(Y/N) was coming up on his time limit, and the Vizards were all getting ready to take care of (Y/N).

Currently, Rose was taking on (Y/N) as his hollowfication was closely taking over his entire body. Spectating from a few feet behind, Shinji was observing (Y/N) closely as he realized that despite his Hollowified appearance, (Y/N)'s hollowification stopped spreading.

Shinji: Hey, is it just me or is (Y/N) still in Hollowification?

Hiyori: Huh? Now that I'm taking a closer look, it did.

Shinji: It doesn't seem like (Y/N) became a full on hollow... So why hasn't he reverted back?

As Shinji said that, the hollowfied (Y/N) stopped fighting Rose, standing still. The Hollow took a more human stance. Just then the Hollow shell surrounding (Y/N) started to crack, falling on the ground beneath his feet. Standing now was (Y/N) in his normal Shinigami attire, however he wore a Hollow mask on his face.



(Not created by me. Credit to the original creator of this design, Andrew Bangs on artstation)

Ichigo: I didn't doubt you for a second... (Y/N)...

Shinji: So... how are you feeling?

(Y/N): ...I feel stronger... In control...

Hiyori: Well duh! That's what this whole training was for. But don't get too big headed! The Hollow mask doesn't last long so you'll need to train to increase the amount of time you can keep it active!

(Y/N): Really? Well when do we begin?

Hiyori: Huh? You're seriously asking that question when you're all beaten up like that-

Hiyori was immediately cut off as she watched (Y/N)'s body start to heal by itself in real time.

Hiyori: What in the-

Shinji: That some sort of healing technique we've never seen before?

(Y/N): Huh? Nah, I'm more Hollow than I am Shinigami, if we're being quite honest. My body can pretty much regenerate like any other Hollow.

Shinji: Ya don't say...

Hiyori: Well if your body can heal that quick then, maybe we can start training right now?

(Y/N): Alright, but before we do...

(Y/N) walked up to Ichigo and started to heal him with Kaidou.

(Y/N): Yo, how'd the training go?

Ichigo: What do you think? I definitely controlled my Hollow!

(Y/N): Heh, I shouldn't have asked. That should've been obvious.

While Ichigo and (Y/N) were talking, Shinji walked towards the rest of the Vizards.

Shinji: Hm...

Hachi: Is something the matter, Shinji?

Shinji: Yeah. I'm starting to think (Y/N) actually doesn't need to train anymore...

Hiyori: Huh? Whaddya mean?

Shinji: You mean you haven't caught on yet? I'm sure Mashiro did...

Mashiro: Uh-huh! Look at (Y/N)! He still hasn't lost his hollow mask yet. It's been well over a minute by now! Upon first Hollowfication you usually only keep up a mask for about 3 seconds.

The rest of the Vizards were shocked as they came to the realization.

Shinji: Mashiro here was the only one who didn't train to increase her Hollowfication time, considering she was able to hold hers for 15 hours on her first try. (Y/N) may be the same way.

Rose: Is it in regards to his statement earlier? How he said he was more Hollow than Shinigami?

Shinji: It's a high possibility that could be the reason. Let's put it to the test. Mashiro, can I trust you to advise (Y/N)'s training?

Mashiro: You got it!

Shinji: If he reaches anywhere near 13 minutes then I'll say our theory is on the money. If he meets or beats Mashiro's record of 15 hours then we can safely say that (Y/N)'s Hollow genetics is what gave him the ability to hold his Hollowifcation for so long. Now then...

Shinji turned over to (Y/N) and Ichigo's location.

Shinji: *Shouting* (Y/N)! Ichigo! Get ready! We're starting training in 5 minutes!

Both: Got it!

(Timeskip. The next day)

Ichigo was currently training with Hiyori in order to increase his hollowifcation time, while (Y/N) was training with Mashiro to record how long he could hold his Hollowifcation for.

Ichigo was struggling to keep up with Hiyori as he was still getting used to Hollowifcation, only lasting for a few seconds. Meanwhile, (Y/N) has training with Mashiro in a Hakuda sparring session.

Shinji: Hachi, how long has it been now?

Hachi: (Y/N) has been able to hold his hollowfication for four hours without fighting, however it only lasts around 40 minutes in combat...

Shinji: And what was (Y/N)'s record yesterday?

Hachi: Three Hours out of combat and 30 minutes in combat...

Shinji: That's quite a jump in time.

Just then, Hachi sensed a disturbance.

Shinji: What's wrong, Hachi?

Hachi: Someone has passed through my barrier and entered this building.

Love: Is it a Shinigami?

Hachi: No... The Hachigyo Sogai placed around here is a technique I created when I became a Vizard... It's impossible to disperse it with kido.

Kensei: Then who is it?! Is it a Vizard like us?!

Hachi: I don't know... What's most confusing is that the intruder didn't destroy my barrier, but passed through it. I don't think even a Vizard could do that.

Kensei:Then who in the world is this intruder?

It's coming...

The Vizards who were on guard but were surprised as they saw the face of their intruder.

Hachi: - A...

Kensei: - A human?!

The human in question hesitated before nervously laughing.

???: Oh... Umm... S-Sorry...Where's the bathroom? Just kidding.

Kensei: Huh?!

Lisa: She said that she was kidding. It's a joke.Don't get mad, Kensei.

Love: I wouldn't say I was kidding in this situation.

Just then a crash could be heard as Ichigo was sent flying into a pile of rocks from an attack from Hiyori while (Y/N) was currently getting put in a headlock by Mashiro, his Hollow mask cracking and fading away in the process.

(Y/N): Okay, Okay! I give! You're gonna kill me at this rate- H-Huh? O-Orihime?

Ichigo: Orihime?

Orihime: Ichigo? (Y/N)?

(Y/N) who was finally released from Mashiro's headlock, was catching his breath.

(Y/N): W-What are you doing here? And how'd you find this place anyway?

Orihime: I came to bring you guys an update on the Aizen situation.

Apparently, Orihime was present with Captain Hitsugaya and Rangiku when they got in contact with the Head Captain, Yamamoto. They discovered that Aizen plans to create an item known as the Ouken, a key that would allow him to access the Royal Palace where the Soul King resides. Essentially Aizen is planning to overthrow the Soul King.

In order for Aizen to create this Ouken he needs 100.000 souls and a concentrated spirit zone. And unfortunately, Karakura Town fits the description.

Ichigo: I see...So that's what's happening now...

(Y/N): It's definitely an outrageous plan...

Orihime looked at the two boys in confusion, almost as if they weren't bothered by it. Ichigo caught the look on Orihime's face.

Ichigo: What is it?

Orihime: N-Nothing... I was just thinking that you two aren't very surprised.

Ichigo: We- Well... I am surprised... But when I'm suddenly told about something like this Ouken, the royal key, my mind can't keep up.

(Y/N): Same. It sounds like something out of an anime or something... It almost doesn't feel real...

Ichigo: Don't look so worried, Orihime. It'll be alright. I'll stop Aizen. I can still get stronger... I can sense it.

(Y/N): Don't forget me. We're going to stop Aizen together.

Ichigo: Right!

(Y/N): Thanks for keeping us in the loop Orihime.

Orihime: It was nothing really... Oh that's right, I almost forgot. You should probably visit home. Soi-Fon seemed pretty furious that you've been gone for three days without any warning.

(Y/N): It's been three days already? I wasn't expecting to have multiple overnight stays but I should at least visit home... I'm already skipping school for this training, I shouldn't make more people worry.

Orihime: I'm sure Soi-Fon would understand if you explain the situation.

(Y/N): It'll take a lot of convincing. And that's not considering I didn't speak with (S/N) or Calavera either. Dad probably expects me to go somewhere so he's probably not too worried.

After saying their farewells, Orihime left the Vizards base. (Y/N) got up and brushed himself off.

(Y/N): Alright, I'm going to make sure I win the next sparring match, so I feel good about leaving this base after three days of training.

Shinji: You really think just three days of training is enough to take on Aizen?

(Y/N): Of course not. I never said I was leaving forever. In fact, I'll be back, there's still a lot of things I can learn from you guys. I just can't leave my family hanging.

Hachi: I don't think that's a bad thing whatsoever.

Shinji: Whatever the case, if you're planning to leave then I'll be your opponent. If you're able to survive long enough to outlast my hollowfication, then I'll deem you ready to leave this base.

(Y/N): If that's the condition then fine. I assume you're the strongest out of everyone here. Who else is there better to train with?

Shinji: At least you're taking this seriously. Now then...

Shinji's hand hovered over his face before a mask of his own materialized and (Y/N) did the same, with his scythe in hand this time.

https://youtu.be/uqy3NHwuFVk

Shinji dashed in with his zanpakuto as (Y/N) swung his scythe. Shinji narrowly dodged the scythe but (Y/N) continued with a second swing which Shinji was forced to block. Shinji then counterattacked with an elbow that hit (Y/N) in his stomach. (Y/N) reacted in time and sued Hierro to prevent the attack from dealing any significant damage.

(Y/N) brushed it off immediately and swung his scythe in a circular motion, moving his body in tandem with the attack.



Although Shinji blocked the attack, it pushed him back a few feet. (Y/N) then decided to throw his scythe directly at Shinji, hitting him in the stomach before it boomerang back to (Y/N).

(Y/N): *thinking* If I've learned one thing from my hollow counterpart, it's that I gotta learn how to fight more unpredictably. He knew how to wield this scythe in many ways I've never thought of.

(Y/N) already wasted one minute of Shinji's expected hollowfication timer and he decided to turn up the pressure. He couldn't allow Shinji to get any momentum.

The other Vizards were watching the fight go down. Even Hiyori and Ichigo stopped their training session to watch it.

Love: That (Y/N) kid really is something else...

Kensei: I agree, the rate he's been improving at is almost scary...

Mashiro: Kick his butt, (Y/N)!

Rose: Shouldn't you be rooting for Shinji?

Mashiro: (Y/N)'s my friend. Why can't I root for him?

Hachi: *chuckle* With (Y/N)'s personality, I can see why Mashiro became swift friends with him.

Ichigo: Man... (Y/N)'s fighting style is different from how he usually fights.

Hiyori: From my encounter with him, I'd agree.

Ichigo: But why hasn't he summoned any Hollows?

Hiyori: You idiot, (Y/N) has to prove how much his power and skills have improved! Shinji wants to see what (Y/N) can do when his back is against the wall. Summoning those things would be against the rules.

While this conversation was happening, Shinji and (Y/N) were trading attacks back and forth, however Shinji's experience was giving him the edge.

Shinji: You had a strong start but now you're slowing down!

(Y/N): You're not exactly giving me any openings!

Shinji then landed a slash to (Y/N)'s chest, however (Y/N) responded with Hadō #1. Shō. With (Y/N)'s new Hollowification power up, the kido spell caused a massive shockwave that blew Shinji to the ground with massive force.

(Y/N): *thinking* I should have 1 minute left.

(Y/N) then started to try something new. He recalled his fight with Harribel, when she casted a cero through her sword and tried to attempt the same thing with his scythe. (Y/N)'s scythe glowed a bright blue.



(Y/N)'s scythe grew in size form the amount of energy built up. (Y/N) then swung his scythe, letting out all of the energy built up in an arc.

Shinji fired a Cero of his own to counter the initial attack. Both attacks made contact and caused an explosion that shook the base. (Y/N) didn't let up as he then borrowed an attack from Apacci, using Bala to shoot multiple energy blasts at Shinji. Shinji maneuvered around the attack before closing the distance and clashing blades with (Y/N) once again.

(Y/N): *thinking* 30 seconds left. Or maybe it isn't.

Shinji: You're pretty good at wasting time, that's for sure.

(Y/N): Well this entire test is a test of endurance. But I'll say this test is just about over.

Just then, Shinji's mask shattered. Everyone in the room was surprised as Shinji's hollowfication dropped earlier than usual.

(End Song)

Lisa: What happened?

Ichigo: He was taking Shinji's spiritual energy the entire time. It's a passive ability that (Y/N) has. It's what allows him to keep spiritual energy after summoning hollows. I guess Shinji spent more energy than he normally would fighting against (Y/N) .

Hiyori: Huh... That's a crazy ability.

Mashiro: Yeah, (Y/N)'s been using it during all of our sparring sessions. Unfortunately he couldn't absorb enough energy to break my hollowfication.

Ichigo: It's because you guys were fighting hand to hand. The ability is a lot less effective that way.

Hiyori: Yeah, and it doesn't help that you can hold your hollowfication the best out of all of us. You could very well be the only person who can time (Y/N) out in a situation like that.

Back with (Y/N) and Shinji, (Y/N) immediately dropped his Hollowfication before collapsing to the ground.

(Y/N): Damn, fighting other Vizards is hard... Why are all of you so damn strong? If you had activated your Shikai I would've lost during the first minute...

Shinji: Well don't sell yourself short. You defeated me.

(Y/N): Because you weren't going all out!

Shinji: Hey, I set the conditions and you met them. You don't sound very happy about it.

(Y/N): Of course I'm not! Oh well, I'm gonna take a nap before I leave.

Shinji could only laugh at (Y/N)'s surprising kiddish nature at this moment.

Shinji: Well don't get too comfortable. We still need you in top shape for the fight with Aizen. If you slack off with your training, it's not going to go well for any of us.

(Y/N): Of course not.

After a strenuous training session, (Y/N) would consider these past three days a success.

To be continued

Finally, the Grim Reaper aesthetic is now complete, he has his scythe, robe and a skeleton mask to compensate for him not being an actual skeleton.

I felt as though (Y/N) should be able to stay hollowfied longer than Ichigo but I didn't want him to be too OP, so I created a way to make (Y/N) a bit more balanced. You'll find out how in a future chapter.