Chapter 6: PULSING DARKNESS

That's Kurosaki!

Ichigo, !

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What do you think you're doing, Ichigo?!

I'm restoring life to the heart, to Yhwach!

This sensation...so it was Yhwach!

We're going too!

Let's get him!

!

Hiyaaaah!

!!!

Down you gooo!

Guhk!

Lieutenant Kuchiki!

Worry about yourselves!

Aaugghh!

Are you two alright?

Yes, ma'am.

I-I think so...

Don't even think about going up there.

You, !

That's right, it's me! Bambietta Basterbine, The Explode!

Bambietta...!

You'll pay for what you did to my buddy...to Meni.

As leader of the Bambies, I'll avenge her! Prepare to die!

You still live?! Impossible!

Do I look dead to you?

As far as I know...

Bambietta Basterbine was supposed to have been zombified after Captain Komamura defeated her.

Huh?! What the hell are you talking about?

We have little time. No more questions! Move or be moved.

Ha, if you think you've got what it takes, then bring it on!

Not bad, Lieutenant. I guess you beating Meni wasn't a fluke.

I must admit you are a worthy foe.

, However, , Buuut,

Raaaaaagh!

What incredible Spiritual Pressure...

Corpseshades! Even here?!

The Quincy King is calling them!

Calling them...?

I won't allow any interruptions to this heartfelt reunion.

Ready or not, here I come!

Move! You mustn't let her touch you!

...!

Good call! "The Explode" allows me to turn anything I touch into a bomb. That even goes for you Soul Reapers and your precious swords!

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Skreeeee!

Looks like the fun's finally starting.

We must act immediately or it'll be too late.

"Too late?" Oh, it's already too late for you three!

You're tougher than you look, I'll give you that.

Do not underestimate the Thirteen Court Guard Squads.

Cute. Lucky for you, I'm not here to kill you guys. I just need to keep you busy for a while.

Tch...

Lieutenant Kuchiki, <param=player_family_name>, I have an idea.

An idea?

Yes. Hothead's up above and the monsters are right below her. We can use this situation against them.

In other words...

What'cha gonna do now, Lieutenant?!

...This!

Running only delays the inevitable!

Ruler, the mask of blood and flesh, all things of the universe fly, that which names all! Gathering of heat and war, beyond the seas in reverse, take steps to the south.

What do you losers think you're...?

Hado Number 31: Shakkaho!

Ha! That's your big plan? Blowing up the ground?

Wha, ?!

What the, ?!

Dance, Sode no Shirayuki,

Somenomai, Tsukishiro.

!

Aaaaughhh!

, We did it., We...We sure did...

Well done, Tokishima! Your plan worked perfectly.

Th-Thank you Lieutenant...

Now stay here and keep an eye on Bambietta.

Yes, ma'am.

[<gender I'm coming with you./I'm coming with you.>]

Very well. Let us make haste.

Yes, ma'am!

This spike in Spiritual Pressure... I've got a bad feeling about this.

Ichigo...

Now raise them! Silver emblems. Ashen meadows. Circular path buried in light.

Eye of agate. Tongue of gold and skull cup. Coffin of Adnyeus. The object we raise is your heart.

Argh!

No, it can't be...!

......Auswählen.

Skreeeee, !

Eeeeeeek!

Raaaaaagh!

Ichigo! Why are you, ?!

We...have to stop Kurosaki!

Aaaaaahhh!

Ngh...!

Aaaaugh!

Is this...Karakura Town? How did we wind up here?

It's dark... No...it's more like there's no...color?

[<gender What's going on...?/What's happening...?>]

Stay sharp, <param=player_family_name>.

Yes, ma'am.

Aren't you...?

......

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Urahara?! What's the meaning of this?!

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This Spiritual Pressure... It can only belong to Kisuke Urahara...

Or...an imposter somehow?

Ready your blade, <param=player_family_name>.

Yes, ma'am.

He...disappeared?

Urahara wouldn't have fallen so easily... We can at least be sure that wasn't him.

That's good, but what the heck is this place?

A mirror?

.........

...!

Captain Zaraki?!

...So now it's Captain Zaraki...?

......

*pant* *pant*

...We have to find a way out of here, somehow...

.........

...!

Captain Kuchiki?!

......

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Imposter... How dare you present yourself in my brother's form!

Can you still fight, <param=player_family_name>?

...Yes, ma'am.

......

Raaaaaagh!

AAAAUGH!

<param=player_family_name>!

Uuuughhh...

Hado Number 31: Shakkaho!

*pant*...*pant*...

(What on Earth did <param=player_family_name> just do?)

To think a Soul Reaper would shatter my Mirror Bound... Who could...?

No, it matters not. The time has come...

Are you okay, <param=player_family_name>?

...I'm fine.

Where's Ichigo...?

You're too late, Rukia.

...!

No, the ice... It's melting!

Yhwach is already here!

What are you thinking?! Did Head Captain Kyoraku wish for this?

That's none of your business.

Yhwach almost succeeded in his quest to reshape reality!

There is no guarantee we can defeat him again! Have you forgotten how terrifying his power was?!

...How could I?

That's exactly WHY I need it!

Yhwach's "The Almighty",

the king's power of omniscience! The ability to bend the future to my will!

......!

Why, Kurosaki?! Aren't you the one who defeated Yhwach and saved us all?!

That is NOT Ichigo! Identify yourself!

If I'm not Ichigo, then who am I?

Don't you dare use his name, imposter!

Imposter...?!

Do you have any idea what he went through to defeat Yhwach?

Reviving an enemy he had no choice but to kill... Turning his blade against those he swore to protect to accomplish that goal...

Ichigo Kurosaki would never do that!

Then I'll surpass the Ichigo you know...and become even stronger!

So this is Auswählen...? Incredible... I've never felt stronger.

...N-No way!

Auswählen doesn't just steal power, y'know. It can also redistribute it.

Real kind of you to let me know...

You really did a number on me earlier. But I'll let you off with a warning this time.

And why would you do that?

Can't a girl be in a good mood? Now scram before I change my mind.

In that case, I'll gladly...

Refuse!

To a scientist, ignorance is a humiliation worse than death.

...?

I cannot retreat before properly investigating Captain Kurotsuchi's former opponent.

And here I was thinking you were supposed to be the smart one. Guess you're just a big dummy after all.

I have nothing left to say...

So my blade shall speak in my stead!

Raaaghhh!

Aaugghh!!

And this one's on the house!

Guhk!

Serves you right, dummy.

Ugh.........

You absorbed Yhwach's power?!

Yeah... It's crazy. How about I give you a demonstration?

Getsuga Jujisho!

!!!

Move, <param=player_family_name>!

Aaaaaaughhhh!

<param=player_family_name>!!!