Ichigo's POV:
Ichigo could feel it—the immense, overwhelming power coursing through him, crackling in the air like electricity. His spiritual pressure had always been enormous, but now it felt different. It was more than just raw strength. It was balanced. Refined. Controlled.
And for the first time, it didn't feel like different parts of him were fighting for control. His Soul Reaper, Hollow, Quincy, and Fullbringer powers weren't just coexisting—they were working together, seamlessly flowing through him as one. The divine energy from Hestia had woven them all together into something more—something that transcended everything he had ever known.
This was a transformation beyond anything he had ever imagined.
Celestial Ascendant. The name echoed in his mind, fitting the sheer magnitude of what he had become. He wasn't just stronger—he was something else entirely. The boundaries that had once limited him, the struggles he had faced to control his power, all of that was gone now.
He was limitless.
"What do you feel?" Hestia's voice was soft but filled with curiosity. She stood a few steps away, her golden aura dimmed slightly, as if she was giving him space to fully understand the transformation he had just undergone.
Ichigo turned to face her, his eyes glowing with the intensity of his new power. "It feels like… everything is in harmony," he said, his voice steady but filled with awe. "My Hollow, my Quincy, my Soul Reaper… it's like they're all one now. There's no fighting for control."
Hestia's eyes widened slightly, and she took a cautious step closer. "You've really done it, Ichigo. You've merged them. But it's not just that, is it? There's something more."
Ichigo nodded, the weight of his new power settling over him like a cloak. "It's your divine energy," he said, his voice quiet. "It's blended with mine. I can feel it—like I'm stronger, but also more… complete."
Testing the New Power:
Without thinking, Ichigo raised his Zanpakuto, its blade glowing with a faint, celestial light. The energy around him shifted, the air becoming denser as his spiritual pressure surged outward, mixing with the divine power in his veins. He could feel the strength of his new form radiating from him, like a second heartbeat pulsing beneath his skin.
"Let's see what this form can do," Ichigo muttered, tightening his grip on the hilt of his sword.
With a burst of speed, Ichigo launched himself forward, moving faster than he had ever thought possible. The ground beneath his feet cracked from the force of his movement, and in an instant, he was on the other side of the training grounds. The sheer speed left him breathless for a moment, the world around him blurring from the intensity of his movement.
"Incredible," Hestia whispered, her eyes wide as she took in the display of speed. "You're faster than before—much faster."
Ichigo didn't respond. Instead, he raised his sword again, channeling his energy into the blade. The divine power coursing through him mixed with his spiritual pressure, and a bright, radiant light enveloped the Zanpakuto. He could feel the energy humming beneath the surface, waiting to be unleashed.
Taking a deep breath, Ichigo swung the blade in a wide arc, and a massive wave of celestial energy erupted from the sword, cutting through the air with devastating force. The ground in front of him shattered from the impact, and a deep trench carved its way across the training grounds, the raw power of the attack leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
Hestia's breath caught in her throat. "That wasn't just a normal strike," she said, her voice filled with awe. "That was divine energy. You've infused it with your sword."
Ichigo lowered the blade, his chest rising and falling with the exhilaration of the power coursing through him. "This is more than just a new form," he said, his voice steady. "It's a fusion of everything I am."
Hestia's POV (Brief Switch):
Hestia watched him carefully, her heart racing with both excitement and a flicker of fear. Ichigo's power had always been immense, but now it felt different. It was divine. It was something otherworldly, something that even she, a goddess, could barely comprehend.
"You've become something else, Ichigo," Hestia said quietly, her golden eyes locked on him. "This power… it's beyond what any mortal should have. It's like you've ascended."
Ichigo turned to face her, his expression calm but serious. "That's what this is, isn't it? I've ascended—beyond what I was before."
Hestia nodded slowly. "Yes. You've become a Celestial Ascendant. Your power is now a fusion of divine energy and everything that makes you who you are—Soul Reaper, Hollow, Quincy, and more. But there's a danger in that."
Ichigo's brow furrowed slightly. "What do you mean?"
"The divine energy," Hestia continued, her voice filled with quiet caution. "It's not something that can be controlled easily. It's pure, but it's also volatile. If you're not careful, it could overwhelm you."
Ichigo's eyes narrowed, but there was no hesitation in his voice when he spoke. "I know the risks. But we don't have a choice. This is the only way to fight what's coming."
Ichigo's POV:
Ichigo knew Hestia was right. The power coursing through him was immense, but it was also dangerous. He could feel the divine energy pulsing inside him, like a fire that could burn out of control if he wasn't careful. But he also knew that this power—this Celestial Ascendant form—was their only hope.
The enemy that was coming… they would need every ounce of strength he could muster. And now, with this new form, Ichigo felt more ready than ever to face them.
"I won't let this power control me," Ichigo said, his voice filled with quiet determination. "I'll control it. And with it, we'll stop whatever's coming."
Hestia nodded, her eyes filled with trust. "Then we'll face it together."
As the sun began to set, casting long shadows across the training grounds, Ichigo could feel the weight of the moment settling over him. This was it. This was the power they had been searching for, the power that would allow them to stand against the enemy.
And now, with the Celestial Ascendant coursing through him, Ichigo was ready.