Slight spoilers for Cour 4 at the end of the chapter. Just as a heads up.

The sounds of flames and a sword clashing could be heard through Wahrwelt as Bazz-B and Haschwalth fought. During that moment, lower down in the Wahrwelt explosions could be heard as the combined efforts of Bambietta and Siegfried fought their way through Soldat units that took the facial appearance of the eyeball creatures that were created from the Soul King's power.

Bambietta: We're almost there Mr. Knight. Just one more floor left to go!

Hearing this, Siegfried destroyed the horde of soldats with ease before wasting no time destroying the ground below them.

Bambietta had to admit but having Siegfried around was handy.

Bambietta: Nice job Mr. Knight. You know, I like having you around. Why not ditch (Y/N) come with me?

Siegfried simply shook his head no and proceeded to stare at Bambietta, almost as if he was waiting for her to give him instructions.

Bambietta simply pouted.

Bambietta: Boo! You're no fun. Anyway we're here-

"Now, what might a young girl like you be doing here? And with a Hollow no less. One I've had the opportunity to become familiar with."

Bambietta turned around and saw Daichi standing in the hallway that was in between them and the arrancars.

Bambietta was confused about who the old man was though. She never saw him before. Why was he talking as if he was one of them?

Siegfried immediately stood in front of Bambietta as he prepared for a fight against Daichi.

Bambietta: Hey old timer! Who are you? You're no Sternritter!

Daichi: Oh, I see. You're a Sternritter. I wasn't made aware that some of you were allowed in Wahrwelt.

Bambietta: Allowed? That bastard Yhwach was trying to kill us all! And you still haven't answered my question!

Daichi: I have questions for you as well. But I guess it's only common courtesy to answer your question first since you asked first. My name is Daichi (L/N). And what's yours?

Bambietta: Why should I tell you? A-Anyway, I've never seen you before. Where'd you come from?!

Daichi: A rude one, aren't you? Honestly, no respect for your elders. That hot headed attitude reminds me of-

Daichi froze in place as he felt another memory entering his head.

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Daichi saw a memory of him sitting at a table with a teenager and a woman around his age, although her looks were really deceiving. The teenager was the first to speak.

"I call you an old man 'cause you're an old man. There's nothing else to it really... Besides, if I really hated you, I'd just treat you how I'd treat anyone of those asshats at the orphanage."

"Watch your language, (̶̢̫̣̣̬̲̞̝̮̽̀̈́̾́̉̊F̴̢̡̞͖͓͚̫̦̹͎̭̰̜̈́̿̀̈́́͆̽̌̓͂̀̅̀̋͋̃̍̑̚͜͝/̴͔̱̹̓̋̋͜N̴͈͖̱̠͙̘̝̟͚̫̈͑́̈̐͛̏̑͋̕̕͜)̵̛̦͚͎͔͖͇͈̯͚̻̣̪̰̜̺̫̳̫̦͍̪̍̂̐͆̊̏͒̇̓͘̚͜͝. Haven't I told you time and time again to clean up that vulgar vocabulary of yours?"

The woman scolded the teen.

Who was she? Who was the teen? Why couldn't he hear their names or see their faces?

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Daichi broke out of his daze before speaking up again.

Daichi: Nevermind that. If you really want to know where I came from, "His Majesty" himself has chosen to revive me. Does that answer your question?

Bambietta: So you're the guy that Yhwach attempted to sacrifice all of us for? Tsk, now I'm really pissed off.

Daichi: If you're really upset, then you should direct that anger to His Majesty and not me. Now, allow me to ask you a question. Why are you with that Hollow?

Bambietta: What's it to you? Mr. Knight's pretty cool ya know?! If you start any problems, we'll kick your ass!

Daichi: That so? I can tell by our conversation that you're a traitor so I'll make sure to perform cleaning duty.

Daichi summoned his Heilig Bogen as he got ready to battle.

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Starrk and Harribel could feel the shaking of Wahrwelt as the fight between Bazz-B and Haschwalth got fierce.

Starrk: I think now is a better time than any to make our escape.

Harribel: Seems like most of the Quincies are in battle. One of the most formidable is fighting as we speak.

Starrk: We still have one problem.

Harribel: The Quincy that's on the same floor as us.

Starrk: I'll let you make the call. Are you well enough to fight?

Harribel: I'll manage. And besides, who knows if we'll get a chance like this again? We should take it while we have it.

Starrk: Alright then.

Starrk and Harribel both simultaneously broke out of their cells as they both wasted no time running down the hallway.

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Daichi stared at the two opponents in front of him.

Daichi: I'll start with you, Hollow.

Daichi fired an arrow at Siegfried but was countered by Bambietta throwing an orb of reishi that turned the arrow into a bomb that exploded before it could make contact with the Hollow.

Siegfried then used the opportunity to swing his sword at Daichi. Fortunately for Daichi, he dodged the attack at the very last moment, saving him from being cleaved in half like the building they were in.



Siegfried's attack was strong enough to bring the floor above them tumbling on them.

In order to protect herself from the falling debris, Bambietta surrounded herself with a wave of reishi to destroy the debris.

Daichi took a Ginto container out of his jacket and casted Gritz on himself, using it as a shield to protect himself from the debris.

Siegfried simply allowed the debris to fall on him as he was practically unaffected by it.

Once all of the debris was done falling, Daichi absorbed the reishi shield.

Daichi: I didn't know an Adjuchas Arrancar could gain this much strength. That must mean you've made improvements after our last battle.

Siegfried simply swung his sword at the ground to kick up a dust cloud. Daichi covered his eyes, to prevent himself from being blinded. In a flash, Siegfried appeared behind Daichi and attempted to cut him from behind.

Daichi reacted at the last minute and drew a Seele Schneider, clashing with Seigfried's sword. However Daichi wasn't expecting Bambietta to reveal herself hiding behind Siegfried's cape. With Daichi occupied with Siegfried, Bambietta used this chance to make contact with Daichi directly, causing a massive explosion.

Once the smoke cleared, Daichi was shown with considerable damage on him.

Daichi: A neat diversion, I must say.

Bambietta: You're the guy that Yhwach wanted to revive so badly? I don't think sacrificing us was worth it. Come on Mr. Knight, let's end this stupid battle.

Daichi: You're saying I'm weak? I guess I was trying to keep this castle in good condition. But if you're going to make a mess of it. I should at least get the job done.

Daichi's spiritual pressure rose and he shot an orb into the air.

Daichi: Großer Regenfall!

The orb of energy burst into thousands of small Heilig Pfeil that rain down on the two fighters. Siegfried stabbed his sword into the ground as it began to glow. Right before the arrows could hit anyone, Siegfried covered Bambietta, using his cape as protection of sorts.

Daichi was surprised to see a cape be used as a way of protection.

Daichi: That's no normal cape isn't it? If it can ward off my arrows then it must be heavier than I thought. Why not take it off and go all out on offense?

Siegfried didn't budge.

Bambietta: Were you holding back this whole time, Mr. Knight?

That was when Bambietta remembered something important.

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(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.

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Bambietta got up to her feet and got serious.

Bambietta: Don't worry about protecting me, Mr. Knight. I'm more than capable of protecting myself. I don't need a knight in shining armor. Go all out!

Siegfried heard Bambietta's orders and immediately removed the cape that was attached to his armor. Siegfried threw it to the side as it hit the floor, causing a massive creator in the ground.

Siegfried then wasted no time dashing at Daichi, clashing with his Seele Schneider. Daichi was able to somehow keep up with the master swordsman despite Siegfried not being handicapped.



However the more the two traded blows, Siegfried's speed started to pick up.

Daichi: You're slowly warming up there, Knight!

Daichi then drew another Seele Schnieder as he started to dual wield. This allowed Daichi to keep up with Siegfried's new speed and earn a few small scratches here and there.

However Daichi found an opening and was about to pierce Siegfried in the chest. But Daichi's Seele Schneider was blocked by another sword. One from Bambietta. Daichi now had to split his attention between two fighters.

Bambietta: We have you on the ropes, old timer!

Bambietta managed to land a cut in Daichi's shoulder while Siegfried got one in his leg. Daichi quickly hopped back to create space between himself and the duo before summoning his Heilig Bogen and shooting an arrow that knocked Siegfried's sword out of his hands. That didn't stop Siegfried from chasing down Daichi and fighting him bare handed.

Siegfried landed a damaging combo sending Daichi flying. But it didn't stop there as Bambietta shot multiple explosives in Daichi's direction.



Daichi casted Wolke and used it to weaken the incoming explosives. Daichi then casted another spell.

Daichi: Sankt Bogen!

An enormous bow manifested mid air and shot three Heilig Pfeils at the same time. With a wave of his hand, Siegfried's cape magically levitated towards himself and Bambietta and acted as a shield.

It might not have been anywhere near as durable as Panzer's shield but it was the only defense Siegfried could conjure up at the moment.

As the three large arrows made contact with the cape, a huge explosion could be felt across the Wahrwelt. As the explosion cleared, both Siegfried and Bambietta were heavily injured. Daichi, outside of a few scratches, didn't take much damage.

Daichi: Well I have to say it was a great warm up. However, I have a job to do.

Daichi prepared to shoot two arrows at his enemies, ending their lives.

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Until a yellow energy blade nearly hit Daichi in the back of the neck.

Daichi narrowly dodged it in time and did a 180 degree turn and fired his arrows almost immediately at his new attackers. The two people that stood behind Daichi both evaded Daichi's arrows.

Seeing this turn of events, Daichi simply smiled.

Daichi: You two are the arrancars that were imprisoned down here, correct? Fighting four opponents might be a tad more difficult.

Daichi's attackers were none other than Harribel and Starrk.

Starrk: He's not taking us seriously...

Harribel: That only means he has more up his sleeves if he's confident. Be wary.

Harribel then noticed Bambietta and Siegfried.

Harribel: It seems the calvary truly has arrived. The Quincy was surprising but seeing such a familiar face in Siegfried means that more help is on the way. Let's hold out as best we can.

Starrk: Roger that.

Daichi: And who might you two be? I must apologize as I've only just been revived not too long ago. My name is Daichi (L/N). What might yours be?

Harribel and Starrk looked at each other with a troubled look.

Starrk: You heard him too, right?

Harribel: I did. (L/N) was what he said.

Daichi: Is something wrong with my name?

Starrk: I didn't think I'd hear of a Quincy with that name.

Harribel: Can we assume you know someone by the name of (Y/N)?

Daichi: Oh, you know him? I've had the opportunity to fight him not too long ago. I allowed him to live as you can see from his companion over there.

Daichi said, referring to the weakened Siegfried.

Harribel: Are you implying you won? Because that's quite the joke.

Daichi: You doubt me, Ms...?

Harribel: Tier Harribel. Ruler and Queen of Hueco Mundo.

Daichi: The Queen of the Hollows? That's quite the prisoner that His Majesty had captive. And to think you think of (Y/N) so highly...

Harribel: That's only natural. Even though he didn't keep it, we all think of him as the true King of Hueco Mundo. So what's your relationship with (Y/N)?

Daichi: I'm not entirely sure. I don't have any recollection of (Y/N) or anything for that matter. But according to him, I'm his grandfather.

This silenced the entire room.

Daichi: Claiming that I have a grandson that rules the Hollows sounds like lunacy. But enough of that. I have a duty to kill you two. I've been sidetracked by my little scuffle here with the girl but I don't really mind fighting you all at the same time.

Daichi was then enveloped in a pillar of reishi as he activated his Vollstandig.

Daichi: This is still quite the unique experience. Vollstandig is really fascinating. The more I use it the more I learn more about it. Would you all like to be my test subjects? I think I can push it to its limit with you four.

(Meanwhile)

Shinji and the other shinigamis were nearing WahrWelt.

Shinji: Finally, we're arriving at the enemy's base. Time to get psyched up!

"Right!"

However, the group heard a sound that took them off guard.

Soi-Fon: What was that?

The group looked around before hearing something falling from the sky. It didn't take long before something, or rather, someone, crash landed in front of the group of Shinigamis.

As the smoke cleared, the thing that landed in front of the group was none other than Gerard.

Urahara: He sure jumped far.

Gerard: Intruders, you've done well making it this far!



Shinji: We didn't come to you. You came jumping at us.

Gerard: But this is as far as you'll get. Not unless you get past me!

Shinji: He isn't listening at all. What's with this guy?

Soi-Fon: We don't have time for your nonsense. Move!

A familiar weapon wrapped around Gerards arm as Renji got ready to battle.

Renji: Well, if he says so, then I guess we'll just have to take him down quickly!

Shinji: Can we leave this to you?

Renji: Of course.

Gerard effortlessly broke out of Renji's grasp.

Gerard: Who said this was a one-on-one battle? Even a miracle wouldn't be able to save you in a one-on-one battle with me! All of you, come at me at once!

Shinji: You asked for it!



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The Court Guard needed a miracle right now. What seemed like a simple fight, became easily the most hectic fight of the bunch. When the group thought they killed Gerard, all they did was fuel him as Gerard activated his Schrift, the Miracle, trading the damage he took for an increase in strength and size. Gerard felt unkillable to the group.



Gerard wasn't kidding when he said that the Shinigami needed a miracle.

Currently everyone was doing their best to fight back but were struggling to do any meaningful damage to Gerard. The Vizards were the last line of defense currently and even then they were struggling to put up a fight.

Gerard: Dear me... At this rate, this is never going to end.

Gerard pondered for a bit before getting an simple, but effective idea.

Gerard: I know! I'll just take down this whole area with them still in it!

Slight Spoilers for Cour 4 incoming.

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Gerard went slam his entire arm into the ground with the intention of destroying the entire area but all of a sudden, his hand was frozen.

" From the look of things, many captains and lieutenants are still in the area. I'm afraid I can't allow you to destroy it."

The newcomer was Toshiro, now standing behind Gerard on a bridge made of ice.

Toshiro: Remain frozen here for all eternity.



"Tell me shinigami. Does your ice truly last for eternity? Because according to my knowledge, that's physically impossible. Instead, why not let me encase this warrior in gold. With proper care it'll never deteriorate."

Out of nowhere, Azoth appeared.

Azoth: You all seem to be in danger, but make no mistake. My knowledge and power combined will rid this man from our world poste-haste.

To be continued.

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(Y/N) made it to Wahrwelt, despite everything that was going on. However the moment he stepped foot in the castle, he could immediately sense a fading spiritual pressure.

(Y/N): Someone's dying.

With no hesitation, (Y/N) tried to make the save. Whoever it was that was dying, he knew it would be a close call to save them.

Once (Y/N) made it to the location of the spiritual pressure, he saw Bazz-B in a pool of blood. (Y/N) immediately ran over to the Quincy while summoning Unohana.

(Y/N): Does he still have a pulse?

Unohana: It's very faint and by how much blood he's lost, I don't think he's able to be saved. We arrived too late.

(Y/N): Damnit...

However, by sheer willpower, Bazz-B spoke his last words.

Bazz-B: H-hey... Shinigami... Make sure... Jugo goes down...

(Y/N): Huh?

Bazz-B coughed up more blood.

Bazz-B: I know... you have no... no reason to do so... but-

(Y/N): Whoever Jugo is, I'll have to fight him if he's a Quincy so don't worry.

Bazz-B: He's... Yhwach's right hand.

(Y/N): That guy... Well don't worry. Why don't you come along? I'll make sure you get to see it with your own two eyes.

Unohana: If you're planning to bring him into your army you'll need to be quick about it.

(Y/N): I will.

(Y/N) turned back to Bazz-B.

(Y/N): Welp, here goes nothing...

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I think we've practically set up most of the battles to come in Cour 4.

Azoth and Toshiro (plus more) vs Gerard.

Siegfried, Bambietta, Harribel and Starrk (with Wiz and Lilynette on the way) vs Daichi.

and more to come.

One more chapter to go before Book 1 comes to a close. A chapter comes to a close on 7 months of writing.