Chapter 3: Bleach?
[BLEACH]
[Compendium of Bleach unlocked and integrated]
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"Wait what?"
Bleach? I watched that anime a while ago but did not expect it to be here.
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[Beginner's reward – Reiatsu – (Spirit Pressure) as power source]
[Beginner's reward – Shinigami Soulline acquired]
[Beginner's reward – Quincy Soulline acquired]
[Beginner's reward – Hollow Soulline acquired]
[Beginner's reward – Zangetsu as a Zanpakuto]
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"Woah....Zangetsu? The famous zanpakuto of Kurosaki Ichigo? Three soul bloodlines?"
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[Compatibility between Quincy and Shinigami detected.]
[Initiating Fusion..]
[Fusion successful]
[Quincy Zangetsu created]
[Description]
The embodiment of Zangetsu takes the form of a tall, lean figure, exuding a stoic and mature aura. With his pale complexion, defined cheekbones, and rugged appearance, he appears as a middle-aged man. Strands of long, unkempt black hair with subtle brown highlights cascade down his back. His attire comprises a worn, white dress shirt with its collar and cuffs turned up, paired with black pants and sturdy, low-heeled boots. Draped around him is a flowing, jet-black overcoat adorned with hints of deep burgundy, its edges trailing into a frayed and uneven pattern. Completing his enigmatic look are semi-transparent wraparound sunglasses tinted in a warm brown hue. Due to this spirit's appearance, the previous owner, Ichigo, affectionately refers to him as "Old-man Zangetsu," while others have come to know him as the "black-clothed man."
The wise figure recognized by former Ichigo Kurosaki as Zangetsu represents the embodiment of Ichigo's Quincy powers, residing within his inner world. This manifested spirit serves as a guide and source of strength, closely tied to Ichigo's Quincy heritage.
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"Quincy Zangetsu as in Yhwach original form? Well, I can't call him Yhwach. It'll be awkward. I just call him 'Zangetsu ossan' or 'Old man Zangetsu'. Yeah...That'll work."
All of a sudden, the described man Zangetsu emerges from the void in a bright blue light. He opened his eyes and looked around for a moment. Since there was nothing to look at, he stood before looking at the naked young man. He remembers being dissolved into his former owner Zanpakuto to create a true Zanpakuto. To be alive again after thousands of years is indeed a blessing.
"Alive? Young one, are you the one summoned me into this realm?" The old Zangetsu spoke.
The young man looked at him and answered, "yeah" At first, he refused to believe that an anime character like Zangetsu was indeed alive and standing in front of him.
The old man didn't look panicky or cautious but kept eyeing the young man. "Boy..... where am I?"
"Well, you can tell this place is an inner world created by my soul or The System." The young man replied.
"The system?"
"It was the one who brought me to this... place and somehow summoned you."
The old Zangetsu ponders for a moment. Whatever this system is, it summoned him. A Quincy variation of his former owner Zanpakuto. It literally brought him back. How powerful is this system? Then, he turned towards the young man again. If this system is indeed the one who controls his fate, it means he will be able to suppress the true Zangetsu. He'll keep on existing as a separate entity. A separate power. It means this host of his can become a Quincy and a Shinigami without both colliding with each other.
No more suppression. His Quincy powers could grow like his Shinigami powers. The old man smiled as this host was indeed a powerful one, and he can predict that this one's Quincy powers will even surpass the Quincy emperor himself. Yet, so humble to him. If this system of his rebirth him to this young man, he will guide this one to absolute strength as a Quincy. However, he couldn't guide this one as a shinigami since he can now exist as a separate entity. He needs another guide on that one.
"Boy, you have a strong soul and a calm mind. You are indeed unique. If this system of yours gave me another chance in life, I will honor it to guide you."
"Wow, thanks but can I ask you a question?" The young man went serious, and the old man nodded.
"You are not Yhwach, right?" The old man was taken aback as soon as the question was asked. The young man knew about his original looks as well.
"I am not him. I am but a former manifestation of him as your Quincy powers. I only bear a resemblance to him. Do not worry, I am planning to have you surpass Yhwach. With this system, you can surpassed him if you are deligent in your training."
"Well, let's get along well. Zangetsu." He was about to shake the old man's hand before a notification appeared.
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[Compatibility between Hollow and Shinigami detected.]
[Initiating Fusion..]
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"Wait what? That means..."
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[Fusion successful]
[Hollowfied Zangetsu created]
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"Well ....Damn...."
All of a sudden, another figure started to appear within the young man's inner world. When he looked at it, the figure appeared as the young man himself. Cloaked in a white version of a shinigami attire, everything is white on him except his eyes, which are yellow and surrounded by black around the pupils. The funny thing is, the figure looked exactly like the young man. Except, he's fully and literally white and also creepy.
The young man kept his composure as this version of him was the True Zangetsu.
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[Description]
Zangetsu, also known as the Slaying Moon, takes form as the manifested spirit of former Ichigo Kurosaki's Zanpakutō and his inner Hollow. Often referred to as Hollow Ichigo, he is more accurately known as the Hollow within Ichigo or White Ichigo.
The fusion of Ichigo's inherited Hollow, White, from his mother and the Shinigami powers inherited from his father, resulted in the creation of Zangetsu. This unique entity is significant in Ichigo's life, representing the harmonious amalgamation of these distinct powers within him.
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It means this Zangetsu is now born as his Zanpakuto.
"Yo…. You are my new king? You sure didn't looked strong….." the white figure of the young man said to him, surrounded by voices that echo.
"Thanks, Captain Obvious."
"Where am I?" The white version of the young man looked around and even saw the old man, his partner in the previous life, there as well. He gave a creepy grin to the said old man. "Hmph, old man. You're here as well?"
"What a situation we got into."
Suddenly, Zangetsu attempted to test the young man by going violent initially, but only for him to hit a barrier surrounding the latter. The young man was surprised that the system protected him.
"What gives?!?" The young man fell into his bottom.
[Ding... You are not allowed to injure your host.]
"What is this?" The hollowed version of him knocks on the barrier. It was indeed powerful even to him.
"I advised trying to attack him. His soul is indeed powerful to be able to protect him like this. It even has the power to make us into a separate entity. It means I cannot suppress you anymore. We can now guide him into mastering both powers without suppressing anyone."
The hollowed version of him slowly walks before extending his hand. "I am Zangetsu. I don't know how I came to life again but I respected that you have a strong soul. For that, I will carry you and make you my king but if it turns out you are weaker than me…don't blame me for beating the living hell out of you. Don't expect me to easy on you." The figure laughs, claiming his stand.
The young man ponders for a moment. The hollowed version of him was indeed his last line of defence. The one will emerge from the deep to protect him. He wasn't going to mistreat this one. He'll make do the things he has. He grabbed the hollow's arm before slowly getting up. "Well...uuggghhh... nice to meet you too, Zangetsu."
Old man Zangetsu and the original Zangetsu. Two separate entities were given to him by the system. To him, this was the greatest outcome he could get. These two were enough to make him the strongest in whatever world he was going to later.
Old Zangetsu spoke, "Your Soul is quite unique, boy. Whatever it is, this one has a strong will and cannot bow to others easily. I cannot suppress the hollowed Zangetsu in front of you anymore, as if I was made into a separate power. You are indeed has a strong potential… I expect your hollow will consume you, but I am surprised he didn't."
"Heh… as long as the king is not a big bitch about fights…maybe I'll lend him some of my powers.." Hollow Zangetsu said to the young man.
"Don't worry about it…I've been in many fights…getting scared or spouting some bullshit philosophy isn't my style. Also, not the type who spout out a Talk No Jutsu." The young man told both Zangetsu despite not knowing what Talk No Jutsu meant.
"If you solve shit using Talk No Jutsu, I might punch you." Hollowed Zangetsu replied.
"Wait, how do you know what Talk No Jutsu meant?"
"This text pops in front of us. It seems the system explains things to us about you"
"Who the hell solves shit with talking?"
After acknowledging both of them as his Zanpakuto, a notification rang and popped in front of him.
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[Ding..... the system had activated a hidden function due to obtaining Zangetsus and permanently integrated it into the host passive skills.]
[Hidden Function activated
[Instant Mastery]
[Any skill can be instantly learned]
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"Holy fuck….. Instant mastery? That's way too OP, right?.. Any skills instantly learned?" The young man was bursting with excitement. With this, he can definitely master any given skill should he meet the requirement.
He looked at Zangetsu and Old Man Zangetsu. Who knows how many skills they could teach him?
"We have a lot of work to do, guys…I need to power up my soul before descending to the new world.. believe me… I'll start as a weakling, but since I have you guys…" He watched this anime till the end and kind of got a grasp of the mechanics of Zanpakuto.
But…first…