Soul Seperation

7- training

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Key notes:  “regular human speech”, 'thinking to one self ', (author's notes), *mental/telepathic communication*, italic – spirit speech, BOLD CAPS LOCK – ATTACKS

Chapter Seven – training

Urahara opened up the training grounds below his shop for the three Ichigo's that way they could train.  The three Ichigo's could remember the first time that they used this training grounds to awaken their Soul Reaper powers.  The three Ichigo's squared off drawing forth their zanpakto's as they fought against one another.  Kuro possessed far greater strength than the other two combined.  Ichigo possessed far greater speed and spiritual power.  While Shiro with his hollow powers possessed powers that were unfathomable.  Each could use the powers that they had when they were one being as each of them had gained new powers and attacks.  Shiro seemed to know both of these attacks while Ichigo and Kuro seemed to only know one.  They could combine their powers for one attack as they each had their own.  The three were determined not to let something like this stop them.  Renji sighed out loud as he took out his zanpakto.

“You are bound and determined to do this aren't you?  Fine I guess that I can spare with you for a while Ichigo.” stated Renji.

“It will be just like old times Renji.” replied Ichigo with a smile on his face.

“Yeah.........just like then.” stated Renji as he remembered the first time that he had faced against Ichigo.

“That's a pretty wise move Renji, I think that its a wise move to train Ichigo as he seems to learn better when in combat.  I shall join in as well.” replied Urahara.  This caused Shiro to laugh.

“This sounds like fun.” stated Shiro.

“I guess that leaves you and me to face against one another Kuro.” replied Yoruichi whom was in her human form.

“Its an honor, Yoruichi.” replied Kuro.

“Then we shall leave this to you.  Come Rukia, we shall patrol the city.” replied Byakuya.  Ichigo could sense that Byakuya was concerned that even here they could be under attack.

*He's trying to be tough again.  He doesn't want to admit it but he's worried about us.  Will one week be really enough?* asked Shiro mentally.

*We will cut it in half!* replied Ichigo.

*Ichigo don't be so hasty.  Let us use the full extent of our time.* stated Kuro.

*You sound exactly like Zangetsu, Kuro.  But knowing me......I will end up doing it in half of the time that Byakuya gave us.* replied Ichigo.

Byakuya and Rukia patrolled Karakura Town as they both knew that whatever trial laid ahead of Ichigo that it would only make the substitute Soul Reaper even stronger.  Even though Ichigo Kurosaki was human, his power and abilities were almost equal or far superior to that of a captain.

“Brother..........what is troubling you?” asked Rukia.

“After everything that I have seen Kurosaki go through, I hate to see something happen to him.” replied  Byakuya as the look of shock stretched across Rukia's face.  “You better not mention a word about this to Kurosaki as I don't want him to get the notion that I care.”

“Of course not brother.  My lips are sealed.  Brother........do you think that they have a chance to get the others back?” asked Rukia.  Byakuya looked at his adoptive sister letting out a small sigh.

“If anyone could do it, it would be Ichigo Kurosaki.” replied Byakuya.

Meanwhile as the three Ichigo's were training, Endymion let out a few low curses.  He didn't expect that the other Soul Reapers would step in to help Ichigo.

'I may have to deal with those Soul Reapers first before I can attack Ichigo.  But so far all three forms of Ichigo seem pretty strong as it seems that they are developing new powers that I didn't even fathom possible.  Maybe I should teat them one more time.  There seems to be a slight draw back to having them separated.' Endymion thought to himself as he turned to look at the three cylinders that held his captured prey.  A wicked and devious idea popped into his head.  “Valkyria..........” he summoned as Valkyria appeared within an instant of being summoned.

“Yes Master Endymion?” she asked as she knelt down before him.

“Go and bring me the two alien reptile brothers.  I have a mission for them.” stated Endymion.

“Right away Master Endymion.” replied Valkyria as she vanished instantly.

'Soon very soon Ichigo Kurosaki, your delicious power will be mine.' Endymion laughed to himself.