Bleach/ DBZ ch. 10

A Giant Ape Attacks Karakura Town

Ichigo had been training with Piccolo in learning how to develop his new power. Piccolo reminded him a lot of his training with Urahara. Piccolo kept on pushing him no matter how tired he was.

To practice the solar flare technique they had decided to go outside first. Solar Flare worked best in the sun, so they decided to use it outside. That ended up being a big mistake. Later that day, reports of several accidents were recorded outside of Urahara's Shop. After just a brief time of training, Ichigo had mastered the basics of Goku's powers, except for the Kamehameha.

Piccolo and Ichigo were training right now. Ichigo flew at Piccolo and charged an energy blast. Piccolo deflected the blast as Ichigo continued flying at him. Ichigo tried to punch Piccolo, but he deflected it. The Namek punched Ichigo in the gut which sent him flying threw the air. He then stretched his right arm and grabbed Ichigo's leg. Piccolo threw his extended arm downward and sent Ichigo hurling into the ground.

Piccolo, "Come on Ichigo! I once trained a boy who could do better than that."

Ichigo was thrown into a rock. The rock shattered and the rubble sat on top of him. He sat for a second thinking of his next move. He slowly got up and flew at Piccolo again. This time, he used an after image technique. Piccolo kicked the fake image and the image faded. During this time, Ichigo charged an energy blast which hit his opponent. Piccolo held his hands up in an x-formation as the blast hit him. As the smoke cleared, Ichigo charged at him with a roundhouse kick, which sent Piccolo flying. He soon regained his footing.

Piccolo, "Not bad Ichigo."

Ichigo, "I hope you didn't think I was that weak."

While Ichigo and Piccolo were training, Goku and Renji were training as well. Goku had mastered Getsuga Tensho and flash step. Renji was using his skikai against Goku.

Renji, "Roar, Zabimaru!"

Renji's sword extended as he swung at Goku. Goku blocked it with Zangetsu. Goku then used his flash step and appeared behind Renji. Goku plunged his sword at Renji, but he deflected it. Renji swung around and attacked Goku with a spin kick. The Z-Warrior stumbled backwards but soon caught himself.

Renji, "You're mastering Ichigo's techniques quite well Goku. Let's see how you do against my Bankai."

Renji, "Bankai, Hihio Zabimaru!"

The huge dragon surrounded Renji. Goku couldn't believe the size of Renji's Bankai. He also noticed his strength increased tremendously. Goku prepared for Renji's next move.

Renji pulled his sword back and swung Zabimaru at Goku. Each time the Dragon got near, Goku used his flash step. He tried to look for an opening, but couldn't find one. This time, Goku couldn't escape Renji's Bankai. Zabimaru was now on top of Goku. He held Zangetsu out blocking the mouth of the Dragon.

Goku, "Getsuga Tensho!"

A blue beam of energy engulfed Zangetsu. Goku fired the blast at Renji which directed his Bankai away from him. Goku then used his flash step and appeared to the side of Renji. He used his Getsuga Tensho again, but Renji deflected it with his Bankai.

Renji, "Hikotsu Taiho!"

A red beam of energy formed in the mouth of Zabimaru. The blast hurled itself at Goku. Goku gathered up what little strength he had left and used one more Getsuga Tensho. The two blasts collided and exploded. Goku wiped the sweat from his forehead and started to breath heavily.

Renji, "You look tired Goku. What's the matter? You can't use Bankai yet?"
Goku, "I just gained this power. How do you expect me to learn Bankai?"

Renji, "Too bad for you."

Renji hurled Zabimaru into Goku who went flying into the ground. Goku tried to get up, but couldn't. He was exhausted from the battle and from learning his new power. After this, Ichigo and Piccolo stopped their training as well. They all called it a day and went to get some sleep.

During the middle of the night Ichigo woke up and decided to go outside for some fresh air. As he sat on the porch of Urahara's Shop, he became very uncomfortable. He sat up and noticed that he had grown a tail.

Ichigo, "That's weird. This must be some new power that Goku hasn't told me about. It certainly wasn't there before."

Ichigo gazed up into the sky and looked into the full moon. He began transforming into a giant ape. He had no control over his actions and began storming into Karakura Town.

Uryu was trying to sleep when he heard loud crashes surrounding the area. He noticed a huge energy spike and went out onto the roof of his house. He saw a giant ape in the middle of the town. The ape was smashing buildings and firing energy beams out of its mouth. Uryu got on his Quincy uniform and went out to engage the creature.

Uryu appeared on top of a large building which was close to the ape. For some reason he thought he could sense Ichigo's energy, but he thought that was impossible. He held out his bow and fired several arrows at the creature. The arrows did nothing while the ape roared in anger. The ape turned around and smashed the building Uryu was on. He began firing more arrows, but they had no effect on his opponent.

Uryu noticed that the creature now began to go after him instead of the town. He tried to lead the creature away from the city. The ape fired a large energy blast which he barely dodged. The ape fired another energy blast but before Uryu dodged it, he noticed a golden triangular shield in front of him. The shield shattered and Uryu appeared next to Orihime.

Uryu, "Thanks Orihime."

Orihime, "No problem. I heard the huge explosions and sensed your spirit energy. I thought I could help."

Uryu, "I'm glad you came." Just then the ape's fist was right on top of them. "Get out of the way!"

Both of them barely missed the ape's fist as it smashed into the ground. A huge crater now formed where the ape's fist had landed. Another energy blast came out of the creature's mouth. This time, Chad appeared and held the beam off with his left arm's true form. After a few seconds, he was able to deflect the blast back at their opponent. The ape stumbled back and fell on the ground.

Chad, "What's a giant ape doing here?"

Uryu, "Don't know. While we have a few seconds, I have a plan. I need both of you to create a diversion. While the ape is distracted, I will created a bomb that will hopefully finish it off."

Orhime, "I think I sense Ichigo's spiritual pressure in the ape. Are you sure we should kill it?"

Uryu, "But that's impossible."

Orihime, "Didn't Goku and Ichigo switch powers? Then maybe this is one of Goku's abilities that Ichigo doesn't know how control."
Uryu, "Even if it is him, he'll destroy the whole town if we don't stop him. Ichigo wouldn't want to take any part in this. We have to hurry if we want this plan to work. I don't think the ape will be down for very long."

Chad, "Let's get ready Orihime."

The ape roared and got up. Chad began using his energy blast and directing the ape away from Uryu. Orihime also used her attack power to distract the ape. Tsubaki was able to zoom around the ape's head who couldn't get close to catching Orihime's attack. Meanwhile, Uryu began creating a perimeter with his Seele Schneider around the creature.

Uryu, "Get out of the way!."

Chad and Orihime didn't hesitate at that command. They both got out of the way as Uryu put his fifth Seele Schneider on the ground, which connected the pentagon. The ape was now caught in a trap of blue energy. After this, Uryu took out a small capsule and poured it onto the ground. A blue liquid came out of it and landed on the street, creating a huge explosion. The Quincy got out of the way before the blast occurred. All three of them watched and waited as the smoke cleared. The smoke finally disappeared, and there wasn't even a scratch on the ape.

Just then, Piccolo, Goku, and Renji arrived.

Goku, "You have to cut off his tail. That's his weak point."

Goku and Piccolo got in the front of the ape as Renji stood behind it. The ape roared and fired an energy blast. Piccolo and Goku got out of the way as Renji tried to cut off the ape's tail

Renji, "Roar, Zabimaru!"

The blade extended, but the ape swung his fist at Renji who was slammed into the ground and didn't get back up. Orihime ran over to Renji and began to heal him. Uryu, Chad, Goku, and Piccolo surrounded the ape and tried to think of a plan.

Piccolo, "I have an idea. I'll use my multi-form technique to distract the ape from all sides. Chad, Uryu, distract him from the front while Goku cuts off his tail."

Uryu, "What's a mutli-form technique?"

Piccolo, "Never mind. Just watch."

Piccolo then made three more of him self. They all surrounded the ape. Uryu and Chad got in the front of the ape, while Goku began looking for an opening. They all began firing their attacks as Goku closed in.

Even though Goku had all of this help, it was still hard to find an opening. The ape moved around extremely fast. He remembered his not so found memory of fighting Vegeta in this form.

All four Piccolos began firing energy blasts. Uryu began to fire several arrows. Chad fired a blue energy blast as well. The ape fired an energy blast back at Chad and the two blasts collided. Goku knew this was his moment to cut off the ape's tail. He waited until the blasts exploded. He now saw an opening and swung Zangetsu at his opponent's tail.

The ape roared and began shrinking down to normal. Ichigo now appeared in the middle of the street. Everyone had now gathered around the injured Ichigo.

Ichigo barely made out the words, "What happened?"

Goku, "Don't worry about it. We'll take you back. Just rest."

With that, Ichigo closed his eyes and fell asleep. Everyone then carried him back to Urahara's Shop.