Chapter 140: Sokyoku, become mine!

The moment we arrived at the Sokyoku Hill Ichigo and I split up from Yoruichi. At the top of the hill, Rukia was already placed on the Sokyoku cross looking thing and the Sokyoku was being released by the Kido division. A giant phoenix like being emerged from the giant halberd. As the Sokyoku was about to attack, Ichigo flashed in front of Rukia like in the original where the Sokyoku was stopped by Ichigo. The Sokyoku started to back up.

Rukia: Fool! Why did you come to rescue me?! The Sokyoku is backing up to attack again, you won't survive a second attack, get out of here!

Sage: I guess it's my turn. Ichigo, switch, get Rukia out of that cross while I deal with the Sokyoku.

Ichigo: Thanks Sage-san.

Ichigo was the only one in the flight cloak that Yoruichi had because I didn't need it. The Sokyoku was far back enough to try to ram us but I paid it no mind. I stuck my left arm out to receive the attack. When the Sokyoku approached I stopped it dead in its tracks from its beak. Using Haki, I overwhelmed the Sokyoku, causing its intimidating atmosphere to minimize and behave. I beckoned the Sokyoku to come, when I did, it turned from the giant fire bird to an eagle sized one which perched on my left forearm.

Marechiyo Omaeda: WHAT THE HELL?!?!?! Two people just stopped the Sokyoku's attack. What the hell are they?!

Soifong: The Sokyoku is supposed to have the power equal to a million Zanpakuto. One stopped it with one and the other with his bare hands. Not only that, he calmed it down.

Kyoraku: Nanao-chan, is that the boy that was mentioned in the report?

Nanao: Yes. He fits the description that Captain Ichimaru gave out.

With the Sokyoku perched on my arm it brought its head down. I placed my head on it to establish a connection. All its memories since its conception came floating into my mind. The release of the Sokyoku is called Kikoo (Blaze Fledgling King), its purpose is to be used as an execution tool for those Shinigami that break the laws. Sokyoku has not had many chances to be released but even then it does its job properly. Sokyoku also informed me that its placement on the hill was no random location.

The Sokyoku was placed on the hill not only to execute criminal Shinigami but to also seal an Arrancar (Spanish: To rip or tear off) named Arturo Plateado. According to Sokyoku, Arturo was a self made Arrancar thousands of years ago who wanted to get rid of all Shinigami. It's nice to know that there are other hidden things in the Bleach universe, like Arturo from the game Bleach: Shattered Blade. The good thing about this is that I can fight another being but he wasn't going to emerge at this very moment so I had time. By sharing its memories with me, Sokyoku has acknowledged me as its master. Sokyoku flew into my chest and disappeared.

While I was dealing with Sokyoku, Ichigo busted the cross to get Rukia out of it. I saw Ukitake approaching like in the original with the tools to destroy the Sokyoku but when he saw what happened, he ditched it near a tree and met up with Kyoraku. The only captains at the hill were Genryusai, Kyoraku, Byakuya, Soifong, Unohana and now Ukitake.

Ichigo: I'm telling you now, all your opinions are rejected. I am here to help you out.

Rukia: (Tears in her eyes) I won't… say thank you…idiot.

At this time Renji was making his way through the Kido corp to our location.

Rukia: RENJI!!!

Renji: RUKIA!!!

Rukia: What a surprise! You are alive!

Ichigo: Good. RENJI!!

Ichigo held Rukia over his head. Rukia was quite petite so seeing Ichigo hold her like a child was funny. One of my favorite parts was coming next though.

Rukia: Wai…wait Ichigo! What are you trying to do!?

Renji: Wait you fool…Don't tell me you're going to…

Ichigo: CATCH HER!!!!

Rukia was screeching on the way down as Ichigo beamed her to Renji. I laughed so hard I fell from the sky.

Rukia: You asshole, Ichigo!!!

Renji: What are gonna do if she fell?! Bastard!

Ichigo: TAKE HER AWAY!! Don't just stand there, take her away now!! That's your job! Protect her with your life!

Renji snapped out of it and began to hard dash down the Sokyoku hill.

Soifong: Why are you just looking?! You fools!! Catch them!! All of you Lieutenants!!

Like in the original, all the Lieutenants present chased after Renji and Rukia but Ichigo flashed in their path. After beating all the Lieutenants without Zangetsu and in a single hit, Byakuya came charging at Ichigo, which he them turned around, picked up Zangetsu and blocked the incoming attack.

Ichigo: I can see you, Kuchiki Byakuya!

I got up from my laughter and addressed all the nice Captains that waited for me to get up. Since Ukitake and Kyoraku didn't destroy Sokyoku, they were still on the old man's good side, which was what I was hoping for because I can take all 3 on now. Soifong looked like she was about to attack me again but I stunned her with a look, flashed behind her and said…

Sage: Wait your sweet lips there until your opponent reaches the hill. (Turning around) Now my dear gentlemen, seeing as the hill is being occupied by Ichigo and Byakuya, why don't we have fun somewhere else?

Genryusai: Young people these days have no manners. The gall of you to think that you can take what does not belong to you then think you have the power to suggest a relocation to fight. You need the strength, youngster.

Sage: (Scratching my head) Come on old man! How much face do I have to give you for you to understand that you three or all 13 have no chance of beating me? I am only suggesting to move somewhere else because your old man diapers might start leaking if I do show you my full strength. I am just saving you the embarrassment of being seen like some decrepit and senile old man. Kyoraku-san, help me out here.

Kyoraku: Jiijii, now is not the time to look down on someone because of their age.

Ukitake: Genryusai-sensei, please take heed.

Sage: Finally! People with some sense. Since you wanna be stubborn about it, hold on to your Depends old man!

I flashed in between all three, grabbing the old man with my left hand, Ukitake with my right hand and Kyoraku with my tail to the farthest part within Soul Society. The moment we landed I let them loose and they broke away from me.

Ukitake: This is surprising, to think that you could come this far out while dragging us.

Sage: I was only limited because there is something more to come and if I take you three any further we can end up on the other side of the world or a different planet altogether.

Genryusai: It seems that you are not all talk.

Kyoraku: Jiijii, that's what he has been trying to tell you. He even chipped your Zanpakuto but you still won't acknowledge his strength.

To get used to Sokyoku, I withdrew it and washed it with my energy. Sokyoku underwent a great transformation. While it was still a bird of fire, it now contained different colors, almost like the Pokemon: Ho-oh. When I withdrew Sokyoku (Twinned Punishment), it was no longer the giant halberd it once was. I refined the halberd to fit my size with it being the same height as Shinigami in her Bankai form. The old man saw the Sokyoku in my hands and his eyes widened once again.

Genryusai: What have you done to the Sokyoku?

Sage: I made it my own. Since it was bound to be destroyed anyway, (I looked at Ukitake and Kyoraku when I said that) I thought I might as well have a nice back up Zanpakuto. So, release your Zanpakuto so we can get started with the lessons already.

Genryusai: You will regret provoking me, youngster. Bansho Issai Kaijin to Nase, Ryujin Jakka! (Reduce all Creation Ash, Flowing Blade-like Flame!)

Ukitake: Nami kotogotoku waga tate to nare, ikazuchi kotogotoku waga yaiba to nare, Sogyo no Kotowari! (All Waves, Rise now and Become my Shield, Lightning, Strike now and Become my Blade, Truth of Pisces)

Kyoraku: Sage-kun, don't think that it will end like last time. Hana kaze midarete, kashin naki, tenpu midarete, tenma warau, Katen Kyokotsu! (Flower Wind Rage and Flower God Roar, Heavenly Wind Rage and Heavenly Demon Sneer, Flower Heaven, Crazy Bone!)

Sage: Aww, it's adorable that you think you stand a chance. Hageshī hi de tsumibukaimono o horoboshi nasai, Sokyoku! (Obliterate the Sinful with Heavenly fire, Twinned Punishment!). Now then, lets begin.