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[Monstrous Desperation]

In the distance, beyond that of the soaring spirits and clashing steel, resides quiet anguish. The clickety-clack of fingers against polished marble echoes through the vacant room, accompanied by total blackness. The faintest glimmer of light glistens upon gems, spreading a vibrant designs along tense, aged skin. The porcelain colored flesh hides a rapidly beating heart, and with that, an even more unsteady breath. The clicking ceases and is now replaced with rustling fabric. The wind catches the cloth, creating baritone howling as it flits and flutters. Foot-steps echo throughout the quiet assembly, moving quickly across the polished floors. The doors burst open and a gale whisks away a vibrantly colored scarf. Precious metals strike the ground like bullets as this figures arms flail, lightening the body by shedding symbols of nobility. A titan approaches the gateway, forcefully opening the transport and entering without pause. A doorway tears into the noise of battle, revealing a shadowy figure from beyond the light. The figure steps out into the Seireitei, rage festering in every part of the body.

Gazing with revulsion at the battles beneath her feet, she slowly walking forward, refusing to descend. “What a vile place, this Seiretei,” she comments with derision. “To think my own captains would have such difficulty with people who live in such squalor. It’s humiliating.” She spots several officers staring at her from below. She glares at them viciously and with incomparable disgust.

“Get down here, woman,” the man demanded.

“Get your fancy-ass down here, so we can teach you a lesson! NEVER INVADE THE SOUL SOCIETY!”

“I’d rather remain here,” she said defiantly. “Someone of my caliber would never touch your soil, not to mention it makes perfect sense that I tower above you.” She watches as a brigade of of 11th division officers soar toward her, sprinkled with division two and nine.

“Bitch, you’re going down!”

Her eyes narrow and her body trembles. She suddenly explodes with rage, “I CAN’T BELIEVE THEY ARE HAVING TROUBLE WITH YOU!!! BANKAI!” Her power roars through air and engulfs the officers with a simple swing of her blade, reducing them to nothingness. “I DIDN’T GET THIS FAR TO LET YOU INGRATES BRING ME DOWN! I WILL NOT BE DESTROYED BY THE LIKES OF YOU!” She soars across the sky spreading her Bankai’s noxious fumes across the Soul Society, vaporizing officers left and right.

In the distance, Juzo Hosho captains take notice of the imposing spiritual pressure.

Jisano twists his head and glares into the distance, his arm tingling from memory. “bitch…” he mutters,” What is she doing here?!”

Akihiko’s eyes narrow as he gazes across the battlefield, sensing Captain Satomi Umemoto’s spiritual presence. “That’s unmistakable. She’s finally become what she feared most.”

Tomoyo defends herself and realizes the gravity of her head-captains presence. “I fear the worst of her arrival. This will be a deciding moment, I suspect.”

Elizabeth rockets toward her head-captain, watching as she dispenses with officers. “Head-Captain Umemoto,” Elizabeth says sternly, “What are you doing here?”

Satomi’s grief-stricken face and frenzied spirit look back upon her subordinate. “What a silly question,” she says with lowered ferocity.

Elizabeth observes the tension in her head-captains face and the rigidity of her body. Elizabeth thinks to herself, “I sense a darkness I have never felt in her. She is so different, and yet, I suspect this was always dwelling beneath the surface.”

“What have you done to win us this war,” Satomi demands. “NOTHING! I HAD TO TRAVEL ALL THE WAY HERE TO WIN IT FOR US! ARE YOU AWARE OF WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF WE DON’T? WE WILL BE WIPED OUT!!!!” Her rage builds and begins to weight down upon Elizabeth.

“Head-captain, please, if you remain patient we are on the verge of victory. Captain Seinosuke has already managed to defeat one captain and his lieutenant and is verging on another victory. Jisano is just about victorious, too…” She is halted as her head-captain annihilates oncoming forces. Elizabeth winces as she watches the fumes spread over them and liquefy their bodies. “What an atrocious Bankai,” she thought to herself. “It’s a terrible way to die.”

“And what have you done so far?”

“Well…”

Satomi stares into Elizabeth’s eyes. “You stupid girl…”

“Please, captain, I suggest you return home. We can handle this, I promise you.” A loud explosion vibrates the ground beneath them, drawing Elizabeth’s attention away from her head-captain. As she looks back, she sees her head-captains blade before her. The fumes from her Bankai latch onto Elizabeth and begin to melt-away her flesh. She falls to the ground and lands beside a group of Shinigami. They watch as she seems to fade from existence. “My own captain…attacked me.”

“We should help her!”

“She’s the enemy.”

“No…it appears we all have a common enemy, “the fourth division lieutenant says with a stern gaze. “Regardless, it is too late.”

“YOU’RE ALL TRASH!” She watches as the lieutenant speeds off, but is unable to act as she is bombarded by officers. “Disgusting. I can’t believe I was forced to come here… I will wipe-out all the captains and whomever else stands in my way. I will not lose everything I have worked for because of your incompetence!”

This came like three weeks too late... but it's done now so, yeah... enjoy...




{Death Knell Shatters}

Yushi Kenronri: I shouldn’t need to repeat myself, Captain. It’s over!

It was only as Yushi’s powerful green spiritual energy radiated furiously from his body that Yani realised just how broken and damaged his body still was. He still had spiritual energy remaining and his reiatsu was far from finished, yet just moving his body physically seemed like an insurmountable task. Fear stronger than he had ever felt before was now engulfing his body and only adding to his debilitatingly immobile state.

Yani Kohei: (A chilling sensation rushes through his body and an unwelcoming sweat forms on his brow) I can’t let it end like this… I have to gain retribution for Shen Tsukubashi, my closest comrade and greatest friend! (With a passion-fueled roar and utilizing all of the strength he has left in his remaining arm, he raises his spear upwards, tip facing the sky and shaft perfectly centred vertically with his body) Seigyokuda no Shinju!!!

As soon as the technique was recited, his golden-coloured reiatsu billowed around him and six large petal-like sapphire extensions sprouted up from the ground and curled shut in a bulb around him with the shaft and tip of the spear extending from the top like a stinger on a bee’s abdomen. Yushi ignored Yani’s seemingly final gambit and immediately flash stepped towards the translucent sapphire bulb housing Yani’s body, brandishing his blade in a composedly offensive manner.
As Yushi was almost upon him, the sapphire bulb explosively sprouted from the ground, pushed upwards by a thick sapphire ‘stem’ covered in thorn-like protrusions. To Yushi, who cautiously backed away as soon as it came up, it looked like a giant plant-like worm made entirely of sapphire with the bulb enclosed around Yani functioning as the head. From what was visible from above the surface, the immense sapphire worm looked to be well over forty metres long.

It lurched drunkenly before diving, head first, at Yushi with incredible speeds completely unexpected to how cumbersome it superficially appeared. Yushi back flipped out of its way in a hurry as it crashed into the ground where he was previously standing, before rapidly burrowing into the earth, its long thick body trailing after it.
The battlefield abruptly hushed to a silence, with the sapphire spikes and structures protruding from the environment Yushi’s only company, as the Captain struggled to sense where the sapphire worm would strike from next; it was almost as if the sapphire protrusions strewn across the environment were working to mask Yani’s reiatsu whilst he was underground. Suddenly the tip of a spearhead poked up from the ground, right underneath his feet, eliciting an instinctively rapid movement from Yushi as the gigantic worm burst destructively from the surface, nearly taking Yushi’s leg with it. The sapphire worm ascended into the sky before writhing around for a brief moment and then attempting to smash its huge heavy body down on top of Yushi. Yushi quickly flash stepped out of its way, but the sudden air pressure from its shattering impact with the ground blew him away, unsettling his movements. Quickly regaining his footing, Yushi flew towards its bulb-like head housing Yani’s encased body, his dual blades gripped tightly in preparation to cleave through it while the sapphire worm turned its head and slithered ferociously towards him.
As the two combatants were about to collide, the sapphire worm suddenly jerked its head downwards, quickly burrowing into the ground, causing Yushi to viciously slash into its trailing body instead. But no sooner had the head descended into the ground, it burst forth from it again and rushed avidly at Yushi, its spear-tipped head aimed at impaling him. Yushi quickly leaped into the air to avoid the assault and fired Sōren Sōkatsui at the sapphire worm sailing underneath him. The attack landed square in the centre of its body, shattering a chunk out of it, but the Hadō didn’t slow the sapphire worm’s movement in the slightest as it quickly burrowed back into the ground again. Yushi landed on the ground again and immediately leaped back up again when sapphire spikes began reflexively protruding from the ground around him. They came up sharp and fast, but their aim was seemingly general rather than specific, allowing him to easily evade them before.

Yushi was suddenly alerted to the worm’s presence as it came crashing up from the earth again, narrowly avoiding impaling him on its spear-tipped head. Its exposed head and body writhed around in the air briefly before lunging viciously at Yushi, its huge body crashing destructively with the ground as Yushi forward flipped over it and sunk his blade into its trailing sapphire body, opening up a large gash. It quickly burrowed under the surface of the ground, regenerating its damaged body, before surfacing again and attacking with fearsome lunges. Then, with an unprecedented change in speed, the sapphire worm began to charge at Yushi with greater intensity and more vigour, forcing the Hoshō Captain on to the defensive.
At this point, all Yushi could do was dodge, evade and parry its unrelenting lunges as the coiling sapphire worm squirmed, roiled and dived above and below the torn sapphire-covered battlefield, chasing Yushi intently like a ravenous shark chasing its prey through stormy waters.

Yushi Kenronri: (He continues to skirt away from the worm’s desperate lunges and spiked sapphire projectiles) Hmm… (Having continuously avoided the worm’s attacks, patterns in its movements dawn on him) Whenever he surfaces after being underground for a longer period of time he always briefly pauses and writhes around before attempting to strike me. That must mean… Adapted Landscapes!

As his technique took hold of the vicinity, Yushi effortlessly sidestepped another dangerous lunge from the sapphire worm and flash stepped away to watch as it began to writhe around frantically as if searching for its quarry. Yushi’s thoughts had been confirmed: Yani, who was manipulating the sapphire worm’s movements from inside its bulb-like head, couldn’t see normally and thus had to navigate by sensing the spiritual pressure and spiritual energy in the area. Yushi smirked and readied a Kidō spell.
Blinded by Yushi’s bankai technique, the sapphire worm began to aimlessly thrash about the battleground burrowing below the surface and violently smashing up again in a frenzied attempt to strike down its spiritually invisible opponent.

Yushi Kenronri: (He watches the sapphire worm flounder fruitlessly from a safe distance and raises an open palm in its direction when it rises above the surface again) Twist the ear of the heathen, dip in hatred, flay the skin of the beaten, pierce heaven, stab hell, impale the fires of death, rise from the furnace, cloaked in fury. Hadō #87 Sentan Nenshō.

A tremendous pillar of fire-like orange spiritual energy, which vaguely took on the appearance of a large blazing arrowhead, erupted from Yushi’s erected palm and hurtled rapidly towards the sapphire worm’s exposed head. It struck dead on, evoking a monstrous explosion that engulfed all of its body that was above the surface with a plume of dark smoke following in the aftermath of the blast. Yushi looked on as the severely damaged sapphire worm swayed slowly before crashing to the ground and was genuinely surprised that its bulb-like head hadn’t completely shattered from the direct hit, instead only being left in a severely cracked state.

Yushi started to walk towards its prone form when his eyes suddenly twitched in surprise and his body automatically shot forward as a gigantic sapphire protrusion erupted from underneath where he was just standing. The protrusion was vaguely tree-like in appearance and continued to grow high up into the sky, as barely a second later many more sapphire protrusions also erupted from the ground and grow to stupid heights in an enormous roughly circular perimeter around the sapphire worm. Yushi turned his head and his eyes widened in disbelief at the scene as the huge bulky sapphire extensions arched over at their peaks and closed up at the top before growing ‘branches’ and intertwining with each other, closing up the gaps between them. When they finally stopped growing, Yushi found himself standing inside a colossal translucent dome made of sapphire ‘trees’.
He turned back to look at the sapphire worm, but it wasn’t there. It didn’t take Yushi long to discern that the worm was tunnelling underground with the faint vibrations he felt in his feet, probably regenerating from the damage it had taken from the Kidō attack. The Jūzō Hoshō Captain cautiously sensed for the exact location of the worm and flash stepped evasively when the ground erupted upwards underneath him, bringing up… nothing? It was too late by the time Yushi had realised it was feint when the sapphire worm came charging from behind him at frightening vigour, impaling him through the spine with merciless derision, leaving Yushi agape in horror.

Yushi Kenronri: Way of Onmitsu, 3rd of the Ronri: Tonbo.

The Hoshō Captain panted as he appeared to its side having avoided the fatal blow using his skilful Hohō technique but, instantly noticing that its attack had not landed, the sapphire worm dove into the ground, bringing its thick tail end whipping round to violently smash Yushi from behind. Yushi could only turn and he grimaced in frustration as he was sent crashing hard into the sapphire dome walls. As Yushi fell to the ground, he barely had time to recover before the worm burst forth from the ground and hurtled towards his form with it taking every fibre in his body for Yushi to swivel his body around and use the sapphire wall to push himself out of its way. Observing the sapphire worm skilfully dive back under the earth before it collided with the wall, Yushi landed back on the ground and flash stepped into the middle of the dome before the worm rose up and attacked again. Yushi again managed to evade the strike, if only just, but despite the worm being unable to land a decent hit it still managed to leave a long sapphire thorn lodged deep in Yushi’s leg. He winced in pain as he yanked it out, bringing a gush of blood with it, and moved to continue avoiding being skewered or crushed by the sapphire worm attacking him.

With the mighty sapphire dome surrounding both combatants, Yani’s progressive bankai technique had managed to nullify the advantage Yushi’s technique, Adapted Landscapes, had afforded him. What’s more the dome seemed to amplify Yani’s ability to sense reiatsu as each and every successive attack got closer and closer to landing a fatal hit; Yushi could tell since the worm was no longer writhing before it attacked. It was all bad news for Yushi, who was gradually slowing due to his injured leg, so the Captain wracked his brains for a way to conclude their battle with victory in his corner. Maybe it was because death stared from the horizon, but a plan instantly formed in his mind.

Yushi Kenronri: (He clasps his hands together with only the middle fingers erect and the other fingers intertwined) Bakudō #44 Zenchi no Chikaku!

At the moment the spell was recited Yushi’s eyes and facial orifices glowed white for a moment before subsiding and he inhaled deeply as his sensory and spiritual perceptions were hyper-boosted to painfully high levels. He let the augmentation wash over his body before immediately shifting into gear and propelling his body out of the way as the sapphire worm rose, this time missing by a fair mark. It drove back into the ground and tunnelled about but Yushi could clearly sense the manifestation of Yani’s sapphire now. Yushi could tell from the natural emission of Yani’s reiatsu from the confines of the sapphire worm’s head that the Gotei Captain was running on empty. The next decisive hit would end it all.

Yushi began to deceptively let off his reiatsu in arrhythmic pulses and flash stepped around inside the sapphire dome to confuse the sapphire worm’s reiatsu sensing abilities. Throwing his reiatsu and moving in the opposite direction, Yushi flash stepped to one side of the dome whilst the sapphire worm burst from the ground on the other side with the worm writhing around wildly as it searched for Yushi’s reiatsu signature. Upon finding it, it began to vehemently charge towards him, diving above and below the battered earth like a dolphin leaping through waves whilst Yushi sprinted as fast as he could in its direction.

Yushi Kenronri: (As the sapphire worm closes in with terrifying intensity, he waits for the right time to strike, reciting as he does so) Redeem foul beast, rent the indifferent audience, see through silent wings, engulf in prideful arrogance, twist the minds from the broken ground, generate distaste… (The sapphire worm’s head peaks from the surface of the ground at speed as only several tens of metres separates the two) …Hadō #83 Kotaihakushu! (Yushi claps his hands, causing two large blue glowing hands made of spiritual energy to forcefully sprout from the ground and violently clap together, clamping the sapphire worm’s body and drastically slowing its momentum whilst Yushi leaps forward, reciting his next spell as he does so) Serpent of the sea, beast of the tempest and monster of the deep! Torment the sleepy lands and raze the calm fields! Drown the infidels in their filth! Rise from the depths and decimate the waters! (Deep blue energy begins to closely revolve ferociously around Yushi’s dual blade in a vortex-like manner as he raises the blade over his head) Hadō #75 Aranami Hiryōbi!

Time seemed to slow to a crawl for Yushi as he brought his Kidō-cloaked blade hurtling downwards, with the energy vortex rapidly increasing in magnitude as his blade was swung, connecting beautifully with the sapphire worm’s bulb-like head.



The resulting explosion from the impact was gargantuan, the sounds of large amounts of sapphire shattering resounding loudly throughout the dome and dusty coloured smoke filled the immediate vicinity. When the smoke began to clear, all that remained of the sapphire worm were large chunks of severely cracked gemstone. Yushi stood erect with his hand gripping his zanpakutō tightly and consciously allowed it to revert to its sealed form. He turned to look at Yani’s defeated unmoving body lying face-down amidst the rubble of the sapphire worm’s bulb-like head and smirked, satisfied with his victory. His satisfied smirk quickly morphed into a frown of disdain when he noticed Yani stir and then slowly push himself to his knees. Yani weakly held his body up by his spear and looked at Yushi with absolute animosity. It was only then that Yushi noticed how laden with sweat Yani was; his battered, bruised and bloodstained body was literally pouring with perspiration. For some reason, the sight repulsed Yushi.

Yushi Kenronri: (He walks over to Yani’s beaten form) You have been quite a pain Captain Kohei. A real pain… but I will stick to my mission and merely remove from you your spiritual power. (Yani spits in his direction and prepares to make a move –) Bakudō #31 Sanka Kashi. (Three chain-like arms, made from yellow spiritual energy, shoot from the ground and grab Yani around his neck, hoisting him up and squeezing tightly enough to restrict his already shallow breathing) Do you really think you can do anything significant in your condition? Is this what your blinding pride drives you to do? (He moves closer to Yani, kneels down on one knee so his eyes stare scornfully into Yani’s and then places his palm on the man’s chest) Just be grateful that I decided to leave you with your life.

Right at the moment that Yushi was about to execute the spiritual power removal technique upon Yani, the Jūzō Hoshō Captain’s body reacted on its own and he instantly flash stepped a short distance away. The sound of a person wretching on their own blood made Yushi turn back to look at Yani; a long sapphire spike protruded from the ground and was impaled deep in the centre of Yani’s neck. Yani’s eyes widened in fear as blood gurgled and spilled profusely from his mouth with his zanpakutō soon reverting to its sealed form. The sapphire dome that stood around them was next as it cracked and then serenely shattered into countless microscopic shards. As the sparkling shards scattered majestically in the air, the sapphire protrusions that littered the environment also began to shatter gracefully into microscopic shards, starting from the area around Yani and quickly spreading outwards like a chain-reaction.

Yushi Kenronri: (He takes one last look at Yani as the man’s eyes finally lose their lustre and his body slowly slumps to the ground) A fitting death for you Captain Kohei; killed by your own pride. (He turns to walk off and, as he begins to note the raging spiritual pressures of his comrades Kyōbō Sōdo and Akihiko Seinosuke, he is suddenly deprived of all sensory and spiritual perception) Ahh… there’s the after-effects from Zenchi no Chikaku... I’ll never get used to this sensory deprivation, but since it’s only temporary, I don’t care. (Although he cannot feel, smell, hear, taste, see or sense anything Yushi drops to his bum) Hey, Nan-chan, it’s ironic isn’t it? Such a beautifully magnificent death for such an ugly man.

Painless Consequences

Akarui watched as Majo continued not to heed her advice, attacking him head on and ending up several meters from him every time she did. She would wince every time she watched her friend get thrown long distances from him, hit with the flat of the blade, or stomped on. She could hardly stand it. Standing with both swords in a vice grip, she flash stepped towards Kyobo, who seemed unaware of her oncoming attack. She was surprised to find herself recovering from another hit before she even knew what had hit her. She cursed under her breath and glared at him as he engaged Majo once again. It seemed that only she could keep up with him in his current state - and that he was deliberately ignoring her. Focusing on Majo seemed to be his goal, apparent through his vicious strikes and wide eyes. His roars were likely being heard by many a captain around the area. The fact that he had released his Bankai so soon had most likely been surprising to his comrades, and even to Majo herself.

Something was off about this man, that much she could tell just by looking upon his disheveled appearance the first time she had seen him. Akarui was never one for sitting back at judging based upon appearances, but she had done the same thing when Tomoyo had confronted her. She clutched her blades with her semi paralysed hands and grimaced. She’d have to stay calm. Rash behavior is what had gotten her into her situation. Rash behavior would not be what would get her out.

Another loud roar caused Akarui’s head to snap back up and stare at the sight before her. Majo had, somehow, managed to chain him down once again, even without her help. Although she knew he felt no pain, Majo was twisting the threads around her needle subconsciously, and grinning wickedly as before. She shivered as she watched her friend circle around him and deviously prod at his sides with her sharp needle. She didn’t even flinch as Kyobo once again broke free from his bonds and nailed her with a sharp jab to her left flank with the butt of his weapon. She was sent flying towards Akarui herself, who leaped forward to catch her friend as she nearly sailed past her. They skidded to a halt and Akarui nearly panicked as she watched Majo begin to fade in and out of consciousness, struggling to keep her eyes open. She spotted Kyobo out of the corner of her eyes and quickly flash stepped away, placing Majo on the ground before stepping in front of her and raising both blades without a word.

Kyobo rocketed forwards, colliding with her swords and digging his shoulder into her face. She grunted as blood spilt from her nose, but all that happened otherwise was the digging of her heels into the firm dirt beneath her feet. Kyobo seemed to be genuinely surprised at this, giving her the chance to push back. Akarui shoved him out of her way and flash stepped behind him. Even when she knew he could sense her, he still attempted to kill Majo once she had moved. Akarui dashed forward and captured him in a headlock, dragging him slowly away from her incapacitated friend. She drove her knee into his back and attempted to get him on the ground somehow by turning herself, but he resisted her efforts easily. He drove his elbow fiercely into her already damaged ribs, but she held fast. Roaring, Kyobo turned in her grip and swept her away with the flat of his axe. She crashed to the ground and watched as he turned and slowly made his way to Majo, who was regaining consciousness.

Akarui watched, with her blades laying at her side, as he raised his axe above his head with both hands and paused, as if to savor the moment. She got to her feet and let her reiatsu build as she stared angrily at his back. She quietly retrieved the chains still within her robe and flung them his way, pinning his arms in place. The sudden spike in power caught his attention - and the chains caught his arms - and he slowly turned his darkened eyes to meet her own. She slowly bent over to pick up her blades, cracked badly from the previous clash, all the while keeping her eyes on his. She took a deep breath and let out an even deeper sigh.

“You really are a piece of work, Sodo,” she said as she raised her arms before her. She smirked slightly as she saw his eyes narrow. “Bring forth a reflection, Tagara Kyomen!”

A light sheen of white enveloped her blades as she released her shikai, which disappeared a moment later, revealing glass swords. Kyobo immediately turned to face her, a confused scowl painting his face. “You can’t be serious,” he muttered loud enough for her to hear. He was interrupted by her sudden appearance before him. She attempted to slide past him and run her blades along his flank, but she was stopped short. She settled for rolling beneath his legs and managing a hit to his back. He flinched forward and turned, bringing his weapon along with him. As he attempted to slice her in half, she flash stepped away and quickly raised several large mirrors around him. He look around bewildered, and soon saw her through the narrow gaps between. She grinned.

“Did that little Priestess tell you the most I could erect at one time was a single mirror?” she asked, scrunching her nose a bit. “Wrong.”

Kyobo sneered. “You think this will hold me? Raikoho!” he shouted as he aimed his hado for the top, which appeared open. He was both surprised and angered when he watched another hexagonal mirror appear above the cage and absorb the blast. He fired a second one at the ground beneath him, finding his suspicion to be correct when the ground was obliterated to reveal another mirror, which then absorbed the blast. The other hexagonal mirrors that surrounded him, effectively trapping him in a many sided prison, seemed to glow with an eerie light. He continuously fired off hado after hado while Akarui laughed from outside the prison.

“Oh my, she didn’t tell you?”

Kyobo turned at the sound of her voice. “Tell me what?”

“Oh, wow. Kyobo Sodo, you have no idea how much trouble you’re in,” Akarui deadpanned. “To put it simply, you’re fucked. From every direction,” she told him as she quietly began to feed her own spiritual pressure into the mirrors.

Her spiritual pressure rose suddenly, and Kyobo felt his heart skip a beat. “You won’t win,” he growled.

Akarui merely laughed. “You know, the reason you’re able to resist her is because you’ve been in this position before. Majo has fought you, and you’ve fought her. You know her tricks and she knows yours. The difference here is that you have never faced me, and nobody bothered to fill you in on my Zanpakuto or techniques - and that will inevitably be your downfall. Hansha no Iro!”

Kyobo grit his teeth as he watched the mirrors around him begin to glow fiercely, each one of them radiating the immense power stored from his attacks. He shielded his eyes as the light burst forth and barreled towards him, enveloping him. He was surprised to feel no pain, even with his Zanpakuto ability. He continued to cover his eyes, yet the most he felt from the light around him was an invasive presence that seemed to permeate his skin. He felt his blood run cold, but that was all. He had been expecting unimaginable pain, based on what Akarui had said, but when the light died down and the dust cleared, all that stood between himself and Akarui were the falling shards of the shattered mirrors. He shot her a bewildered look as she simply grinned, leaning casually on one of her swords as it stood stuck in the dirt. “The fuck?” he asked, genuinely confused.

“Like I said,” she responded, her impish grin replaced by stone cold focus and determination. “You’re fucked.” And she snapped her fingers.

Realization immediately rang throughout Kyobo’s mind as short glass spears protruded from every part of his exposed body, some of them even penetrating his steel armor and leaving penny-sized holes. He crumpled to the ground, dropping his axe and clawing at his bloodied face.

Akarui walked slowly toward him. “I’m going to assume that you weren’t expecting that,” she said with a grunt. When Kyobo lifted his head, his face was painted with a desperate fear as he tried to see out of his mutilated left eye, which still had a glass shard stuck in it. From what she could tell, what with it sticking straight out of his eye, she’d managed to partially blind him. She knew he couldn’t feel the pain, but if his sudden rise in spiritual pressure was any indication, he was not happy about it.

“I told you,” she whispered, kneeling down to meet his one good eye. “I know all about you, and you know nothing about me. So what do you say, hm? Shall we do a dance and see if we can remedy that?”

The fight between Jisano and Kie needs to end soon, but Kie should remain alive. I suggest that the head-captain intervene. Also, it is recommended that everyone take notice of the head-captain's presence (I speak of Umemoto).

{Faceless Dead: All Men Must Die}

Enma: Just face it, you're going down and you're gonna have a hard fall!

Enma immediately drove at Gyako, nonchalantly allowing himself to be slashed across the neck, and delivered a decapitating slash of his own that was narrowly avoided by the Hoshō Lieutenant. Enma continued his assault and began swinging around his dual hook swords like a madman whilst Gyako did his best to simultaneously avoid getting struck and land his own attacks.
Enma switched up his speed a gear, surprising Gyako, and thrust his right hook sword at Gyako’s neck but, as the Hoshō Lieutenant deflected the stab past his neck with his own blade, Enma followed up with a curving upward slash across his body with his right hook sword. Gyako clenched his jaw and used Enma’s torso as a platform to push himself away with his foot before the slash could hit.

Gyako: Izumi Maguma!!

Despite the familiarly condemning sight of magma fountains spurting up from the ground, Enma was less than impressed and he drove straight through one as he vehemently pressed Gyako, never letting up and never slowing down.

Enma: Come on Hoshō bastard!! All that mouth and this is all you’ve got?!

Gyako just ground his teeth irritatedly and attempted to pin him down with a blend of magma-enhanced strikes and Kidō spells. But Enma was aggressively persistent, ignoring and healing from all the magma-inflicted damage and intentionally severing his own limbs to escape from Bakudō spells. Eventually the two separated and stood glaring at each other.

Enma: (He grins deviously) I only really need 25 seconds to kill you.

Gyako: *panting* That’s a pretty audacious claim for someone who’s only alive thanks to their zanpakutō.

Enma: *proudly* That’s exactly right you bastard, I can use my zanpakutō to the fullest! Do I even need to remind you which one of us has attained bankai? (Gyako’s eye twitches in irritation) But now, it’s time I ended this fight. (His reiatsu suddenly begins to build, surprising Gyako, and he seems to enter a state of tranquil fury) Shintai.

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Blood seemed to sweat profusely from the lower area of Aexus’ faceless visage as another of the arrows struck him in the back of the leg and he aggressively fended off Yvon with a burst of strength. Even if it was for a brief moment, Aexus could concentrate on all the arrows, but the sheer number of sharpened projectiles flying at him was endless and the fear inside him bubbled as he struggled to repel them.

Aexus: (Smashing away another load of arrows, he immediately begins spinning his zanpakutō) Hadō #58 Tenran!!!

The blade instantly released a wide powerful vortex of wind that managed to divert the arrows that drove in its direction just enough that they sailed past his body. Skilfully twirling his blade around his body to control the vortex’s path, he continued to divert most of the arrows that came, but some still planted themselves in his body. Fear.
Yvon turned Aexus’ actions into his own advantage and rifled towards Aexus’ rear like lightning, never once being touched by the multitude of arrows. Aexus couldn’t turn his body quick enough in the onslaught and he clenched his jaw in fear as Yvon appeared behind him, apathetically drawing his cutlasses and brought them down heavily in an x-shaped double slash to his back. A shrill cry of pure agony was loosed from Aexus’ face as the blood spurted copiously from the deep wounds in his back and several more arrows plunged into his flesh from the front. Fear; it grew slowly in his pit of his soul.
Yvon did not finished there and he brought his left cutlass sweeping round to rend Aexus’ head from his shoulders. Aexus, seeing the blade inching closer to his neck, regained his composure in that moment, swiftly arching his neck and dropping to a squat, the slash instead cutting off some of his jet black hair. All the while he was trying to repel the mass of incoming arrows. Fear; it bubbled up inside him and swelled, becoming something more.
Aexus rolled backwards, narrowly avoiding being vertically bisected by Yvon’s downward chop, and brought the flat of his blade sweeping upwards as he rose back to his feet, deflecting another load of arrows and making sure that none hit him in any vital areas. He looked wearily at Yvon, the blood loss starting to take its toll on his body, and subconsciously blended in with his surroundings. At that moment Aexus felt his body go cold and it seemed to move on autopilot as he began to weave around the arrows raining down on his location, knocking away the ones he couldn’t avoid with his blade. Primal fear; it served to fuel his body into surviving.

Despite Aexus’ actions Yvon could clearly see where he was fleeing, by watching the arrows that failed to reach the ground. He immediately raced after the Gotei Captain, his hawk-like gaze never leaving his target’s location, flanking him and delivering a sharp downward chop to his right shoulder. Aexus rapidly twisted his body around to avoid an arrow and block the strike with his left arm, tanking another few arrows into his damaged back with a grunt as he did so. However Yvon’s strike was stronger than he had anticipated, throwing him off balance and falling backwards. Yvon saw this as an opportunity and immediately brought his other cutlass swerving down to slash him across the chest.

Aexus: (His reiatsu sharply ignites all of a sudden and he swings his blade up as it begins to glow with a dark hue) Wasureppoi Yūyami!!!

The two blades met with a loud clashing noise as a blinding omnidirectional wave of dark light burst from Aexus’ zanpakutō and washed over the area.

Yvon blinked for a second and looked around at the sea of needles protruding from the ground. Why were they there? In fact why was he there? He narrowed his eyes suspiciously as he began to wonder what was occurring.
Behind one of the still intact trees, Aexus panted heavily and he wiped the blood from his faceless visage with the back of his free hand. He looked like a voodoo doll with the amount of arrows impaled in his body. Knowing it wouldn’t be long before the temporary effects of Wasureppoi Yūyami wore off, Aexus, with a hidden grimace, began to remove the most painful and debilitating arrows from his body causing blood to seep generously from each new hole.

Aexus’ eyes suddenly widened and he hastily ducked as the tree he was hiding behind was cleanly sliced through. Aexus swiftly turned his body and strained as he blocked Yvon’s following strike. He stumbled backwards and yelled out as he was forced backwards by his opponent with Yvon delivering an unyielding tirade of varied sword strokes, each aimed at inflicting fatal damage.

Aexus: (He struggles intensely to combat Yvon’s successive strikes) This wouldn’t be so hard if I hadn’t taken an arrow to the knee… (He locks Yvon’s blades dead and grunts in frustration as Yvon sends him flying with a heavy kick to his torso)

Yvon: Infidel! Who are you!? Are you an enemy of the Thirteen… (He winces as his memory falters) Are you an enemy of mine?

Aexus sighed as the broken record continued to play before attempting to flash step into a more tree-covered area of the battlefield. Yvon frowned disparagingly at the lack of reply that he was receiving and instantly followed when a sudden burst of reiatsu permeated their vicinity. Both Captains stopped in their tracks as the vile weight of the spiritual pressure washed over their bodies.
Fear.
Aexus turned his head in the direction of the noxious reiatsu before staring back at his opponent and was surprised to see Yvon looking up into the sky, wide-eyed and frozen in his position. Pushing thoughts of how strange it looked to back of his mind, he raced at the Hoshō Captain and engaged him in the fight. Despite Yvon lowering his head to view the incoming Captain, it was like he was gazing straight through Aexus. His adversary noticed his change in mentality too as he managed to land a slash through his shoulder. Fear; the reiatsu Yvon was feeling reminded him of something dark and it was numbing his reflexes.

In the recesses of Yvon’s mind, irrational fear was growing and he couldn’t work out why. Was it because of the reiatsu that had just arrived? It did feel very familiar yet at the same time dangerously threatening. Was the owner of said reiatsu an ally of his or an ally of the person attacking him? His troubled thoughts were interrupted by a heavy uppercut to the chin that sent him soaring backwards into his field of submerged arrows. Yvon recovered quick enough and rose to his feet again but Aexus was upon him, inflicting a few cuts to his person before Yvon side-stepped another blow and flash stepped into the sky, his gapped memories doing him no favours and the vile reiatsu still impeding his ability to function.

Aexus: (He points his index finger at Yvon who is above him) Bakudō #61 Rikujōkōrō!!

Six thin beams of light instantly slammed around Yvon’s midsection, immobilising him in midair. Aexus stepped into the sky and stood before Yvon with a tired but victorious grin on his face.

Aexus: (He plunges his zanpakutō into the centre of Yvon’s chest) I’ve resolved not to kill you, murderer. Instead, I‘ll render you a hollow shell unable to remember anything.

Yvon: (Time slows for Yvon, as Aexus’ hands move painfully slow towards him, and certain images and scenes from his past suddenly flash before his eyes) …

Aexus: (He calmly reaches for Yvon’s head, both hands glowing with a dark hue, but stops for a split second when he sees Yvon’s intense hawk-like eyes boring into his own) Huh…

Yvon: *quietly* It is over, infidel.

Aexus: (He realises too late that just over a hundred of the arrows previously embedded in the ground hands were floating around him and he grabs Yvon’s head between his hands) Soru no Kokū!!

Yvon: (Resisting the Bakudō, he drops his cutlasses and instantly grips Aexus’ wrists like a vice) Kagirinai Kyoudan Koji!

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Senya sat serenely in her office in the lotus position, her eyes closed and her body attuned to the various spiritual energy signatures that were resonating from different parts of Seireitei. One, two, three, four… nine bankai had been released by Gotei officers, yet only four were still being actively maintained. It was troubling to think that already two officers had been killed, one of which had been a Captain. Another officer had seemingly lost their spiritual power but she could still faintly feel a Captain’s reiatsu coming from the same location as the former. Though, it was somewhat comforting when she sensed the Kenpachi’s brief victory over one of the Jūzō Hoshō but her momentary happiness for him vanished when she sensed another more imposing Jūzō Hoshō Captain challenge him.
It seemed like seconds before alarm bells began to ring in Senya head when she felt Captain Geißt’s reiatsu dip as she combated her own Jūzō Hoshō opponent. This one’s reiatsu was overflowing with rage and Senya could tell that they were dangerous, whoever they were. It was time she got involved. She didn’t want to lose another Captain, especially one as experienced as Kie Geißt.

Senya Tatami: (Her eyes remain closed) Lieutenant Tome.

Īkagen Tome: (The short-haired female immediately flash steps in front of her Captain) Yes ma’am?

Senya Tatami: Head over to Captain Ajibana as quickly as possible. He is alone and his Lieutenant is devoid of spiritual power. Lend your aid as necessary and take down anyone that threatens Seireitei.

Īkagen Tome: Yes ma’am. (She flash steps away)

Senya calmly exhaled and opened her eyes. Picking up her silver stave from her lap and getting to her feet, she walked over to the balcony of her office and overlooked Seireitei before allowing her gaze to settle on the location of Kie Geißt’s reiatsu. Then, she was gone, having already flash stepped a fair portion of the distance in order to protect her Captain from further harm.

Senya Tatami: (As she flash steps towards Captain Geißt’s location, her eyes widen in horror as a certain reiatsu suddenly permeates the vicinity of Seireitei) Satomi… Umemoto…?

An Unfair Advantage

Kie stood before Jisano, her body alight with the power provided by her sacrifice. He stared at her, his mind seemingly elsewhere.

Kie had sensed it as well. The appearance of the woman the Juzo Hosho Captains answered to, and the disappearance of another Juzo Hosho captain along with Akumu. Jisano was absolutely fuming. Kie allowed herself a moment of respite while her opponent seethed.

“Bitch… What is she doing here?!” Jisano practically shouted.

Kie grimaced.

“This could be a slight problem,” Sumiko whispered loud enough for Kie to hear. “Another one of our captains down, and by her hand…”

This is going to be harder than I anticipated… Kie thought to herself as she parried another strike from Jisano’s sword and spun around him, deciding to take the defensive. She let her feet carry her in between his strikes and swipes, his kicks and punches. He only grew angrier with each missed hit. Kie soon found an opening and thrust her spear forward, slicing deeply into his flank before flash stepping a great distance from him. She could practically feel his frustration from where she stood.

He growled as he approached her again and attempted to behead her with a large horizontal swipe. Kie ducked beneath it and rolled between his legs, standing and turning around to slice into his shoulder in one motion. He turned to meet her and shoved his blade forward and into her left shoulder, as though attempting to sever her already severed arm. Kie had been right, as moments later Jisano ripped his blade upwards in an attempt to loose the arm from her body, but was surprised to find that his blade only passed through it. He was even more surprised to find that the arm was solid again when she brought her palm forward and into his throat. He grunted as she pinned him to the ground and tightened her grip.

After a moment Jisano kicked her away and swiped at her as he sat up, only to find her several meters from him. He quickly got to his feet and lunged forward, clashing with Kie as she reached for him. She narrowed her eyes at him as she pushed away and held her weapon out in front of her, glaring into his eyes.

“Just stand still so I can rip you limb from limb!” he shouted as he attempted to skewer her once again. Kie sidestepped easily and slammed her weapon against his own, nearly ripping it from his grip. He roared and kicked her in the chest, fracturing her ribs further and sending her careening into the side of another hill. She quickly stood from the crater and dodged Jisano as he slammed into the ground, attempting to crush her with sheer force. She watched as the dust cleared and revealed his silhouette, and he rocketed forward, grabbing her by her cape and throwing her violently into the air.

Kie thrashed about as she attempted to balance herself, but was interrupted by Jisano’s knee roughly boring into her abdomen and cracking her armor. Kie reacted swiftly, attempting to slice through his neck. He blocked the strike with his zanpakuto and slammed his elbow into the back of her head, causing her to fall unconscious as she fell to the ground with a loud ‘thud.’ Jisano landed on top of her, only to find himself suddenly sinking into the ground. He pulled at his trapped feet to no avail, realizing that they were already stuck well above his ankle. Kie appeared just behind him and placed her spear to his neck.

“Did you Juzo Hosho think you were the only one’s with knowledge of Kido higher than the ninety-ninth level?” Kie asked, slightly incredulous. “My, my… how wrong you were.”

“What… what the hell did you do?!” Jisano accused as he struggled to free himself.

“Hado One Hundred and Three: Reiteki shimeshi suna,” Sumiko answered for her. “Spiritual Dampening Sand…”

“I see she knows the spell,” Kie observed. “Quite well, seeing as this must have been where the idea of your spiritual dampeners came from… but nevertheless,” she said, returning her attention to Jisano. “The more you struggle, the faster your spiritual pressure is drained from you, and the faster you sink. However, I know a way to speed it up a little.”

“The fuck you talking about…?” Jisano asked as he once again attempted to pull at his leg, only to find himself sinking lower, as she had said.

“I’m not going to explain myself to you any further. You have heard enough about me. Hado One Hundred and Four: Kangoku no Yurui Chikyu.” Jisano found himself struggling to move as the sand began to act seemingly on it’s own, wrapping around his legs and arms and eventually coating his body in the substance. Kie held her hand out in front of her, palm tilted upward, and squeezed. The sand constricted around Jisano, who let out a pained groan. As it grew tighter around him more of his spiritual pressure was released from his body, and Kie could feel it steadily dropping, but she felt uncertain.

Something was off, and she noticed it too late.

Jisano’s blade exploded from within the prison, sliding through her armor with ease. Kie, though shell-shocked, reacted quickly and darted backward, holding her abdomen as she went. With blood leaking through her fingers, she watched as Jisano slowly freed himself from within the prison, though it took him a few tries to wriggle free. As he spilled onto the ground in a heap of sand and clothes, he raised his head to glare at her devilishly. Kie ground her teeth.

I need to end this soon. If I don’t…

“I’ll kill you!” Jisano roared. Kie felt a twinge of satisfaction when she noticed the lack of gusto in his voice and demeanor.

Kie finally allowed her own anger to shine through as she raced forward to meet his blade. “Like hell you will!” she spat. As they clashed, Kie was only able to hold on for a moment before he started pushing her steadily back. While attempting to resist his power, Kie shifted her left arm slowly to the right side of her waist. When Jisano noticed this, Kie took the opportunity to bring it upward and slam it into his chin - hard. He stumbled back, stunned by the sudden impact, and soon found himself once again pinned beneath the shaft of Kie’s spear. Jisano struggled against her, but was unable to free himself, despite his strength being far more potent than hers. As she released the shaft from her hands and placed them together as if praying, Jisano expected to be able to slip away and offer her more payback, but only found the weapon pushing tighter upon his neck. Kie whispered under her breath and Jisano, feeling quite unlike himself, let a bit of fear permeate his reiatsu as he listened to her ancient chanting. Kie herself remained straddled over Jisano’s chest, pinning him with her own body as her power grew to even larger heights than before, somehow stifling Jisano’s in the process.

“Be witness to the power that Sotoki and Kotei hold... Unmei no Shīru - Ketsugō Shita,” Kie spoke solemnly as she placed her palm above his face. Pain immediately followed as Jisano felt a massive amount of his own spiritual pressure being taken from him. He struggled feverishly against it, writhing beneath Kie and her surprisingly heavy body.

Kie was not without pain either. Though Jisano was being relieved of his own power, there had to be a place for it to go. Absorbing it into herself was a painful process, one that she would not be able to handle for much longer.

After another moment, she broke off the sealing, closing her palm and sealing it inside herself. She hissed in pain as she tried to move, pulling herself off of the Juzo Hosho Captain and standing above him. His breathing was shallow and his eyes narrow, but he was alive. Kie was going to fix that. She raised her spear over his torso, fully intending to end his life when something stopped her. That would make me no better than them, she thought to herself. As much as it pains me, he must remain alive. The idea left her with a bitter taste in her mouth. Soon that bitterness was replaced by the taste of iron. And then the taste of blood.

Looking down, her eyes stretched wide as she finally noticed that Jisano was grabbing onto something - a pole, rebar, or another dull and rusted object. Whatever he was holding onto was stuck through her torso and had exited through the back. Her armor fell to pieces, shattered by the sudden attack, and Jisano was on his feet again. He grabbed her by the right shoulder and roughly pulled the object from her - which Kie then realized was part of a support beam - and ran her through again, twisting it violently as he did. Blood was forced from Kie’s mouth and flowed rapidly as Jisano continued his savage assault on her already manglede body. When she finally dropped her spear as Jisano once again thrust the bar through her torso, she heard a pained Sumiko speak up.

“That’s enough, Jisano,” she said, her voice tinged with a bit of worry for her fallen enemy.

When Jisano turned to retort, slouching heavily and looking tired and disheveled, Kie fell limply to the ground, and what remained of her armor shattered and her spear was snapped in two, returning to the two arming swords she carried at her sides. Both of the blades were shattered. She reached for them feebly, unwanted tears welled up in her eyes as she gripped lightly at the handle of Sotoku, feeling the spirits within her blades calling for her as she wept silently. Kie’s blood was seeping out of her body and wetting the ground, dying it a bloody crimson in mere seconds. She shivered as cold began to writhe into her bones, and her eyes felt heavier than they ever had. Jisano turned and drove the beam into her body again, pinning her to the ground. Kie groaned in agony as blood once again found its way out of her mouth.

“Shut up, piece of useless shit,” Jisano replied to Sumiko. To Kie it had sounded like a simple jumble of incoherent noises. She felt a painful twinge of laughter in her gut when she realized just how much that would have fit a neanderthal like him.

“She’s had enough. There’s no need for all of this-” Sumiko's plea was cut short by the massive spiritual pressure that was racing toward the three of them, and Kie smiled a bittersweet smile as she curled in upon herself painfully.

"Yes, that is quite enough. Now, if you would, please step away from my friend."

Hey guys. I just finished reading all the posts that leads up to this point. Whenever my character can be introduced to the battle that is going on right now, wether he is going to help someone or simply fight by himself, just contact me. It's been a while, I'm excited to post again.

[Blazing Sword! The Shame of Defeat]

'That’s exactly right you bastard, I can use my zanpakutō to the fullest! Do I even need to remind you which one of us has attained bankai? But now, it’s time I ended this fight.'

Gyako's eye twitched with irritation. In the distance, his Captain's reiatsu had subsided, and his enemie's had all but disappeared... however, another had appeared in the same vicinity, one that was much more massive than any of the others around, excluding that of Head Captain Umemoto. Gyako knew this was his chance - he prove to his Captain, for once and for all, that he was no waste of space, that was even if his Captain would bother to understand what he was saying, or just grunt like an ape and resume whatever activity he was participating in at the time.

'Bankai?! YOUR BANKAI IS A WASTE OF SPACE AND ENERGY!!!' Gyako's reiatsu spiked in response to the rise in Enma's own reiatsu and they clashed in explosion of light and energy, magma spewing everywhere from Gyako's Zanpakuto. Again, they clashed, with the same result - a battle between their spiritual energies and their Zanpakutou's abilities. Even though he was constantly being burned and melted, Enma continued to regenerate at ridiculous speeds.

'Izumi Maguma: Kazan!

As the volcano began to form, Enma looked down, grinned and shook his head at Gyako, as if to say 'I won't be caught by that attack again'. Gyako snarled at him.

'Bakudo No. 75, Gochutekkan!'

The smug look was wiped off Enma's face, as he realised that he had been tricked, but disappeared again, as he knew that the attack would hurt, but he would still be able to regenerate. The volcano exploded upwards, with a massive flash of red, a burst of lava and an earthshaking BOOM, which echoed throughout the battleground. Enma was swallowed up by the resulting explosion of magma and disappeared from view, though Gyako figured he would still be alive, with his regeneration ability. The explosion gradually cleared and Enma came back into view, still healing from the blast, but the smug look had been replaced on his face.

'Hado No. 73, Soren Sokatsui!'

The blue blast was fired towards Enma, but his face took on a look of resolve and he flash-stepped out of the way, then reappeared behind Gyako. Enma swung his blade, which was parried by Gyako and the two ground their blades together, hoping they could force the other away. Neither moved. Gyako flash-stepped, as Enma's blade came swinging through the air, and brought his blade upwards, behind Enma's outstretched arm, cutting into his torso.

'Curse you!'

Enma's face contorted with rage and he flash-stepped towards Gyako again, then left an after-image, which Gyako struck at and his blade passed through. Enma thrust his blade forwards, right into Gyako's back, who winced with pain and spun, bringing his blade around with a rageful attack. It missed the mark and Enma bounced backwards, enjoying his greater agility.

'You smug bastard... I'll get you. Bakudo No. 63, Rikorojoro!'

The yellow poles of energy struck Enma and he struggled to move. Gyako flash-stepped again, appearing right in front of Enma.

'This is my greatest ability. I figured I wouldn't use it until it was absolutely necessary...'

However Enma seemed to sag, suddenly, his energy dropping and his blade seemed to change shape, then turned into his sealed form. Now he was looking worse for wear and looked exactly how Gyako felt. Gyako breathed heavily and started for Enma.

'Cheat death, Namakubi!' Enma yelled, his spirit still not broken.

'You're releasing your Shikai? What a waste of time... your energy is essentially gone and you won't last for long against me in Shikai like that. I guess you haven't really thought this through... what are you hoping to achieve?'

'Your death! That's what...'

'Even if you do, then what?'

Enma stopped, a curious look on his face. 'What do you mean?'

Gyako sighed. 'If you somehow manage to defeat me, then what will you do? Will you go after my Captain...? You did say that you would protect your Head Captain and now she's turned up to fight my Captain... how will you save her when you're that worn already?'

'Shut up!'

Gyako did exactly that, but went in for a full-on frontal assault, striking at Enma with his Zanpakuto and wearing him down even further. Enma was healing, but much slower than before and it seemed that every time he healed a cut, another would appear. It was endless. Even the burns were taking their time to heal. Finally Gyako grew tired of it and decided to end Enma with a brutal attack. Instead of using his final ability, he would just just use Izumi Maguma again.

'Izumi Maguma!' The fountains began to burst out of the ground, heading upwards, while Enma avoided them. His reiatsu rising again, Gyako used Izumi Maguma: Kazan.

'Izumi Maguma: Kazan!'

The volcano erupted underneath the whole area and Enma was caught in the blast, while trying to avoid the smaller-radius blasts from Izumi Maguma. When the smoke cleared, he was seen only just barely standing, his wounds still not healed and his energy almost gone.

'Get lost. I refuse to fight you in that condition. You're a disgrace.'

Enma howled with fury. 'You can't do that! I still have some fight in me!!!'

'No, you don't. You look like you're about to keel over...'

'So what?! I'm from Squad 11! I'll die instead of losing, you bastard!'

Gyako shook his head. 'Not by my hand you won't. If it's such a disgrace for you to not die, then I'm certainly not going to honor a useless piece of flesh like you... instead, I'll let you embrace that disgrace... you won't even be able to follow me and, just to make certain you won't, Bakudo No. 73, Tozansho!'

Gyako left, while Enma was trapped in the triangle-shaped Bakudo, his Zanpakuto reverting back to its sealed form as he did so.

After writing and rewriting 90% of this post, twice, I believe this is decent enough to be posted. I'm not entirely happy with it, but I can't really think of anything else to improve it...

[The will to protect]

Senato stared at his lieutenant, who remained slumped on the ground with his katana in his hand, “I need to do something now, before Shiho acts rash.” He thought to himself

“Senato.” Chikai began, “I’ve finished analyzing the bakudo, even though it is only one of the 92nd level, the raw power of the man who created it, has made it extremely powerful.”

Senato thought for a moment attempting to figure out a way to shatter this unusually strong bakudo. “How many iterations of the 91st hado do you think it would take to break it?” He questioned.

“Probably between 5 and 7 full powered versions.” Chikai replied.

“Then we have a way out.” Senato spoke with determination. “I will channel 7 iterations of it through my nearest stars and use that to shatter the bakudo.”

“Are you insane?!” Chikai objected, “That would severely injure you, if not kill you!”

“Not necessarily.” Senato replied, “If I were to time all 7 iterations to strike simultaneously, then I could use my cloak to deflect most of the power leaving me with minor injuries. I know that it will leave me without my last line of defence, but I can’t stay here either!” He looked at Shiho whom remained against the wall. “At that distance, he won’t be affected by the blast at least...” He sighed, “Gekido, Ketsui, how are the others fairing?”

“Captain Kohei has been killed.” Gekido began, “Captain Geibt has been defeated though the head captain has come to her rescue. Captains Shin, Hyosho and Gingumaru are currently in combat, and Captain Abel won his fight though is now up against that Seinosuke guy.” Gekido replied.

“Yani...” Senato was shocked that he hadn’t even noticed the death of his comrade himself, “We are losing ground and captains slowly, but surely. Kei was one of the stronger captains and even she was defeated... we’ll have to rest our hopes on the head captain... and Livius...” he sighed, “Unfortunately Livius is the only one left among us that stands a decent chance against Akihiko Seinosuke, so we’ll have to hope that he will be able to pull a victory out of it. Where are the rest of the enemies, Ketsui?”

“Among the enemy captains, none are currently within the vicinity, so we are safe. Though there are some very powerful reiatsus out there, it seems that one very powerful enemy has struck down another Juzo Hosho captian... and is now attacking multiple allied soul reapers.” Ketsui replied.

“Striking down one of their own?!” Simply the thought of this shocked Senato to his core. “To strike down our friends, their enemies can still be excused with war, but to strike down your own comrades... We cannot let such a barbaric enemy defeat us!” He was now even more determined to escape. He looked to the stars around him, selecting the best positioned ones for his escape. He then began his chant. “Limit of the thousands hands, respectful hands, unable to touch the darkness. Shooting hands unable to reflect the blue sky. The road that basks in light, the wind that ignited the embers, time that gathers when both are together, there is no need to be hesitant, obey my orders. Light bullets, eight bodies, nine items, book of heaven, diseased treasure, great wheel, grey fortress tower. Aim far away, scatter brightly and cleanly when fired. Hado #91. Senjū Kōten Taihō!” The spears of light appeared around the stars and then fired off towards Senato, striking in one powerful explosion. As they struck, Senato’s clock activated and began shielding him from the explosion. Once the explosion had past, Senato slowly lifted himself off the ground, his now visible Shihakusho was tattered and lightly burnt from the blast, but he was barely harmed by the blast.

Shiho was barely affected by the blast. He remained slumped against the wall, staring at the blade that was his zanpakuto. Senato looked to him before walking towards him. “Shiho..?” Senato spoke in a soft, concerned voice. “Shiho, can you hear me?” But Shiho did not respond, he was consumed in his own depression. His one purpose in life, protecting others with his power, was stripped from him. He had nowhere to go, nothing to turn to. He was, in his eyes, useless.

“Why didn’t he just finish me off?” Shiho questioned aloud, “I don’t want to live like this, I have no reason to live...” Senato stared at him, unable to comprehend what his lieutenant, his closest friend, was saying.

“Shiho!” He shouted, but got no response, “SHIHO!” still no response. He raised his hand up, then brought it down to slap Shiho across his face. This immediately shook Shiho out of his current state, bringing his attention to his captain, standing before him, tears in the corners of his eyes. “Don’t you EVER say something like that again!” Senato shouted.

“C-captain...” Shiho was completely surprised by the state of his captain, they had been through many situations, but his captain always showed strength, suppressing his sadness or grief to keep his subordinates and fellow captains from worrying. But this was the first time he had seen his captain shed a tear.

“I will get you your powers back,” Senato claimed, attempting to suppress his sadness, “No matter what, I WILL get them back for you!” He dropped his head, “Just please, do not give up on your life.”

Shiho stared at his captain, “How could I think so selfishly?!” he thought to himself, “It’s not just my captain, my friends too, how could I think to purposely leave them behind?!” He dropped the katana in his hand which caused Senato to look up when it fell to the ground, “I’m sorry... Captain.”

A small smile crept over Senato’s face, “Thank you. Shiho.” Sensing another spiritual pressure heading towards them, Senato stood up and turned to face the oncoming person. “Lieutenant Tome...” Senato began as the first squad lieutenant appeared before him, “I am glad to see you.”

Īkagen Tome stood before them, her ice cream-shaped earrings still swinging from the momentum she had but a moment ago. “My captain sent me to assist the two of you.”

“I see.” Senato replied, “Did she give you any further orders?”

“Only to lend my aid, and take down anyone that poses a threat to Seireitei.”

“In that case...” Senato’s voice trailed off as he turned to face in the direction of a very powerful reiatsu. “Whoever that is, they’re killing many of our subordinates. We can’t defeat them, but we can provide the others with an escape.”

Īkagen nodded.

Senato turned to Shiho preparing to speak. “No need to say anything, captain.” Shiho interjected, “It’s useless for me now anyway.” Senato pointed his palm at Shiho, then motioned towards Īkagen, a star then left Shiho’s body and entered that of Īkagen. “Tenshi no shukufuku.” Īkagen felt her reiatsu surge upwards. “This boost should bring you roughly to the level of a captain.” Senato stated.

Īkagen took a moment to adjust to her boosted power, “Even with a boost like this the captains are still being beaten. These enemies really are something else.” She thought to herself.

“Are you sure you want to join me?” Senato questioned, “I don’t want to force you into a situation you don’t want to be in.”

“The worst that could happen is I die.” She stated, completely deadpan, “It’s not like I haven’t dealt with that before.”

Shiho moved towards them, “Take me with you, captain. I can help lead the others to their escape.”

Senato and Īkagen looked at one another for a moment, “Fine.” Senato sighed, “On the condition that you get them and yourself to safety, and stay there.”

Shiho nodded. Suddenly Īkagen lifted Shiho up and hoisted him over her right shoulder.

“Īkagen wha-what are you doing?” Shiho shouted

“Someone has to bring you with us.” She stated dryly.

With that, they were off. Speeding directly in the direction of the head captain of the Juzo Hosho; Satomi Umemoto.

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“Just what the hell is this woman?!” The 4th seat of squad 2 shouted as he saw countless allies being dissolved by Satomi Umemoto’s bankai.

“We can’t give up!”

“We have to defend Seireitei!”

“For our comrades!”

These were just some of the things he heard, before countless screams of pain as his friends were being dissolved.

“The trash keeps pouring out from every nock and cranny in this place.” Satomi stated, furious at the constant flow of weak shinigami which continued to get in her way. “JUST DIE!” She pointed her blade at them, a cloud of shinigami, and the fumes flowed out at them.

Suddenly 12 shinning stars flew in between the shinigami and the oncoming fumes. “Hado #58 Tenran!” Vortexes charged out from the stars, blowing the fumes away from the shinigami. Senato now stood between the shinigami and Satomi Umemoto.

“Captain Ajibana!” multiple shinigami shouted out in joy.

Īkagen landed in front of the group and placed Shiho on the ground.

“YOU INSOLENT FILTH!” Satomi screamed, “I WILL WIPE YOU OUT OF EXISTANCE!” A huge wave of fumes cam soaring towards him and the shinigami behind him.

Senato positioned his 15 stars in a mesh-like pattern, “Tenku no tate! Bakudo #81 Danku!” The stars filled in the space between them with a wall of light, and in front of those, the Dankus were positioned. The fumes crashed against the overlapping barriers, and began to break through them.

“Pull back!” Shiho screamed to the shinigami, “Everybody retreat now!”

Senato raised his palms up to the sky, “The storm clouds gather, the winds begin to howl. The god of the skies smites the insolent. The dragon king of the eastern seas begins his conquest of the west. Storm, disperse, reform.” The sky around him grew dark as he lowered his palms to face his opponent, “Howl, pour, strike! Hado #94 Arashi no ryū arekuruu” A giant dragon made of wind formed behind Senato and charged towards the fumes which had almost completely broken through the barriers. As the dragon struck, it pushed the fumes back, partially dispersing the cloud. A second dragon, made of water, followed quickly after the wind dragon. It struck the cloud, and mixed with the fumes, before crashing to the ground as a corrosive acid. Lastly a third dragon, made of lightning, flew directly at Satomi, who raised her blade in response. With one simply strike she sent the dragon of course, which resulted in it striking a nearby building, which was completely destroyed, not even the smallest pieces of rubble remaind.

Satomi stared at Senato with contempt, “You filthy rat.”

“H-ho-how?!” Senato thought to himself, “That was one of my strongest kido and she just brushed it aside like nothing?!” He turned to look behind him, and saw the shinigami retreating. “Good, I should at least be able to buy them time to escape.”

While Senato was defending against Satomi, Īkagen pulled a black glove over her right hand. She clenched it into a fist then raised it up into the air, “Randomize! Museifu no Hako!” The glove on her hand shone then disappeared as it was replaced by a metallic black dagger with a white infinity sign engraved onto it, and multiple clear crystals in its hilt. She then proceeded to swallow the dagger whole and hold her arms stretched out by her side. “Bankai! Museifusuke!” With that, a pair of black metal-clad gloves, identical in appearance to its sealed form, covered both her hands. Shortly after Senato completed his Hado attack, she moved to his side. She now had a grenade launcher in her hands.

Senato turned to see Īkagen next to him, ready to fight. He returned his view to their enemy how watched them in disgust. “I’ve used a very large portion of my spiritual pressure just to deflect 2 of her attacks. I doubt that I will be able to hold out for very long, even with Īkagen’s help.” He focused his mind, refuelling his determination. “I will make sure that Shiho gets the others to rescue. Afterwards, I’ll have to put my faith in my comrades, and hope one will come to help.”

[The Amnesiac and the Traitor]

“Just…what happened?”

These words spilled from Yvon Gerard’s mouth as he stumbled through the strange world he suddenly found himself in. There were many things he didn’t understand. Why was he dressed like this? Where did he get this cutlasses from? Why was the ground covered in arrows?

Actually, more importantly, just where was he?

This was a strange and unknown world to him. The sky looked different compared to what he used to and the architecture of the surrounding area was foreign, as if he was in a different nation. Was that it? Had he been brought to another nation? It certainly wasn’t Damascus—he’d heard stories of what those lands looked like. The Mongols didn’t have lands, so much as frozen territory that they somehow survived in. So was this one of the Chinese states?

Yvon grimaced as a throbbing pain shot through his head as he tried to dig through his memories. For some reason, his body was in good shape. Granted, he had several wounds and this horrible migraine, but physically, his body was in great shape. He felt light and nimble, and his eyesight was better than ever. It was almost as if this body of his wasn’t even mortal. With this body, he’d be able to shoot down the invading barbarians without a problem.

That’s right. He was on a battlefield. That was his most recent memory. He seemed to still be on one, but this was different. He could hear shouts and screams all over the place, but he could someone ‘feel’ the positions of others better than any of his other senses could perceive them. There were many people fighting, and many more perishing with every passing moment when facing some strange supernatural force. There were several others with a larger ‘presence’ on the battlefield who seemed to be on Yvon’s level, but they were fighting each other, so there was no way for him to know who was friend and who was foe.

Had he been kidnapped by the enemy? No, that wouldn’t make sense. Yvon was standing in a parapet of an ally fort. He and about a dozen other archers were shooting down the barbarians that were charging the gate, killing one after another. He clearly remembered aiming at the general who led the charge, intending to end the fighting early…

That’s right. Someone had scaled the wall to attack Yvon, breaking from the rest of the group. Just as Yvon had loosed his arrow, a curved blade had flashed underneath the sunlight…and pierced through his throat—

Yvon abruptly dropped onto all fours and puked. The memories flashed through his mind sharply, making him feel tired and dizzy, making it difficult for him to even see right.

What was worse, his body was soon soaked, despite the fact that the sky had been clear and still was—not a rain cloud in sight. Was this land known for having rain showers without water?

Just what mad world had he come to?
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“TENRAN!”

Several dozen voices rang out as this single spell name was called and several gales of wind blew straight into the approaching haze. The haze visibly billowed, but didn’t change directions or even slow down. It simply swallowed up the spell and continued to wash over the shinigami who couldn’t retreat fast enough, reducing them to nothing.

“This is a bankai?!” Someone screamed out in desperation as the soldiers continued to retreat. “How does someone even fight against this? That woman is just letting it run wild, like she doesn’t care who she kills!”

They’d tried ever spell they could manage, but it seemed doubtful that even danku would be able to block these fumes, as it would simple flow around the protective spell. With the volume of the haze increasing so quickly, there didn’t seem to be a reasonable limit to this deadly attack.

But the shinigami soon had another reason to fear for their lives. With this haze blocking on direction, they were quickly cornered by the many hands that came from the other direction, plucking them all out of the air and quickly sapping them of all of their spiritual energy.

“Why…why…why? The captains would be collateral damage if no alternative was found, but why are even the innocent shinigami who can pose no threat being sacrificed? We were told to cripple them, not kill them, weren’t we? And yet…and yet you kill them without hesitation while speaking down to them.”

Tomoyo Daidōji gazed through her cascading tears, looking right through the thick haze that approached to find the distant figure of Satomi Umemoto. Slowly, her expression changed. He lips curled and widened into a smile that held no humor as her red cheeks burned.

“Really…you may be the first person I will ever hate, head-captain.”

Tomoyo’s two real hands clapped together as she took a deep, shaky breath, and she began chanting.

“Heavenly downpour of the Divine Ones, hail the cry of the dry. Bring with thee the heavy clouds. Bring with thee the blue sky. Purify the cursed taint and wash away doubt. Leave not a trace, for these dry lands mean nothing next to thy floods. Bakudo #120: Kenja no Eien Gōu.”

A ring of bright blue formed around Tomoyo’s hands and quickly spread out, forming a wide circle. It then shot straight into the air, melding with the sky above. Several seconds passed as the haze continued to approach Tomoyo, but she didn’t even wince. Just as the haze was just a few meters away, the sky seemed to fall. A heavy sensation became apparent on those nearby and even the haze seemed to register the feeling, as it slowly lost more and more of its speed.

Then it rained.

What fell from the sky wasn’t necessarily water, but spirit particles in a liquid form that strongly resembled water. Countless droplets showered Soul Society, falling onto the haze where it may have spread. Rather than halting, its volume quickly began to decrease as it was forced to compress, as the ‘rain’ forced the particles down to the ground, leaving the haze unable to function properly further than a certain distance from its source.

Tomoyo clearly registered the rise in spiritual pressure from the head-captain—she knew what was happening and who the cause of it was, and the woman was not pleased. Normally, Tomoyo would cower in the face of such anger, but she was far beyond the point where she could spare any more regret or guilt.

“…If it will save these people, then I can’t even choose to remain loyal to a nation led by a murderous dictator. Only you, Captain Umemoto, will I betray.”

{The Eleventh Hell}

Livius stared at Akihiko incredulously as he finished his explanation and began to snigger quietly. The snigger gradually developed into a cacophonous cackle as a look of furious glee crossed his face.

Livius: (He silently releases his shikai again and begins to pace slowly towards Akihiko as the knowledge of Akihiko begins to feed into his psyche again, once more complimenting the memories gained from Akumu) *ire tinges his shrill tone* You think you’re so clever don’t you! But you know nothing about Shishōmen! NOTHING!!! (His pace quickens slightly) Your dead cousin’s essences have already been assimilated into my very soul, Aki! Everything that she had and ever was became a part of me the moment I smote her! I still know everything about you and Shishōmen can still read you like an open book, even if you have sealed my bankai!! (His pace turns into a sprint and he raises his blade as he charges towards Akihiko) DO YOU THINK YOU’VE CHANGED ANYTHING, AKI!?

Livius’ eyes widened in shock when Akihiko suddenly appeared in front of him, driving his left blade straight for his torso. Knowing full well what would happen if he was struck, Livius hastily flung his blade down, deflecting the stab, but was forced to push himself backwards when Akihiko fluidly retracted his left arm and brought his right blade sweeping across his body. It was only thanks to his knowledge of his opponent and his ability to read Akihiko’s movements that Livius managed to avoid being hit and was able to evasively flash step away. But Akihiko didn’t leave him any time to recover properly and he continued to resolutely press the Kenpachi, greatly overwhelming the bankai forsaken Captain despite the seeming disadvantage he had.
After knocking the Gotei Captain backwards, Livius skidded to a halt and hastily fired Senjū Kōten Taihō, watching as the purple bolts of energy rushed towards their target, but Akihiko nonchalantly neutralized the Kidō before quickly pointing his finger at Livius and firing Gaki Rekkō in his direction. Livius choppily flash stepped around the green laser blasts and was immediately assaulted by a series of adroit stabbing motions that he hurriedly began blocking and dodging. Trying to avoid both Akihiko’s attacks and the energy blasts from the Kidō spell proved to be too much and he was sent flying backwards when one of the latter struck him in the chest, exploding lightly as it did so.
Livius grunted in annoyance as he returned to his feet but before he could even ready himself to retaliate against his opponent’s assault, Akihiko quickly rounded on him from behind, taking the Kenpachi by surprise with how fast his adversary was now seemingly moving, and swiftly shot Livius through his right shoulder with a Byakurai before ruthlessly bringing his right blade slicing through his lower back.

Livius: (A look of pure angst crosses his face as blood spurts from his wound… then his body abruptly vanishes and he sneers as he reappears directly behind Akihiko) Kageho! (He prepares to thrust his blade through Akihiko’s spine but is forced to hurriedly parry Akihiko’s own blade when it unexpectedly comes rushing towards him from a backwards stab) Tch!!

Akihiko: (He speaks as his body suddenly disappears and he reappears directly behind Livius, with the latter’s eyes widening in horror as Akihiko does so) Way of Onmitsu, 3rd of the Ronri: Kageho…

Before he had even finished speaking Akihiko had already plunged his left blade through the base of Livius’s spine, sending a chilling sensation temporarily coursing through Livius’ body. As Akihiko pulled out his left blade and prepared to strike with his right, Livius roared in a mix of anguish and frustration and violently spun to his right, making a wild swing for the Jūzō Hoshō Captain. Akihiko coolly parried the swing with his right blade, diverting the momentum of the swing past his body, and delivered a sharp jab to Livius’ face with his right elbow, sending him flying away from the power of the strike.

Akihiko: *disgust tinges his tone* Did you honestly think I wouldn’t recognise one of the Jūzō Hoshō’s own Hohō techniques? (He continues to speak as he watches Livius heatedly stagger to his feet) All your claims of knowing all of my moves and yet, this is all you can produce… hubris really is a common trait amongst you Gotei Shinigami…

Livius: *angrily* I let my guard down… and now I can’t flash step!! Was my bankai entity giving me that much of an advantage against this pretentious prick?? (He grimaces frustratedly but it slowly turns into a confident smirk as he begins speaking) I was planning to save this for someone else… but I guess I have no choice but to use it now. (Akihiko subtly raises an eyebrow in curiosity) You’re probably not aware of this Aki, but I was in Hell the last time you paraded around in Seireitei.

Akihiko: (His eyes narrow derisively; he knows full well about Livius going to Hell thanks to Captain Anenokoji) …

Livius: And I came back with a lot more than just the regular old increase in power… (His reiatsu very slowly begins to grow and he glares maniacally at Akihiko) Jigokujutsu: Kankai!!!

Livius’ reiatsu spiked massively and was maintained as a visibly devilish evil-coloured aura enshrouded his entire body, flowing off from his limbs and segmented Mohican like a demonic wispy fluid, and Hell’s miasma emanated from his mouth with every exhaled breath. Akihiko took it all in without batting an eyelid.

Livius: (He sneers psychotically) *his voice has deepened slightly and has a disturbing tone to it* Once I’ve broken those rings on your dual nodachi and got my ability to flash step and my bankai back, I’m gonna crush you, Aki!!!

The Kenpachi powerfully pushed off, cratering the ground that his feet had stepped from, and charged towards Akihiko at surprisingly immense speeds before viciously swinging his blade downwards, eliciting a nonchalant side-step from the Captain. Akihiko watched in concern while he moved away, as the ground was ruptured savagely from taking Livius’ strike instead, and was immediately forced to defend himself when the Kenpachi came hurtling towards him wildly swinging his blade around with precise deadly sword strokes.
Akihiko had been slightly surprised when Livius’ reiatsu slightly exceeded the level it was at when his bankai was active and even at how much stronger he had become physically, but was more shocked by how unnatural Livius’ reiatsu felt. At first Akihiko had mistaken Livius’ reiatsu as Hollow-like but after facing it for a little longer he realised how completely foreign it felt. He had encountered Hollow reiatsu countless times beforehand but Livius’ reiatsu was actually utterly dissimilar to it; it was unlike anything he had experienced before. It felt so insanely strangled and mangled that it was almost physically sickening to deal with. One thing was for certain though; Akihiko no longer felt like he was fighting a Shinigami.

Akihiko: (He puts some space between himself and Livius when his eyes narrow as he gazes across the battlefield, suddenly sensing the arrival of Satomi Umemoto’s depraved spiritual presence) That’s unmistakable. She’s finally become what she feared most.

Livius: (He wildly sprints towards his adversary as the latter is talking, rapidly cutting the distance made between them) TALKING ISN’T A FREE ACTION, AKI!!! (The density of the aura enshrouding his body seems to intensify around his lower leg and heel as he reaches Akihiko and leaps up above him) Nenshō Rinkyaku!!!

Livius immediately performed a front somersault and brought his heel crashing down with a ferocious axe kick. Akihiko coolly dive rolled out of the way, as the fierce axe kick cracked and fissured the ground upon impact, and swiftly flash stepped behind him attacking with a plus(+)-shaped dual slash, but the Kenpachi deftly spun on his heel and destructively brought his blade hurtling upwards to meet Akihiko’s, sending an earth shattering shockwave resounding throughout the area as the opposing blades collided with each other. His lip twitching in displeasure from the exchange, Akihiko back flipped away from Livius, but his space was immediately violated by the man’s incoming blade.

Livius: (He roars with brutal resolve) Jōka Sashikorosu!!!

Livius instantly initiated a flurrying blitz of innumerable violently thrusting stabs upon Akihiko’s form at incredible speeds and Akihiko tsked in irritation as he was forced to defend himself from the lightning quick onslaught. But no sooner as he had started the attack, it was finished and Livius pulled away with a satisfied grin on his face.

Livius: Hehehe… (Akihiko looks at him in contempt as he lowers his blades from their defensive stance) Tōnan Atta Shōkyo, eh? (Akihiko’s gaze suddenly shoots towards a few of the rings lining the back of his blades as they crack and then promptly break) *conceitedly* I think I’ve got my flash step back, buddy. (He flash steps towards Akihiko with increased momentum)

Akihiko: (He instantly replies with a flash step towards Livius before suddenly upping his speed and attempting to confound the Kenpachi with a series of speed clones) Enjoy your trivial comeuppance while it lasts Kenpachi… but since even you cannot ‘see’ how to retain your bankai (Livius’ eye twitches furiously at the comment) even with your Hell-imbued augmentation, the result will be the same…

Name: Shizuka Hayashi.
Sex: Female.
Age: 875. (Appears to be in late twenties).

Appearance: She has fair skin, stands at 5'9. She has grey eyes and blue hair set in a ponytail with bangs falling past her eyes. She usually wears her captains uniform but when off duty, she wears a yellow kimono with electric blue sleeves. She has guards on her shins and forearms. She wears her zanpakutō vertically on her left hip

Personality: She is kind, caring and loyal to her comrades. She always takes responsibility for her actions. She is bipolar, sulking one moment and cheerful the next. She is merciless and unforgiving in battle. She can be serious and strict when necessary. She is caring to all her division members. Despite being a peace lover, she does enjoy a challenging fight. She dislikes arrogance and people who slack off. She enjoys spicy food.

Position: Captain of the 5th Division.
Zanpakuto name and release command: Electrocute Them (Sorera o Kanden), Lightning Princess (Kaminari Ōjo). Going to work on.

[Gifted Spirit]

Akihiko carefully observes his opponent’s resolve, but fails to respond the way Livius had longed for. Akihiko quickly side-steps Livius’ attack, but is caught off-guard by his tremendous speed, taxing even the most proficient of shunpo users. He is abruptly struck by Livius and kicked with immeasurable force. The blow rockets him backwards as he desperately clutches the soil, collecting friction to stop his movements. Akihiko quickly recognizes his injuries, learning of Livius’ new found brute strength in a most undesirable fashion. “Avoiding his physical attacks is of the highest priority,” Akihiko verbalizes mentally, “having not learned just how devastating they can be. A strategically placed hit could seriously cripple me if I’m not careful. I can easily rely on his vices to aid my efforts, as he has completely convinced himself that he knows my every movement.” Akihiko quickly avoids further oncoming assaults, managing to outmaneuver his revitalized opponent. “So foolish…” Akihiko states with a derisive stillness. “You have convinced yourself that by augmenting yourself with the charms of hell that you would transcend all that oppose you. You have terrible logic, Captain Abel. What’s worse, you have terrible judgment.”

“You speak so condescendingly, Captain Akihiko Seinosuke. To be honest, I loathe you. There is something inherent of your being that drives me wild! You sit there with your quite looks and dissenting tone. It sickens me,” Livus shouts violently!

Akihiko dismisses his opponent’s words with cold silence and a stern gaze. He continues to avoid his techniques, but it is clear what livius is after. He wants to sever the rings on his blade, hoping to regain his strengths. “It has become all too obvious that you will be unable to maintain this noxious power.”

“What did you say,” Livius demanded?

“Your desperation is clear, attempting to separate me from what I have successfully sealed. In conjunction with that goal, you are likely aware that this augmentation of your strength is only temporary. What you haven’t realized, however, is the ramifications of using such power.”

“Shut your fucking mouth,” Livius violently shouts! “You think you can separate me from my resolve with words? Screw your words, as they are just as easily crushed as your bones will be once I strike that fragile little body once again. You know you can’t take too many more hits without sustaining grievous injuries.”

Akihiko releases a faint sigh, closing his eyes in a moment of apparent pity. “You’re so blind, Captain Abel,” he states as he avoids Livius’ rage filled fists. “You can’t use unearthly powers without consequences, especially when you are the equivalent to its polarity. We are on the cusp of living and death, but still very much connected to life energy. You utilize the energy of the afterlife to augment your body, but you fail to see the contraindications of your behavior. Nothing in this world can simultaneously be living and dead. In many ways, you are a walking anomaly that the universe must correct to restore balance.”

Livius’ brow raises as he listens to Akihiko, but quickly descends into his newly discovered strength. “You fool! I am pure power, of which you cannot begin to comprehend! The might are always such a mystery to those who are too weak to understand their strength!”

“You’re so misguided, Captain Abel,” Akihiko retorts. “You are attempting to breathe where there is no air. Your living body is now enriched and coated in the energy that exists in hell alone. It is no coincidence that the power you display is unrecognizable because it is beyond that of Reitasu. It might masquerade as spiritual energy, but it has no life-affirming qualities. And while it is a natural means of energy, it is also counter to that of life energy, which we harness daily. It is not dark and evil. It simply is. And this energy that resides among the dead and corrupted within Hell is corrosive to beings such as us. Your body is being digested and corrupted by this polarity of energy. You are living and can never wield what is counter to your being. You’re essentially killing yourself.”

“You’re trying to rationalize my increase in power and distraught that you are unable to seal such raw power!”

“Incorrect again, Captain Abel. I could manage to seal-away the energy you stole from Hell, I simply would never risk corrupting myself. I would be exposing myself to death energy, which would be unwise.” As he speaks Livius catches him off-guard and clutches his blade tightly. Livius’ energy rich sword slices through Akihiko’s rings. In respond Akihiko release a surge of Kido from his fingers, striking Livius, but leaving him unscathed. Akihiko glances at the rings, as they begin to crumble from fractures. “You’re such a foolish man, Captain Abel.”

“Hahaha!” Livius laughs sinisterly as he watches the rings crumble and fall to the ground. “I’m going to be getting my power back!!!! And when my Bankai meets the power I have no, I will CRUSH YOU!”

“As you watch the rings of my blade crumble, you are likely unable to consider the gravity of your mistakes. For it won’t be until after that you experience unrelenting regret.” His eyes fixated firmly on Livius, his gaze projecting an unshakable confidence. “ Tōnan ni atta shōkyo. . “ He lifts his blade, pointing it at Livius. There is a moment of unsettling silence before the roars and bellows spread across the area. The sheer volume of energy release and materialized before Livius was previously unthinkable.

Livius stares helplessly in the face of unyielding power, which possesses are reach and breadth that is unavoidable. He is bathed in the vibrant amalgam of energy, surging forward and carving out the ground as it steamrolls all that lie in its path. The energy can be seen across the Seiretei and felt even beyond sight. It continues its warpath, decimating buildings and structures in desperate escape of its prison.

“You forgot an ironclad rule of battle. If my power allows me to seal techniques, it is within reason that I also possess the ability to relinquish those seals strategically.” Akihiko watches as the energy dissipates, leaving nothing but destruction in its path. “The strength your fellow captains and lieutenants possess is quite formidable, especially when combined in one forward assault. You were far too unlucky having broken those rings, releasing many of the offensive efforts of Captain Ajibana and his lieutenant.” Akihiko watches as Livius’ hand scratches the surface and claws across the soil. He lifts himself from the hollowed earth and collapses above the crater. “Even you couldn’t withstand such might.”

Livius silently curses his opponent, for even his Hellish powers were unable to completely shield him from harm. If it had not been for his augmentation, he was well-aware he would be dead. He begins to crawl across the soil, attempting to lift himself. He stands, but spotting his blade protruding from the soil. “You fu….you…you fucking bastard,” he says laboriously. “How was I defeated by you…by you! I knew everything about you!!!”

“You knew many things, yes, but you failed to use them wisely. Simply studying an opponent and learning their proclivities in battle won’t obtain you victory. You have to be mindful of your own biases and not allow your pride to blind you. You went into this thinking you were unreachable, but, in fact, you led to your own defeat. Using the powers stolen from Hell corrupted your body and mind, leaving you vulnerable to poor judgment.” Akihiko turns and stares into the distance, experiencing further angst over the head-captains arrival. He remains silent, staring contemplatively at his blades. He grips them tightly and looks-up at Livius. “I cannot kill you.”

“…hah,” he snorts derisively. “Like you…” he is interrupted by stressed coughs, splattering blood across the ground beneath him.

“Don’t continue to disparage yourself by thinking foolishly. You are in no condition to boast invincibility. I said I cannot kill you, but don’t allow that to mislead you, for I have the strength and the nerve to do so. Unfortunately, the greater good requires me to sacrifice my own personal desires. I’m going to leave you here, both broken and defeated.” Akihiko turns and begins to walk-away, but abruptly stops and gazes across his shoulder at Livius. “I suspect that for you, defeat is a fate more agonizing than death.” With those words he flash-steps into the distance. He speeds across the Seireitei, traveling as quickly as his body will allow. His injuries and exhaustion have begun to wear on him, but his determination is unbreakable.

Lieutenant Tome stops, sensing a presence nearing. “We have company…”

Captain Ajibana’s face is overcast by a grim expression, having recognized this reaitsu. “Captain Seinosuke…he’s the one…”

“Who took Shiho’s abilities and bound you by that Bakudo. Yes, I know, “ Ikagen said confidently.

“It appears he’s coming to finish the job,” Shiho said loathingly.

“No…” Senato interrupted. “He is disinterested in killing us. If he had wanted to, he could have, but chose to steal your powers, leaving you powerless. He wants us to remain alive, but nonthreatening. If he arrives, he will be killed the same way his Head-Captain killed his fellow captain.” Senato watches as Akihiko appears, passing the three with being noticed by lieutenant Tome.

“He’s fast…” Ikagen said with irritation.

“I’m not here to fight you,” Akihiko says bluntly. He turns and looks at the scornful gaze of each, finding little pause. “You loathe me, which is understandable, but…”

“But nothing!,” Shiho yells.

“We don’t have time for this,” Akihiko says scoldingly. “You must obtain your abilities and protect your remaining officers and tend to the wounded. Myself and the others will handle our Head-captain.”

“What the hell…?” Shiho said with great confusion. “This is a trick…”

“No…he’s being honest,” Senato replied. “How do you expect us to obtain our powers after you sealed them?”

“You felt the surge of energy moments ago, Captain Ajibana. You were all too familiar with that energy signature. It was your own reaitsu, afterall.”

Senato looks at Akihiko, “I’m listening.”

“I want to right a wrong. I am willing to sacrifice myself to correct this injustice. I am ashamed to say tht I realized the error of our ways long before this decisive battle, but was too cowardly to act upon my instincts. I humbly request your forgiveness and as an act of good faith will restore what was taken. Tōnan ni atta shōkyo….” Suddenly energy begins purging from his blades and returns to Senato and Shiho.

Shiho’s body is jolted, sending him into an apparent seizure. His body violently shuffles asn collapses to the ground. He then opens his eyes, now possessing the same level of spirit he projected outward before his encounter. He stood stood up and stretched his body before examining his blade and feeling the call of his Zanpakuto. “It’s so good to hear you once again…” He looks up at Akhiko and takes notice of Senato’s stars miraculously appearing beside him as though they had never left. “You returned our powers…”

“Yes. I realize now that it was never my place to take them. However, I will be holding onto Captain Abel's Bankai. He will not harm another person with his vile abilities.” An explosion erupts from behind them, causing Akihiko to erect a barrier. “Leave now. I want no more lives to be lost. Allow us to purge the world of our head-captain.” Akihiko glances to his left, watching as other Juzo Hosho members soar to his side. “This is our battle. We must right a wrong for the sake of our pride.”

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[Brutal Resolve]

Kyobo just held his eye contact with Akarui, his rage starting to boil over as his vision quickly began to diminish in his left eye. In a fit of rage he sprang forward knocking Akarui flat on her back and sat on her waist keeping her grounded before bringing his right hand up and slamming it to where his failing vision showed her face was. His armor clad had pounded her left cheek, the steel ripping into her flesh and opening a small cut across her face, just off the mark of where he was aiming.

His left hand then rose hit her right cheek as she turned her head to try and prevent her nose getting broken. Kyobo carried on pounding away at her as Akarui brought up her blades in an effort to stop his clubbing blows from striking her, with little effect.

In desperation she slammed her blades at his chest forcing him to leap off of her to avoid her blades before quickly shunpoing towards his axe and picked it up and then launched it at her.

Akarui saw the spinning axe and rolled to her left, rolling back and pushing herself to her feet with her left hand just as one of the axe heads buried itself in the earth where she had just been. Kyobo then appeared by his axe, grabbing it in his right hand and span forcing his axe head to swing in a ferocious slash that would have sliced her in half had she not stepped back away from the axe head. Kyobo however kept the spin going and on his second revolution threw his axe again forcing Akarui to again dart to the side to avoid it before shunpoing to it again and grabbing it with both arms and delivered a powerful over hand swing which just passed by Akarui as she side stepped him again and pirouetted while reversing the grip on her left blade and thrust it towards Kyobo's exposed left flank. He dodged by using his axe's momentum to lift off the ground and avoiding the blade. As Akarui rounded to attack him again he landed and threw his axe for a third time, this time the axe flew horizontally to the ground in a buzz saw like motion to which Akarui fell to the ground in order to avoid the axe which Kyobo caught right as it sailed over her head and span with the axe's moemntum before bringing the axe down at her forcing to yet again roll to avoid his strike with left a crater in the ground from the powerful swing.

"Having fun dancing around?" Kyobo asked snidely as blood began to flow more profusely down his face from his mutilated eye.

Akarui forced a smile as she looked upon her ragged and blood coated foe. "Oh I am. I've never had so much fun watching a fuck up like you bleed to death as he tried so desperately to hit me. I was wondering how you feel beating up women? I'm sure they must have taught you something about chivalry back in that shit hole of yours." She asked in a mocking tone, further infuriating the already enraged Kyobo.

"Well considering I don't consider a whore like you a woman, I think I'm fine on the chivalry front." He said bitterly as he pawed at his damaged eye. Every time he moved his eye he could hear the shard of glass scratching the bone at the back of his eye socket. It was as this point that Kyobo decided to "remedy" the problem with his eye. By now the platelets in his blood had already clogged the wound. His left hand moved to his face and to Akarui's shock his gauntleted hand pushed into his left eye socket and quickly and viciously ripped his eye out, glass shard and all. Kyobo flinched at the sudden loss of vision but that quickly passed as he looked up at Akarui with now one eye. Akarui felt a wave of sickness pass over her as she watched this spectacle. Her stomach back flipped as she heard his sinews and muscles pop like broken guitar strings as he ripped them from his eye socket.

"It's sorta ironic, isn't it?" Kyobo mused calmly. "I cost Majo her eye sight and now I've partially lost mine."

She maintained her eye contact with Kyobo, her blades still at the ready. However movement in the distance caught her attention for a brief moment as her eyes locked onto the shape of Majo as she got to her feet and began flash stepping to their location. Her gaze quickly turned back to Kyobo as he dropped his eye and marched towards her with fierce determination plastered on his face.

"I've finally had enough of all this nonsense. You and your pathetic friend Majo are going to die right here and right now. And your quickly approaching friend is going to be first!" He quickly span around just as Majo appeared behind him, already in mid thrust. He sidestepped her and dealt her a clothesline with his left arm causing to somersault in the air before she landed hard on her back. She was quickly helped to her feet by Akarui and both readied their weapons as Kyobo lunged forward holding his axe in both hands.

Akarui came in from his left with an inverted stab aimed at his neck. Kyobo deflected the blow with his arm forcing the strike to pass harmlessly by his face and parried the second incoming strike from her over blade with his axe shaft before pulling the axe up, forcing Akarui to step back to avoid the axe blade and also deflected an oncoming stab from Majo with his other axe blade.

Majo however quickly hit Kyobo with a Tenran from almost point blank range, sending him flying back a good distance before he landed awkwardly on his left arm, dislocating his shoulder. Kyobo however undeterred by his now limp left arm, merely slammed his axe into the ground and then using his right hand forced his shoulder back into his socket.

Akarui took her opportunity while he was weaponless and charged forward, slashing across his steel-clad chest but her blades glanced off the armor as Kyobo turned away from the strike. However this did backfire as her blades each dug into a hole made previously by her mirrors and cut open more of his armor as jagged pieces of steel span off into the distance. Akarui did not notice Kyobo's metal-clad left fist until it had smashed her in the side of her cheek, rocketing her into the distance. Kyobo's sharp instincts kicked in when he felt a presence behind him. He quickly turned and batted away Majo's fierce stab with his arm to which she retaliated with a spinning kick, using her gained momentum from his block, catching him just above his now missing eye. This attack knocked him off balance and again away from his zanpakuto. Akarui then flash stepped behind him and erected another set of mirrors around him.

"NOT THIS SHIT AGAIN!" Kyobo yelled in blind rage as he tried to hammer away at his prison, but he barely made even a dent in the mirrors at all. Despite this, he repeatedly pummeled the mirrors but with every strength sapping strike his anger became abated and his determination dwindled as his best efforts were repeatedly crushed by his captors reflecting walls.

He fell to his knees as his will began to fail and as he waited for what he expected to be his death, a terrifying, rage inducing and all too familiar spiritual pressure surged from out of seemingly nowhere, further in the Seireitei. Not long after the emergence of this new arrival, he could sense death at the mere emergence of this staggering power and then he felt it, Elizabeth's spiritual pressure rush towards this presence and almost immediately sensed her pain.

It wasn't until a few minutes later where Kyobo and his two opponents had noticed this new arrival that the "rain" began to fall, and in that moment he felt that presence make it's way towards the creator of the rain, Tomoyo.

"Oh she wouldn't dare!" Kyobo shouted, his rage reignited inside him like a forest fire. He pressed himself against the mirrored edge of his prison. "LET ME OUT! LET ME OUT NOW!" He screamed at Akarui who was joined by Majo at this moment in time.

Akarui just sneered at him as she steadily put more of her spiritual pressure into her mirrors. "What so you can help your Head Captain Finish us off? I don't think so. We will sit here and watch you die, right here and now."

"You must be thick in the head to think we'd let you run loose in the Seireitei!" Majo shouted angrily. "You're going to die, then we will finish off your Head Captain!"

"You're both fools!" Kyobo responded in equal anger. "She will kill EVERYONE! She doesn't care about any life, not yours and not mine, she is bat shit insane and no one in the Seireitei has the power to defeat her, only we can!" He slammed his hands fiercely against the walls. "And now you have forced my hand." Kyobo's spiritual pressure rose to an even higher level as he muttered almost inaudibly. "Ōbādoraibu."

While his zanpakuto remained outside his prison, its effects were still fueling his body and the activation of this ability fueled him with more copious amounts of the volatile cocktail already in his body. This sudden increase of power allowed Kyobo to merely rap his knuckles against the glass pain and watch as it shattered like it was made out of sugar glass. It was at this moment he moved faster than Majo or Akarui could even trace and chopped them both on their necks with enough force to knock them unconscious. To Kyobo, he lightly tapped them.

He picked up his axe which felt as light as feather to his now super strong body and disappeared from view, rocketing towards where he could sense Tomoyo, not wanting to lose another of his comrades to the pointless battle they were now having to fight.

{Patient Impatience}

Senya: Yes, that is quite enough. Now, if you would, please step away from my friend.

Jisano: (He turns to look at the calmly smiling woman standing away from him, before a satisfied smile of his own forms on his face) Oh-ho, well look what the cat dragged in. (Senya’s calm disposition does not stir in the slightest as he mercilessly pulls the beam out of Kie’s body and prepares to drive it through her again while he speaks) Sorry granny, but I’m not moving unt–

Jisano didn’t even have time to react, let alone finish his sentence, as Senya sent him flying through one the barrack walls in the distance from a brutal strike to the chest with the head of her silver stave. Fluidly hefting Kie’s limp body on to her shoulders before flash stepping a safe distance away and resting her gently on the ground, casting a time-slowing Kidō on her body as she did so, Senya returned almost as soon as she had left to find Jisano standing confidently a several tens of metres in front of her.

Senya: (Her facial expression maintains its serenity as she speaks) *peacefully dangerous* Thirteen Sentry Captain, I do not possess the time to deal with you right now. Your Head Captain is laying waste to Seireitei and I feel strongly inclined to put a stop to it.

Jisano: (He smirks indifferently and readies himself) Oh really? Well– (He is cut short by another lightning speed thrust from Senya but, anticipating such a strike, he manages to side step the effort with a grin) Hah! Did you really think I’d let yo–

Senya: (She flash steps behind him and powerfully cracks him in his back, with the head of her stave, sending him flying again) *calmly* Sentry Captain, you are currently in no state to even attempt to face me. Now, if you please, refrain from attacking my subordinates and allow me to protect my nation.

As Senya turned to leave, passing Sumiko on her way, she suddenly raised he stave in reflex and blocked Jisano’s unexpectedly strong strike with its head. Having not expected him to still be able to put so much force behind his strikes, Senya was sent skidding quite a ways backwards and she let a small frown escape her serene expression as she gazed upon his dishevelled form.

Sumiko: *quietly* Jisano, I think it would be unwise to challenge their Captain-Commander right now.

Jisano: (He turns and stares at Sumiko with such vehemence before forcefully grabbing her around her neck) Why are you still talking?? Your life would be over if it wasn’t for me, so pipe the fuck down and make yourself useful!

Sumiko: *dryly enunciates every word* By doing what exactly?

Jisano: (His grip around her neck tightens, restricting her breathing) Use Kidō or something to fix me up. You’re supposed to be the clever one, work something out! (He roughly releases his grip around Sumiko’s neck)

Senya: (She silently observes Sumiko’s hands glow pink as the Hoshō Captain reluctantly places her hands on Jisano before using Bakudō #50 Reitamamono on him) Sentry Captain, you should heed the words of your fellow Captain. Fighting me would be a pointless effort for all involved.

Jisano: (He can feel spiritual power returning to his body as Sumiko’s weakens further due to the Kidō) Shut it you old hag!! You need to be punished for your crimes!!

Ungratefully pushing the physically and spiritually exhausted Sumiko aside, Jisano charged towards the Captain-Commander, an intense battle-lust blazing in his eyes, with the spiritual energy from Sumiko’s Kidō having re-energized his weary body.

Senya: (She sighs as the outer form of her silver stave peels away revealing its true form of a nodachi with a gold octagonal guard and royal purple hilt-wrapping) *under her breath* So you refuse to let me leave in peace…

Jisano struck mightily with a cleaving slash but Senya quickly blocked it, locked his blade with her own, and finally brought her hand sweeping across with a heavy backhanded slap to the face. Jisano stumbled backwards but quickly regained his footing and immediately launched himself at her again, attacking with savagely skilful swings. To his dismay, Senya’s movements were arrhythmically fluid, allowing her to gracefully avoid and parry the many swings that were being thrown at her. Using her unorthodox movements to her advantage, Senya swiftly created herself an opening, drew close and struck him in the chest with a Seki-reinforced open palm strike sending Jisano skid bouncing away from the powerful hit. However he almost immediately returned to his feet, grinning excitedly with blood seeping from the corner of his mouth.
Senya frowned slightly as she watched Jisano ready himself and allowed her reiatsu to build as she silently released her shikai, letting it transform into a 1.3 metre-long simple white-wax wood sceptre with a bronze ball at the base and a large gold ball with a snake coiling around it at the top.

Jisano: (He flash steps towards her) Judgement of Mantra!!

With Jisano suddenly attacking with increased vigour, Senya quickly took on a distinctive bōjutsu stance making sure to block his strikes with the metal ends of her sceptre. But it wasn’t long before Jisano rapidly began dominating with his masterful swordsmanship despite Senya’s proficiency with a staff-like weapon. Anticipating a successful hit from her opponent, Senya quietly recited under her breath as Jisano found reading her defensive unconventional movements easier and easier.

Senya: (Whilst continuing to recite, her calmness reigns throughout her mind and body despite Jisano edging ever closer to landing an imminent strike) Bakudō #84 Gosentetsukasanegi.

Jisano instinctively flinched back for a brief moment, expecting some binding or sealing action to occur from the Kidō but, seeing nothing obvious happen, he instantly moved to resume his attacks. But unfortunately for Jisano, Senya noticed and then took advantage of his momentary cessation of action by sharply rifling a jab to his jaw with the butt of her sceptre. To her brief surprise, Jisano seemingly ignored the strike, even though she had clearly inflicted some damage, and quickly reasserted his dominance. But, to his curiosity, Jisano noticed she was still quietly reciting words and, though he couldn’t really hear what Senya was saying, he could tell from the movement and shapes her mouth made that she was reciting the same words as earlier. Jisano put the thoughts to the back of his mind as he finally forced the opening he was looking for, brushing aside her sceptre and bringing his blade hurtling down on her shoulder with fervent strength.

It came as an immense shock to Jisano when his blade stopped dead on contact with her skin, failing to cut through it and leaving no trace of any damage. Jisano knew that the momentum of his hit had done something, as he had noticed Senya’s subtle muscle contractions to stop herself from buckling under the weight of the strike, but he was perplexed that no visible injury had been inflicted.
On the other side Senya, with no lapse following Jisano’s strike, instantly thrust the head of her sceptre forwards into his chest, knocking him skidding a ways backwards, and then stopped reciting before twirling her sceptre in her hands.

Senya: Hadō #74 Moeru Yona. (A volcanic eruption of raging evening-coloured fire bursts up from underneath Jisano as a massive pool of vibrant crimson energy was generated from her whirling sceptre) Hadō #63 Ekusutoraiku.

Countless streams of crimson energy flared from her spinning sceptre, rushing towards Jisano as he swiftly exited the raging plume of fire before his singed body could be seared any more. With the threads of crimson energy continuously seeking Jisano and exploding whenever they got close, Senya coolly stepped further away from him, tapped the ground with the base of her sceptre and then pointed it towards Jisano. Rising and forming from the very environment itself came a multitude of oni-like wolves and tigers that immediately rushed towards the already occupied Jisano in attempts to take him down. Jisano flash stepped about trying to outmanoeuvre the relentlessly overwhelming strands of energy whilst simultaneously keeping himself fully aware of the multiple earthen beasts that were hungrily lunging for him. To his annoyance, the many projectiles and assailants coming for him were forcing Jisano further and further away from his target but he had no choice if he wanted to avoid taking significant damage.
With the energy strands slowly dissipating, Jisano grit his teeth in determination as he concentrated all his efforts on breaking through the number of inexorable creatures charging in on him. Loudly firing off Byakurai, Shakkahō and Sōkatsui blasts left, right and centre whilst hacking his way through the horde of beasts proved to be a increasingly tiring but with his unshakeable determination, Jisano soldiered towards Senya’s position. Even though the generated creatures were easy enough to destroy, providing Jisano struck the right areas, they would continuously rebuild themselves and aim to attack him soon after.
Seeing his plight, Senya merely tapped the base of her sceptre on the ground again and continued to observe him as the ground rose up and formed a giant demonic-looking hawk underneath her. It took flight into the sky, Senya standing on its back, and with it rose droves of winged creatures that could only be described as looking like flying clawed oni-like ‘boars’. After striking an earthen tiger straight in the face with a shattering punch and then rapidly clearing the area in front of him with a heavy sweeping Tsuzuri Raiden-enhanced slash, Jisano flash stepped into the sky driving towards Senya like a predator. Senya held her position on top of the earthen hawk and mumbled something under her breath causing the winged ‘boars’ immediately dived towards Jisano like mindless kamikazes. He quickly side-stepped one, dive-rolled over another and forcefully slashed through a third and fourth before loudly firing Hiryū Gekizoku Shinten Raihō at her, destructively blowing through any of the winged creatures in its path and roaring towards Senya with frightening intensity.

Senya: (She just gazes composedly at both the Kidō barrelling towards her and the man intently following it) Bakudō #88 Hōbutsumenkū.

A large translucent circular paraboloid barrier immediately erected itself in front of Senya and her airborne hawk, with the concave side of the barrier facing away from her. The electrical energy blast struck the barrier and was instantaneously reflected outwards in all direction as soon as it had impacted. With the scattered energies of the reflected 88th Hadō obscuring his vision, Jisano continued to rush blindly in Senya’s direction but was met by the unwelcome sensation of searing energy as a Shakkahō blast burst through and engulfed him, bringing him rocketing back down to the ground in a cratered heap.

Senya relaxed and observed his body from the perch of her earthen hawk. As Senya was about to leave, Jisano’s body fidgeted, and her eyes slowly narrowed in dismay when he suddenly bolted to his feet with a start. He clicked his neck and spat out a dark glob of blood in front of him as the many formed beasts circled him with bodies tensed in preparation to attack.

Senya: (She sighs and speaks as her created beasts crumble into their constituent environmental materials before immediately reforming into a series of abhorrent-looking, dangerously armed insectoids) Child, your implacable tenacity is both admirable and yet so incredibly irritating. Surely you must see by now that you are severely outclassed…

Jisano: (He smirks derisively and points his blade directly at Senya) Silence you old crone!! You will see just who is outclassed when you are accepting the brutal justice that I and Kiwamaru have sentenced you with!!

Whether you guys want to use/reference/look at it or not, I made a compilation of all the numbered Kidō we as an RP have created (yes, I like to organise my thoughts and know what I'm working with :P) and I'll post it somewhere later on.

EDIT: The basic list is link.
The list with Bakudō is link.
The list with Hadō is link.

Apologies in advance for any lack of information for any of your spells and if I have given them the wrong English translations. If I've missed any Kidō out or if there's any mistakes I've made, tell me and I'll change it.
Like I mentioned, only the Kidō that have been used exclusively in our RP will be on these lists.

Well, I am strongly convinced of what I have stated and did not reference the Bakudo situation (Bakudo 9). The notion that they may share the same number was mentioned in the series. However, I find it very, very hard to belief they would limit themselves to 99 spells (both offensive and defensive), especially when spells can be tweaked and created by casters (this, again, was mentioned in the series). Urahara himself created a special sealing kido, one that was capable of sealing Aizen. It stands to reason, with just this example alone, that spells can be created ad infinitum and depending on their level of difficulty and strength, will occupy a particular number. The number system is intended not only to provide some level of order, but indicate the power they possess. Lower numbered spells can be much easier to cast while higher numbered spells pose more difficulty and require greater skill and concentration. Regardless of whether you believe me or not, it doesn't matter. I think we should continue to create spells and allow them to occupy the same number. We should choose numbers based on how we think these spells stands in terms of strength and difficulty of execution. It further allows us to expand the Bleach universe for our benefit.

{Broken of the Muzzled Scavenger}

Livius watched, wide-eyed, in incredulously serene ire as Akihiko flash stepped away from him. His face was a frozen picture of utter confusion and disbelief with the only motion coming from a constant eye twitch. He had lost. Zanpakutō sticking hilt up from the dirt, he had lost. Eyes bloodshot and body ravaged, he had lost. There was a small part of him that was grateful that his life had been spared, but it was being so viciously swamped by tumultuous feelings of anger, blind hatred and unexpected powerlessness that it that part of him may as well not have existed.
Livius exhaled with blood on his breath and it was only then, as the effects of adrenaline and Hell’s energy finally subsided, that the weight of damage he had suffered finally hit him. It felt as if every fibre of his body had been slowly scraped through burning broken glass; agony wasn’t the word. And his level of Kaidō would barely do anything in his current state. But it was all a small price to pay for the sake of pure overwhelming power…

Livius: (He grimaces visibly as he slowly ambles over to his bedded blade) Shishōmen is gone, sealed… by that… man. (His muscles tremble from forced exertion as he pulls his sealed zanpakutō from the ground and resheathes it at his hip) I’ll kill him… I’ll kill him… all those essences that I could’ve drained instantly! No-one steals my essence stealing abilities!! No-one!! I’ll KILL him!! I’LL KILL THAT MOTHERFUCKER!!! (He looks once more in the direction of the foreign reiatsu that Akihiko had raced off to before suddenly narrowing his eyes in thought) But if I can’t drain them now…

Immediately visiting his recent memories and sensing the reiatsu signatures of the people around him, Livius quickly came to the firm conclusion that only three Captain-level officers had most likely perished. One was the Lieutenant of the 7th Division, the other was the Captain of the 13th Division and the last was his sworn enemy Elizabeth Renoir. All three now became his prey, ready to be recovered, preserved and stored for later absorption.

Livius: (His slow raspy breaths are audible as he clasps his hands together with his middle fingers erect and the other fingers intertwined) *very quietly* Trample on the ground of kings. Tear out the eyes of devils. Punch the face of god. Bakudō #44 Zenchi no Chikaku…

As Livius breathed in, his sensory and spiritual perceptions sky-rocketing from the Kidō spell, his muscles tightened reflexively; just the simple augmentation of his available senses intensified the pain he felt several times more than he had expected. It was a wonder he hadn’t collapsed from the shock. But, fuelled by his utter agony and his one-track minded sights of vengeance, Livius allowed himself to sense the incidents happening around Seireitei.
Tatami was fighting? And her opponent felt spiritually similar to Akihiko… recalling Akumu’s memories, Livius came to the conclusion that it had to be the Meibatsu fellow. Close by Tatami, the leader of the SRDI was on her last legs, with the life in her reiatsu coming close to fading completely. Elsewhere, Livius felt the 9th and 10th Division Captains’ suddenly subdued reiatsu and concluded with a smirk that they had been knocked out when he quickly sensed Kyōbō Sōdo’s reiatsu exiting their location in a hurry. In the direction that Akihiko had fled to, Captain Ajibana, his Lieutenant and Tatami’s Lieutenant were all swarmed around a massive presence that could only be Satomi Umemoto, their Head Captain.
Livius scowled heatedly but quickly refocused his attention on searching for the residual reiatsu of his targets. First finding the 7th Division Lieutenant’s lingering signature, a look of curiosity crossed Livius’ face as he felt Yvon Gerard’s severely confused reiatsu flitting about around the area. He didn’t dwell on any thoughts and immediately returned to searching, quickly finding the lasting energies of the 13th Division Captain along with Yushi Kenronri’s relaxed reiatsu nearby. He continued searching for his Jūzō Hoshō counterpart’s residual reiatsu but, after failing to find it anywhere, he summarily surmised that her body had either been completely destroyed or it was no longer in Seireitei. Disappointed that he would never be able to assimilate Elizabeth Renoir’s essences, Livius locked in the locations of his two obtainable prey into his mind and, after letting some semblance of strength return to his body and using his Kaidō to greatly suppress his sense of pain, he forced himself to move with a sprint in the direction of Lieutenant Kahiho’s location.



Livius eventually came out of an expanse of broken trees and looked around at the dotted battlefield in front of him. Deep holes littered the ground and countless wooden arrows were strewn haphazardly about the area. Fortunately for Livius, the corpse of Lieutenant Ghelon Kahiho was the first thing he saw, a little way from the multitude of arrows. Left with a generous sized hole through the centre of his chest and a satisfied expression on his face, the Lieutenant looked serene in death. Livius merely hoisted the body on to his shoulder and set on through the sea of embedded arrows.
Barely seconds seemed to pass before Livius came across the hunched form of Yvon Gerard, hands and knees shakily holding his drenched body up. Yvon’s head instantly jerked and turned towards the Kenpachi, allowing Livius to see his pale disorientated expression.

Yvon: *confused* Who are you?

Livius: (He ignores Yvon’s question, having quickly ascertained that the Sentry Captain would not be a threat in his current condition; instead he looks past Yvon’s tired, unfocused stare as his eyes catch something a lot more interesting) Hm.

Yvon: (He staggers to his feet and slowly walks towards Livius, pointing his cutlass at him as he does so) *cautiously* Sir, I asked you who you are.

Livius: (He does not take his eyes off of what he is looking at, but his body begins permeating a red energy) Bakudō #9 Geki.

Yvon: (His eyes widen in shock as his body is engulfed by the red energy and is unexpectedly paralysed) Wha-what is this magic??

Livius: (He finally looks Yvon in the eyes and frowns irritatedly before suddenly putting his palm over Yvon's face as white light emanates from his hand) Tanma Otoshi. (Yvon abruptly falls to the ground in a heap as he is knocked unconscious by the spell; Livius pants heavily as he lowers his hand) *frustratedly* That’ll barely keep him sedated for a minute… is this the best I can manage in this god-forsaken state?

Livius grouchily walked over Yvon’s motionless body and came to a stop several metres away as he peered at the sight that had caught his attention from before. Lying on the ground in front of him was the corpse of an unfamiliar Shinigami riddled with wooden arrows, one in particular being lodged straight through the skull. Fair skin, pierced ears and messy bloodied jet black hair that fell lifelessly over glazed crimson coloured eyes; features of a man that Livius couldn’t recall ever encountering before. Though the mere sight of the dead man wasn’t what had piqued Livius’ interest but rather, what the dead man was wearing. Livius nonchalantly dropped Lieutenant Kahiho’s corpse to the ground and swiftly began removing the intruding arrows from the deceased body and narrowed his eyes suspiciously at what he saw: The remains of the Captain’s haori from the 7th Division. Why a random dead Shinigami was wearing it was beyond Livius. There hadn’t been a Captain of the 7th Division for nearly a century and he hadn’t been aware of any recent promotions either. The unknown identity of this corpse before him intrigued Livius greatly; it would be a gratifying moment when he could finally absorb the man’s essences and see what memories and skills he possessed prior to death. Mind set, he quickly hefted the mysterious corpse on to his shoulders along with Lieutenant Kahiho’s corpse before heading off again in the direction of Captain Kohei’s location.


Livius continued to walk onwards, through the untouched grass of fields away from the battlefield, completely focused on reaching Captain Kohei’s location. So much so that he almost didn’t notice the sound of a person calling out to him. Livius stopped and turned in the direction the voice was coming from until his gaze fell upon a severely bloodied white-haired Shinigami lying on his back, head turned towards him.

Livius: That man is the filthy 6th Seat from Geißt’s Division… Aisumasutā. He always was a useless little rat, but he possesses sufficient power to be useful. (With the effects of Zenchi no Chikaku still present, he can clearly hear Aisumasutā’s quiet laboured words from a distance)

Aisumasutā: Captain Abel… help me, please… (He suddenly notices the Shinigami corpses draped over Livius’ shoulder) Captain Abel…?

Realising the problematic repercussions he could receive if word got out about his ‘questionable’ actions, Livius hastily approached the supine 6th Seat, never once breaking his gaze with the vulnerable man, and violently kicked him in the head, knocking Aisumasutā out cold.

Livius: (He hefts Aisumasutā’s limp body on top of his free shoulder and resumes walking in the direction of Captain Kohei’s location) No-one will miss you when you’re gone…


It didn’t take long before Livius reached Captain Kohei’s place of death. The battle-torn environment was pretty remote from other parts of Seireitei, a fact that Livius revelled in. Although with the recent battle that had taken place there, it probably wouldn’t stay that way for long. Fortunately, Yushi Kenronri had already left the area, leaving Livius free to do as he pleased. Seeing Captain Kohei’s motionless body, Livius immediately walked over and dropped the other corpses beside it.

Livius: (He grimaces as the pain slowly begins to resurface but he endures it and pulls out a long white piece of cloth from his hakama; he begins to spin the cloth around, incorporating himself and the corpses within its coils and letting it loop and lengthen until it swirled around them like a light vortex) Sentan Hakuja.

The cloth vortex tightened and, with a white flash, Livius and his collected corpses teleported to a small clearing outside the walls of Seireitei, in a desolate area of Soul Society. Surrounded by an impenetrably dense spread of trees, the clearing was home to a very small appropriately-coloured wooden doorless hut that sat near the edge of the clearing. Livius suddenly cursed under his breath as he coughed up a fair amount of blackened blood and then allowed his body to drop to the floor as he underwent complete sensory deprivation.
With his thoughts the only thing he could currently perceive, Livius took the time to mull over everything that was rushing through his mind. Plotting the death of Akihiko Seinosuke, retrieving his sealed bankai, murdering Akihiko Seinosuke, draining the essences of suitable prey, rending Akihiko Seinosuke limb from limb, massively increasing his own strength, completely annihilating Akihiko Seinosuke from existence…
Livius’ senses slowly returned to him with his sense of pain coming back particularly strong, so much so that his train of thoughts were wholly interrupted as he attempted to ignore the severely intense rushes of pain that were raiding his body. Staggering to his feet again, Livius picked up the four bodies and haggardly hauled them inside the small bare hut before propping each of them up on the featureless back wall, side by side. It was slightly disconcerting how orderly Livius was with it all. He then slowly backed out of the hut, quietly observing the four bodies sitting stationary inside.

Aisumasutā: (He groggily awakens, head feeling like a bomb had exploded inside, and immediately sees a man with an wooden arrow lodged in his skull sitting next to him, shocking him immensely; he eyes suddenly direct themselves towards Livius, who is standing away from him) *voice is weak and dry* Captain Abel…? What’s going on?

Livius: (His eyes meet Aisumasutā’s and he raises his hand and points it towards the four bodies) *dryly* Fodder should not speak. Fodder should be grateful that they will soon become part of a greater being… (Aisumasutā’s eyes suddenly widen when he sees ice begin to form around Livius’ extended hand) …but for now, sleep. (The ice begins to slowly swirl around Livius’ hand) Hyōga Seiran.

A wave of ice burst forth from Livius’ hand, instantly freezing everything and everyone inside the little hut. Thanks to the drastically reduced power of the Hadō spell, the hut was spared destruction. Livius stared apathetically at Aisumasutā, whose face was frozen in a horrified expression, before indifferently turning away and drawing out the cloth from before and spinning it around his body in preparation to teleport again. Calling out the spell name, the encircling cloth tightened, flashed with white light and Livius found himself back in Seireitei, right outside his Division barracks, before he knew it.

Then he abruptly fell to the ground in an unconscious heap, the severe fatigue and spiritual overexertion having taken its toll, with it finally overwhelming him.

[Legend of Kiwamaru! Final Moments]

Jisano finished speaking, his eyes glued to Senya. As he waited, he realised that his Shikai wasn't overpowering her as much as he would have hoped. His leg still hurt a bit, but he could deal with that - the fact that Sumiko had restored some of his energy was enough for him to forget any pain and concentrate on her. He had noticed that Mantra had taken her off-guard for a minute, so he decided to test out Destruction and Mantra together, in order to gauge her true ability and power. He noticed that the beasts didn't possess as much power as he'd thought, though they did pack a bite. Evidently they didn't share much of the Head Captain's power, at least, not as much as he would have thought for something that must be her Shikai, unless, of course, she could do that without her Zanpakuto, but he was doubtful of this particular one.

'As I just said, you old bitch, I'm going to show why Kiwamaru is feared throughout the nation of Ukishima Rakuen... just you wait!'

His energy flared around him, as he activated the two abilities together. While they would grant him more destructive force and perceptive ability, it would sap more of his strength, so he needed to use it wisely, otherwise he would run out of energy fighting such a strong opponent. While Kie had been powerful enough, she hadn't been a match for him and he had defeated her in the end, though twarted by this woman. He could see her body still looking lifeless on the ground, though she was actually alive. Senya narrowed her eyes, as his energy grew more powerful, until it reached its peak and became invisible to the eye once more.

'Interesting. You think that you'll stop me with such an increase in power? That's not what you are lacking. I am the Head Captain of the Gotei 13... over the years, I have trained in many ways... I have perfected the art of swordsmanship. I am an expert at using Kido and my battle perception is more pronounced than any of the Captains. As such, against someone like you, I have no real weakness. You may have trained yourself excellently, posessing spiritual power almost equal to my own, as well as a physical strength greater than my own, but you lack in every other way. You have almost no semblance of battle perception, instead, you fight with animalistic instinct, something which lacks finesse and the capability to understand the tactics of something posessing a humanistic intelligence. Your Kido is not weak, but you don't have enough knowledge to use much more than the basics and your swordsmanship is still much less advanced than my own. I know you don't understand what I mean, but you can't win against me, even if you do posess a legendary Zanpakuto. To protect own of my Captains', I will weather even the greatest of storms.'

Jisano blinked, snarled and ran at her anyway. 'Shut up, woman! Understand you? Of course I do. I understand that you are belittling me and my Zanpakuto! That you are underestimating me! That you're looking down upon me! People who look down on me will be crushed!!! Just look at that pathetic Captain there... lifeless, just barely breathing... you're pathetic!'

He attacked, the power of his strike sending Senya reeling back, as she blocked it with her staff. Jisano tried again, but even the Mantra didn't help him and he missed her, almost stumbling forwards, but catching himself just in time. Senya stepped back, as he tried again, but was unsuccessful and he let out a loud string of swearwords and pivoted on his left foot and swung again, this time almost catching her in the middle of her torso. Senya was fluid - her movements were faster than Jisano's and this meant that he couldn't keep up with her in general, whether his Mantra made it easier to read her moves, or not. In the long run, it meant that it would be just as difficult for her to hit him, as he would understand her movements better and have more time to avoid them, but, it was hopeless, because he wouldn't be able to do her any damage, unless he could catch her off-guard.

'It's much more difficult to attack me, when you can't quite keep up with me, isn't it? That's one weakness of your special ability. You might be able to avoid damage from me, assuming that you can understand my movements, but you'll never hurt me, if you are unable to strike me. As I said before, I can acknowledge aspects of your power, but you are lacking in many other areas, which is why you will lose to me. Do you understand now?'

'Shut the fuck up, whore! As if I would deign to listen to your pathetic ramblings... if you have so much time to be talking, then focus more on fighting me!!!'

Jisano attacked again, this time rasing his power some more and moving somewhat faster than he had been before. It was just enough for him to keep up with her, but it wasn't enough to catch her off-guard and didn't end up helping him, whatsoever. He continued striking at her, though, and began to overpower her somewhat, as she engaged him properly, without moving about everywhere like before. Then, she parried on his blows, then, before he could react, slammed the staff into his throat and pinned him to the ground. Seconds later, she grabbed hold of his robe and flung up into the air, flash-stepped, and sent a powerful kick into his middle, which slammed him into the last building standing, which, of course, crumbled. He stood, his chest painful and blood seeping from several wounds. Senya sent the creatures at him, again, as they had been waiting for her command. Jisano sliced through each of them, his sword cutting through them and sending them flying backwards, only to be received by Senya again.

'YOU FUCKING BITCH!!! I'LL CRUSH YOU!'

Jisano flew at her, his energy skyrocketing and attacked her brutally, his Zanpakuto a blur and his pace became suddenly much, much quicker. To Senya, it seemed as though rage fuelled his battle capabilities, though left him open in some respects. She gracefully, and skillfully, dodged his violent and angry attacks and continued to fuel the process. From the fight so far, Senya had made plenty of progress in understanding what he was capable of. She could see how and why Kie lost to him. She could also see why Shen had been no match for him. But, she could tell his every weakness and that's why she would easily defeat him. It continued and Jisano began to slow down a little and his breathing became slightly heavier, despite this, his attacks were growing more and more powerful and the Mantra ability seemed to be working much better now, allowing him to better understand Senya's movements and pace. His attacks were coming closer and closer to hitting her and it was about time for her to change her tactics.

'Redeem foul beast, rent the indifferent audience, see through silent wings, engulf in prideful arrogance, twist the minds from the broken ground, generate distaste! Bakudo No. 83, Chikyuenge!'

Senya slammed her palms into the ground and five ropes of spiritual energy appeared, sprouting from the ground and captured Jisano's body, dragging him into the ground, until only his upper body was above ground level. He growled and spat, calling her names and swearing. Senya took this chance to use another spell on him.

'The storm clouds gather, the winds begin to howl. The god of the skies smites the insolent. The dragon king of the eastern seas begins his conquest of the west. Storm, disperse, reform. Howl, pour, strike! Hado No. 94,
Arashi no Ryū Arekuruu!'

While Jisano was still trapped, the Head Captain raised her palms towards the sky and began to chant. A dragon composed of wind energy formed slowly, then, fully formed, dove towards Jisano and phased through his body, causing him to yell with pain, as the energy of the wind cut into his body. It was same for the next two dragons, the first was composed purely of lightning and exploded around him, causing him to yell with more pain and the last was made of water and dropped upon him, like a massive waterfall, engulfing him. Then, the energy signatures disappeared and Jisano came back into view. He was visibly puffing, looking worn from all of the attacks. Suddenly, he flared his energy again and cracked the ground around him, setting himself free from the Bakudo.

'I'm not giving up yet, you hag. Just because you can use such powerful Kido, doesn't mean you can destroy my will to fight. I'll never give up! Bankai!!!

I'm sorry to create a new post just to clarify a question that has been bothering me. I tough about making a comment in one of the already posted posts (lol) but it wouldn't be anything close to the post at all so here I go.

Unreleased Zanpakutos have different forms. They can be almost any kind of weapon with almost any kind of ability. I get that. However, from what I can see in the anime that I recently began watching and from the Bleach wiki, all Zanpakutos in their unreleased form are katanas.

So here is the question whose answer I couldn't find anywhere on the internet. Can a zanpakuto on a sealed state be something else than a katana? I found theories discussing this, and it seems plausible, but I would prefer to ask all of you about this.

My character for the next arc is already made, and his zanpakuto in it's sealed state is still a katana, and I'm not going to change that. But I want to know about this for future characters that I plan creating.

Is anyone gonna post?

Hell, it's finally up. Crucify me, it's taken fucking ages you guys must be sick of waiting... anyways here it is...




{Leader vs Legend}

Jisano: I'm not giving up yet, you hag. Just because you can use such powerful Kidō, doesn't mean you can destroy my will to fight. I'll never give up! (His reiatsu steadily builds and visibly emanates from his body) Bankai!!! (His reiatsu explosively increases, coming very close to equalling Senya’s in strength, and his blade starts to glow vibrantly with his spiritual energy) *coolly* Kekkou Kiwamaru.

Noticing the sudden calmness in both Jisano’s reiatsu and his body language after releasing his bankai, Senya tapped the ground again with the base of her sceptre causing the previous demonic-looking hawk to reform underneath her feet before flying up into the sky, taking her along with it, whilst the earthen abhorrent-looking human-sized insectoids immediately sprung into action and began scuttling and crawling towards Jisano at speeds much faster than expected before viciously attacking.
To Senya’s very slight surprise Jisano was dealing with the voracious horde of attacking creatures with a lot more ease than he had been before. She watched as he effortlessly knocked away several earthen bugs in a single sweeping stroke before savagely ripping off the head of a rhino beetle-like creature and using it to forcefully ram through the swarm of oncoming insect-like beasts. Even with the insectoids’ hardened weapon-like appendages flailing about wildly at him, Jisano was cleaving and smashing through them all like a hot knife through butter. But what Senya found most jarring about Jisano’s improved performance was the sense of serenity that was exuding from his every movement. Had his bankai bestowed upon him some state of tranquil fury?
Letting her wandering thoughts evaporate from the focus of her mind, Senya cocked her sceptre-wielding arm with her sceptre lighting up as she did so. Then, as she induced the swarm to intensify their efforts, Senya silently used Hadō #62 Garasu no Jūdan and brought her sceptre sweeping forward, propelling numerous cerulean energy-like quills in Jisano’s direction before following up with a silent Sōren Sōkatsui. Seeing the energy quills speeding towards him, Jisano quickly dive-rolled over a mantis-like beast, grabbed the head of a millipede-like creature behind it and then viciously swung the creature’s long body into the air in front of him in such a manner that the earthen creature took near-enough the entirety of the hail of energy quills aimed for him.

Jisano: Sumiyaku no Kichiku. (With his bankai technique greatly amplifying his speed, he deftly leaps on top of the millipede creature’s airborne body and then uses it as a stepping stone, allowing him to avoid the Sōren Sōkatsui that closely followed behind the first Hadō; looking directly into Senya’s eyes, he flash steps with an unprecedented burst of speed and reaches her demonic avian in a split-second) Hadō #58 Ōsutoraria Setsudan.

Jisano’s free arm suddenly became engulfed in raging electrical energy and, with one violent uppercutting strike, he completely destroyed Senya’s earthen hawk, narrowing missing Senya herself, causing the Gotei Commander to abruptly fall to the ground amidst the debris of her destroyed bird. Senya immediately righted herself in the air, landed softly on her feet and then tapped the ground with the base of her sceptre as Jisano pushed off after her at tremendous speed.

Senya: (She hurriedly recites as the created suddenly insectoids fall apart) *under her breath* Brand the flesh of the forsaken, enter into depths of unknown, bubble and froth, melt and decay, weep and mourn, destroy and desecrate, open forth the arches of darkness, pass through the eternally punishing gauntlet, reinforce the spirit… (Jisano strikes at her with his blade forcing her to hastily block and parry with the head of her sceptre) Bakudo #84 Gosentetsukasanegi.

With spiritual energy imbuing her skin with unnaturally strong properties of hardness and density, Senya took his next overhead strike with her stronger hand, muscles heaving in effort at the immense force behind the strike, but she grabbed the blade tightly nevertheless. Then with a quiet grunt, she powerfully flung him upwards into the sky.
As soon as Jisano was thrown, the ground underneath Senya suddenly began to shift and a demonic winged whale-sized creature formed from the environment before flapping its great newly-formed scaled wings and lifting its huge bulky body high into the air. As the beast rose into the sky, Senya stared at the hand she used to catch Jisano’s zanpakutō; although barely a few millimetres deep, a small cut was present from where his blade had connected.

The Sentry Captain landed deftly on the tail-side of the airborne behemoth, making it judder in midair, whilst Senya began skilfully spinning her sceptre in her hands. Jisano noted her movements and immediately dashed towards her, travelling at near indiscernible speed, but in reaction to his movement Senya hurled her sceptre higher into the sky and then clapped her hands together. Pulling her hands apart the instant they touched, a long blade-like construct of light blue energy formed in between them and, grabbing each end tightly, she pulled the construct into two asymmetrically sized ‘blades’ before immediately blocked Jisano’s oncoming strike with them.

Jisano: (He narrows his eyes and his mind whirrs as he goes on the offensive) Rudimentary blades made from Kidō… in a daishō pairing? Why would she use them instead of her zanpakutō? What is this heathen planning…?

Jisano severely pressured Senya with his forceful sword strokes, his augmented speed now matching hers. With the Mantra and Destruction avenues of his shikai being active simultaneously thanks to his bankai, reacting to and dealing with Senya’s evasive movements became a lot easier to do. Senya herself had noticed this as well and one could tell from her tense body language that she was beginning to struggle.
After blocking a heavy diagonal cut, Senya hopped backwards before subtly tapping a short rhythm on the airborne creature’s back with her foot. The creature then began to undulate its body in the air causing the surface the combatants were standing on to continuously shift under their feet. The sudden change in conditions proved to work against Jisano allowing Senya to begin avoiding his blows and even launch some of her own. With the undulations disrupting Jisano’s own rhythm whilst further complicating Senya’s own, Senya quickly took the advantage and pressed the Sentry Captain with her two energy blades.
Driving at his left shoulder with a weirdly timed thrust with her larger blade then following up with a deviously placed slash to his neck, Senya’s eyes widened as Jisano broke her attack before she had a chance to complete it and struck cleanly with a nice slash to her torso. His blade sliced through her shihakushō but failed to break the surface of her skin thanks to the effects of Gosentetsukasanegi still being maintained. Jisano clicked his tongue in slight irritation but immediately rounded on her, the Judgement of Mantra now in full swing, allowing the Sentry Captain to read Senya like a book. Complimented by Sumiyaku no Kichiku boosting his speed massively, Jisano quickly began to overwhelm the Captain-Commander and he landed his second successful hit on her body. Again, to his growing annoyance, the strike barely caused any damage due to Senya’s maintained 84th Bakudō but he continued to press harder and more viciously, his determined focus to cut her down unshakeable.
Then, in what seemed like barely a few seconds, Jisano landed several consecutive hits to Senya’s body and was dead set to inflict quite a few more with the intensity he was attacking with. But what was more concerning to Senya was that with each successful strike, Jisano was slowly breaking through the defence provided to her skin by Gosentetsukasanegi, Jisano was slowly exceeding her own speed and his reiatsu was slowly developing a diamond-hard feeling. Which meant it was time for her to put her plan into motion.

Senya: (She immediately relaxes her body as Jisano inflicts another heavy strike to her left shoulder, drawing blood) Bakudō #86 Damasumuro.

A gigantic transparent box-like barrier immediately erected itself around the two combatants’ field of battle and imposed its effects upon them in an instant, much to Jisano’s brief confusion and then sudden realisation. He was aware of the high-level Kidō but had never experienced it first-hand, so it proved to be hard to quickly readjust when he found himself suddenly moving slower than his adversary even though moments before he had been superior in speed.
However, Senya immediately used Jisano’s momentary plight to cleverly outmanoeuvre him and land a sweet blow to the side of his torso with the smaller Kidō blade, causing it to change from a light blue colour to a deep purple colour. Then, after parrying another of his strikes and giving herself sufficient room, Senya raised the arm holding the smaller blade upwards, palm facing the sky, causing the deep purple blade to transform into a football-sized orb.

Senya: Hadō #95 Shūsoku Tenkyū.

Jisano watched in uneasy silence as the orb violently oscillated in the palm of her hand for a second and then instantly dissipated, leaving her with one remaining Kidō blade. A moment passed with nothing occurring, to the Sentry Captain’s surprise, and then the box-like barrier suddenly shattered, freeing him from its slowing effect. A subtle grin creeping on to his face, Jisano launched himself at Senya once more leading with a violent diagonally cleaving slash.

Senya: (She purposefully blocks his strike with a grimace and looks Jisano dead in the eyes before dartingly glancing up into sky) Bakudō #21 Sekienton.

Jisano was able to quickly make out the form of Senya’s falling sceptre within reaching distance before her remaining energy blade erupted into a huge smothering cloud of obscuring red smoke that quickly engulfed even the creature they were fighting on in its scope. He growled in exasperation and released a potent burst of reiatsu, instantly blowing the smoke away and regaining vision within his immediate vicinity. Seeing Senya fleeing back down to the ground below, Jisano roared passionately before destructively obliterating the flying beast with a single blow to its back, sending large chunks of debris scattering throughout the sky, and then speeding down in dogged pursuit.

Jisano: (He silently deactivates Sumiyaku no Kichiku and looks at her with derision) *powerfully* I will end this now, leader of the Gotei infidels. Seishū Kanshiki Zanpai!

His reiatsu swelled once more, enshrouding his body in a green translucent aura of energy and strainingly spilling out almost endlessly. It was at a level where it now slightly exceeded Senya’s own. The Captain-Commander gripped her sceptre tightly as Jisano rushed towards her at crazy velocities even faster than before and braced her body when he frenziedly struck at her with a torso-level two-handed sweeping slash, sending her brutally hurtling quite a way backwards from the hit.
Senya tumbled heavily before righting herself and coming to a stop a far distance away; she had expected the power of a legendary zanpakutō of Ukishima Rakuen to be impressive but she hadn’t anticipated it to be able to put out this much power. Unfortunately for its wielder, she had already ensured her victory.

Senya: (She casually erects herself and glares at the rapidly incoming Captain with a mix of both pity and chagrin) *quietly* Watch where you step…

Jisano only saw her mouth move when he felt the ground detonate underneath him, swallowing him up in a mixture of explosively released Hadō blasts of various levels. Feeling the charring sensation razing his body, Jisano looked down at the ground in front of him in horror as he saw the number of glowing discs littering the ground around him. He cursed exasperatedly as his immense momentum carried him on to another mine, releasing another eruption of damaging Hadō blasts, but he soldiered onwards, barely losing any drive, and accidentally stepped on another mine which this time burst forth with binding Bakudō spells.

Senya: (Observing in pitied dismay as Jisano powerfully burst free from the Bakudō chains and ropes, she raises her free hand and clicks her fingers in time with her words) Shower…

At that the sky above them lit up for the briefest of seconds before a devastating volley of innumerable deep purple ‘arrows’ converged on Jisano from the sky. They came down thick and fast and the ones Jisano couldn’t bat away continuously embedded themselves in the charging man’s battered body, drawing copious amounts of blood, but he continued to press towards her, his sheer determination powering his broken body forwards.

Senya: So be it… (With the distance quickly closing between them, she extends her arm and points it at Jisano, generating a long maroon-coloured glowing energy javelin which hovers above her extended arm) Hadō #92 Seiunshō no Yari.

The two metre long energy javelin, sporting a triple helix-like body design with a corkscrew head shape and energies flaring from its base like fire, was sucked into a warp-hole directly in front of it and then immediately expelled towards Jisano from another warp-hole a few metres in front. Senya merely closed her eyes as it soared magnificently towards its mark.
Jisano could only stare wide-eyed at the gaping hole that had been opened up in his side but his stubborn mind forced his body to continue on and, finally reaching Senya, he frantically swiped at her.

Senya: (She nonchalantly side-steps his attack and powerfully knocks him on to his back with a sharp jab to the chest with the head of her sceptre before opening her eyes again) You are hundreds of years too early to be challenging me, especially in the state you were in. Be proud you were able to push me this far, Sentry Captain. (The green aura subsides from his body and she watches with dissatisfaction as he still struggles immensely to return to his feet)

Jisano: You think I’m going to concede to you!? NEVER!! I’ll de–

Senya: Enough! Are you a child? (Her reiatsu now builds immensely) I have been patient, maybe too patient, but it seems I need to show you just why I am the leader of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads. (She strikes the ground three times with the base of her sceptre and then raises it into the air) Bankai, Gōtōishi Ingōbō. (Her reiatsu visibly explodes all at once, densely swamping the area whilst her zanpakutō transforms into a longer sceptre, made from an extremely dense gold material, with the ball at the base turning gold, with a 30cm spike protruding from the bottom, and the large gold ball at the top of the sceptre now ‘sitting’ in a pair of hands with a dragon coiling around it and a 10cm spike protruding from the top; a royal purple cape then forms over her slashed shihakushō) This is the weight that I have to carry.

Jisano was suddenly overcome by the overwhelming reiatsu that was sitting on him. Memories of his own Head Captain, Satomi Umemoto, flashed into his mind and he began to feel a sickening fear in the pit of his stomach.

Senya: (She walks over to his supine form and stands over him) Your leader is laying waste to the place and people I have sworn to protect. So, I think it would be better if there was one less person attempting to destroy us. (She coldly stares him in his eyes before drastically lowering her reiatsu output) Sei no Ishi.

With a dismissive look Senya raised her sceptre into the air above Jisano and then mercilessly impaled the spiked base into his chest.

Should I assume that nothing will resolve itself for this arc?

This has nothing to do with anything about the arc resolving itself and etc. It's just a post I felt I should make.

I revisited my old character zanpakuto, and I feel I haven't been really clear with his power when on Bankai. I made lots of redundant things on there like on his first bankai skill where he can create a bubble of energy that sucks energy indefinetely, but has a limit, yada yada. Not only that, but his thrid skill is badly tough. So I started thinking about it, and I decided that this could be fixed, as the idea for his zanpakuto, including the shikai estate are perfectly fine from what I can see. I also haven't been clear he can only absorb skills that are kido-based, and not any skill that has spiritual energy. If he could do so, even physical attacks would be meaningles and he would be ridiculously OP.

But if you all recall he only fought one (against Akihiko) time and even them, his Bankai was not shown. So I feel I can edit it without any problem for the story so far. As for his third skill, there is an explanation. Also I was pretty newbie when I got here, but now that I have seen Bleach for quite some time, I have more depth of the lore and I feel I can do a better work. So here goes his revisited zanpakuto.

Name: Hitei

Release command: Kūfuku (Hunger)

Shikai: The same as it was before. No changes here.

Bankai: Hitei no burakkuhōru (black hole of denial).

Now the changes apply. His zanpakuto increases in size, but maintains it's shape, just like it was originally. However, now once released, Yoishiro will be seen with a white cloak on his body. This cloak is malleable, but also very resistant. I will go more in depth into it when it comes the time.

Ability 1: The same as his shikai, but now the ability extends to his body. The same concept applies, he can absorb more energy, BUT if he ever surpasses it, he suffers internal damage equal to the amount he absorbed over his limit. He also can create an energy bubble that absorbs the energy of anyone inside it onto himself, allies and enemies. This bubble retracts automatically once he reached his limit. There is also an aded factor: The more energy absorbed, as long as he maintains it inside him, will increase not only his reiatsu exponentially, but also his physical attributes. If he uses the absorbed energy, it will decrease his physical capabilities along with his reiatsu. It is to be used wisely, as maintaining the energy inside will make him a deadlier melee combatant, but limit his skills to close-range combat, while by using the energy he can create very powerful kido, but at the cost of losing such said prowess when under pressure by an agressive enemy.

Ability 2: This ability is linked to his cloak. This pure white cloak, can deflect abilities his opponent throws at them, back to the opponent, or simply deviate it's course. It can also be used offensively to bind his opponents, by shaping it's extremities into belts that latch themselves on his opponent. The capability of deflecting the kido an enemy throws at him is however, affected by his first skill. The more energy he absorbed, as long as mantained, will make it's prowes of deflection very low, meaning the cloak will only be capable of deflecting very basic Kido. The less absorbed energy, the more the cloak is strong at deflection, where at it's top (when Yoishihiro didn't absorbed, or sepnt all of his absorbed power) is capable of deflecting more powerful kido, making him practically immune to Hado and Bakudo from number 90 to above. This comes at a price, as his physical attributes are weaker than with the absorbed ability kept, and he is limited to a defensive battle stance. The cloak can also block zanpakuto direct attacks, but it acts similar to the kido deflection ability.

Abilty 3: The one he already used in the battle against Akihiko. His third ability is basically a one-use shield that can negate any attack that is sent at him for 10 seconds. When he activates this ability, any kido will simply have no effect at all on him, during the time it is active. His energy becomes red, when under this mode. Whenever he uses it, he can re-use it but only 1 hour later. This mode also does not impede physical attacks, only kido-based ones.

Now how does changing his third skill changes nothing on the story so far, and how having no cloak on him during the time also does nto affect it? Well it's simple. On his battle against Akihio he got pretty banged up, and when releasing his Bankai he didn't had to much energy, thus didn't completely released it. When Akihiko went to take all of his powers, the third ability couldn't negate it without a counter-balance so his zanpakuto decided it was best to make Yoishihiro compensate for it, rather than him losing her. As a result he suffered massive damage. This was a unique ocasion that only happened once.

Since it is my character, and his Bankai was, up to this point, not used with the exception of his third ability, which I already justified) I believe such changes to not hold to much problem. So from now on, this is his zanpakuto. Also I did not deviate from his original power to much, so it should be completely fine. Such changes will not occur again.

I am soooo sorry this took this long to write. I have no real excuse aside from how hectic things have gotten recently and a considerable amount of writers block, but I have finally got this done and I hope it was worth the wait....though I doubt it. Crazie I know you have an idea of what you want to happen next so message me as soon as and I'll get to work on whatever you need me to do.


[Leaving Safety and Comfort]

While the events in the Soul Society grew that much more intense and, even more worryingly, dangerous, the squads of shinigami left behind in Ukishima Rakuen were not sitting idle waiting for what they assumed to be the impending return of their Captains in victory. On the orders of the Head Captain they were frantically preparing themselves for an impending invasion of the Soul Society.

The invasion forces job was simple: once the enemy captains were neutralised, the squads would move in and overpower the remaining squads and meet any resistance without any mercy, thereby overthrowing the Gotei 13. The squad members were running themselves ragged in their preparations. Because of this the Healing unit was required to be actively making sure that no one fell from their exhaustion or injured themselves. It was only the second time in the entire existence of Ukishima Rakuen's history that the Healing unit had been out in a force of this scale which was worrying for everyone. However the biggest scare was the Elder Healer and her direct subordinate had not been seen since the healing units arrival. The reason itself was about to come clear in a very dramatic fashion.

"They should have reported in by now." A rhythmic thumping echoed around the room as a person rapped their fingers against a table top, getting harder with each pulsating drumbeat which blended with the echoing thudding resounding outside the room. "Those Captains are proving themselves to be a useless bunch if they cannot irradicate a bunch of weaklings like those Gotei 13 rats." THe voice said in malevolent bouts of hysteria. The person's fingers dug into the hard wood of the table top, splintering the surface. "Don't they know what will happen to us if they fail, we will be annihilated and yet they still insist on failing the Ukishima Rauken....no failing me....disobeying my orders yet again."

"I'm sure they are doing their best to bring the fighting to an end. They are just trying to end it without ending the lives of their opponents, at least that's what some of them are trying to do. As a nation who specialise in sealing kido, it's only natural that they'd try to go along a route that involved sealing away the Gotei 13's spiritual energy rather than slaughtering the lot of them." The second person in the room said in a tender voice. She placed a hand gently over her heart almost as if she was praying. "They deserve our support for whatever route they decide to take. As we are not on the battlefield ourselves, we cannot complain about how quickly they get things done."

The other person slammed their clenched fist down onto the desk top, her spiritual pressure rose to a almost stifling level, yet the other person remained unaffected by the level while people running around in the streets were being overwhelmed by the spiritual level. "I do not care how they they get things done. If this attack fails, our entire civilization will be wiped out! Do not talk to me about this "peaceful" resolution they are aiming for, Iyashi, those fools are going to doom us all unless drastic action is taken! How can you not understand that?! Are you being intentionally obtuse?!"

Iyashi's eyes flared in a brief moment of anger. They then hardened as her tone changed from the gentle presence it had to a cold and hard mutter. "Don't you dare talk to me like that, Satomi." Captain Umemoto's spiritual pressure increased to an even higher level in an effort to intimidate the Elder Healer, but failed to do so.

"I WILL NOT ALLOW THOSE WEAKLINGS TO JEAPORDISE THE FUTURE OF MY UKISHIMA RAKUEN! IF I HAVE TO I WILL GO THERE MYSELF AND RAISE THAT PLACE TO THE GROUND AND ANYONE WHO GETS IN MY WAY WILL BE ERADICATED!" She furiously grabbed her blade and stormed past Iyashi who flash stepped in front of her, her gentle face contorted in aggression. "Don't do it Satomi, if you go now in the state you're in you will regret the ramifications of what you might do!"

Captain Umemoto looked upon her with wild eyes, her voice became erratic in a mixture of fear and anger. "You traitor, are you with those Gotei 13 trash? Are you turning against me? DO YOU WANT US TO PERISH?!" She raised her hand and slapped Iyashi hard across her face, causing her to fall heavily into the door which struck her across her temple, knocking her out. Captain Umemoto then looked at her own hand in an almost trance like moment of shock before storming off and leaving for the Seireitei.


[Later]

"Elder Healer...Elder Healer....please respond...." Iyashi felt a light tapping on her face as she slowly regained consciousness, the voice becoming louder and clearer to her. She sat up slowly as her eyes gradually opened. She rubbed her head despite knowing she should leave it alone in a vain attempt to nullify the pain. She looked towards the presence that was to her left recognizing it as her direct subordinate.

"Oh Natomi...argh....where's the Head Captain?" She asked as she clutched her head in pain.

Natomi was a tall and defined female who was often considered one of the most beautiful women in Ukishima Rakuen and definitely one of the scariest. Her bright blue hair fell to her upper back as she cradled the Elder Healers back until she was sure she was fine to sit on her own. Her deep brown eyes shone in a brief moment of happiness before she answered her superior. "The Head Captain has already left for the Seireitei, Elder Healer....and boy was she pissed. She looked like she would've killed anyone who crossed her path."

Iyashi immediately jumped to her feet to the shock of her subordinate. "Natomi I need you to gather the Shamans (High Ranking Healers only ranked below both Natomi and Iyashi) immediately and get them ready to leave for the Seireitei. We need to get there as soon as possible!" Her eyes hardened as she tried to compose herself as her sense of balance had not fully returned yet.

"Yes ma'am!" Natomi said immediately as she cast a Tenteikūra to relate the message to the others. The Elder Healer then opened her robe revealing a set of four knives that made up her zanpakuto.

"I never thought I might have to use these again....I just hope I don't have to." She thought to herself before closing her robe again.

"They will meet us at the Senkaimon, Elder Healer." She said in confidence, waiting for her orders.

"Okay Natomi, let's go and save some lives!" Iyashi spoke resolutely, the kind glimmer starting to return to her eyes.

They both flash stepped to the Senkaimon where they were met by the Shaman's who were all garbed with their faces covered by veils and long robes that covered a majority of their body, all decorated in white and gold before they went through the Senkaimon gate and exited just outside of the Seireitei.

They were all stunned at the level of spiritual pressure that was fluctuating around them, and their shock turned to fear as they felt the Head Captains terrible presence loom in the distance.

Iyahsi turned to her subordinates with a serious look on her face. "You all know what to do!"

They all nodded before flash stepping away, leaving the Elder Healer to prepare herself for what was about to happen.

[In The Wake of 'Victory!' Senses Return]

Yushi lay there, on the ground, everything around him didn't exist, at least, as far as his sensory perception was concerned - he may as well have been floating in space for all he was aware. His body felt numb to everything, even pain. For however long he sat there for, he was unaware of everything around him and it was unsettling, in fact, he couldn't even feel Nan-chan at this point.

After this ungodly amount of time, his leg began to twitch and the pain of his long fight began to slowly settle in and his senses slowly resumed their 'normal' state, where he could actually sense reiatsu and use his eyes, ears, smell and taste. Of course, it was a state of catatonic shock when his reiatsu senses came back, only to be completely overwhelmed by the reiatsu of Satomi Umemoto. Why the heck was she here? No, he didn't need to ask himself - deep down, he knew. Considering the rage within her spiritual pressure, there was only one reason why she was here. And, the reiatsu of Elizabeth Renoir had disappeared. When had that happened? Too many questions and so little time. Yushi stood up, stretched his arms out and tried to sooth his aching muscles, with no success. He disappeared and began to run towards to reiatsu of his mortal enemy, who seemed to be close to death, who was right next to the reiatsu of Sumiko Anenokoji and two of the Gotei 13, one also danerously low, hile the other was immensely high and probably the reason why Jisano Meibatsu was close to death. For some reason, he thought he would be able to help Sumiko, plus, he didn't want to face the Head Captain right now. It seemed that Tomoyo was in the same location, but Yushi knew that it wouldn't be that simple - all of the Captains would be needed and, since one was gone and at least one was incapacitated, he would need to find help from elsewhere.

He kept going, trying to sense the reiatsu of the others. It seemed that a few Gotei 13 Captains were around somewhere, because he could feel a few of their respective energy signatures. They would need to step in, if they could, because Satomi Umemoto was a force to be reckoned with. Damn it! It was just their luck for this to happen now, but, at least, they could save the Gotei 13 from destruction and save themselves in the process - that knowledge Kyobo and himself had uncovered about her had been most unsettling and it was kind of relieving to know that they could stop worrying about the Gotei 13 and start worrying about getting rid of Head Captain Umemoto.

[Inner Monologue:I swear, I would have helped you poor folk from the Gotei 13... even you, Yani Kohei, I regret losing my cool and destroying you. We'll stop her, we have to!]

In the distance, Yushi could see Sumiko kneeling on the ground, looking on at the scene that was currently unfolding, or rather, had already unfolded - Jisano Meibatsu was on the ground, twitching, then, suddenly, his energy seemed to regain some of its lustre and he stood up, seeming to be in condition to stand. Sumiko looked stunned and the other woman seemed unconcerned - Yushi assumed, by her robes and sceptre, that she was the Head Captain of the Gotei 13. He flash-stepped into their circle and stopped in front of Sumiko.

'Captain Anenokoji, are you okay?' he asked with concern.

Sumiko stared at him, looked back at Jisano, then opened her mouth to speak. 'Captain Kenronri... I'm fine. I assume you've come out of your 'senseless' state and have realised our predicament?'

'I have. She is furious. I can feel so much rage within her... I don't even understand how any sane person could feel so much rage, but I suppose we can no longer call her 'sane'.

Sumiko nodded slightly, then turned away. Yushi turned and strode over to where the Gotei 13's Head Captain was standing, along with Jisano Meibatsu and a fallen Captain, at least, that's what her tattered haori suggested.

'The fuck you want, Kenronri?' Captain Meibatsu snarled at him.

'I have no interest in entertaining this banter with you, Captain Meibatsu. Obviously, you still haven't learned manners beyond that of a neanderthal... I see no reason to treat you as though you weren't one.'

'YOU INSULTING ME, YOU BASTARD??!!'

'Shut your mouth. I'm not here to talk to you, as I said, I have no interest in bantering with you.' Yushi turned away from him and faced the Head Captain.

'Are you the Head Captain of the Gotei 13?'

The woman nodded her head, though her eyes and reiatsu suggested a wariness of him. 'I am. Who are you and what do you want?'

'Yushi Kenronri, 13th Squad Captain. I'm here, because I have a request of you and the Gotei 13. Firstly, I wish to offer my condolences for those of your Captains that have been lost in this war... to be honest, we were trying to be as nice about the situation as we could - of course, we had little choice in the matter, we were simply following orders. However, we learned a disturbing fact not long ago - our Head Captain was having secret meetings with the Reiteki Rojin and had promised them a couple of our Captains. They were also threatening to wipe us out if we didn't do the same to the Soul Society. It's no excuse, but that is the story as much as I can tell you. My request is that you and the Gotei 13 assist in sealing away Satomi Umemoto - I'm sure you've already felt her spiritual pressure... she is full of rage and will stop at nothing to destroy everything, regardless of whether it is us, or the Gotei 13. Will you assist us?'

'Yes, I have already felt her. You must be very perceptive if you can feel her rage just through her spirtual pressure... of course, why should we help you? I'm sure you can seal her away by yourselves.'

Yushi shook his head. 'If that was the case, I wouldn't ask you to get involved - like I said, she is hateful and full of burning rage - she won't stop until everything has disappeared. If we failed, you'd have to fight her anyway.'

The Head Captain seemed to understand the logic behind this, because she nodded her head. 'You have a point. However, that doesn't mean I ncessarily trust you, or any of the 13 Sentry... very well, we'll help you, but only to protect our home. That's it.'

Roychi was away from the battle. Everything that had happened, and he still had done nothing at all to aid his fellow comrades. He was still recovering from the grave internal injuries that he got in the battle against Akihiko, and he couldn’t move properly for a few days. Despite participating on the captains meeting, he was given a rest, and was prohibited of going into battle unless absolutely necessary.

Roychi kept in check the reiatsu of his fellow brother in arms, and their enemies. If there was anything that Roychi was good at, was at pinpointing even the smallest and almost undetectable surges in spiritual pressure. He kept in check every battle to make sure whenever he was needed, he would be ready to depart. He was already healed, but not completely, and making too much effort could lead to some of the internal wounds to re-open. At least that is what he was told. However Roychi would never accept to not be in the front lines along with fellow captains because of injuries. The only reason he stayed behind was because Senya, their Head-Captain made sure to explain to him that he should command the last line of defense in the invasion. Of course that was just a nice way to tell him to stay out of the fight, but it was at least something that Roychi could keep telling himself in order not to feel useless.

After the battles, and defeats but also wins from his side, an immense reiatsu appeared out of nowhere. The simple sensation of it was enough to make Roychi quiver. Not in fear but in anxiety. What could have happened to bring such an explosive and hateful reiatsu to this battle? It was much bigger than any other present, and it was surely exceptional. It was undoubtedly a Head-Captain level And it was certainly the Juzo Hosho.

Roychi tough to himself multiple times to remain behind and guard the defense, but he knew what was gonna happen. If he didn’t went to help, things could get worse. Not that he was enough to battle against such an enormous reiatsu by himself, or that he was strong enough to turn the tide of battle by himself. But if every single Captain didn’t went to battle that person wielding such enormous power, she would cause to much destruction before being stopped. Besides if he remained how good would he be alone against whatever force that came at him? It was clear everyone had to step up, and Roychi could no longer remain quiet. He walked to the direction of the reiatsu. One of the Shinigami from his squad came to him.

“Captain you shouldn’t go. Your wounds aren’t completely healed!”

“It does not matter.” Roychi said without deviating his attention. “These wounds must not stop me from doing what must be done. An enormous threat has appeared, and I must take part in destroying it.” Roychi turned to the Shinigami. “You all remain here. Do not come close to the reiatsu you all feel. I do not want senseless deaths in my ranks.”

With such said he flash stepped away into the direction of the enormous power. However in the middle of the way, he felt other reiatsu. Not a single one, but a few. Three to be more exact. One of them was clearly Senya, his Head-Captain, and although from the other two one was a complete unknown the other one he had felt before. The man that accompanied Akihiko before.

When he arrived it seemed they were discussing something. However as soon as they all sensed his reiatsu, they all turned to Roychi, who appeared in front of them.

“Captain Roychi. I told you to guard the defense lines.” Senya said while staring directly into Roychi’s eyes.

“I know Head-Captain, and I am sorry for the disobedience. But I am sure you will be able to forgive me
after I explain the reason I came.”

“I know you.” Said Yushi. “You are the one Captain Akihiko defeated back then.”

“I see I’m not the only one who remembers someone here.”

“Enough of the introductions. Explain yourself Roychi.” Demanded Senya.

“Head-Captain, this enormous reiatsu is full of hatred, and seeks nothing more than the destruction of Soul Society. If all Captains do not cooperate as one, we will fall. The main line of defense, is no longer where I was tasked to guard.”

Head-Captain Senya couldn’t defy what he said. It was true. The main line of defense was now the same as the front-lines of the battle. “Very well. You are cleared to assist us. Are you sure however, you are up to the task?”

“I’m not going to lie and say I’m a hundred percent. But I’m not a coward and will not stay behind while everything burns. I must make my part.”

“You should know we of the Juzo Hosho are coming as well. She is a threat not only to your nation, but to ours as well. It is our task, even more than yours to take her down.” Said Yushi.

“We were allies once. This war brought nothing more than pain and misery for both sides.” Roychi said. “It is good to ally with you all once again, even if it is just temporary.”

No one besides Senya expected Roychi to say such thing. He had a clear sense of justice and a code of ethics that sometimes could even be seen as childish and unrealistic. But no one could deny it was a beautiful act, to hold no grudge or hate towards his supposed enemies.

“Then it is decided.” Said Senya hitting the bottom of her staff on the ground. “We move and take Umemoto down, no matter what it takes.

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It isn't a long one, just something to get the final fight going.



{The Thirteen Alliance}

Senya: Then it is decided. We move and take Umemoto down, no matter what it takes. (She turns to Yushi) Captain Kenronri, I would suggest that you, Captain Roychi and your two fellow Captains head over to Umemoto’s location and help the Captains there. Meanwhile, I am going to retrieve my incapacitated Captains and bring them back here for any treatments; if any of them can then aid you afterwards, they will immediately join you on the battlefield. Agreed? (Yushi nods in agreement) But first… (Impaling the base of her bankai sceptre into the ground, she swiftly and nonchalantly draws symbols upon her arms, hands and the ground using a black powder then, holding her palms out in front of themselves, she generates a glowing rectangular box and performs various hand movements to create various root-like extensions in the air, which connect to the glowing rectangle; she finally places her hands up to the rectangle) Bakudō #77 Tenteikūra. (The root-like extensions suddenly glow with energy) *quietly* Captain Kenronri, I’ve connected to all the Captain-level reiatsu signatures within Seireitei, excluding that of Satomi Umemoto. Inform everyone of our alliance and then we can begin suppressing your awry Head-Captain.

Yushi: (Her abruptness surprises him for an instant but he immediately recomposes himself) Right. *clearly * To all Jūzō Hoshō Captains and remaining Gotei 13 Captains that can hear me, we are going to enter an alliance in order to take down Head-Captain Umemoto as quickly and efficiently as possible. I am currently with the Gotei Captain-Commander, whom I have come to agreement that this is the best course of action. So put aside any animosities you have for each other and let’s compliment each other’s powers as best we can. To those currently engaging Head-Captain Umemoto, Captain Roychi, Captain Anenokoji, Jisano and I will be joining you momentarily.

Senya: (With Yushi’s message finished, she lowers her hands and picks up her sceptre from out of the ground before turning to Jisano) [Telepathic command to Jisano: Sentry Captain, you are to go with Captain Roychi and Captain Kenronri. Subdue Umemoto using everything you have but make sure no harm comes to my Gotei Captains.]

Jisano’s temple pulsed and he seemed to want to resist her commands but, having no choice in the matter, he merely nodded in acknowledgement. Senya turned and nodded at Yushi before flash stepping off to retrieve her incapacitated Gotei Captains. Yushi, confused as to Jisano’s disconcerting obedience, exhaled deeply before flash stepping in the direction of Satomi Umemoto’s raging reiatsu, his allies following close behind him.



It did not take long for Senya to find and return with Majo Shin, Akarui Hyosho and Livius Abel’s unconscious bodies. Setting each of them down beside Kie Geißt, Senya released the time slowing Kidō around the latter and began to use her healing Kidō. It wasn’t much, but her limited knowledge of Kaidō combined with her immense proficiency with Kidō in general would have to be enough for now. As she watched the steady breathing from the motionless bodies of her Captains, Senya darkly cursed her failings in preventing needless Gotei deaths. But, when Akarui’s eyes opened and Majo’s body stirred, she felt a wave of satisfaction slowly wash over her. Maybe the Gotei’s fortunes would now change for the better.

[Bayful Justice]

Senato coughed up blood in an attempt to clear his throat before a small grin appeared on his face.

Satomi Umemoto’s eyes narrowed slightly even as she gripped Senato’s windpipe with one hand, preventing him from taking a proper breath.

“It seems…” Senato winced as he struggled to get the words out. “I stalled long enough.”

Umemoto didn’t respond to Senato. Instead, she used her sword to silence him.

But right before she could slash through his body at this close range, she abruptly changed the direction she was swinging her blade and it crashed into another weapon that had been aimed at her arm.

The expression on Kyobo’s face was dead serious as he followed through with his swing, attempting to bring his weapon down on Umemoto’s shoulder. Umemoto snorted as her peripheral vision caught movement out of the corner of her eyes and she deliberately released Senato as she dodged back, evading both Kyobo’s swing and the nearly deadly slash that came from behind.

Umemoto glared at the two captains who donned robes from her own nation, wielding weapons against her as they blocked Senato from view.

“What is the meaning of this?”

“This has gone far enough, head captain.” Akihiko’s face was stern, but his mouth was set in a way to show some reluctance. “A needless massacre won’t solve anything. Whatever the burden you hold on your shoulders, it’s not heavy enough to warrant the death of so many. I see now that we were hasty in blindly following the orders given to us. If we put an end to this now—”

“This again…This thoughtless idiocy again…” Umemoto’s teeth came together as a look of fury crossed her face. “Those who abandon their duty have nothing but punishment to look forward to. Your talent means nothing if you intend to waste it. If you stand in my way, you’ll die, just like the others.”

“Head-captain—”

“SILENCE, YOU TRAITOROUS SCUM! You cannot even begin to fathom just what sort of black box is threatening to be opened at the end of all this! Your foolhardy idealism will be the death of so many more!”

This made Akihiko wince, his grip on his weapon tightening. Kyobo snorted as he lowered his stance in preparation to charge forward.

“You’re wasting your time, Seinosuke. She’s beyond reason. Just think of it like sacrificing one batshit crazy lady so everyone else can survive. It’s the least we can do after the amount of shit that we pulled.”

Ahikiko clicked his tongue, but didn’t protest. He lowered his stance as well and took a deep breath, making himself aware of the quickly approaching spiritual pressure.

Just one minute. They would all arrive in about that time. If they could just minimalize casualties until then…

Could the Gotei Captain do it?

Akihiko shifted his weight slightly to look back at Senato without taking his eyes off of Umemoto. Senato nodded firmly, as if confirming something unspoken.

“Alright. Let’s end this.”

“Do you fools honestly believe you can win just because my bankai’s range has been suppressed? Fine then—come. I’ll show you how one properly carried out their duty as a soul reaper. Your lives end here.”

With that, talk was over.

Juzo Hosho Head-Captain Satomi Umemoto charged forward, surrounded by noxious fumes, intending to slay each of her enemies, regardless of the banner they fought under.
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Meanwhile, the sky changed.

While spiritual energy rained down due to the high level sealing kido cast to prevent the noxious fumes of Umemoto’s bankai from spreading beyond a certain distance, the sky itself originally seemed clear. But in the course of some fifteen seconds, it quickly changed.

A widespread design had extended itself across the expansive blue space, creating something that could only be referred to as a ‘system’ had appeared, composed of several magic circles and runes that had apparently been drawn and engraved into the air. While it had no real uniform shape, there were five vertices that extended in different directions. At each of these points was a single soul reaper with their face covered by a veil, chanting aloud as their clapped their hands together. The energy that radiated off of them seemed to have healing properties, but most of it was poured directly into the system overhead, as if they were slowly filling up a massive water bottle with liquid.

Iyashi Kyō sighed as she stood over a large group of soul reapers who had partially missing limbs and the like due to stray attacks with the powerful captains and, most specifically, the noxious gas that had been suppressed right before consuming them entirely. Even as she tried to focus on healing them, she distractedly glanced upward toward the design in the sky with wonder.

“A Sumitsuki spells that binds multiple kido spells together…I guess with this, Tomoyo has finally surpassed her grandmother, huh?”
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The spirit rain stopped.

Umemoto took advantage of the moment to let her noxious fumes spread wildly, but both Kyobo and Akihiko reflexively evaded, moving in through the smallest openings to try and get close. Umemoto’s took a step back to throw both of them off and mercilessly willed the haze to converge on both of them from all sides, leaving them no room to escape.

“TENRAN!”

Half a dozen blasts of pure wind slammed into the two captains, but passed through the haze without affecting it. Instead, Kyobo and Akihiko were narrowly forced out of the way before the haze could reach them.

Umemoto snarled as she whipped her head around to glare at the perpetrators.

“More flies...”

“It’s precisely because you think of us that way that this is happening, Head-Captain.” Sumiko smiled wryly as she held her hand up again, pointing one finger at Umemoto. “I wonder if things would have turned out differently if we hadn’t found out what was going on the way we did?”

The newly arrived captains scattered quickly as Umemoto’s noxious fumes spread out in an attempt to engulf them. She spread her gas thin in order to encompass all directions and prevent them from approaching her.

However, the fact that she was focused on all directions at once was what threw her off.

“Bakudo #61: Rikujōkōrō!”

Rods of light flew forward from the same many directions and forced Umemoto to hesitate. She stopped focusing on her noxious gas as she forcibly jumped into the air will all the force she could muster, using flash step to send herself a good few meters upward in order to avoid being caught in the kido. This put her right in the middle of five stars that hung in the air, as if waiting for her to make this move.

“Got you.”

Senato smirked triumphantly as he held one finger up and slashed it through the air. The stars glowed brightly as energy radiated from them, surrounding Umemoto harmlessly. She was confused for a moment as it didn’t seem to do any damage or restrict her movements, buts she quickly understood as golden light fell from the sky. She looked up in shock to finally pay attention to the massive design that had appeared in the air.

“Is this…a healing spell?”

“Looks like that old hag’s here.” Yushi muttered as he and the others stood under the bright light that flooded their surroundings. With every passing second, the distant scenery faded, blocked off by the light. No doubt, they were slowly being enclosed in a space while being healed at the same time. “If she’s with Tomoyo, the regular soul reapers should be fine.”

“Then let’s finish this here while she’s trapped.”

“Huhuhuhu…HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! YOU FOOLS! YOU THINK YOU CAN WIN JUST BECAUSE YOU TRAPPED ME IN ONE PLACE? BY TIME THEY DECIDE TO CANCEL THIS SPELL, YOU’LL ALL HAVE BEEN REDUCED TO NOTHING!”

Noxious fumes emitted from Umemoto, spreading in all directions like dark miasma that threatened to swallow up everyone nearby. The captains tensed their bodies as they glared up at Umemoto, ready to finish the fight.

“It seems you’re more shortsighted than I thought.”

Senya sighed heavily as she stepped forward, weapon in hand, frowning up at Umemoto, who alone was isolated from the golden light.

“One single enemy can’t stand against the combined force of both the Gotei 13 and Juzo Hosho. This unity has already proven itself once before. In the name of both of our nations, we’ll weed out the one who’s lost sight of just what it is we exist for.”

[A True Healer]

Iyashi looked up at the sky as Tomoyo's kido fell like golden rain, looking at the injured around her, their wounds slowly began to close but their conditions were not improving at a rate she was happy with and even then, the more serious wounds were not healing enough for her liking. Iyashi looked over at Tomoyo who had her hands together as if she was praying, clasped tightly in intense concentration as she kept her healing kido in check. As the kido's golden energy began to thin and dissipate, Iyashi checked the conditions of those around her.

"Hmmm, they are definitely in a stable condition," She probed one of the casualties noting that some of the wounds had either scarred or not closed completely. "Her kido was not flawless by any means. And the energy levels of the patients have not changed at all. It would have worked reasonably over a lesser area but...." She looked over at the lightly panting Tomoyo who stood up shakily and proceeded to make her way over to Iyashi to check her work.

"So how are the patients, Elder Healer?" She asked with concern punctuating her voice.

"Their stable, but not healthy." Iyashi replied bluntly watching as Tomoyo's face fell in sadness. "Some of these wounds were not properly healed by your kido nor was it re-energising them which is more important. Someone with your limited knowledge of the healing arts would find it difficult to achieve this over a wide area, though for someone without that knowledge you did a good job." Her words were laden with both criticism and compliments.

"So I did not help at all?" Tomoyo asked dejectedly. It was clear that she meant this as a rhetorical question but Iyashi responded nonetheless.

"You did. Just not well enough. Tomoyo, you are exceptionally gifted at using kido, that is not up for dispute, but when it comes to healing, you are nowhere near my level." She said with confidence. "You should be focusing on using bakudo and kido to neautralise the real threat here. Leave the healing to me." Iyashi placed a comforting hand on her shoulder at which Tomoyo bowed her head in dejected respect.

"Now if you want to see true healing, I will require one thing of you. Could you cast a Tenteikūra for me? I'll take care of the rest." Tomoyo nodded in silent compliance as she easily conjured the kido at which Iyashi used her own reiatsu to link it to her subordinates. "Is everyone in position?"

A multitude of yes's greeted her eardrums before she kneeled and laced her hands together just as Tomoyo had moments before.

"Now Tomoyo let me show the difference between kido masquerading as a healing spell and actual healing power."

At that moment a huge surge of energy erupted from Iyashi and swirled around her in a vortex of emerald green energy that soared towards the sky in a turbulent column. When it reached its maximum height it began to grow brighter as the energy used to make it became even more condensed.

Tomoyo was shocked at the level of power she was bearing witness to. She could tell that while Iyashi's reiatsu itself was monstrously powerful, it was the only energy there. There was another energy present that was in her spell which was as powerful as her own spiritual energy.

"This is the difference between my healing technique and your kido, Tomoyo." Iyashi said while still concentrating on her spell. "I have another energy stored inside my body that allows me to perform spells like this. I can completely heal anyone over a great distance using this technique. And I will now demonstrate this: Mantorawan: Gurando Fukugen (Mantra One: Grand Restoration)"

The now shining green energy exploded outwards in all directions filling a vast area with a radioactive green colour. The energy completely covered the Seireitei in seconds and was stopped by the presences of Natomi and the Shamans. They contained the energy within the area Iyashi had specified, covering all injured parties.

Iyashi continued her explanation to Tomoyo. "My subordinates help me regulate the energy, making sure that it is equal across all areas and they also help me create singularities inside the spell's structure. For instance, we have enough control over the spell to ensure at all times that Umemoto will not be affected by the spell at all."

Tomoyo's eyes widened in surprise. "You can do that?"

"I said I could right?" Iyashi answered with a smile. "Now here comes the last stage of the spell. The actual healing."

As she said that, the energy began to seep into anyone who was injured or exhausted. Their wounds almost seemed to disappear into thin air. Cuts sealed themselves, burns vanished, broken bones mended themselves and new limbs began to grow where the old ones once were.

Tomoyo felt the burns and cuts fade into nothingness but she also began to feel re-engerised. Almost as if she was a new person.

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[Elsewhere]

Akihiko looked down at himself as he was engulfed by the energy, his cuts vanished and his energy began to return almost immediately.

"The Elder Healer? She's here?" He remarked in restrained surprise.

Kyobo blinked as the healing spell granted him a new eye to replace the one he lost. "It seems so. She really knows how to pick her moments."

Sumiko's wound to her abdomen vanished as well as some of her other wounds. "I swear she has to make some form of dramatic entrance. Still even I will concede she came at a great time."

Senato's wounds vanished just as quickly as the others. "To think that someone this powerful was hiding in your nation all this time. This is incredible." He remarked in wonderment.

"We would've been fine without all this showboating. I was ready to tear that old bitch apart." Jisano grumbled.

"Just be grateful she's actually healing a Neanderthal like you in the first place." Sumiko retorted.

They all looked however as Umemoto looked around in a mad shock as the energy seemed to swirl around her. It infuriated her with each passing second. "THAT TRAITOROUS BITCH! I WILL KILL HER, I'LL KILL YOU ALL!"

Her spiritual pressure spiked as she broke Senato's bonds and sent her horrendous mist after the now fresh captains who now had an easier time avoiding her attacks.

"When I find the person who performed that kido, I will thank her till I'm blue in the face." Senato remarked audibly to the smile's of the Juzo Hosho captains.

"We'll be sure to introduce you once we beat this hag" Kyobo replied.

[Fragrant Anarchy]

Satomi stared viciously from the opposite side of the barrier, shielding her from the healing properties of Iyashi’s lustrous technique. She menacingly shifts her gaze between opponents, scowling more ferociously than before. Her rage begins to climax as her Bankai pulsates in her right hand. She lowers her head and scoffs audibly, “You think you’re efforts will save you,” she said angrily beneath her breath. “You stand before me, in defiance of my authority, drawing your blade to my throat. You stand before me, soldiers of my order, and declare your intentions for defeating me.” She pauses before raising her head and revealing a sinister glare. “I’m going to revel as my Bankai encircles you and you’re left to watch one another’s flesh melt from their body.”
Through Tomoyo’s angelic eyes projected an unmistakable defiance, one that was unfamiliar to all, including her. Her face hardens, losing its innocent glow as her spirit energy is meticulously channeled. “I have never found reason to use these techniques, considering them too invasive. It was not until this very moment that I truly reconciled that fear. You have, if not momentarily, unchained me overwhelming doubt.”
Iyashi opens one eye and focuses on Tomoyo. “Show our head-captain just how powerful you can be. Let her witness the apex of your abilities,” she encouraged softly.
Senato stands firmly beside Tomoyo, readying his stars. “I never imagined I would be providing support for you, the same person who exiled me to a separate dimension. This has become quite a day.” With those words he directs his stars around her. Four stars delicately encircle her before dissolving, imbuing her hands with their mystical properties. “I’ve never quite done this, but I see no better reason to experiment. This will amplify your abilities, affording you far greater precision and power. Be mindful…”
Tomoyo raises her hand, gesturing for Senato to cease his commentary. “The time for words have passed, I’m afraid. I must concentrate. Please, provide additional back-up, as it will be needed. Our famed healer has entered battle, and she can provide impressive support with your aid.” Tomoyo’s eyes focus on Satomi before her palms clash, generating a deafening boom that echoed throughout the area. A sphere of energy begins expanding at a massive rate from her body, enveloping the whole area. She folds her fingers over one another, extending only her pointer and pinky fingers. She points them at Satomi, releasing a torrent of threaded energy. It phases through both the sphere of energy and the barrier shielding Satomi from the healing technique.
Satomi grimaces angrily and impulsively swings her blade horizontally, creating a bog of corrosion in her immediate vicinity. The toxic fumes collide with the threads, but they exhibit incomparable resilience. They slice through her corrosive mist and tether themselves to her blade. In seconds they are feverishly encasing her blade with crimson energy, which remarkably resembles fabric. It swiftly works its way up her blade, completely binding over the hilt and her hand. It latches onto her hand and works up her arm. She growls loudly as a vibrant sphere of energy manifests in her left palm. She violently thrusts her left arm toward her right, unleashing an immense explosion.
The others look on as spectators, baffled by the head-captains behavior. “She’s willing to inflict irreparable damage to herself to thwart Captain Daidoji’s kido?!”
Iyashi maintains her concentration, speaking with her eyes closed, “There has always been a looming desperation within our head-captain.”
“We’re ashamed to admit that until now, we never quite realized the extent of her distress.” Kyobo said with a subtle lament.
“She has become what she feared most.” Akihiko stated bluntly.
“What is that?” Shiho asked earnestly.
“She feared becoming obsolete. Aging or any challenge of authority was synonymous with that. She was blinded by her own ambitions, and sadly, so, too, were we blinded by her.” Akihiko faces forward, watching Tomoyo unleash powerful kido. “The fight begins now. This kido will restrict her, but certainly not defeat her. I need you all to provide an opening for me. Without all of you, I do not believe I can complete the technique that will stop her.”
Kyobo stared at Akihiko. “What technique?”
“There are others?” Shiho said shockingly.
Jisano walks up behind them, shoving in between them. “It is his ultimate technique. One that goes unchallenged by any other. Isn’t that right, old friend?” Jisano’s derisive expression dissolves into a coy smile.
Senya steps forward, gazing into Akihiko’s eyes. “If you have a technique capable of stopping her, why haven’t you used it?” She questioned sternly.
Suddenly the others appear, scattered among Juzo Hosho and Gotei 13 captains. “I doubt it is that simple.” Sumiko stated casually as she glances over at a healed Kie. “Want to elaborate Captain Seinosuke?”
“His technique is of the highest caliber. It goes unmatched.” Jisano stated proudly in his friend’s silence.
Akihiko examined all of their eager faces, each displaying a different interest. “The technique is known as Kōtsū Ken'eki. I have used it only one time before…”
“When he was remiss about killing the other wielder of Kiwamete, of course.” Jisano added.
Sumiko’s eyes glowed and her attention perked. “Oh, I see. Quite interesting. He was said to have died, so this must have been a fabrication if what Jisano says is true.”
“No, it merely sealed away his consciousness.” Akihiko’s expression hardened as he stated the true nature of his ability. “I used it because I was unwilling to kill him.”
Yushi interrupted. “We want to kill her, Akihiko!”
Majo glanced at Akihiko’s face. “You hesitate to kill her? Why?”
“He’s not confident he can kill her, or that any of us can. Isn’t that right?” Jisano inserted.
“Yes…that is correct.”
“Ridiculous. We can kill her. I will personally deal with her.”
“It will only prolong this battle and potentially cost more lives. If we steal her consciousness we can do this quickly. I only need one strike. But that, of course, is all I will have. If I cannot complete the technique in one stroke, I will have used my window of opportunity.”
“A one-use technique. Not very ideal.” Sumiko said quietly.
“Then do it. We will create the opening.” Akarui responded positively.
“He’ll need to release my Bankai if he wants to do so, right, Aki?” Everyone turns to see a healed Livius standing in the shadow of the entirety of their forces. “I’m more than happy to retain custody of my Bankai.”
Akihiko glared angrily in Livius’ direction, his quite rage building. “You’re a contemptible opportunist, Captain Abel. You will not hesitate to go to great lengths to obtain power and take advantage of even the slightest opportunity. You're abhorrent, to say the very least.”
“Well, that might be true, but you can’t utilize the technique will all you have sealed and with m Bankai, especially. I know this, intimately, so you can’t disagree.” Livius smiles as he reveals this truth.
“Then so do, Captain Seinosuke. It is our only option.” Senya demands.
Akihiko closes his eyes and reconciles with this decision, understanding that this is his only option. “I shall do it.” He simultaneously snaps the rings of his blade and a vibrant energy erupts from his blade, dissipating into the air before connecting with Livius. “It has been done.” Akihiko said with a silent sadness. “I shall regret this decision, but I understand it was my only option.”
Livius allows himself to enjoy the invigoration of receiving his Bankai. “That was enjoyable. Don’t worry, you won’t regret your decision. I think it was for the greater good. Honest!”
“Quiet or I will skin you personally.” Jisano threatened in Akihiko’s defense.
“Let’s focus on the battle. We will all try and create an opening for Captain Seinosuke.” Senya shouted firmly. They suddenly direct their attention to the contest of wills between Satomi and Tomoyo. They realize Satomi’s attempt to thwart Tomoyo’s kido was unsuccessful, as it still binds her blade and arm.
Tomoyo watches as Satomi’s face changes hue, fury building as she howls in desperation. “You won’t capture me with this! I am your head-captain! I have been so for hundreds of years! Victory will be unattainable!”
“Perhaps not, head-captain.” Tomoyo states defiantly. “I was unwilling to tap my full potential because I fear the ramifications, but I no longer fear this. Again, I have been unshackled, if not momentarily. My will to save the others is stronger than my fears. This shall be proven now.” Tomoyo shows a bravado that has never been witnessed by her fellow captains. “Zanpakuto has been completely restricted in this moment. This is your opportunity.” She watches as they all converge on Satomi’s location, leaving the safety of distance
“FOOLS!” Satomi screams violently. The corrosion suddenly eats through the threads, allowing mobility and use of her hand and zanpakuto. She swings the blade, unleashing a cascade of fumes. The fumes are about to make contact with the others, and they are in a position that leaves them vulnerable, without any chance of escaping.
“We’re too close. We can’t dodge!” Kie shouted! A tenran swirls past them, but is neutralized by Satomi

“She is already privy to that technique and strategy. It won’t work again!!” Sumiko states desperately. Suddenly a barrier appears around them and whisks them from harm, relocated them at a safe distance.
“You are truly remarkable, Tomoyo.” Senya offered.
“I shall use my most powerful techniques to bind her powers, but I need your help, Senato. Lend me additional strength. This time, I shall completely restrict her” Senato’s stars venture toward Tomoyo, further imbuing her with strength. She inhales deeply, creating a series of strange symbols in the air and then forming complimentary hand gestures. “You will not escape this, Satomi Umemoto.” Tomoyo states confidently. “Please, keep your distance! I do not want you to be trapped within this, otherwise I cannot guarantee your safety. Bakudo 99 <i> Dainayna no Hijisho!”
“Seventh Sanctum…” Akihiko mutters softly.
“Seventh what?” Senya asks?
“This is one of her ultimate techniques. She specifically designed this technique and is the only one privy to its casting ritual. She alone is able to cast this, but it comes at a heavy price. At any point, it could completely deplete her of her spirit energy, killing her in the process.”
Senya stares concernedly at Tomoyo, secretly praying that she completes this successfully. “We shall provide her our confidence and hope that it is enough to propel her to victory.”
“This will create an opening for us?” Kie asked.
“Yes. If she is successful, it will allow me the opportunity to complete this technique. She is currently instructing me of my duties.”
“What? How?” Akarui asked.
“Telepathically. A technique she alone developed.” Sumiko interjected. “Share your plan with us.”
“She’s vulnerable. We need to protect her so she can complete this spell! HURRY! Everyone, do you here her?”
“Yes!” They say in unison.
“Let’s go!” They rocket forward, attempting to create obstacles for Satomi.
Satomi sends her fumes rocketing toward the barrier, completing dissolving its sturdy walls. She them swift moves forward. “Hanziagu!” She shouts, creating a blade-like extension of condensed corrosion that slices through the subsequent layers of the barrier, completely exposing Tomoyo’s vulnerable state. She darts toward a chanting Tomoyo, but multiple of Senato’s stars appear.
“Formation 8.” The stars fire beams of energy, which create a pattern intended to limit her movement.
Satomi thrusts her hand forward and a tiny bead of white energy appears in her palm before swelling and unleashing a quick, rapid steam of energy that flashes across the sky like a speeding bullet. It cuts through his beams of energy and manages to consume his stars.” She proceeds forward, but does not suspect the trap that Sumiko has arranged for her.
Sumiko, equipped with her dual bladed Bankai, slams her blames horizontally in either direction. They slide into her mirror masters, which exit from every mirror master. The sky is filled with blades emerging from nowhere, surrounding Satomi in a spherical death-trap. “Be sure to mind your step!” She says with a giggle.
“Ignorant wench.” She whirls her blade around her head, creating a swirling vortex of her noxious fumes. It corrodes the blades, but almost immediately melts Sumiko’s mirror masters, closing the portals by which she is able to extend her reach. She pulls her blades from the mirror master and recognizes the damage. “My blade…” A look of horror comes across her face as some of the mist had latched onto her blade. It leaps forward, ready to disfigure her face, but is stopped by Kyobo’s blade.
Majo and Akarui both unleash a kido that banishes the fumes, saving them from further worry. They then combine their efforts and create a double-infused kido. The kido resembles circular saws imbued with green fire. They scatter and approach Satomi, but she quickly dispels them. “She’s so strong.” Akarui states angrily.
“The bitch certainly is strong.” Jisano adds.
Senya uses her Bankai to repel Satomi’s fumes, but her creatures were ultimately no match for the toxic fumes. Suddenly a bright light shines from Tomoyo. “She’s completed the technique, I assume.”
“Indeed.” Sumiko states confidently.

Suddenly a number of Torii begin falling from the sky, landing around Satomi. Tomoyo shouts. “Ichi Jinja! Ni Jinja! San Jinja! Shi Jinja! Go Jinja! Roku Jinja!”

Satomi watches as the torii land around her, creating an impenetrable barrier. “You think this will hold me?” She shrieks, blasting the barrier with her fumes. “BITCH! STUPID LITTLE BITCH! I NURTURED YOUR PATHETIC SELF AND THIS IS HOW YOU TREAT ME?!” Satomi takes notice of the stars positioned on each torii. “You little sneaky bitch…you had him purposely get his stars close so you could strength the technique after it was erected. This will only keep me here momentarily. Even if it takes me hours, I will get out of this! Even so, they will be here long before you can celebrate, if you get that chance. You’re going to be annihilated. All because you couldn’t follow orders! MY ORDERS!!!” Suddenly pillars erupt from either side of Satomi and three horizontal beams fall on top of the pillars, forming a uniqe torii, unlike the others. Satomi is abruptly bound in place, but by no visible restraints.
“Seventh Sanctum is a technique I created. It was created amongst my insecurities and nurtured within the depths of my fear. It is truly a masterpiece. The outer walls are intended to contain while the seventh shrine is meant to completely immobilize the opponent. You are completely helpful once trapped by the seventh shrine. Even if you had avoided it, the seventh shrine, when inside the confines of the other six shrines, has an inescapable magnetism. It will draw you in whether you like it or not. In your surprise, you made yourself vulnerable to its wiles. Akihiko, this is your opportunity.”
“Why don’t we just kill her?” Majo shouted.
“Because…we were founded on the principles of non-violence.” Akihiko states as he walks calmly toward the torii.
“We believed that life was precious and only under extreme circumstances should it be taken” Yushi added.
“We were sworn in to protect, not kill. Kill was avoided. We prided ourselves in this endeavor.” Sumiko says softly while fixating on Kie.
Akihiko looks back at Senya. “She corrupted us. Somehow we allowed ourselves to become assassins, not peace keepers.”
“Rectifying this is important for us” Tomoyo states in her weakened condition. “The way we end this battle is not only intended to heal the bond we have with the Gotei 13 or resume peace, but to heal our nation and our hearts. This ending is symbolic and will usher in a new era.”
“We will not kill her. She will, however, receive the ultimate punishment.”
“You are going to take her powers away?” Kie asked.
“It only seems fair.” Shiho muttered under his breath.
“No.” Akihiko inserted. “I will use the technique I mentioned earlier. This will set us all free. Tomoyo…”
Tomoyo nods and shrinks the size of the barrier, allowing for Akihiko to close in on Satomi.
“You miserable fools. You filthy, miserable fools!!!! YOU THINK THIS WILL STOP WHAT IS COMING? YOU THINK I WAS THE START OF THIS? THAT I DID SOMETHING?! YOU ARE ALL GOING TO DIE BECAUSE YOU WERE TO FUCKING STUPID TO REALIZE! I WAS SAVING YOU! I WAS KEEPING YOU FROM DESTRUCTION! DO THIS AND YOU WILL DIE!!!” She screams and shouts. She screams with such volume that her lungs can no longer support her speech, and she desperately inhales to resume her lecture.
Only a thin layer stands between Akihiko and Satomi, as she is immobilized within the seventh torii. “Your words are no longer useful, Satomi Umemoto. And you have officially been stripped of your title. I believe we are all in consensus on that.” He extends his blade slowly and it touches the outside of the barrier. “One strike. That is all I need. And it was never stated that the strike had to be of a violent nature. The smallest cut will do.” He inserts the blade, with Tomoyo’s permission, and the blade slices into stomach. The tip of the blade slices the top layer of her skin, sending a single stream of blood down her abdomen. “Enjoy your slumber inside Kiwamete. You will never know the joy of waking life again.”
Tomoyo keeps her eyes open as he pierces her, choosing not to close them during this historic moment. This is a moment of true rarity, for she would have never kept her eyes open in the past. “Farewell, Satomi Umemoto. May your slumber agree with you.”
“May your dreams torment you…” Senya adds quietly.
And with that a burst of energy is emitted from her body. Satomi screams wildly, like an untamed beast, but is abruptly silenced. Her eyes lose their luster and her head falls down.
“And so it ends…” Tomoyo states softly.
They all watch as the bakudo dissipates and Satomi’s body falls to the ground, lifeless and without consciousness, but very much living.
“What now?” Jisano asked.
“We return home. There is nothing left for us here.” Akihiko states solemnly.
“Home…eh?” Kyobo says unenthusiastically. “It’ll be good to rest, I suppose. But what about all of you Gotei 13?”
“We will rebuild.” Senya response confidently.
“Yes. Good idea. With our assistance, however.” Yushi smiles briefly before looking at Tomoyo’s somber expression. He thinks to himself, “What must those two be thinking?” He then directs his attention at Akihiko.

Reconciliation and Congratulations

Kie stood calmly as the Head captain of the Juzo Hosho, Satomi Umemoto, fell limply to the dirt, her face buried under the dust and grime that had clung to it over the course of their struggle. She slowly clenched and unclenched her left hand, feeling it rejuvenated and repaired was lovely to her. The injuries sustained during her battle with Jisano, also partially healed, festered only slightly as the mysterious healer continued her work on the injured of Soul Society. Although the wound was healed enough so that she no longer had a gaping hole in her body, it still was raw and bloody, with distinct pieces of her body still missing. She held the gash on her chest as it was finally closed under the healing touch, and sighed in a bit of relief. She heard a light shuffle behind her, and turned to see Akarui and Majo, each supporting one another.

She smiled as they sauntered closer. “You two look as bright as ever,” she remarked casually.

Majo pulled off her visor and blinked her eyes, her vision now restored. “It’s good to see you too, Kie.”

Akarui chuckled. “It’s odd. Something about you seems a bit more animated than before,” she pointed out. “You sure that battle didn’t invigorate you?”

Kie threw her head back in a loud guffaw. “If only you knew… I wish I could laugh more, but for some reason I am not fully healed yet. That battle was… interesting, to say the least. Although I almost died, you could say I feel a bit different now.”

“You’re not fully healed?” they both asked in unison.

She smiled and turned back to glance at Jisano, who stood glaring at her. He curled his lips in a snarl. She turned her attention back to her friends. “The injuries were extensive. I may be able to stand and talk, but fighting, save for what just transpired, is going to be limited for now,” she explained. “That is, unless this healer, whoever it may be, is able to truly heal all of the injuries I sustained.”

“What a miracle that would be,” Majo agreed, turning her eyes to Captain Kenronri and Captain Sodo, who stood together. She untangled herself from Akarui’s grip and made her way towards him, determination shining in her eyes. They both silently watched, understanding linking them as they turned to one another.

Akarui cleared her throat. “I believe that someone wishes to speak with you,” she whispered quietly, gesturing slightly with her head. Kie smiled. She didn’t need to see who it was to know. She kept her eyes forward as Akarui turned around with one last smile and hobbled away, her leg stiff.

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Majo saw Kyobo’s eyes flicker towards her for a moment as she approached, but he immediately turned away, embarrassed. Yushi was the one to greet her.

“Majo Shin,” he said, bowing politely. “It is good to see you well, my old adversary.” Majo could only smile at his words, bowing in return.

“Tis good to see you as well, Captain Kenronri. I see that you, too, have recovered.” Yushi smiled.

“But of course! You didn’t think that would keep me down, did you?”

“No, I honestly didn’t." They both stood, unsure of what to say. When Majo finally set her eyes upon Kyobo, she found him staring. “Your healer has restored our vision,” she said, directing her speech to him. He stood a little straighter and rolled his shoulders back. She couldn’t help but think of how much stronger he looked when he didn’t hunch.

“Yes, indeed she has,” he remarked awkwardly. “I am glad for this.” Majo scoffed.

“Could it be that the Great Captain Sodo is embarrassed?” she jibed playfully. When he turned his face away, both she and Yushi attempted to stifle a laugh as they caught sight of his light blush.

“My, oh my. I wondered when I would see this day,” Yushi replied.

“It’s not that I’m embarrassed…” he whispered. “I just… I understand what I put you through.” The mood suddenly became sombre, with Majos jaw hanging slightly ajar in surprise. Yushi himself had raised a brow. Their reactions had, unknowingly, made Kyobo even more uncomfortable. He struggled to come up with something, anything else, that he could say, but after moments of fighting to find the words, he gave up. Majo smiled in understanding.

“It’s not every day that we must inflict a life-changing wound upon someone else,” she spoke. “And it’s certainly not every day that we break a promise that we made to ourselves.”

“You knew about that?” Kyobo questioned, confused.

“I could guess,” she responded lightly. “I knew you never meant to do such a thing.” Kyobo looked at her for a moment, almost guiltily, before he nodded.

“I sincerely apologize,” he said, bowing. When he stood, Majo smiled genuinely at him.

“And I sincerely accept that apology,” she replied, holding out her hand. When Koybo took it and firmly shook once, she nodded to him. Yushi, not wanting to remain a third wheel, put his hand atop both of theirs.

“Don’t forget about me!” he declared.

And for the first time in a long while, Kyobo smiled.

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As she passed the others, who were either resting against a rock or string on the dirt, Akarui could only focus on her goal - finding one person in particular. Though Tomoyo was undoubtedly exhausted from her triumph over Satomi, Akarui knew she had to speak to her, regardless. Spotting her not far away, Akarui continued forward, marching at a steady pace and attempting to ignore her stiff leg. When she was close enough, she called out to the Juzo Hosho Captain.

“Oy! Captain Daidoji,” she called as she stepped into her line of sight. Tomoyo seemed surprised to see her, although she had likely sensed her coming. Akarui stood before her silently, her gaze boring into those of a relatively calm Tomoyo. When she finally spoke, it surprised the Priestess.

“Good job,” Akarui stated, a bit of pride in her voice. Tomoyo raised a brow, surprised by her words. Her eyes widened. “I knew you could do it.”

Tomoyo looked her in the eye. “How did you know I could? I could have just as easily failed,” she pointed out shyly, returning to her old self a bit. Akarui just waved it aside.

“I knew because you were as determined as the rest of us. Protecting others has always been your top priority, after all,” Akarui remarked, referencing their past battle. It was at this that the woman across from her smiled.

“I see,” she whispered, looking down at her tired hands.

Akarui looked at her when she went quiet. “Your unwillingness to kill is admirable,” she continued. “If I had self control like that, we would have gotten along better from the very beginning. Perhaps we may have worked something out together. Perhaps the both of us could have convinced our own organizations to cease the bloodshed. We could have worked well together as a team, you and I.”

“I agree,” Tomoyo spoke softly, looking at the sky as the sun set just to her right. A sense of ease slipped over the two of them as Akarui, too, turned to look at the many-colored sky.

“What do you think?”

“I beg your pardon?” Tomoyo asked, craning her neck towards the Gotei 13 captain. Akarui slowly shifted her gaze to Tomoyo, and smiled.

“What do you think, after all of this?” she repeated. When Tomoyo didn’t answer, she continued. “Were we really worth protecting?”

Tomoyo took a moment to think before replying. “Well,” she began. “I believe that we are all worth protecting. You, and all the rest of the Gotei 13, but the Juzo Hosho and Ukishima Rakuen as well. We all have something to offer, and we all have something worth protecting. I believe that no matter what barrier may separate us - past, present, or future - that whatever happens between us now will carry something it did not before.”

"And what might that be?” Akarui questioned.

“Friendship,” she replied almost immediately, to the Gotei captains surprise. “But, even more than that, I believe that it will carry hope.”


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“I see you are able to walk,” Sumiko said casually as she approached Kie from behind. She stopped as the Gotei 13 captain turned to her, a neutral expression donning her face. The much younger Juzo Hosho Captain took a slight step back that did not go unnoticed by the the white-haired woman before her. Kie stared at her, taking a moment to observe her as Sumiko fidgeted under her gaze. Kie knew what was coming before it was said. As Sumiko opened her mouth to speak, obviously feeling a bit more antsy than usual, Kie held up her hand and she stopped. Kie took a moment to close her eyes and take a deep breath. She turned herself slightly, gazing at the sunset and the purple clouds that littered the sky above them. She looked much older than she had previously, with her tattered robes billowing in the wind, her eyes drooping, and her posture slackened and hunched.

“Kira is doing well,” she finally replied monotonously. Her eyes narrowed as she continued to look at the sky. “She’s stable. No longer in critical condition, thanks to your healer.”

Sumiko, whose mouth had gone dry at the mention of Kie’s Lieutenant, remained silent.

“Aisumasuta is also recovered, although he was gone before I woke,” Kie stated bleakly. She clenched and unclenched her left hand again, unconsciously grinding her teeth and scrunching her face slightly.

“That’s good,” Sumiko managed to say through her own teeth. She was unprepared for Kie to swivel her head towards her almost instantly, and blinked in surprise.

“I heard it, you know,” she said softly so that only Sumiko, out of all the others around them, could hear. Kie slowly turned the rest of her body toward the Juzo Hosho woman. “I heard the regret in your voice, however little of it there was.”

Sumiko’s jaw clenched slightly.

“If you hadn’t approached me, I would have searched you out myself,” Kie remarked. “I understand your feelings. Not a day has gone by when I’ve not regretted my actions when I was a young soul reaper. Killing is something that should be reserved for those who either wish to die, or no longer deserve to be alive.” Kie tossed a sidelong glance over her shoulder, looking at Satomi’s body, still undisturbed, before looking back to Sumiko. “And then there are those who deserve worse than death.”

Sumiko nodded. “Indeed,” she whispered.

“I suppose, at one time, we were those who deserved to be sealed within our own minds, and at one point deserved only hell to pay for what we had done,” Kie went on. “But in the millennium that has passed, the Gotei 13 has changed, and although I was imprisoned, I witnessed it through my other senses. I felt the changes and I listened to the new confidence in the voices of the guards. I saw the spring in the other Captains step when I was released. I felt as though we had been renewed. And, I feel as though I myself have been renewed through this experience.”

“In what way?” Sumiko asked curiously.

Kie took a breath before answering. “It’s almost as though I’ve been… freed. As though for my entire life, I have been burdened by something that I could not describe. Something I could not get away from on my own.” She turned away and smiled at the sky. “I thank you for that, Captain Anenokoji.”

Sumiko blinked twice before tilting her head confusedly. “You thank me?”

“Indeed I do,” Kie affirmed. “This experience allowed me to view you not as an enemy, but as a person, or even a friend. Maybe in a past life, or a future incarnation - but I do believe that we were and are connected somehow just as the Gotei 13 and the Juzo Hosho are now connected as they once were. And don’t worry,” Kie said, looking back at Sumiko. “I would have accepted your apology from the start. I cannot be angry at you for carrying out your orders.”

Sumiko finally smiled, her tense body relaxing immensely, and her fists uncurling into her delicate hands. She looked at the sky, just as Kie had. The white-haired woman slowly took a strip of cloth from her tattered shihakusho, and raising her arms up painfully to her head, tied her hair back in a high ponytail before letting them fall back to her sides once more. They stood like that for a long time in comfortable silence, while Kie’s empty scabbards swung at her sides, their inhabitants gone, erased from existence.

I have 2 characters ready. I would like to know if I could post them both, and use them both for the next arc.

{Gotei’s Resurgence: Prelude}

With their brief congratulatory period over, the remaining Jūzō Hoshō officers came together and readied to leave, with Kyōbō hoisting Satomi Umemoto’s limp body on to his shoulders and Tomoyo silently opening up a large Senkaimon back to Ukishima Rakuen. As they turned to leave, Senya, with most of her remaining Gotei officers standing nearby her, finally deactivated her bankai (causing Jisano to visibly ease up as a result) and took a step forward before speaking.

Senya Tatami: Jūzō Hoshō. (Several heads turn around to look at her) While the Gotei rebuild, what will you do? Who will lead you, now that your Head-Captain is gone? (The Jūzō Hoshō Captains momentarily look at each other before looking back at her)

Yushi Kenronri: We’re Jūzō Hoshō, we’ll sort something out.

At that, their reformed allies left Seireitei and returned to their own lands, leaving the Gotei officers to dwell calmly in their war-torn environment.




Barely 36 hours later…



Senya Tatami: (Sitting serenely in her seat, she overlooks the five Captains standing before and lets out a very quiet chuckle) I'm glad you could all take the time out to come. (She quickly notes the absence of the 11th Division Captain) Has anyone seen Captain Abel? (They all look at each other quizzically)

Akarui Hyosho: Haven’t seen that bastard since the Jūzō Hoshō guy gave him his bankai back…?

Majo Shin: (Her eyes are gently closed, having been used to blindness) Neither have I…

Senya Tatami: Hm… well, I am satisfied that this war is now over. First, what are the conditions of the Divisions?

Yoishiro Ryochi: (Senya’s gaze falls upon him) My Division suffered minimal damage and no casualties ma’am.

Senato Ajibana: (Senya’s gaze shifts from Yoishiro to him) The 6th Division barracks took a lot of damage from the last fight with their Head-Captain and we also lost a few to her zanpakutō. My Lieutenant also suffered injuries, but thankfully he was healed by their Elder along with the rest of us.

Majo Shin: (Her eyes remain closed as Senya looks at her) The 9th Division suffered a small amount of damage with minimal casualties.

Akarui Hyosho: (She speaks even before Senya can look at her) *bitterly* The 10th Division took some damage from their Head-Captain’s bankai and several of my members died at the hands of her bankai. But other than that, fine.

Kie Geißt: (Senya’s eyes lock with hers) The 12th Division and SRDI remained in pretty much the same state it was in prior to their assault. Fortunately, apart from my Lieutenant, we suffered no casualties. Though, my officer Aisumasutā seems to have completely vanished…

Senya Tatami: I see. And the other Divisions?

Kie Geißt: The Captainless 2nd, 5th, 7th and 8th Divisions did not sustain casualties too major, although the 5th and 8th Divisions lost several members to their Head-Captain’s bankai. Also, the 7th Division Lieutenant, Ghelon Kahiho, was killed in action, however there’s no trace of his corpse. (Senya “Hm’s” at this comment) The 4th Division is still in a bad way and is still in the worst state of all the Divisions. The 13th Division did not sustain much damage either but Captain Kohei also died at the hands of Yushi Kenronri. Similarly to Lieutenant Kahiho, his corpse was not recovered. Finally, the 11th Division lost the largest amount of members to their Head-Captain’s bankai.

Senya Tatami: Well, it is not great news but it is better than complete annihilation. (She stands to her feet) As we rebuild the Gotei 13, I want you all to be on the lookout for potential Captains to fill the positions left by deceased and depowered Captains. Also, inform your Lieutenants to also be on the lookout for potential Captains; your Lieutenant’s themselves may even be suitable for these roles. While we are cleaning ourselves up from this ordeal we need to greatly re-strengthen our ranks. I have come to find Umemoto’s last words unsettling… (She narrows her eyes as she briefly loses herself in her thoughts) Then, back to your duties. In the next Captain’s meeting I expect to see many new faces.

Name: Ganta Yamamoto

Rank: Captain of the 2nd division

Sex: Male.

Age: 751

Height: 1,87m

Eye color: Hazel

Hair color: White

Appearance: He is always seem with the robes of a Captain, however instead of the common colors they are black, with golden details. Normal phisique, and his hair usually goes down to his shoulders and no more.

Personality: He is very strict and always expect results. A man of honor, that believes in duty and self-sacrifice, he stops at nothing to protect what he considers to be right, and purge what he considers wrong. He always expect the best results in any operation or any task he gives to his subordinates, and if they don't live up to his expectations, he becomes extremely disapointed at them. He is also very judging of himself, since he also expects the best of him, and whenever he isn't able to attain what he required of him, he will consider himself weak, and will be disapointed in himself. Very serious, seeing him do any kind of leisure is extremely rare, and it is even rarer to see him laugh. He respects all of his co-workers, but considering them a friend, is a whole different thing.

Zanpakuto name: Kuireitã (Creator)

In It's sealed state it resembles a katana with a silver blade. The wrapping on the handle of his blade is black and golden witha pure golden frame.

Shikai: Tsukuru

When released his blade becomes a parang (an indonesian sword), witha golden blade and handle, and a black ring down on the handle.

Shikai ability: His zanpakuto only displays it’s effects when its blade is used to hurt someone. If he manages to cut someone, it will open a wound in the person. Only the wound is not normal, but displays spatial distortion. The inside of the wound is pitch black and it has no known dept. However, the wound will grow more and more, slowly overtaking the body of the person slashed, until the person itself simply seizes to exist. If the wound manages to be closed however, the effect will not take place. By using a determined amount of spiritual energy, the wound may be kept from growing, or even heal. A wound caused on an opponent will take 10 minutes to completely overtake an opponent.

Bankai: Sekai no kurieitã (Creator of worlds.)

Bankai: When releasing his Bankai, a major power surge will be noticeable, however it will not seem to take any effect at all. This is because this energy is made to create a pocket dimension to which Ganta and anyone near him will be teleported to. However this pocket dimension appears as a complete perfect copy of the place they were before, and it is impossible for someone else other than Ganta to know when they entered or leaved the pocket dimension. Anyone inside this pocket dimension will eventually start to suffer from spatial disorientation. The longer they stay in the pocket dimension the more and more spatial distortion will occur. Only allies of Ganta and himself are unaffected by it. The previous shikai ability also remains. The only way to escape this dimension is by either forcefully defeating Ganta, or Ganta himself sealing his zanpakuto, or revert it to it’s shikai state. The wounds he cause on an opponent can also completely close and heal trough Ganta’s will alone. He is also capable of creating portals in any place he wants. All portals need to have a pair from where anything he puts inside one comes out the other one. These portals can be used to make a kido route be virtually impossible to predict, especially if the opponent has been under the effect of his bankai for long periods of time. The inside of the portals are the same as the wounds he causes on a opponent. Whenever he seals or revert the zanpakutou to a sealed state, his opponent will completely forget anything that happened inside the dimension they were in during it’s bankai. This happens because the dimesion simply seizes to exist if he does so, and thus anything that a person stored in their memory while inside that dimension simply never existed in the first place. Wounds caused by Ganta on his opponent or wounds Ganta have sustained maintain however, and Ganta can still remember anything that happened in it’s dimension. Since they are basically teleported to another dimension, and only spiritual beings can be teleported into it, any machine made to record anything about his bankai will record nothing at all, as it will be left behind. As a result, his bankai is a complete unknown to everyone, even those who battled against it. However such a power comes with a very big price, as Ganta himself cannot keep the dimension for long periods of time without sustaining grave injurie. The max he is capable of doing so is 10 minutes.

No changes occur to the appearance of his Bankai.


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Name: Ziel Abzan (I tough of having a different name in here. If it is required to be japanese, I can change that.)

Rank: Captain of the 7th division.

Sex: Male

Age: 452

Height: 1,81m

Weight: 75 kg

Hair color: Red

Eye color: Red

Appearance: His robes are red with black details. It's appearance is pretty much the same as a common captain robe. His hair is long, similar to Ukitake's from the anime and manga.

Personality: He is pretty energetic and friendly, and does not care to much about rules. This is shown when he usually employs his own ways of dealing with solutions that were given and told to be completed in an specific manner, or by giving his subordinates free will to do as they please in assingmentes he gives them. Tis is commonly seen by the other captains as a sing of sloth, or of anarchy from his part, but he always get the results he and his allies need, and thus they do not care as much as they should, about his undiscipline. He loves to make new friends, but his loving side has a turning point, a dark side. He is easily brought to anger, and thus, he can be seen as someone with bipolar disorder.



Zanpakuto name: Shinku Oni (Crimsom Demon)

Appearance: His zanpakuto while in sealed state resembles a scimitar with silver blade, and a red handle.

Personality:

Shikai release: Anger (Ikari)

Shikai appearance: In it’s shikai appearance, the bladeremains a scimitar, but the color of the blade is a crimsom red. The blade gains the ability to shoot off crimsom energy that explodes upon impact. The energy can be launched in many form such as, ina cutting maneuver (similar to a Getsuga Tenshou) in the form of a beam of energy, or in the form of a sphere. Each form has different properties, such as: The Getsuga like form travels in mid-speed but explodes in a much wider range. The beam is very fast but it is pretty straight and chas a very limited explosion distance. The sphere travels fast enough, and can be shot multiple times and has a decent radius. Not only that, but there are specific kido developed by Ziel that only works if the zanpakuto is released in this state.

Bankai: Shinku no Ikari Oni (Crimsom demon of wrath).

Bankai appearance: The blade dissolves into a pure crimsom energy that envelops Ziel’s hole body. This new cloak, grants him new offensive and defensive abilities. Anything that the red energy touches, explodes with it. This red cloak however, has the appearance of a tailed beast, with three horns, a reflex of Ziel's zanpakuto.

Abilities: He can manipulate the red energy in any way he wants, however using it, depletes it, leaving gapes in his body that can be exploited. However, the energy recharges over time (extremely fast, so the openings become virtually impossible to exploit). He can use to form new blades in similar appearance to his shikai state,( which are an exception to the rule of his energy exploding upon impact) and manipulate the energy in anyway he wants to launch at his opponent, or create a defensive wall to shield allies. The weapons he create can explode at any time he wants, instead of exploding expontaneously by being hit.

The cloak around his body also acts in a defensive manner. Whenever someone attempts to hit him in any way, the red energy will stop the contact, and will shine. When it does, it explodes in the direction that the hit came from, damaging the opponent or giving him a breathing room, while also being unharmed by it.

There is also an ultimate ability on it, that can only be used once. Once used, the zanpakuto goes back to it's sealed state. However, the destruction caused by it, is so enormous, that it can backfire easily hurting those he wants to protect. This ability however, was never seen, and no one knows what it looks like.

While on his Bankai, his zanpakuto feeds on his anger, and the more the anger he feels, the stronger the zanpakuto becomes.

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My last character zanpakuto is clearly Yoshizuki's power from Yumei Kakei. I loved that power, asnd I tough of bringing it back. :)

I also need to clarify that they are both from the Gotei 13.

[Feelings of the Neanderthal! Jisano's Thoughts]

The others had become engaged in awkward conversation with the others, while he was left alone to brood. None of them had time for him and it was his own fault. A year ago, or even a month ago, he wouldn't have given it second thought, since he had always been friends with Akihiko and they had grown up like brothers. Since their falling out, he had begun to realise that he was deeply lonely. It was ironic that it was him, too - nobody would ever have thought that a neanderthal like him would have feelings deep underneath the facade of anger, determination and sheer stupidity and recklessness.

What do I want?

Yes, he was beginning to realise the consequences of his own actions - while the others at least made conversation, he was realising that he wanted that... he wanted to have people that would enjoy talking to him. As he could see now, none of them had any time for him. Akihiko wasn't really speaking to him, Yushi hated him, Sumiko thought he was the most stupid creature on the planet, Tomoyo probably thought he was a brute like Sumiko did and Kyobo didn't really have any time for him.

What do I want...? Friends? Conversation? I don't really know, but I'm starting to hate what I'm becoming... the deal with the Head-Captain showed me that. I don't want to end up bitter and twisted like her - I don't want to end as a threat to people who will no qualms in ending my life, however they do it. I don't want to let my anger and hatred force the hand of people I could call 'friends', if that was truly the case. Regardless, I need to change...

Nobody seemed to realise that he was in deep thought, because they were all far too busy to even care about him. He couldn't blame them, either. He turned and moved away from the others, so that they could continue. It was time for him to figure who he truly was.

[Inner World]

'So, you feel regret? The people you've been with for so long don't even care for your existence? That's your fault. Now, you'll have to fix it, or risk turning out like 'Her'...' Kiwamaru spoke the same words he had been pondering.

'Yes, I do. I have been reckless, rude, brash, brutal, stupid and all at the same time for many years. I have turned them all away, even Akihiko. He doesn't even listen when I talk anymore. I used to call him a brother, because we were such good friends - now I barely feel like I can even look him in the eyes. What have I done?!'

'You've done exactly what you wanted. Except, you have realised it was not what you wanted and you have brought yourself close to self-destruction. However, you haven't gone too far - you can still save yourself, if that's truly what you want to do. That's what I want you to do. I don't want my master to destroy himself, along with myself... and, that's exactly what you'll do, if you don't change.'

'I understand.'

[Back To Reality]

I have to go and find Gyako... I was horrible to him. He has always been a good Vice-Captain and I turned him away. Just like all of the others...

Jisano flash-stepped away, no-one else paying mind to him. He searched for a few minutes, until he found the energy signature of his Vice-Captain. He moved as swiftly as possible, to reach the man, thinking of what he would say. When he finally came into vision, he was lying on his back, breathing heavily and covered in wounds.

'Captain! What are you doing here?'

Jisano stopped in front of him. 'I came to find you...'

'I won. So you can't throw me out of the Squad now...'

'I wouldn't even if you had lost. Gyako, I'm sorry. For everything.'

Gyako's mouth gaped open. Words he had never heard from his Captain before and he was quickly wondering what had happened to make the man apologise to him. 'What do you mean, 'for everything', Captain? Are you ill?'

Figures. Gyako was so surprised, he didn't even believe Jisano was being sincere for once in his life. 'Gyako. I have always treated you terribly. I told you not to bother back if you didn't win, the last time I saw you, right in the middle of a war. I'm sorry for always being so nasty to you, when you have always looked up to me, regardless. I realised, today, when I saw the Head Captain... I realised that I was going to end up being very lonely and very bitter... I don't want to end up how she ended up. I don't want to throw my life away, just like that. I'm sick of this wall I've built around myself, so I'm going to change, in order to become a better person and one who is at least respected, if not, liked.'

'This is the first time I've ever heard you express yourself, Captain. I'm not sure if I like it, or not. But, that's your business. I'll stand by you, no matter what.'

'Then, let's go back to the others, so we can return home.'

It seems from Ryuu's post that we are already moving forward, so consider this a flashback I guess? :P

[Long Awaited Peace]

Senato watched in amazement as Akihiko sealed Satomi Umemoto’s consciousness. Her body fell to the ground, seemingly dead, though she would never attain such a luxury.

“It seems the war is finally over.” Senato stated, as he turned to face a rather tired Tomoyo. “And you’re the one I should thank for that.”

Tomoyo looked at the young-looking captain in front of her and thought back to the rage she sensed from him when he charged at her at the start of this invasion. She knew why, only one of the two captains she sealed in that alternate dimension were here, and she knew what happened to the other. Yet, all of that cold hatred seemed to have disappeared.

“I-I’m sorry.” Tomoyo spoke as she looked away

At first, Senato was confused, though after a moment he understood what she was apologizing for. “Don’t be.” He replied, to her surprise, ““Don’t be.” He replied, to her surprise, “You were following your orders. The people who died back then had devoted their lives to protecting others. By protecting their comrades you have honoured them better than anyone could have.” When she looked back to him, he smiled, “Although I cannot simply forget the past, I cannot ignore the present, nor the future that shall prosper from this. I can tell that you will be a crucial ally, and even a friend.”

She nodded her head in agreement, “Our nations will no doubt become stronger from this, despite the hardships we have faced, we have persevered, and we will persevere through any hardships that have yet to come.”

They both looked around at their fellow Gotei 13 and Juzo Hosho captains, all of whom seemed to be repairing the tear that this war had formed. “If you’ll excuse me...” Senato began, “I have someone I need to go check on.”

Tomoyo nodded, after he had left, she continued to look over the battlefield with a gentle smile. Her attention was pulled away once she noticed Akarui coming towards her.

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Shiho was speaking to Ikagen when he noticed Akihiko nearby. He excused himself from their conversation and made his way towards his former enemy.

“Hey Seinosuke!” Shiho shouted, causing Akihiko to face him. As their eyes met, they did not speak but simply stared, until Shiho eventually broke the awkward silence with a smile. “It seems I was wrong about you... you’re a pretty good guy.” He said rubbing the back of his head, feeling a little awkward. Trying to avoid more awkward silence Shiho tried to keep talking, “I mean, you gave us our powers back, and helped protect the Soul Society from your ex-head captain, and well... you didn’t kill us! I’m kinda grateful for that...”

“I was simply doing what had to be done.” Akihiko interrupted Shiho’s rambling, “Perhaps had we realized what was going on or had taken action sooner, we could’ve avoided pointless pain and suffering...” He said looking to the body of Satomi which remained motionless on the ground.

“Well... that turned sombre pretty quickly.” Shiho stated

“However, I think the way things ended today were for the best,” He smiled slightly before continuing to speak, “I do look forward to the development of the bond between our nations, the friendship we have formed today will lead to hope, and that in turn to newfound strength for all of us.”

“Ya know,” Shiho began, “A simple ‘thanks’ and ‘I’m glad it worked out well’ would’ve been enough.” He laughed, “But you’re right, hopefully we’ll meet again in the future!”

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Senato soon found Captain Sodo, whom had just finished off speaking with Majo and Yushi. “Ah, Captain Ajibana, I believe I promised to introduce you to the one responsible for healing us all, so that you could, ‘thank her until you were blue in the face, correct?” Kyobo spoke with a smile on his face.

“I would very much enjoy meeting this person.” Senato replied laughing slightly.

It was a short walk from the where they stood to where the elder healer was. She had just completed her healing spell and was sitting on the ground, resting from using so much energy so quickly.

“Elder healer?” Kyobo questioned respectfully, drawing her attention to himself and Senato, “I have someone here who would like to meet you.”

Iyashi slowly rose from where she sat to greet Senato. “I wanted to thank you for what you did today.” Senato said as he bowed respectfully, which surprised her. “You saved so many lives with your power, who knows how many would’ve perished if you had not taken action.”

“You need not be so formal.” Iyashi replied with a smile, “And least of all should you be thanking me for performing my duties.” Senato raised his head, surprised by how humble she was. “Every one of us had a part to play in ending this war, and I simply did mine. Now we should relish in the peace we fought so hard to attain.” She slowly sat back down looking at the multicoloured sky, and the clouds that dotted it.

“I haven’t been able to enjoy such a view in a long time.” Senato stated with a smile before he too sat down and relaxed in the peaceful setting surrounding them.

The Juzo Hosho's new squad 5 captain. I'm sure he'd be pleased to meet you, if he actually cared.

Name: Rikaro Nidalia

Gender: Male

Age: 1780 Years Old

Height: 5"11'

Hair Colour: Grey

Eye Colour: Dull Green

Race: Juzo Hosho

Position: Squad 5 of the Juzo Hosho

Appearance: Rikaro appears to be a rather frail old man. He has a permanent and noticeable limp on his left leg, he is blind in his right eye and has it permanently covered with a black leather eye patch and his greying hair has been long receding. His Haori is the only new part of his uniform as his kimono and other such items are dulled with the test of time. He wears a dull grey overcoat on top of his uniform which is emblazoned with his squad's insignia. His mouth is also covered by a black scarf which is wrapped tightly around the lower portion of his face and it rests on the top of his shoulders next to his neck. He walks with a cane to help with his limp, of which is made out of mahogany as a souvenir from a trip to the human world. His zapakuto is strapped to his waist above his left leg. The tsuba is a dull black.

Personality: Rikaro is a very patient yet blunt and cynical man. He only believes what he himself has found out of his own volition and rarely takes the tales of others as any kind of truth. When he speaks it is with a purpose. He is not in the habit of drawing out conversations longer than he needs to and will always say what he is thinking, no matter the circumstances. He is very shrewd and is very intelligent, but unlike most his intelligence also stems from life experience. He is a master tactician, easily able to anticipate and counter another's strategy without much trouble. he is also a very innovative man, able to adjust any plans and strategies at the drop of a hat to overcome any anomalies in his meticulous strategies.

Zanpakuto Name: Kyūketsuki (Vampire)

Release command: Drain them dry

Shikai Appearance: His zanpakuto changes from the typical katana from to a plain looking long sword. The guard is made up of two prongs jutting out at a 45 degree angle towards the blade. The handle is wrapped in bound black leather. The blade and other metal components are a dull silver. The blade itself is a meter long and 10 cm wide. The edges of the blade are duller than most while the tip is a rather sharp point. The blade has a blood channel running down on each flat of the blade, dipping into the blade very slightly.

Shikai Ability: Kyūketsuki is able to absorb reiatsu from kido based attacks and from direct contact with other zanpakuto and is limited to this during shikai. Rikaro is able to manipulate this energy in three ways. He can either fire it back at his opponent in a varying number of ways depending on how he strikes with his zanpakuto. A thrust would create a similar effect to a byakurai whereas a slash would create a similar effect to a Getsuga Tensho. He can also use the flat of the blade to create a wave of energy that would have a similar effect to being hit with an explosion (Basically a lot of blunt force trauma). The second use is that he can use the energy to create a protective barrier similar to a danku but smaller and less effective. The final use is that he can absorb the energy into his own body to replenish is own reiatsu.

This ability cannot not take effect on powerful kido or abilities as effectively. He would be able to absorb some of the energy but not all of it and would run the risk of injuring himself if he did.

Bankai Name: Musabori Kyūketsuki (Devouring Vampire)

Bankai Appearance: All that happens is Rikaro's shikai dissolves into black particles and becomes absorbed by his body granting him a black aura.

Bankai Ability: The shikai ability is amplified allowing him to absorb a far greater amount of energy. He is also now able to absorb energy directly from his opponent through direct contact with them. He can drain a person's reiatsu from them completely, resulting in death but this can take a while on anything higher than 3rd seat level in power.

The energy he absorbs can be manipulated in the same way as his shikai. The difference is though he is not bound by what strikes he makes, only what he can create in his own mind. He can create spears, arrows, knives, swords, hammers using the energy or use it as a means of defense by shielding himself with it or make it chase his opponent and condense the energy, causing it to explode.

If he uses the energy absorbed to replenish his own reiatsu, he loses the ability to use it as a weapon or shield. The same goes for if he uses it as a weapon, he cannot reabsorb it and replenish his reiatsu. This goes for both shikai and bankai.

Name: Tomoe Hayashi

Gender: Female

Age: 726 (Looks around 20)

Position: Captain of Squad 13, Gotei 13

Appearance: Tomoe has curly, shoulder-length black hair, which she usually has tied up in a bun. Her amber-coloured eyes always seem full of energy. Instead of the usual shihakusho, she wears tight black sleeveless outfit, similar to the outfit for the leader of the Onmitsukido, (except it does cover her back, and doesn’t have the ‘long gloves’) Over this she wears a long sleeve captain’s haori. Both her wakizashi and dagger are tied horizontally at the base of her spine. Under her Haori she has a small bag tied to her sash which is filled with small tools to use on the go.

Personality: Tomoe is a rather energetic woman. She hates idleness, and will easily become annoyed if she is unable to do something for too long. She praises hard and diligent work, and will be quick to ‘punish’ sloth-like behaviour. She is a smart woman and thoroughly enjoys deconstructing enemy strategies. She is also extremely fond of battle, though she will not start a fight just for the sake of having someone/something to fight, she will enjoy any battle that comes her way.
Zanpakuto: O sasori (Woven Scorpion)

Sealed appearance: O sasori takes the form of an average wakizashi and a dagger. The blades of both weapons have a dusty metal colour. The wakizashi has a faded old cloth as a hilt wrapping. The hilt of the dagger resembles the tail of a scorpion.

Tomoe must hold the wakizashi in her left hand and the dagger in her right hand before releasing the blade.
Release command: Mīra (Mummify)

Shikai appearance: The wakizashi changes into the cloth that was wrapped around its hilt, and then wraps around Tomoe’s left hand, and half of their forearm. The cloth no-longer looks faded and has a papyrus colour to it. The dagger does not change in shikai.

Shikai abilities:

Hateshinai nuno: (Unending cloth) the cloth wrapping her forearm can extend out from the palm, it has no exact limit to how far it can extend. This mainly used for movement, ie: pulling her closer to the enemy or an object. This can also be used to pull objects towards her.

Shisha no tate: (Shield of the dead) The cloth extends from the Tomoe’s palm and weaves itself into a circular shield about 1,5 meters in diameter. This shield can block kido and physical attacks. Tomoe cannot move easily with the shield active. Thus it needs to be deactivated in order to allow for movement.

Sasori no sashi kizu: (Scorpion's sting) any cut inflicted with her dagger will provide a constant stinging sensation. The severity of the sting is determined by the severity of the cut.

Bankai: Mīra-ka shita sasori (Mummified Scorpion)
Tomoe must throw the dagger into the air before initiating bankai.

Bankai appearance: A single cloth will extend from the wrapping on her left hand, growing over the arm, across the upper chest, over her right arm and then form the same wrapping on her right hand (and forearm) as on her left hand. Another cloth will then extend downwards from the part of the cloth at the centre of the chest and move down the middle of the Tomoe’s body before splitting into two strands of cloth which will extend down the legs and cover both feet and half of the lower legs in the same wrapping as what was on the hands. Finally, the cloth which goes over the shoulders will spread to her upper spine, and extend outwards away from the body, and grab the dagger attaching it like a scorpion's tail.

Tomoe can now only fight hand to hand. She can use the 'tail' to strike at enemies as well.

All shikai abilities can be used in bankai. Hateshinai nuno and Shisha no tate can be used from either palm or foot.

Bankai abilities:

Shisha no sho: (Book of the dead) Tomoe must bring her palms together, all fingers pointing directly upwards. The hands must remain together for 2 minutes, she may move and fight in this time, using her feet and tail. If her hands are separated then she must restart. Upon completing the requirement, a large old tome will appear in front of her; this tome will allow her to use numerous spells that do not fall under average kido. The spells include summoning different undead to assist in combat, transferring herself and her target(s) into an alternate dimension of her choice/creation, summoning charms to improve/assist/defend herself, and outright offensive spells. Only 2 spells can be casted per summoning of the book and only 5 spells can be active at any given time.

Ketsugō seinaru: (Holy Binding) This ability requires Shisha no sho to be summoned, Tomoe must use about 50% of her total spiritual power to completely mummify her target. The target will be sealed within the wrappings for about 1 hour. The wrappings cannot be broken and the target cannot be harmed during this technique. Using this technique will also end bankai and Tomoe will be unable to enter bankai until about 30 minutes after the technique has ended.

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Name: Nobuko Wakahisa

Gender: Female

Age: 996 (Looks mid twenties-early thirties)

Position: Captain of Squad 11, Juzo Hosho

Appearance: Nobuko is 167cm tall. She has long amethyst coloured hair reaching a third of the way down her body, her calm brown eyes are just barely covered by her fringe. She wears the usual captain’s attire, with long sleeves. She normally has her zanpakuto in her hands, though sometimes she may tie it to her back using a silver sash.

Personality: Nobuko is someone who places duty first. She can be very kind to those who perform well or simply do their best. However, she can be very stern to those who lack discipline or motivation. When making a decision she will take more time than most, however she will always decide that that was the best course of action and thus rarely has regrets. Before becoming a captain herself she was always intimidated by the power of her superiors, now that she stands among them, she feels that she must prove her worth.

Zanpakuto: Kessoku (Unity)

Sealed Form: Kessouku's sealed form is a 1,5 meter staff, the bottom of which can be removed to reveal a blade. The back half of the blade is a pure white, which transitions to a pure black at the front

Kessoku has two releases for shikai, each release changes the abilities of the weapon completely.

Release command: Zandaka o hakai suru (Destroy Balance)

Shikai form: The zanpakuto becomes a beautiful black wooden staff, with a length of 1,5 meters. The top of the blade sports two pure black snakes coiling upwards. The top of the snakes' heads point towards a pure black crystal orb which floats just above the the end of the wood, in between the two heads.

Shikai abilities:

Tanmonoshitsu (Antimatter): Nobuko points the tip of the staff towards the enemy, a ball of black spiritual energy forms just around the orb, then fires forwards at the wielder's target.

Yami hebi (Dark Snakes): Black energy forms around the two snakes on the staff, after charging enough, the energy will charge off at her target. The snakes will follow after the target until destroyed, or until Nobuko ends their pursuit.

Nuru bun'ya (Null Field): Nobuko points the staff upwards, resulting in the snakes and orb glowing for a moment. Then, according to the amount of spiritual energy used, a soft black mist will cover the area, anyone within the area of the black mist (including Nobuko and her allies) cannot use any forms of kido. (This has no effect on zanpakuto abilities)

Release command: Zandaka o kaifuku suru (Restore Balance)

Shikai form: The zanpakuto becomes a beautiful white woden staff, with a length of 1,5 meters.The top of the blade sports two pure white snakes coiling upwards. The tops of the snakes' heads point towards a pure whtie crystal orb which floats just above the the end of the wood, in between the two heads.

Shikai abilties:

Bōgo kabe (Protective barrier): Nobuko points the tip of the staff forwards. White energy swirls in front of the staff and forms a white barrier, which protects against both kido- and physical-based attacks.

Hikari hedi (Light Snakes): White energy forms around the two snakes on the staff, after charging enough, the energy will charge off towards Nobuko and/or her nearby allies. The snakes will coil softly around their targets and heal them of their injuries until they are completely healed, or until Nobuko ends the abilitiy. (This ability is basically ranged kaido)

Jūden bun'ya (Charging field): Nobuko points the staff upwards, resulting in the snakes and orb glowing for a moment. The according to the amount of spiritual energy used, a soft white-gold mist will cover the area, the mist will drain any kido used by enemies, and reform it into reiatsu which can be added to the Nobuko's and/or her allies' reiatsu.

(Any active effects of either shikai end when the wielder switches between forms.)

Bankai: Ni Tamashī no kessoku (Unity of two souls)

In bankai the wielder can switch forms simply by saying: Hakai suru (Destroy) or Fukugen suru (Restore)

All shikai abilities can be used in their respective forms.

Bankai form:

Dark form: Nobuko's hair turns pure black, she now wears a long, open black jacket, which completely covers her arms and reaches down to her ankles. She wears a black tank-top and silver-lined black leggings, which cover her feet as well. Her skin gains a greyish-black tint, and her iris turns a dark red.

Light form: Nobuko's hair turns a pure white, she now wears a long sleeveless white gown which is slit open at the sides from the knee down to allow for easy movement. She is wearing short white gloves and long gold-lined white stockings which cover her legs and feet. Her skin gains a pale white tint, and her iris turns a light blue.

Dark form bankai abilities:

Hakai no shūshi (Master of destruction): Nobuko can now make dark energy take any form she wishes, and use it to attack the enemy. It can be used for ranged attacks or it can take a form which she holds to attack in melee alongside her staff. (This energy cannot be used for any defensive purposes.)

Kaikishoku (Total eclipse): This is a follow-up ability to Nuru bun'ya, Nobuko once again raises her staff into the air, the soft black mist will thicken and create a dome around herself and her target. Anyone within the dome cannot be sensed from outside, and vice-versa. Attempting to forcefully exit/enter the dome is impossible. The dome can be broken if enough power is applied from the outside (Since it can only be effected by kido, and within the dome the effects of Nuru bun'ya are still active.)

Light form bankai abilities:

Sōzō no shūshi (Master of creation): Nobuko can make light energy take any form she desires, these constructs can be used for anything except offense.

Hikari no inkan (Seal of light): Nobuko charges energy within the two snake heads on her staff. After charging for 1 minute she can seal the enemy's zanpakuto completely. However this ends once she switches form or ends bankai.

General bankai ability:

Naibu kōsō (Internal conflict): This ability forces both spirits of the zanpakuto to unite under Nobuko, she takes on both forms of her zanpakuto at the same time. Her appearance is split down the middle by a jagged line, the left side taking the appearance of the light form, and the right side taking the appearence of the dark form. Her clothing changes back to a normal shihakusho, with the left side black and the right side white. The central part is a gray-ish colour, melding the two sides together. In this form Nobuko must suppress both spirits with her willpower alone, as they are constantly battling for control of her body. If one begins to over-power the other, then it will be visually noticeable, as that form will take more of her body.
In this stage the zanpakuto splits into two scepters, each with one snake and half the orb (Essentially the staff has been split in half.) the left scepter takes the same form as the staff in light form, and the right takes dark form. The secepters are rougly 75cm in length each.
Nobuko can use all abilties from both forms using their respective scepter, except for Kaikishoku and Hikari no inkan. Also, all other powers are roughly half as strong in this form.

Eien no itami (Eternal pain): This is an ability that can only be used during Naibu kōsō, Nobuko must hold both scepters together so that both halves of the orb connect completely. Then a cyclone of light and dark energy will fire out from the orb. If someone is caught in this energy, they will continually have their body burnt and cut, then healed back at the same time. Causing unnatural ammounts of pain, without actually killing the target. This will physically exhaust the target, though how far depends on who is struck. Also Nobuko cannot move while using this ability nor can she turn to change where she is firing at. To fire at a new location, she must end this ability then restart it.

Well since new characters are being posted... but first !




Name: Kuchimame Kamima
Birthday: 6th June
Affiliation: Gotei 13
Rank: 2nd Division Captain
Race: Shinigami
Gender: Female
Height: 168cm (5‘06”)
Weight: 60kg (132Ibs)
Eye Colour: Dark brown
Hair Colour: Black
Appearance: Kuchimame has a subtle blend of African and Japanese features with clear tan-coloured skin, sharp eyes, a dainty petite nose and full lips. She has a lithe, athletic frame complemented by a lean toned musculature. Kuchimame wears the typical sleeveless, backless Onmitsukidō uniform underneath her Captain’s haori and she covers the lower part of her face (everything beneath her eyes) with a black face mask.
Personality: Kuchimame is dutiful, carrying out her tasks with aplomb; she always does what is required, nothing more, nothing less. Kuchimame rarely if ever shows any signs of emotion regardless of whether it’s positive or negative. Her facial expression is nigh impossible to read, thanks to her mask, though her body language can sometimes give clues as to how she is feeling. The best way of discerning her feelings is by looking at her eyes, despite how apathetic they outwardly appear. However one must be very keen and insightful to be able to achieve this. However Kuchimame’s most defining feature is that she never speaks. For no reason whatsoever, regardless of what situation she is in. She can, and does, use sign language to communicate.
Her silence is all due to the mask Kuchimame wears over her face which was designed for her by her aunt, a now deceased member of the SRDI, using technology based on the eyepatch Kenpachi Zaraki wore; the face mask is used to drastically suppress Kuchimame’s emotions (as well as a small portion of her reiatsu) and, as such, when the mask is removed her inherent personality immediately returns to her.

History: Not much is known at the current time. What is known is that Kuchimame entered the Shin’ō Academy but despite her excelling, it took her the full six years to graduate due to her severe lack of communication skills. She joined the Onmitsukidō immediately after graduating and has been there ever since. She was initially part of the Inner Court Troops but eventually moved into the Detention Unit before finally becoming part of the Executive Militia.

Combat Skills: Due to her time as an Inner Court Trooper, Kuchimame is a Hohō master and, bar probably only Senya Tatami, is the fastest and most skilful of all the current Gotei Captains in its use. Thanks to her time as a member of the Detention Unit, Kuchimame excels immensely in Hakuda and, despite her lithe frame, is able to put frightening amounts of force behind her physical attacks. She is proficient enough in the use of Kidō and is capable of performing Shunkō. She is also a lot more durable than she appears and has a very high pain tolerance. Due to her extremely aggressive fighting style, that involves rapid onslaughts of quick sharp blows, Kuchimame prefers to end fights quickly and will pull out her big guns if necessary; of all the Captains she has the lowest endurance and stamina.

Zanpakutō: link (Sonic Regression)

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Name: Enne Tachimukau
Birthday: 11th July
Affiliation: Jūzō Hoshō (13 Sentry)
Rank: 7th Division Captain
Race: Ukira
Gender: Female
Height: 189cm (6’02”)
Weight: 78kg (172Ibs)
Eye Colour: Grey
Hair Colour: Brown
Appearance: Enne is a tall, light-skinned woman with high cheekbones, long wavy hair and an ample bust. Her hair is tied in a long ponytail with long bangs that frame the right side of her face and finished with pinwheel hairpins. Enne has a lean musculature and wears a tight-fitting shihakushō, perfect for fighting in, but does not wear tabi with her sandals.
Personality: Enne is a pretty laid-back individual, rarely seen without a smile. She can be focused when she needs to be but this is overshadowed by her absolute love for video games. In her spare time she’ll be playing video games of some sort and in her work time she’ll probably be playing video games of some sort. Her favourites are the fighting and street racing genres. She cannot stand people that interrupt her when she is gaming and will fly off the handle if someone was to damage her consoles or games. The only thing she loves more than video games is actual combat.
While Enne tries to maintain a level of honour and integrity when engaging in battle, she will happily fight anyone regardless of their age, gender or current condition and treats battles like a game, preferring many-on-many battles. This doesn't mean she doesn't take battles seriously. Despite all this, Enne knows her own limits and will immediately withdraw if she realises she is vastly overpowered or has no chance of winning. She also openly despises cheats.

History: Not much is known at the current time.

Combat Skills: Enne is an extremely powerful fighter that prefers many-on-many battles, however she is just as competent in one-on-one battles. She excels mainly in her swordplay and is a highly adaptable combatant. She has trained herself to become ambidextrous, enabling her to freely switch between hands; Enne usually swings with more strength in her right hand than her left, however, she can easily switch the strength between her two hands, allowing her to surprise her opponent. While she rarely performs unarmed combat, she is proficient enough to hold her own against most opponents. Enne possesses considerable strength and durability, typical of her stature, and is an extremely proficient Hohō user. However she is god-awful with Kidō and struggles to use low-level Kidō, even with the incantation. Enne’s fighting style generally involves evasion and counter-attacking with swift, sharp strikes however she changes to an unrelenting swiftly striking offensive style when she can find weaknesses in her opponent’s style.
Enne possesses great spiritual power with immense reiatsu to match. She is also resistant to the effects of overwhelming reiatsu. Her spiritual energy is turquoise coloured.

Zanpakutō: link (Blue Screen, Crazy Kid)

My turn to post a character.

Name: Kirio Nagame

Affiliation: Gotei 13

Rank: Captain, Squad 8.

Race: Shinigami

Age: 812

Height: 6'5

Weight: 76 kgs

Personality: Kirio is cold, a loner and respectfully intelligent. Essentially, his coldness is a barrier to keep people from getting close to him and he is cold, but respectful of others to a certain degree. He is intelligent and has been noted as a tactical genius during fighting. Further attributes of his amount to a large amount of time spent doing a Captain's paperwork and leading his squad, albeit, without emotion - he never shows any emotion and never allows it influence a fight. At times, during non-battle situations, on a rare occasion, he might frown, raise an eyebrow, or utilise a cold smile, but otherwise he keeps his face on like a mask. In the World of the Living, he would excel at having a 'poker-face'. Due to the releases of his Zanpakuto, he never fights alongside others, preferring to fight one-on-one against his opponents, though he also prefers fighting one-on-one out of lack of interest in fighting alongside anyone else, as he refers to others as 'acquaintances', or 'colleagues', but never 'friends', or 'comrades'. He never drinks sake, or joins in any festivities. During battle, he utilises a fighting style that requires swift movements and so he has learned to fully master his shunpo, as well as his swordsmanship, since he prefers to fight without using his Shikai, or Bankai. Kirio is also an expert Kido-user, being able to cast high-level Kido, as well as low-level Kido with incantations. He regards all foes the same and quickly disposes of them, never having mercy against them and never shows his foes mercy, or hatred, simply putting them out of misery, as if they were animals. However, he does have a sense of honor and will not 'fight dirty', or prolong a battle - he would rather finish a fight quickly and as humanely as possible, regardless of his cold, emotionless shell. He does, however, appreciate beauty in the world, as well as peacefulness and tranquility. He acts cold, but is only a loner because it is his way of appreciating the world around him, by viewing it objectively and never feeling emotions, but always observing and making mental notes to himself.

History: Before becoming a Shinigami, Kirio was a human who owned a large business and made plenty of money, never showing mercy to any of his competitors, or showing empathy to others around him. These concepts followed him to the Soul Society. As a Shinigami, he was skilled from a very young age, mastering swordsmanship and shunpo. He also proved to be adept at using Kido. Aftering Graduating from the Shino Academy, he was immediately conscripted into Squad 10. He remained under the Captainship of his sensei for over 200 years and learned to fully master his Shikai. When his sensei was promoted from Captain, to Squad Zero member, he had a new Captain take over his squad. This was a young man, with great power and a kind heart. For many years he trained and began to grown stronger and stronger and was eventually made Fifth Seat. When Teiko died, his Third Seat, Akarui Hyosho, became Captain, while the Vice-Captain was transferred to another squad, and he was moved up to Third Seat. As a Third Seat, he never mixed in with the others and was always training himself and constantly improving on every ability he had. It was during this time that he learned his Bankai. 50 years later, he moved to Squad 8, Vice-Captain to Genji Hayashi - unfortunately, the Captain was killed during the war against the Juzo Hosho and the squad was left in limbo throughout the war where he was leading the squad, until the Head Captain of the Juzo Hosho was killed and peace was finally developed between the nations. His having a Bankai was revealed and he was asked to become a Captain, providing he took the Captains' Exam and showed his Bankai to the Head Captain and the remaining Captains of the Gotei 13.

Appearance: Long, black hair that would stretch past his shoulders if he didn't tie it off in a ponytail. He wears the typical Shinigami shihakusho, with a long-sleeved Captaion haori. His eyes are a curious shade and appear to be a soft pink pearl colour. He carries his sword with him everywhere he goes, either carrying it in his hands, in the scabbard, or at his waist like many Shinigami typically do. On occasion, he dons another robe over the top of his Captain haori, one that appears to be part-white and part-pink - in reality, it is a robe that depicts the sakura flowers, or rather, cherry blossoms, since he admires the peace and tranquility that they depict.

Zanpakuto: Hakkou Reiki (You'll remember this one, Ryuu. XD)

Here is my Gotei 13 Captain - a character that you'll recognize.

Name: Matou Kira(last name first due to Japanese heritage)

Affiliation: Gotei 13

Position: Captain of the 12th Division(Head of Research and Development)

Race: Shinigami

Sex: Female

Age: 842 (Appears to be a young adult of about 19 to 20 years of age)

Height: 5’ 7

Weight: 105 lbs

Hair and Eye color: Her crimson hair is long, reaching to her waist, and is mostly left alone save for the ponytail it is often in when working. Her eyes are a deep amber color.

Personality: Kira, the dutiful head of Research and Development, is a forward and honest individual, often speaking the truth despite the damage it has done between her and a few fellow captains. Infamous for her bluntness, Kira is not known well on a personal level by most, if not all, of the current Captains. While she is quick-witted and snarky, she is also sensitive and, despite herself, easily irritated. She rarely will show any grand emotion towards those she doesn’t socialize with often, and when she does it is usually negative. Over the duration of her time as a Captain, she has learned only to trust those whom she has trusted in the past - and she adheres to this vehemently and without complaint. In battle, she often uses her appearance of a benevolent young woman to her advantage, although it hardly ever lasts long. What she lacks in physical strength she makes up for with will and tenacity, as well as immaculate swordplay and use of the abilities her Zanpakuto carries. In the time she has possessed a Bankai, about one-hundred years, she has done well at not displaying it to others, and as such, little is known about it. Although she severely lacks in the area of Kido, unlike her former Captain, she will often use spells in conjunction with the gadgets she creates in her lab, and is not against using tricks to gain the upper hand in battle - this has often put her at odds with the Captain of the 8th Squad, Kirio.

Appearance: Standing at average height, Kira is a lithe individual with a thin body built for agility. She appears as a mix of European and East Asian, with pale skin, thin eyes and a small nose. While her shihakusho is of normal appearance, her haori is anything but. With the left sleeve missing entirely, the haori is striped at the edges with an amber color that matches her eyes perfectly. It is split at the back just until the 12th Division symbol, at which it stops. Like her former captain, she also wears a sash around her shoulders. This sash, being the purest of white, fastens her Zanpakuto firmly to her right side. She will sometimes wear a black coat over this, a remnant from her time stationed in the world of the living.

History: In her past life, she had been a student studying as an artist in early Japanese society. After being murdered as a young lady, her soul was sent to the Seireitei after only a few short months. As a young soul reaper she was a flamboyant, energetic individual with a wonderful outlook on life. After entering Shino Academy, this was changed. Taking longer than necessary to graduate, Kira was often ridiculed for her lack of physical strength and skill in the art of kido. What she did not have in those particular places she made up for with her tactical prowess and use of her unique Zanpakuto to quickly subdue her opponents. After graduation, she was initially placed within the Tenth Division as a seated officer. Years passed and, realizing where her strengths lay, she requested a transfer to the 12th. It was granted on the same day that Kie Geißt was made Captain. The two of them worked well together, and for the duration of Kie’s time as Captain, about three-hundred and five years, were inseparable. After the events of the war against the Juzo Hosho, Kira, who demonstrated her quick thinking by creating a very convincing replica of her Captain, was promoted to the head of the Division in place of Kie - who no longer possessed a Zanpakuto to speak of. In the time that has passed since then, Kira and Kie have remained very close with one another, the latter often returning to the labs to help with projects.

Zanpakuto: 分散 - Bunsan(Dispersion)

And here we have another very familiar character. I won't be reposting the other two unless I feel it's necessary(which at this point I don't), so expect this to be the last for now.

Name: Kie Geißt

Affiliation: Gotei 13

Position: Head of the Kido Corp

Race: Shinigami

Sex: Female

Age: 1708 (Appears to be in her mid thirties)

Height: 5’10

Weight: 120 lbs

Hair and Eye Color: Her hair is as white as it’s always been, although it has now been cut shorter(to about her shoulder blades) and is tied up more often with a few strands left down to frame her face. Her eyes are a deep green.

Personality: As enigmatic as ever, Kie is now the Chief of the Kido Corps, and is rarely ever seen, if at all, by anyone other than Kira and members of said Kido Corps. She is kind, yet cynical, and bears a realistic outlook on life, as opposed to her previous pessimism that plagued her during the war with the Juzo Hosho. She is honest and truthful, and rather blunt - a trait that Kira seems to have picked up from her. When a Captain’s meeting is called, she will often show up out of habit, just to look at the familiar and not so familiar faces among the room. She possesses an extremely demanding presence, though her demeanor would hint to others that she is not too fond of the attention she receives, as it makes her uncomfortable. Over the course of the last 18 months, Kie has learned to battle without a physical blade at her disposal, instead using a mixture of unique Kido that are specific to herself. She uses a wide range of barriers and Bakudo spells, as well as Hado - all of which are of the 100th rank or higher. She still retains her old principals on battle and continues to do so with honor and integrity. She trusts very few people among the Captains, with Akarui, Majo, and Kira being those she trusts the most.

Appearance: Standing at above average height, Kie towers over most of the other current Captains, and still retains her musculature, but has lost weight due to her state of declining health. She carries herself with the same pride and honor she did before, and does not allow her current state of being without a Zanpakuto to change this. Her uniform consists of the deep blue robe given to the Chief of the Kido Corps, and a normal shihakusho. She has had the robe personalized so that the large collar that was originally a part of it is no longer there, and is instead replaced by a thin cape the bears the insignia of the Corps. Her shihakusho is without any modifications other than bearing the same symbol on the lower right leg. With her, she carries the staff given to the Kido Corps leader, used to cast most of her spells.

History: Kie was a relatively unknown Shinigami from the moment of her birth until she entered the Academy. It was there that she excelled at the physical aspect, as well as excelling in the art of Kido. She was invited to be the Lieutenant of the 11th Division and accepted immediately. It was about ten years after her initial appointment as the Lieutenant that she, bearing the heavy load of Multiple Personality Disorder, became angered over the death of a longtime friend, and went around slaughtering the members of her squad, killing many seated officers as well as her Captain. She was sentenced to one-thousand and one-hundred years in Muken. During that time, she was in an indefinite state of meditation, performing Jinzen with her Zanpakuto. After her release, she was placed in the 4th Squad for reformation and rehabilitation purposes, and displayed even more of her knowledge of Kido. Eventually, because of her high intellect, she was moved up in the ranks and named the Captain of the 12th Division and head of the SDRI, but was put under close watch. After the War with the Juzo Hosho, for most of which she remained in a coma whilst a clone carried out her duties, she no longer possessed a Zanpakuto due to its destruction at the hands of Jisano Meibatsu. Due to her talents in the Kido arts, she was appointed as the Chief of the Kido Corps by Central 46. Since this occurred, she has remedied things with the remaining Captains of both the Gotei 13 and the Juzo Hosho, quickly befriending many of them - especially Sumiko - and opening herself up more than she had previously. She now works mostly alone, but will sometimes return to the lab to speak with Kira and help with any project she can get her hands on.

Zanpakuto: None, it was destroyed during the War with the Juzo Hosho.

I've been thinking guys and I'm sure many others have noticed this but don't our characters seem a little young?

If we remained true to the Bleach universe, all of our characters should be over 1000 years old as bankai takes 1000 years to master. I'm not sure that Kisuke Urahara's 3-day bankai method was exactly common knowledge to the rest of the Gotei 13, let alone the Juzo Hosho.

And the sad thing is I really do not know why I brought this up. -_-

But you've all got to admit, if we were going off of the Bleach universe sense of time, our characters would probably still be children.

We have six more spots open. If we could add a couple more that would be great. :) Juzo Hosho anyone? I think if someone had a character that was trained by Akihiko and filled his position, that'd be cool. Same for Tomoyo. Also, does anyone know of anyone that wants to join? We can start as soon as we get a couple more characters.

Okay so my final character for the next arc...

Name: Emrira Galio

Age: 1243 years old

Gender: Female

Height: 5"6'

Eye Colour: Deep Crimson

Hair Colour: Bright Red

Race: Ukira

Position: Captain of Squad 12, Juzo Hosho

Appearance: Emrira is a fairly short and petite woman who has a small but well built frame. Her red hair comes down to her mid back in a tightly braided ponytail with a metal rose bud encompassing the end of said ponytail. She wears a fairy standard version of the captains uniform but her's is baggier than most in an effort to provide more comfort than actual practicality. Her hands and lower forearm are tightly bound with rose covered bandages leaving her finger tips exposed.

Personality: Emrira has a very energetic and brash personality. She is constantly in the faces of others, fidgeting, drumming table tops with her hands, tapping her feet. Anything that will keep her from sitting still. She tends not too think before she speaks and will often speak her mind without actually realising what she said. She is also known to have a very fiery temper and is easily angered, even for the most trivial reasons and will often try to settle her quarrels with violence, either by attacking the rivaling party or by destroying whatever she happens to be around at the time.

Zanpakuto: Kōshutei (Steel Palm)

[Information on the zanpakuto will be added at a later date]

This is my final addition to the roster, hope you all like him, I'm sure he'd hope you ignore him. ^^

Name: Naoki Himura

Gender: Male

Age: 1017 (Looks mid fourties)

Position: Captain of squad 9, Juzo Hosho.

Appearance: Naoki is a rather average looking individual, sporting black hair which reaches just over his ears, and a fringe which covers his left eye. He does this because he is heterochromatic; his right eye has a green colour whilst his left has a soft blue colouration. He wears the regular captain’s attire and keeps his zanpakuto on his right side.

Personality: Naoki isn’t one for extravagance or showing-off. He takes his role as a captain very seriously and always places duty first, though, like his predecessor, he tries to avoid senseless death and will often take the most peaceful solution. He never goes into battle with full force, and instead will gradually rise in accordance to what is needed in order to remain just above his opponent. He is generally indifferent to his opponents however if the opponent is powerful he will often become interested in the extent of his opponent’s strength. He has never lost his cool, and some do not believe he is even capable of becoming enraged.

History: When he first joined the academy to become a shinigami, Naoki was rather lazy. Despite having above average abilities, he would never show them, often just doing enough to reach the average. As a result no one ever realised his potential, and he didn’t really care. As long as he could complete his duties he was happy with it. This was until one of the captains, Akihiko Seinosuke, noticed his potential and took him as his student. Akihiko treated Naoki like a normal shinigami and it was this which caused Naoki to both respect him and accept his training, during this period Naoki took on many of Akihiko’s beliefs. Before Akihiko resigned, he recommended that Naoki be his replacement, despite wanting to avoid renown as much as possible, Naoki followed his mentor’s wishes and was accepted as the new captain of the 9th Division

Zanpakuto: Mumei no ko (Nameless child)

Sealed Appearance: Mumei no ko, takes the form of an average katana, with really no defining features. The hilt-wrapping is a dull brown colour, and there are no markings on the scabbard or tsuba.

Release command: Maneru (Mimic)

Shikai Appearance: The blade changes to look like it is made of a white canvas-like material. The blade is still as strong as a zanpakuto and can still cut just as easily.

Shikai Abilities:

Karita denryoku: Naoki is able to store ‘copies’ of five shikai abilities in his zanpakuto at any time. These five abilities can be used whenever he wishes. If he has five powers stored and he wants to store another, he must first remove one that he has already copied. He can only copy shikai-level abilities, and the other person must willingly allow him to copy it.
Whenever he uses a copied ability, the ability’s name will be written in kanji on his blade, just before activation. If another ability is used then the kanji on the blade will change, and any effects left over from the previous ability will disappear (However, sustained damage will remain.)

Bankai: Mumei no ko, Michi no denryoku (Nameless child, Unknown power)

Bankai Appearance: In bankai Mumei no ko distorts the space around it, essentially become invisible, however, a captain-level or even lieutenant-level combatant should be able to make out where the blade is, because of how it distorts the space around it, though, they cannot make out the exact size of the blade. The zanpakuto is now as large as a Ōdachi

Bankai Abilities:

Karita denryoku: Alongside the five shikai abilities, Mumei no ko, Michi no denryoku can store three bankai abilities.

Kyōzō: Mumei no ko can transform into a complete copy of another bankai, by saying “Maneru” and then the name of the bankai, the original distortion around the zanpakuto will be removed with a small shockwave, and his now revealed zanpakuto will look exactly like that of whomever he copied. The copied bankai is not as strong as the original and only abilities that Naoki has already seen can be used. (So copying an enemy’s bankai wouldn’t be a great strategy most of the time.) Only the bankai of someone within eyesight can be copied, however, after copying the copy can be sustained until Naoki ends the ability or bankai ends.
Naoki can also store a copy of a single bankai in his blade, and ‘release’ this copy the same way he would any other, however the original wielder is not needed in order for it to be released.

Name: Kin Hikari

Age: 901

Sex: Male

Affiliation: Juzo Hosho

Position: Captain of squad 2

Hair: Black and short. His hair is straight.

Eye: Black.

Appearance: He is a pretty average individual, and this tend to fool many people, as they don’t assume he is capable of handling many hits, which is a big mistake on their part. He is always wearing a regular captain attire, and keep his zanpakuto on his back.

Personality: He is pretty friendly, and does whatever is required to protect those he has a liking for. He feels no hatred torward anyone that harm him, but hates with a passion anyone that tries to do so with his allies. He loves chatting about ramdom stuff with those he considers friendly, and he does not care about other’s privacy, generally stumbling upon their business, which makes some people see him as annoying. But in the end, if they are his friends, they know he only does so because he likes then. On battle, he is pretty protective of his allies, always being on the front-lines shielding his allies from any kind of attacks he can.

Zanpakuto name: Protector (Hogo)
Appearance: On it’s sealed state it appears as a broadsword with no distinguishing features.
Shikai Release command: Protect my allies (Watashi no dōmeikuni o mamoru)
On this mode, his normal broadsword becomes a tower-shield (I will show an image in another post) and he gains the use of different auras, six in total. In order to call one of them forth, he needs to call its name. All auras will have an effect on all people Kin considers allies or enemies (depending on the aura) that are inside a 100m radius from him. The aura appears on the ground beneath Kin and allies alike, and moves with them.
Vigor (Katsuryoku): This aura Increases speed, stamina, and also the recovery of one’s stamina, allowing for Kin and those under its effect to move faster, become less fatigued over time, and have the person recover more quickly from fatigue. This aura appears like 7 orange glowing circles in the ground, that span around the person under its effect.
Meditation (Meisõ): This aura increases a person total reiatsu, and also the speed at which this person’s reaitsu recharges back. This aura resembles a hexagon, of the same color as the person’s reaitsu.
Defiance (Chõsen): This aura increases a person physical resistance against all kind of physical attacks, boosting a person defensive properties. This aura appears in the form of a blue light, cricling the person entirely in the ground.
Prayer (Inori): This aura heals all allies inside it’s radius over time. The healing however, is limited to physical damage (cut bruises and alike) and It does not heal poison or specific zanpakuto abilities that have some type of different effect other than simply harming a person. The aura resembles a blue fog surrounding the feet of the person under it’s effect.
Conviction (Uzaihanketsu): All enemies of Kin will have decreased pain tolerance, and overall physical resistance against attacks, lowering an opponents defensive attributes. Practically the opposite of Defiance. Conviction appears as a red light circling the person on the ground.
Punishment (Batsu): Opponents on it’s area of effect will start feeling pain over time. The pain will increase over time, until it becomes unbearable. It does not harm a person, either internally, or externally, being the pain a mere effect. All person under the effect of this aura, will have what seems to be a cross, shining a bright light on the ground.
Imprisonment (Chõeki): Enemies under the effect of this aura will feel as if gravity is heavier, and this, will make their movement more difficult, lowering even the efficacy of flash-steps. All people under its effect will have a red fog under their feet.

Bankai: Protector of life (Hogo no Jinsei)
On Bankai, his shield becomes aesthetically more beautiful, and gain bladed edges, making it possible for it to be used as an efficient weapon, in a similar manner to a sword. He retains all auras from his Shikai, and gain 4 new ones, along with a special aura. The new 4 auras have a radius of 200m, and the special one, 1000m. The previous auras also have an increased radius of 200m, similar to the new 4.
Cleanse: (Kiyoumeru): This is an aura that makes any form of zanpakuto attack or effect directed at Kin or any of his friends be weaker than it actually is. It appears as 9 green balls that circles a person under them.
Salvation (Sukui): This aura grants Kin and his allies, increased resistance against Kido-based attacks. It appears as a white circle with blue outline under the person.
Thorns (Toge): An opponent is harmed whenever he harms Kin or an ally of Kin. The damage dealt back to the opponent is less than what he causes on Kin or his allies, but it is 100 times more painful. This aura appears under a person in the form of bright golden rows.
Fanatism (Kyōshin): It makes all opponents under its effect, become obsesed over a certain task, to the point of ignoring anything else on its path in order to complete a certain task. An example: If an opponent is facing Kin and two other allies of Kin, over time, the opponent will become obsessed with taking down Kin, and only Kin, ignoring the other two completely. It turns the enemy extremely predictable, and easier to kill. It appears as a red fog under a person.
Special:
Redemption (Shõkan): He gives all of his allies increased resistance against all kind of attacks, and increase their speed considerably and all sorts of physical attributes, and it also increases a person reiatsu, strength of Kido-based attacks, and the overall efficacy of ones zanpakuto, while doing the exact opposite against those he considers enemies. The main problem of this aura, is that he need to sit on the ground, and put both of his palms together, and close his eyes in order to meditate. Not only this meditation takes considerable amount of reiatsu from him, it also grants him unconfortable pain. It only works on allies and enemies inside the radius, and since he can’t move, it is up to his allies to keep his opponents inside the radius. This aura is extremely useful in a large scale battle, where it is practically one army against another, making Kin into an immovable target for opponents, but a necessity to defend for his allies. This aura appears as an amalgamation of dots of bright light of multiple colours, that move aimlessly under a person’s feet. It is the only aura that appears under both allies and enemies, and that have opposing effect for each type. This aura also is the only one that works not on 100 meters but 1000 meters. Unlike the others however, he is completely immovable while using this aura.

Auras that Kin activates and uses only take spiritual energy upon it’s release, and afterwards it can be kept on indefinitely with the exception of Redemption, which takes energy non-stop. All auras are stronger, the more allies are inside it’s radius. There are basically two types of aura. Here’s an example:

Kin is facing an enemy, and in order to become faster in battle, he activates vigor. The effect of vigor, will be extremely minor, granting him an almost unnoticeable increase in speed (Altough stil significant). If an anlly appears, the effect on Kin will double, and his ally will have an aura under him that is the same doubled effect. If a third one appears, then the effect on his aura becomes even stronger, his 2nd ally also gets an increase in effect, and the 3rd one gets an effect similar to the increased one both Kin and his 2nd ally has and so on.
The auras that have an effect on Kin’s opponents work in a similar maner.If Kin is facing 10 enemies, but he is alone, the effect on all opponents will be very weak and almost not noticeable. However, if Kin is figthign alongside 9 allies, the effect will be 9 times stronger than normal, and thus the effect will be much stronger on the opponents. The effect however does not stack if a single opponent is inside the radius. For example: If all 10 opponents are inside the radius of Kin’s aura that is now a lot stronger than originally, due to his allies being there, and 9 of them leave, the one remaining does not feel the effects of the ones that leave. Rather, he feels the same effect independently of the other 9 opponents being there or not. If another one enters the radius, the same effect will be present on him. The strength of the effect, as said above, depends on the number of allies Kin has at his side.

His zanpakuto is practically based on strength in numbers, and the protection of his allies, as being shown in the fact his released form is a shield, not any form of weapon best suited for combat (altough on Bankai it gains the capacity for limited close combat). Even if an aura has an effect on opponents, it is basically so to protect his allies, not to harm his opponents.