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Daichi looked at the young shinigami that stood in front of him in a new form. No, he wasn't a Shinigami anymore. He was an arrancar. One that evolved past what he knew was possible for an arrancar to achieve.

Daichi: Evolved past a resurrecion, you say? Now that's new.

(Y/N): Your biggest mistake was not taking the precaution of creating a covenant that prevented me from using my full strength. But then again, I had to surpass my limits to reach this form so I'd have to bypass that too...

Daichi: There's still one issue... You're a hollow now. And Quincies wipe Hollows from existence. You were better off fighting me as a shinigami to prevent your soul from being erased from existence.

(Y/N): Either you die from my Hollow reiryoku or I'm taking out of existence. This is a gamble for both of us...

Daichi: You're right about that. Well then... I revoke Covenant #2.

Daichi gave (Y/N) to summon his allies again, knowing that he was no longer using his Shikai.

Daichi: I-

(Y/N): I'm going to stop you right there.

(Y/N) grabbed Daichi by the throat and dragged him across the skies of the Royal Palace. Daichi broke out of the arrancar's grip and threw a punch but (Y/N) dodged and threw Daichi back to the ground.

Daichi looked at the blood dripping down his face and smirked.

Daichi: Alright then. A test of speed it is...

Daichi then increased his speed. Diachi and (Y/N) then had a battle of speed. Hirenkyaku vs Sonido. At first it seemed like Daichi was keeping up with (Y/N), each punch was met with a well-timed dodge.



However, (Y/N) slowly got adjusted to his newly acquired speed and started to take the advantage. (Y/N) landed a few more hits on Daichi before landing a fierce kick to the face.



Daichi quickly recovered and began casting another spell.

Daichi: Qualkreis!

Daichi prepared a spell that (Y/N) was all too familiar with. (Y/N) then raised his hand as he fired Bala from his palm. The Bala rained down, colliding with the multiple Heilig Bogens created from Qualkreis and destroyed them all.



(Y/N) then increased his spiritual pressure as he began to move at an even more impressive speed than he did prior. To Daichi, (Y/N) was simply walking, but he was so fast that he left afterimages.



(Y/N): Sonido Fantasma.

Daichi tried to attack one of the afterimages but he phased right through it. The after image that Daichi touched attacked back however. This led (Y/N) to lead his assault. The real (Y/N) landed a punch to Daichi's face and the after images mimicked (Y/N), leaving three other punches in the same spot.

Daichi: So I can't touch them but they can touch me... Fascinating...

Daichi watched the afterimages close in on him again and (Y/N) landed another punch but the moment he did, Daichi landed a counterattack.



This interrupted (Y/N)'s technique, causing Daichi to laugh.

Daichi: You know this is fun, I must admit. You're probably the most fun I've had fighting an arrancar since... Huh, that's odd... I've fought an arrancar before?

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Daichi: Well, I wasn't expecting to see an arrancar in the World of the Living. It's rare enough to see a Vasto Lorde. An arrancar is almost a once in a lifetime discovery. I'd love to know how you tick. However, that comes second in priority to killing you. But I guess I should ask out of courtesy. What did you do to the human that was living here?

"T̸̳̈́h̵̬̀e̵̘̚ ̴̞̽p̶̰̀e̸͈̓r̷̫̽s̸̠̍o̸̟̾n̸̯͒ ̷̳̎l̴̮͝i̵̯̓v̷͚̑ȋ̴̢n̷̳͝g̵̰̍ ̷͚͑h̷̟̆e̵̖̔r̵͇̃e̴̡̎ ̸̣͋i̶͚͛s̶͕̈́ ̶̬̀ǹ̸̺ǫ̶̅n̶͇̽ḙ̶̾ ̴͙͒ŏ̸͉f̴̨̂ ̴͓͆y̷̺̔o̶͈̚ů̷̬r̸̻͘ ̷̼͂c̶̟̓ŏ̷͔ṇ̵͠ç̵̇è̸̡r̷͜͠n̸̦̊.̷͕͌ You barged into someone else's home so that makes you an invader. Therefore I have the right to protect myself."

Daichi: Me? An invader? That's rich coming from the Hollow!

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Another memory flashed in his head, but once again, he couldn't remember who he was talking to at that moment. He also gained another head splitting headache.

Daichi: Who was I fighting? Who's house was I in?

Daichi was taken out of his thoughts as (Y/N) used a similar attack that he used on Tousen on Sokyoku Hill.



(Y/N) was not wasting time. He was trying to end the fight as quickly as possible. He remembered his mother's words about her first experience with Segunda Etapa.

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(Y/N): You defeated Syzaelaporro, right?

(M/N): Yeah. I was originally going to just kill him outright, but because it was my first time using Segunda Etapa, I felt the side effects pretty quickly. I was forced to retreat before I left myself vulnerable in front of an enemy.

~~~~

(Y/N) knew he had to win before he lost this power. At least if he won against Daichi, Orihime could heal him. That wasn't an option if he lost Segunda Etapa in the middle of battle.

(Y/N) made the decision to end things with his next attack. (Y/N) recalled his zanpakuto as it soared through the sky from the Greater Palace directly into his hands.

Daichi drew his Seele Schneider to prepare for close quarters combat, however, (Y/N) speed was too much for him to handle as landed four swings of his scythe that took him off of his feet. (Y/N) then spun his scythe as fast as a propeller which managed to cut into Daichi despite his Blut Vene. One final slash from (Y/N)'s scythe sent Daichi flying into a nearby building.



(Y/N) then wiped some blood from his lip before charging a Gran Rey Cero.

(Y/N): Sorry Gramps... No hard feelings...

However, right before firing his Gran Rey Cero, (Y/N) felt the side effects of Segunda Etapa kick in.

(Y/N) felt unbearable pain throughout his body as he collapsed to the floor. (Y/N)'s body felt cramped, his vision was blurred, his head was aching and he was finding it hard to breathe.

Daichi was on his last leg as well, barely pulling himself out of the building (Y/N) sent him flying in. The moment Daichi saw (Y/N)'s condition, he took advantage. Daichi summoned his Heilig Bogen for one last time.

Daichi: Seems like I got lucky. You fought well for a teenager. I can see why you're considered a threat. (Y/N) (L/N), if that's really your name. I hold you in high regard.

(End Song)

Right as Daichi was going to release the arrow from his bow, he felt another memory appear in his mind.

~~~~

Daichi found himself in front of who he assumed was the same man from his previous memories. Once again, he was holding that baby in his hand. The man spoke with so much enthusiasm in his voice.

"I know you said you wanted me to be better than you, but I believe (Y/N) can be the best out of both of us. Even if he doesn't become involved with the rest of the supernatural, there's something telling me he's destined to be great in whatever path he chooses."

Daichi: I've never heard you speak about something with such high hopes before.

"I guess I just had an epiphany after becoming a father myself. I guess I can see why you placed so much hopes in me after all these years"

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(Small Timeskip)

Daichi flew towards the rest of his fellow Schutzstaffel members after defeating (Y/N). Upon arriving, Daichi saw Uryu arriving at the same time, seemingly defeating Ichigo as well. Daichi then heard a hearty laugh coming from Gerard.

Gerard: Well done to our two newcomers! You have my acknowledgement!

Daichi only gave a small smirk.

Daichi: Even after you watched me stumble around with those obsolete techniques?

Gerard: Nonsense! I've seen you've made use of your experience with those techniques! Wonder indeed!

Daichi: Then I'll take your compliment.

Gerard: Now then, shall we make our way to His Majesty?

Daichi: Lead the way.

Uryu said nothing and simply followed the crew. As the group made their way to Yhwach in the Greater Palace, Daichi took one last look at the spot (Y/N) was last seen.

Daichi: *thinking* I'm expecting to see you bounce back, (Y/N). Maybe then we'll have a rematch.

(Meanwhile) Yhwach's POV.

Yhwach was in the process of tearing Mimihagi apart from the Soul King. Mimihagi was attempting to absorb Yhwach.

Yhwach: Soul King's right hand... Are you trying to absorb me, your own child as well? How tragic.

Mimihagi's arm then grabbed onto Yhwach. Unfortunately, Yhwach wasn't being absorbed.

Yhwach: So even if you can see through the future, you couldn't see the difference in our strength? You're now far inferior compared to me.

Yhwach grabbed hold of Mimihagi and tore him in half, leaving the Soul King vulnerable. Yhwach then walked up to the Soul King.

My father, your duty is over. The Quincy King will take back the world and then create it again. Give me everything you have!

Every member of the Schutzstaffel stood behind Yhwach as they raised swords of reishi in the air. Yhwach did the same before destroying the Seal of the Soul King.

Yhwach: I'm going to take everything from the Soul King, and let the world return to its rightful state!

Yhwach then absorbed the Soul King before a torrent of energy erupted from Yhwach. As the entire situation calmed down, Yhwach took a small but significantly different look as eyes appeared all over his body.

Yhwach then lost his balance.

Lille Barro: Your Majesty, it appears as if you stumbled. Are you all...

Lille Barro stopped himself as he saw small black creatures come out of Yhwach's body.



Lille Barro: What is this?!

Haschwalth was the one to ease Lille Barro's worries.

Haschwalth: Calm down. This is a torrent of the Soul King's power. The Soul King's power, which was released from the Shinigami's seal, has become an unstoppable torrent and is passing through His Majesty's body. It will not harm you, because now, the Soul King's enemy is the Shinigamis.

Haschwalth's last sentence was confirmation that Yhwach was now the new Soul King. As Haschwalth was explaining the existence of the creatures created from the Soul King's body, they began to fall from the Royal Palace into the Seireitei.

(Meanwhile) In the Seireitei.

"Massive Spiritual Pressure approaching from above!"

The torrent of energy was making it's way to the Seireitei, causing the Seireitei's sky to become extremely dark.

Renji: W-What's going on?!

Soi-Fon: What else could it be? It's the Quincies doing. Look.

Soi-Fon said as she pointed above.

Soi-Fon: An area of the Soul Shield Membrane is missing. A whole must've opened up when a part of the Soul Wall crumbled. The Soul King's right hand headed toward the Royal Palace through that hole, but now that hole is a prime target for the enemy.

Irony struck as the torrent of black creatures made their way to the Seireitei through that exact hole.

Renji: Something's coming through the Soul Shield Membrane!

Soi-Fon: It's covering up the Seireitei!

Soi-Fon ran out of the R&D lab, with everyone following behind. Everyone tried to fend off the creatures but they came in hordes that were unbearable to manage. Even with Byakuya's Senbonzakura, there were too many to count.

The group then saw multiple waves coming to wash over them however...

"Shoot to kill, Shinsō"

Everyone was in shock as a blade of some kind cut through most of the first horde. The second horde was silently cut down without a hint of what caused it.

Renji: What just happened?

"Looks like you all need some help. I'll be glad to lend a hand if you ask graciously."

Everyone turned around to see Gin standing on top of the roof of the R&D department.

Rukia: Gin Ichimaru? What's he doing out of the Muken?!

Soi-Fon: He isn't the only one...

Soi-Fon said as she saw Azashiro make his appearance as well.

Azashiro: I assure you, we're here to help.

Renji: And you expect us to believe that?!

Tension grew but before anyone could speak, one final horde came but it was taken down by sheer spiritual pressure.

"How pathetic... Why waste time swatting them with a sword when you can crush them using your Spiritual Pressure?"



Everyone looked in fear as they saw Aizen in front of them.

Rukia: Y-You're-

Aizen: It's been a while, Rukia Kuchiki. Congratulations on your promotion to lieutenant. I'm glad you were rewarded for your distinguished service.

Rukia: Aizen...! Gin...!... Azashiro! What are you all doing here?

Gin: Long story short, our sentences have been lifted, albeit temporarily.

Rukia: Impossible! Under whose authority?!

Soi-Fon: I'd like to know as well!

"That would be me."

Kyoraku made his way onto the scene.

"Captain Kyoraku?!"

Kyoraku: I'm sure you're wondering why, so I'll just say it. It's because I decided that we needed their help.

Renji: Captain Kyoraku, you can't be serious!

Hisagi: You're okay with that?!

Ikkaku: I can't go along with using any of their help!

Yumichika: Agreed. Though I can barely understand Gin and Azashiro, considering what Aizen has done, it's utterly unacceptable.

Kyoraku: Is this about defending your own honor? Well, let me tell you something about the Court Guards. Honor won't help us protect the world. And if you ask me, I do not believe using evil to defeat evil is itself an evil act.

Nobody had a rebuttal, leaving the scene quiet.

Aizen: Seems the matter has been settled... Now how about removing the restraints from my hands and letting me out of this chair?

Kyoraku: No can do.

Aizen: Good grief... You expect me to get rid of them while sitting down?

Aizen said, referring to the creatures that were invading the Seireitei.

Kyoraku: I'm pretty sure you can pull it off.

Aizen: You give me too much credit. Right now I don't have that kind of power.

Kyoraku: I wasn't talking about whether you have the power or not. I just figured that you're not the kind of guy to just sit quietly and watch while these eyeball monsters try to gnaw at your body. That's all.

Right on cue, another horde of monsters fell from the sky, but thanks to Aizen's immense spiritual pressure, they simply bounced off him and died.

Aizen: You truly are a piece of work.

Kyoraku: Thanks.

Kyoraku immediately felt Aizen's spiritual pressure rise again as he began to cast a spell. Kyoraku called out the other members of the Court Guards to warn them of Aizen's attack.

Kyoraku: Run for it! Retreat back to the lab!

Everyone made a run for it as Aizen casted his signature Kido spell.

Aizen: Hadō #90. Kurohitsugi



As everyone made it to the lab safely, Byakuya was the first one to speak up about Kyoraku's decision.

Byakuya: Kyoraku. You do realize that your act of freeing those three is an insult to all of us.

Kyoraku: Yeah, I know... Go ahead and beat me up all you want. After we protect the Seireitei, that is.

Gin whispered to Azashiro as Byakuya made his comment.

Gin: What harsh words. Does he not remember we're in the same room as him?

Azashiro: Don't try to think about others' opinions of you.

Gin: You didn't have to give a serious answer like that. I know that much already.

Gin was simply trying to lighten the mood. But it seemed that the situation was really that serious. When Gin had been released, he didn't think Aizen of all people would have been released as well. Unlike Azashiro who had the ability to see the entire Seireitei or Aizen who had the Hogyoku that granted him immense powers, Gin could only obtain information by putting context clues together. And the only clues he had were the tremors he felt and the occasional explosions that were deadly enough to be heard even down in the depths of Muken.

The fact that not only he but the other two residents of Muken were released meant that the Soul Society wasn't just desperate but quite literally out of options.

That brought up a question in Gin's mind though.

What were Ichigo and (Y/N) doing during these times?

To be continued.

I think I explained just about everything I had plan in regards to Segunda Etapa last chapter. But I did want to talk about "Sonido Fantasma". It's just one huge reference to "Genei Jin" from Street Fighter, though I tweaked a bit.

Also we finally get to see Aizen, Gin and Azashiro join the fight to protect Soul Society. You'll get to see a lot more interactions between them and the rest of the shinigamis in the next chapter so look out for that.