**Bleach: Nejibana's Legacy**

Creating a plausible script for Ichigo Kurosaki to somehow take and make use of Kaien Shiba's Zanpakuto, Nejibana, in the "Bleach" universe would require careful consideration of the canon lore. In "Bleach," Zanpakuto are fundamentally tied to the soul of their Shinigami wielder. They're deeply personal and unique, making them almost impossible to be wielded by another Shinigami under normal circumstances. However, let's imagine a hypothetical scenario where this might be plausible. **Title: Bleach: The Bond of Souls** **Scene: Hueco Mundo – In the middle of the battle between Rukia and Aerronio (disguised as Kaien Shiba)** **Fade In:** **Hueco Mundo – Night** *Rukia stands in a defensive stance, panting heavily, as Aerronio, in the form of Kaien Shiba, laughs menacingly. Ichigo, sensing Rukia's distress from afar during his own battle, speeds toward her location. As he arrives, he witnesses Rukia struggling against her inner turmoil and the Hollow's relentless attacks.* **Ichigo:** (Grim and determined) Hang on, Rukia! *Ichigo flash-steps in, blocking an attack aimed at Rukia. Aerronio momentarily recoils, surprised by Ichigo's sudden appearance.* **Aerronio/Kaien:** (Smirking) Ah, Ichigo Kurosaki. What a pleasant surprise. **Rukia:** (Trying to recover) Ichigo... be careful. He... he has Kaien-dono's Zanpakuto, Nejibana. **Ichigo:** (Locks eyes with Rukia) Got it. I'll handle this. *Ichigo focuses his reiatsu, adjusting his stance. As he fights Aerronio, he notices something strange about Nejibana. The Zanpakuto itself seems to be resonating, almost drawn to Ichigo's spirit energy.* **Ichigo:** (Thinking to himself) Something's off. It's like Nejibana’s crying out... *Aerronio swings Nejibana at Ichigo. Ichigo blocks with Zangetsu, but the shockwave of the clash sends both fighters skidding back.* **Ichigo:** (To Aerronio) You're not Kaien, and you disrespect his memory by using his Zanpakuto like this! **Aerronio/Kaien:** (Scoffing) Fool. Zanpakuto are tools meant to conquer. It matters not who wields them. *Ichigo concentrates, feeling the spiritual energy resonating through Nejibana. He closes his eyes, channeling his inner strength and focusing on his bond with both Rukia and his own Zanpakuto.* **Ichigo:** (Voice determined, almost meditative) Nejibana... if you truly belong to Kaien Shiba, and if you recognize me as his ally, lend me your strength to defeat this impostor! *A sudden surge of spiritual energy erupts from Ichigo and Nejibana. The Hollow inside Aerronio is momentarily staggered as Nejibana's spirit recognizes Ichigo's plea. In a flash, Nejibana breaks free from Aerronio's grasp and is drawn to Ichigo’s hand.* **Aerronio/Kaien:** (Stunned) What?! This can't be! **Ichigo:** (Holding Nejibana and Zangetsu, with reiatsu flaring violently) This ends now! *With Nejibana in his left hand and Zangetsu in his right, Ichigo combines their powers, channeling a devastating attack. The combined force of the two Zanpakuto cuts through Aerronio, dispersing the façade and destroying the Hollow inside.* **Aerronio:** (Screaming as he vanishes) This can't be...! *Silence falls over the battlefield. Ichigo stands breathing heavily, still holding both swords. He then feels a serene presence around Nejibana, almost as if Kaien’s spirit is offering gratitude.* **Nejibana (Spirit Voice):** (Soft, echoing) Thank you... Ichigo. **Ichigo:** (Looking at Nejibana) You’re welcome. Kaien-dono. *Ichigo turns to Rukia, who is watching with tear-filled eyes. He hands Nejibana to her, reverently.* **Ichigo:** (To Rukia) He would want you to have this back. **Rukia:** (Taking Nejibana, voice trembling) Thank you, Ichigo. *The camera zooms out as the two warriors stand together in the eerie landscape of Hueco Mundo, united by a deeper bond and mutual respect.* **Fade Out:** --- This script gives a scenario where Ichigo temporarily uses Kaien's Zanpakuto, Nejibana, due to the extraordinary circumstances and his deep spiritual connection and respect for Kaien and Rukia. It preserves the integrity of the original "Bleach" lore while exploring a new and intense interaction.