In the world of Demon Slayer, Tanjiro Kamado had just finished his fierce battle with Upper Rank Six demons Gyutaro and Daki. Still exhausted, he blinked in confusion as he noticed a strange new video projection.
The title alone was enough to stop him in his tracks.
Earlier, he had thought the video might be about someone familiar—perhaps the intense duel between Flame Hashira Rengoku Kyojuro and Upper Rank Three Akaza.
That fight had left a deep mark on Tanjiro's heart.
Though Rengoku died, his strength and spirit left behind an unshakable legacy. Tanjiro had witnessed firsthand what it meant to be truly powerful.
The Flame Hashira had shown him the pinnacle of battle.
"Rengoku's strength was... overwhelming. But even more terrifying was Akaza…"
After facing Gyutaro and Daki himself, Tanjiro truly understood how formidable the Upper Rank demons were.
But now—this battle between two complete strangers, Ichigo and Ulquiorra—left him wondering.
"Who are these people…? And how shocking could their battle really be?"
He couldn't help but be curious. Deep down, he wondered whether it could possibly surpass the fight between the Flame Hashira and the Sound Hashira.
Meanwhile, in the world of Spirit Cage—on the Lighthouse—
Mark, Ran Bing, Feixue, and others stared silently at the projection hovering before them.
"What the hell...? Who is this Ichigo? Who's Ulquiorra?"
They were just as lost.
Down below, Bai Yuekui's Immortal Cultivation Squad was also unsure what to make of it.
But despite the confusion, one thought united everyone across the worlds:
How shocking could this really be?
The video promised to "open your eyes".
Many viewers remained skeptical.
But in the world of Bleach—
When Ichigo Kurosaki saw the title, his reaction was completely different.
His eyes widened.
"Wait, is that… me!? Ulquiorra!? And... 'Ichigo Kurosaki'—what is that supposed to mean?"
A strange unease crept into his heart.
If it wasn't him, but someone with a similar name—Ichigo Kurosaki—then this coincidence was too bizarre.
But as the screen lit up, his doubts vanished.
It really was him.
Uryu Ishida, Yasutora Sado (Chad), and Orihime Inoue stood by, equally stunned.
Uryu: "Is that really Ichigo? This must be a scene from the future."
Smart as ever, Uryu's comment made the others realize something serious:
This video was revealing events that hadn't happened yet.
Elsewhere, in Karakura Town—
Inside Urahara's shop, the mysterious Kisuke Urahara, high priest Tessai Tsukabishi, and Yoruichi Shihouin were all watching with narrowed eyes.
They understood immediately—this video was more than entertainment.
"Who created this footage?" Urahara muttered, his voice sharp.
His gaze turned serious.
The person behind this video... is no ordinary individual.
Indeed, in countless other worlds, reactions varied—but all felt something powerful stirring.
In the world of One Piece—
Sengoku, Garp, and Kizaru had all seen the video.
Kizaru: "Hmm? Who's this orange-haired kid? Ichigo Kurosaki? Never heard of him…"
His tone was as relaxed as ever.
Garp arrived in Sengoku's office just in time to see the clip.
"He's not ordinary," Garp said between bites of senbei.
Sengoku, previously unconcerned, was now watching with narrowed eyes.
Across from Ichigo stood a man in white—a calm, emotionless figure named Ulquiorra.
Even Sengoku, one of the highest powers in the Navy, felt an inexplicable sense of threat.
That gaze... that's not something a human should have.
Even Garp, one of the strongest beings in the pirate world, sensed the tension.
"This battle… looks like it's gonna be pretty damn exciting, hahahaha!"
Back in the Naruto world—
In Konoha, Kakashi, Might Guy, and the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen were watching intently.
The atmosphere had shifted completely.
Across the entire multiverse, the audience watched as the scene began to unfold.
In the video, a boy in black with striking orange hair—Ichigo—stood face to face with the cold-eyed man in white—Ulquiorra.
They charged.
And then—
"BOOM!!!"
Their blades collided with explosive force.
Black and white spiritual flames erupted at the impact point.
A shockwave tore through the air.
And across the multiverse, even the strongest beings watching the video felt a chill run down their spines.