I Bound Aizen

"Besides, this is the Quincy I've seen."

Looking at Zangetsu, the smile on Mikami Yuu's face disappeared.

"Yhwach."

"Unexpectedly, you actually created a clone inside Ichigo."

"What operation is this? Horcrux?"

"Is it true that after your body dies, you can use your power to resurrect it in Ichigo's body?"

Because he didn't know the plot of the middle and later stages of the Thousand-Year Blood War, Yu Mikami could only make the worst guess when faced with the sudden appearance of "Yhwach".

As he spoke, an iridescent light flashed across his body.

If Zangetsu's true form is really Yhwach left in Ichigo's body, similar to the power of a Horcrux, then he will kill this guy in his cradle without hesitation!

Seeing the undisguised murderous intent on Yu Mikami's face, Zangetsu was silent for a few seconds.

Then, he said:

"Mikami Yu...you trained Ichigo, gave him so much help, and even directed such a big show to make him stronger. The purpose is to make him your weapon and help you fight Yhwach. .”

"In that case, I advise you not to do anything to me."

"You are right, I am a fragment of Yhwach's power."

"But at the same time, I am also the source of the Quincy power within Ichigo."

"If you kill me, Ichigo will lose his Quincy power..."

"In the battle against Yhwach, if you want to stand on the same field as him, you must gather the four powers of Death, Hollow, Quincy, and Fullbringing Technique."

"Yes, just like you are now."

"If you kill me and Ichigo loses his Quincy power, there will be a gap in this complete puzzle."

"At that time, Ichigo will not be able to help you in the battle against Yhwach...at best, he will be a high-level Star Cross Knight."

"Compared with the damage that may be caused by keeping me, it is obviously unwise to kill me."

After hearing Zangetsu's words, Mikami Yuu touched his chin.

Then, under Zangetsu's gaze, he slowly opened his hand and pointed it at him from the air.

"I see, are these your last words?"

Seeing Mikami Yu's actions, Zangetsu looked shocked:

"Mikami Yuu...what are you going to do? You don't need Ichigo's power anymore?!"

Mikami Yu grinned:

"Idiot, if you ask such a question, it means you are just a stupid villain."

"Remember, we protagonists always put love, courage, and partners first!"

"If I can't defeat Yhwach, I can continue to look for new power... and even die with that guy."

"But it's absolutely impossible for me to ignore the possibility of people around me being killed by weird things like you in order to win!"

As he spoke, colorful light emitted from his hand, and he was about to crush Zangetsu to pieces.

Seeing that Mikami Yuu was really going to take action, Zangetsu said quickly:

"Wait! What I just said was false. It was just to test you!"

Mikami Yuu was slightly startled.

Seeing that Zangetsu didn't look like he was joking, he slowly lowered his hand with a somewhat puzzled look.

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As Zangetsu slowly told everything he knew, Mikami Yu showed a look of surprise.

At this point, he finally understood the power situation in Kurosaki Ichigo's body.

Zangetsu is indeed a fragment of Yhwach's power.

However, there are fundamental differences between him and Yhwach.

Compared to Yhwach himself, who only cares about resurrection and taking revenge on Soul Society with his invisible empire, the purpose of his fragment is very simple.

All he wanted was for Ichigo to be safe.

As long as Ichigo can live, not be bound by others, and be happy forever, he will be satisfied.

Before, he prevented Ichigo from becoming a Shinigami and from becoming stronger. The reason was very simple. He wanted to limit the battles Ichigo participated in to low-level battles in this way.

In this way, even if Ichigo encounters a strong enemy that he cannot deal with, he can temporarily lend Ichigo his power and let him fight back with explosive power.

Once Ichigo, like Yu Mikami, reaches that realm that transcends everything, the help he can bring to Ichigo will be very limited.

When the time comes, whether Ichigo encounters a powerful enemy that he cannot deal with, or is targeted by a higher being, he can only watch.

After telling everything about himself, Zangetsu stared at the man in front of him.

"Mikami Yu, can you guarantee that...when Ichigo faces that final crisis, you can risk your life to protect him?"

Under his gaze, Mikami Yuu grinned.

"Who do you think you are talking to?"

"Sacrifice your life?"

"This word does not appear to me at all."

"Anyone who wants to take action against Soul Society... against everyone around me, I will drown him in the toilet like a frog!"

"Whether it's Yhwach or someone else!"

Looking at the man with his arms folded in front of his chest and exuding a strong aura of confidence, Zangetsu was silent for a few seconds.

Then, he smiled bitterly and shook his head slightly.

"I see."

"In that case, Mikami Yu, let me see how far you can go."

"If one day... you become that existence standing in the sky, remember your words today and take good care of Ichigo."

As he spoke, Zangetsu slowly took a few steps back.

His figure slowly disappeared into the air.

The next second, Mikami Yu's consciousness returned to reality.

As he watched, terrifying spiritual pressure suddenly burst out from Ichigo.

That is...the power to transcend the limits of death and enter a new dimension!

Ichigo was surprised himself.

Aizen, who was fighting against him, was also a little surprised.

The two of them slashed with suddenly stronger strength.

The other one didn't expect that the opponent could suddenly become so strong. In a hurry, he didn't have time to increase his strength and was slashed solidly.

The two of them rolled into a ball in mid-air, like two large firecrackers that were accidentally lit, erupting into a large blazing fire.

Mikami Yu couldn't help but feel happy.

The captains on the ground couldn't be happier.

The spiritual pressure isolation barrier they had supported was instantly filled with cracks under the ravage of this terrifying power, and it looked like it could no longer hold up.

At this moment, the captains were surprised to see that the Arrancars had come under the barrier at some point, raised their hands, and helped inject spiritual pressure into it to maintain the existence of the barrier.

Seeing what the Arrancars were doing, most of the captains (except Team Mikami) had expressions of disbelief.

They support the barrier to protect ordinary Shinigami.

Arrancars don't need to protect ordinary Hollows at all, no Great Hollow would do such a thing.

There can only be one reason why they came to help, that is, they want to help their side and protect those ordinary gods of death!

This incredible sight made several captains almost drop their jaws to the ground.

Under the gaze of everyone, Stark, the representative of Arrancar, sighed:

"Don't look at me like that...I don't want to help you Shinigami either."

"Everything is just Mikami-sama's mission."

After hearing Stark's words, the captains looked at each other.

Among them, the expression of Mako Hirako is particularly wonderful.

However, although he has always been anti-Mikami, he still believes in what these Arrancars say.

He was relieved to see that the Arrancars were willing to help.

With the addition of the Arrancars, the strength of the barrier has increased a lot.

The barrier that was originally full of cracks has become solid again.

However, the terrifying spiritual pressure explosion continued in the sky.

The barrier that had just recovered became shaky again.

At this moment, a big hand suddenly lifted up to support the sinking barrier.

This time, there was no more tug-of-war in the barrier.

In an instant, all the cracks on the barrier disappeared.

The originally irregularly shaped barrier became a perfect hemisphere, covering everyone's heads.

Seeing this sudden figure, Bailegang clicked his tongue.

White haori, long white beard…

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni!

Even though he is old, he still holds up the shelter with one hand and stands on the earth!

Finally, the battle in the sky came to an end.

Ichigo, who gained new power, slashed at Aizen with his sword.

Naturally, Aizen would not be afraid of a junior who had just stepped into the realm of transcendence, so he directly slashed back with his Kyouka Suigetsu.

Just when the two people's powers were about to collide, unleashing a terrifying aftermath that would destroy half of the Seireitei, Mikami Yuu's figure appeared between them.

Under the surprised gazes of Aizen and Ichigo, Mikami Yuu grinned, opened his arms, and held the sword blade on one side with one hand to support the attacks of the two.

Although both of them immediately retracted their power, at least 70% of the power still rushed into Mikami Yuu's body along the blade.

Seeing this scene, Yamamoto looked solemn.

As the strongest person in the transcendent realm among all the people present, he was very aware of how terrifying the sword that Aizen and Kurosaki Ichigo fought was.

No matter how strong a villain he is, if he takes this blow with his bare hands, he will probably suffer.

Under everyone's gaze, light shone brightly, filling the entire field of vision.

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After an unknown amount of time, Ichigo slowly opened his eyes.

What appeared in front of him was an unfamiliar ceiling.

He frowned slightly and tried to sit up, but was pulled by a sharp pain in his body and lay back down again.

"Ah, Mr. Kurosaki, you're awake!"

A voice sounded nearby.

Ichigo turned his head and saw a handsome young man looking at him with surprise.

"Who are you…"

"Uh, sorry, let me introduce myself. My name is Yamada Hanatarō. I am the seventh seat of the Fourth Division. I am responsible for taking care of your health!"