The fight against the Roiyariti was coming closer and closer to an end. Three of them have been defeated for they've overestimated themselves and underestimated their enemies. However, that doesn't seem to be the case with Zenou and Riesin.

"What was that sound from earlier?" Toshiro said.

"I can feel it. It's the brother of Yuzu." Zenou said.

"Are you talking about Ichigo?" Orihime said.

"Ichigo?" Toshiro questioned as he wondered what was happening.

"Yes. He's up against my father." Zenou said. "He stands no chance against my father. That soul reaper will surely die. His existence will be erased."

"It would not be wise to underestimate Ichigo Kurosaki." Toshiro said. "I know what I'm talking about. You would be amazed if you knew what he has accomplished what normal soul reapers could not." Toshiro had ever bit of faith in Ichigo and went to continue his fight. He swung his sword, but Zenou brushed it aside. The impact sent Toshiro flying into a building.

"Ridiculous. My father cannot be beaten. Now for you, Orihime." Zenou said as he turned to face her, but saw she was leaving. Orihime was flying through the air as she was trying to get to Ichigo.

'Hang on, Ichigo. I'm on my way.' Orihime told herself as she was racing to him, but Zenou used incredible speed and cut her off.

"Going somewhere?" Zenou taunted.

"Zenou, move out of my way. I'm going to help Ichigo." Orihime said.

"I'm afraid not. There's nothing you can do. He's finished and so are you." Zenou said.

….

Ichigo

Ichigo was embedded into a wall from his fight with Riesin. Even in his bankai state, Riesin has overpowered him. What he has not seen yet was Yuzu hiding away and she was terrified her brother was going to die.

'His power is unbelievable. No wonder he was able to defeat someone like Kenpachi so easily.' Ichigo thought. Riesin walked over to Ichigo and kicked him right through the wall and all the way to the other side of the building.

"I will say this. Despite the insignificance of mortals and soul reapers, at least you can us entertained with your pain and misery." Riesin said as he walked through the building to Ichigo as Ichigo stood back up.

"Damn you." Ichigo said. Riesin unleashed all of his Shun Shun Raikko and was ready to finish Ichigo off. Yuzu tried her best to stay out of sight as she followed the two. She's never truly seen her brother fight like this before and she just felt she had to see that he'll be alright.

"You certainly held out longer than any of the other soul reapers I've fought against. You certainly are special." Riesin said. "Be honored that your end is done by my power."

"I don't think that's going to be happening. I've found a flaw with your powers." Ichigo said.

"What are you talking about? I hold no flaws." Riesin said as he commanded his attack, but Ichigo used his great speed to avoid the attack. Ichigo was running circles around Riesin with dozens of afterimages.

"Your powers focus sole on attack, but you don't have any healing or defensive abilities like the others." Ichigo said. Riesin kept an eye for where the real Ichigo was going to attack. He felt a change in wind and was able to pick up on Ichigo and stepped out of Ichigo's attack and that surprised him.

"Nice try." Riesin said as he grabbed a hold of him and tossed him down the street. "While you are correct, you really aren't the first to move away from my attack and strike me directly. That's why I've trained my body physically and spiritually. A trick like that won't work on me. If you're having this much trouble against me, I can't imagine what that girl is going through with Zenou's power."

"Hang on. Something doesn't seem right." Ichigo said, but he didn't get to think about it as Riesin grabbed Ichigo by the head and shoved him to the ground.

"With that power in our hands, there is no one who can stand against us. The world you know is about to disappear." Riesin said. He lifted Ichigo back up and tossed him on his back. "A pity you won't be able to see it."

"You don't know if you're really going to win." Ichigo said.

"Is that so? You can sense it can't you?" Riesin said. "Orihime is struggling to survive and Zenou is just toying with her."

"There is a way to beat him. The other three have already been beaten and I'll beat you." Ichigo said.

"Their defeats no longer matter to me." Riesin said. "Zenou's power is all that matters now. The entire world will change because of it. Zenou's power is our very existence."

"Wait." Ichigo said as he was getting back up.

"One thing about you lower beings is that your persistence is annoying." Riesin complained with annoyance.

"It's one thing to act like you don't care about your comrades' death when they just stayed loyal to you." Ichigo said. "This is different. You keep saying "Zenou's power", but not Zenou himself."

"What's your point?" Riesin said.

"You don't care about your son, do you?" Ichigo said. "It was just the power you wanted from him all along. You might as well admit it."

"That's a serious accusation, young man." Riesin said.

"You didn't care if that flower made your son healthy or not. It was just the power you want." Ichigo said. "Don't bother lying."

"You think you're some kind of detective….even if you are right." Riesin said. "Zenou's health never mattered to me. If it weren't for the fact he was the chosen one to wield the full extent of the Shun Shun Raikko, he would only slow me down. Of course, I needed an heir to my throne for when I reign supreme. With him drinking the nectar, combined with Zenou's power, there is no force in existence that can stop me."

"You're a monster. How could you do that to your own son? You had Zenou think he was nothing, but a tool for you to use." Ichigo said.

"That's because he is." Riesin said. "His power is for me to control. No one can stop me. Is there anything else you like to know or need confirmed?"

"I just have one last thing to ask. What about Zenou's mother?" Ichigo said. "Orihime told me that Zenou lost his mother when he was young. What really happened to her?"

"Why does that even matter to you?" Riesin said.

"I know too well what it's like not having a mother around." Ichigo said. "I bet if she was still alive, things would be different with Zenou."

"I see. You're trying to emphasize with him." Riesin said. "Very well. I was married to a mortal for a while, but that was only because I wanted an heir and cause my power to grow. How lucky I was with the powers Zenou got. I just couldn't allow Zenou be held back by these ridiculous philosophies such as the value of lives from those who are beneath us. She didn't see things my way and wanted Zenou to treat everyone as an equal. So I erased her."

"What?!" Ichigo said. He tightened his grip with rage. "You killed your wife, Zenou's mother."

"She was all used up. I know longer had any need for her. What else do you do with trash?" Riesin said.

"That's it!" Ichigo shouted as spirit energy jetted out of his zanpakuto. "Getsuga Tensho!" He unleashed a powerful wave of his signature attack that tore the city road apart. Yuzu ran back to avoid getting hit by the attack. Riesin focused his power to try and block the attack, but the force of the attack pushed him back. The attack cleared away and Riesin was still standing, but he did sustain some injuries. Ichigo gritted his teeth and glared daggers at Riesin.

"That was actually a little surprising." Riesin said. "Why do you care so much about what became of Riesin?"

"I didn't, but Orihime does and that was enough for me." Ichigo said. "After hearing how you talked about Zenou and his mother was going way too far. I don't care who you think you are. No one deserves to talk like that about people that are suppose to matter to them."

"I really don't see why you are getting so upset?" Riesin said.

"You're the father. You were the husband. You're suppose to care and protect them, but all you've ever cared about is power!" Ichigo said. "That's wrong on so many levels and I can't allow you to live and keep doing that."

"You can't allow me? I don't see how you can stop me." Riesin said. Ichigo was about to go and continue his fight, but he stopped when he heard something crash through the building and into the street behind them. He turned to look and saw it was Orihime.

"Orihime!" Ichigo called out. He looked up to the sky and saw Zenou. Orihime tried to stand back up, but she had no strength left.

"It looks like you've reached the end of your rope. I say this is where it ends." Zenou said and Orihime didn't had the strength to protect herself. Zenou flew down to her and held out his arm. Orihime turned away and braced for the impact, but instead of a claw, she felt something wet land on her. She opened her eyes and saw Ichigo dove in the way of the attack and Zenou had his hand right through him.

"Ichigo!" Orihime screamed.

To Be Continued…