The Path of the Great Sovereign 107 Grand interference

Sitting in his Prison Tatsuo had a thought 'Due to my interference Ichigo never had the evolution to his Hollow abilities. Not only that Itachi gave them a deadline of 5 days. Let's take a few steps back, In the Manga an the Anime Ichigo got the power boost due to his raging emotions as well as the hole Ulquiorra put in his chest. The current situation maybe could be more helpful than I once thought! Even from here I can vastly interfere with the tides of the battle let's use some abilities from my past life.'

Tatsuo looked for the Zanpakuto that would fit what he needed, A Zanpakuto that was far stronger than the current Ichigo yet not too much Stronger than his Vasto Lorde form to the point he would still die. Captain's Ichimaru, Kuraku, Ukitake, and Unohana are ruled out because of their power being far to significant.

While Captains Kuchiki, Soi Fon, Hitsugaya, Koratuchi, and Komamura wouldn't give the needed push.

Which leaves his Father's Zanpakuto and Urahara's as Tatsuo doesn't yet know the full capabilities of Kenpachi's Zanpakuto. 'Father vs Son seems a little Cliched so we will use Benihime for this.'

Tatsuo located Benihime's reiatsu then Using the Zettigan he implanted thoughts in her head to Kill Ichigo Shiba.

"Now things should get Far more interesting."

Back in the seireitei the Gotei 13 was moving with a renewed vigor as the members out on missions were quickly located and recalled with utmost swiftness.

The Captains then sent out the Squad members in groups to regain control over the Seireitei and calm the minds of the Nobles as well as wealthy citizens within the capital. While the squad members were doing that the Seated officers were sent out to find and regain control over their Zanpakuto.

We move to Division 5, as 3rd Seat Ichigo Shiba, 3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame, and Lieutenant Renji Abarai were preparing to move out.

"I can feel Zangetsu's reiatsu coming from the execution grounds, after I subdue him we should move on to find your Zanpakuto's."

"Man, the Head Captain's brother, Lord Itachi is too much. This entire scenario is far more bazaar than any of us could have ever imagined yet he brushes all that off to expedite finding the Head Captain!" -Ikkaku

"Well put yourself in his shoes, with the power he has this Rebellion in his eyes is nothing larger than a play, merely theatrics. So his standards are much higher than the Captains' as he thinks the time frame he gave us is more than sufficient. Not only that, if you factor in the fact his younger brother is missing you have to marvel at how calm and clear headed he actually is. If I was in his position I would have probably stormed the Zanpakuto a long time ago, yet he is giving us this opportunity to prove our strength and recapture our Zanpakuto as well. To be honest I think he is handling it all extremely well." - Renji

The three of them continued to exchange words as they made their way to the Execution grounds high on the mountain adjacent to the Gotei 13's Divisions. Upon reaching the and passing through the trees at the top of the mountain they came across a large clearing.

What greeted them was a lone Zangetsu standing on the hilt of his blade as it's tip was embedded into the ground below making him appear like a final boss.

"Ichigo, let us see which of us is Stronger!"

Zangetsu hopped off the hilt of his sword as he then grabbed the hilt and assumed a battle stance, his reiatsu was released as a White aura covered the entire mountain.

"I will accept your Challenge!You two don't interfere!"

"It's not our style to intrude on the battles of others anyway." -Renji

Ichigo stepped forward and pulled the empty Zangetsu from his back then rushed Zangetsu, breaking out into a battle of swordsmanship.

No longer was Ichigo the inexperienced youth that could only swing his Zanpakuto wildly with unkempt, unpolished, and sloppy skills. Under the tutelage of both the Head Captain and his Father Ichigo's skill set was broadened as his swordsmanship became extremely refined. Instead of looking like a child wildly swinging around a toy his swordsmanship was like a work of art.

As the two clashed you could see the results of his training, Ichigo's footwork, breathing, one handed style, and two handed style was vividly displayed as he switched his large blade from hand to hand or sometimes using both hands during the clash.

The sounds of swords clashing was all that could be heard throughout the entire plato, the two moved incredible fast leaving behind a series of afterimages that were momentarily displaying the two.

Yet Zangetsu was no slouch either, his movements were that of a true master. Moving swiftly utilizing his sword with grace he was similar to a "Refined gentleman" of the battle. At some point after exchanging more than 300 blows they both realized this wouldn't go anywhere if they continued battling in such a way.

They broke apart creating distance between then as Zangetsu raised his blade to point it at Ichigo.

"Bankai"

Like a pipe under too much pressure a massive wave of reaistu was released along with Zangetsu using Bankai. In the Division 4 Barracks the Captain's all felt this reiatsu as they looked up from the work they were handling to glance out the window in the direction of the execution grounds.

"Getsuga Tensho."

The expressionless deep voice of Zangetsu rang out as he swung the Black Blade of his Bankai down creating a large arc of concentrated spirit energy that was black in color. This Arc approached Ichigo quickly as he raised his blade to defend, when the arc came into contact with his sword the power behind it forced him back creating long drag marks in the ground as he refused to retreat.

Mustering his own reiatsu he forced the arc upward hurling it into the air creating a moment to put on his Hollow mask.

Once Ichigo had on his hollow mask he collected energy into his Zanpakuto, preparing to fire a Cero. Zangetsu saw this and also started to collect his power into his blade as well.

"It seems we will use this strike to decide once and for all who is stronger, Prepare yourself Ichigo!"

"Getsuga Tensho!"

"CERO!"

The Black arc and the Red Arc Clash causing a bright mass of light to emerge from the point of collision momentarily blinding Renji and Ikkaku.

None present knew the danger which was approaching.

Chapter end