Shinigami of the Shinto

Okay, so this surprisingly got the number of faves it needed to continue. So here you go. But before I go on I'm going to say that this is now a short story, it will get nine more chapters, and if y'all want more there will need to be more faves. The reason for this is because I don't want to write a huge story as I did with my ASoIaF/Warhammer story, it got so large and complicated that I just gave up on it.

Another is that this is taking the place of the Fullbringer Arc. So Genjo or whatever his name is, is not appearing. Also, the trip to hell happened already, it happened about a week before Ichigo lost his powers. Also like most DxD/Bleach fanfics, Ichigo will be getting a harem… I won't say much for Issei.

And with all of that, Enjoy.

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Karakura Town - Earlier That Day

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Kisuke was in his basement with Isshin, and Rukia, all three of them standing around a glowing blue katana, when he heard the bell of his shop's front door opening. "Kisuke!" Five voices called out, all of them recognizable for all three of them, they were then followed by the sound of six people making their way down to the basement.

Kisuke waited a minute until he heard people were behind him. He turned around to see Sado, Uryu, Orihime, Keigo, Mizuiro, Tatsuki standing there. The man smiled but raised a brow as he said. "What a surprise, it's been a while since all of you have been here. What can I help you with?"

All of them immediately took notice of the glowing katana but didn't mention it. "Something spiritual happened in class, in front of Ichigo, and he noticed it." They all said at the same time.

Urahara blinked twice as he tried to understand what they said. But he wasn't the only one for Isshin also blinked. The father was the one to respond. "Okay, what happened with Ichigo? Also one of you tell us, we don't need all of you saying it at once."

Tatsuki was the one to respond. "Ichigo interacted with a spiritual orb in class." Everyone nodded, and Isshin's eye's widened a bit at that.

Kisuke thought was emotionless. "Explain." He said, and Tatsuki did, and after a few minutes, the scientist, father, and shinigami knew the details.

"So a glowing orb appeared in front of Ichigo, and he reacted to it?" Rukia clarified, the teens all nodded. "How can that be, Ichigo lost all of his spiritual powers?"

Everyone looked over to the scientist, looking for an answer. Said man was looking at the ground, quietly, and muttering one thing. "Why now?"

Isshin glared at the scientist, and went to speak, but was interrupted when the bells went off again, and the sound of his oldest daughter spoke. "Mr. Hat-and-Clogs!" And without noise, the man appeared upstairs. Once the girl saw him, she spoke. "Ichigo is gone."

Urahara was quiet as the sounds of the people made their way upstairs. Kisuke looked to the black-haired girl and spoke. "Explain what happened."

Karin nodded, but when she noticed her father behind the blonde man. "Dad? What are you doing here?"

Isshin shook his head. "That's not important, tell us what happened to Ichigo, Karin." The teen was confused but nodded and went on and explained. Everyone was confused and worried when she finished.

Again everyone looked towards the scientist, looking for an answer, and again he was silent as he looked to the floor of his shop.

Rukia was the one to question him. "Urahara what's happening? What do you know that we don't?" There was no response from the man as he continued looking at the ground.

Isshin who was tired of the silence grabbed the man by the collar and shouted. "What's going on with my son, Kis-!?" But before could finish, he saw the look in the man's eyes and saw anger.

"Let go of me, Isshin." The man said, and the father did. The scientist straightened his hair and spoke. "Tessai." The man appeared. "Ready the van, we are making a trip to Kyoto." The man nodded and went to do what the scientist ordered.

Tatsuki looked to the man and asked. "Why are you going to Kyoto? What's in Kyoto that could help us find Ichigo?" She clenched her fist as she questioned the store owner.

Kisuke was quiet for a few seconds, but then released a sigh and answered. "The home of Yasaka, the embodiment of Amaterasu, the Sun Goddess, and the true mother of Ichigo Kurosaki…well back then he was just a soul."

Everyone looked at the man with wide eyes and opened mouths, as they fully took in the information they were just told, and all at once, they shouted. "Explain!" Making the scientist cover his ears, and release a sigh.

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Takamagahara

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Amaterasu was smiling as she finally got to see her son. It's been seventeen years since he saw him… well not him but his soul, the soul she made and she was proud she picked the right people to be his parents. For now, he is more powerful than she ever dreamed he could be.

The goddess watched as the boy took in the knowledge she just gave him, and how his eyes widened, when he heard a voice, and how they then looked very dreamy.

Amaterasu then looked at the rusty, and old spear that appeared with her son, she noticed it glowing. She looked back to her son and found him looking around as if he was looking for something. The goddess kneeled back down beside her son and grabbed the glowing spear, and held it out to her son, which made him look towards it and up at her. She smiled and said. "I believe this is what you are looking for, my son."

Ichigo looked down at the glowing spear, that the goddess was holding out towards him, and reached out to it. The closer his hand got, the glowing started getting brighter, and then the thought of having his powers returned, and without any more hesitation, he reached out the last bit and grabbed the wood of the spear, and within seconds Ichigo lost consciousness, falling back, and letting go of the spear.

But as Amaterasu held onto it, it started to transform, the old, rusty spearhead, and the old, mouldy, wood disappeared. In their place was something beautiful. In the place of the wood was a dark blue rod, that is larger than normal spears, it features gold decorations that were in the shape of arrows, that spiral in a double helix pattern, that finish at the top of the rob. At the top of the spear, where the pattern ends, is a white circle, that is clear in the centre but instead has a cross, leaving the corners clear. The spearhead is silver that is longer than normal spearheads, and it was being held to the spear by a small stud that has four protrusions, two on each side.

The spear wasn't only powerful but also beautiful, and Amaterasu was proud that it was in her son's hands and not another's.

Amaterasu looked down at her unconscious son and smiled. "You will have your powers back, and more, my son." She placed the spear down beside her son, leaned over and kissed him on the forehead.

When the goddess leaned back she waved at a group of Miko-dressed kitsunes. They raced over to her, bowed, and all at once said. "Amaterasu-sama."

The goddess nodded and stood up saying. "Put my son into a room, and when he awakens, come tell me." She finished, getting a bow from all of them, and disappeared to her throne room, where she will be telling all the Kamis what has happened.

But before she could go in that direction, her human carrier, Yasaka contacted her. "My lady, a group of people are here for you." There was silence, and Yasaka continued. "They are here for the return of Ichigo Kurosaki."

In an instant, the sun that was once bright and warm dimmed, and in its place was cold and dark clouds. The only thing that followed was the response. "I'll be right there."

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Elsewhere

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When Ichigo opened his eyes he was welcomed by the moon looking down on him. The moon was beautiful, full, and large, almost as if it was coming towards him. After seconds of looking he was reminded of what just happened and where he was.

The orange-haired boy shot up from where he was, and he was greeted by the sight of trees, upon trees. All around him were trees. Ichigo got to his feet and looked down at himself hoping to find himself wearing the black shihakushō. But instead, he was wearing the same thing he was earlier, his school pants, and a black t-shirt he was wearing under his uniform shirt.

Releasing a sigh he looked back up to the trees, and into the darkness, they were hiding. Ichigo then went towards the trees and into the shadows, they were casting… well that was what he thought, but instead, he found a spear, an interesting, and beautiful-looking spear being thrown at him.

Ichigo, after years of practice, took a step to the side, and tried to find who threw the spear, but found no one. But then he heard a yell from behind him. "Behind you, Hybrid!" And without a second to think, he dodged the unseen spear and looked to where he heard the voice.

There he found a tall man, who had long shoulder-length brown hair, and ocean blue eyes. The man had broad shoulders, and a muscular build, as if he fought in countless battles. The brown-haired man was wearing the armour of ancient roman, minus a shortsword, shield, and helmet. But what got Ichigo's attention the most was the glowing yellow halo around the man's head.

Ichigo went to speak but was interrupted when a demonic but chill voice spoke up. "He isn't the only one you should be focusing on, Hybrid!"

Ichigo turned around and found a man with brownish blonde hair going past his shoulders, the man also had evil red eyes. The unknown man was wearing torn jeans, and a leather jacket over a white t-shirt, he was also wearing black shoes. But the ten black leathery wings, five on the left, and others on the right.

It didn't take Ichigo long to understand what the winged man meant, for the man was also wielding a longsword, one that's blade was pure black, minus the tip being steel, with golden engravings in the black part that started from the base and ended only a few centimetres from where it ended. It had a flat crossguard made of twisted metal and with rounded caps, and it ended with a twisted black leather and inleiding of gold.

Ichigo blinked and sidestepped away from the blade, and then when the winged man went for his head. Ichigo then looked back towards where the spear-wielding man was and found that he wasn't there. The orange head then looked back towards the winged man and found both men standing there.

That was when he asked the question. "Who are you and why are you in my head!?" Ichigo finished with a sidestep when the speared man threw it at him, and Ichigo then followed it with another when the winged man thrust his sword at him.

When he got the answer it comes from where the spear was thrown. "Well, it's pretty obvious as to why we're here, Hybrid." The spear-wielding man stopped and appeared behind him, holding the speartip to his back. "But who we are… you will have to show us that you are worthy, and know the truth of your origins to know our names."

Then it happened, Ichigo notices two silhouettes exiting the forest. One was a bearded man with long black hair, with sunglasses covering his eyes, and a black cloak hiding everything but his legs, and boots. The one beside the cloaked man was pale white, with yellow sinister eyes that screamed kill, and a wicked grin, he was wearing white shihakushō.

Ichigo's eyes widened seeing them. He thought he lost both of them then, using Mugetsu. But here they were siding in front of him.

"Hey King, long time no see." The insane voice of his hollow powers spoke. In all honesty, Ichigo was happy to hear that voice, yes the person was insane and wanted his body, but over the months of being without it, he grew to miss it.

Zangetsu was the one that continued. "Ichigo close your eyes, and feel what's around you." Ichigo forgot about the spear that was being held to his back when he saw his two spirits, so he didn't notice it leaving, and also made it easy for him to listen to his zanpakuto.

So without a worry, Ichigo closed his eyes and breathed. Ichigo's eyes widened when he felt what was happening. He felt the spiritual power of the Captains, and Lieutenants of the Gotei 13, the Captain-Commander's, he also felt Urahara's group's spiritual pressure, and then his father's.

"Yes, King," Hichigo spoke, getting Ichigo's attention. "They poured their spiritual power into a sword that Hat-and-Clogs made just for you." The grin widened. "They broke a law for you, King! An ancient law that your friend was almost executed for!" He started laughing insanely. But with a sudden stop, Ichigo watched as the wicked grin vanished he watched as hichigo looked at him seriously. "But that isn't why we are here."

Zangetsu nodded. "Indeed." Drawing Ichigo's attention to him. "The reason we are here is because of what he said." He pointed to the man wielding the spear. "To tell you the truth about your origins… and what I truly am."

"What do you mean Zangetsu? What do you mean by that?" Ichigo asked, and when he got his answer it was by Zangetsu bringing his hand out of under his cloak, and a reishi sword appeared.

Ichigo's eyes widened seeing it. "I am not your shinigami powers Ichigo. I am your Quincy powers, from your mother." Zangetsu… no whoever he is, explained. "Who you thought was your hollow power, was also your shinigami powers."

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Minutes Later

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Ichigo was annoyed as he looked at the being that lied to him. But he wasn't mad at him. The being wanted to protect him, keep him safe, and when he failed, he helped, he gave him the power he needed, and with it, he was able to protect his friends, and family.

"I'm sorry, Ichigo." The being that held his mother's power said. "I've been lying to you this whole time."

Ichigo shook his head. "You were trying to protect me. I don't blame you." Ichigo smiled at the being. "But even if you aren't my shinigami powers you helped me and taught me what I needed, and still I've known you as Zangetsu, and even if he is the true Zangetsu, you are still Zangetsu… both of you are Zangetsu."

The man had wide eyes when Ichigo said those words, and Ichigo saw a tear going down his cheek. The cloaked man closed his eyes and nodded. "Thank you, Ichigo." He opened his and looked towards the orange hair teen. "If we are both Zangetsu, then when you call on us it might get confusing for which one you mean. So for that reason call me Yhwach."

Ichigo nodded. "Of course Yhwach." The two spiritual beings smiled and vanished into thin air, leaving blue, and white dust where Yhwach was, and black and red dust where Zangetsu was.

The orange-haired boy then remembered where he was and who he was fighting, and turned in the direction he remembered the two men are and saw that they were watching. "So who are you two?"

The two beings readied their weapons and the one that wielded the spear spoke. "You know of your origins, but you haven't accepted us." Ichigo watched as the two jumped towards him. Ichigo readied himself for them but he was reminded of the time when he accepted Tensa Zangetsu.

With that, he relaxed his body and felt the two weapons impale him. Both men smiled, and the one with the wings spoke. "So you remembered that time then. Good. Well, I let the Roman introduce himself first."

Both of them let go of their weapons well the blades were still inside of Ichigo. The said man smiled and said. "My name is Longinus, the Holy Spear, the Spear of Destiny, and the spear that stabbed Christ in the side as he was crucified."

Ichigo listened, as his eyes grew tired, and as the spear slowly dissolved into a glowing light and as, and it was followed by the man.

The wingman continued. "I'm Lucifer, the Devil, Ruler of Demons, and the Evil One. You have shown you are worthy of me, and my powers. I am the one who fought god, and the one St Michael kicked from the heavens." He finished retracting his demonic wings, and just like Longinus he also vanished.

When Ichigo nodded this time he fell unconscious, and the sword was turned to glowing dust and entered his body. Unknown to Ichigo, his inner world changed. Skyscrapers appeared in the distance, and with the giant chess pieces.

Ichigo's body then vanished leaving the space empty, and where he once was a giant king piece appeared, and further away a giant Gate of Hell appeared, but that wasn't the only thing that appeared, for in the distance a scream could be heard.

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TBC

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The next chapter is Urahara's and Amaterasu's conversation, and more.