However, after so many years together, Isshin Kurosaki had come to terms with it.
No matter how many hidden hands had been involved in Ichigo's birth behind the scenes.
Ichigo was still his son. That was a fact no one could change.
Isshin Kurosaki sighed.
"Urahara, I told you from the very beginning."
"This child has his own life."
"I won't interfere with the path he takes in the future."
"Now that he has chosen to become a Soul Reaper, Ichigo's future is in your hands."
"Captain Shiba, rest assured. With Ichigo's potential, he may not need long before he completely surpasses us."
"I hope so."
With just a few simple exchanges, the two had decided Ichigo Kurosaki's future path.
Then, Urahara Kisuke and Isshin Kurosaki turned their attention back to the battlefield in the park.
At that moment, under Ikkaku Madarame's pressure, not only Ichigo Kurosaki's fighting awareness and instincts, but even his spiritual pressure, began rising at a shocking rate.
Even Ikkaku Madarame was stunned by that rate of growth.
Soon afterward, Ichigo Kurosaki stirred Ikkaku Madarame's competitive spirit. He held his Zanpakuto in one hand and its sheath in the other, occasionally switching their positions.
His dual-wielding Zanjutsu engulfed Ichigo Kurosaki like a raging storm, carving wound after wound across his body.
Bright red blood streamed from Ichigo Kurosaki's wounds, but it only made him focus even more intently on the battle.
"Ha ha ha ha! Kid, no matter what the future holds, I acknowledge you now."
"You have the right to accept Shino's spiritual power."
After knocking Ichigo Kurosaki back with a slash, Ikkaku Madarame threw back his head and laughed wildly.
He had never expected that a trip to the Human World to deal with his sister's problem would lead him to such a worthy