When the Shinigami, humans, and Arrancar were celebrating... just as the Quincy roared in protest! This Three Realms Projection seemed to be playing a cruel joke on them...
After a brief black screen, a new scene soon emerged. A fierce face with thick facial hair and murderous eyes appeared once again. Yhwach slowly opened his eyes and gazed at the rising sun outside the palace.
[He muttered to himself with slight unease.]
["Oh, is it morning? It seems that was quite a vivid dream... It was as startling as a nightmare!!"]
It turned out the previous scene hadn't been real at all!
After witnessing this revelation, the audience erupted in uproar once again.
[Omaeda Marechiyo]: Oh my god! It turns out the previous footage was all fake? Damn this Three Realms Projection - it really toyed with our emotions!
[Kuchiki Rukia]: My joy was completely wasted. Could it be that Ichigo and Orihime still won't arrive in time?
[Jugram Haschwalth]: As I expected - such an illogical occurrence, how could it possibly happen?
[Ulquiorra Cifer]: But... is this scene simply a meaningless dream?
[Hitsugaya Toshiro]: I think this is a good omen for us Shinigami! Yhwach's nightmare will definitely become reality!
[Lille Barro]: I believe it's just to give you false hope, then crush it completely so you can experience true despair!
[Baraggan Louisenbairn]: Is it merely the Three Realms Projection's twisted sense of humor?
Kurosaki Ichigo's supporters had plummeted from the peak of hope to the depths of despair. The disappointment was beyond description! There were even furious individuals who wanted to destroy the Three Realms Projection!
How dare you toy with us?! Do you enjoy watching our emotional rollercoaster?
Inside the Wandenreich, the Quincy also stirred up quite a commotion. The Quincy laughed with relief.
"Hahaha! It was a false alarm. We almost believed Kurosaki Ichigo had succeeded!"
"Damn it! I almost failed to protect His Majesty! Kurosaki Ichigo nearly succeeded!"
"Haschwalth, don't blame yourself - although it was a very unpleasant dream, it caused no harm."
"I believe His Majesty will show them something more terrifying than nightmares."
In the minds of all factions, they simply assumed this was just a minor episode.
However! Long-term strategists like Aizen and Urahara Kisuke fell into deep contemplation.
Would the Three Realms Projection display meaningless footage? It shouldn't be the case. There must be important information within that requires further exploration, just like the previous information about Kurosaki Ichigo - it should also hold significance!
Urahara Kisuke, Aizen, and others temporarily filed this nightmare away, wondering if it might prove useful in the future.
Soon, the scene began switching to Kurosaki Ichigo's location!
[Kurosaki Ichigo and Inoue Orihime finally successfully arrived at the palace where Yhwach resided. It had indeed been merely Yhwach's dream previously.]
[After Kurosaki Ichigo sensed the specific location of Yhwach's spiritual pressure, he glanced at the daylight outside the window.]
[What a pity. I didn't arrive before night's end, so the next enemy I'll face will still be Yhwach in his prime condition.]
[Kurosaki Ichigo shook his head, telling himself to eliminate distracting thoughts as quickly as possible and prepare for the upcoming battle.]
[Before breaking into Yhwach's throne room, Kurosaki Ichigo spoke solemnly to Inoue Orihime.]
["Even though it's two against one, there's no time for courtesies now, Inoue! I'm entrusting my defense to you."]
[Inoue Orihime looked at Kurosaki Ichigo with joy, her eyes sparkling with tears. She nodded firmly!]
[She would only feel sincere happiness being able to fight for her beloved Kurosaki Ichigo. She finally didn't have to hold Kurosaki Ichigo back. She must do everything possible to protect him! She couldn't let Kurosaki Ichigo get injured because of her again! This was something Inoue Orihime had dreamed of for so long! Like Kurosaki Ichigo, she could also exert her strength for her friends!]
[Following this, Kurosaki Ichigo and Inoue Orihime held hands like a perfect couple, walking together up the sacred and pristine stairs.]
[Kurosaki Ichigo wore the new Royal Key Shihakusho created by Royal Guard, while Inoue Orihime also wore a beautiful dress carefully crafted by Urahara Kisuke.]
[Additionally, this magnificent hall resembled a ceremonial chamber, with the holy light unique to Wandenreich architecture... one couldn't help but harbor such an illusion.]
[Inoue Orihime and Kurosaki Ichigo appeared to be a couple about to enter the matrimonial hall! And Yhwach, designated as Kurosaki Ichigo's father, seemed like the holy officiant who would witness their wedding... while the audience before the Three Realms Projection were also important witnesses to their matrimonial process...]
[If one accepted such a premise, there truly wasn't much incongruity! This handful of romantic sweetness served as a heartwarming appetizer before this tragic battle...]
With these thoughts, everyone worried about and anticipated the next battle. Such a loving pair absolutely couldn't be separated by evil Quincy like Yhwach! Yhwach's survival was unjust!
In Hueco Mundo, Aizen was deeply moved witnessing Inoue Orihime and Kurosaki Ichigo fighting side by side.
"Does this Yhwach truly share the same perspective as me?"
"We both recognized Inoue Orihime's importance, so we worked hard to pair her with Kurosaki Ichigo and make her our daughter-in-law..."
"Otherwise, how did this seemingly weak woman, Inoue Orihime, who lacks offensive power, reach this point?"
Ulquiorra also gazed at the screen with complex emotions.
"Yes, just like when Inoue Orihime encountered Kurosaki Ichigo in Las Noches..."
"This scene resembles a historical cycle..."
"If nothing unexpected occurs, Inoue Orihime will also play an extremely crucial role in this battle!"
Observing the warm scene between them, Ichimaru Gin's heart also rippled with emotion. He felt deeply moved and sent his sincere blessings to Kurosaki Ichigo and Inoue Orihime from the bottom of his heart!
I hope they can fight side by side and return alive! This isn't merely sincere blessing for the lovers, but the entire world's expectation to defeat the evil overlord!
Simultaneously, everyone in the chat group was discussing:
[Gerard Valkyrie]: Are you really going to appear before His Majesty? Well, this is your final moment!
[Lille Barro]: As long as His Majesty doesn't spare you, you'll definitely die! This woman dares to appear - she's truly ignorant!
[Yhwach]: I'm genuinely anticipating this, my son of darkness! Come, let me witness your full power! Now there are finally no other enemies to obstruct you.
[Kurosaki Ichigo]: I... have I finally reached this moment? I'll never show mercy!
[Aizen Sosuke]: There are so many words in my heart, I don't know what to say. Do your best, Kurosaki Ichigo! My most perfect creation! No... my most outstanding son!!
[Kuchiki Rukia]: It's unfortunate I can't fight alongside Ichigo... But I believe all of us Shinigami and all our friends will cheer for you, Ichigo!!
All factions began frantically rallying before the war, cheering for their respective sides!
[Then, in the scene, Inoue Orihime and Kurosaki Ichigo finally confronted Yhwach face to face. This wasn't the previous dream!]
[Seeing Kurosaki Ichigo entering the hall, Yhwach merely raised his head and spoke majestically.]
["We finally meet! I've been waiting impatiently."]
[Following this...]
[BZZZZZZT!!!]
[Although Kurosaki Ichigo hadn't drawn his sword yet, his spiritual pressure was already visible to the naked eye, forming an airtight and solid barrier around him.]
[Yhwach was very satisfied with this!]
["You've grown stronger, Ichigo..."]
["No, rather, this is the power that originally belonged to you!!"]
["Come! I'm anticipating your performance."]
["Do you want to attack from the left or the right?"]
[Kurosaki Ichigo had mixed feelings facing Yhwach, who regarded himself as his father.]
["Can't you see the future? You should know which direction I'll attack from, right?"]
[However, Yhwach just wanted to be arrogant and playful! He looked at Kurosaki Ichigo with a mocking expression.]
["I will not use my omniscience and omnipotence. I will enjoy this long-awaited father-son conversation!!!"]
[Kurosaki Ichigo: "..."]
[Inoue Orihime: "..."]
[Although Kurosaki Ichigo remained somewhat displeased, he had already calmly refuted Yhwach.]
["My father is not you!!"]
[Yhwach sneered.]
["Are you referring to Kurosaki Isshin? He's merely a temporary father. You should have learned about the source of your own power, correct?"]
[Kurosaki Ichigo spoke firmly.]
["I did learn about it. But... so what? You're not my father - you're the one who killed my mother."]
[At this moment, Kurosaki Ichigo no longer hesitated and drew his sword.]
[CLANG!!!]
[The resounding sound of the sword being drawn echoed throughout the hall, reverberating around the pillars and clouds! Dragon roars sounded! The charge horn for the final battle rang out!]
Witnessing this, the audience desperately complained:
[Hitsugaya Toshiro]: My goodness, even at this point, this bastard Yhwach... is still obsessed with his paternal identity!
[Shiba Isshin]: What do you mean by "temporary father"? Spreading rumors? Making personal attacks?
[Urahara Kisuke]: How many fathers does this kid Ichigo have...
[Aizen Sosuke]: That's right, Kurosaki Ichigo - you also know Yhwach isn't your father, but you still remember me, correct?
[Ichimaru Gin]: Hehe, if he wants to steal Captain Aizen's son, Yhwach is finished!
[Shiba Isshin]: Hey, Aizen, can you stop being so narcissistic? Do you treat me like air?
[Kuchiki Rukia]: Ahem... Aizen at least just acts as a father figure, but Yhwach has to mention being a father in every sentence.
[Soi Fon]: But his operation is exactly like Aizen's - he continues to underestimate his opponent like crazy, not even using his own abilities.
For a while, everyone began complaining in the chat group. They constantly felt the scene before them resembled the previous battle between Kurosaki Ichigo and Aizen.
Was history going to repeat itself again?
[Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni]: Yhwach must have used his strongest omniscient and omnipotent state to defeat Hyosube Ichibei and his team, right? He thinks Kurosaki Ichigo is inferior to Royal Guard?
[Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez]: Does he want to watch his enemy... his own son grow stronger again?
[Yhwach]: Hmph! It's finally our turn to fight. I'm genuinely anticipating this encounter. I hope you, my son of darkness, won't disappoint me!
[Tier Harribel]: Hey, why do you seem to have stolen our Lord Aizen's line?
[Tosen Kaname]: Kurosaki Ichigo is now extraordinary. He definitely has a chance to defeat Yhwach!
[Gerard Valkyrie]: Our Majesty has already absorbed the Soul King's power. How could Kurosaki Ichigo possibly have a chance to defeat him?
Everyone was eagerly anticipating this! This long-awaited ultimate battle could finally begin! Who would emerge victorious in the battle between Kurosaki Ichigo and the King of the Quincy?
The Quincy were filled with confidence, while humans, Shinigami, and Arrancar harbored varying degrees of unease. After all, they all knew how powerful Yhwach was!
[In the projection, seeing Kurosaki Ichigo so enraged, Yhwach simply said lightly.]
["Are you still talking about your mother? Ichigo, you're such a mama's boy!"]
["What's so tragic?"]
["She existed to give birth to you and to serve as my nourishment - why should you be dissatisfied with this?"]
[He seemed to be describing something very ordinary, but behind it lay indescribable darkness and bloodshed!]
After hearing this, the audience was furious.
[Shiba Isshin]: Hmph! Yhwach, you're indeed a complete bastard! So cruel! I really want the chance to kill you together with Ichigo to avenge Masaki!
[Gerard Valkyrie]: Hmph! Come if you can! I'm afraid you don't even have the qualifications to spectate!
[Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni]: He's indeed a ruthless individual. He's completely torn off the facade. Kurosaki Ichigo, don't hesitate - use your anger to burn him completely!
[Aizen Sosuke]: Yes, the way he treated your mother is completely different from how I treated you! Know who your real father is, Kurosaki Ichigo!
[Ishida Uryu]: Damn... Doesn't that mean he holds similar views about my mother?
[Kurosaki Ichigo]: You're finished! I must destroy you completely!