from which we stand
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“I’ll get straight to the point—what we’re about to discuss is a delicate matter,” Kyōraku says. “Kurotsuchi-taichō has completed development of a procedure to permanently remove inner Hollows. With this procedure, Squad 12 can finally restore those affected by Hollowfication to their original state as pure Shinigami. As per Central 46’s directive, all Visored will be required to undergo this procedure. It’s non-negotiable.”
Ichigo, who became the lieutenant of Squad 13 after his mortal body gave out under the weight of his own power, isn’t having any of Central’s bullshit.
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- Part 1 of from which we stand
- Part 6 of from which we stand [chronological]
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Ichigo has been in the Squad 4 Infirmary for longer than he’d like, trapped in this bed, waiting for his body to heal for days on end. He tells himself he doesn’t mind the wait.
You know, you could get out of here sooner if you just used your Hollow regeneration.
His breath catches, body going tight with tension before his brain even processes what just happened.
A voice in his head. And not just any.
It’s rougher than he remembers, deeper, but there’s no mistaking who it belongs to.
His inner Hollow.
No—
Zangetsu.
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- Part 2 of from which we stand
- Part 2 of from which we stand [chronological]
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leave your shell behind by syesmic for malewivescollector
Fandoms: Bleach (Anime & Manga)
04 Mar 2025
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Zangetsu isn’t there. His presence is gone—ripped away like a door slammed shut in Ichigo’s face. The silence left in its place makes his whole body feel off-balance, like he’s leaning too far forward but never falling.
Zangetsu? His reiatsu reaches inward on instinct.
Nothing.
The sick, twisting feeling in his stomach tightens.
Okay, I get it. You’re pissed. But don’t—don’t just shut me out like this.
Still nothing.
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- Part 3 of from which we stand
- Part 5 of from which we stand [chronological]
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“…and though his time with us was cut short, I know my son wouldn’t want us to mourn him, but remember the good times he shared with us.”
Unagiya Ikumi attends Ichigo’s funeral and unbeknownst to her, so does Ichigo.
(Part of the series but can be read as a standalone).
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- Part 4 of from which we stand
- Part 4 of from which we stand [chronological]
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This is fine. Everything’s fine.
Definitely not having a full-blown sexual awakening in the middle of a spar. About his wielder, of all people.
Except—
Maybe he is.
(Part of the series but can be read as a standalone).
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- Part 5 of from which we stand
- Part 3 of from which we stand [chronological]
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“Well, well. Looks like we’re back in business.”
“So it seems,” the Quincy mutters, tone somber. He gives the Hollow a shallow nod that would escape anyone else’s attention.
“Guess your whole ‘protect him from your mess’ plan didn’t work out, huh?”
The Old Man exhales through his nose. Classic. Irritated but pretending to be above it. “Unfortunate,” he says. “But there is nothing to be done.”
“You sure about that?”
There is a reason why Ichigo got stronger after the whole Ginjo debacle.
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- Part 6 of from which we stand
- Part 1 of from which we stand [chronological]
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Ichigo should’ve known something was up the moment the Squad 1 officer showed up.
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- Part 7 of from which we stand
- Part 8 of from which we stand [chronological]
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When Kyōraku announces Zangetsu as the new Co-Lieutenant of Squad 13, the fellow Captains and Lieutenants are more than skeptical about his decision. So to quell the disagreement, he proposes a compromise.
“Call it a test run.”
“Test run,” Kurosaki repeats, brows furrowing in suspicion.
“Yes. A mission to prove his capabilities as a Lieutenant.”
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- Part 8 of from which we stand
- Part 9 of from which we stand [chronological]
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This is so boring, Ichigo complains to Zangetsu, resisting the urge to groan out loud. He’s in yet another Lieutenant meeting—third one this week—and his brain is long past the ability to take in all of Kyōraku’s new law amendments.
Zangetsu responds with the mental equivalent of a sigh. Fine. I’ll entertain you.
Little did Ichigo know, he would soon come to regret this.
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- Part 9 of from which we stand
- Part 7 of from which we stand [chronological]