Apacci was panting heavy. In fact, Harribel's entire fraccion wasn't in the best shape. Apacci and (Y/N) traded blow for blow the entire fight, however with (Y/N)'s trickery, he was able to keep the upper hand.

Sung-Sun kept Siegfried at bay with the use of Cero, however Siegfried closed the distance with his speed. Siegfried was able to deal more damaging attacks than Sung-Sun.

Mila Rose's incredible strength did substantial damage but thankfully due to Panzer's incredible defenses, he was able to even the playing field. The two were at a stalemate. The classic "unstoppable force vs immovable object" trope.

Apacci: What the hell! How did you get so strong in just one month!

(Y/N): It's a long story that I doubt you'd be interested in.

(Y/N) couldn't lie, although he was able to take on fraccion by himself, they were extremely strong. Summoning two Arrancars drained a lot of energy. He quickly realized how his theory of having ten arrancars to face off against Aizen was going to be a problem. Not to mention summoning arrancars drained the amount of time he could stay in hollowfication.

(Y/N)'s usual 40 minutes of hollowfication got split in half. (Y/N) assumed that each arrancar he summoned used up 10 minutes of his hollowfication time. This meant the moment the fight started he was down to a mere 20 minutes.

(Y/N): *pant* Man, you guys aren't a joke when you team up...

Apacci: O-of course we are! Now give up! *pant*

(Y/N): Right back at you *pant* You're exhausted just like I am...

Apacci: Come on girls! Let's wrap things up with Quimera Parca!

Mila Rose: Do you really think that's necessary?

Sung-Sun: Better safe than sorry.

(Y/N) didn't know what Quimera Parca was but he didn't want to find out. If he wanted to end the fight he needed to take out all three of the girls at the same time.

(Y/N): Siegfried! Panzer! Withdraw!

The girls were confused as to why (Y/N) withdrew his soldiers. Even Harribel was confused as to why (Y/N) made the decision. However, their question was quickly answered as (Y/N) summoned Luppi.

Apacci: No way...

Mila Rose: He defeated Luppi?

Sung-Sun: If that's true then we can't hesitate.

(Y/N): Luppi, restrained them...

By (Y/N)'s command, Luppi's tentacles chased the three arrancars, catching and restraining them.

(Y/N) then raised his hand, as it started to glow.

(Y/N): *thinking* Hachi was able to create his own Bakudo skill after becoming a Vizard, however I don't think I'm at that level yet. However, it's thanks to him that I know that I can at least improve on Kido skills that already exist.

From the clouds, a crackling sound could be heard.

(Y/N): Hadō #63. Raikōhō

Immediately, a lightning bolt fell from the sky, however the spell didn't look like any other Raikōhō spell.

Hitsugaya: That isn't a normal spell...

Rangiku: What is that?

Soi-Fon: (Y/N)... I never knew how scary you can actually be...



The lightning took the shape of a Dragon. The spell rained down on the fraccion, creating a massive explosion. As the smoke cleared, all three members of Harribel's fraccion were knocked out.

(Y/N) made sure they were safely placed on the ground, so as to not add anymore injuries.

(Y/N): Well... I hope I don't have to fight you next... I'll admit that was a bit more exhausting than I thought it would be.

Harribel: I was originally going to let things play out, but after that performance, you may be a hindrance to Lord Aizen's plans. I think you may have to be taken out.

(Y/N): Oh come on! *signs* I'm really unlucky...

(Y/N) knew he wouldn't last much longer. His energy was running low and after that Hado spell he just cast, he'll drop not only Bankai but also his Hollowfication as well. If he engages in another fight he knew for a fact he'd lose.

But by some miracle, (Y/N) saw a familiar light appear. A gold light appeared, surrounding all the arrancars. Harribel stared at (Y/N) before speaking.

Harribel: You were spared this time. Please remember, the next time we meet, We'll be fighting to the death. No hard feelings.

(Y/N): I don't know why you're so dedicated to this cause. It's not going to end well for you. Think about what I said alright. I assume next time we meet, Aizen will be waging war. You'll see his true personality then. I guarantee you that.

Harribel didn't say anything as she and everyone else were teleported via Negacion.

...

...

...

(Y/N): I wonder if I can use that technique...

(Y/N) now finally being able to relax, started falling from the sky as he passed out from exhaustion. Thankfully someone was there to catch him.

Soi-Fon: *sign* You idiot, you could've asked for help. But I assumed you wanted to prove to yourself that you got stronger.

Soi-Fon flung (Y/N) over her shoulder before walking towards Urahara.

Soi-Fon: ...Thanks...

Urahara: Why are you thanking me? I'm sure anyone would come out to help.

Soi-Fon: Yeah, I guess...

Soi-Fon handed (Y/N)'s unconscious body to Urahara.

Soi-Fon: I don't know where his physical body is, I assume it's with one of the Vizards. You won't be in any trouble if you return (Y/N) to the Vizards so I'll leave him in your care for now.

Urahara: Sure thing! You get things settled with the rest of the Soul Society.

As Soi-Fon walked off to meet with the rest of the shinigamis, Urahara decided to head in the opposite direction.

Urahara: I know you've been watching the whole thing. You can come out now.

Mashiro: You knew I was here the whole time? I thought I was being super sneaky.

Urahara: To the others, your skills were immaculate. They don't know a thing. I won't ask you where your base is, but I assume that's where (Y/N)'s body is. If you can hand it over, I'll make sure (Y/N) gets healed.

Mashiro: I don't see how that'll be a problem. I'll be back in a jiffy.

Mashiro took off at full speed.

Urahara: Still the same energetic girl as she was back then, huh?

(Timeskip) Next Day

The next day rolled around and (Y/N) woke up feeling reenergized. (Y/N) looked around and realized he was in his room.

(Y/N): Huh? I'm in my body, but I'm in my room... My body was at the Vizards' base. Must mean one of the Vizards recovered my Shinigami body and put it back into my Human body...

(Y/N) stretched as he got out of bed and made his way to the bathroom. As (Y/N) was getting ready for the day, he reflected on his fight yesterday. After getting in a real fight, he better understood what his new limits are. (Y/N) had to think of a loophole of some kind so that he can use Hollowfication and his growing army of arrancars at its full potential. He needed to find a better way to absorb spiritual energy from his enemies.

As (Y/N) made his way downstairs, he was met with (S/N), Soi-Fon and surprisingly (F/N) downstairs, all eating breakfast.

(F/N): Mornin'!

(Y/N): Morning everyone... *Yawn* You made breakfast?

(F/N): Yep, I finally got a day off so I thought I would finally sit down and make an actual meal for once.

(Y/N): I see.

Soi-Fon: Sorry to interrupt but once breakfast is done, we have to meet up with the other Shinigamis. The situation is serious.

(Y/N): Really? Well, I'll try to finish quickly.

(Timeskip)

As (Y/N) and Soi-Fon arrived at the meeting spot, (Y/N) immediately realized that he was at Orihime's house. (Y/N) and Soi-Fon climbed through the window and noticed all the Shinigami present. Even Ichigo was there.

(Y/N): Sorry to keep you waiting. Why is everyone gathered here in Orihime's room?

Ichigo: Yeah, Where's Orihime?

Rukia: Well...

Hitsugaya: What is the status of the Spiritual Wave interference?

Rangiku: Yes... We've managed to regulate it.

Hitsugaya: Put me through.

On a huge screen in Orihime's room, an image of Ukitake appeared.

Hitsugaya: Ukitake? This isn't the Head Captain?

Ukitake: I had him switch over to me.

Hitsugaya: What was your reason for that?

Ukitake: It's because I'm the last person who saw Orihime Inoue before she went into the Senkaimon in order to go over to your side.

This surprised everyone, especially (Y/N) and Ichigo. They didn't know that Orihime went over to the Soul Society.

Ukitake: Judging from your reaction, it doesn't seem like she's arrived there.

Ichigo: What's the meaning of this, Ukitake?! Where did Inoue disappear to?! Do you know anything?!

Ukitake: I'll tell you my assessment. The two guards I had placed with her when she went through the Senkaimon came back alive. According to them... We believe that Orihime Inoue has either been abducted or killed by the Arrancars.

(Y/N): Killed?!

Rukia: Captain Ukitake! That's jumping to conclusions!

Ukitake: I know... I don't want to say this either. I was just stating the worst possible scenario. According to our information, Orihime Inoue was attacked by an Arrancar and then disappeared with the Arrancar.

Ichigo: You've got to be kidding! That's all you have! She disappeared. There's no proof, but you say that she's dead?!

Ichigo was getting furious, understandably so. (Y/N) was handling his emotions much more calmly but he felt the same way as Ichigo.

Ichigo: Don't make such assumptions! Take a look at this! I was seriously injured in yesterday's battle! No one here could heal my wounds! But when I woke up this morning, it had healed without a trace! Furthermore...Here! On my wrist! There's still some of Inoue's Spiritual Pressure! Are you still going to say that Inoue's dead now?!

???: I see...

Just then, from behind Ukitake, Head Captain Yamamoto walked in on the conversation.

Yamamoto: That is unfortunate...

(Y/N): Unfortunate? What do you mean by that?!

Yamamoto: If it is as Kurosaki says, then Orihime Inoue is indeed alive. But at the same time, it also means that this is an act of treachery.

Ichigo: Treachery?!

Yamamoto: If she had been abducted, she wouldn't have had the time to meet you. In short, the fact that she healed your wounds and disappeared means that Orihime Inoue went to the Arrancars of her own accord.

Ichigo was about to yell back at Yamamoto. (Y/N) and Renji knew Ichigo doesn't mince words so they both held him back.

Renji:You idiot!

(Y/N): Stop! You'll just worsen our position if you talk any more.

Renji then took a step forward.

Renji: I understand what you're saying, Head Captain Yamamoto. Therefore... I, Squad Lieutenant Renji Abarai, will head to Hueco Mundo to bring the traitor, Orihime Inoue, to her senses!

Ichigo: Renji...

Yamamoto: You mustn't. We now know that the Arrancars are ready for battle. All the members of the Hitsugaya advance troop are to return immediately and defend Soul Society.

(Y/N) was shocked at Yammamoto's sudden order. He sneaked a glance at Soi-Fon and he saw a bit of a sad look on her face.

Rukia: Are you saying that you want us to abandon Inoue?

Yamamoto: Indeed... We cannot risk the whole world over one life.

Rukia: Unfortunately, Head Captain, I cannot follow that order!

Yamamoto: I thought so... I thought this may happen, so I'm glad that I have prepared for it.

Just then, a Senkaimon opened up behind everyone. Walking out of the Senkaimon was Byakuya and Kenpachi.



Renji: Captain!

Kenpachi: That's how things stand...All of you, head back.

Byakuya: Don't fight us... We've been ordered to take you back by force if necessary.

Ichigo and (Y/N) didn't like how the situation was playing out, but thye had no choice but to follow suit.

Ichigo: All right... Then I won't ask Soul Society to help me, but at least tell me how I can get into Hueco Mundo. Orihime is our friend! I'll go save her myself!

(Y/N): No... We'll save her.

Yamamoto: You mustn't!

Both: What?!

Yamamoto: We need your help in this battle... I won't allow you to plot your own course of action and die for nothing! Stand by until you receive orders!

(Y/N): With all due respect Head Captain, but I can't do that-

Soi-Fon covered (Y/N)'s mouth to prevent him from talking anymore.

Soi-Fon: Just stay quiet. You said so yourself, don't make your position any worse than it already is.

Soi-Fon let go of (Y/N). Every Shinigami left the World of the Living one by one.

Rukia: Ichigo... (Y/N)... I'm sorry.

(Y/N): It's okay... We'll get by...

Ichigo didn't respond as Rukia and Renji entered the Senkaimon. Soi-Fon was the last one to leave, not looking back. Right before Soi-Fon took a step through the Senkiamon, (Y/N) grabbed her hand.

Soi-Fon: W-what are you doing?

(Y/N): So you're just gonna leave and not say goodbye?

Soi-Fon: ...

(Y/N): Don't worry about us. We'll be just fine.

Soi-Fon: Sorry I couldn't help you.

(Y/N): Don't be. We'll figure something out.

(Y/N) let go of her hand as Soi-Fon finally took a step into the Senkaimon. As the Senkaimon closed, the last thing he heard was.

Soi-Fon: I'll see you later.

She was gone.

They were all gone.

But (Y/N) wasn't going to let them tell him what to do.

(Y/N) looked down at Ichigo who looked defeated.

(Y/N): Alright strawberry, no more moping around!

Ichigo was snapped out of his daze as he looked at (Y/N).

Ichigo: What can we do? We don't know how to get to Hueco Mundo?

(Y/N): I'm sure Mr. Urahara does. What does he "not" know? And besides, most hollows have an ability to travel through Hueco Mundo. I'm sure either me or my Hollows could probably use that ability. I just have to experiment with it a little bit.

Ichigo: How can you be so optimistic at a time like this?

(Y/N): Because we've proved time and time again that we break the mold. We've done things people thought were impossible. Let's gather a rescue squad. With me and you, we have two people already. We can also add Chad to that list, which makes three. Unfortunately, we can't include Uryu now that he lost his powers, however I do know someone who can help in his place. Two people in fact.

Ichigo: Huh? Who?

(Y/N): Ururu and Jinta.

Ichigo: Those two kids at Hat-and-Cloggs' place?

(Y/N): Yeah. Ururu was strong enough to take on an arrancar by herself before he activated his release form. And considering he was one of the stronger arrancars out there, I'm sure she can take on much weaker Arrancars. Jinta should be around the same strength.

Ichigo: Is five people really enough?

(Y/N): Knowing Mr. Urahara, he's not coming along, however, we could ask Yoruichi to come with us. That would make six. And with my team of 5 arrancars and foot soldier hollows, we can probably make a rescue team possible. So... What do you say? We can definitely pull off a rescue mission without the Soul Society.

(Y/N) put his hand out to help Ichigo off the ground. Ichigo gave it some thought before he accepted (Y/N)'s gesture and got up off the ground.

Ichigo: Yeah... Let's do it!

To be continued

The Hueco Mundo rescue arc is pretty long so I'm thinking of take a week off reread it and plot out the rescue mission. There's still 2-3 chapters that I've written before that happens so rest assure the wait won't be too long.

In terms of the actual rescue team, I really thought about adding Ururu and Jinta to the squad but decided against it. I just felt like they could have a bit more but I don't think the scale quite well to the rest of the big hitters of the arc.

I may or may not introduce another new character in the arc but I have to think about it a bit more.