The bombardment of overwhelming information had sent Kurosaki Ichigo into a state of complete mental chaos. He could only close his eyes tightly, cover his ears, and desperately try to think through everything he had learned about his life and origins.
I need to figure out the true source of my power and decide where I go from here, he thought, his mind spinning with confusion.
Shiba Isshin, Yhwach, Aizen, and all the other figures connected to Ichigo's complex heritage understood that the young man was experiencing an intense internal struggle. It would likely take considerable time for him to process everything and reach any kind of resolution.
Two different races would have been complicated enough, but now there were three distinct powers within him! Some might even argue it was four separate racial influences! Anyone would be overwhelmed by such a revelation.
In many ways, Kurosaki Ichigo represented a completely unique existence in this world - something that had never occurred before.
For Ichigo's sake, these various father figures in his life would have to let him work through his confusion at his own pace. Each of them secretly hoped that Ichigo would ultimately make a choice that would benefit their respective factions. They all wanted him to awaken and embrace the power that aligned with their own interests.
Meanwhile, the audience had gained a much clearer understanding of Ichigo's complicated lineage and the various powers coursing through his body. They now knew the origin of one of Aizen's most important experiments - the artificial Hollow known as White.
[Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni]: So that's the White Hollow that Aizen created back then! Such a troublesome creature to deal with!
[Unohana Retsu]: The opposition between black and white... this White's name is truly ironic! It's like an angel and devil coexisting in a single being.
[Ulquiorra Cifer]: Yes! Just like you Shinigami, filled with contradictions - wearing black Shinigami uniforms under white captain haori. You're quite aware of your own irony, aren't you?
[Soi-Fon]: Heh, you Quincy and Arrancars are the ones endangering all the worlds, yet you also wear white clothing? Now that's what I call ironic!
[Gerard Valkyrie]: Hmph, only those with deeply sinful hearts would slander others as villains!
For several minutes, both sides desperately accused each other, each claiming the other represented true evil while they fought for justice.
The projection continued to play, showing the intense battle's progression.
[Shiba Isshin, unable to access his Bankai due to Aizen's surprise attack, found himself in an increasingly difficult fight. During one particularly fierce exchange, White's assault sent Shiba Isshin flying through the air, his body crashing into the ground with tremendous force.
As White pursued him relentlessly, Shiba Isshin didn't panic despite his disadvantageous position. Instead, he quickly smeared blood from his injured mouth across his lips and then spat out a concentrated fireball!
Engulfed in the blazing flames, Shiba Isshin called out his technique.
"Hado #31, Shakkaho!"
WHOOSH!
The fiery projectile struck true, and Shiba Isshin followed up immediately with a flame-enhanced sword slash that severed White's left arm, sending the appendage tumbling to the ground.
However, even with the loss of an entire limb, White continued his relentless assault without any apparent decrease in fighting ability! The artificial Hollow seemed determined to seriously injure or kill Shiba Isshin.
After their prolonged battle, Shiba Isshin had nearly exhausted his spiritual pressure reserves. He could only watch helplessly as White pinned him to the ground and began charging a point-blank Cero directly above his prone form.
The crimson energy began to swirl ominously as White prepared to unleash his devastating attack.
Swish, swish, swish!
Shiba Isshin was in mortal danger!]
Seeing this sequence of events, several audience members suddenly experienced a strong sense of déjà vu.
[Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez]: Wait, this fighting pattern seems really familiar. Isn't the process of having an arm cut off similar to what happened when Ulquiorra lost his arm?
[Tier Harribel]: Yes! And this move where he pins his opponent to the ground for a close-range Cero attack - that's exactly what White used against Ulquiorra later!
[Nnoitra Gilga]: Damn, it seems these battle patterns must be deeply engraved in his memory core, so he'll never be able to forget them in any future incarnation!
[Soi-Fon]: It's really tragic, like watching history repeat itself in an endless cycle.
[As everyone reflected on these disturbing parallels, Kurosaki Masaki finally arrived at the battlefield. She appeared heroic and determined, drawing back her spiritual bow with practiced precision. Just as White was about to unleash his point-blank Cero, she released a sacred arrow!
The brilliant blue spiritual bow and arrow cut through the void of the dark night at lightning speed! It was like thunder descending from heaven itself - the first light of dawn breaking through the darkness!
The arrow's radiance was absolutely dazzling, illuminating the entire rain-soaked battlefield!
BOOM!
This perfectly timed attack sent White flying backward dozens of meters, creating the opening Shiba Isshin desperately needed!
Shiba Isshin was saved!]
The audience erupted with excitement at this dramatic rescue.
[Hitsugaya Toshiro]: Ah, so the captain's future wife has come to save him!
[Ichimaru Gin]: What a delightful drama of a heroine saving the handsome hero!
[Ichigo Kurosaki]: That's my mother! I had no idea she wasn't just a Quincy, but such an incredibly powerful one!
[Aizen Sosuke]: Indeed, without such excellent bloodlines converging, you wouldn't possess such remarkable strength, Kurosaki Ichigo. I am quite proud to be the matchmaker who brought this couple together!
[Shiba Isshin]: Aizen! Nobody would think you're mute if you just kept your mouth shut!
[Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni]: I never expected to see a Quincy offering assistance when a Shinigami was in mortal danger. It seems our past actions toward the Quincy people were indeed inappropriate and shortsighted.
[Kurotsuchi Mayuri]: Yes, quite regrettable indeed.
[Byakuya Kuchiki]: Such a noble hero deserves the deepest respect from all Shinigami!
Everyone was full of praise for Kurosaki Masaki at this pivotal moment. Whether considering her relationships with Shiba Isshin and Kurosaki Ichigo, or simply her heroic actions, she had definitely earned the respect and admiration of the Shinigami community.
[Gerard Valkyrie]: Oh! I can hardly believe you Shinigami would actually reflect on your past treatment of us Quincy!
[Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni]: Don't read too much into it! We're targeting the Quincy who wanted to completely destroy Hollows and disrupt the balance of souls, not honorable defenders like her. You vicious invaders are still our enemies!
[In the projection, Tosen Kaname observed the unexpected arrival of Kurosaki Masaki and asked Aizen if he wanted to intervene.
Rather than stopping Kurosaki Masaki, Aizen showed unprecedented excitement on his usually composed face. His eyes gleamed with scientific curiosity and anticipation.
Excellent! Let Kurosaki Masaki continue to remain here, he thought with growing enthusiasm.
Aizen seemed to instinctively guess that the upcoming scenes would prove absolutely fascinating for his research.]
The chat was filled with commentary at this revelation.
It's confirmed! Aizen is totally shipping Ichigo's parents!
It's no exaggeration to say that Aizen's expression shows genuine happiness right now!
It's incredibly rare to see Aizen display such open emotion.
A living Quincy appearing at this exact moment... Ichigo really is a child of destiny.
[On screen, White noticed the sudden appearance of Kurosaki Masaki and immediately shifted his target, launching himself toward her with murderous intent!
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Although Kurosaki Masaki fired multiple spiritual arrows in rapid succession, she still couldn't hit the incredibly agile White as he weaved through her attacks with supernatural speed.
Feeling frustrated by her inability to land a decisive blow, Kurosaki Masaki came up with a desperate strategy. She deliberately extended her left hand toward White, as if beckoning him to approach her position.
Come to me quickly, she seemed to be saying through her gesture.
This action shocked the audience, many of whom thought Kurosaki Masaki had lost her mind.
White took the bait exactly as she had hoped, rushing forward and clamping his powerful jaws around her outstretched arm.
However, Kurosaki Masaki had activated her Blut Vene defensive technique just in time, so the bite caused no actual injury despite White's tremendous bite force.
I admit this strategy involves a significant gamble, she thought grimly, but it's our only chance.
At point-blank range, she fired a concentrated spiritual arrow directly into White's head with devastating precision.
BANG!
She successfully achieved a headshot that seriously wounded the artificial Hollow!
Both Shiba Isshin and Aizen were absolutely shocked by this display of tactical brilliance and courage. Neither had expected such a seemingly delicate young woman to actually inflict significant damage on the tremendously powerful White!
Before either could fully process what had just occurred, White implemented his own desperate final gambit with the same unwavering determination!
After taking the devastating headshot, the matter within White's Hollow hole began expanding rapidly and violently - he was preparing to self-destruct!
Sensing the chaotic spiritual pressure building to explosive levels, Shiba Isshin cried out in alarm and rushed forward, abandoning the incantation for his binding spell.
"Bakudo #81, Danku!"
BOOM!
His defensive barrier blocked the massive explosion at close range, successfully protecting Kurosaki Masaki from certain death!]
The audience was amazed by this incredible sequence of events.
Classic archer engaging in close combat!
Sacred Destruction Arrow plus defensive equipment - ranged fighter turned tank!
White: Finally got rid of blue-haired daddy!
White: I admit I gambled, and looking at the plot developments, I won my bet.
If I can't beat you, I'll become your son instead.
Hmph, if I can't defeat you, I'll go somewhere else to teach your son a lesson.
Aizen was ecstatic: Another experiment to observe!
Matchmaker Aizen has entered the scene!
Seeing this dramatic rescue, the entire audience erupted in amazement.
[Ichigo Kurosaki]: Ah, so this is how my father and mother first met!
[Shiba Isshin]: Haha, your father was quite the hero back then, wasn't he? After all, your mother is so beautiful - of course I rushed over without any hesitation!
[Gerard Valkyrie]: Kurosaki Masaki truly demonstrated both skill and courage! Her strategy for defeating White was absolutely ingenious.
[Lille Barro]: She's indeed an excellent pure-blooded Quincy. Unfortunately...
[Ichigo Kurosaki]: If that's the case, then the powerful Quincy abilities within my body come from my mother? But then why is there a Yhwach-like presence inside me too?
[Byakuya Kuchiki]: Didn't White explode right there? Could it be that he somehow managed to infiltrate Kurosaki Masaki's body during that blast and then was passed down to Kurosaki Ichigo?
[In the projection, Shiba Isshin and Kurosaki Masaki engaged in heartfelt conversation, with both acknowledging that the other had saved their life. In the end, they smiled warmly and agreed to call it even.
Afterward, Shiba Isshin asked about Kurosaki Masaki's background and origins.
Kurosaki Masaki hesitated for a moment, clearly uncertain whether she should reveal the truth. Finally, she decided to be honest.
"My name is Kurosaki Masaki, and I am a Quincy," she stated clearly.
Upon hearing this revelation, Shiba Isshin was momentarily stunned. However, he showed no hatred or prejudice toward her Quincy heritage. Instead, he burst into hearty laughter.
"Ah, so you're actually a Quincy! I never imagined I'd get to meet a real living Quincy! What incredible luck!"
Seeing that Shiba Isshin held no disdain whatsoever for her Quincy bloodline, Kurosaki Masaki was equally stunned by his accepting attitude.
Then she immediately broke into a brilliant, radiant smile that seemed to light up the entire night.
The two of them were like twin suns, illuminating each other with their warmth and kindness. Their mutual radiance was absolutely dazzling!
Kurosaki Masaki found herself thinking, Is this what Shinigami are really like? Are other Shinigami similar to him? If so, that would be wonderful! Ryuken and his family would definitely be willing to accept such honorable Shinigami!]
The chat erupted with commentary on this touching scene.
Sorry, other Shinigami aren't nearly as open-minded as him.
"First time seeing a living Quincy" - what a joke from hell!
All he'd seen before were Mayuri's specimens, right?
Yhwach says he's very annoyed by this development.
If both parties weren't so attractive, this plot couldn't possibly work.
Isshin really struck gold - a beautiful wife and an amazing son with countless powerful godfathers!
Congratulations to matchmaker Aizen for successfully helping these two hold hands.
Aizen says he loves shipping couples more than anything.
First they were emotionally honest with each other, then they were physically honest with each other...
Haha, the Tenth Division is full of romantic souls!
Gin and Rangiku would definitely approve!
Ryuken: I should be under the car, not witnessing this.
Ryuken: The sky is blue, and there are paper cranes outside the window.
[Seeing that the immediate crisis had passed, Ishida Ryuken departed quietly with his attendant Kanae Katagiri. He felt a heavy weight settling over his heart.
If Kurosaki Masaki is safe, then there's no need to worry about the others, he reasoned.
In truth, he had arrived at the battlefield much earlier and had been prepared to intervene if Masaki and the others faced mortal danger. However, his assistance had proven unnecessary.
Meanwhile, back in their hidden observation post, Tosen Kaname and the others continued their careful analysis of the night's events.
"This White specimen is no longer merely in the incubation stage," Tosen observed with obvious frustration. "He had already reached the final developmental phase, but unfortunately, a Quincy suddenly interfered with our experiment."
Tosen Kaname was clearly upset by this unexpected complication.
However, Aizen appeared thoroughly pleased with these developments.
"No, although the outcome deviated from our original objective, it has also exceeded our wildest expectations," Aizen explained with barely contained excitement.
"A powerful Hollow created from Shinigami souls has actually chosen to merge with its supposed mortal enemy - a Quincy! Don't you want to discover what fascinating results this unprecedented combination will produce?"
Aizen displayed another rare genuine smile on his usually composed face. As a fellow scientific research enthusiast, he was genuinely anticipating what kind of extraordinary being might emerge from this unique fusion.]
This scene finally helped countless viewers understand many secrets from the past.
[Gerard Valkyrie]: Good grief, Aizen really is insidious! I never expected that he wouldn't be satisfied with just conducting Hollowfication experiments on Shinigami - now he's targeting our Quincy as well!
[Jugram Haschwalth]: However, Kurosaki Masaki's arrival was purely accidental. It can only be described as fate that produced such a rare individual as Kurosaki Ichigo!
[Hitsugaya Toshiro]: Very interesting! So this is the love story between the captain and his wife? It's genuinely romantic!
[Matsumoto Rangiku]: Haha, the captain really is a warm-hearted man!
[Ulquiorra Cifer]: Is this a love story between a Shinigami and a Quincy? As expected, this unprecedented romance created an equally unprecedented being - Kurosaki Ichigo!
[Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni]: In the past, I would have definitely held Shiba Isshin accountable for this relationship. But now I won't be so rigid in my thinking. I hope that Kurosaki Ichigo's birth will bring true hope to the future of Soul Society!
[Rukia Kuchiki]: Yes, Ichigo has inherited both his father's and mother's personalities. They both shine like the sun on everyone around them.
[Ukitake Jushiro]: I finally believe that Kurosaki Ichigo's father really is Shiba Isshin. Their personalities are remarkably similar, haha!
[Shiba Isshin]: Captain Ukitake, he's my son, of course we're similar! Though he seems to be slightly less handsome than me - that much is true.
[Ichigo Kurosaki]: I'm not nearly as conceited as you are!
At this moment, Kurosaki Ichigo was finally beginning to appreciate the full scope of his complex history. However, there were still many aspects he couldn't fully comprehend, so he would need to continue watching to understand everything.
[Aizen Sosuke]: Please don't forget about my contributions either! Kurosaki Ichigo's very existence is inseparable from my careful planning!
[Shiba Isshin]: You bastard, stop inserting yourself into our family story! But from this perspective, I suppose I can't completely refute your claim. Fine, I won't curse you quite so harshly! At least you're slightly better than that bastard Yhwach.
Shiba Isshin found it genuinely difficult to hate this self-appointed matchmaker from the bottom of his heart, despite everything else Aizen had done.