As the Shinigami forces rebuilt and their strength returned a familiar enemy was doing the same in the shadows. Thought to be defeated the Espada were planning their comeback, with their eyes set on Karakura town they left Las Noches with nothing else in their minds but to announce their return with a bang. The Vizard forces calling Karakura town home and the unique humans aware of what was attacking them were first to band together in a united front against their attackers.
Another long thought dead race appeared from the smoke that was the Espada’s attack. Bounts; a race that holds no allegiance to any others came from the woodwork like termites. Some fought to protect the humans they preyed on for food from the Espada, while others merely played with the new ‘toys’ that they found in their grasp. The Quincy forces seemed reluctant to take part with only their President taking up arms in defence of the town. Was it because they were scared? Or was there another reason behind the lack of aid they provided? No matter what the reason was it remained to be seen how such a tiny force would influence the tide of battle.
The Shinigami scouts were quick to respond and report to the Soul Society. Immediately the Gotei 13’s forces were mobilised and sent to Karakura town where they would once again stand strong and defiant in the face of those that threatened the human kind. How would the forces made of so many newcomers fair against their mighty enemies? Would the coalition prove enough to defeat the assault? Only time and battle would show the answer…..