(Y/N) was currently being healed by Unohana as the other arrancars slowly woke up.

Apacci: Where am I? Did I die?

Harribel: No, thankfully you're still alive.

Apacci: L-Lady Harribel... What happened? Did you succeed?

Harribel: We did. (Y/N) is currently being healed before heading out to fight Aizen.

Apacci turned towards (Y/N) who was currently conversing with Unohana and his father.

...

(F/N): Listen up, (Y/N). Me and Kisuke didn't go down without putting a plan of our own in action.

(Y/N): A plan? What do you mean?

(F/N): Do you remember when Kiske launched those Kido spells at Aizen? Well, Kiske hid another kido spell, one specifically created by Kiske himself, in that barrage of Kido attacks. That specific kido spell will kick in after a certain period of time and seal off Aizen. It would work faster if he's significantly weaker, however that's where my ability comes in. Those attacks I launched at Aizen will weaken him overtime, however the Hogyoku is combating the technique faster than it could take effect.

(Y/N): So I just have to deal enough damage for you and Mr. Urahara's combo attack to kick into effect. Is that right?

(F/N): That's right. But be careful out there. The Hogyoku isn't anything to mess with. You saw how much stronger Aizen got in such a short amount of time...

(Y/N): Don't worry, I won't be taking Aizen lightly. He was already a threat before the Hogyoku took effect. I don't want to risk him getting any stronger than he did before.

(F/N): Good...

Unohana: We're wishing you luck (Y/N).

(Y/N): Thanks Captain Unohana, I'll do my best.

(Y/N) got up as he got ready to open a Garganta. Before he left, he turned to all of the Arrancars behind him.

(Y/N): Thank you all... really. Despite being enemies at first, you guys really came around. I can't express how much your willingness to help changed the outcome of this fight.

Harribel: It's only thanks to you that we're all here.

Sung-Sun: So, are we heading out now?

(Y/N): We? You guys are in no condition to take on Aizen. I'm going alone for this one.

Apacci: You're out of your mind-

Harribel: Alright then.

Apacci: Huh? Are we truly staying back, Lady Harribel?

Harribel: He's right. We'll only be holding him back at this point.

(Y/N): Don't feel down. It's thanks to you guys' hard work that I've become this strong. I'll make sure you guys can return home safely.

Starrk: Just make sure you give Aizen what for...

Apacci: Don't come back until you take down Aizen, you hear me? Me nor Lady Harribel are going to listen to a weakling calling himself King!

Mila Rose: Relax will you? *sign* Anyway, as long as Aizen is taken care of, we'll call it even.

Sung-Sun: We all believe in you. Excuse Apacci's outburst. She just has a roundabout way of showing her appreciation.

(Y/N): No worries, I'm used to it by now.

(Y/N) turned to his father.

(Y/N): Don't take too long...

(F/N): I won't miss this for the world.

(F/N) put his hand out for a fist bump.

(F/N): For (M/N).

(Y/N): For Mom.

(Y/N) fist bump his dad back.



(Y/N) opened a Garganta as he traveled to the Soul Society.

(Meanwhile) With Gin and Aizen.

Aizen had made his way through the Senkaimon, killing the Kototsu in the process.

As Aizen and Gin came out of the Senkaimon, Aizen realized he was further away from Karakura town than he imagined.

Aizen: Karakura Town is that way. You were a bit off.

Gin: Mind not making it sound like it's my fault? It was your child's play that threw us off from our original destination, Captain Aizen.

Aizen: Yes, you're right. Sorry about that. Shall we take a little walk?

Meanwhile in Karakura Town.

Everyone in the real Karakura town was knocked out. However, one individual in particular started to wake up.

Keigo: Why was I sleeping here?

Keigo looked around and saw everyone around him unconscious. Keigo ran the streets of Karakura Town to find anyone else was awake.

Keigo: What...What happened? What's going on? Everybody's asleep on the streets. All the cars and traffic lights have stopped. This is not cool! Why does it look like the world has come to an end?! This isn't a dream. And it isn't a movie, either. Come on! Isn't anybody awake?! Hey! Everybody! Mizuiro! Ichigo! (Y/N)! Sis! Don't leave me here alone!

As Keigo was screaming and running, he was suddenly hit in the chin.



Keigo: That hurt! What's the big... Huh? Arisawa!



Keigo ran into Tatsuki. Keigo was in joy to find someone he knew who was awake and alive in such a bizarre situation. Keigo started to ramble.

Keigo: Oh, thank goodness! I'm so glad to see someone, even if it's you! I mean... Did you take a look around? Everyone's all sound asleep! I was getting lonely, thinking maybe I was the only one still awake in the world! I mean, no one's waking up. It feels so real and creepy, you know? I would've been able to handle all this if it was just me here, but this is way too freaky. But I sure am glad you're alive! Not that I was worried about you! In fact, I'd rather you worried about me! By the way, have you seen Mizuiro? I haven't yet! Hey, come to think of it... Why'd you lariat me, huh?!

Tatsuki interrupted Keigo with a punch



Tatsuki: Shut up.

Keigo: Right... Sorry. I'm really sorry. How should I put it? I'm by myself, and everyone's asleep, and I was lonely, and it was so quiet, and no one's awake, and... And then I got hyper, you know?

Tatsuki: Will you stop with the noisy excuses? Enough already! Come over here!

Keigo: No, I'm serious. I'm really sorry.

Keigo followed Tatsuki's lead. Tatsuki led Keigo towards two other classmates.



Keigo: Honsho! Ogawa!

Tatsuki: I found them. For now, I'm taking them to the school. Can you carry Chizuru?

Keigo: Right! Up you go!

Tatsuki: You better not touch her butt!

Keigo: I know that!

...

...

Keigo: Say, Arisawa...

Tatsuki: What?

Keigo: Honsho's got bigger boobs than I thought.



(Mini Timeskip)

Tatsuki: Here's what I know so far. I went to take a look around earlier, but the town was cut off right at the outskirts. There were only mountains past that. It's hard to believe, but the entire town has been moved.

Keigo: Do you think Ichigo and (Y/N) has something to do with this?

Tatsuki: Isn't it obvious? Who else is there?! But... If it was their fault, then they'll fix it. That's the kind of guys, Ichigo and (Y/N) are.

On the other side of town.

Aizen and Gin finally got to the entrance of Karakura Town. Aizen looked at the scale of Karakura Town.

Aizen: A sight unfitting for the Soul Society. This is the last we'll see of it.

As Aizen and Gin made their way through town they ran into an unexpecting citizen who was somehow awake.

Random Civilian: My head hurts. What is going on? The trains aren't running. I can't get to the office, or even go home.

Just then the civilian looked up and came face to face with Aizen.

Random Civilian: Hey, you there! I'm glad someone is awake. Do you have any idea of what is going on here?

Aizen: Don't come near me.

Without even moving, Aizen killed the civilian with no remorse.

Aizen: A human with no awareness of Spiritual Pressure is unable to sense my power. But their body can't withstand it.

Gin then noticed something.

Gin: Oh? Those kids over there seem to be awake.

Aizen: Yes. I recall seeing them through Ulquiorra's eyes. They are Ichigo Kurosaki and (Y/N) (L/N)'s friends.



Aizen and Gin saw Tatsuki and Keigo carrying their fellow classmates from across the street.

Tatsuki and Keigo POV

Tatsuki and Keigo were having small talk as they walked.

Tatsuki: Come to think of it...

Keigo: Huh?

Tatsuki: Aren't you going to look for Kojima?

Keigo: Well... I did try looking for him. But ever since Ichigo and (Y/N) disappeared, he's been going to school on his own. And he hasn't answered his cell phone either. So he's probably still asleep somewhere.

Tatsuki: You two have been hanging out since middle school, so I thought you were best friends. I guess it's not like that, huh?

Keigo: We have our personal spaces. People need that, right?

Tatsuki: You think so?

Keigo started to open up a bit.

Keigo: Ichigo was the first person Mizuiro ever opened up to. And it didn't take long until he opened up to (Y/N) either. He tends to put up a wall very quickly, so it makes me happy just to see him walk up to people on his own. Let's stop this. What am I saying, anyway?

Tatsuki: You were telling cheesy stories.

Keigo was slightly agitated.

Keigo: Why you...

Tatsuki: Anyway, after we drop off Chizuru and Michiru at the school, go and find Kojima.

Keigo: What about Kunieda and Natsui?

Tatsuki: Those two can manage by themselves. I'll go look for Yuzu, Karin and (S/N).

Keigo: Isn't Karin and Yuzu's dad with them? (S/N), I get. (Y/N)'s dad is usually pretty busy so she may be by herself.

Tatsuki: Both of them may probably be unconscious with the rest of them.

As Tatsuki and Keigo walked, they suddenly felt a heavy pressure drop on top of them.



Keigo: W-What the hell is this?! A-Arisawa... Are you all right?!

Tatsuki: Shut up. I don't need you to worry about me.

Tatsuki and Keigo then saw Aizen and Gin approaching them.



Tatsuki: Who are those guys?

As Aizen got closer, Tatsuki's body felt heavier as she dropped to her knees.

Keigo: Arisawa!

Aizen: Impressive. You're this close to me, yet you are still able to maintain your existence.

Tatsuki: Who...are you?

Aizen: Ichigo Kurosaki and (Y/N) (L/N) will show up here for sure. With new powers, no doubt. I want to bring those powers closer to perfection. Your deaths will help that cause.

The mention of Ichigo and (Y/N) put fear on Tatsuki's face.



Tatsuki: Run, Asano!

Keigo: Huh?

Tatsuki: Get going! Or is there something you can do here?!

Keigo took Tatsuki's warning and ran full speed away from the two Shinigamis. Gin was about to give chase before being stopped by Aizen.

Aizen: Don't bother chasing after him. I'll start with this one first.

Tatsuki was panicking, she didn't know what to do. Her mind was racing a thousand times a minute.

Tatsuki: *thinking* What'll I do? What'll I do? My body won't move. What'll I do? What should I do?! It's no use. There's not enough time anymore.

As Tatsuki started to lose hope, Aizen was suddenly hit by an explosion.



Even Gin was a bit confused. Just then, a man came stepping out of the shadows.



???: You seem to be in distress, girl. At times like this, you should call for a hero. Spirits are always with you!

The man in question struck a weird pose.

Kanonji: Thank you for waiting, viewers! Your Don Kanonji! My Don Kanonji! Everyone's Don Kanonji is back!



To be continued.

Building the tension with the human survival scenes have been surprisingly fun. Also I find it hilarious that this is going to be the first time I've actually written Don Kanonji. It only took 73 chapters but he finally made an appearance.