Turns out, 686 was a total hoax, save for the existence of the children, because Yhwach, Kurotsuchi and Aizen are all bastards: wearing pet shaming signs~
(imprisoned as a statue in place of the Soul King in multiple pieces):
I lie about so much; I might be able to see a possible future, but I’m not an oracle--the Soul King wasn’t completely useless.
(in the bondage chair):
I get bored so easily, honestly, why wouldn’t I have a way to keep myself entertained with illusions planted in the minds of other people that are so elaborate it’s sad like a soap opera with a few fatal flaws? Seriously, Captain Hitsugaya had doubts about getting tall in just ten years. Who do you think caught on?
(out of costume, back in prison):
I am not above letting everyone be trapped in an elaborate illusion if it means I can observe them and I have access to their DNA so I can use it without their permission. Shouldn’t have used it to make kids... Apparently even Urahara has standards.
Group shot of the Nakama.
Ishida and Renji with Nemuri being cradled between them;
Rukia and Ichigo in the center with Ichika atop Ichigo’s shoulders and Rukia leaning against him;
Chad with his arms wrapped around Orihime and both of them holding up Kazui.
Ryuuken suffering with Isshin as they babysit Ichika and Nemuri; though with smiles. Taking care of girls is SO MUCH BETTER than boys.
Urahara and Yoruichi being sworn in as the honorary godparents/grandparents to Kazui. They’re both totally crying.
Grimmjow, Nel and Harribel standing outside a Garganta with Mizuiro and Tatsuki; the humans holding bento and handing over paperwork (it’s tough to be new rulers).
Don Kanonji, Ginta, Ururu and Karin standing with Hiyori, Love, and Hachi beside a downed Hollow.
Yuzu, Keigo and Kon running the Kurosaki Clinic (Kon in an Ichigo Gigai with hair to match his lion form).
Hanataro chasing off Kiyone and Sentaro while Ukitake is sitting beside Kyoraku in the ward (alcohol poisoning).
Iba snuggling Komamura while the pups observe from training with Ikkaku and Yumichika.