[IC] Bleach: Soul Extinction (Reboot)

[AbigailTenshi]

@Kurisa

Captain of Squad Four
Miho Hari-Zumi

Miho smiled brightly from hearing that Kazu had in fact been helped by her technique. This greatly pleased Miho, all she wanted to do was help people after all. Kazu then leaned closer towards her and looked around shiftily, causing a dumbfounded expression to set on Miho's face.

Kazu was different from other Shinigami, but this type of behaviour seemed surprising out of character for him, well to her atleast since she only experienced the more happy side of Smiles. He then whispered a request for help. "Certainty I'll help you, let us talk in my office then so you'll feel more comfortable talking with me" Smiling brightly once again, Miho stood from her seat and looked around at the other members in the room. It seemed that the one-to-one segment for today would have to be postponed for another time. Reaching into one of her Haori pockets, Miho pulled out the symbols from early and tapped them together to get everyone's attention. Ting! "Thank you all for coming, unfortunately an important matter has arisen so I'm going to have to resume the one-to-one session for this afternoon. For now you are welcome to use this room to continue your meditation or to leave and do what you whatever. Join me in here this afternoon if you'd like to continue one-to-one mediation" Miho bowed a little as members began standing and stretching, talking with one other and what not.

"Right Kazu, follow me to my office" Smiling back at Kazu, Miho began walking, expecting the Kazu to follow.

After a short time, Miho stepped inside her office, leaving the door open for Kazu. Walking around her desk, Miho took a seat and pointed to one on the other side of the desk elegantly. "Please, take a seat Kazu and tell me what you need help with"

[Kurisa]

@AbigailTenshi

Kazu Shinka

- Squad 4 Barracks -

Kazu waited as Miho ended her class, he then followed her to her office and upon walking in, closed the door behind him and sat down before getting comfy and speaking "I need your assistance...Squad 12 have recently been running low on bodies and I was wondering if we could perhaps take some bodies of those who are recently deceased. It's important for our research...it's an unusual request but it'd be of great help and would make both my Captain and myself very happy if you could help us..." Kazu knew there were ways around this...after all a lot of people tended to sign a contract upon entering the Academy that their body may be donated to science...however Kazu wanted to be upfront with this as opposed to just taking the bodies...

[AbigailTenshi]

@Kurisa

Captain of Squad Four
Miho Hari-Zumi

Miho leaned back in her chair after hearing Kazu's request. One half of her mind felt the idea was immoral, however the other half just thought of how many breakthroughs Squad Twelve could possibly achieve if they had freshly deceased bodies... especially in the medical department. Kido was good for healing wounds, however diseases, infections and poisons still needed antidotes. Every soul who becomes a Shinigami accepts death, they fight for the Soul Society and could benefit the Soul Society even more after death than they possibly did before death.

"As you're probably aware, that subject is a rather delicate one... but, I suppose if the family of the Shinigami doesn't state otherwise that they'd want the body after death then. Besides, most Shinigami do fill out a form to say their bodies could be donated for research purposes, I guess you want access to these bodies sooner rather than later" Miho looked to the left for a moment before looking back at Kazu, giving him full eye contact. She looked serious for once but soon her smile returned to it's rightful spot. "I believe some form of arrangement could be made between the two of us, but I will need to speak with your Captain at some point in regards to this" She kept her sweet smile on display before continuing to talk. "You should have a look around here, see if you can find any spots of interest for you incase you'd like to visit again without supervision. Atleast then you'd know your way around and I most certainly wouldn't want you getting lost on your visits here" Miho wasn't against the idea as all that was on her mind were the many more people with medical problems that she could save with the research made from the fresh bodies. Shinigami are aware that bodies are donated anyway so there isn't anything shady going on.

[Crimson Raven]

Various locations around the Seireitei

A girl was dashing around at full tilt, as if her life depended on it, but oddly not using shunpo. Every time she reached an importaint building, including the barracks for each squad, she would stop, pull out a piece of paper, along with a hammer and a nail, hammer the paper to the closest wall, and then take off at a dead sprint. She wound her way, from building ti building, sometimes leaping up and running on rooftops, never stopping to speak. She had been at this nonstop since before dawn. The flyer read:

Grand Opening!

We of Squad 8 are proud to announce, that the Full Moon pub and resteraunt is now open for busness!
We serve the finest sake, brewed by ourselves, in the Seireitei! We have Fine foods of many types from the world of the living and lively music! We are open 24/7, so come on by! For today only, from 10 am to 3 pm, drinks are on the house!

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Awhile later, at the Full Moon pub...

"Lieut--er Captain, sir!" The girl shouted, saluting a tall, white and brown haired man. Araris look over at her. "Ah, Edea have you finished already?" He asked, not surprised. "Yes, sir." He sighed, "I keep telling you, enough with the 'sirs' we are still comrades." She comicaly put her hands over her mouth, "I'm sorry, si-- I-I mean I'm sorry, Captain. He worked to hide a grin, "I guess that will do. For now, take a break, you must be tired." Edea saluted again, "Thank you, sir! She jogged over to talk with a few other off-duty members. Araris watched her, deep in thought. Edea Lee. Our fourth seat, pretty and talanted, and pretty talented. She is one of our newer members, and she shows plenty of promise. He thought. Araris looked around the building, feeling a sence of pride. He and his squad had been planning building this place for years now, at first it was him and a few friends working together, but when he became the lieutenant, the whole squad caught wind of it and it soon became a group effort. He nodded to his Fifth seat, Leon Aokiji, who was the unofficial bartender. A few of his more musical inclined members were getting their instruments out and tuning them, creating a discordent racket. Araris just smiled and sat behind the bar to wait for his first customers.

[Kurisa]

@AbigailTenshi

Kazu Shinka

- Squad 4 Barracks -

Kazu listened to Miho speak then nodded before speaking "Sooner would be better...as for my Captain...she's a busy woman, I'm not sure she'd be able to find the time to arrange a meeting with you, yet I'm always available, at least mostly. Also I know my way around, don't worry...I memorised this place during my early days in Squad 12. However thanks for the offer" the smiles appeared on the lenses of Kazu's gas mask as he nodded

[AbigailTenshi]

@Kurisa

Captain of Squad Four
Miho Hari-Zumi

Miho chuckled softly as Kazu spoke about his Captain before smiling once again. "Don't worry, I already knew you were going to give me that answer as she seems to always be a busy woman. I think I've only seen her during Captain's meetings if that... Although I'm not in a rush to speak with her, I'll probably visit the barracks one day and if I bump into her, then we can have a little chat" She continued to listen to Kazu, not surprised by the fact that he had memorise the place. "Ahh of course, well that takes a load off my mind. I really wouldn't like you to get lost around here hmhm. And what a cute smile you have" Miho's eyes smiled along with her lips as Kazu's mask's lenses began displaying smiles. "Well if there isn't anything else you need from me then I guess I'll bid you farewell for now, until we next meet again Lieutenant Shinka"

[Kurisa]

@AbigailTenshi

Kazu Shinka

- Squad 4 Barracks -

Kazu nodded to Miho as he listened to her. He now has her approval which would be incredibly helpful for Squad 12, he would do his best to return the favour. Kazu stood up from his seat and bowed as he spoke "Thank you Captain. I'm sure I'll be back soon enough..." with that Kazu straightened up before turning and walking to the door, opening it and then gently closing it behind him before walking down the halls of the Squad 4 barracks till he got to an exit, now it was a case of making his way back to the Squad 12 barracks

[AbigailTenshi]

@Kurisa

Captain of Squad Four | Squad Four Barracks - Squad Seven Barracks
Miho Hari-Zumi

Miho continued to smile as Kazu left the room. Once he had closed the door, Miho finally relaxed her face. "Huuuu... Now what's on the agenda today?" Leaning back in her leather office chair, Miho placed both of her hands behind her head and closed her eyes as she thought. 'Hmm, well I have to visit Squad Seven, then I have to teach defence skills here, then I'm going to go on a stroll around the Seireitei... Perhaps I should pay a visit to Squad Twelve then, I've been wanting to meet the Captain and talk with her for a while after-all... Hmmm, I'll see when the time comes. I mustn't forget to continue one-to-one mediation then yoga in the afternoon.' "Alright! Best get going" After reminding herself of the tasks she had to do for the rest of the day, Miho jumped up and out of her seat, stretching her whole body to stay nimble before patting down her Haori.

"Hm?... Oh yeah" Pulling out the symbols she used early from one pocket, Miho pulled out two bananas from her other pocket and set them down on her desk for later. Walking towards the door, Miho stepped out of her office and closed the door behind her before walking out of the Squad Four barracks and towards Squad Seven.

"Knock, knock, knoock~" Miho spoke playfully while knocking on Captain Kaguza'a office door. Miho often enjoyed visiting the other Captains when she had free time, it was interesting to see how other Squad were run and what activities were available for them.

[Phobos]

Miyoko Murakami

( Deep within the SRDI }

The sound of dripping water echoed throughout the hollow room, the only source of sound in the room. A lone shinigami was strapped down on a table, his eyes suddenly bursting open as he looked around and tried to escape. He began to panic, hyperventilating as he shook his body violently"HEEEELLLP, SOMEBODY HELP!!!!" Suddenly, the sound of a knife being sharpened came to his left. He quickly looked, his eyes meeting 6 large spider legs sprouting from the back of a women with silk like hair. "H-hey, let me go...I said LET ME GO!!" He yelled at her yet she remained the same, sharpening her blade

"You demand to let you go yet you haven't asked why you were here" She said, a cold tone in her voice that terrified the confined shinigami "Perhaps that shows you're already guilty" He gulped, trying to shake his head "G-guilty of what? I don't know what you're talking about!! I said let me go bitch!!" Miyoko turned, her eyes giving off a glow in the dim room. She calmly walked up the him, the man's fear growing with each step. She softly placed the blade on his forehead, sliding it across and leaving a trail of blood. The man cringed in pain, his breathing pattern increasing.

"Shiro Manami, 17th Seat of Squad 10 correct?" The man's voice was shaky as he answered "Y-yes but what does it matter to you?" "You prey on those who are weaker than you and always avoid interactions with your higher ups. Chances are, no one has noticed your murders. The blood of several women and children on your hands, brutally beaten by you. To most, it would seem like random acts of violence all performed by different people. But to the trained eye, they could notice that these beatings were actually quite skillful. Something no ordinary Rukon member can perform...only a Shinigami" She walked away, placing the knife down on a small table and picking up a bone saw. The man began to panic more, shaking his body and yelling some more. But all attempts were futile. "Why does it matter if I killed them! Those children were scum, the trash of the Soul Society! Who cares if they die! And those women got in my way!"

Miyoko appeared in front of him, the bone saw pressed against his neck "Those children are trash? I was once one of those children" "W-wai-" He was cut off, Miyoko pulling the saw and slashing through his neck. Instead, he only made desperate attempts of talking as the sound of blood pouring out his neck filled the room. Miyoko looked down, her cold eyes staring at the man's terrified eyes. That was the moment she was waiting for, the moment the man began to express emotions as he died. It wasn't long before the man's emotions faded along with his life. Miyoko sighed, looking up at the clock and calculating how much time she had left. Just enough. She began to saw through his skin and bone, cutting off the head and each limb of her victim before putting them into bins. They would be useful for a later one, even though the man was evil his body parts could atleast be put to use.

Miyoko exited the room, wearing her normal outfit and unique haori. Her haori is always folded over, the Squad 12 insignia on the inside and outside of the clothing. It contained a whole within it as well for her appendages but instead she would usually just wrap it around her waist like a sweater. "Kazu should be coming back soon and hopefully with good news"

[Kurisa]

Kaizo Kaguza

- Squad 7 Barracks -

Kaizo sat in his office checking out a few files and looking at the profiles of some new recruits that had requested to join his Squad, Doing this however reminded him of how he really needed a Lieutenant. He simply couldn't find a suitable candidate within his own Squad as they were all great but just lacked that something special that Kaizo felt made a Lieutenant. Kaizo placed the files down on his desk and leaned back in his chair as he then rubbed the right side of his forehead with his right hand "I really need a Lieutenant, this is just to much work for one person to handle. I can barely find time to train my Squad, let alone lead them on missions..." As Kaizo thought a little more a knock came at his door, a voice accompanied the knock, this prompted Kaizo to look to his door. "You can enter" Kaizo knew who it was and so didn't need to waste anytime with the questions, he was just curious as to why she had shown up here...

[Kurisa]

@Phobos

Kazu Shinka

- Squad 12 Barracks -

Kazu had arrived back at the Squad 12 barracks after his visit to the Squad 4 barracks, he was glad to be coming back with good news and so made his way right to his Captain. Heading deep into the SRDI to find his Captain he was very cheery, this was evident by his smiles showing on the lenses of his gas mask. Kazu reached into his pocket with his right hand then pulled out a flip phone, holding it in his right hand he used his thumb to flip it open as he then stopped and began typing rapidly on it to send a message to his Captain "I gots da clearance 4 tha bodies! :P Can't wait to get hands on with this one! just as well we got clearance cause I was starting to run low on parts x3 ~ Ya lovely Lieutenant Kazuuuuuu Shinkaaaaa ;P"

[Phobos]

Miyoko Murakami

{ Squad 12 Barracks }

Miyoko was walking down hallways of the SRDI, each member bowing their head as she passed by. She paid no attention to them, not out of disrespect but because of a complete lack of interest. She knew they only did it because they had to, hardly out of respect. Chances are 9/10 of each person wanted to kill her and take the spot of Squad 12 Captain but they had the common sense not to unless they wanted to end up as one of her projects. Suddenly a vibration came from Miyoko's body, Miyoko giving off a slight surprised reaction. She patted all over her body before finding a flip phone within a pocket of her haori. It was a custom pink and purple flip phone with a design made by Kazu just for her. Usually she doesn't have any interest in such tools, but it was made by Kazu. She flipped it open, her eyes reading the text within a second. A small smile formed across her face, an ice cold chill running down the spines of each SRDI member. It was rare when Miyoko smiled and would mean bad news for someone. She tapped each button with relative speed "Good job Kazu, I knew I could count on you to obtain the bodies. Meet me at the front of the Shinigami Research and Development Institute. I have some plans." Miyoko never knew how to respond to Kazu's strange messages which is why she always kept it short and sweet. She closed the flip phone, placing it back inside of her haori and resuming her pace through the hallways. It wasn't long before Miyoko would reach the front.

[AbigailTenshi]

Captain Miho Hari-Zumi

| Squad Seven Barracks |

With a wide grin plastered on her face, Miho opened Captain Kaguza's door and let herself in once she heard his invitation, closing the door behind her. "Hello Captain Kaguza, how has your day been?" Her glassy blue eyes gazed at the seated man with a look of softness. "I had the feeling that you may be feeling rather tense so I wanted to ask if you'd like to relax? A stressed Captain isn't one that can perform to the best of their ability~ I specialise in relaxation techniques alongside healing and thought I could perhaps help you in terms of loosening your tense energy" Miho's grin shrunk to a gentle smile as her eyes glistened. Helping others helped her in many ways, the other Captain's were her allies after all so she wanted to make sure they were all feeling well.

[Kurisa]

Kaizo Kaguza

- Squad 7 Barracks -

Kaizo looked up at Miho as she entered his office, a smile on her face as usual which in truth was a nice sight. Kaizo listened to Miho as she spoke and she made a valid point...he did need to relax and de-stress, but still he was unsure on how she planned to do this. "Well it's been stressful, as you pointed out. I wouldn't mind relaxing, however what do you have in mind?" Kaizo was curious as to what Miho had planned, he hadn't ever really seen her come around here and although they'd talk every now and then, never had he been offered this sort of treatment

[AbigailTenshi]

Captain Miho Hari-Zumi

| Squad Seven Barracks |

Joyfully, Miho hummed a happy chuckle at Kaizo's acceptance of her offer. "Fantastic! I'm glad you accept my offer, now all I need from you is to know that you will follow my instructions Okay? It is important for the session" Miho gave the other Captain a small bow before extending her right arm and hand gracefully. "Please stand from your seat and join me on this side of your desk. I will take a seat on the ground with my legs crossed, please do the same and face me. I will then hold both of my hands out with my palms facing the ceiling. At that moment please place your palms on top of mine and follow each instruction I give. Once I've helped refresh your energy, I will massage the back of your neck and shoulders. I've noticed knots in the muscles of that part of your body merely from observing your posture as you walk and talk. I promise you, once I'm done here you will feel atleast a little bit better" Grinning at this point, Miho did as she said said and took a seat on the ground, waiting for Kaizo to follow suit. Once he would of taken a seat and faced her, Miho would then hold her hands out with palms facing upwards.

[Kurisa]

Kaizo Kaguza

- Squad 7 Barracks -

Kaizo listened as Miho spoke, he was unfamiliar with this method but she was the Squad 4 Captain so who was he to question her methods? Kaizo stood up from his desk and walked around till he was standing infront of Miho, he then sat down on the wooden floor, crossing his legs as he did before closing his eyes and taking a deep breath. He then exhaled and opened his eyes as he slowly placed his palms ontop of Miho's, which to him was a little odd...especially seeing as her hands were far slimmer and softer than his own...then again she was a woman "I'm interested to see how this will work..." Kaizo said with a slight smile

[AbigailTenshi]

Captain Miho Hari-Zumi

| Squad Seven Barracks |

Miho continued to smile back at Kaizo before opening her delicate mouth to speak. "I see... Let us begin then..." Just as before, Miho began speaking alot more calmer than usual and spaced out her phases to make it easier on the ears and mind to understand. "Please... Close your eyes... Then inhale slowly.... Hold for three seconds... And exhale... I will follow" Miho closed her own eyes and performed the actions she told Kaizo to. After completing the actions, she continued to mention more instructions, this time performing them as she went, expecting Kaizo to do the same. "Inhale.... Exhale.... Inhale.... And exhale... Allow your thoughts to drift away... Let your mind go....Set your it free for a moment... The space is clear... There is nothing but you and me..." Miho silenced herself at this point to give Kaizo some time, soon he'd start to feel a warm energy flow into his body and wrap around him like a duvet of calming peace. The energy would feel comforting and safe as it'd whirl around Kaizo's body. This time Miho kept her hands still and eyes closed, her breathing was silent and almost non-existent.

[Kurisa]

@Phobos

Kazu Shinka

- Squad 12 Barracks -

Kazu continued to walk around the SRDI as his phone then vibrated, he reached into his pocket with his right hand and pulled it out before flipping it open with his thumb and reading the message he received. Kazu nodded to this and closed the phone as he then placed it back into his pocket as he made his way to the entrance of the SRDI, He then saw his Captain and stopped, bowing to her before straightening up and speaking "So what exciting plans have you got Captain?"

[Kurisa]

Kaizo Kaguza

- Squad 7 Barracks -

Kaizo listened to Miho's words and instructions, following them perfectly without question. Who was he to question her methods anyway? As Kaizo continued to follow Miho's instructions he soon found himself a warm and comforting energy, it was unusual yet it was pleasant...Kaizo did feel a little more relaxed than before but still he carried a great deal of stress...afterall, he truly needed a Lieutenant. Hell it'd be nice if Akira just stepped in for him, for a few hours just so he could get a breath of fresh air and relax but all he had been doing recently was paperwork and the rare training session with his Squad...

[Kurisa]

Kurisa Kuchiki

- Squad 6 Barracks -

Kurisa had entered the Seireitei with a small group of 3 Squad 6 Shinigami. Kurisa had personally oversaw a mission to capture quite dangerous target who was now wrapped in a strong Bakudo whilst being carried by one of the members. The Small group made their way through the Seireitei until they reached the Squad 6 barracks, it was here where they would make their way to the jail section of the barracks to put this man behind bars whilst he'd await his trial for his crimes. Once the man had been placed behind bars Kurisa turned to the group of three Shinigami who bowed to Kurisa "You are all dismissed..." The Shinigami nodded lightly before making their way off. Most Shinigami would be discouraged or upset by the fact they received no praise, not even a good job. Kurisa rarely praised his members, he felt that if he spoiled them with this praise that they'd give up on trying to become stronger and become to satisfied with their current level, thus causing them to stop growing.

Kurisa did not want this, especially not from his Squad...and although he never really praised them, they were confident he had their best interests at heart. Kurisa closed his eyes and took a deep breath when a gentle and feminine voice came from behind him which lead to him opening his eyes "Kurisa? You're finally back I see" Kurisa turned to see his wife standing behind him, a soft and warm smile on her face showing she was clearly happy to see him, despite knowing Kurisa was a Captain she never stopped worrying and just had to check that he was okay from time to time, especially with how much time he spent here. "I was wondering. When will you be coming home? You've been gone on your mission for awhile and I'd really like to spend some time with you..." Hana's body language would clearly show she was a little nervous about asking Kurisa this.

"I'll be home tonight. I just need to finish my paperwork for this mission and I shall return home immediately. Has Shizuka been okay?" Hana looked at Kurisa and smiled, nodding lightly before speaking "She's been training at the Manor as of your request. I'm glad you and her get along...I feel her being close to you has helped calm her a little" Kurisa closed his eyes for a second before re-opening them and speaking "She has come a long way since I first met her...She's interesting to say the least and despite her methods not quite agreeing with my own, I feel we have made a successful team. So long as this keeps both her and yourself happy then that is all that matters to me" Hana nodded to Kurisa before bowing lightly "I best leave you to your work, I do want you home earlier as opposed to later" Kurisa gave a light nod before walking towards Hana, stopping before her as he reached into his inner pocket in his Haori, pulling out a small piece of paper which he proceeded to hand to Hana "I'll be home soon..." Kurisa then walked passed Hana, making his way towards his office.

Hana looked at the piece of paper, unfolding it to read what was inside and seeing what was written caused a smile to form on her face. Hana then folded the piece of paper and made her way out of the barracks and back to the manor where she would wait for Kurisa to return.

Hana