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"Ice-Ice Fruit?!"

As the system notification rang out, a card appeared in Chiba Akira's hand.

On the card was the image of a fruit with peculiar patterns.

At the same time, a line of information materialized before his eyes:

「Ice-Ice Fruit (SR)」

Origin: One Piece

Effect: Upon consumption, gain the ability to control ice.

Note: Detected the presence of the Bleach universe; the Devil Fruit has been automatically converted to a spirit energy version.

"Ice-Ice Fruit?"

"A spirit energy version?!"

Reading the system description, Chiba Akira's smile widened.

The Ice-Ice Fruit...

He knew this well—it was the fruit of Admiral Aokiji from One Piece!

A powerful ability indeed.

In Aokiji's hands, freezing an entire sea was effortless. His battle with Akainu for the position of Fleet Admiral had permanently altered the climate and terrain of half of Punk Hazard.

And now, the system had converted it into a spirit energy-based ability, making it useful for battling Hollows in the future.

"Not bad, luck is on my side."

"At least now I've got a way to protect myself."

"As for the storyline, I'll just follow Ichigo and play the role of a freeloader. Tonight, though, I can test out the Ice-Ice Fruit's power."

Feeling pleased, Chiba Akira downed his iced cola in one gulp.

"Orihime, the ingredients are ready," came a voice from the kitchen.

"In that case, let me finish my homework, and I'll prepare dinner afterward," said Orihime Inoue, emerging from the kitchen while trying to untie her apron.

This movement only accentuated her already impressive figure, inadvertently catching Chiba Akira's gaze.

"Wait... hold on!" Orihime yelped.

But before she could react, Chiba Akira had swept her off her feet and carried her toward the bedroom.

"I haven't even—Mmm!"

She quickly realized his intentions, her cheeks flushing. Before she could finish her sentence, her lips were sealed, and all that escaped were muffled murmurs.

At sunset.

Hell butterflies fluttered across the city skyline.

A figure clad in a Shinigami uniform landed atop a tall building.

Looking out at the city, so different from the Soul Society, Rukia Kuchiki's eyes held a trace of curiosity.

"So, this is the World of the Living?"

"It's certainly different from the Soul Society."

But in the next instant, the curiosity in her gaze faded.

To her, coming to the World of the Living was merely a mission. Once the task was completed, she would return to the Soul Society. Its bustling nature had nothing to do with her.

However—

As her eyes scanned the city, Rukia's expression turned cold.

Even as a newcomer, she could sense the evil aura of Hollows permeating this place.

"It seems I'll be busy for a while."

With that, Rukia leapt off the building, her form vanishing in a series of swift movements.

"I-I'll head home now!"

Orihime stumbled out of the apartment, her movements almost resembling a hasty retreat.

"Today's... combat power seems a bit excessive."

Watching from the window, Chiba Akira was at a loss for words.

Ever since they started dating, the two of them had often "played games together." Usually, two hours was the limit.

But today, after consuming the Ice-Ice Fruit, it seemed to have boosted his stamina significantly. Their "battle" had lasted from noon until now.

If Orihime hadn't surrendered, who knows when it would have ended?

"It seems Orihime alone isn't enough. Maybe I should go after Tatsuki and Chizuru as well."

Rubbing his chin, he pondered the idea.

The two of them could transform into Karakuraizers in the future, adding some fun with costume roleplay. Most importantly, both of them had amazing figures.

With that thought, he headed to the bathroom to wash up.

After all, he hadn't forgotten he needed to test the Ice-Ice Fruit's abilities tonight.

Nightfall.

In an abandoned park in Karakura Town.

Due to years of neglect, the area looked desolate.

A cold wind blew, rustling the leaves of old trees in the corners.

"Crack!"

A falling leaf drifted down with the wind.

But just as it was about to touch the ground, a sudden icy breeze swept through.

In an instant—

The world turned a frosty blue.

The old tree, its leaves, and even the ground beneath were all covered in a layer of frost.

"Tap, tap, tap..."

Amid the sound of footsteps, Chiba Akira stepped into the frozen landscape, nodding in satisfaction.

"As expected of the Ice-Ice Fruit."

"With just a breath of icy air, the results are this impressive."

"Although... the sensation of using it is rather peculiar."

He recalled the feeling from moments ago: when he exhaled the icy breath, a bone-chilling cold seemed to form in his lungs and flow out through his throat.

Yet strangely, this cold didn't harm him.

What's more, it felt as though his spirit energy, which had been difficult to control before, was now fully under his command.

Even—

Chiba Akira closed his eyes, instinctively releasing his spirit energy outward.

The surroundings appeared in his "mind's eye": the frozen tree, insect ice sculptures, and fleeing birds.

"Interesting. So very interesting!"

Opening his eyes abruptly, Chiba Akira grinned widely.

So this was the world of those with special abilities. If even a rookie like him could achieve this much, then the stronger ones—

Figures like Aizen, Yhwach, or Yamamoto—how vast and exaggerated must their power be?

Still, with his foreknowledge of the storyline and the newly activated Dimensional Card System, Chiba Akira believed he had a considerable edge.

Surpassing them didn't seem out of reach.

For now, though, addressing the immediate crisis was more pressing.

"Creak!"

A sudden sound broke the silence.

A shadow, roughly two meters tall, leapt down from the frozen tree.

Its speed was astonishing.

In the blink of an eye, it was right in front of Chiba Akira.

"You've been watching me for so long, and now you've decided to act?"

Despite the incoming attack, Chiba Akira calmly took a step back, narrowly avoiding the strike.