IchiRuki Reunion Spoof

In the comments of my last piece, I was talking to about my unrealistic-IchiRuki-esque ideal Ichigo-reentry into Soul Society after recent chapters. So I was inspired to draw this really quick sketchy thing, obviously based on this page in chapter 317

I would really like him to jump in near Byakuya, see that he is, in fact, not dead; defeat anyone who might be near; and, at Byakuya's request, dash off to find Rukia.

She, in the convenient course of plot and drama elements, wouldn't awake from having been knocked out until Ichigo arrives, thus rendering her dazed, confused, and still utterly terrified for her brother. And it would be a perfect place to parallel Rukia's eye-smex consolation from the Hueco Mundo arc.


But in all seriousness, I really just want Ichigo to finally be the one to pick Rukia from her darkest place again. He saved her from her depression at the moment of her execution, but since then it has been Rukia who has time and time again supported Ichigo. The basic idea behind my ideal is some Ichigo maturity and support of his "precious nakama."

I also want to note, that the blushy-blush-blush on Rukia isn't supposed to be really doki-doki shoujo blush or anything. Around the eyes and on the ears and nose, reddening occurs with tears and anger.

Bleach & all related characters and concepts (c) Tite Kubo
art (c) anifanatical