Orihime Inoue & Ichigo Kurosaki vs. Mouthless Tōjū

Orihime Inoue & Ichigo Kurosaki vs. Mouthless Tōjū is a fight taking place in the Tōjū Campaign. It focuses upon the conflict between Substitute Shinigami Ichigo Kurosaki and Orihime Inoue against a Tōjū which possessed the body of Kyōko Haida.

Prologue
A Tōjū screams in anguish, asking its master why he has negated her very existence. As she raises her hand outwards, a bright light emanates forthwith, engulfing the Tōjū. Back in Karakura Town, Orihime Inoue is assaulted by fellow classmate Chizuru Honshō, who is glad that she is safe. She states that a high school girl got attacked last night, and she was worried that it was Orihime who got attacked. One of their other classmates comments that it was a phantom attacker.

Orihime is surprised at the mention of the phantom, as Chizuru moves in for a kiss. However, Tatsuki Arisawa interrupts them, promptly smacking her on the head. Tatsuki calls her a phantom, as she falls to the floor. Their teacher, Misato Ochi enters the classroom, announcing that they have a new student. The student then writes her name upon the board: Kyōko Haida. Misato tells the class to be nice to the new arrival, as Orihime senses something strange about her.

The Incident


At the Urahara Shop, Ichigo is surprised that a girl got attacked last night. Kisuke Urahara explains that the girl in question had a pink bear attached to her cellphone, as Ichigo wonders what that means. Ichigo asks whether he believes the Tōjū are involved, to which Rukia Kuchiki states that the likelihood is very high. Kisuke comments upon the dire nature of their situation, as Kyōko approaches Orihime, asking for her name. She introduces herself, as Tatsuki calls out to her, telling her lunch is almost over.

As Orihime asks Kyōko to join them, she is surprised that she is no longer there. When Orihime walks back home with her friends, Michiru Ogawa reveals that Kyōko is smart and good at sports. Tatsuki wonders why she would transfer to Karakura High School, but Michiru states that she doesn't know. Meanwhile, a girl runs through a dark alleyway, pursued by a dark figure. Her mobile phone is slashed at by her, as her Zanpakutō dematerializes from her hand.



As the police arrive on the scene, they state that the modus operandi is the same. The police confirm that she is suffering from shock, but is otherwise fine. Rukia and Ichigo observe the scene from above, the latter asking whether there is any sign of a Tōjū's reiatsu. Rukia states that it is different from that of an ordinary Tōjū, suggesting that they take a closer look at the scene. As they jump down, Ichigo recognizes the pink bear hanging from the girl's cellphone.

The next day, Kyōko plays basketball with the other girls. She is able to out-perform the others, as Chizuru commends her athletic ability. However, she is knocked to the ground by a passing player, who apologizes thoroughly. As Tatsuki calls for a time-out, she tells someone to take the injured Kyōko to the nurse's office. As Orihime takes her to the nurse's, she comments that the school nurse will fix her up in no time. However, one of the students above them knocks over a flower pot, which proceeds to fall upon them.

Kyōko's Past


Orihime uses her Santen Kesshun, protecting Kyōko from the falling object. She immediately tends to Kyōko, who states that she knew all along about her powers. Kyōko states that she has special powers also, but Orihime states that she isn't special. She tells Kyōko that all she can do is heal people, but Kyōko states that she will tell everyone about her powers. Orihime asks why she would do such a thing, to which Kyōko reveals that she once had a friend, Mai Suzuki.

Kyōko explains that she was her one true friend, and that they were able to talk to each other about everything. One time, she correctly predicted the answers for a test, leaving Mai shocked. As Mai hands the boy she is dating a gift, Kyōko approaches her, telling her that he isn't worth the trouble. Kyōko reveals that he goes out with a lot of girls, telling Mai not to go out with him, but Mai calls her a freak and runs away. As she runs away, Kyōko drops the present she was going to give Mai on her birthday: a pink bear.

The Tōjū Resurfaces


Orihime snaps Kyōko out of her stupor, asking whether they could be normal friends, and not have to worry about their abilities. Kyōko is surprised at this statement, promptly collapsing to the ground, writhing in pain. Purple reiatsu floods out from her body, as Orihime is stifled by the pressure. Kyōko groans in pain, as a glimmering outline of a Zanpakutō appears momentarily in her hand. The reiatsu dissipates as she pants heavily. Orihime reaches out to assist her, but Kyōko beats her hand away.

Kyōko is overwhelmed by tears, proceeding to run away. Orihime realizes the sword she wielded was a Zanpakutō, as Rukia examines data on her Denreishinki. Ichigo asks Rukia, who confirms that the reiatsu they sensed was identical to the one they felt last night. She tells Ichigo to move out, as the reiatsu was released somewhere near Karakura High School. Ichigo is surprised at this, as Kyōko runs down a pathway, gasping for breath. The Tōjū talks to her, wondering whether she believed what the girl said.



Kyōko looks around in surprise, as the Tōjū berates her for nearly making the same mistake. The Tōjū states that Orihime would never understand how they feel, but Kyōko believes that she wanted to be friends. It states that their shared feelings of abandonment drew them together, recalling how they first met. Kyōko throws the pink bear disdainfully into the garbage bin, as the Tōjū states that she knows all too well how she feels. She turns around in surprise, looking for the source of the voice.

The Tōjū's slurring voice continues, telling Kyōko to vent her frustration. A Zanpakutō clatters to the ground before her, as Kyōko picks it up. The contact results in an explosion of purple energy, as Kyōko fuses with the Tōjū. Back in the present, the Tōjū informs Kyōko that, deep down, she wishes to kill Mai Suzuki. Kyōko denies this outright, as the Tōjū tells her she can fulfill her desire for bloodshed. Kyōko tells it to stop, but the Tōjū takes over her body, smiling voraciously.

Mai's Confrontation
Later, as the schoolgirls leave Karakura High School, they notice Orihime running hurriedly past them. Tatsuki wonders what is wrong, as a distraught Mai Suzuki travels up several flights of stairs. She appears on the rooftop, panting for breath, as she is hurled across the surface by Kyōko Haida. Mai asks what she is going to do to her, as a Zanpakutō appears in Kyōko's hand. The Tōjū prepares to cut down Mai, but Kyōko momentarily takes control over her body, stopping the blow.

The Tōjū retakes possession the body, telling Kyōko that she is fulfilling her desires. Kyōko states that that isn't what she wants, as the Zanpakutō dematerializes. Mai sobs on the ground, begging for forgiveness, as Kyōko tells her not to panic. Mai refuses to listen, calling for someone to save her, as Kyōko pleads with her. As Mai protests, the Tōjū's influence prevails, causing her to faint. When Mai collapses to the ground, Kyōko is resigned to her fate, believing that nobody is truly her friend.

Battle


Kyōko says farewell to her former friend, as the Tōjū proceeds to merge with her, purple reiatsu spilling out as a by-product of the process. Kyōko groans in pain as the Tōjū states that it has been waiting for this moment ever since they first met. The student's features start to disintegrate, as the Tōjū laughs wickedly. Orihime bursts onto the roof, watching the tremendous scene taking place before her. She calls out to Kyōko as an explosion ripples throughout the area, resulting in the Tōjū taking Kyōko's place.

The Tōjū recognizes Orihime's appearance, as she demands that the Tōjū release Kyōko at once. The figure silences her, sending several blades hurtling at a surprised Orihime. However, Ichigo blocks the attack as Rukia moves Mai's unconscious body out of harm's way. Rukia realizes that the Tōjū's reiatsu was so unusual because it had merged with a human. The Tōjū asks Ichigo who he is, to which he states that he is a Substitute Shinigami, knocking the Tōjū back promptly.



It curses his tenacity, stating that it has heard all about him. Ichigo asks Rukia how he should deal with this, to which she explains that, if Kyōko has lost her mind to the Tōjū, then they have no choice but to kill her. Orihime tells them to stop, stating that Kyōko has yet to lose the battle. She states that Kyōko is in extreme pain, as the Tōjū charges at Ichigo once more, tired of their waiting. As he clashes with the Tōjū, Ichigo can barely sense her presence, as Orihime begs the Tōjū to release Kyōko.

It dismisses this notion, asking whether Orihime would take her place if she opted to. Orihime states that she already knows the answer to that question, claiming that nobody will willingly give themselves over to her. The Tōjū screams at her, telling her that she knows nothing of her strife. The Tōjū states that her master despised her before dying, and found herself all alone as a result. The Tōjū resolves itself to show its strength to everyone, as Orihime senses Kyōko's presence diminishing.



She calls out to her, as Kyōko's presence flares up. As the Tōjū clashes with Ichigo, it groans in pain, unable to fight back. Orihime comments that she is suffering as Rukia tells her to use Sōten Kisshun upon the Tōjū, claiming that she should be able to reject the Tōjū's existence from Kyōko's body. Orihime activates her ability, an orange glow surrounding the Tōjū. It begins to separate from Kyōko's body, as Rukia tells Ichigo to do it. He fires a Getsuga Tenshō from his sword, destroying the Tōjū in the process.

Aftermath
Later, Kyōko watches Mai Suzuki go about her daily life. She recalls Rukia telling her that Mai's memories were erased, as she walks past Kyōko without noticing. As she sighs, Orihime puts a reassuring hand upon her shoulder, asking whether they should walk home together. She asks Kyōko what is wrong, but she denies there being anything wrong. As they leave, Kyōko asks Orihime whether she would like to visit the candy shop on the way back, leaving Orihime surprised as to how she knew that.