Bleach: New Generation

Chapter 13: Disappearance (Act 1 Conclusion)

Renji Abarai's POV:

Wait, I've sensed this Spiritual Pressure before. But where have I felt this before. Its monstrous, I haven't felt such power since Yhwach.

"CAPTAIN KUCHIKI! WHERE ARE YOU?!"

The path we took was dark. Our mission was just to investigate a Hollow case that had been affecting the Seireitei. It had wiped out even a third of Squad 11 and damaged the Squad 1 barracks. Our investigation started in the outskirts of the Rukon District, but a black fog had suddenly appeared before me and Captain Kuchiki. We split up, but I haven't heard or seen him since

Damn, how did we end up here. I need to find Captain Kuchiki. Fast.

I heard a scuttle. A small sound from my left grabbed my attention. I could sense its Spiritual Pressure drawing closer. Drawing my Zanpakuto, I prepared for any attack that came my way. My heart was beating faster than ever, beads of sweat dripping down my forehead as I became nervous.

It was next to me.

I turned around and slashed randomly. I felt and heard blood spraying as I hit the mark. Yes! I looked at the Hollow's corpse that I slashed which started to disintegrate into dust.

The Spiritual Pressure wasn't the same though. In fact, it was weaker compared to what I felt before. No time to think, I need to find my captain. And get back to Rukia.

I ran through the black nothingness of this fog, calling out Byakuya Kuchiki's name until my throat was sore. I couldn't sense his Spiritual Pressure either. He's either in trouble or hiding it for a certain reason.

But a greater Spiritual Pressure appeared in front of me. This was the same feeling that I felt before. I almost collapsed from the sudden appearance. A big figure appeared along with the Spiritual Pressure, looking down on me.

"Roar! Zabima-", before I could finish the calling for my Shikai, I was cut off by a black substance that coated my body. My mind felt like it was going black.

"Roar what?"

"Roar! Za...za?" I forgot what it was. What was the name of my Zanpakuto? And also, who am I?

A paintbrush was pointed at me. How strange. What would a giant paintbrush be doing in front of me. Before I could react, the brush's tip turned into a giant black blade and pierced my chest.

Blood spurted through my mouth as the blade sliced through my chest like butter. The pain was almost unimaginable, but it was there. Why? Why did this have to happen?

"Who.....Who are you?"

"It seems that you have forgotten, Used-to-be-Renji Abarai", The large figure said as he pulled out the paintbrush blade from my chest.

I collapsed onto the ground, unable to move. I also saw another figure laying down beside me. He wore strange clothes. His raven black hair was long and scattered, most of it being in place by a certain headpiece. Blank grey eyes gazed emptily at me.

"I didn't want to have to do this, but I suppose it is necessary. All for the purpose to gain a worthy candidate for being the new Soul King. All for the purpose of balancing the Soul Society. Ichigo Kurosaki will become the Soul King"

That's right. I know Ichigo Kurosaki. The Substitute Soul Reaper. I remember everything about him. Memories of a certain orange-haired man flashed through my mind. I knew that I could trust him, he was more than powerful enough.

Then  two things popped into my mind. A small woman with black hair holding hands with me. And a small red haired girl running around. Rukia.....Ichika.....I will survive for you.

"Ichigo. Save me"