Hello! And welcome to another chapter of Caught in the fall, Where MS is a lot more talkative this time around, Really he is don't worry he is just in the Comment Spotlight already just chatting away. Anyhow, after the last comment spotlight, we thought it would be a good idea to make this one shorter. The main reason why is that we reached out to Randomguy0110100100110 VIA his DM's on the website that this story is on in order to answer his questions. So yha, Randomguy hit me up VIA DMs and we will answer everything we can. Consider it a Q&A. Anyhow, we have a comment spotlight we need to get to! Thank you all for reading and supporting and we will see you later! DFTBA!
ActionTReaction Says: As much as I hate people who spam hate comments in reviews, there is a point to his comment. Also to the reviewer who responded to the original hate comment, you also have a point. Yes, CCC! Gilgamesh is the strongest version of him, but both Hollow/Ataraxia and strange fake confirmed that StayNight Gilgamesh does possess Sha Naqba Imuru, even if it's not listed. This does front him the passive ability to see through any and all illusions and any other truths that are hidden from him (so he can see through Aizen's illusions). It's the active ability that allows Gilgamesh to see any and all outcomes of the future that he refuses to use (as it shows outcomes where Gil loses and his ego refuses to accept that, so he doesn't activate its true power). The only restriction on that power is that the trial will block timelines and events that other versions of Gilgamesh took part in.
MSLMGamer says: I'll take the blame for that one, I didn't know that ability existed at first and I skimmed through the wiki looking for one of Gil's phantasms so I didn't see it if the wiki mentions it (which it probably does). I should've looked into it after it was first brought up but IRL stuff happened and I just forgot. Sorry about that and I can confirm Gil won't fall for more illusion stuff again. I know it'd be a plot hole but I feel like it's a bit late to change it. Sorry for the scuffed response. I'm not used to this yet.
Ethor says: I guess it could have been used as a distraction tactic. I mean I am gonna kinda play devil's advocate here and slightly defend MS despite him not wanting me to and say that he could have used it to prevent Gilgamesh from fully gaining the ability to see where he is going, also Gil is cocky enough to let this happen, Mainly because it is Gil. or you could argue, which I won't because you are right when it comes to this, that Gil was not looking out for illusions because he never interacted with Caster in the UBW route or was expecting Sakura to eat him whole in the Heaven's Feel route. But still expecting it or not you are right on the money that he would be able to prevent it from happening or at least try to make sure it did not happen. Then again Sonido and Shunpo exist so it is likely that Gill was just outmaneuvered, Gil. But I am not gonna argue about something we got wrong and that we will fix in the future!
Chapter 7: Good Company (Part 2)
Written by Ethorthebayleef and MSLMGamer
"BANKAI!/ BANKAI!" shouted both Ichigo and White as a torrent of gold and silver energy erupted into the sky. As the light dissipated both Ichigo and White, blades ready.
"I hope you're ready Kingy! I could tell you are feeling better already, But just in case LET IT ALL OUT KINGY! ALL THAT ANGER, AGGRESSION, AND ALL THAT INSTINCT THAT YOU HAVE KEEPING UP KINGY! SHOW ME WHY I SHOULD CALL YOU KING!" Shouted White Zangetsu
"GLADLY!" shouted Ichigo as he began to power up a Getsuga Tensho and he released while calling out the moves name, "GETSUGA TENSHO!"
The blade of bark energy flashed toward White in almost an instant, a raging black fire blazing forward within a blaze of Ichigo's fury and pain all released in a matter of an instant… And White swatted it away easily.
"YES! THAT'S IT! That one was enough to get me going! But your technics was sloppy, So I might as well show you how to do it better!" White's Stance changed into a more casual walking stance as white wave his sword in a more subtle way, "Getsuga Tensho"
A torrent of white energy flung toward Ichigo and it was almost as fast if not faster than Ichigo's own Getsuga. And When Ichigo tried to block it, the blast sent him flying as it pressed against his sword. And when the blade of energy dissipated Ichigo was visibly panting at the pressure it put upon him, "I guess I need to try harder then." said Ichigo.
Ichigo soon got into the combat stance he saw before changing it a tiny bit, Ichigo then flicked his wrist and saw a wave of Reiatsu fling from his hand, "Guess that will work." Ichigo soon flash-stepped after saying that and when he reappeared in front of White, He struck down upon the Zanpakuto Spirit. Ichigo kept slashing at white before letting go of the hilt to His own Tensa Zangetsu before putting his hand in front of White.
"What the Fu-"
"Mūnkurōhebunpiasā," said Ichigo as he flicked his wrist, and a wave of black energy propelled from it in a wild, uncontrolled state, with the burst of energy propelling into White Zangetsu and sending him flying into another Skyscraper.
"God damn kingy. That actually fucken hurt." said White Zangetsu as he pulled himself out of the rubble of the building, "I am honestly impressed you finally decided to learn that move."
"You gave me a good start." said Ichigo, "Just had to apply it."
"Good! But as your last one, you still have a lot to learn! Like with this!" shouted white before Charging up a Giant Red Cero… "Block this!"
"What the-"
"CERO!"
The Cero Fired at Ichigo, With Ichigo himself barely even able to block the beam of pure reishi. Ichigo flicked his hand in order to launch a Mūnkurōhebunpiasā into the beam, and then a Getsunga Tensho, and another Mūnkurōhebunpiasā and alternating between both of his techniques until finally the never relenting beam of energy dissipated. Ichigo collapsed to the ground in pure exhaustion.
"Y-you need-never said A-Anything Huff about you being hollow."
"I thought you could tell because of my pretty face," said White as he smiles "I can feel the old fart coming, So if you wanted to see him well… there you go. But We are a team Ichigo, Never forget that!"
"I doubt he ever will."
Both turned and looked toward where the voice came from, and the man attached to it was a middle-aged man covered in black clothes. His face was grizzled and his hair shaggy but despite all of the fighting that went on, his face looked to be kind.
"It is a pleasure to see you again Ichigo," said Old Man Zangetsu
"Hey… I am sorry for all of the rain."
"Don't worry Old Man, I knocked some sense into him!"
"I know… I could feel it from my Skyscraper." said Old Man Zangetsu, "Ichigo… I never want to see you like that again. I never want to see you doubt yourself again for a second, Because we are here with you. Now, do you remember what I taught you?"
"How could I forget?" asked Ichigo rhetorically before standing tall and looking the Old Man in the eye, "'Abandon your fear. Look forward. Move forward and never stop. You'll age if you pull back. You'll die if you hesitate.' I guess I forgot what that means. I won't forget it anymore."
"Good, Now I think those outside this place are still trying to deal with White's attempt at personal therapy"
"It FUCKEN works doesn't it! I mean, we were uninterrupted the whole time!"
"Yes, but still Ichigo must make sure his body doesn't accidentally kill those outside. Your Mask has almost gone into its Vasto Look."
"Damn it… FINE! You can go to them Kingy. Me and the Old Fart are gonna talk more about what we are gonna teach you over these next few days."
"Well. I will see you all later I guess," said Ichigo before disappearing into the world of the living.
"You could have told him you know"
"He cannot know yet"
"Bullshit. You know he is gonna find out soon"
"I know… and then is when he will find out."
(Vizards Training room)
The Vizards… were tired, bruised, battered, and in pain. All of them decided to fight the raging hollow that was Ichigo's inner hollow. From what they all could tell the hollow was bridging the gap, the gap between the two strongest forms of any basic hollow, from Adjantas to Vasto Lorde although his mask looked to be more closely like the Vasto Lorde class hollows. Pure white with two lines on one side of its face… until it cracked. Its entire body cracked. Like a butterfly bursting from a Cocoon. With Ichigo's body stepping out of it… but the mask remained. And it was entirely whole.
"Ichigo?" Asked Orihime, "I-Is that you?"
Ichigo's hand flashed toward his face and held it there for a second, and then moved the mask from his face, allowing his orange hair to fall to his shoulders… and then he spoke.
"Yha," said Ichigo with a huge grin, "I just had a good time… With good company."
Ichigo looked toward the Vizard and pulled his Tensa Zangetsu close to him via the invisible chain. He looked like he was able to take on the world with just his smile.
"Come on guys." said Ichigo, "Let's dance!"