Contemplation of Power

In the Mind Image World.

"How long have we been training now, Ichigo?"

Hearing Fengjin's question, Kurosaki Ichigo halted in the midst of his swift movements and looked up, thinking for a moment. "Almost three months, I think? What is it, Mr. Fengjin?"

Fengjin landed on the terrace of a building below, casually leaning against the wall as he replied, "This training should come to an end. Although your soul has indeed been tempered, the facts have proven that I can't help you obtain the power of Fullbring..."

This did not seem to come as a surprise to Ichigo. He looked calmly at Fengjin...