Very nice XD I liked the parallels and how you mentioned Kaien in refernce to Ichi. Another good piece :)

KSM

"He really needed to get back at Zangetsu one of these days for that fight they had back in Soul Society" = hilarious.

Well written, though I thought Rukia was going to be leaving him, from the sound of the middle section.

Very beautiful, I liked it very much. Please keep sharing your stories with us.

Take care!

a little strange,seeing Rukia like that.Good writing and plot ^^

Aw.. beautiful. ^^ I loved it. You're an excellent author.