Death: Captain Millennium

It is said that after Ichigo experienced the magical hot spring therapy taught to Yoruichi by Urahara Kisuke, it was as if he was cast under a spell. The pain in his body subsided rapidly at an incredible speed, and the whole person seemed to be reborn and soon recovered completely.

During this recovery process, he even managed to admire the beautiful woman bathing in the night. The scene was like a beautiful painting slowly unfolding before his eyes. The graceful figure and tanned skin made this normally pure and innocent virgin blush like a ripe apple, and his shyness was beyond words.

Then Yoruichi took out Urahara Kisuke's new invention, the "Shentai", and asked Ichigo to comprehend Bankai as soon as possible.

After fighting Chojiro, Ichigo's spiritual pressure has reached the third level, and he is qualified to learn Bankai.

"What is this?" Ichigo watched as Yoruichi took out a life-size paper figure from somewhere. He was a little confused and touched it curiously.

"This is a tool that allows you to quickly learn Bankai. It can make your Zanpakutō manifest..." Yoruichi said a lot of things, and Ichigo was confused, but he still grasped the main point, that this thing can make him stronger.

After encountering Kenpachi Zaraki and Chojiro Suzuki repeatedly, Ichigo realized that his strength was not enough, and if he wanted to save Rukia, he had to become stronger.

So under Yoruichi's guidance, he poured his spiritual pressure into the 'Shintoku'. With the infusion of spiritual pressure, the paper man turned into the appearance of Uncle Zangetsu.

"Zangetsu! I want you to give me the power of Bankai!" Ichigo spoke directly, drew out his Zanpakuto and assumed a fighting stance.

Unexpectedly, Zangetsu seemed to have his own rhythm and considerations, and was not as eager to act as Yoruichi had expected. His test of Ichigo was not a simple battle of physical strength, but to make Ichigo deeply understand the true nature of his heart.

"Ichigo, do you truly desire the powerful force of Bankai? If so, then find the true Zangetsu from this mysterious land and defeat me."

Zhan Yue waved his hand slightly, and suddenly, as if under a spell, countless densely packed Zhan Yue appeared on the originally flat ground. They were like a group of loyal guards, standing there quietly.

However, among these many Zangetsu, there is only one that truly possesses soul and power.

The scene at this moment was like the scene in the classic martial arts drama "Feng Yun" where Bu Jingyun was struggling to find a peerless sword.

Every seemingly ordinary peerless sword has the potential to become the legendary peerless sword, and the most crucial thing is whether it can gain the recognition of this sword.

"Come on!" Although Ichigo was a little confused, he shouted without hesitation.

Before he fully understood the reason, he casually pulled out a Zang Yue sword that was stuck in the ground, then swung his arm and, with an inexplicable courage, slashed at Zang Yue fiercely.

However, Zangetsu only gently swung the long sword in his hand. In that instant, the Zangetsu in Ichigo's hand broke like fragile glass, turning into countless fragments that scattered all over the ground.

"It seems that this sword is indeed fake. It doesn't matter, let's keep looking!" Ichigo was not discouraged by this. He squatted down again, pulled out another Zangetsu, and continued to attack Zangetsu.

But the result was still the same as before. The Zangetsu he drew out was still broken by Zangetsu's gentle swing, as if telling him something...

After experiencing the same scene that seemed to be endless and repeated over and over again, Ichigo's head, which was usually as stiff as ice, seemed to be suddenly hit by a mysterious force, as if the long-dormant lamp of wisdom was lit, and he suddenly seemed to have become enlightened.

That sudden enlightenment was like a beacon suddenly lighting up in the darkness, illuminating his path. Or perhaps it was as if he had accidentally activated some mysterious cheat, instantly gaining insight and comprehension beyond his previous capabilities.

"None of these Zangetsu are real Zangetsu! At the same time, all of these Zangetsu are real Zangetsu!"

Ichigo's words resonated like a thunderclap on the battlefield. Yoruichi, who was watching the battle from the sidelines, was completely stunned and lost. Her usually sharp mind was now in chaos.

What's real or fake? What exactly does this mean? Could it be that this kid, in his search for the real Zangetsu, has actually found the Lost Heart?

Meanwhile, Zhan Yue, who was standing opposite him, had a seemingly calm mouth, but now a strange smile slowly appeared on his face.

That smile seemed to contain endless meaning, as if he had already anticipated Ichigo's impending transformation, and as if he knew that Ichigo had begun to slowly understand the crucial truth he wanted to teach him.

"Every one of them is Zangetsu! Is that right, Uncle Zangetsu?"

Ichigo felt an inexplicable excitement well up in his heart as he slowly took the casually drawn Zangetsu in his hand, feeling its unique weight and texture.

The Zangetsu seemed to have a life of its own, trembling slightly in his palm, as if telling something. An unexpected scene occurred. Ichigo did not swing the sword at the Zangetsu in front of him without hesitation as usual. Instead, he took a deep breath and suddenly burst out with spiritual pressure.

Reiatsu instantly surged forth like a surging ocean wave, enveloping everything around him. Following a deep roar, the blade in his hand began to vibrate violently, as if struck by some powerful force.

Gradually, fine cracks appeared on the blade, and then these cracks spread rapidly. Finally, with a "click", the entire blade was shattered and turned into countless fragments scattered on the ground.

In this way, Ichigo Kurosaki clearly heard the silent words that Uncle Zangetsu had always said to him: Tensa Zangetsu!

This is Zangetsu's real name, but unfortunately, the uncle Zangetsu in front of him is actually a fool. He is a young version of Yhwach, the embodiment of the Quincy power in his body.

The real Zangetsu is the Haku whom he has always hated, but Ichigo doesn't care about that. At this stage, he will recognize whoever can give him power as the real Zangetsu.

After learning Bankai, Ichigo gained another skill, which is the Getsuga Tensho, a unique move that can conquer all enemies. This move has been with him from beginning to end, and can be said to have never left his side.

"Swastika! Heavenly Lock Zhanyue."

Ichigo let out a low shout, and the shape of the Zanpakuto in his hand quietly changed, from the original butcher knife to a slender black sword.

The Death Trooper on his body also changed into a black tights, and he looked much more handsome than before.

"Is this this kid's Bankai? Why does it look so small? So short?"

Yoruichi's focus is also strange. Does the Bankai have to become large and long? Is it influenced by Soi Fong?