A/N: This chapter wraps up Chad's training and yes, some abilities will be hidden for the surprise factor later (known to some as kill-the-author-for-being-stupid factor). NO FULL-BRING IN THIS STORY BTW! (Later AN: OMG I accidently keep hitting the backspace button twice and it makes me go to the previous page, meaning I lose all my work argh! I've dine it eight times!).

Italics + ' = Thoughts (Etc. = 'What is that?')

Bold + '' = Inner Hollow/Secondary Spirit (Etc. = ''Fucking Quotation marks!'' He roared) (Or Zangetsu in Ichigo's case).

Italics + '' = Zanpakuto Spirit (Etc. = ''Do not hesitate, Ichigo'' Zangetsu said) (Quincy part of Zangetsu for Ichigo's case).

I DONT OWN BLEACH!

Chapter 13: Final Preparations - Dragons Shadow ARC

''El Directo!'' Sado bellowed as he Sonido'd behind me, the blast shot out with faster speed than beforehand and clearly more power. I send a wordless Sokatsui at the attack and successfully detonate it before it got too close, using my high-speed movement to disappear and appear in front of the giant and dealing a heavy blow to his gut. To my surprise he had used the Hierro technique I managed to get him to learn absorb the blow, he still wince barely but his knee shot up. I move back before it an hit my abdomen and fire a wordless Sokatsui which he blocks with his recently transformed shield arm.

''How's your other arm?'' I comment in passing as I dodge another El Directo ''Any other feeling from it?''.

''It has felt stronger... like my arm is trying to transform like my other did'' He replied, eyeing his arm with a mix of caution and curiosity.

''It probably is trying to transform, Reiryoku responds to your intent; obviously wanting it to cover your other arm isn't going to just magically work but it may help''.

He nodded and returned to the fight, his other arm slowly glowing a dull white. As our battle continued his arm slowly glowed a brighter white, emanating a mote threatening hollow Reiatsu that made me on guard of it.

His arm, which had been glowing fiercely for the past minute, suddenly exploded into a gel-looking substance that was very reminiscent of instant regeneration. It covered his arm completely, making it pure white with red fingertips, a line going along the length of his arm and around the large spike out of his shoulder.

''Brazo Izquierda del Diablo'' He stated as his arm practically radiated power.

''Attack her you fool''.

I flinch, both because the voice was doubled and came from in my head.

'What do you mean?' I question mentally as I inspect the arm to which I assume the voice came from.

''Attack her!'' The male voice hissed ''I've waited all this time to fight and our just wasting energy having me summoned if your not going to use me, even that old fart got more action than me!''.

'Who are you?'.

''I'm your arm, Baka!'' It all but yelled ''The old fart is your other arm; I'm your attack and he's your defence''.

I turn my gaze to my other arm 'Hello?'.

No response.

''He's probably waiting for you to enter you inner world, the quiet son of a bitch''.

'And how do I do that?'.

The voice grumbled something along the lines of 'Idiot' and 'Stupid' before replying ''Ask Asami for an Asauchi, I'll tell you the rest later''.

Mentally nodding I return my gaze to a patient Asami, who was looking at me curiously.

''By chance do you have a spare Asauchi?'' I ask, not entirely knowing what an Asauchi is. She gave me another curious look before nodding, silently disappearing into a blur towards the house. Not a minute later she returned, holding a plain sword in her hands. She chucked it over to me and I managed to catch it by the handle, the moment I did my attacking arm spoke.

''Push your Reiryoku into it'' It commanded and I did, the second I began a bright flash of magenta clouds my vision as the sword in my hands grew hot but not uncomfortably so. Upon my vision returning from the magenta haze I held the Asauchi in my transformed hands, the blade was long like a thick broadsword with a black-and-magenta striped hilt, magenta guard and long sleek black blade. The sheath next to it was pitch black with a single magenta stripe running down the middle and around the top. I admire the blade in my hands, my attacking arm lets out a low growl of approval while my defensive stays silent, though thrums with approval.

Suddenly my vision began spinning, the corners of my vision turning dark as I felt tired. I heard Asami calmly say something before all of my senses left me.

When my eyes opened again I caught sight of the bright blue sky like before my vision left, I attempt to get up and get as far as putting my elbows behind me to prop me up when I notice my surroundings better. The terrain was no longer a lush forest with distant mountains and flowing rivers, but instead a sandy and rough desert. Small shrugs decorated the sandy-dirt with more than the occasional cactus. A few rocky mountains stood off in the distance with more sand surrounding them.

''Its like the complete opposite of Asami's world'' I comment aloud.

''That's cause this is our world'' The doubled voice of his assaulting arm said, though it no longer had that tone as if they were speaking from a distance. He sat up and turned to look over his shoulder and his eye widened at what he saw; a pure white form of himself, clothing and all, with yellow and black eyes and an oddly coloured blue tongue. His skin was the complete opposite of my own with near-white skin, the only thing whiter being his clothing.

''Are you...'' I start but he cuts me off.

''Brazo Izquierda del Diablo'' He said and jerked a thumb at himself and grinned at him, an unnatural look for me seeing it on my own... err my doubles face. We stand there in an awkward silence for a few moments before I spot a cloaked figure hiding, to which my left arm also notices.

''Come on out gramps, no use hiding from him like a coward'' His arm scoffed as I got to my feet, making it easier to converse with what I assume are the spirits of my arms, not that I knew my arms had a consciousness.

The cloaked man hesitantly walked out from behind a cactus, his pale green cloak looking worn from the sand as it was dusty. He came close to me and was shorter than me, though not by much as he stood at 6'3 and a half. His face was hidden in shadows despite looking up at him, intentional or not he did not know. Though the next few words would shake him to his core.

''You have grown into a fine young man, Nieto'' The man said in an old but strong voice. (Tran: Nieto = Grandson in Spanish).

''Abuelo?'' I ask with wide eyes, as if that was the trigger a sudden gust blew by. It affected nobody but the green cloak that hid the persons whole body, making it fly away into the distance like a memory long forgotten. His eyes widen further and jaw opened and closed like a goldfish, the sight of his relative shocking him.

His Abuelo, decked out in his normal purple cap, yellow shirt and black suspenders smiled up at him. Even now I couldn't see his eyes behind that cap, though I knew they were on me. His smile widens as he uses his strong arms to pull me into a hug, one that I have missed for almost a decade. He chuckles deeply, releasing me from the family reunion.

''A fine young man indeed'' He nodded.

''Abuelo? How?'' I ask, regaining my voice.

''That's for me to know and you to figure out'' His Abuelo smiled in his 'This is a lesson' voice.

''What is this place?'' I ask but a scoff draws my attention.

''Its your inner world, dumbass'' His left arm explained irritably.

I gaze across the barren wasteland and remember a familiar terrain type ''Mexico''.

''Correct''.

''What now?'' I ask, wordlessly indicating the future.

''What else?'' His doubled voiced friend asks with a wide smirk ''We kick some ass in soul society is what! I gave you my power and I want to see it put to good use!''.

''He is right'' His Abuelo confirmed ''You must look forward, protect your friends and become stronger. You are unique, far more than you realise and possess limitless potential... you are the first of your kind, hold your head high with pride and do not despair, we are here with you always''.

''Thank you... Abuelo'' I smile softly at the man who changed my life forever and even now holds the right words to soothe any worries or troubles. The elderly man simply nodded as my vision began darkening, making my body feel lighter in a strange way.

In the underground training area everyone participating in the invasion was gathered; Inoue, Ishida, Sado, Ichigo, Chiro, Toshiro, Yoruichi (cat form) and myself. We stood around a large flat piece of rock a couple feet long in each direction, flattened with a simple back-handed punch from myself. I raise my hand that held a stack of papers revealing personal bios of each captain, I throw them onto the rock and spread them out so all of them could see.

''Each of you are to try and avoid from fighting a captain if possible, though if you do end up running into one and are forced to fight so be it. The only people here who cannot fight captains are Inoue and Yoruichi; Inoue because you are nowhere near the combat requirements to fight on par with a captain and Yoruichi because you are to remain undetected until the right time'' I say and both nod, Inoue wincing slightly at the blunt truth.

''Each of you are better at fighting different captains based upon your fighting ability'' I say and turn to Ishida ''Ishida you'll be effective against the third, seventh, twelfth and thirteenth. You'd should try to avoid the second, sixth, eighth, ninth and eleventh''.

''Sado you'll be best against the seventh, eighth, ninth and possibly the eleventh. Avoid the second, third, sixth, twelfth and thirteenth - especially the second''.

''Kurosaki you'll be best at the second, sixth, eighth, ninth, eleventh and thirteenth. Avoid the third, seventh and twelfth''.

''Chiro you'll be most effective against the second, third, sixth, seventh, ninth, twelfth and thirteenth. Do not engage the eighth or twelfth''.

''Toshiro your best at the third, eighth, ninth, twelfth and thirteenth. Avoid the second, sixth, seventh and eleventh''.

''ALL of you are NOT to engage the 1st division captain by any means, even with all your training he is leagues above you'' I boom with authority ''The fourth division is a medical squad, they will rarely fight and their captain is a kind person - but she is also just a big a threat as the first if you decide to foolishly attack her''.

''If any of you find yourself arrested or put in a jail cell, ask for the captain of the eighth or if he is unavailable, the thirteenth. Both of them are working to free Rukia Kuchiki, if you need to give them the password 'Clockwork' and they'll understand'' I instruct ''The Shinigami are not our enemy, a traitor is in their midst and they are too blind to see it''.

''What about the fifth division, you forgot about that one'' Ishida interrupts.

I was silent for a moment before replying ''Their captain is strong and should be avoided at all costs, he is the traitor I speak of and if you even catch sight of him it is best if you hightail it out of there immediately... his Shikai allows him to control his enemies senses as he wishes, if you see his Shikai he can make a butterfly a dragon that smells like chocolate and has the Reiatsu of a Quincy, his illusions are near unbreakable''.

''Why is that allowed? His Zanpakuto?'' Kurosaki frowned ''It seems a little too powerful, considering if what you say is true then even the 1st division captain would lose''.

I was slightly taken aback by his astute observation but recover immediately ''Anyone who has seen his Shikai will see what he wants them too, as such he passes it off as a water type who can confuse enemies. His name is Sosuke Aizen, he is considered the friendliest captain in the Gotei 13 due to the façade he puts on, he even has central 46 to back him up and as such we cannot make a kill move on him until he reveals himself''.

Everyone was silent, likely mulling over the information I had given them when my fathers voice broke in ''Its ready!''.

Immediately we left the documents and turned to the large stone portal frame where my father and Tessai where beside, ready to activate.

''You'll have less than four minutes to get through, just run through and don't stop'' I interrupt before my father could go on a long-winded explanation making him pout like a child.

''Meanie'' He joked and got on his knees next to the portal with Tessai mimicking him. His Reiryoku pumped into the stone frame and the soft blue light flared, signalling its opening to us. Without another word we spring into action, Yoruichi landing on my shoulder and Sado tucking a surprised Inoue under his arm. We all burst into flurry of high speed movement.

The light fades behind us as we enter the dark purple mass of the Dangai, not even stopping for a handful of seconds until we speed off towards the distant light. A rumbling behind us made me look over my shoulder and I scowl and seeing the cleaner barrelling towards us. Everybody else also turns and their eyes widen at the sight of the large purple train being. We double our efforts but not even a hundred meters from the exit Ishida's bloody cape gets stuck in the Koryu. I move in an instant and slash the cape off with my sword, however the cleaner had gotten too close for comfort.

Inoue cries something and suddenly a large triangular shield appears in between us and the cleaner, not wasting a moment I grab Ishida by the arm and I blur back towards the group who were waiting by the exit.

We burst out of the light, for a moment nothing happened as we floated in the air above a forest. Instantly all of us blur down to ground level, not wanting to give gravity a chance to take effect. We all land softly on the ground, Sado setting Inoue down who timidly thanked the man while I grumble obscenities as Yoruichi makes my right shoulder her new resting place.

''I have to hand it to you Asami, you taught them well'' Yoruichi purred quietly as the both of us watch the humans converse.

''Yeah, interesting group they are'' I whisper back ''Kurosaki is part Quincy, part Hollow and part Shinigami. Ishida is a Quincy and Sado is half-Arrancar half-Human''.

''A half Arrancar?'' Yoruichi asked with wide eyes ''I didn't think it would be possible for one to exist''.

''After all you've seen me do, you still get surprised by things?'' I smirk.

''Shut up'' She hissed playfully ''At least Kisuke got the right location''.

''He wouldn't have if I hadn't went ahead and contacted Kukaku beforehand'' I scowl before raising my voice for the others to hear ''Lets get a move on, we're burning daylight ogling at the house''.

They all turn their gazes from the strange Shiba household to me, I make a 'follow-me' gesture and without looking back I take off in another blur, my feet only needed to touch the ground twice before I was at the location. A large wood and metal platform was raised from the ground with a large fifty foot cannon with a flower design along the barrel. Next to it on a lower platform was two rows of small eight foot cannons that were for the assault, which were currently being charged by Kukaku who was whistling to herself.

''Kukaku!'' I call as I stroll towards the busty woman, the combination of high speed movements behind me signalling the others arrival. The busty Shiba looked up and grinned widely at the sight of me and cat form Yoruichi.

''Yo, Asami! Yoruichi!'' She grinned, pulling me into a bone crushing hug. I wince slightly but tough it out until she let me go, still grinning. I smile slightly at the sight of my friend, no words were exchanged but she knew what I wanted to say.

''The cannons are loaded and the flower crane cannon is ready for your guys'' She smiled ''Ya should hurry though, there have been a lot more patrol since the walls fell''.

''Alright'' I nod and turn to my comrades as a grumpy Ganju begins giving them the cannonballs, each thanks they give is met with a grunt but none take offence ''I want all of you to push your Reiryoku into the orb, not a lot but a bit - start off small and use more until a shield is created big enough to hold you''.

Everyone nodded obediently and set to work on creating their orbs, I take a seat on the side of the platform with Kukaku and Yoruichi as we lap up sake and in Yoruichi's case, milk.

It took a solid half hour but at least the group managed to do it, Inoue's was a little small but good enough, Sado's was large and slightly unstable but would pass, Ichigo's was large but solid and Ishida's was the perfect size. Chiro and Toshiro both had theirs solidified and small enough for their childish forms, Yoruichi and me not even needing to practice to be able to do it.

As such the group stood on the platform holding their separate cannons balls while I stood next to the smaller ones with Kukaku next to me, starting the cannons up with an old but powerful chant. At the same time I fall into a stance, my legs spread slightly and my palms pushed out in front of me at head height, tilted upwards with my palm on top of the other.

''Connect, unite, charge together with the smallest of fibres, build up with your iron will and spark, disable the connections of energy with your own!'' I call the full incantation as a bright blue ball of Reiryoku with a orange core charged in front of my palms ''Bakudo #305: Denji Parusu!''. (Tran: Electromagnetic Pulse).

The seemingly small ball of blue energy expanded into a huge ball at least twenty feet wide in each direction, it moved slowly for a few moments before it suddenly picked up speed a hundred fold. It shot in an arc through the sky and on its descent struck the barrier surrounding the Seireitei, on impact it exploded into a massive orange ball of Reishi with blue shockwaves. A load roar from the shockwave indicated its strike as the barrier flickered out of existence.

''...the pillars of the light and the bolts from the heavens! Bakudo #62: Hyapporankan, Hado #63: Raikoho!''.

The first line of cannons glow a lightning yellow before a loud bang was heard as the Raikoho-infused cannon balls shot out with surprising speed towards the exposed Seireitei, the line of cannons behind the first glow silver before a line of ten Hyapporankan shot out and moved far faster than the Raikoho and shot into the exposed Seireitei.

The intention was that the Bakudo would pin down anyone it hit and damage building, then the Hado would come in and cause even more destruction. Its the perfect siege weapon, if a bit overkill.

''Alright! Everyone in the cannon! Only one cannonball needed'' Kukaku yelled and everybody scrambled to the platform after watching our display, they compared their cannonballs and in the end chose Inoue's. They all squeezed into the cannon and I blurred up onto the platform and joined them, the others making room for me wordlessly.

''Upon nearing the Seireitei the cannon ball will split up into a smaller orb for each of us, stay calm and keep pumping your Reiryoku into it'' I order and everyone nods, Yoruichi jumping off m shoulder and onto Inoue's.

''3!''.

''2!''.

''1!''.

''FIRE IN THE HOLE!'' Kukaku cheers.

(A minute prior)

A black and red hell butterfly floated merrily through the halls of the first division barracks, a guard who stood by the doors to the captains office opened it for the fragile creature. It floated on and reach the commander of the Gotei 13, patiently waiting for the man to give it the required attention. The elderly man was standing by the window watching the peaceful day go by, finally with a sigh the held out his finger for the insect.

''Its time for war, eh Yamamoto?''.

A large blue-orange orb struck the barrier of Seireitei, it exploded on contact and the barrier flickered. His eyes widen as he watch the near impenetrable barrier flicker out of existence, only Asami would be capable of it. No wonder she sent the message, convenient timing too. Suddenly a hundred odd bars of light shot in an arc from the Rukongai, landing all over the Seireitei shortly joined by lightning bolts - causing huge explosions.

Only Asami would use such siege weaponry, likely just to signify that it was her who was invading. He sighed and held out his hand, summoned thirteen captain-only hell butterfly and relaying a call for the captains meeting. I let the insects go and watch the destruction her overkill caused, several broken structures and undoubtedly one or two lives lost.

Suddenly another large ball flies through the sky, breaking into seven separate smaller orbs that descended downwards to the different parts of the Seireitei. I let out another sigh, the time would come when myself and my student would undoubtedly fight, and the thing that worries me is I am pretty sure she'll win.

I break out of my cannon ball easily enough before it impacted the ground, letting it hit the ground below me while I land softly on the ground in front of it. I scan the area around me, I was in a street by the looks of it, while my sensing abilities aren't the best I can vaguely sense Asami not far ahead, Inoue somewhere off to the right and the others are either good at hiding or are too far away.

''Yo''.

I blink, turning around and finding two people there. One was bald and had something going on with his eyelashes while the other, dark haired friend had an even weirder hairstyle with yellow and red... feathers? coming out of the corners of his eye.

''Hi?'' I greet.

''Its convenient we were on patrol today, eh Yumichika?'' The bald one asked rhetorically ''What's your name, Ryoka?''.

''Ichigo, Ichigo Kurosaki'' I introduce ''You?''.

He grinned ''Ikkaku Madarame, 3rd seat of the 11th division!''.

I nodded and drew my Zanpakuto off my back ''I don't suppose you know where Rukia Kuchiki is being held?''.

He blinked in surprise ''You came here for her?''.

I nod.

''How many of there are you?'' The newly-named Yumichika asked from the side-lines.

''Seven and a cat'' I say and mentally face palm, that just sounded stupid.

''A cat? Why a cat?'' Yumichika asked incredulously.

''It talks?'' I shrug ''Wasn't my decision really''.

''Oh?'' Ikkaku grinned ''So if your not the leader then, who is?''.

''Her name's Asami Urahara'' I say casually and his grin fell in exchange for a look of surprise ''What?''.

''Nothing'' He shrugged ''She's just kinda infamous for taking down two captains with her bare hands five years ago, nearly two weeks ago she managed to defeat two lieutenants and two captains with only her Shikai, while all of them were using their Shikai''.

''How strong would you rate yourself amongst your comrades?'' Yumichika asked, ignoring Ikkaku.

''Hm'' I ponder ''Maybe second strongest?''.

''Heh, this'll be a good fight'' Ikkaku grinned a feral grin and I fell into stance, making him raise an eyebrow ''Who taught you? Your stance is pretty good for a rookie''.

''Urahara-san did'' I explain and he grinned wider.

''Well then, it would be rude to take it easy on you'' He said and slammed the butt of his blade against the scabbard ''Extend, Hozukimaru!''.

His weapon and sheath glowed a bright yellow before they joined and extended, he span the bar of red light around like a helicopter blade as the light dimmed to reveal a spear with a tuff of red fur on one end. I spread my legs slightly and hold my sealed blade at my waist with the blade point diagonally upwards. Ikkaku charged me with the spear pointing at me, I duck under it and spin, shooting my leg out and catching the surprised man in the stomach. He regained his footing quickly and skidded to a stop, grinning and charging at me.

It swung in an arc at me and I charge at him, ducking under the bladed edge and swinging my sword low. The blunt end of the weapon blocked my swipe and I leap back, he grinned and charged me again making me leap backwards for the second time.

'I wonder if I can use Getsuga without going Shikai... is it possible?'.

''It is possible, though it is only a basic energy attack and has nowhere near the level of power as a Getsuga Tenshou'' Zangetsu answered. Mentally nodding I charge forwards to my opponent and Shunpo behind him, his expression changes of one to shock as my Reiryoku pours into my blade and I swing it.

A large crescent of blue energy shot out from my large blade, instantly crashing into Ikkaku and sending both of them soaring through the wall and several after that before exploding. I turn my gaze away from the smoke cloud and to Yumichika, who practically had stars in his eyes... for some reason.

''Where is Rukia being kept?'' I ask, sheathing my large sealed Zanpakuto away.

''The penitence tower'' He said, regaining his senses and pointing behind me to a large white tower ''She'll be in there until her execution''.

''I see... thanks'' I nod at the man and disappear in a blur, heading towards the large tower. After two steps another blur joins me, one with a red scarf around her neck.

''We better get a move on'' She said and looked over her shoulder ''The stealth force is crawling all over the area, its only a matter of time before they reach us and report our location, if they haven't already''.

''Rukia's in the penitence tower'' I inform her and she nods. We continue using Shunpo to move faster when she suddenly grabs my arm and hauls me off to the side, before I can ask why a bolt of blue first - Sokatsui? - soars past where I was about to land.

''Thanks'' I say as we both land on a rooftop, across on another rooftop four other players stood; Byakuya Kuchiki, Renji Abarai, a skinny woman I didn't know and an overly fat man with jewellery. The woman and Byakuya had Haori's while Renji and the fat man had lieutenant badges.

''You'' Both captains practically growled at Asami.

''Kurosaki, take Lieutenant Abarai and Lieutenant Omaeda'' She said loud enough for everyone to hear and hen in a quieter voice ''Try to hide your Shikai if possible, the last thing we need is them knowing how powerful you are in Shikai and having them sending the captain commander himself after you''.

I give a small nod and gesture to the lieutenants to follow before disappearing in a blur. I land in a large open courtyard and both lieutenants appear as well with scowling faces, though Renji was more angry.

''Lets get this over with'' I taunt and draw my Zanpakuto ''I have to rescue Rukia and cant waste any time, so I wont be holding back''.

We ran through the Garganta and burst out into the world of the living, it was as dark as Hueco Mundo in its night time. The moon hung above us in the sky, ever watching. It was raining too, which was refreshing. A clap of thunder echoed in the far distant, making it feel strangely ominous.

''The feeling of... being watching... its still there'' I said.

''Hopefully it isn't another captain'' She chuckled slightly but I could sense the nervousness in her tone, she also felt it.

''What should we do-'' She began to say but suddenly gasped in pain, my eyes dart down to her exposed arm which had some strange needle thing in it. She grabbed it and yanked it out clumsily but began swaying slightly, I grunt in pain as I felt something prick my back. I clawed at the area and removed whatever it was but the second I did my vision began blurring, my instincts were screaming at me something bad was going down but I couldn't focus enough to make a Garganta.

I heard a thud and saw that Asami had hit the grassy floor, her face showing her loss of consciousness. I tried to reach my comrade but after taking a single step I felt like falling asleep, before I realised it I was also on the ground with my eyelids fluttering asleep.