Bleach: New Generation

Chapter 15: A Trip to the Soul Society part 2

Kazui's POV:

Safe my ass! There's something chasing us!

A giant object with a large source of light was rushing at us at extremely high speeds. It seemed to be chasing us, well, considering we were the only ones that were in this dark place. But I had no choice but to run, because I didn't want to know what would happen if I was under there. Ichika ran as fast as she could with me for the same reason.

"It's the Cleaner! It's supposed to wipe out any anomalies in the Dangai! But I didn't know that today would be when it showed up", Ichika shouted at me.

Crap, Urahara must've thought that it'd be fine and forgot about the Cleaner itself. Well, it is just a mistake, it wouldn't make any difference in how we trust each other. Maybe a punch to the face would be fine for him.

Ichika and I kept running. I could feel my stamina slowly draining as each step causes me to be even more tired. I breathed in the air of the Dangai, which didn't really feel that great. Sprinting down the slimy purple corridor of the Dangai, it felt like there was no end to this race.

"Ichika, I got an idea, but I don't think you'll like it"

"Whatever, I don't care about that! Just get us out of here!"

"Says you, you were supposed to lead us!"

"JUST GET ON WITH IT ALREADY"

We really argue too much.

"Conquer, Mugetsu"

My Zanpakuto transformed into a large black blade which was my Shikai. This plan involves a lot more than the usual firepower I normally would use, so this was the only way to do it. The trip will be bumpy though.

"GETSUGA TENSHOU"

I turned around and swung my sword downward. A ginormous crescent moon shaped blast flew towards the Cleaner.

Strange, usually that attack feels lighter, and smaller. But this time, it felt heavier, and more powerful than ever. What was this power?

The attack hit the our pursuer. As I expected, the explosive force of the blast had repelled back to us. The whole corridor was filled with the explosion's force, rushing towards us.

"Santen Kesshun"

Three entities that reside in my wristwatch flew out, creating an orange triangular shield that blocked the explosion. I grabbed Ichika's hand and pulled her close to me so that both of us wouldn't be separated as we rode the triangle shield to the exit. This would have made our travel faster and avoid being hit by the Cleaner.

Then, I saw a light in the distance. It must be the exit! Just a little closer and we'll make it.

The light of the exit blinded me as we got blasted out of the doorway of the Dangai. Ichika and I flew out, welcomed by the fresh reishi-filled environment of the Seireitei.

I would've said that the landing didn't hurt, but it did. The concrete floor that we landed on felt like getting struck by a Hollow itself. Ouch.

"Oof, Kazui. What the hell was that kind of plan?", she says, rubbing the back of her head after landing on her back.

I grinned sheepishly, "Don't worry, I had all of that calculated to the last detail. I knew we would make it"

"But did you know we would make it back unharmed?"

"Uhhhhhh, no?"

Ichika was about to smack me in the back of my head when suddenly we were interrupted by a person wearing a Captain's haori.

"Eh? What are you doing here?"

Ichigo's POV:

"I see, Urahara"

"I trust that you won't do anything rash, will you now?"

"You know me, Urahara. You know that I can't let this get anymore worse than it already is"

Urahara sighed and tilted his hat down, "Understood. All I can say is that you will be careful with yourself, Mr. Kurosaki"

I walked away without a word. Renji's and Byakuya's Spiritual Pressure was gone. I knew that, but hearing it from Urahara left me feeling.....empty. I thought that they didn't die. Maybe they just went somewhere else. But no, it was official.

Two of my comrades, both gone without a trace. When I heard the reason why I was needed by the Gotei 13, I was shocked.

The phone call from Rukia...her voice sounded so heartbreaking.

I kept a strong face for my child and hers; I didn't want them to worry. I need to save Renji and Byakuya, whatever it takes.

I pulled out my Zanpakutos. One of them being longer than the other, representing my growth during the war with the Quincies.

Renji...Byakuya...I will bring you back.

"Zangetsu, let's go"