The group walked into the Senkaimon.

After making it through the Dangai safely this time around. The group was caught by Tessai Ururu and Jinta on the same flying blanket that they used after the Ryoka's first invasion of the Soul Society.

(Y/N): This thing is still pretty interesting... What makes this blanket float?

(F/N): Hell if I know...

Rukia was simply stunned.

Rukia: This is certainly... unique.

Jinta: Alright, so what's next on the list?

Urahara: We'll be heading back to the shop to add the final 2 spiritual energies from (Y/N) and Rukia.

(Y/N): And then we head over to Ichigo's location and give him back his Shinigami powers.

Jinta: Does that mean-

(Y/N): Yeah, you'll get your rematch against Shishigawara.

Jinta: Alright!

The group flew off to Urahara Shop to complete the spirit sword.

(Meanwhile) Ichigo's POV

Ichigo and Ginjo were hiding in an abandoned building, hiding from Tsukishima.

Ginjo: We should be safe here for a while... I kept this place in the event Tsukishima found all of our safe houses. Not even Riruka and Kutsuzawa know of this place, much less Tsukishima.

Meanwhile Ichigo was just panting from exhaustion. He was also furious.

Ichigo: Damn it... Why the hell did this happen?! Why?!

Ginjo: Ichigo...

Ichigo then grabbed Ginjo by the shirt angrily.

Ichigo: It's your fault, Ginjo! This all happened because you dragged me into this!



Ginjo: Yeah. you're right. I'm sorry.

Ichigo then released Ginjo, knowing that he was only speaking out of anger.

Ichigo: Damn it! I know! You guys were only trying to help! It's not your fault!

Ginjo: It's nobody's fault. Don't go blaming yourself.

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Ginjo: Before they attacked me, Yukio and the others said "We finally remembered".

Ichigo: Remember? What'd he mean by that?

Ginjo: From what Chad said, I thought Tsukishima's power was the ability to disrupt memories. But rather than their memories being disrupted, they actually sounded more like things became clear after they remembered. I'm thinking Tsukishima's power is not a disruption of memory, but a manipulation of the past. Tsukishima's Book of the End is a Fullbring that uses a bookmark. This is purely speculation, but if a new power arose from Book of the End, it coincides with its original form as a bookmark. Tsukishima places his presence in the pasts of the people he cuts down.

Ichigo: Is that even possible?!

Ginjo: I don't know. But you heard what the guys that were stolen by Tsukishima said. It's far beyond a matter of trusting or not trusting Tsukishima. To them, Tsukishima is someone who was always there in their past as a family member, a friend, a lover, someone deeply connected to them. Otherwise, there's no way they'd speak of their memories of him in the ways that they did. They weren't confused and they didn't lose their memories. He is already a fact of their pasts. Shedding tears won't miraculously bring back their memories like it does in fairy tales. To all of them, the two of us who don't know Tsukishima are the crazy ones!



Ichigo was at a loss for words for a while. Ichigo then started to clench his fist in anger.

Ichigo: Would... Would killing Tsukishima return them to normal?!



Ginjo: I'll be honest with you. Even if we kill Tsukishima, there's no guarantee they'll return to normal. We might be despised by our families and friends as nothing but murderers and they might continue to think of us as having gone crazy. But regardless of whether we can or cannot undo the effects, the only way to sever their bond with Tsukishima is to kill him!

Ginjo stared at Ichigo with a stern expression.

Ginjo: Can you do it? Can you really kill Tsukishima, when there's no guarantee it'll undo everything?

"Oh, boy... You guys are having a pretty disturbing conversation. So this is where you were."

Another voice came from the shadows. The voice revealed themself to be Yukio.

Ginjo: How'd you know I'd be there?

Yukio: How? What're you talking about? How I always do, of course.

Just then a small digital spaceship detached itself from Ginjo and returned to Yukio.



Yukio: Whenever we're separated, we always make sure to know where each of us are, remember? Something really is wrong with you, Kugo. C'mon, let's go back. Don't worry. Neither Mr. Tsukishima nor I, or anybody else, is angry with you two. In fact, we feel sorry for you. It's okay. We'll bring you back to your senses right away.

Ichigo whispered to Ginjo.

Ichigo: He's offering to take us to Tsukishima. It's just what we need.

Ginjo: You...

Ichigo: I've made up my mind.

Meanwhile

Uryu was out of his hospital bed, putting on his clothes and was prepared to leave. He then got a call on his phone.

Uryu: Hello?

"You picked up? Phew... That's a relief. How are you feeling?"

Uryu: (Y/N)? I'm feeling fine. In fact, I'm leaving my hospital room as we speak.

"Really?"

Uryu: Yes. After you told me about those Fullbringers, I had Orihime heal my injuries. Now that I'm fully healed I can take them on.

"Okay, don't get too hot headed. I trust you're strong enough to take most of them on but I have some info you need to know before you head over there."

Uryu: Hm? And what's that?

"One of the fullbringers there is the first Substitute Shinigami. And what I know of him, he's killed many shinigamis. I don't know what he wants with Ichigo, but I doubt it's anything good."

Uryu: Are you serious? W-where did you hear this from?

"Captain Ukitake. Long story short, I was in the Soul Society preparing something with Mr. Urahara that will give Ichigo his Shinigami powers back. We're heading back to the shop as we speak to finish it up. Can you hold them off until I get there with help?"

Uryu: Hm. Who do you think you're talking to? They might have gotten the jump on me once but it won't happen again.

" *chuckle* With that confidence, I know you're ready for a fight. Well, I won't hold you any longer. Ichigo's in trouble, so watch his back, alright?"

Uryu: They'll probably be defeated by the time you get there, but sure.

Uryu hung up and took off.

(Timeskip) Ichigo and Ginjo POV

Yukio: We're here.

Ichigo and Ginjo were in front of a large mansion.



Ichigo: So this is the place.

As if he was waiting on them, the door to the mansion opened, revealing Tsukishima.

Tsukishima: Hey.

Ichigo immediately became fueled with anger and took out his Combat pass.

Ichigo: Tsukishima!

Ginjo quickly stopped Ichigo from charging at Tsukishima.

Ginjo: Wait! Don't charge blindly. If his powers are what I think they are, one slash and it's all over!

Tsukishima: Relax. I'm unarmed. I don't want to fight you two. Let's go inside and talk.

Ichigo: You really think we'd walk into a house full of potential traps?

Tsukishima: Are you kidding me? If I were going to set a trap, I'd have set it in the forest on your way here.

Yukio: You heard him. Now, come on inside.

As Ichigo and Ginjo entered the mansion they were met with confetti going off.

"Welcome Back!"



Ichigo did his best to hold in his feelings of aggression.

Keigo: What took you, Ichigo?

Mizuiro: You're late!

Ikumi: What're you just standing there for?

Karin: Yeah, come on!

Ikumi: Come on and join us!

Ichigo was starting to hyperventilate. Ginjo noticed and tried to calm Ichigo down.

Ginjo: It's all right, Ichigo. These people consider Tsukishima to be their friend, but they consider you a friend, as well. They won't attack you without warning. Stay calm.

Yuzu then walked up to Ichigo.

Yuzu: I'm so happy! Shu said he's not angry at all, Brother!

Keigo: That's right! You're lucky, Ichigo! Shu's such a nice guy! You should apologize while you can!

Ikumi: He's right. You should apologize properly.

Mizuiro:Ichigo, apologize.

Ikumi: Apologize, Ichigo.

Keigo: Apologize!

Tatsuki: Apologize!

Yuzu: Please apologize.

Karin: Apologize.

All: Apologize.



Ichigo couldn't take it anymore and took off towards Tsukishima.

Ichigo: Tsukishima!

Ikumi: Hey! Ichigo!

Yuzu: Brother!

Ginjo: Damn it! He couldn't bear it.

Ichigo stormed up the staircase in pursuit of Tsukishima. Ginjo followed shortly after. Just as the two left, another person entered the house.

"I hope I'm not late."

Entering the house was Asuka.

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Ichigo: *thinking* Damn! I want to kill Tsukishima right now. But I couldn't fight him in there. If I fought him back there, I would've dragged everyone into the fight! Everyone... Yuzu... Karin... Tatsuki... Keigo... Mizuiro... Ms. Ikumi... Everyone!

Ichigo busted through one of the doors, but as he got in there he was met with all of the fullbringers waiting on him.

Kutsuzawa: Oh, good. You seem to be doing well.

Tsukishima: Yeah. Looks like he's brimming with energy. I'm glad.

Tsukishima said, appearing behind Ichigo without warning. Ichigo swiftly created space between himself and Tsukishima.

Tsukishima: Oh? I thought you didn't like me, but maybe not. You voluntarily got yourself surrounded. Now then-

Immediately the doorway got blown to bits as Ginjo entered the room.



Ginjo: I destroyed the stairway. Yukio's about the only person that can possibly come up here. Now there's nothing to hold you back. Fight with everything you've got! Ichigo!

Ichigo immediately activated his fully mastered fullbring and went straight for Tsukishima, cutting his arm off in the process.



Despite the pain, Tsukishima still found time to talk to Ichigo.

Tsukishima: So that's your Fullbring. You've come a long way in a short time.

Ichigo: Is that supposed to be a compliment? Say it while you still can. I came here to kill you.



However, just as Ichigo said that, he sensed a familiar spiritual pressure coming his way.

Coming to Tsukishima's aid was Chad and Orihime.



While Ichigo was in battle, Ichigo's family and friends were downstairs in a panic.

Keigo: Hey, we should probably call for help! Ichigo and that other guy might hurt Shu!

Tatsuki: Y-you're right! Where's (Y/N)? Maybe he could help!

Mizuiro: Now that you mention we haven't seen him since he left school yesterday.

Asuka: I know, I'll call (F/N)! The two of them can probably help Shu.

Yuzu: Please do! Maybe they can calm down brother!

(Meanwhile)

The crew at Urahara Shop was finishing up the spirit sword. (Y/N) had just gave his energy to the sword and was now waiting for Rukia to donate hers. At the moment, (Y/N) was currently on the phone.

(Y/N): Hey Hiyori, is (S/N) and Calavera still with you at the Vizard base?

Hiyori: Yeah, yeah they're safe. You don't have to worry, you big baby.

(Y/N): Good... I need you to escort Calavera to the location I'm about to send you.

Hiyori: What do I look like? A babysitter?

(Y/N): I'll pay you for doing this for me.

Hiyori: ...Fine... But I'm naming the price. Got it?

(Y/N): Fine by me. I'll text it to you and I'll let you know when to leave.

Hiyori: Whatever, just keep your promise.

Hiyori hung up. As put the phone in his pocket, he heard Urahara speak.

Urahara: This is the final stretch. Just place your spiritual pressure in here and it's done. Whenever you're ready.

Rukia walked up to the sword as she put her hand forward. As she did that, (F/N) who was waiting outside got a call on his phone. When (F/N) checked the caller ID he immediately answered.

(F/N): Asuka? What's the matter? You're calling pretty late.

"There's a problem!"

(F/N): Huh? What is it?

Asuka: Well... all of (Y/N)'s friends are here and... well, one of them, Ichigo was it? He seemed to have attacked Shu!

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She just called him "Shu". But she doesn't know Shukuro. She never met him. Unless...

(F/N): Asuka! Where are you?

Asuka: At Shu's house-

(F/N): *thinking* Shukuro made contact with Asuka too? But she isn't involved in the supernatural world. Was our theory wrong?

(F/N): Leave. Immediately. Tell everyone to evacuate. Do not stay there! You are in danger!

Asuka: What do you mean-

(F/N): Just trust me!

Asuka: Um... O-okay...

(F/N) hung up and ran into the shop.

(F/N): We need to leave now! Ichigo is in a fight with Tsukishima as we speak and your friends are there! They're all in trouble!

Urahara: Then we're lucky that we completed the sword just in time. Alright crew. Let's head out.

(Y/N): Alright. Let's put an end to this fullbring business once and for all.

To be continued.