Ichigo Kurosaki vs. Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez: Final Fight

Ichigo Kurosaki vs. Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez: Final Fight is the last fight of the series of battles between Ichigo Kurosaki and Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, taking place during the Invasion of Hueco Mundo.

Battle
Resolved to fight Grimmjow on even ground, Ichigo asks Orihime Inoue to heal the injuries that were inflicted on them by Ulquiorra Cifer. Ichigo suggests that they settle their fight elsewhere; complying, Grimmjow follows him to a more open area. To prepare for the fight, Ichigo activates his Bankai en route to the battleground. By the time he arrives, Grimmjow is already there, standing on top of a large pillar. Immediately, they clash blades in midair before bringing the fight down to solid ground, where the force of their attacks tears up the ground around them. As the battle comes to solid ground, Grimmjow leaps back to avoid one of Ichigo's attacks and proceeds to charge a Cero in his free hand. Intending to approach the attack head on, Ichigo prepares to use Getsuga Tenshō. However, as he is calling out the attack's name, Grimmjow throws his Zanpakutō, leaving his other hand free to attack him with another Cero. The force of their two attacks creates a large explosion, separating the two combatants. Laughing, Grimmjow exclaims his excitement over the chance to finally crush Ichigo, and asks if he feels the same way. Ichigo denies it, but Grimmjow accuses him of lying, reminding him that he hurt his friends. He then declares he will finally kill Ichigo, to prove that he is superior.

Grimmjow quickly retrieves his Zanpakutō, which he had previously thrown into the pillar he was initially standing on. He then leaps on top of the pillar, and criticizes Ichigo for having no killing intent. He then uses Sonído quickly flank Ichigo, attempting to hit him, but Ichigo manages to dodge him, leading to another series of blade clashes. As their blades are crossed, Grimmjow asks Ichigo what his reason for coming to Hueco Mundo was. Ichigo answers that he did it to save Inoue, but Grimmjow points out that he could have taken her back the moment he saw her. He then accuses Ichigo of relaxing when he saw Inoue uninjured, and of being ignorant of how she must feel on the inside. Believing that Grimmjow is implying that he hurt her somehow, Ichigo angrily demands to him to tell him what he did to her. Liking the way his words are provoking him, Grimmjow declares that Ichigo came to Hueco Mundo not to save Inoue, but to fight Hollows out of his instincts as a Shinigami. Ichigo and Grimmjow once again clash blades multiple times in midair, culminating in Grimmjow launching a Cero. Ichigo disperses the attack with Getsuga Tenshō, but part of the beam pushes through, which he narrowly dodges. However, Grimmjow uses this chance to flank him with Sonído again, managing to cut him across the chest. Landing on the ground, Grimmjow plants his sword into the ground. Dissatisfied with Ichigo's performance, Grimmjow slits his index finger with his blade, and proceeds to charge a Gran Rey Cero, hoping that it would provoke him into using his full power. Ichigo, still in midair, realizes that Inoue and Nel Tu are in the range of the attack. He yells at Grimmjow to stop, but he launches it anyway. The massive Cero inflicts an immense amount of damage to the surrounding structures; however, Ichigo manages to protect Inoue and Nel by donning his Hollow mask and getting the way of the attack.

Surprised that Ichigo was able to save her, Inoue says his name aloud. When Ichigo turns his head to look at her however, she is terrified by the sight of his Hollow mask. Realizing this, Ichigo tells her to be at ease, and that he would end the battle as soon as possible. Overjoyed that Ichigo had finally called forth his Hollow powers, Grimmjow begins to laugh manically, saying that it was the moment he had been waiting for. Grimmjow proceeds to release his Zanpakutō, throwing up a massive amount of sand as his spiritual power is unleashed. Looking on, Ichigo tells Inoue to shield herself and Nel with Santen Kesshun, and not to lower it for a moment. As the sand and smoke finally settles, Grimmjow's Resurrección, Pantera, is revealed. Grimmjow lets out a massive roar, which surprises Ichigo with its immense sound pressure. He then leaps towards Ichigo, catching him off guard, and strikes him with his arms, launching him through two massive pillars. While Ichigo is still hurtling through the air, Grimmjow intercepts him with Sonído and sends him into the sky with a knee strike. He intercepts Ichigo once more, knocking down through a pillar, causing it collapse. Grimmjow looks down at the smoking rubble, remarking that this could not be all that Ichigo was capable of. Immediately, Ichigo appears behind him with Shunpo, and hits him with a Getsuga Tenshō. However, the attack leaves Grimmjow unharmed, who remarks that the look in Ichigo's eyes make him angry.

As the two continue to clash, Grimmjow overpowers Ichigo and slams him into a pillar. He remarks that Ichigo has somehow extended the amount of time that he can use his mask, and speculates that he either trained, or that he had somehow gotten stronger during their fight. Not caring either way, Grimmjow determines that if Ichigo's mask breaks, then the fight would become very boring; he proceeds to thrust his claw towards his mask. Before the blow could connect, Ichigo catches his hand, and slashes him across the chest, remarking that the fight will also get boring if Grimmjow doesn't remain in his released state. In retaliation, Grimmjow launches several punches and kicks at Ichigo, who manages to dodge all of them. However, he manages to strike him over the head with a lash of his tail, launching him to the ground once more. Grimmjow dives down to give pursuit, but Ichigo catches him off guard, cutting him across his left arm. As he lands on the ground, he manages to block Ichigo's next attack. Pointing his elbow at Ichigo, Grimmjow launches five dart-like projectiles at him. Ichigo manages to dodge them, but realizes that they are heading straight for Inoue. He then intercepts all five darts, allowing them all to hit his back. After looking at Inoue once more, who recoils in fear of his masked appearance, he heads back into battle.

As Ichigo returns to Grimmjow, the latter remarks that Ichigo indeed came to save Orihime. However, he points out that Ichigo is taking on a lot of damage because of it, noticing his heavier breathing. To demonstrate the power of the darts Ichigo had allowed to hit him, Grimmjow launches one at a pillar behind him, completely demolishing it. He expresses surprise that Ichigo was still in one piece after getting hit by five of them. Noticing a crack on Ichigo's mask, he then asks if it is reaching its limit. Playing it off, Ichigo removes the crack, causing Grimmjow to remark on how stubborn he is. Ichigo points out that Grimmjow also appears to be damaged, but he denies this and attacks Ichigo, resulting in a clash that throws up a large amount of sand.