The Court Guard was surprised to know that not only was the Royal Palace taken over, but the Soul King really was killed.

Soi-Fon: Since coming here, I haven't sensed the Soul King's Spiritual Pressure. I hate to think that it was true that he really died.

Kyoraku: The fact that our advance troops weren't wiped out is good news. If the Soul King died at the hands of the enemy, then we need to defeat the enemy and decide on a new Soul King.

Gin: So it's up to us to take them out.

Kyoraku: Now, now... They're far away, but I can feel the Spiritual Pressure of Ichigo's party. In fact, I can feel (Y/N)'s spiritual pressure on its way here right now.

Almost as if he planned it, (Y/N) made his entrance as he made his landing. The winged hollow that brought him stayed in flight.

(Y/N): Mr. Urahara! Captain Kyoraku! I'm glad you all were able to get here! That takes a lot of pressure off of us.

Kyoraku: Well met, (Y/N). Thanks for keeping the Quincies at bay while we found a way to get here.

(Y/N): Someone had to do it. Besides, it wasn't just me out there. How did you guys get here anyway?

Hiyori: It was thanks to our help! We got most of the energy to create a gateway here.

Urahara: Hiyori and the others were the ones that collected the distortion energy I told you about. With that, along with energy from all the Court Guard Members, we've been able to create the gate. Though the major contributor was actually the hole that was left open through the barrier by Kurosaki. We wouldn't have been able to travel here if it wasn't for that.

(Y/N): I see. Only you would think of something like that.

Kyoraku: While you're here, mind telling us how many enemies we should be expecting?

(Y/N): Including Yhwach, eight in total.

(Y/N) hated having to include Uryu in their list of enemies but he couldn't falter because Uryu was his friend. (Y/N) was pulled out of his thoughts when he heard a new voice enter the conversation.

"Then we'll take care of them for you so you can direct all of your attention to the leader."

(Y/N) heard a voice that he never thought he'd hear in a long time. (Y/N) turned around and saw Gin walking towards him.

Gin: Long time no see, huh?

(Y/N): Gin? Why... How are you here?

Gin: Thank the Head Captain. The situation was dire so he got his hands dirty.

Kyoraku: Hey now, don't phrase it like that.

(Y/N): If Gin's here then... Don't tell me...

Urahara: Both Azashiro and Aizen have been released as well.

(Y/N): I... *sigh* No, the odds are against us despite the numbers advantage that we have... It may actually be in our best interest to have Aizen's assistance if he's willing. Where is he?

Gin: We left him in Soul Society. But Azashiro is with us.

(Y/N): Why? You released him to help us, didn't you?

Kyoraku: I'm sure he'll find his way here eventually.

(Y/N): I guess when you have an item as powerful as the Hogyoku, you can make the impossible happen...

(Y/N) then looked at Gin.

(Y/N): I can't possibly look you in the eyes and ask you for your help after I failed to uphold my end of the deal.

Gin: Deal?

(Y/N): Back when we fought Aizen. You only helped me in exchange for keeping Rangiku safe, yet I can't give you a single detail about what happened to her during this war. I can only guess after what I saw happened to Captain Hitsugaya.

Gin: You'd still be willing to work with the person that helped Aizen kill your mother.

(Y/N): What?

Gin: Your mother may have still been here today if I didn't intervene. So, why not just take advantage of my generosity?

...

(Y/N): I won't say that helping me and Ichigo take down Aizen justifies everything you've done up until now. And I can't say I can forgive you just yet. But, I do trust you.

Gin couldn't believe that even now, (Y/N) didn't show animosity towards him.

Gin: Geez, nothing cracks that nice guy personality of yours, does it? Fine then. How about you repay my favor? There was no deal being made, right? Those were your words.

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Gin: So, do we have a deal?

(Y/N): This isn't even a deal. You tell me that all I have to do is protect Rangiku but she's already on my list of friends. You get nothing out of it.

Gin: In that case, consider this a favor from yours truly.

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Gin: Defeat Yhwach and we'll call it even. How about that?

(Y/N): Heh, so just do what I always sought out to do, huh? Fine. I'll give him what for.

Gin: Then it's a pleasure working with you. So, what's the deal with you standing off in the distance all stoic like that, Azashiro?

Azashiro seemed to be listening to the entire conversation from a distance.

Azashiro: It would've been rude to intervene in a serious conversation.

Gin: And eavesdropping isn't?

Azashiro: I suppose you make a valid point.

(Y/N): I didn't think we'd see each other so soon.

(Y/N) stuck his hand out for a handshake, which Azashiro returned.

Azashiro: Neither have I. I'll assist in any way I can.

(Y/N): Are you sure you'll be able to fight the Quincies, though? They have an easy way to exploit your weakness.

(Y/N)'s worries were justified. Azashiro was weak to reishi absorption, which was what the Quincies excelled at.

Azashiro: Kisuke Urahara had created something to ease the problem.

Azashiro showed a wrist band that was on his wrist.

(Y/N): But wasn't he getting the gate ready? When did he have time to help you?

Urahara: Head Captain gave me a call ahead of time. While I was in the R&D lab, he warned me ahead of time that he was going to release Azashiro. Though Aizen and Gin Ichimaru were another story. In short, the device I created should give Azashiro some resistance against the Quincies' reishi manipulation and shouldn't leave Azashiro completely defenseless against our opponents.

(Y/N): I see... So precaution is still needed.

Azashiro: Indeed. Now, we should be taking our leave. We shouldn't waste the little time we have left.

(Y/N): That's fair. The castle is fairly big so scaling it will take a while.

Kyoraku: Castles are meant to display one's strength against the enemy. At any rate, they're beckoning us. It would be rude to keep them waiting. By the way, Would you like to have a chat with our new allies before you leave, (Y/N).

(Y/N): New allies?

(Y/N) turned to see Bazz-B and the last few remaining Bambies members.

(Y/N): What's the story here? Shouldn't you guys be against us?

Bazz-B: We have no intention of working with or taking orders from you guys. I'll make that clear.

Liltotto: We're only here to kill Yhwach after he tried to turn us into sacrifices.

(Y/N): Then we're technically working with each other. Whether you want to assist us traditionally or not, the fact that we have a common goal means we're working together.

Bambietta: Let me put it this way. We're splitting up from here.

Giselle: No hard feelings, okay?

(Y/N): Then can I ask for a favor? We aren't friends by any means but it'll help increase our chances of success.

Giselle: In what way?

(Y/N): More reinforcements. You guys should know where Yhwach keeps his prisoners, right? Then release the two Arrancars he has behind bars.

Giselle: Eh? You mean the woman who was ruling Heuco Mundo, right? Who knows if she's still alive.

Bazz-B: They're probably dead by now. He didn't need arrancars after the first invasion.

(Y/N): But that doesn't mean he necessarily got rid of them. Yhwach only used Hueco Mundo as a way to draw me away from Soul Society, back then. And after our battle, it almost sounds as if he was waiting for me to come back to fight him. It's almost as if he's using them as leverage against me. And if that's true, he'd keep them alive.

Liltotto: If they were strong then how did they get captured? They don't sound like much help to me.

(Y/N): Soul Society was no better. They were both blindsided by the invasion. That's all there was to it. So what do you say?

Bazz-B: Would be a waste of time if you ask me...

Bambietta: I'll go.

Liltotto and Giselle were genuinely surprised that their "leader" accepted the request.

Bambietta: I guess I owe you for leaving me alive. But let me be clear, don't think I'm going to be buddy-buddy with you because of this. Once this battle is over we're back to being enemies, got it?

(Y/N): Got it. And thanks for putting up with my selfish request.

Bambietta: Yeah, whatever. Gigi. Lil. Don't do anything crazy until I get back alright! We're fighting Yhwach together, remember that!

Giselle and Liltotto nodded before running off with Bazz-B. Bambietta was about to run off as well before (Y/N) stopped her.

(Y/N): Before you go, huh...

Bambietta: The name's Bambietta.

(Y/N): Right. I'm (Y/N). Probably should've asked that question before asking you for a favor. Anyway, before you leave...

(Y/N) summoned Siegfried.

(Y/N): Take this guy with you. If he's with you then Harribel and Starrk will know you aren't lying about helping them. Don't worry, as long as I deem you an ally, he'll protect you with his life.

Bambietta: He better be if I'm risking my life to help you with this.

(Y/N): I guarantee it. Now... Siegfried, make sure she guides you to the fastest route.

Siegfried gave a nod of respect before picking up Bambietta and running off in full speed. (Y/N) couldn't quite make out what he heard, but it sounded like a lot of swears were getting thrown his way from Bambietta as she got further and further from the group. She probably wasn't expecting a sudden move like that.

"Somehow you always get someone to help you out with your problems, don't you?"

(Y/N) turned around at the sound of Soi-Fon's voice.

(Y/N): This is the final stretch. We need as much help as we can get. Just as we got help from Gin and Azashiro, this should be no different. Besides, they're both allies to us.

Soi-Fon: Fair enough... So, how confident are you? To take on Yhwach, I mean.

(Y/N): I'm going in with naive optimism. I can't afford to feel the pressure of fighting someone who can't read my every movement. I still don't have a concrete plan on how to trick the Almighty nor do I know the limits to his power, if he even has a limit now.

Soi-Fon: Now I'm actually afraid for your well being.

(Y/N): Don't be. I'm going in this fight with Ichigo and everyone else with me. We might've failed protecting the Soul King but we still haven't lost hope. Besides, my power is still growing. Who knows how strong I'll be by the time I reach Yhwach.

Soi-Fon: As long as you don't lose hope, then I won't either.

(Y/N): Even if I failed, I know you'd still fight.

Soi-Fon: Right.

(Y/N) took a deep breath.

(Y/N): Listen, I know we haven't had the time to speak since-

Soi-Fon: We don't have the luxury for long talks during war. Once you defeat Yhwach then we'll have plenty of time to catch up.

(Y/N): I'm glad we're on the same page about that. If that's the case, I won't keep you waiting.

(Y/N) wrapped Soi-Fon in a hug right before he decided to make his departure.

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"Anything you wanna say before we leave, Captain Unohana?"

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(Y/N): Captain Kyoraku.

Kyoraku: Hm?

Kyoraku turned around as he took his attention off of the Court Guard that were getting ready for battle.

(Y/N): Captain Unohana wanted me to leave a message for you. She said "I'm wishing you the best of luck."

Kyoraku was confused at first, until he saw (Y/N) clutching onto her zanpakuto. Kyoraku wasn't sure how he did it but he was able to put the pieces together.

Kyoraku hid his face with his straw hat before replying.

Kyoraku: I appreciate your words, Captain Unohana. I won't let you down.

Kyoraku then spoke loudly.

Kyoraku: Alright, everyone... move out!

"YES SIR!"

(Y/N) and the Court Guard simultaneously left to storm the castle where Yhwach and his Royal Guards resided.

(Meanwhile) In the castle.

All of the Schutzstaffel bowed before Yhwach.

Haschwalth: Your Majesty... It appears Ichigo Kurosaki's party and the 13 Court Guard Squads have arrived simultaneously at this Welt.

Yhwach: This castle has become the foundation for a new world. The one and only true world. It will one day be known as Wahr Welt.



Haschwalth: Then we shall kill every last one of them. To realize the future that is reflected in Your Majesty's eyes. Here, at the foundation of the new world... at Wahr Welt.

Yhwach then began to call out to his Royal Guards.

Yhwach: Lille Barro. Gerard Valkyrie. Pernida Parnkgjas. Askin Nakk Le Varr. Daichi (L/N). And Uryu. Show the Soul Reapers who have trespassed into our sacred Wahr Welt a warm welcome. We will pour their blood into a chalice and toast to the birth of this Welt.

"As you wish!"

Each member of the Schutzstaffel besides Daichi stepped into a portal that took the shape of the Quincy Zeichen. Haschwalth was the one to speak to Daichi.

Haschwalth: How deep will you say your faith in His Majesty lies now that you've been entrusted with the responsibility of being one of the people who changed the world for the better?

Daichi: Such big shoes to fill. It's a bit daunting for someone like myself.

Haschwalth: His Majesty believed your ability to learn everything at an inhumane pace would be necessary in assisting him rule the new world.

Daichi: Is that so? Then I'll do my best to live up to those expectations.

Daichi began to walk away but was stopped by Haschwalth.

Haschwalth: And where are you going?

Daichi: To face off against the shinigamis.

Haschwalth: Really? Well before you proceed with that, you have another task.

Daichi: And what might that be?

Haschwalth: Kill the Arrancars that we have captive.

Daichi: Is that really necessary?

Haschwalth: There's a chance that Ichigo's party will try to come to rescue them. Kill them before they have the chance.

Daichi: ...Alright then.

Daichi was about to exit the room where Yhwach and Haschwalth resided but before he did, he turned around one last time.

Daichi: Oh, I forgot to ask, but I think this is a better chance than any. Haschwalth, have we ever met before?

Haschwalth kept the same stoic expression on his face.

Haschwalth: No. Not at all. Why do you ask?

Daichi: Nothing, I was just curious. You know, amnesia and all.

Daichi then left the room.

To be continued.

Things are falling into place. (Y/N) finding out that Gin, Azashiro and Aizen are helping. (Y/N) getting help from Bambietta to save Harribel and Starrk. And finally, Daichi being task with killing Harribel and Starrk.

Can't wait for you guys to see the updated matchups.