Screen 1 – Rematch and Resolve
Ichigo faced Renji again, both standing in the heart of Seireitei. Their blades clashed with fierce determination. Renji's attacks were fast, but Ichigo was faster—stronger, sharper, and driven by purpose.
With a single, precise strike, Ichigo shattered Renji's blade and knocked him to the ground.
Ichigo sheathed Zangetsu. "I told you, Renji—I'm taking Rukia back."
Elsewhere, Ben stood alone in another street, surrounded by over two hundred Soul Reapers. Dust and debris filled the air as he transformed again and again—Four Arms, XLR8, Diamondhead, and Heatblast—fighting through wave after wave.
Finally, as the last group charged, Ben activated the Ultimatrix. "Time to end this!"
"Ultimate Humungousaur!"
The street exploded in a burst of light. When the smoke cleared, dozens of defeated Soul Reapers lay unconscious, and Ben stood tall and victorious.
From the distance, Ikkaku approached, bloodied but grinning. "You're one hell of a fighter."
Ben smirked. "You're not bad yourself. But I've got someone to save."
Both Ichigo and Ben, standing in different corners of Seireitei, had proven their resolve to save Rukia—no matter the cost.
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Screen 2 – The Arrival of Kenpachi
A violent wave of Reiatsu slammed down on them like a collapsing mountain.
Ben staggered. "What the hell—this pressure… it's crushing!"
Ichigo's hand tightened on Zangetsu. "No mistaking that. He's here."
From the end of the street, a huge figure appeared—tall, wild hair, eyepatch, and a grin that promised chaos.
Zaraki Kenpachi, Captain of Squad 11.
He laughed, voice echoing through the ruined streets. "Two strong ones at once? Lucky me!"
Ichigo stepped forward. "You're the one who cut through your own men, right?"
Kenpachi raised his sword lazily. "They were boring. You look more fun."
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Screen 3 – The Challenge
Ichigo gritted his teeth. "Ben, stay back. This guy's not like the others."
Ben smirked. "Sorry, Ichigo, that's not how I roll."
He hit the Ultimatrix. "Time to go big!"
The device glowed green. "Humungousaur!"
But this time, the transformation went beyond normal. The Ultimatrix overloaded—Ben's body expanding, muscles bulging, bones cracking until he stood sixty feet tall, shaking the entire district.
Kenpachi's grin widened. "Now that's what I'm talking about!"
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Screen 4 – The Monster Clash
Humungousaur stomped forward, every step shattering stone. Ichigo leapt to a nearby rooftop, Zangetsu blazing with black light.
Kenpachi charged without hesitation, his Reiatsu roaring like a storm. His sword clashed against Humungousaur's fist, and the shockwave sent chunks of Seireitei flying.
The ground split. Walls crumbled. The force alone knocked Ichigo off balance.
Humungousaur swung his tail, smashing Kenpachi through three buildings.
Kenpachi stood up, laughing like a madman. "Yes! Finally, a fight that hurts!"
He vanished in a blur, slashing across Humungousaur's shoulder and landing on his head.
Humungousaur roared, grabbed him midair, and hurled him down the street.
Ichigo shouted, "Ben, keep him busy—I'm going in!"
He flash-stepped forward, unleashing Getsuga Tenshō, the black-blue wave slicing through the dust.
Kenpachi landed hard, eyepatch smoking, grin undimmed. "Perfect. Don't hold back now!"
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Screen 5 – Kenpachi Unleashed
Kenpachi tore off his eyepatch. The explosion of raw Reiatsu warped the air and shattered glass across Seireitei.
Humungousaur stumbled under the pressure. "What is that energy?!"
Ichigo braced himself. "That's Kenpachi—unsealed."
Kenpachi appeared before Humungousaur's chest and swung his blade. The hit sent the massive alien flying through an entire row of buildings.
Humungousaur slammed his fists into the ground. "Alright, Captain—let's see you tank this!"
The impact caused a shockwave that split the street and sent debris flying like cannon fire.
Kenpachi laughed, cutting through the dust. "Now this is what I call fun!"
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Screen 6 – The Final Clash
Ichigo's Bankai flared—Tensa Zangetsu!
Kenpachi charged, laughing wildly. Ichigo's Getsuga Tenshō and Humungousaur's earth-shattering punch collided with his blade in a thunderous explosion.
When the dust settled, Kenpachi stood grinning, bleeding but upright. Ichigo knelt, panting, sword cracked.
Humungousaur dropped to one knee, smoke rising from his body. "Man… you're insane."
Kenpachi laughed. "And you two are strong. Don't die before we do this again."
He turned and walked away, his energy slowly fading.
Ichigo watched him go. "He let us go."
Ben powered down, exhausted but smiling. "Guess he only fights for fun."
Ichigo sheathed Zangetsu. "Then we'd better be ready next time."
Ben nodded. "Next time, I'm bringing a bigger alien."
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Screen 7 – The Reunion at Sōkyoku Hill
The wind howled across Sōkyoku Hill, where Rukia stood before the execution platform. Captains and lieutenants gathered, their Reiatsu heavy and suffocating.
Byakuya Kuchiki stood before her, cold and unshaken. "Rukia Kuchiki… your time has come."
Before he could raise his hand, the sky split open. Ichigo and Ben landed between her and the executioner's blade.
Ichigo adjusted his sword. "Sorry I'm late."
Ben cracked his neck. "Hope we're not interrupting."
Rukia's eyes widened. "Ichigo… Ben…"
Byakuya's expression hardened. "You two… again."
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Screen 8 – The Duel and the Crystal Shield
Byakuya raised his sword. "You defy the law once more."
Ichigo stepped forward. "And I'll keep doing it until Rukia's free."
Ben activated the Ultimatrix. "Echo Echo!"
Dozens of clones surrounded Byakuya. "Sound Burst!"
The sonic waves shook the air—but the petals came faster. "Senbonzakura Kageyoshi."
The field filled with pink blades, slicing through every clone in seconds.
Ben gritted his teeth. "Okay, that didn't work."
He hit the dial again. "Chromastone!"
Energy surged through his crystalline form. When Byakuya sent another wave of petals, they shattered harmlessly against him.
Ben absorbed the energy, then fired it back in a beam that scorched the ground at Byakuya's feet.
Byakuya raised a brow. "Impressive. You've adapted."
Ichigo's Bankai flared, and the final clash began.
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Screen 9 – The End of Pride
Ichigo's Getsuga Tenshō met Byakuya's Senkei Senbonzakura head-on, shaking the sky.
Ben absorbed and redirected energy bursts, shielding Ichigo at key moments.
When the dust cleared, Ichigo stood, sword cracked but victorious. Byakuya knelt, blood trailing from his shoulder.
Ben powered down beside Ichigo. "We done here, Captain?"
Byakuya slowly stood. "No… you've proven your resolve. Rukia is yours to save."
He turned away, disappearing in a swirl of petals.
Ichigo looked at Ben. "We did it."
Ben grinned. "Told you—crystal beats flowers."
Ichigo smirked. "Guess we make a good team."
To be continued...