Meanwhile in Hueco Mundo

The Ryoka's had gotten into a fight with Yammy, the 0 Espada while in resurreccion. Ichigo and Uryu weren't there as he left to fight Ulquiorra to save Orihime while (Y/N) was currently assisting the Shinigami in the fight with Aizen. The current fighters were Chad, Renji and Rukia.

However Chad and Renji were down for the count and Rukia was currently in Yammy's grasp.

Yammy: You're the last one. You're so small, I had a tough time catching you.

Rukia tried her best to worm her way out of Yammy's hands but to no avail.

Yammy: You're not getting away! Don't struggle. It's pretty difficult to hold on to you without crushing you. Now then... How should I kill you? Let's see...

Yammy started to think of different ways to kill Rukia.

Crushing you like this wouldn't be amusing at all. I've got to think of the method that's the most fun. Hey, how do you want me to kill you? I'll do it however you like. I may look frightening, but I'm quite generous towards weaklings.

Rukia in a desperate attempt to escape, casted Hadō #33. Sōkatsui.

Rukia: Sokatsui!



The attack landed, hitting Yammy directly in the face. Although the attack didn't do significant damage, it did sting Yammy.

Yammy: That was so painful it made me lose my grip on you!

And by losing his grip, he really meant he was angry enough to throw Rukia across Las Noches in retaliation to Rukia's spell.

Rukia: *thinking* What incredible power... I can't regain my posture because of the wind pressure!

Yammy: That was boring. I don't feel satisfied at all. Oh well... I guess I'll go kill the guy who defeated Ulquiorra. And find that little girl who knocked me out of Las Noches. I can't wait to get rid of her.

However, before Rukia could land into anything, Ichigo came in to save the day, finally taking down Ulquiorra.

Yammy: Huh? Y-You!

Ichigo: Hey. You've gotten pretty big since the last time I saw you. I thought you were someone else.

Rukia: Ichigo!

Yammy: Ichigo Kurosaki... I'm going to kill you!

Yammy tried to throw a punch but was met with Ichigo launching a Getsuga Tensho in his face, temporarily blinding him.

Rukia: I-Ichigo... Why are you alone? I thought you went to save Inoue?

Ichigo: I did save her. Right now, she's above us healing Ishida. It's safer there than here.

Ichigo then looked around.

Ichigo: Where's Wiz? She said she'd be here to assist you guys in fighting Yammy.

Rukia: Wiz? I assumed she would've ran off to save (Y/N) from Aizen...

Ichigo: No, she said that (Y/N) would be fine for the time being. She wanted to get rid of Yammy so that we don't have to worry about anyone else getting in the way of finding a way to the World of the Living.

Rukia: I haven't seen her since the fight began-

Just then Yammy threw another punch, however Ichigo flashed stepped out of the way, taking Rukia with him.

Yammy: Quit moving around, damn it!

Ichigo: Wait here, Rukia. I'm going to settle things quickly and go to the World of the Living. I'm going to put an end to this whole stupid battle. Whether Wiz is here or not.

Ichigo took off, luring Yammy away from the others. Once they were far away, Ichigo hollowfied and proceeded to fight Yammy at full power. Ichigo launched a full power Getsuga Tenshou at Yammy, however Yammy brushed it off.

Yammy: You cut me a little. Piece of crap!

Ichigo: Cut him a little?! He got hit with my Getsugatensho while I was Hollowfied. And it only gave him a cut?!

Yammy: Huh? Why are you shocked?! Take a look at my number! I'm Number Zero! I'm Espada Number Zero, Yammy Llargo! None of the Espada you've fought before are stronger than I am. Stronger than Grimmjow, Nnoitora, and Ulquiorra! They're trash compared to me!

???: But none of those who you named can compare to me! So think twice trying to take on the both of us!

Yammy: Huh?

Yammy turned around and saw Wiz, standing on top of a destroyed pillar. Yammy eyes widen.

Yammy: It's you! That Witch woman that fought against Aizen all those years ago!

Wiz: You finally recognized me Yammy? We just saw each other not too long ago. You know, when I launched you out of Las Noches.

Yammy: Tch! So you fooled me by turning into some small girl? If I had known I would've killed you right then and there.

Wiz: I highly doubt you would've been able to. And I know for a fact you can't now.

Wiz turned over to Ichigo.

Wiz: Apologizes for the late entrance. I had to make sure I was completely prepared to take on Yammy. You seemed to be out of it, Ichigo. Sit this one out. I can handle it from here.

Ichigo: Huh? No way, I can help out!

Wiz: You need to save your energy for the fight against Aizen! (Y/N) is no doubt fighting for his life right now and he needs his friend there to help him.

Ichigo wanted to argue but couldn't get any words out.

Wiz: Besides, I'm not here alone.

Just then, a voice was heard.

???: Sokatsui!

Another Hado skill made contact with Yammy, but this spell cut off one of Yammy's legs.

Yammy: What?! That hurt... What was that explosion? Jeez, I can't see anything below.

Two Shinigami came walking onto the scene.

???1: Why are you attacking him before me? Stay out of this.

???2: What are you talking about? I arrived here first. Know your place.

???1: It's not my fault if I slice you up by mistake.



Ichigo: Byakuya! Kenpachi!

Byakuya and Kenpachi arrived at the scene to assist. Yammy at this time got up to continue fighting.

Ichigo: He got up already!

Kenpachi: Step aside, Ichigo Kurosaki. Stop looking dumb. You get beaten up wherever you go. It's pathetic, so move out of the way, you piece of crap!

Kenpachi started to swing his sword at Ichigo.

Ichigo: Wh-Wh-Wh-Wh-What are you doing, Kenpachi?! You swung at me for real! That's dangerous! Are you trying to kill me?!

Kenpachi: That's right. Wimps should die. Wait, Kenpachi! Now's not the time to be doing this.

Wiz: Ichigo's right! We have an idiot to take down.

Kenpachi then got sent flying by Yammy. Yammy then turned to Ichigo and Byakuya.

Ichigo: Kenpachi!

Yammy: That hurt... That hurt, you piece of crap. I won't forgive you. I won't forgive you. How dare you cut my leg! I'll kill you, you damn bug!

Yammy then turned to Wiz.

Yammy: I haven't forgotten about you, witch! I'll take my time pulling you apart once I'm done with these Shinigamis.

While Yammy was ranting, a boulder came hurling in Yammy's direction. Yammy punched the boulder mid air to prevent it from hitting him. The boulder came from none other than Kenpachi.

Kenpachi:Oh good. So you can punch. That last one only gave me an itch. I thought you were some giant fly. If you're going to hit me, do it with all your might!

Yammy: You're an impudent little fly!

Started to pummel Kenpachi in response to his provocation.

Yammy: How's that?! Can't do anything, can you?! You're just a damn bug!

Ichigo: Kenpachi!

Byakuya: He told you to step aside, Ichigo Kurosaki.

Ichigo: Byakuya...

Byakuya: There is nothing for you to do here. Hurry to the World of the Living.

Ichigo: I'll go to the World of the Living! But I've got to defeat him first! Besides, I can't leave so easily! Mr. Urahara has to open things up on the other side.

???: My, my... You sure make a fuss about Urahara.

The newcomer who showed up was none other than Mayuri. Next to him was his lieutenant, Nemu.

Ichigo: Mayuri Kurotsuchi!

Mayuri: A Substitute Soul Reaper dares to address me without respect? Humph... Well, I suppose it's better than being addressed on a first-name basis like you do to those two.

Byakuya: How generous. Is it because of that cart?

Mayuri: That's right. I've just obtained some rare treasures. I'm in a very good mood. Furthermore, I was able to analyze the structure of the Garganta at the place where I obtained these treasures. With the help of that new arrancar.

Mayuri explained while referring to Wiz.

Ichigo: Analyzed...the Garganta? With Wiz.

Ichigo was finally understanding why Wiz took so long to get to the battlefield to assist. She helped Mayuri create another gate to the World of the Living and also brought the rest of the Court Guard Squad Captains together to participate in this fight.

Mayuri: That's right! Furthermore, it has no flaws! It lasts nearly indefinitely! I can just imagine his look of frustration! There is no way I can't be in a good mood! I can easily overlook the chattering of a fool! Make preparations, Nemu! We're going to send this Substitute Shinigami to the World of the Living!

Nemu: Yes, sir.

Ichigo: Wait! I still-

Mayuri: Shut up. You're a test subject, so don't talk. This is an experiment! You have no right to refuse or decide anything. Listen well. You are test subject number one!

Ichigo: Test subject?

???: There's no need to worry. I'll go with you.

Captain Unohana and her lieutenant, Isane, also made their apparence.

Ichigo: Unohana!

Mayuri: I never expected a volunteer. You're out of your mind, Squad Captain.

Unohana: I trust you, Captain Kurotsuchi. It's all right. Your experiment will be successful. After all, you've come all this way to Hueco Mundo and analyzed a Garganta using data from two Arrancar scientists.

Unohana looked towards Wiz, who was currently summoning a gigantic coffin. She seemed to be preparing a final attack.

Unohana turned her attention back to Mayuri.

Unohana: If you fail, Kisuke Urahara will surely laugh at you.

Mayuri: Think before you talk. Since I've analyzed the Garganta, I can close it while you're passing through it! Besides that second Arrancar "scientist" is no scientist. She's more of a witch doctor than anything else.

Unohana wasn't phased by Mayuri's threat.

Unohana: That's impressive. Isane!

Isane: Yes, ma'am!

Unohana: You stay here and assist Captain Kuchiki.

Isane: Understood.

Unohana: Now then, Kurosaki. Let's go.

Ichigo: W-Wait, Unohana! That Yammy is really strong! I should stay here so the three of us can fight him!

Byakuya chimed in.

ByakuyaL Don't get cocky, Ichigo Kurosaki. A captain of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads doesn't need help from the likes of you.

Ichigo: Byakuya...

Byakuya: What is your duty? Your duty is to protect that town. Go. You are Karakura Town's Substitute Shinigami. Assist your fellow Substitute Shinigami and protect it.

Ichigo: Yeah. You're right.

Ichigo then turned to Rukia.

Rukia: Ichigo!

Ichigo: Rukia... I'm going.

Rukia: Good luck. And tell (Y/N) we're rooting for you both.

Wiz then shouted from across the battlefield.

Wiz: Miss Unohana, please hand the object I gave you over to Ichigo so that he may hand it to (Y/N) when he arrives at the World of the Living!

Unohana: Of course. But allow me to reiterate what I told you before. If whatever you give (Y/N) harms him in any way, I'll return to settle things with you myself.

Wiz could sense the hostility in Unohana's voice, but wasn't bothered by it in the least.

Wiz: You can rest easy. I wouldn't harm the Young Master in any way.

Unohana: Good. Now then. Let's go.

Ichigo: R-right.

Ichigo and Unohana left through the Garganta as they headed to the World to the Living. Wiz then turned towards Yammy who was still duking it out with Kenpachi.

Wiz: Good, everything's falling into place.

Wiz knocked the giant coffin in front of her and jumped on top of it.

Wiz: Wakey wakey, Asterius. Dinner's ready.

The coffin then started to shake viciously and after a few seconds, the coffin opened up violently as a bull-looking Hollow burst through it.



Wiz: You have a 5 star course meal right in front of you and his name is Yammy LLargo.

To be continued