of this was all over the place. In her arm was a small baby with orange hair. "I was planning to name her after your mother but, my father objected it." Moka continued.
"What's her name?" Ichigo asked.
"Her name is Elizabeth Masaki Akashiya," Moka said.
"I thought your father forbids you from adding my mother's name to her," Ichigo said.
"I managed to add it as her middle name," Moka said.
"What happened next?" Ichigo asked.
"Once I recovered from the pregnancy, he told me that I'll be sent to Yōkai Academy," Moka said. "I ended up crashing to Tsukune. During an altercation, Tsukune managed to pull my Rosario off and awaken me. At the time we thought this was a sign to move on." Moka admitted.
"I see," Ichigo said. "Moka, I understand your reasoning and I will never stop loving you," Ichigo said as he hugged her.
"Thank you for forgiving me and my weakness," Moka said as she hugged him back. Suddenly they heard a loud slam the door. They turned to see a young girl with green eyes, flaming orange hair that are tied in two bushy ponytails with big red bows, and fair her head was a black bat flapping around her.
"Kokoa" Moka said, upon recognizing her younger sister.
"Onee-sama" Kokoa cried out. "Why are you with that bastard again! And how is that bastard alive? I thought that Oto-sama took care of him!" Kokoa questioned. Before Ichigo or Moka could reply to her questions, Kokoa grabbed the flying bat as it transformed into a giant mace.
"Don't worry Onee-sama. I'll save you from his grasp and finished what Oto-sama started." Kokoa said as she charged towards Ichigo.
"Kokoa," Moka yelled as Kokoa swung her Morning Star at Ichigo. Ichigo raised his left hand as he caught Kokoa's attack.
"WHAT!" Kokoa said as she tries to move her weapon away from Ichigo. But, Ichigo kept a strong grip on the mace.
"Hello, Kokoa. I'm amazed that you remembered me." Ichigo said as he began to slowly squeeze Kokoa's mace. The mace shaped bat struggled to escape Ichigo's grip but Ichigo was too strong.
"STOP" Kokoa begged as she tried to help her bat familiar escape. Ichigo allowed this to go on for a few more seconds before letting go of the mace; causing Kokoa to fall on her butt. "Kō-chan are you alright?" Kokoa asked. The bat returned to its original form.
"I'm a little sore but alright," Kō-chan replied.
"So other than trying to attack Ichigo, what do you want?" Moka asked.
"I just wanted to spend time with you Onee-sama," Kokoa replied. Moka sighed.
"Kokoa, I am seventeen years old and you're only fifteen. You need to grow into your person." Moka said.
"But I am," Kokoa replied.
"Then tell me, what did you achieve by yourself?" Moka asked.
"Um…" Kokoa said. Ichigo decided that these sisters need a helping hand.
"Kokoa come here," Ichigo said. Moka and Kokoa looked at Ichigo. "Come on," Ichigo said. Kokoa slowly walked towards the two. Ichigo created one loveseat for the sisters and another chair for Ichigo. The three sat down. Both Kokoa and Moka were staring at Ichigo. "Kokoa please explain to Moka why you hate me," Ichigo said. It took a few seconds before Kokoa replied.
"I…I don't hate you," Kokoa admitted.
"Then why did you wanted to attack Ichigo?" Moka asked.
"Is it wrong to be jealous of him and you!?" Kokoa said. "When I managed to find you in Karakura Town and try to hang out with you, you push me aside so that you could spend more time with Ichigo," Kokoa said.
"Um…" Moka said, trying to figure out how to respond.
"I'm sorry Kokoa," Ichigo said. The two looked back at Ichigo. "I'm sorry for accidentally stealing your Onee-san from you," Ichigo said. "I understand what you feel. When I was younger, my two little sisters would compete with each other to try and get my attention. But now, they learned how to share. Kokoa, both of us need to learn how to share your Onee-san." Ichigo said.
"But I don't want to share her," Kokoa said.
"I know but, if you don't learn how to share your Onee-san with others, it will make her sad," Ichigo said. "Do you want Moka to be sad?" Ichigo asked.
"No," Kokoa admitted.
"Then you need to learn how to share her," Ichigo said as he stood up. "Moka. Kokoa. Use this time to help rekindle that family bond." Ichigo said as he shunpō'ed away, leaving Moka and Kokoa on the roof. Ichigo returned to his room that Mikogami provided. Ichigo took a quick shower and fell asleep.
Notes
1) Banzai Bazaar is from Cragglerock82's Fanfiction, Harry Potter and the Jade Dragon. It is Japan's equivalent of Diagon Alley.