Kurisa

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Kagiko watched as some people began to slowly disperse this caused him to lift his hat slightly then he walked over to Shiro and stood next to him then spoke "You seem shocked about this news Captain Kenpachi...I would have thought you'd be enjoying the fact you are now the strongest Captain after Head Captain Juki...." Shiro heard someone speak then looked to them to see Kagiko smiling "The hell you on about?" Kagiko continued to smile then spoke "Think about it Captain...Kurisa Kuchiki was the strongest Captain after Juki...and after him there was you...so...you've taken your rightful place on the power scale. However that is not why I am here..." Shiro looked up at the sky then frowned "Hmm...I guess it does make me the second strongest...still...there I can't be ignorant and deny the fact that Kuchiki was stronger than me" Kagiko nodded then spoke as he held Shiro's Zanpkuto in his hands "interesting...this is very helpful indeed..." Kagiko then held out Shiro's Zanpakuto to him then spoke "Make sure not to forget your goals Captain...don't ever stop..." Shiro looked down at Kagiko then his eyes widened as he was holding his Zanpakuto, Shiro frowned at this then snatched it back off Kagiko as Kagiko then began walking away "The hell you playing at taking my Zanpakuto?" As Kagiko walked off he spoke "I was merely investigating it Captain...as I said....don't forget your goals..." Kagiko then shunpoed off leaving Shiro pissed as he sheathed his Zanpakuto "Tch...can you believe that guy, its like he has a death wish!..." Shiro then remembered something his Zanpakut had asked of him causing his eyes to narrow "Shit...I forgot about that...but ho-" Shiro then shook his head "It's stupid..." he then looked to Nishiki and spoke "Shall we head back then?"

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AbigailTenshi said
Amidst Rio's crying, she felt herself being pulled against something warm, strong and smooth... It took her a second to realise the position she was in, feeling Kaizo's arms wrap around her as she looked up at him, her eye squinting a little as more tears escaped. She gripped the front of Kaizo's Haori, not a single thought of what anyone else was thinking about her being in Kaizo's arms entered her mind... all she could do was feel his warmth and listen to his words while gripping his clothes tighter.... Captain Kuchiki was a large figure in her life, and since she had never been able to cope with loosing people well, this was just ridiculously hard for her to accept... However, Kaizo's words were much more powerful to her while in this state, actually getting through to her. Crying a little harder, Rio whispered while pulling herself closer towards Kaizo's body, still gripping him tightly as she cried into his chest.... Rio had never felt so vulnerable in her whole life... but with Kaizo, she felt that maybe... it was Okay to be vulnerable every once in a while... no matter what anyone else thought... as long as Kaizo was fine with it, she wouldn't hold it in any longer.... The pain in her head was still rather strong, but she managed to ignore it by purely focusing on the feel of Kaizo around her, shielding her from everything and everyone around them... or more felt that way. After a few quiet stuttered sobs, Rio had finally calmed down, closing her eye as she rested her head against Kaizo's chest and faced away from everyone, just breathing while still gripping onto him almost as if her life depended on it.

Kaizo looked down at Rio as she seemingly got closer to him, he watched as she cried into his chest and gripped his uniform tightly, he then heard her whisper something which caused him to nod lightly "I'm always here for you, just remember you can't face everything by yourself...and if you need to escape from the world you can come to me. I'll keep you in my arms and keep the world away...now...I think we should head back. We can talk more in private..." Kaizo then broke from the hug then he picked Rio up, holding her in his arms as he then looked to his Squad "I want you all training immediately! I will be joining you over these next few month's too further increase the difficulty of your training! That's an order! Now go!" Kaizo watched the Squad 2 Shinigami shunpo off, he then looked down to Rio then smiled a little "I'm tired of picking and choosing to be a Captain or your partner...I'm going to be doing both from now on and I will keep reminding these fools that even if I am soft towards you that they wont get the same treatment..." Kaizo then shunpoed off towards the Squad 2 barracks with Rio still in his arms, they then arrived outside Squad 2 then he looked down to Rio again and spoke "I'm sorry for everything that has happened...especially with this tragic news...but we cannot let Kurisa Kuchiki's death bring us all down...that's what the enemy want, and besides...he'd want us to work harder if anything and that's just what we will do...the enemy has no idea what they got coming..."

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I'd say the only one to fear in terms of Kido is Kagiko...although the grand kido chief title means nothing to him, it's just a title...doesn't mean you are the best at Kido. I mean shit Yama was amazing at Kido, Urahara also yet neither of them had the title. Tessai is amazing at Kido but I mean...Yama is the longest living Shinigami...he knows everything there is to know about Zanjutsu, Hakuda, Kido and Hoho. Despite being quite old he was incredibly fast and strong and he used an incredible Kido to an immense effect. However the Head Captain is likely excluded from these titles as it's a no brainier when it comes to a guy like him. Those titles I assume only apply to those in the other 12 Squads. Then again The grand kido chief title is reserved for the leader of the Kido corps, the Flash title can really go to anyone....although it's mostly disputed between Squad 2 and 6 right now...

Kurisu and Kaizo will likely focus mostly in Hoho than anything else.

Shiro's skill lies mostly in his Zanjutsu which his becoming a shit ton more proficient in

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Kaizo watched Rio as she broke down, seeing this made his heart plummet...he felt so useless at times...as if he couldn't do anything for her. This was a time he thought she'd need him but the more he looked at her he just saw her dealing with this alone...it made him feel pitiful, useless...all he wanted to do was be there for her, to embrace her...but it seemed she didn't want to seek comfort in him. This caused a sharp pain to shoot through Kaizo's heart, yet he clenched his fists...taking a deep breath as he thought to himself How does a Shinigami like you die Kurisa Kuchiki? I fought you...I can see now just how strong you really are...I wont accept this... Kaizo then looked to Rio I will do everything I can Kurisa Kuchiki...I will make sure the one who took your life suffers... Kaizo then closed his eyes for a moment then opened them before reaching out to Rio and pulling her into his chest, wrapping his arms around her as he placed his right hand on the back of her head, he then looked down at her, a serious expression on his face "I promise Rio...I will find who did this to Kurisa Kuchiki...I'll make sure they suffer for this...I'm sure many others are thinking the same, so this person who did this...they don't understand just how many lives Kurisa Kuchiki affected...and as a cause of this, he has inspired us all to work harder than we ever have...that man is a truly incredible person and is worthy of holding the title of the model Shinigami. I just want you to know Rio...I'm here for you...I don't want you to keep these emotions to yourself, it's only going to tear you up inside...As your Captain and your partner I cannot allow that...I now have a promise to fulfil and I will make sure that is done. If you feel like you are going to crumble then come to me...I will keep you together...I don't want you loosing anything, you mean to much to me for that to happen..." Kaizo then looked to the Squad 2 members, his expression still serious as they to showed serious expressions. By now they knew Kaizo's relationship with Rio and he had made sure that they never dared to even think a single disrespectful thought...

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Expllo said
Not gonna lie....I might have teared up from that T^T but hell was that inspiration <.< -Goes to post-

o.o Huh? xD

Bleach: A New Dawn

Seeing many Shinigami arrive Juki then looked out to them all before closing his eyes and taking a deep breath. He then exhaled slightly before opening his eyes and speaking "I have gathered you here to deliver some unfortunately bad news. This may be hard for some of you to hear and so I urge you to not react harshly...Although I understand how bad this may be. I regret to be the one to deliver such news but...The Captain of the 6th Division Kurisa Kuchiki has lost his life in battle. He offered to take an investigation mission as there was a large spiritual energy recorded in a village that is usually quiet, even hollows do not dwell there. He was sent on this mission over 4 weeks ago and was only meant to investigate what was happening for a few days and perhaps engage the enemy if they so showed themselves, however he was ordered to retreat said the enemy was stronger than himself. We sent a search party out to find him however upon arriving at the village they were informed of his death and they gave him a respectful burial for risking his life to save the villagers. Unfortunately due to the nature of our being our bodies do not remain in this world once we die, they can last for only a small while and as such there is no way for us to give Kurisa Kuchiki a proper burial. I do however have some last words and wishes from Kurisa that if he were to die doing his duties as a Captain of the Gotei 13." Juki then reached into his uniform and pulled out a piece of paper then began unfolding it as he then began to read it out "It says here. To all Shinigami of the Gotei 13, I understand that a lot of you will more than likely not be phased by the loss of my life, however this message is to those who are. I want you all to know that I died doing something I enjoyed, my job was my life and although I may not have shown it I enjoyed every minute of it. To be a Captain of an incredible Squad such as the 6th Division was an honour. The Shinigami I worked with in my time there were all very talented, to those who I previously stood by in battle to those who went off to achieve greater things to those who spend every waking moment of their life dedicated to the Squad...I thank you all. If not for you my job would have been nothing to me, I have been proud of so many of you despite never showing it. You are all incredible Shinigami and I only hope that my death does not cause you sorrow but instead allows you to achieve even greater heights...even though I may not be there in person any longer I shall always stand by you in memory. Now...for this part I wish to mention a few specific Shinigami who meant so much to me during my time as a Captain. Starting with Kenta Makoto...Whether you be here now or this message gets to you in years time...maybe not at all, I wish for you to know how great of a Shinigami you are. From the time I first saw you I knew you'd succeed in my Squad and you did not disappoint me, you worked hard and earned your rank, you were by far one of the most excellent Shinigami I have seen in Squad 6 right up until your sudden disappearance, although I do not know what happened after that I still hope this message reaches you somehow. The next Shinigami I'd like to mention is Rio Okotaru Darishimo. You are by far one of the most surprising Shinigami I have ever seen, you surprised me time after time with your skill and how resourceful you could be and much like Kenta earned your position. Before I left you had transferred to Squad 2, I am glad you did this as it seemed your skills work well with that Squad and I could not offer you anything more, so you took the right step...in my eyes you were never a traitor to the Squad, your heart was always in the Squad. This then brings me to my next person. A fellow Captain. The Captain of the second division. I remember our small spar that we had, you showed great skill and surprised me greatly at times, yet I could see you were flawed in some area's but this was understandable...you are a new Captain and are still trying to perfect yourself, but for a new Captain you surprised me greatly...it is because of you I can die happy knowing one of my old Squad members is safe under the command of you, I ask of you to never let the worst happen to Rio and so train harder and succeed...there is a title that can be attained for fastest Shinigami, I'd be happy if you were to ever attain it. I now come to the Squad 12 Lieutenant Kagiko Shuiji. Although my encounter with you was brief I could see just how talented you are and how passionate you are about your work, I also sensed a surprising power from you and I would lying to myself if I did not say that I thought you'd certainly be the next Squad 12 Captain...perhaps even going further...I thank you for the work you put into the device you made to assist me in my mission. Although I haven't got to try it out at this current time I am certain it will work flawlessly. I now come to the final person...My son and Squad 6 Lieutenant Kurisu Kuchiki. Seeing how strong you have become has made me so proud, I can see your potential and I was almost in awe of how much you could succeed, easily passing me by if you dedicate yourself...it is because of this that I have requested you be made the next Squad 6 Captain...and also the next head of our clan. I ask that you keep the high standards of Squad 6 and also embrace the clan as the next head. This next part is not me asking...this I am telling you...Kurisu, look after your mother...make her proud and make sure to take complete care of her...if I have one regret about my death at any point it'd be that I could not live until the time I could retire and spend the rest of my life with your mother. Please tell her just how much she means to me and that my death is unforgivable...I never wanted to leave her alone but she is a strong woman...just make sure she doesn't do anything rash, she has a lot of emotion and if I know her she will not sit there quietly about this. I finish this letter off thanking you all, my time as a Captain was incredible and something I have no regrets about...as I sit here writing this now it is odd how I am expecting death, yet this is something I have done for years ever since I first became Captain...As a Shinigami my job involved a high risk of death, and so I always prepared for the worst....even Captains are not invincible...just remember I died doing what I love" Juki then folded the letter up and placed it back into his uniform before speaking "That is all he wrote...I just wish to assure you right now that the person who took Kurisa Kuchiki's life will suffer a fate worse than death...I do have a strong thought on who it may be....and as such...I want you all to train hard, do not stop growing stronger....if they think we will sit here and let this pass they are wrong, we will take action and we will go to war...I do not usually seek revenge however as I am sure much of you are feeling right now I feel the same...and I will not let Kurisa Kuchiki's death be in vain! We will go to war and we will win! failure is not an option!...You all best prepare your stomach's...because by the end of this war you will be bathing in the enemies blood...we will be ruthless and remind these fools that stand against us that the Gotei 13 is to be feared!...I now must fulfil a promise I made....that is to promote Kurisu Kuchiki to the Captain of Squad 6....I hope you can do this Squad proud. " Juki then took a deep breath "I ask you all spend the rest of this day remembering Kurisa Kuchiki...for after today, you will train till you drop...there is no more time for waiting around...we must act...that is all..." Juki then turned around and looked out at the view and frowned slightly as he gripped onto his cane tighter

As Shiro listened to Juki speak his eyes widened, he couldn't believe that bastard was dead! he was one of the strongest Captains the Gotei 13 had and although Shiro hated to admit it he was almost nothing in comparison to the man...yet Kurisa's death frustrated Shiro, he wanted to pursue the classic Squad 11 and Squad 6 rivalry and fight Kurisa on even grounds...it seemed that was now impossible...

Kaizo listened as Juki spoke, much like others his eyes widened, yet the narrowed when he heard Kurisa had mentioned him in his letter, this caused Kaizo to clench his fists and looks down. Kaizo spent so much time hating Kurisa for beating him and yet in truth it seemed Kurisa respected him...this just caused Kaizo to curse himself within his head as the anger began to build up inside of him, yet he stopped...looking to Rio to see her reactions...regardless of where they were...this was not a matter he could act professionally about...if Rio needed comfort then he would do so in a heart beat.

Kagiko listened to Juki speak, then heard mention of Kurisa, this caused him to tilt his hat down so it covered his eyes. He then heard mention of himself in Kurisa's final letter causing his eyes to widen...then they narrowed slightly. I will make sure the one that killed you suffers for an eternity, although I to did not know you that well...from what I knew I respect the hell out of you...I will certainly aim to succeed...starting with surpassing Zero... Kagiko then looked up slightly at Juki Then I shall surpass you...Juki...

As Kurisu heard the news his eyes widened dramatically, tears forming in his eyes as he then closed them and looked down, clenching his fist and gritting his death, with ever mention of him his heart sunk lower and lower, tears continued to pour down his face as he clenched his hands tighter causing them to bleed, he then heard that he had to basically break the news to his mother and tell her of what happened...this caused his heart to sink even more...how many people was he going to lose!? His fiancée and now his father. When was it enough!? he wouldn't lose anyone else....no one...will ever lose their lives...he'd do his father proud no matter what and he'd protect his mother with everything he had. Kurisu then heard he was being made the next Squad 6 Captain...this would usually make someone happy yet it was like a dagger just pierced his heart, this caused him to immediately turn and shunpo off, he continued to shunpo, further and further, tears still pouring from his eyes before he then stopped in a forest and slammed his back against it, slumping down and hugging his knees as he sobbed into them "When will this stop!? why does everyone close to me have to die!!" Kurisu held his head in his hands as he began to sob and curse himself...he had become Captain...but at what cost!? this wasn't worth it...he wanted to succeed his father and make him proud, now...now he couldn't do that....

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Expllo said
I'dunno actually o.o I forget.Also, you should get on Skype bitch xD

what this guy said! xD

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~IMPORTANT~

(You may have your characters react to this, I wont reply to them individually but will do a follow up post but it is something you may react to if you so wish)

The alarms sounded in the Seireitei breaking the silence as a voice reached out to all corners of the Seireitei "ATTENTION! Head Captain Juki has requested Shinigami report to Sōkyoku Hill immediately for an important message. It is recommended you go, unless you really wish not to. That is all" the voice then cut off as the alarms stopped sounding.

On the edge of the Sōkyoku Hill Stood Juki, his cane held infront of him as he looked down. Juki then gripped his cane tighter and spoke silently to himself "You will suffer for an eternity Shinji Akihiko...I shall personally ensure that it happens...you will never rest in peace..."

As Shiro and Nishiki fought a member from Squad 11 ran up to them and spoke "CAPTAIN! LIEUTENANT! The Head Captain has requested we go to Sōkyoku Hill immediately for an important message" Shiro looked to the messenger then to Nishiki then spoke "We best go...He'll get on my ass if we don't" Shiro pulled his Zanpakuto away from Nishiki's then sheathed it "Follow if you want, but I'm going...he wouldn't call everyone there if it wasn't important..." Shiro then began making his way to Sōkyoku Hill and after a small while arrived there, seeing a few Shinigami having already gathered.

Kaizo sat in his office doing paperwork then heard a knock on his door, as he was about to speak an alarm sounded then a message was relayed causing him to nod. Kaizo stood from his desk and walked over to the door and slid it open seeing Rio there "Rio? Well...this is convenient, I was about to come look for you. You heard the message correct? we best go...This has to be important if he is calling basically every Shinigami" Kaizo then walked past Rio, hoping Rio would follow, he then exited the Squad 2 barracks and made his way to Sōkyoku Hill to see what was so important that everyone needed to be gathered

Kagiko and Zero were working on something when they heard a message echo through out the Seireitei, Zero then looked to Kagiko and spoke "I must finish this, You go...step in on my behalf. Apologise for my absence" Kagiko nodded then spoke "Yes Captain..." Kagiko then made his way out of the SRDI and to Sōkyoku Hill to join the others

Koujaku and Akira were sat on a roof when they heard the message, Koujaku looked to Akira then Akira nodded causing Koujaku to shrug "Very well then, let's get going...got to be something worth hearing" Koujaku and Akira then stood from the roof and made their way to Sōkyoku Hill

Kurisu was sat in his fathers office doing paperwork then spoke to himself "Damn where is he? I know he said he was going to be doing some serious training but this is taking forever! Sheesh..." Kurisu then noticed some Squad 11 paperwork mixed in with the Squad 6 paperwork, he then began to check the rest seeing all of it was Squad 11 "WHAT THE FUCK!? SO THAT'S WHY THERE IS SO MUCH! THOSE SLIMY BASTARDS! I'M GOING TO SKIN THOSE FUCKERS ALIVE FOR THIS! NO WONDER I HAVEN'T GOTTEN A BREAK IN DAYS!" Kurisu then heard the message and looked up from the desk "Huh? well shit this has to be important..." Kurisu stood from his seat then walked around the desk and left the office, closing it behind him as he then left the Squad 6 barracks "This is something the old man wouldn't want to miss, best go on his behalf...can tell him about it when he gets back..." Kurisu then shunpoed off, making his way to the Sōkyoku Hill to stand at the front with the other Captains and Lieutenants

Many others showed up ready to hear what Juki had called them here for...

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~Continued~

Kurisa watched the petals swarming around him as he heard Shinji speak "Any last words Kuchiki?" Kurisa chuckled then spoke "Yeah...Drop dead you piece of shit..." Shinji frowned then grit his teeth "GO FUCK YOURSELF KUCHIKI!" The petals then closed in on Kurisa, all darting at him from every direction, swarming him as blood shot out from the petals, turning some red as they all the burst away from Kurisa, his body immensely cut as blood poured down his body onto the floor, forming a puddle at his feet, his vision became blurry as he coughed up some blood then a single tear ran down his face from his right eye as he spoke his last few words "I'm...s-so...sor-" Kurisa then coughed up some more blood as he then fell limp to the floor. Shinji then began to laugh as Master Puppet then began to charge up a cero however was cut off when Shinji grabbed his wrist "He's finished...just like you will be if you try take my glory of killing him..." The master puppet bowed his head as Shinji released his grip then turned "Open the Garganta...we're going back..." The Master puppet nodded then opened the garganta as they entered, Shinji turning to look at Kurisa's lifeless and bloody body with a grin "There goes one thorn in my side...thanks for the Zanpakuto Kuchiki..." the garganta then closed as the rain began to pour

the rain began hitting Kurisa's body and washing some of the blood off his skin yet it still all poured out onto the ground below him, adding the already large puddle. Soon the villagers that had fled gathered around his body. One then spoke "He risked his life for us...the least we can do is give him a proper burial..." The others then nodded as they moved to pick Kurisa's body up and carry him off

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Kurisa had gotten an order from the Head Captain to investigate a few strange happenings far out in the Soul Society, these were happening on the outskirts of one of the less popular villages which was odd, This village never saw anything, even hollows were rare here so why there was a large spiritual energy detected there is odd in itself. "This is quite a distance...I never thought this village was this far out" Kurisa had been travelling for a few days now, he was told to conserve his Spiritual energy in case what was causing this disturbance was strong. After a few more hours passed Kurisa arrived at the village, nothing seemingly wrong...in fact...it seemed perfectly fine..."This isn't right...." Kurisa looked about the village as people went about their daily business. Kurisa could have very well turned around and gone back but he came this far so he had to find out something...the reports couldn't have been false, far from it....they certainly picked up on a Large Spiritual energy...

Kurisa continued walking around, looking for things out of the ordinary. There was nothing however. "I don't understand this...what's going on?...or more should I say why is nothing going on?" Kurisa stopped and began to think to himself as and old woman approached him and spoke "Oh my what is a Captain of the Gotei 13 doing so far out in a small village like this?" Kurisa was snapped out of his thought by this as he then looked at the woman who spoke to him "I'm here merely checking up on things, that is all." The old woman listened as Kurisa spoke then nodded "Oh I see, are you staying long Captain? if so I am the owner of a small inn you could stay at" Kurisa listened to the old woman then spoke "I am staying a few days, so somewhere to stay would be appreciated." The old woman nodded once again then spoke as she turned and walked off with Kurisa following behind "Very good, I think I have a room you will enjoy." Kurisa thought back on what the woman had said, this was all a bit odd...I think I'm starting to sense something odd...a bit convenient that the first person to approach me is the owner of inn...what's even more odd is that she knows of the Gotei 13 and it's ranks clearly. It's not impossible for these people to know of the Gotei 13 but still odd...life out here is very different...almost like it's a separate world. They are completely shut off from the rest of the Soul Society and thus usually are not exposed to information about the Gotei 13...still perhaps I am over thinking this, I'll need to look into this matter further...

Soon they arrived at the inn, the woman showed Kurisa to his room which was surprisingly nice, it was still a bit small but better than having to remain outside. "I will let you settle in, please ask if you require anything" Kurisa looked to the woman then nodded "I will do" The woman then left the room, Kurisa walked over to the table and looked around the room Why do I get such an uneasy feeling from this village? Kurisa sat down on one of the chairs, then reached into his Haori and pulled out a small device, he held it in his left hand then pressed the screen with his index finger from his right hand, this caused the screen to come on as it began to scan the surrounding area Let's see if this device is any good. If the Lieutenant of Squad 12 is as much of a geni- Kurisa's thoughts were halted suddenly when the device showed an overview map of the village and all around him were red dots, there was not a single blue dot here Blue dots mean there are souls...red dots mean there are hollows...according to this...everyone is this village has hollow spiritual energy. Either this device is broken or something is seriously wrong here...

Kurisa then heard a knock at the door which prompted him to quickly place the device back into his Haori as he then clasped his hands together and rested them on the table and closed his eyes as the door opened, the old woman holding a tray of tea "I'm sorry to disturb you Captain, I just thought I'd bring you some refreshments" Kurisa opened his eyes and looked over the the old woman as she then approached the table and placed the tray down, then she poured Kurisa a cup of tea before bowing very slightly and making her way to the door "Enjoy" Kurisa watched as the old woman left If this device is telling me she is a hollow, much like everyone else in this village then why am I sensing she is just a normal soul...just what is going on here? Kurisa took the cup of tea and looked into it then pushed it away. He couldn't take any risks right now, there was no possible way to know that the tea was actually tea.

Kurisa then stood up from where he was sat and made his way to the door and slid it open, then stepped out and slid it shut behind him as he walked around the inn looking for others, yet there was no one...only the old woman and her husband. Kurisa then stepped outside then inn and began looking around the village more...still...everyone gave of the same energy a soul would. Kurisa began to think something up however once again his thoughts were stopped when he noticed a girl walking down the path towards the village, wheeling something behind her. Kurisa approached the woman as she got into the village and stopped, she then wiped sweat from her forehead as she then spotted Kurisa "Hmm are you new here sir? Can't say I've seen you around here before" Kurisa looked at the woman then spoke "I'm just visiting for a few days" The woman nodded then grabbed a bag from her cart she wheeled behind her and then threw it onto her right shoulder "Well that is odd, there are hardly any visitors here. Just taking a break?" "you could say that. Would you like a hand with that?" Kurisa said pointing to the large stack of bags, which clearly contained seeds or something along those lines. The woman looked to the bags then to Kurisa "Oh no, I couldn't ask that of you. You're a visitor after all and I wouldn't want you to ruin your fancy clothes" Kurisa closed his eyes for a moment before re-opening them and speaking "It is fine honestly, you to are a visitor are you not?" Kurisa then walked over to the stack of bags and picked one up, throwing it onto his right shoulder as the woman then spoke "Umm...actually I do live here, I've just been gone a few days to get some supplies." The walked over to the stairs off the inn then set the bag down, Kurisa doing the same as the woman walked back over to the cart and began pulling it away, Kurisa followed next to her as he then spoke "Ah I see. So if you don't mind me asking, how many days exactly have you been out of the village?"

The woman looked to Kurisa as he spoke then she replied "Well, probably about 4 days. So not to long. My father usually does this but he has been ill lately and so wasn't able to, that's why I went." Kurisa nodded as they then arrived at a small farm, the two making their way to a large barn which the woman wheeled the cart into. The woman then looked around the barn and scratched her head as she then spoke "Huh? seems like they haven't used much of our supplies...usually we'd be pretty low by now..." Kurisa listened as the woman spoke then thought to himself She's been gone four days? the large spiritual energy came from this village 3 days ago...and according to her they haven't used many supplies?...still not enough to go off...although something is defiantly going on under the surface the woman then began taking bags off the cart and stacking them up in the barn, Kurisa then began to help her, asking something as he did "So you usually don't have this many supplies left by the time one returns with supplies?" The woman looked at Kurisa for a moment as she continued working "We usually have near on nothing left, it's odd...here we have at least 4-6 days worth." Kurisa nodded and continued to help the woman

Soon they finished unloading everything off the cart, the two then stepped outside the barn. The woman then looked at Kurisa then spoke "thank you for the help, it was very kind of you." Kurisa looked to the woman then spoke "It's fine, I couldn't leave a woman to do all that work by herself, it'd be rude of me." The woman smiled then spoke "Once again, thank you" The woman then noticed Kurisa's Haori was dirty from all the bags "Oh your expensive coat! it's dirty!" Kurisa looked down at his Haori then spoke "Don't worry about it, I can wash it when I return home" The woman shook her head then spoke "Please allow me to wash it. It's the least I can do for the help. Besides you are here for a few days, you don't want to be wearing a dirty coat do you?" Kurisa looked at the woman then nodded "I suppose not..." Kurisa then reached into his Haori, pulling the device out of it and quickly placing it inside his standard Shinigami uniform then took his Haori off and handed it to the woman, only then did the woman see Kurisa's Zanpakuto strapped to his left hip "Oh you have a sword?" Kurisa looked down at his Zanpakuto then spoke "it's for self defence purposes...I don't want to be caught in trouble and not be able to defend myself" The woman nodded then spoke "A smart idea, I should try invest in something like that." The woman then walked over to the main house, Kurisa following behind as she then opened the door and walked in

"Father. I'm home, I also brought a guest with me." Kurisa followed the woman into the house, closing the door behind him. The woman then noticed her father come around the corner and smile at her, instantly the womens eyes widened as a smile then grew on her face "FATHER! Your okay!" the woman then hugged her father, Kurisa watched as he saw a small flash from something above the man, almost like light bouncing off something thin...he then watched as the father laughed then broke away from the hug, coughing a little as he then spoke "Please be careful dear, I am still fragile" the woman then stepped back and bowed as she then spoke "Oh! oh apologies father, I forgot." The father nodded then spoke "It's okay dear. So are you going to introduce us to your friend?" The woman then stood up straight and nodded then turned to Kurisa, holding a hand out to him "Oh yes, Um this is..." "Kurisa...Kurisa Kuchiki. It's a pleasure to meet you, thank you for allowing me into your home" The father then nodded and spoke "It's also a pleasure to meet you Kurisa."

A few hours passed and the woman finished washing Kurisa's Haori then gave it to him, he then put it on and spoke "I should get going, thank you for having me in your home" The woman nodded then spoke "Your welcome, I hope you enjoy your stay here" Kurisa nodded then made his way to the door "I'm sure I will..." Kurisa then opened the door and then closed it behind him, he then reached into his uniform and pulled out the device then tapped on the devices screen then watched as it scanned the area, his eyes then widened as he noticed a blue dot in the house he just left, the rest still all red. Kurisa then narrowed his eyes and placed the device back into his uniform as he then left the farm and made his way back to the inn. Heading straight to his room as soon as he got in he sat down on a chair and pulled out the device, tapping the screen the map of the area then came up, the farm he was just at he looked to...the blue dot had turned red Just what the hell is going on here? something isn't right...I just need someone to slip up and spill their secrets...as much as I'd like to blame this device for being faulty I cannot...things seem to convenient, something was attached to that man back there, however it only showed for a second then there is the fact the man was better and that none of the supplies had been used...obviously a hollow wouldn't do that sort of thing, nor would they feel illness like a normal soul..." Kurisa decided to put the device away, yet he wouldn't sleep...it'd be foolish...instead he'd wait, he had something he wanted to try.

After many hours passed and the night had passed Kurisa had stepped outside to the back of the inn where a large open area was. Kurisa unsheathed his Zanpakuto then began practising his precise sword swings by slashing at the air, trying to control his Zanpakuto perfectly. After a few minutes Kurisa felt a presence approaching behind him then the voice of the woman from yesterday rung in his ears "Oh practising? you seem go-" Kurisa then turned as the woman got behind him, slashing above her head, he watched as what looked like several wires were cut, the woman then fell to her knee's as a blank expression came about her face, Kurisa then narrowed his eyes Just as I thought..." Kurisa quickly checked the device as the blue dot returned then put it back in his uniform as the woman slowly stood up holding her head Seems they're being controlled by something... the woman looked around then at Kurisa as her eyes widened "H-Huh? how did I get here? what's going on?" Kurisa looked at the woman then spoke "Get out of here now...everyone in the village is being controlled" The woman then took a few steps back and spoke "A-Are you crazy!? everythings fine! no one is being controlled!" Kurisa then raised his left hand and pointed behind her. The woman then turned to see everyone in the village coming towards them, their eyes glowing red "W-What's going on!?" Kurisa then shunpoed to the woman and picked her up then shunpoed a bit further back and set her down "Run, do as you're told...I'll try save them all now go!"

The woman looked over to the mass of people gathering then spoke "B-But my father!" "I'll save him now go already!" The woman's eyes grew tears as she ran away, the people closed in on Kurisa prompting him to release his Zanpakuto "Looks like I'll have to handle this quickly..." Hundreds of white mirrors then formed around Kurisa and the villagers as they then shattered into thousands upon thousands of white petals that then all cut above them, severing the wires from the all causing them to all fall limp before getting to their feet and mumbling in confusion "Evacuate the village immediately! It's un-safe at the moment" The villagers all scratched their heads in confusion as a cero then flew towards some of them, this caused Kurisa's eyes to widen as he shunpoed infront of it and raised his Zanpakuto it as it then exploded, this caused the villagers to run off screaming thankfully none of them getting hurt. Once the smoke faded Kurisa could be seen with his uniform slightly burned and torn as he looked to the roof of the inn seeing what looked like a puppet, strings flowing around it as it then spoke

Puppet

"Well, aren't I lucky? I get to fight the Captain of Squad 6...Kurisa Kuchiki. It's no wonder you figured out my little trick, then again...you were meant to figure it out. If you hadn't I would have been very disappointed...I've heard such praise, I've even been told to be cautious of you...however" The puppet then narrowed his eyes as a black aura formed around it "I should have no problem dispatching you! Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Master...Puppet Master that is and I am ranked 0 of our little gang of Arrancar so Kurisa Kuchiki, that for you...means inevitable death..." Kurisa's eyes remained still as the Arrancar introduced themselves "Who named you? how uncreative...if anything you seem more like a joke than anything else..." Master then frowned as he clenched his fists "How dare you insult me you stuck up bastard! I'm going to enjoy peeling you out of your skin with my wires!" Kurisa then chuckled slightly before speaking "Well we best stop wasting time so I can disappoint you..." Kurisa then pointed his Zanpakuto's tip to the ground as his Zanpakuto's began to glow bright white "Ban-" Kurisa's eyes then widened as chains wrapped around his Zanpakuto, it's light being sucked from it and into the chains, this caused Kurisa to quickly rip his Zanpakuto out from the chains and shunpo back, he then heard a familiar voice as he watched the chains go back "Not as smart as you thought you were did you Kurisa? Can you hear your Zanpakuto calling out to you?" Kurisa looked up seeing Shinji, this caused his eyes to widen as he watched the chains go back into Shinji's back, Kurisa then heard the Arrancar speak in shock "M-Master Shinji! W-What are you doing here?" Shinji glared at the Master Puppet then turned his attention back to Kurisa as he spoke "Quiet! I merely wanted to use your ability to lure him here....he...had something I wanted, now I possess it...which brings me back to what I was saying. Can you hear your Zanpakuto calling out to you Kurisa Kuchiki?"

A grin formed on Shinji's face as Kurisa looked down at his Zanpakuto, he felt nothing from it...there was nothing at all...it was just a plain blade, Kurisa grit his teeth then looked up and Shinji "What the hell did you do!? Where is Shuzaku!?" Shinji continued to grin as he unsheathed his Zanpakuto, he then began forming white mirrors behind him which caused Kurisa's eyes to widen "Shuzaku? that's it's name...well thank you....you saved me a lot of time...How foolish you are Kurisa Kuchiki, giving me the name of your Zanpakuto has just allowed me to use it...now I shall enslave it..." Kurisa frowned as he gripped the hilt of what was his Zanpakuto tighter "You bastard...even for a criminal such as yourself this is just low! Stealing someone's Zanpakuto?...you make me sick Shinji..." Shinji then began to laugh as the mirrors shattered "I don't care what you think! What I do find amusing is Kurisa Kuchiki, the highly respected Captain of the 6th division left with nothing more than an empty shell of a Zanpakuto and using such language! it's so amusing! Almost brings tears to my eyes because it's that funny!" Shinji then stopped laughing as he let out a sigh of relief "Well...it seems your use is up...I'll show you one last bit of respect and finish you with your own Zanpakuto...or is that disrespect? oh who cares...you'll be dead anyway..."

Kurisa went to move yet found he couldn't as wires then wrapped around his body causing his eyes to widen, then he watched as the petals flew towards him causing his eyes to widen further How could I have fallen into such a trap!...I deserve this fate...I've failed my duties as a Captain and Kuchiki... Kurisa then closed his eyes as the petals got closer Kurisu...please protect your mother, become strong and take my place...I'm sorry both of you...I've failed you both... Kurisa then opened his eyes as the petals then swarmed around him, clearly planning to cut him to shreds from all directions

~To be continued~