Chapter 9: Invasion VI- Fire vs. Ice

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The Real Itachi: is the Real Itachi

Itachi/Itachi Clone: Itachi's Shadow Clone

"And, good-bye, Captain Hitsugaya," Momo said as she thrust Tobiume towards Toshiro's back.

CLANG!

Captain Hitsugaya's Zanpakuto repelled Momo's blade away, sending it flying. While Momo was stunned, Toshiro kept his serious look on his face.

"Alright, whoever you are, why don't you reveal yourself!" Hitsugaya demanded.

Momo smiled and then she clapped her hands and laughed. Then her voice became more male-like.

"Well done, I never thought you would see through my disguise!" the male voice coming from Momo's mouth spoke, "Tell me, what gave me away?"

Captain Hitsugaya pointed his Zanpakuto at the imposter of his childhood friend.

"No matter how many times I tell her to call me by my title, she always calls me, Shiro-chan, not Captain Hitsugaya!"

The imposter lifted his hand and slowly moved it right to left, changing Momo's feature to that of Itachi Uchiha.

Toshiro's eyes narrowed in anger, "So, you are one of those Ryoka who took Renji down!"

Itachi shrugged, "That I am. And I am amazed that you knew where we were heading."

Toshiro sneered, "I know what you are looking for I'm not going to let you get it!"

"The Flamberge and Vorpal Swords, am I right?" Itachi guessed.

Toshiro looked surprised, How does he know their names?

"Seems that you know what I'm talking about," Itachi said, "now be a good boy and just let me have them."

"I won't let you get it!"

Itachi leaned his head, "It? You mean, 'them.'"

"We have only one of them," Toshiro said, "even if I knew where the other is, I won't tell you! Now prepare yourself."

"Very well," Itachi said, brushing his hair back, "but, I warn you, that you will not defeat me."

"We'll see about that!" Hitsugaya yelled as he charged towards the Uchiha, "Sit upon the Frozen Heavens, Hyorinmaru!"

The two prodigies charged and collided...Their battle has begun.

Seireitei- 1st Division

"Do we have any idea where these Ryoka are?" Yamamoto asked the Captains in the room.

"I sensed Captain Hitsugaya's Spirit Pressure increased just now," Captain Ukitake, "near the Twelfth Division."

"That's unfortunate for them," Captain Kurotsuchi said, gleefully, "they won't be able to get through the security system. Only Lieutenants and Captains and the researchers can get through."

"Then we have little time before they get through! Capture them! If they refuse, use force if necessary!" Yamamoto declared.

"YES, SIR!"

Seireitei- Near the Twelfth Division's R&D Building

The fight had already escalated to new heights. Captain Hitsugaya, already bloodied by Itachi's attacks, kept his cold posture as he stared at his opponent. Itachi had some scratches on him, but none to serious.

"Why...why are you so powerful?" Captain Hitsugaya asked.

"I guess not even a child prodigy like yourself is no match against me," Itachi replied.

Captain charged again, with Hyorinmaru pointed directly at Itachi. Just as the blade pierced Itachi's chest, he grabbed the blade and pushed it aside. Before Captain Hitsugaya pulled away, Itachi punched him in the chest, sending him flying towards a nearby building.

The young captain emerged from the rubble as he looked at Itachi again.

"This is getting old," Itachi said, "do you want to know why you are losing to me?"

"I couldn't care less what you think!" Hitsugaya replied, "I will kill you!"

"Incorrect. The moment you and I first made contact, your defeat was guaranteed."

Captain Hitsugaya scoffed.

"Maybe if you performed this 'Bankai,' you may have a slight chance of victory."

Hitsugaya scoffed again, "I don't need to perform Bankai to defeat you!"

Itachi sighed, "Alright, have it your way."

He quickly launched a stream of black fire aimed towards the young captain.

Twelfth Division's R&D Building- Exterior

"Are we there yet?" Kisame asked, dragging the now conscious Momo.

"Just a little further, Kisame," The Real Itachi said.

Morpheus just stared at the prisoner whose DNA he just absorbed.

"Shiro-chan will stop you! I just know it!" Momo said to Morpheus.

The three stopped as they looked at her.

"Impossible," Morpheus said, "Shiro-chan as you say is losing his battle against Mr. Itachi's double. Unless he is powerful than him, Shiro-chan will die."

Momo shook her head, "You're lying!"

The Real Itachi stared at her, "My clone is strong enough to kill him. Like Morpheus said, if he doesn't perform Bankai, he will be destroyed."

Soon, Momo started kicking Kisame on the side, trying to break free. Kisame soon lost his hold on her and allowed her to flee and try to help her Shiro-chan.

"She's getting away!" Kisame yelled.

"After her, Kisame," The Real Itachi said, "Morpheus and I will get the swords."

Kisame nodded and ran in the direction Momo went.

Near the Twelfth Division's R&D Building

Captain Hitsugaya barely dodged the black flames as they streamed by, hitting the building next to the young Captain, setting it ablaze.

"Impressive, you dodge that with ease," Itachi said.

Captain Hitsugaya scoffed again.

"Hmmm...what is with you? Are you accepting the fact that you lost?"

The young captain ignored him.

"I think you are. You finally realize that as long as you do not perform Bankai, you will be destroyed. If you did perform Bankai, you may have lived."

"Spare me your ideas!" Captain Hitsugaya said, as he was getting ready to attack.

"SHIRO-CHAN!"

Captain Hitsugaya looked towards the direction of that voice. There she was...

"Momo!" Hitsugaya called out.

"Shiro-chan! That guy is an imposter!" Hinamori called out.

Toshiro's eyes widen in surprise.

"A clone? You are a clone?" Hitsugaya asked.

"Correct, I'm amazed she found out my secret. I wonder..." As the clone said this, a hand quickly covered Momo's mouth.

Kisame came from behind and pointed his Samehada at the girl.

"She's got a big mouth!" Kisame said.

Captain Hitsugaya's eyes narrowed, "Let her go, NOW!"

"You are in no position to order us around!" The Itachi Clone said, "Now perform Bankai and let us end this."

"How many times do I have to tell you, I will beat you without performing Bankai!" Captain Hitsugaya said angrily, "Now, let Momo go!"

The Itachi Clone nodded, "Very well, Kisame..."

Kisame looked at the clone of his partner, "Let her go?"

"Yes and...KILL HER right in front of her boyfriend!"

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