ARC 1: Part IX
Chapter 9
ADVICE from the RIGHT HAND, OUTSMART your own STUPIDITY
000
Karakura outskirts, 11 p.m
"I'm Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez the Sixth Espada!"
Grimmjow announced with sadistic-smile adorning his face. Grimmjow is a tall, muscular humanoid hollow with light blue spiky hair, light blue eyes, and green eyeshadow.
Grimmjow attire consists of a white hakama, a black sash with his sword sheathed on his left side and a ragged white jacket with an upturned collar. The inner lining of his jacket is black and Grimmjow wears it with the sleeves rolled up and leaves it open to expose his muscular chest.
His partial Hollow mask is located at the right jawbone and his Hollow hole is located on his abdomen. Suddenly...
Clank!
Clang!
Clank!
Clang!
As the two of them collided with their swords, sending waves of debris around them.
"Excellent! That's what I've always wanted Kurosaki Ichigo! To crush you with everything I've got!" Grimmjow laughs maniacally.
"Well isn't it the same for you Kurosaki Ichigo!" Grimmjow declared as he aimed a Cero at Ichigo from his left hand.
"No." Ichigo deflected it with his left hand covered in Blut Véne and used cero to from his mouth to blast Grimmjow right hand.
"Don't lie! Admit it! You want to kill me! I know you want to rip me apart! I can feel your murderous intent aimed at me! I'm gonna slit your throat and shows you who's stronger!" as Grimmjow furiously keep charging with many lethals strike from his sword aimed at Ichigo own vital point.
"Grimmjow... I think you misunderstand. When I'm saying no, it's mean I'm done with you Grimmjow. I've got no intentions to play ranking about who's stronger." Ichigo keep parrying Grimmjow attack with minimal movement.
"Yeah! That's more like it! Come on! Whoever's standing at the end gets to live! Now let's do this!" Grimmjow then moved to Ichigo left side, slicing downward toward his neck.
Clang!
Grimmjow attack was halted by Ichigo own Hierro in his neck and Ichigo countered him by thrusting his right hand through Grimmjow left shoulder wounding him in the process. Moving backwards, Grimmjow then sliced the palm of his hand using his sword as his bloodied hand charged an unusual Cero.
"Eat this! This is the ultimate Cero, that only an Espada allowed to use! Gran Rey Cero!"
"Is that-!" Ichigo gasped.
Boom!
Smoke and dusts covered everywhere, chunks of debris were scatter. But despite an attack of such magnitude....
"Che! There you are!" Grimmjow find that Kurosaki Ichigo survived his attack.
As a blue colored dome encasing Ichigo figure, pulsed with Reishi.
"Blut Vène Anhaben" said Ichigo as he then brought down the Blut Vène Anhaben.
Ichigo activated his hollow power and said, "Resurreccion; Luna Monochroma"
"Grind! Pantera!" As Grimmjow released his Resurreccion.
Grimmjow appearance then changes drastically to something more feline and predatory. His teeth become jagged and sharp, his hands turn into black claws and his feet become black clawed paws, similar to that of a cat, along with a slender whip-like tail that's longer than his body. His hair becomes very long and flowing, and the markings around his eyes enlarge and extend to the tips of his ears, which become swept back and cat-like.
He loses his distinctive jaw mask, which is replaced by a sort of headgear upon his brow, covering his forehead. His clothing changes to become form-fitting white segmented armor. He has blades protruding from his forearms and his calves.
"Hahahahaha! This is what I've been waiting for!" Grimmjow laughs maniacally. Then, Grimmjow raised his Reiatsu and let out a roar.
Graahhh!!!!!!
"What's this? The shockwave from his roar is..." Ichigo discovered something unusual from Grimmjow Reiatsu.
Grimmjow then continued to attack him by using his claws.
"Desgarrón!" a giant five claws made of his Reiatsu appeared at both of Grimmjow hands.
"It would be boring if you went down so easily Kurosaki!" as Grimmjow eagerly keep charging relentlessly.
"It's over! I'm gonna win!"
"Don't make me laugh, Grimmjow. If you weren't in your released state, you'll died earlier. This fight bore me Grimmjow. Let's end this." Ichigo calmly replied.
"Don't underestimate me! I AM THE KING!" Grimmjow shouted. Grimmjow then used Sonido to appear in front of Ichigo and claw him with his left hand.
Thunk!
Ichigo then grabbing Grimmjow left hand with his right hand and twisted it clockwise as he brutally ripped it out and threw it away.
Ripping off one of Grimmjow limb in the process and let Grimmjow bleeding form fallen to the ground.
Slamming his right foot on Grimmjow abdomen and cracking a majority of Grimmjow ribs in the process.
With blood dripping from Grimmjow mouth, Grimmjow then gazed at Kurosaki Ichigo, what he saw made his blood boil as Kurosaki Ichigo eyes looked bored.
'Those eyes of yours! I really can't stand them!' Grimmjow thought within his mind.
"Not yet! It's not over yet! You.. you think... you've defeated me!" Grimmjow coughed.
"What are those eyes! They keep mocking me! No matter how hard I try, somewhere deep inside, you're always thinking you can defeat me! You always believe that you're superior to me! And I can't stand that!" With every strength Grimmjow could muster, he aimed his hands upwards and said.... "Gran Rey Cero".
Boom!
After seeing Kurosaki Ichigo was fine despite being hit point blank by Gran Rey Cero. Grimmjow realizing that his attack doesn't leave a scratch on Ichigo's Hierro. He was weak compared to Ichigo.
That realization hit him hard.
"How do you use Gran Rey Cero earlier?" Ichigo pondered.
"Ah! You sliced the palm of your hand with your Resurreccion! Let me try..."
Slink!
Blood dropped from Ichigo palm and he touched his bleeding hand on his Resurreccion as he says...
"Gran Rey Cero" ...
000
Soul Society One hour before, around 10 p.m
Squad 12, Technological Development Bureau
This is the heart of the Soul Society. Seireitei, surrounded by the Rukongai, is the place where Shinigami live and work.
And the Technological Development Bureau lies inside Seireitei. It's a place most Shinigami prefer to avoid, but it's also one of Seireitei most important institutes.
The Spiritual Wave Measurement Lab is vital to the soul reaper working in Soul Society and the World of the Living. It monitors the appearance of hollows in both worlds and observes the Dangai. Normally only a few members work in the lab, but the entire staff is present today.
They're monitoring the Karakura Town, because a few hours ago, a few Garganta and hollows who possess high-level Reiatsu were measured in that area. They didn't know what the hollows were after, and the Karakura Town was an important area to Soul Society.
That's why the Gotei 13 were on strict alert, ready to strike, and why the Institute was monitoring the Karakura Town.
"Captain Kurotsuchi! There are many massive Reiatsu signatures showing up at District 3600!"
"You! Where is Sector 3600!"
"Living World, the Karakura Town Captain Kurotsuchi!"
"Show me the data!"
"Yes!"
"According to our data, several hollows who possess high-level Reiatsu signatures can be detected. It seems like there's a fight between those hollows. But those hollows unusually have Shinigami signatures too, Captain Kurotsuchi!"
"Shinigami signatures you say?" Kurotsuchi wondered.
"Yes, Captain Kurotsuchi!"
"You! Inform Captain Commander of this situation!"
"And you! Open the Senkaimon and prepare Hell's Butterfly for Sector 3600!"
"And you! Keep me updated through the change in analysis in Soul Monitor!"
"Yes, Captain Kurotsuchi!"
"Preparation to open Senkaimon will take an hour. Until then we wait..." But by then after one hour suddenly the hollows had already disappeared before they could arrived.
"Captain! Those hollows were suddenly eliminated! According to the database, the signatures match the traits from those Quincy!"
"Quincy you say? How intriguing.... "
000
Karakura Hospital, Ishida Souken Room
Sensing a high-level Reiatsu that belong to Hollow, moving towards his son and father, Ishida Ryuuken immediately run with the fastest Hirenkyaku towards his family.
When he arrived there he saw a decapitated Hollow lie on the floor alongside his unconscious son being healed by Kurosaki Ichigo.
Ishida Ryuuken began to ask him, "What happened here Ichigo?"
"A Hollow comes. To be precise a new-type of Hollow, who called themselves Arrancar. I sensed they're approaching here, so I decided to kill it."
"Thank you Ichigo for saving my family. It seems I'm indebted to you again."
"No problem Ryuu-Ojisan. As for your son's condition, he was stabbed in the chest, so I applied Kaido to close the wounds to prevent him from dying of blood loss, as an emergency. And I'm sorry for being late to save Ishida Souken."
"It's not your fault Ichigo. Thank you for trying. I'll handle it from now on, why don't you go home to rest?" Ishida Ryuuken carried Uryuu to the medical check up his son's conditions and ensures his well-being.
"Okay Ryuu-ojisan." Reishi doppelganger Ichigo said as he left using Shadow Travel.
Ichigo's doppelganger destination was the original Ichigo as he arrived.
Seeing Original using something he called Gran Rey Cero, before Original suddenly stopped and canceled Gran Rey Cero.
Kurosaki Ichigo, using his reishi sensory, he sensed there was someone who opened space through a gate similar to the one Soul reapers often use. He then chopped the back of Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez neck to make him unconscious.
"Shinigami are coming here.... Doppelganger bring Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez to our personal Shadow Realm. Make sure he's alive. I will use Auswählen on Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez for information later. Don't forget to restrain him with Bakudo. Don't leave Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez out of your sight." Ichigo orders his doppelganger.
Nodding, Doppelganger Kurosaki Ichigo then left carrying Grimmjow unconscious body.
Kurosaki Ichigo then using Blut Arterié-empowered Sankt Lanze aimed directly at newly opened Senkaimon.
Boom!
Several soul reapers died due to such an unexpected attack, a few got injured but two person were remain standing. They're Ukitake Jushirou and Aizen Sousuke. Captains of their respective Squads.
Ukitake Jushirou is a tall man and his white-colored hair is worn long, almost reaching his waist. He wears it parted on the left side with one long piece that tends to fall over his right eye. He has green eyes.
Ukitake Jushirou wears the standard Shinigami shihakushou with a long sleeved captain's haori, and a crimson lining and at the back 13th Squad insignia could be seen. He wears a narrow white obi, in which he secures his Zanpakuto.
Aizen Sousuke is a tall, lean man of fair complexion, whose eyes are hazel brown. Aizen kept his hair in a soft, shaggy curtain style and wore black, square-framed glasses, which along with his droopy eyes lent him a gentle and disarming, if not scholarly, look.
For attire, Aizen donned a standard Shinigami shihakushou with a long-sleeved captain's haori, its inside being a pale turquoise to signify the 5th Squad. He also wears a narrow white obi, in which he secures his Zanpakuto.
Using Shunpo they both arrived at the directions of the attack.
When unexpectedly a visage of a young boy around 8-11 years old by human standards was there waiting for them. Casting a Bakudo spell to create a barrier to prevent outside disturbances as they confront the boy.
'Was the boy the one who attacked them?' Ukitake wondered.
"Are you the one who sent the attack on the newly opened Senkaimon?" Aizen asked the boy.
"Yes. Do you have a problem?"
"I see.... Can't you tell us about what happened to those hollows with high-level Reiatsu?" Aizen asked.
But the boy just shrugged.
"Will you tell us?" Ukitake asked.
"Why should I? There's no benefit to it." the boy replied.
"It appears we are in disagreement. Very well, I shall subdue you, Shonen(Young man)." Aizen stated.
Clang!
Thus a fight breaks out among them.
Two captains against a young boy.
The boy uses Reishi based attacks just like Quincy. And the boy was really fast as he kept dodging any of their attempts.
Using reishi-made sword to block the two Captain swords.
Clang!
'Was he the descendant of what was left of the Quincy survivors from the war from 200 years ago?' Ukitake thought.
The boy appears quite skilled at handling two Captains at the same time. But their Gentei Kaijo were still not unleashed so they were only fighting with 20% of their power.
'Impressive to think you have this much potential.' Aizen thought.
Ukitake suddenly stopped moving because something unexpected had happened. Soul King's right hand suddenly responding to the boy's presence, Ukitake's heart began pounding.
Deg!
Mimihagi-sama!
Deg!
{@#%@&$ I died by Your hand}
"What do you mean you died because of me!" The boy shouted to no one.
{It was inevitable before this world began}
"Nonsense!"
{My death is predetermined by Your Authority within the Verdict of Your Supreme Judgment}
"My Authority?" The boy got confused.
'Who is the person Kurosaki Ichigo talking to? I don't sense any, unless... they're specifically only communicating with Kurosaki Ichigo... interesting.….' Aizen thought.
'Mimihagi-sama talked with the boy? Why?' Ukitake thought.
{Not even me could escape, nor would I escape my end}
"Why?" The boy asked.
{When the time comes as You judge this World Sin}
{I could only pray that You will give mercy}
{When Heaven exist, I pray to be placed there}
{I will wait for the time when You sit upon the Almighty throne}
"Throne? Yours?"
{I never sat upon any throne nor would I dare presenting such an insulting throne to You}
{Supreme Lawmaker there is only one warning, I could give to You}
"Advice?"
{When You find the Original Universe, do not be afraid}
{Because You are @#&%¥$@&%@}
Suddenly the boy collapsed. Taking advantage of the presented opportunity, Captain Aizen and Captain Ukitake then began to restrain the boy using Bakudo and bring him to Soul Society.