The Vizards, Arrancars and Court Guard squad all surrounded (Y/N) and Ichigo.

Shinji: We will fight to protect you two.

Ichigo: Fight to protect us?! What are you saying? That's crazy. You're all in terrible shape!

Shinji: What do you mean it's crazy? Letting you two fight alone is far crazier.

(Y/N): He's right, Ichigo. You saw what Aizen did. Despite us cornering him, he still managed to brush us off like it was nothing.

Shinji: If you went alone, we can't settle our own personal grudges. So don't try to do this by yourself. It's cocky. This is a battle for all of us.

Soi-Fon then spoke up.

Soi-Fon: Besides I find it offensive that a certain someone asked for help from the enemy before his own allies.

Soi-Fon clearly directed her annoyance towards (Y/N), clearly referencing his plan with the arrancars. (Y/N) was taken aback at first before a smug grin appeared on his face.



(Y/N): It sounds to me that your jealous.

Soi-Fon: J-Jealous!? Don't be ridiculous! Who or what would I be jealous of?

(Y/N): You're upset I didn't ask you for help. Is that right? Come on, admit it.

Soi-Fon: One more word out of you and I'll kill you before Aizen does.

Soi-Fon was clearly embarrassed that (Y/N) read her like a book.

(Y/N): You're acting as if you haven't done that twice already.

Soi-Fon: Third time's the charm as they say. Maybe then you'll stay dead permanently.

Ichigo: Now's not the time for a couples quarrel...

Hitsugaya was the first person to charge in to fight Aizen. Kyoraku joined shortly after. Komamura approached Ichigo and (Y/N) at that moment.

Komamura: Ichigo Kurosaki... (Y/N) (L/N)...I thank you. Back there... If you both hadn't attacked Aizen, I would have lunged at Aizen in my fit of rage,and I probably would have died. Thank you.

Kommamura showed his appreciation before joining the battle against Aizen. Shinji looked back at Ichigo.

Shinji: Why didn't you bring Orihime back with you? If she was here, she could heal us right away. And then we could have fought Aizen in perfect condition. Then again, you did bring back Unohana, who's more rational, so I'll forgive you. Love, Rose, Lisa... Let's go.

Shinji and the last few remaining Vizards that weren't out of commission helped out in the fight against Aizen. (Y/N) looked around.

(Y/N): Captain Unohana's here?

Ichigo: Yeah, right down there.

(Y/N) looked down and saw Unohana helping Hachi heal Hiyori, who was sliced in half. (Y/N) made eye contact with Unohana and she gave (Y/N) a gentle smile and a nod before healing Hiyori.

Ichigo: That's right! Wiz wanted me to pass this onto you.

Ichigo took out the orb and handed it over (Y/N).

(Y/N): Huh? What is it?

Ichigo: According to her, it was supposed to restore your spiritual energy.

(Y/N): So she wants me to use my ability to absorb the spiritual energy locked inside... Gotta say, Wiz may be able to give Mr. Urahara a run for his money when it comes to these crazy inventions.

Ichigo: How did she create something like that so fast anyway?

(Y/N): I don't think she randomly created it. She may have had this thing laying about without a use. She lost a lot of her powers when she lost her original form so I assume she previously used it to help her maintain her spiritual energy before she got used to her smaller form.

Ichigo: I guess that makes sense.

(Y/N) then began to recover his spiritual energy, recharging back to full. Once at full strength (Y/N) wore a determined expression. Ichigo looked surprised.

Ichigo: Hey (Y/N)... Do you think we'll win this...

(Y/N) was caught off guard by Ichigo's doubt.

(Y/N): What's this about all of a sudden Ichigo? You've never once doubted that we'd win a fight. Usually it's me who's trying to escape fights.

Ichigo: You saw what Aizen did to us. We couldn't touch him even at full strength-

(Y/N): Correction. We couldn't touch him while "you" were at full strength. Now that we're both at full strength, we can make something happen. Don't forget Ichigo, we're both the only one's capable of beating Aizen.

Soi-Fon then joined in.

Soi-Fon: Listen, Ichigo. We're going to protect you. In exchange... I want you to protect the things you want to protect. How long are you going to stand there? They can only create an opening for an instant. You're going to lose your chance if you do that. Don't think that we're prepared to die in this battle. We're fighting for survival. Saving the world is just a cause that sounds good. We're fighting for our survival and your survival, so that we can protect everyone else from Aizen. Don't fall behind, Ichigo Kurosaki.

Soi-Fon turned towards (Y/N).

Soi-Fon: I'm putting my faith in you. If you fold under pressure, I won't forgive you.

(Y/N): That goes both ways. I'm counting on you to make a good opening.

Soi-Fon: Of course I will. Don't underestimate me.

Soi-Fon disappeared in a blink of an eye, leaving Omaeda behind.

Omaeda: Hold on! Wait for me, Captain!

Omaeda scrambled to catch up.

Harribel and her fraccion followed by Starrk and Lilynette then appeared next to (Y/N).

Sung-Sun: Oh~ I didn't know the "King" had his eyes set on a captain.

(Y/N): Not you too Sung-Sun... I don't need two people teasing me...

Harribel: Many people have their faith placed into you two. And we'll do the same.

Apacci: You better not mess this up! You hear me!

Mila Rose: We'll do our best to give you the opportunity you need to take out Aizen.

Starrk: I'll take things seriously for once and go all out.

Lilynette: That's what I like to hear, Starrk. Guess I gotta thank you for making Starrk work for once.

(Y/N): I'm counting on all of you.

Arrancars: Right!

Seeing everyone team up to fight Aizen reaffirmed Ichigo. He became more determined than ever.

Ichigo: Hey, (Y/N)...

(Y/N): Yeah?

Ichigo: Let's end this. Once and for all. Let's show Aizen how strong we are when we team up.

(Y/N): Of course! But, there's still one thing that's bothering me.

Ichigo: Hm? What's that?

(Y/N) looked over to Gin.

(Y/N): Gin hasn't made a single move. He hasn't a single reaction, even towards Tosen's death. He hasn't bothered to help Aizen either. What's going on in that head of his.

Ichigo: You think he's planning something.

(Y/N): It's obvious he's planning something. The thing that's bothering me is that I don't know if he's planning something for us... or Aizen.

Ichigo was confused.

Ichigo: What do you mean?

(Y/N): Gin seems... well... he doesn't seem to care all that much about anyone here. Neither the captains or his allies. He's just had that stupid grin on his face this entire time. I can't get a read on him. And that's a problem.

Ichigo: Why's that?

(Y/N): We won't know when Gin will make his move... He could very well be waiting for our opening and prevent us from striking... but that's the only obvious chance I could see Gin taking advantage of. And it's a really good one too.

(Y/N) signed in frustration.

(Y/N): I just hope my speculation is wrong.

Ichigo: Here's to hoping you're wrong for once.

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(Y/N) and Ichigo turned their attention to the fight and they were shocked.

One by one their allies fell.

First Komamura...

Then Rose and Love...

Then Lisa...

(Y/N): It's not looking good Ichigo...

Ichigo: Damn it.

Just then Soi-Fon stepped directly in front of Aizen.

(Y/N): What is she doing?

Even Aizen questioned Soi-Fon's decision.

Aizen: You're kidding, right? Has the Stealth Force gone mad? I never expected their Supreme Commander to be standing before the enemy.

Aizen started to monologue.

Aizen: "Don't expect beauty out of battle. Don't expect virtue in death. Don't think that only your life is at stake. If you want to protect the ones you should protect, you should attack your enemy from the back." Ordinary Shinigamis learn this at the Academy. The Stealth Force knows this even better.

Soi-Fon: I never expected a traitor to be talking about the teachings of the Soul Reapers.

Aizen: Hilarious. I was once a teacher.

Soi-Fon: Central was pretty stupid for allowing you to teach. That's why they got duped by a traitor.

Aizen: It's not good to talk ill of the dead. You were duped too, right?

Soi-Fon: I'm surprised. Do you think I was duped? Me, of all people?!

Soi-Fon created hundreds of afterimages.



Aizen: Clones, huh? That's not a bad parlor trick.

Soi-Fon: I'm honored by your praise. The Stealth Force is never praised for its flashiness. As thanks... I'm going to finish you off with this parlor trick!

Soi-Fon flew in with her Shikai activated. Aizen went to draw his zanpakuto but the moment Aizen grabbed the hilt, both the hilt and Aizen's hand were frozen by Hitsugaya's Bankai.



Soi-Fon: Nigeki Kessatsu.



Soi-Fon was about to make contact with Aizen with her Shikai. However, Aizen just chuckled.

Aizen: "Death in two stings," huh? What an amusing technique. But it won't reach me!



Soi-Fon: What?!

Aizen: A battle between Shinigamis is a battle between Spiritual Pressures. I can easily overcome your silly power with my Spiritual Pressure!

But before Aizen could fight back, he was stabbed in the back by Hitsugaya.

(Meanwhile) With (Y/N) and Ichigo

(Y/N) watched as Soi-Fon's attack failed and Aizen escaped Hitsugaya's Ice attack. Aizen teleported out of the way and reappeared with a girl. Aizen then flew towards the injured Shinigamis.

(Y/N): Oh no... Ichigo, we've gotta stop them! Go after Aizen, I'll stop them from killing that girl.

Ichigo: Right!

(Y/N) flew off in a burst of speed. However, Hitsugaya was about to run into the girl with his sword. (Y/N) summoned Merlin to go after Aizen alongside Ichigo.

(Y/N): Toshiro, call off your attack! That's not Aizen!

(Y/N) casted Bakudō #4. Hainawa and threw the rope as fast as he could towards the girl to pull her out of the way. Meanwhile, Ichigo landed in front of Aizen to stop him from hurting any of the injured alongside Merlin.

Aizen: You ruined the surprise, (Y/N).

Hitsugaya and the rest of the Court Guard Squad broke out of their illusion of fighting Aizen the moment they saw (Y/N) pull the girl away from danger.

Hitsugaya noticed that the girl he was just about to stab was his friend and Aizen's former lieutenant, Momo Hinamori. Hitsugaya quickly rushed to (Y/N) to grab Momo out of his hands.

Hitsugaya: Hinamori! Are you alright?

Momo didn't say anything as she was shaken up. She was one of the injured and she still hadn't registered the events that had just happened.

Hitsugaya looked towards (Y/N).

Hitsugaya: (Y/N)... Thank you!

(Y/N): Don't mention it...

Shinji looked down at Aizen.

Shinji: When?

Aizen: What an interesting question. You know that my Kyoka Suigetsu's power is Complete Hypnosis, right? It can control all five senses and lead people to hallucinate all sorts of things.

Shinji: Since when? I'm asking you when you used your Kyoka Suigetsu!

Aizen: Then let me ask you this. How long were you under the illusion that I wasn't using my Kyoka Suigetsu?



Just then Momo looked towards Hitsugaya.

Momo: S...Shiro?

Upon hearing Momo's voice Hitsugaya turned his attention towards Momo.

Hitsugaya: Hinamori! Are you okay!?

Momo, however, couldn't stay awake as her injuries were still far too severe.

Hitsuagaya turned towards Aizen and flew in blind fury.

Hitsugaya: AIZEN!

(Y/N): Hitsugaya, wait!

Kyoraku: Captain Hitsugaya, don't act rash!

Aizen: Captain Hitsugaya! You're full of openings. You all are...

Aizen then effortlessly cut through Hitsugaya, Shinji, Kyoraku, and-



(Y/N): Soi-Fon!

In an instant, (Y/N) teleported from across the battlefield catching Soi-Fon with his free hand. (Y/N) flew as fast as he could with Momo and Soi-Fon in hand, dropping them off with the rest of the injured Shinigami.

(Y/N) took it upon himself to start healing Soi-Fon, however he was immediately stopped by Unohana.

Unohana: Save your energy, (Y/N). Stay focused and observe Aizen.

(Y/N): W-Well she be alright, Captain?

Unohana: I'll see to it that everyone here survives. You have my word on that.

(Y/N) took a few seconds to take deep breaths and calm himself down.

(Y/N): *thinking* Don't doubt yourself now, (Y/N)... You just have to keep your composure and wait for the right moment... Your friends are in good hands. You just have to do your job to ensure their safety.

(End Song)

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Just then, A huge pillar of flames appeared as Yamamoto finally joined the fight.

(Y/N): *thinking* Where has he been this whole time?

Yamamoto went to fight Aizen but was immediately cut off by one last arrancar that was at Aizen's side. (Y/N) remember him as the arrancar that came with Luppi during one of the invasions on the World of the Living. He didn't do much outside of trying to attack Urahara but he wasn't successful in that. In all honesty, the arrancar didn't seem very intelligent.

However this time it was different. This arrancar used his resurreccion to absorb Yamamoto's flames.

(Y/N) decided that he needed to take this arrancars attention off of Yamamoto.

(Y/N): Merlin, wait for the right moment and light him up.

Yamamoto was in an intense fight with the arrancar. However it seems like Yamamoto had the upper hand. However, the arrancar was able to grab Yamamoto.

(Y/N): Now's your chance.

Merlin shot a cero that was aimed directly at the head of the arrancar and the damage was significant enough to cause the arrancar to let go of Yamamoto.

This gave Yamamoto the chance he needed to take out the arrancar.

Yamamoto: I'm glad you aren't in child form. I can kill you without remorse.

Sokotsu!



Yamamoto pretty much shattered the body of the arrancar. What seemed like a victory was quickly taken away as the arrancar's body exploded due to holding onto Yamamoto's flames. Yamamoto held back the flames with his own body, minimizing the damage. Aizen then started to walk towards Yamamoto with his sword in hand.

Aizen: Head Captain of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads. If you didn't use your body to contain it, your flames would have blown away your barrier and this small town and everything around it would have been turned to dust. I thank you, Genryusai Yamamoto. You have protected my world.

Yamamoto: Damn...you...

Aizen: Genryusai Yamamoto, I will not spare your life. You are Soul Society's history itself. I will finish you off with my sword.

Yamamoto: Don't make me repeat myself, boy.

Yamamoto, despite his massive injury, grabbed onto Aizen's leg.

Yamamoto: You're foolish!

Hadō #96. Ittō Kasō



A massive pillar of red fire erupted from the ground. (Y/N) and Ichigo took notice and immediately took this as their opening. (Y/N) summoned all of his Arrancars as he charged in, charging a cero.

Merlin charged a cero of his own.

Yylfordt, Siegfried and Panzer charged side by side with (Y/N) for an attack.

Luppi was preparing a Jaula Tentáculo.

And the newest addition, Baraggan, aimed a wave of Respira in the vicinity of Aizen.

With Ichigo also using Getsuga Tenshou, the entire group used a coordinated attack to target Aizen who had, for once in this battle, taken damage.

Ichigo: Getsuga TENSHOU



To be continued