Orihime went with Ichigo, Rukia, and Karin to the Kurosaki Clinic. They thought it was just a normal patient that Yuzu was looking after, but they found out it was Zenou. Yuzu just realized that Zenou was a bad guy, but she couldn't believe it.

"Why are you here?" Rukia said.

"Isn't it obvious? He came here for us." Ichigo said.

"No, I didn't." Zenou said.

"Liar." Karin said.

"No. He's telling the truth." Yuzu said. "He looked like he was in horrible condition. I brought him here to try and get better."

"She speaks the truth." Zenou said. "I had no idea that this young girl was your younger sister. She only sought to try and cure me even when I told her it was futile." Zenou looked over to Orihime and saw she was the only one out of the four that was scowling him. "Why do you hold a sorrow look on your face?"

"Don't change the subject." Ichigo said as he charged at him.

"Ichigo, don't!" Yuzu said, but he wasn't listening. Zenou held out his arm and formed a triangular shield and Ichigo ran right into it.

"You idiot. Don't forget that this one can use the Shun Shun Raikko as well." Rukia said. "Riesin even implied that he is the strongest out of all of them. He might even be stronger than Riesin."

"I suppose it's time I take my leave." Zenou said. He held out his hand and a shot out one of the Shun Shun Raikko from his hand and sliced a hole through the wall. He dispersed his shield and left.

"Wait!" Yuzu said as he went after her.

"Yuzu, come back." Ichigo demanded, but Yuzu wasn't stopping.

"I'll go and get her." Orihime said as she hurried out.

"Hang on." Ichigo said as he wanted to go after both of them. He didn't when Isshin came out of nowhere and kicked him to the ground. "What the hell, old man?"

"You should always expect the unexpected." Isshin said. "Anyway, what happened here? Ichigo, what did you do?"

"I didn't do anything, but I don't have time for you." Ichigo said as he got up. "I've got to go help Yuzu and Orihime."

"Ichigo, hold on a minute." Rukia said.

"I can't." Ichigo said.

"I don't think Zenou really wants to fight." Rukia said.

"What makes you say that?" Karin said.

"He could have stayed and fight, but he decided to retreat instead." Rukia said. "I don't know if it's because his illness interferes with his abilities or not, but I just think there's something different."

"I still don't see why I need to wait." Ichigo said.

"I think this is something Orihime can handle. It will be alright." Rukia reassured, but Ichigo still wasn't sure.

…

Zenou

With the sun setting down, Zenou ran down the streets, but he was having trouble breathing. He leaned against a wall and held himself up until he was able to breathe again.

"Stop! Wait!" He looked behind him and saw Yuzu caught up to him.

"You again? Why did you come after me?" Zenou said.

"First, my name is Yuzu. Second, I couldn't let you walk out like that." Yuzu said. "You're not well. I also want to hear the truth. Are you really a bad person?"

"Only in the eyes of your siblings and their friends." Zenou said. "They do not agree with what my father plans. Isn't that right, Orihime?" Yuzu looked behind herself and saw Orihime was able to catch up to them.

"Orihime, it's not true, is it?" Yuzu asked. "Is this guy here really the bad guy?"

"I'm afraid he is." Orihime said. "His father is the leader of a group that sees all other beings inferior to them. They believe they are gods. Just what is it you and your friends are up to, Zenou? Misha told me that you are the only one Riesin would talk to about his plans. So just what are all of you up to?"

"What my father seeks is to gain a power." Zenou said. "A power that will cure me of my lifelong illness. Once that happens, I will use my power for him and we shall create his world."

"But why you?" Orihime said.

"I am the chosen one. The power of the Shun Shun Raikko has chosen to hold all of its power." Zenou said. "The only thing that is holding me back is my sickness. Once I am cure, I shall grant my father's wishes."

"But you hold more power than your father." Orihime said. "If you don't agree with what your father wants, you can stand against it. You can stop him if you want."

"What would you know?" Zenou said.

"I do know that I love this world and I don't want anything to happen to it." Orihime said. "I'll stop you if I have to."

"You don't hold the power." Zenou said. "You had the chance to join us, but you corrupted yourself by obtaining the powers of a soul reaper. My father will change this world and you with everyone will either bow to us or be destroyed." Both of them stared the other down, but Orihime saw something by looking at his eyes. It sounded to her that he was just being a tool for his father and she actually felt sorry for him.

"Why?" Yuzu said as she held her head down low. "Why would you or your father want to do something that sounds so horrible?"

"It is his way. It is what my father wishes and I will fulfill his wishes." Zenou said. "Once he finds the information he needs, it will happen. It's already begun. If he hasn't returned already, my father is in the Soul Society and destroying the soul reapers."

"He's what?! That must be why the senkaimon refuses to open." Orihime said.

"My father draws closer to our goal. Soon, all shall bow to us." Zenou said.

"But it's wrong!" Yuzu said as she raised her head. "I know you must have some sense of right and wrong. It just sounds like your father is using you."

"Yuzu's right. Zenou, is this really what you want?" Orihime said, but Zenou didn't really know how to answer that.

"You must not be able to see that it's wrong. Up until I came across you, you never even knew about kindness." Yuzu said. "You don't have to do this. We can help you get better. Please don't destroy and ruin the lives of so many."

"Yuzu…" Zenou said. He wasn't really sure what to do. Zenou has been raised to look down on humans, but Yuzu was trying to reach out to him after she helped him. Zenou didn't get the chance to speak anymore as he felt a rift in dimensions opened up and Zenou was pulled inside.

"Zenou!" Yuzu called out as she reached for him, but he was already gone before she could do anymore for him.

…

The Mansion

Riesin pulled his son through the rift. His son dropped on all fours and Zenou looked up to him and noticed the book he was holding.

"Welcome back." Riesin said.

"Father? When did you return?" Zenou said.

"A while ago." Riesin said. "I was able to find the information I was looking for. All that is left is to bring out the Jinsei Hana."

"Jinsei Hana? Life flower?" Zenou said.

"That's right, my son. Once you have a taste of that flower's nectar, you will be cured of your illness and be given powers the likes of which you have never known." Riesin said.

"Where do we find it?" Zenou asked.

"It's not in a general location." Riesin said. "We have to make it appear. If we perform a little ritual in a highly spiritual place…like Karakura Town….we can have it bloom. However, it is going to require six who hold the power of the Shun Shun Rikka or the Shun Shun Raikko."

"But, father, there is only five of us." Zenou reminded.

"Not to worry. Rinnosuke and Omai are getting the sixth." Riesin said and we all know who that last person is.

…

Orihime's Apartment

Renji, Chad, and Uryu stayed at Orihime's apartment since she asked them to. They were keeping Misha company, but it has been awkward since Misha has been shy around them the whole time. Renji was getting a little frustrated with waiting around for Orihime to come back.

"How come we have to keep waiting here? Where's Orihime?" Renji complained.

"Stop complaining, Renji." Uryu said.

"Uryu's right. Misha isn't going anywhere and we shouldn't leave her alone." Chad said.

"Maybe, but Orihime needs to go shopping for food." Renji said as he was digging around her kitchen.

"Renji, where are your manners? Why are you trying to snack without her permission?" Uryu said.

"Because I'm hungry. What else am I suppose to do when I'm hungry?" Renji said. Uryu was about to respond to that until he felt a couple spiritual pressures and so did the others and they knew who these spiritual pressures belonged to. The door was kicked down and they saw Rinnosuke and Omai arrived.

"It's you two!" Chad said.

"We're here for the girl. Stand down or you'll be sorry." Rinnosuke warned. Zenou is set to help his father with Riesin's goals revealed. Only one component remains and they will make sure to take it.

To Be Continued…