He lived a normal life in a normal world, where Bleach was just a story, one he loved and defended, flaws and all.
That all ende—I mean, changed the day he died.
Reborn as Ichigo Kurosaki, the iconic protagonist of a fictional universe he once knew by heart, he figured he was in for the usual self-insert ride. A chance to relive a story that shaped his childhood, armed with foreknowledge and main character powers.
Except… something went wrong. He woke up too late.
In this twisted version of canon, Rukia never arrived in time. The Hollow from episode one didn’t just wound him, it devoured his soul.
Now reborn as a monstrous Gillian in the desolate sands of Hueco Mundo, he must claw his way back from the depths. Armed only with broken memories of a story that no longer follows the script and a terrifying new power, he’ll forge a path that’s entirely his own.
The original tale is shattered, but maybe that’s just the way he likes it.
AU. Harem. +18 just to be safe.
Tags and tone may evolve as the story grows.
Disclaimer: This is a fanfiction. All characters, powers, and settings from Bleach belong to their respective creators. This is a work of fiction — any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. I do not own the cover image.