Bleach: Starting with Marrying Retsu Unohana

After hearing Orihime's words, Ichigo finally confirmed Orihime's special status. His pupils contracted slightly as he looked Orihime up and down.

"Kurosaki-san, please don't look at me like that. I'm a little embarrassed."

After feeling Ichigo Kurosaki's burning gaze, Orihime's pretty face turned even redder.

"Um, I'm sorry, Orihime! I made you feel uncomfortable..."

"Actually, I was only able to transform into that form recently. My current identity is not just that of an ordinary high school student, but also that of a trainee Grim Reaper."

Ichigo Kurosaki first apologized to Orihime, then solemnly explained his identity to her. After Ichigo finished speaking, his face flushed slightly. Ichigo himself didn't know how he could be so serious and say such chuunibyou-esque words. At the same time, Ichigo was also a little worried. What should he do if Orihime didn't believe what he said?

"So, Kurosaki-san really is a Grim Reaper?!"

After hearing Ichigo's words, Orihime looked somewhat enlightened.

"Eh? Orihime, do you know about the Grim Reaper?"

Ichigo was slightly taken aback when he saw that Orihime showed no surprise whatsoever.

"Hmm! Actually, I saw something called the Grim Reaper several years ago!"

"It was after that that I was able to see wandering spirits, death gods, and Hollows!"

Orihime smiled at Ichigo and spoke sincerely.

"Orihime, have you ever encountered a Hollow?"

"Hollows are very dangerous, Orihime, you didn't encounter any accidents, did you?"

Ichigo was stunned for a moment, and his brows furrowed immediately. His eyes were filled with worry as he looked at Orihime. Although Ichigo did not take Hollows seriously, he still knew clearly that the Hollows' fighting power far exceeded that of ordinary people. Ordinary people had almost no chance of resisting Hollows.

"Don't let my appearance fool you, I'm incredibly powerful!"

As Orihime spoke, she gently touched the sparkling six-petaled crystal hair clip on her hair. It was a gift from her brother, who had gone to work in Kyoto. Even now, Orihime still remembered everything that happened when she received the gift that day. If it weren't for the kind help of the Grim Reaper, she probably would have lost her brother forever.

"I can protect myself!"

As Orihime finished speaking, she waved her hand forcefully.

"Inoue-kun..."

Upon hearing this, Kurosaki Ichigo's gaze towards Orihime took on a different hue.

Ichigo Kurosaki discovers that everything around him seems to have changed since he obtained the power of a Shinigami. He discovers that in addition to ordinary wandering spirits, there are also evil spirits like Hollows in this world. He also discovers that his classmates are not so ordinary after all. Everything in this world seems to be different from what he imagined.

"you……"

At this moment, Ichigo stared blankly at Inoue, as if he wanted to ask something.

"Kurosaki-san, see you after school~"

Inoue simply smiled slightly after hearing Ichigo's words.

"it is good!"

Ichigo knew that they were still at school and it wasn't the time to talk about these things, so he kept quiet and waited for school to end.

"Ichigo, Orihime..."

However, unbeknownst to Ichigo and Inoue, Tatsuki Arisawa was frowning, seemingly deep in thought about something important.

"Ring ring ring..."

Several hours later, the school bell finally rang.

Kurosaki Ichigo and Inoue Orihime left the school together.

The two remained silent all the way to Inoue Orihime's house.

"Kurosaki-kun, please have a seat."

Orihime's house wasn't big, only about 20 or 30 square meters. The small house had only a narrow passageway, a small toilet, a kitchen, and a room. Inoue first invited Ichigo to sit down in the room and then served him a glass of strawberry milk.

"Thanks……"

Ichigo originally intended to refuse Orihime, but when he saw that Orihime had brought out strawberry milk, he immediately accepted it with a smile.

"Ichigo, don't be scared now~"

Orihime watched as Ichigo took the milk and gave him a heads-up.

"Oh, okay, I'm ready!"

After listening to Orihime's words, Ichigo nodded slightly.

"Come out, Shield Shun Liu!"

After obtaining Ichigo's consent, Orihime gently stroked the crystal hair clip on her head and activated her Fullbring ability.

"Buzz!"

As Orihime activated her power, six different 'spirits' appeared in front of Ichigo.

"Didn't Orihime agree not to summon us in front of outsiders?!"

"Yeah! Yeah! If someone finds out about us, you'll be in danger!"

"Orihime, how could you forget our promise again? You're driving us crazy!"

The six spirits first glanced at Ichigo Kurosaki, then flew around Orihime. As they flew, they reminded Orihime not to display their abilities in front of outsiders.

"I understand, but Kurosaki-kun isn't an outsider~"

Orihime smiled at the elves around her and began to speak.

"Even if you're not an outsider, it won't work! Everyone else is an outsider to us!"

Upon hearing this, the six spirits angrily addressed Orihime.

"I'm sorry! I'm sorry..."

After hearing her spirit's words, Orihime kept apologizing.

"What...what are all these things?!"

In contrast, Ichigo Kurosaki's eyes widened in disbelief.

"Kurosaki-kun, this is my 'Fullbringer' ability, Shield Shunroku~"

After hearing Ichigo's words, Orihime explained with a smile.

"Fullbringer? Orihime, I don't understand a word you're saying!!"

Ichigo paused for a moment, then shook his head repeatedly.

"It's okay, I can explain it to you slowly."

Upon hearing this, Orihime smiled faintly and then began to speak.

"it is good!"

Ichigo frowned, but nodded after hearing Orihime's words.

Meanwhile, high above the house where Orihime was, a man with long, dark green hair stood quietly, staring intently at Ichigo and Orihime, who were chatting idly inside the room, with his narrow, cold eyes.

"As you predicted, Orihime Inoue has already met with Ichigo Kurosaki and confronted him! Ichigo now understands what Fullbring is, and if nothing unexpected happens, Chad will also make contact with him next!"

The man with long green hair was none other than Tsunayoshi Tokina, who had gone to the 'Human World' to find Fullbring users. Several years ago, when Kurosaki Ichigo was nine years old and Yhwach awakened, Tokina, who was still in the 'Human World', suddenly received an order from Araki to go to Karakura Town. As soon as Tokina arrived in Karakura Town, he discovered Inoue Orihime and Chad, two Fullbring users.

Araki instructed Tokina to remain patient and not rush into contact with the two, but to intervene at a crucial moment to help them. While gaining their trust, Tokina also helped them awaken their Fullbring abilities. Thus began Tokina's life of forbearance. He wandered around Karakura Town for three years, and finally, when Inoue Orihime was twelve, he found a suitable opportunity to successfully rescue Orihime's brother, Inoue Hiro. At the moment when Orihime finally understood her brother's feelings, Tokina helped her successfully awaken her Fullbring ability, while also explaining things about Shinigami (Death Gods)...

As for Chad, it was when Chad was being ostracized by thugs again that Toki stepped in to help Chad drive them away and taught him the basics of boxing. Toki also told Chad that violence couldn't solve everything, and if he really wanted to fight, he should go to the boxing ring and swing his fists with all his might in front of the world! Chad awakened at that moment. Looking at his powerful arms, stimulated by Toki's spiritual pressure, he successfully awakened his Fullbring ability.

"Okay, I understand. You can come back now."

Not long after Tsunayoshi Tokina spoke with Araki, Araki's voice rang in Tokina's mind once again.

"I understand~"

Upon hearing this, Shi Tan breathed a slight sigh of relief. His mission was finally over, and he could return to the Soul Society.

"Lord Tokina, what did Captain-Commander Araki say?!"

Just after Shi Tan finished his call with Araki, a woman with an incredibly voluptuous figure, enviable curves, and a dignified and beautiful appearance appeared in front of him and asked softly.

"It's Michihane Aura~"

"Araki-sensei replied. Our mission is over. Now come with me back to Soul Society! We'll be reporting back to the First Division~"

Shi Tan looked at the person who came and answered with a smile.

"Follow your orders~"

The woman named Michiyu Aura nodded slightly after hearing what Shitan said.

"And next, the boy who is being watched by Araki-sensei!"

What will your future hold?!

"It actually makes me a little bit excited~"

"But I think it won't be long before we meet again~"

The moment Shi Tan finished speaking, a portal opened behind him.

Before long, Tokina and Michihayane Aura's figures completely disappeared into the sky above Karakura Town.

Ichigo Kurosaki and Orihime Inoue explored the question of Fullbring users until very late. It was late at night when Ichigo finally said goodbye to Orihime and returned home.

When Ichigo returned home, he found everyone was already asleep. As for Rukia Kuchiki, it seemed she hadn't come back today and had gone out on some errands...

The next day.

When Ichigo woke up in his room, he first opened the door to his closet, but to his dismay, Rukia did not seem to have returned.

"Ugh……"

Ichigo sighed helplessly, brushed his teeth and washed his face, then went downstairs to the restaurant, intending to grab a quick bite before heading to school.

"Hey! Ichigo, did you sleep well last night?!"

As Ichigo entered the dining room and skillfully took his seat, a soft greeting suddenly rang in his ear.

"It's okay~"

Ichigo nodded casually upon hearing the familiar voice.

"Um?!"