Bleach: Rise of the Bount [PG-13][Co-Owned by Ryuujinn][Second Arc][Accept via OOC]

[Ultimate Assassin Ninjew]

"Yes that is correct sir. I arrived from my last objective not long after the Espada had left. I was informed of the situation by Capt. Iyusaka and saw that Capt. Kuchiki was in serious danger. I quickly acted defending her and attacking the Bount. Though his doll proved quite the handful. The doll is of octopus type and it seems to have diamond hard skin. It also seems that the doll's ink is like a super adhesive. Then the Bount has a sword that an stretch as far as he wishes. Not only that, but he can summon more from the hilt, as many as he pleases. He proved to be quite a handful," Kisune reported. He gave a bow and returned to his position.

[.:Blu:.]

"Well, it is nice to see you Cpt. Karnon." Iyusaka stated with a sincere smile. "Well, we just need more captains to arrive so we can discuss our next objective." Iyusaka stated calmly. Takeda walked back in and got a cup of tea. "(Hmm, I'd never tried tea before. I wonder if it's good or not?)" Takeda thought to himself as he took a sip. His face began to appeared grim as he ran outside. "YUCK!!!! NO WONDER I NEVER DRINK TEA!!!! THIS STUFF IS HORRIBLE!!!!" Takeda yelled out from the outside.

 

-Meanwhile-

 

At the 5th Division Barracks, in the room of the 5th Division Lieutenant, Midorame was fast asleep, drooling as time went on. After awhile, Midorame suddenly awoke. "{YAWN!!!!} Well that was a good nap...." Midorame stated stretching his arms up high. "I wonder how long was I asleep..... Maybe a couple of hours..... no big.... I'll have my newest book done in a week, then I can have Cpt. Takeda put a preview of it in the magazine...." Midorame stated to himself as he stood up from his desk and walked outside.

[ryuujinn]

From above the meeting room in Las Noches, the ceiling exploded. The debris fell down towards the other Espada, but were instantly obliterated by something. Only dust rained down on the other Espada in the hall, followed by a slight thump. As the smoke cleared out, Zasalamel was standing beside Ganz, gingerly dusting himself off. He has a funny aura around him, as if he's been working on something that gives off a unique reiatsu.

 

"My bad. And sorry for being late. I had an urgent Matter to attend to earlier. What are we going to do now? Zasalamel remarked comically, staring at the rest of the Espada in the room.

[namelessk]

"I am glad that you could make it Zasalamel." Ganz remarked without even making note of Zasalamel's entrance. "We were just about to discuss the shinigami and which Sven saw to be the strongest. Then I was going to discuss our next move." Ganz said. He then turned towards Sven and looked at him. "Go on Sven. Finish telling us which Shinigami you believed to be strongest as well as your status report on them." Ganz said. "I would like your status report as well afterwards Zasalamel." Ganz said, looking at Zasalamel from the corner of his eye before his gaze returned to Sven.

[Ultimate Assassin Ninjew]

Sven's eyes closed upon Zasalamel's entrance. Once he heard the Primera ask of what had gone on he opened his eyes. "Well from my two fights and from what I've seen," he began, "the strongest shinigami I found to be strongest, other then the Captain Commander of course, was Nagano Akiyama. His Bankai had the ability to change elements. That is the one shinigami I feel had some power amoung him. However I also saw another Bankai from a shinigami. Never got his name though. He saved a building of wounded shinigami, who might I say I injured and had sent there. Then probably the weaker of the three shinigami would of had to been a female. I didn't get her name either, but I beat her to near death. It seemed her Bankai had some healing effects, along with having a wind attribute. Other then that, I destroyed many houses on the west side of Seireitei as well as injuring and killing many. Most of their wall defense was also destroyed, two by myself." He paused for a moment and looked for any type of reaction, but expected none. "That is my report," he stated.

[namelessk]

Ganz listened attentively to Sven as he talked of his encounters with the Shinigami. That Nagano Akiyama. Yes, he is powerful. I sense his reiatsu. He was even able to almost deal Sven a fatal blow. Without those scales of his which resisted the ice and myself intervening, he would not even be alive now. "Interesting..." Ganz said, closing his eyes slowly. "The damage to Seireitei was unnecessary, but it did get them to fight to their best abilities. It gave me a chance to learn more about what these new Shinigami have to offer Seireitei and it's defense. Good job Sven." Ganz said. "Zasalamel, what is your report on the Shinigami? and of the Bount whom you faced?" he asked him without turning to face him.

[ryuujinn]

Zasalamel was scratching the back of his head when Ganz asked him a question. He was still pondering aimlessly on his research. Somehow, he managed to complete the first part of using the Orbs of Control and Destruction. His test subject, Privaron 666 or otherwise known as Raizou Kagetora, successfully managed to unleash the full power of the orbs at the cost of the Arrancar's life. Zasalamel, however, is stuck on finding a method to allow a more efficient way to project reiatsu using the orbs so that it doesn't cost one's life. He shook his head. There will be time for that. For now, Ganz and the other Espada cannot know of his research.

 

"Hmmm. My report. Well," Zasalamel placed a finger under his chin, "I fought several of them. My berserkers and hormigas had successful field tests, suggesting that modified hollows can match captains more effectively than common hollows. However, they run out of energy fairly quickly. As of now, I have no way to extend their durations."

 

He took a deep breath before resuming his report.

 

"Now, on the matter of the captains. I believe there are several captains of note. First is this captain I forgot the name. He uses lightning and has shown the ability to project his bankai into a construct made of lightning. It has, in a word, destructive capabilities equal to an Espada's resurreccion. Second is a female captain, I believe her name was Sayori Kuchiki. Her zanpakutou uses wind abilities, and are capable of boosting her allies. I also found out that she can replicate herself through the use of winds, which is interesting by itself."

 

"As for the third captain, he has, well, he has the ability to use earth. His name is Yomi, a name I know too well. You see," Zasalamel's eyes looked deadlier, "He killed me when I was still a Quincy."

 

Silence followed his little speech, as if he was intentionally letting the information sink in. He stared around the room, then continued his report.

 

"He has the uncanny ability to command earth in his shikai, and can erect massive earthen prisons that is nearly impossible to destroy from the inside. I surmise that even if I were to be trapped inside, I'd have to use the full force of my Segunda Etapa to get out, especially if he uses bankai. However, he is too soft. He doesn't have it in him to kill. Which is a shame, after what he did to me really."

 

Zasalamel laughed comically, letting out an eerie chorus of sniggers and downright evil laughter. He stared around the room. Somehow, he has more to report, but he didn't want to divulge too much information. There are some thing that needed to be hidden from the rest of the Espada.

[Allesk]

A woman sat there listening to the reports of the espada. She had entered while the rest were being distracted by the entrance of Zasalamel. Although she cared less if anyone knew she came in. She began to chomp her gum impaciently as there was not a lot of detail in the reports her fellow espada gave. "Young dears, from the sounds of things it sounds like you had an awful time. I'll be sure to go with and make everything better for you. Don't you worry." She said a smile radiated from her. She had deep black hair and hot pink eyes, her skin was a pure white complection. "Your all so great at giving such little detail." She added in a chiper tone. She then closed her eyes and gave a satisfied smile.

[namelessk]

[spoiler=OOC:] For the Espada, your post about your character's reaction to what Ganz said, will be your last post for this arc. Your mission will begin in the next arc. I'm waiting on Nato to post so we can finish up the Shinigami's side of the arc. If he doesn't post soon, I'll just have Turokenji just tell you guys where he was.

 

 

Ganz closed his eyes as Zasalamel began his report. He noted the three captains which Zasalamel gave a description of. One used a lightning zanpakutou and in his Bankai could create a construct made of lightning which was on par with an Esapda's resurreccion. Then he heard him talk about a shinigami named Sayori Kuchiki who used the wind abilities of her zanpakutou in interesting ways. Sven had not given this Shinigami the same description. He had described her as weak.

 

Finally, Zasalamel talked about the same Shinigami which Sven talked about. Zasalamel called him Yomi. Ganz's eyes opened when he heard Zasalemel say something about having been a Quincy. He had not known this before. It seemed that Zasalamel was hiding some things from him. Ganz took note of that to watch him closer. When Zasalemel finished, it was then that he finally remarked on his report. "Interesting." Ganz said just as Reifujin walked into the room.

 

"Ah...glad that you could make it." Ganz said, gazing towards Reifujin. "This is the new Septimo Espada....Reifujin Setsuri. I appointed her before leaving to bring Sven back." Ganz said to the group before him. "Now that that is past us...let us move on to the real reason why I have called you all here." he said. His monotone voice took on a more serious tone as he turned away from the group, signifying the grave matter of the situation.

 

He lifted his finger and touched the air before him, drawing a thin line across the air with his reiatsu. As he did so, a small hole ripped open before him, swirling with darkness on its inside. Within the black hole, an image formed. An image of a man in a dark brown trenchcoat with blackish gray hair. Upon looking at his face, one could tell who he was immediately, for he had the famous smirk upon his face. It was Fui Moritaka.

 

"This man, Fui Moritaka, the leader of the Bount, is a dangerous man." Ganz said. "His spiritual pressure is enough to match my own in my...." Ganz began but trailed off. He wanted to say Resurreccion, but no one even knew that he had a resurreccion. It may have been expected, but it had never been seen and so it was left up to mystery to decide on whether he had one or not. "Anyway, that is not all of the power that he has. I can sense a great disturbance within him, as if he recently lost some of his powers. He did not fight as if he was on the same level as me, but I could tell that he was stronger, much stronger at one time." Ganz said.

 

"I am telling you this because if he does somehow regain that power that he once had, he could use it to destroy Seireitei, and maybe even the whole world." Ganz began, letting the thought sink in. "After he destroys Seireitei there is nothing stopping him from destroying Hueco Mundo as well and then taking over the whole world. With the power that I believe he possesses, I can't say that even I can stop him." Ganz said.

 

He then closed his eyes and sighed. What he had said was actually a lie. He had one technique in his arsenal to stop Fui if the time came, but the drawbacks for it were severe. If it failed, then he would surely die. Ganz then opened his eyes once more and looked at all of the Espada before him. "My mission for you now is to keep an eye on him. I want you to watch him and report back to me." Ganz said. "I have already picked the Espada I wish to go do this. Sven, Izearya, Reifujin, and Kasen. You four will keep watch over Fui. Kasen you will tell me if anything goes wrong during your watch." Ganz said.

 

"Yippee! Alright. You can count on me Primera!" Kasen exclaimed, jumping for joy.

 

"Zasalamel. You will keep an eye on the Shinigami's activities. I have a feeling that they will be up to something. I am sure that they will be planning some way to counter Fui as well as our forces. Notify me of their movements." Ganz said. He then turned around, touching the Garganta before him. As he did so, it quickly closed. "That is all. This meeting is adjourned." Ganz said and slid his hands into his pockets. He began walking away and as he did, his legs began to disappear and continued up to his head until he was no more.

[ryuujinn]

Zasalamel liked what he heard. He has a lot of unfinished businesses in Soul Society, and trailing the shinigamis would actually allow him to eventually find the answer to a means of controlling the orbs. After all, Soul Society has the answer to most reiatsu researches. It was only a matter of how to get them. He spaced out for a while, thinking of the Orbs he kept under lock and key, away from the eyes of the worlds, and thinking how to fully utilize them. Fui Moritaka, the Bount Leader, would pose a grave threat to him and Hueco Mundo, thus he must find a way to effectively use the Orbs should the Bount gain access to a greater power than Ganz.

 

The Orbs of Control and Destruction would be my best bet should a clash of powers issue out from this conflict. I must uphold the best interest of Las Noches above all. Zasalamel thought to himself.

 

He also pondered on the shinigamis. Maybe he should modify some more hollows before trailing them. After all, they can be unpredictable. He was already found once by a Bount even with his magnetic field on. Even though it was by sheer luck, he still could not afford a blunder like that. He needed to prepare some upgrades of his own.

 

"Primera, And the rest of the Espada," Zasalamel bowed to everyone in the room, "If you'll excuse me, I have some things to attend to. If you need me, don't bother. I'll be some place private. Leave any inquiries and questions to Privaron 221, the guy in the small Garganta I use to communicate with you all. I've made him accessible to you guys. So, see you all some where."

 

Zasalamel ripped the space beneath him with his finger, producing a garganta big enough to swallow him. He waved his hands comically before disappearing inside the Garganta. The last thing that the Espaas in the room saw was of a Garganta closing. As Zasalamel's Garganta closed, a new one opened. It was smaller, the size of a small window pane. From within the black space, a faceless, pale white head appeared. It has only a mouth and a big ear.

 

"Greetings, Espada. I am Privaron 221, otherwise known as Phone. Summon me as you would summon a Garganta if you want to leave a message to Zasalamel-sama. Be advised, however, that he may ignore some of your inquiries." The head spoke in a raspy, and misty tone.

[.:Blu:.]

As the meeting went on, a voice of a woman came from behind the Espadas, Ganz then introduced her as the new Septimo Espada, Reifujin Setsuri. Izearya was not the least fazed by this, and he had already sensed her presence from long before due to his enhanced Pesquisa abilities. Izearya simply stood there quietly with his eyes closed and his hands in his pockets, picking up on every word his fellow Espadas reported. Later on, after Ganz had given them their new assignments, Izearya simply opened his eyes. "Yes....... Lord Ganz....... I understand....." Izearya stated in an emotionless tone. After Ganz had disappeared, Izearya simply walked away from the group without looking back. After he passed Reifujin, Izearya simply sonido'd away without another word.

[Allesk]

"Thanks love! This should be quite some fun." Reifujin said to Ganz then turned smiling at the espada she would be leaving with. She smiled at Izearya as he walked past her then sonidoed away. "Well isn't he just the cutest sociopath." She said as if complimenting Izearya. "Well darlings orders are orders, shall we head out?" She said waiting for Sven to take command since he was the strongest of the group. She chomped on her gum impaciently and raised her eyebrow at Kasen. "He actually seams to have some fun unlike the other boring grouches" She thought to herself

[namelessk]

[spoiler=OOC:]I don't know when Nato will post, so when he does, his character will just have to arrive late. For the sake of finishing the plot, we'll say that Nato had to go back to the Squad 4 Barracks or something. Sorry for the long post. Also, read the OOC Thread for what you should do next.

 

 

Turokenji looked around at all of the Captains before taking one last sip of his tea. As he set his cup of tea down and looked back at all of the Captains, his face had taken on a serious look once again. What he had to say truly was serious. "Now, I shall tell you what caused me to arrive late." Turokenji said, leaning back slightly and sitting on the edge of his desk.

 

"There was a strange source of reiatsu which I felt some time before I had left. This reiatsu was familiar to me, powerful as well. I remember it from the first time Fui had attacked Seireitei. I would have sent you Captains out, but I did not want you getting hurt. As Captain-Commander, I could not have that on my conscience. So I went and checked it out myself." Turokenji said, leaving a slight pause at the end of his sentence.

 

"I searched and searched for this source of reiatsu, but it was to no avail and I ended up in the real world. Then just when I was about to give up my search, I felt it once more, but alot closer. It felt as if it was right near me. The reiatsu which it gave off was immense and powerful. Crushing to be exact. I was not sure just what exactly this thing was. I had at first thought that it was the Hogyoku, but I immediately shook this theory away for it was destroyed in that horrendous battle with Aizen." Turokenji said, stopping and taking a pause once more.

 

"When I tried to use Bakudo 58: Summoning of the Tracking Sparrows to locate it, my reiatsu was instantly zapped and i was imprisoned within a cube of sorts. This cube allowed me to see outside of it and sense reiatsu outside of it, but I could do nothing to get out of it. I ended up staying within it for over a month, and was able to eventually recover my reiatsu. It was then that I began to realize what it was." Turokenji said. "The previous Captain-Commander before me had told me of a items of sorts which was built by the first shinigami. This item was built to survive through anything, and upon being attacked or feeling a sense of danger, it would take defensive measures, as it did to me. I realized that it had to be that same item that had trapped me within the cube."

 

Turokenji then looked around at all of the Shinigami's faces studying them as he went on with his story. He knew that they all must want to know the name of the item he was talking it. "It was called the Heigou." Turokenji finally said after the large silence. "The first shinigami hoped to use it to make all races equal and stop all the pointless fighting, but at that time, there were only three races. Shinigami, Hollow, and of course the Quincy who are now almost extinct. They hoped to unite these three races in terms of power and create a new race where everyone lived equally." Turokenji said, looking to Saren and to Kaosu as he said this.

 

"For some reason, it had Fui's reiatsu signature, and I could not figure out why. Finally, I came to the conclusion of why when I saw Fui today. He seemed to be weaker than he had been years before. I decided that he must have found this item and used it when he had crumbled Seireitei some time ago and somehow lost it over the years. If he did find it and use it, I assume that it left him because it was not meant to be used on one person. It was meant to unite many races of people by making them equal and of the same power, and so if it was used on one person, it would only boost their powers to exponential degrees." Turokenji said, once again pausing.

 

"Anyway, my main reason for calling this meeting was to tell you of this and to give you a mission. I would like for you to find this item, for having been trapped, I lost track of it. I was only able to break out through luck and just in time as well. I still do not know how I was able to escape. I last felt it's reiatsu somewhere in the human world. In the human world, they call it South America. It was in a jungle where my search ended. I want you to begin your search there. Split off into teams of two and begin the search. I believe that the more there are searching, the faster it will be found." Turokenji said, ending his story. He looked at the Captains before him, hoping that they would take up the task he failed and find the Heigou.

 

Kanki Ushio stood there, listening to all that the Captain-Commander said. So that was it. He was trapped. That was the reason why Master Fui and I felt his reiatsu remain in one place for so long. The Heigou? Master Fui never had anything by that name. His powers simply drained themselves away mysteriously. Could the Heigou have been why? Kanki Ushio thought on all of these things as he stood there. He had to report all of this to Fui right away.

[Allesk]

Kaosu's eyes widened at the news. But then he quickly became emotionless when the Captain-Commander looked at him. "I am good at detecting reaitsu, but I am nothing compared to Saren's skills. Also, Saren as well as everyone else knows what Fui's reaitsu is like. Also you attacked this Heigou, and we now know what your reaitsu is like. I say that for our sake we have Saren locate it, after all he outshines the rest of us with his detecting skills." Kaosu said. He then took in a breath and looked toward Saren. He knew that Saren didn't like the shinigami much, neither did Kaosu. "That is if he is willing, we wouldn't want those bount getting their hands on it or the arrancar. The would level seireirei with its power, and kill EVERY shinigami within it." He added hopefully inspiring Saren to do it for Sayori's sake.

[namelessk]

"However, he is still only one person. If he searches for it alone, the same thing that happened to me will happen to him." Turokenji said. "Be careful. Any means that you use to try and track it will lead to imprisonment and all of your reiatsu being drained. That is another reason why I said to group together in teams of two. When one member of the team is captured, the other can break them out." Turokenji said.

 

"If I may Captain-Commander sir, I wish to be excused now. I will tell my Captain of this as soon as he gets back from his mission. " Kanki Ushio said, bowing to Turokenji. I must hurry and tell Master Fui of this. This may be just what he needs to destroy these pitiful Shinigami. Master Fui shall prevail!

 

"What? Oh yes, you may take your leave now, especially since you're not a Captain. Go and help the rest of the seated Shinigami clean up the North Gate. As to the rest of you Captains. You are dismissed once you have gathered your teams of 2." Turokenji said.

 

Kanki Ushio bowed once more and turned away. He began to slowly walk out of the room. With his back turned, a smile crept across his face. He was smiling because soon the Shinigami would be destroyed. Soon, the Bount would rule the world.

[.:Blu:.]

Iyusaka was listening in closely at Turokenji's speech, taking in all of the important details, but as soon as Turokenji mentioned the Heigou, Iyusaka's eyes widened with shock and awe. Iyusaka has lived for quite some time and not a lot of things can surprise him easily, but just the mere mention of the Heigou made Iyusaka showed signs of worry. "The Heigou...... I've actually read documented legends on this ancient artifact, but I have never witnessed its power firsthand before...... This is troublesome, if either the Bounts or Arrancars could find a way to harness that type of power, then it might spell doom for the Soul Society, and quite truthfully even the Royal Family could be in peril......" Iyusaka stated. "What? Heigou? I've never heard of that before, but whatever mission the Captain-Commander requested must be done, then I'll gladly do it. Afterall, that's the law of my clan." Takeda stated. Iyusaka then turned his attention towards Saren and Kaosu. "True that Saren is better at detecting reiatsu signatures than us Shinigami, but let's also look at the possibility that our enemies might be searching for the Heigou as well. It's dangerous to trek alone, so I agree with the Captain-Commander's decision." Iyusaka explained. As Trace left the meeting, Iyusaka simply stared at him with an uneasy look. "(I also have to keep watch of him.....)" Iyusaka thought to himself. Iyusaka turned his attention back to Jurokenji. "If I may Captain-Commander, I would like to suggest that you consider adding my lieutenant to this mission, I assure you Captain-Commander, his skills are rather useful to us." Iyusaka stated.

 

-Meanwhile-

 

Midorame exited his room to find three Hell Butterflies flying around the area. "Huh? Hell Butterflies? What's going on?" Midorame asked himself as he lazily scratched his chin stubble. As the Hell Butterflies transmitted their messages, they left the area. Midorame's eyes slightly widened. "Bounts? Arrancars? {Sigh} Why can't there just be a simple black cat on the loose?" Midorame stated to himself as he continued down the hall, slouching along with a tired expression.

[Hotaru987]

It seems like a long and tiresome mission if you ask me. Sayori though after listening to the Captain-Commanders explination. As for this Heigou, she had no idea what it was. In fact his was the first time she'd ever heard of it, but from how both the Captain-Commander and Iyusaka spoke of it, it had to have been powerful. "Well then, this should be fun." She remarked a small smile on her face. "I haven't been to the Human Realm in a long while."

[Allesk]

Kaosu shook his head slowly. "Of course not. I was not suggesting he go alone. Rather a group go with him, defending him while he tracks it. I don't really think the separating in an unknown and possibly trap infested area is such a great idea. Rather, a group goes and once the artifact is located word is sent at its pinpoint location so others can arrive immediately." Kaosu clarified. "However, you are the Captain-Commander, we can do it your way." Kaosu shrugged. Kaosu drank his tea then sat back in his seat. He didn't agree with this decision but there was nothing he could do.

[Ultimate Assassin Ninjew]

Sven listened to what the Primera had said and nodded at his instructions. Then he began to head out and walked past Reifujin. He stoped just as he passed her. "I have some things to take care of. You should get prepped too. Leave me alone," he said, "But if you feel the need to prep yourself in case of a fight. Come find me and I will fight on the roof of Las Noches." He gave a smirk and disappeared in a sonido.

 

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Kisune listened and heard what the Captain Commander had said. He was somewhat shocked at this, but knew it was imporant. "I must take my leave now as well," he said, "I have much to get prepared as well as prepare my squad." He gave a bow and walked out to the Squad 12 Barracks. He would take with him his Vice Captain as his partner, for he trusted his Vice Captain more then a lot of the other Captains. He also had to be sure the reaserch lab was well in order before he left. That was one of the many things on his list to do.

[ryuujinn]

Saren was listening intently when Kaosu, the other Quincy in the room suddenly spoke about Seireitei being leveled. Personally, he didn't care even if Seireitei crashed and burned, and gets destroyed all together. However, the phrase 'kill all shinigami' struck a cord. Sayori is a shinigami, but to Saren, she's not just any shinigami. She reminded him of the happier past of his life. He cannot allow her to die, not when he can do something about it. It's as if Yomi can read his mind as the captain released his grasp and gave Saren an approving nod and a smile.

 

"Now you understand the gravity of the situation. Look, Saren," Yomi's tone suddenly sounded very serious, "I may have done a lot of mistake by killing your clan, but don't misunderstand me. Had there been another way, I would've preferred not to have ended their lives."

 

Saren returned Yomi's friendly gaze with a cold one, and refused to smile nor show any emotions. He simply gave him the usual gaze at the shinigami, but then his glance fell towards Sayori. There was a rare warmth of concern lining his pupils. He knew what he must do.

 

"Fine. I'll play your game. But I'm not doing this for any of you here. I'm doing this for Kuchiki-san. So don't expect me giving any more favors than this." Saren remarked, giving everyone except Kaosu and Sayori a detrimentally cold look.

 

"That's what I wanted to hear, Kushinada-san." Yomi smiled.

 

The pieces are set. The only thing left is to know when the mission will commence and further briefing into what they were gonna do.

[namelessk]

"Good. I am glad to hear that you will help Saren." Turokenji bellowed in his commanding voice. He then stopped and looked at all of the Captain who stood before him. His eyes seemed to glitter with happiness as he watched them. He knew that the Seireitei would be in trouble without its Captains, but he was here to protect it. He could defend it alone if he had to. He would fight to his very last breathe to ensure the safety of Seireitei.

 

"Now that you all have received your mission, you may leave. This meeting is done. Prepare your things to head out tomorrow morning. Get some good rest." Turokenji said as he waved them away. "I must make a report on what I have heard today." he said as he slid behind his desk and sat down. He pulled out some paper and began writing.

 

Meanwhile, by now Kanki Ushio had slipped out of the Squad 1 Barracks and was heading towards the South Gate. As he walked, he heard footsteps behind him and quickly ducked behind a building. When he looked, he saw that it was Captain Karnon, most likely heading to the 12th Division Barracks. Kanki Ushio could not get caught. He had to deliver this information to Master Fui. Without waiting to see if Kisune had walked away completely, Kanki Ushio clapped his hands together and his appearance shifted back into its icy state. He then melted and seemed to evaporate into the air, leaving nothing behind.

 

Back over at the Bount warehouse, Fui sat, waiting for Kanki Ushio to return to him. "I wonder whether Kanki Ushio has found out anything yet." Fui thought as he pulled out the gourd which Kanki Ushio was sealed in. Just then, the cork on the gourd formed as Fui was looking at it. "He's back and just in time too." Fui said, smirking. "Show yourself. Kanki Ushio."

 

As he said this, the gourd disappeared once more, and 15 gallons of water flowed from it. The water crashed onto the floor and lapped at his feet before rising to form into a 7 foot tall golem with the same physical features as Fui himself except with a featureless face and dark blue glowing eyes. "What's your report Kanki Ushio?" Fui asked.

 

"Master Fui, pardon my lateness. The shinigami held a meeting after you left. I had to attend in the guise of a 3rd seat. I would have been a Vice-Captain, but those along with Captains are well known, and so they would have instantly recognized me as an imposter." Kanki Ushio began, bowing as he spoke. "Anyway, Master Fui they discussed our abilities as well as those of the Arrancar. Turokenji came to the conclusion that you lost some of your strength. He said it was because you had some item called the Heigou when you first attacked Seireitei." Kanki Ushio said.

 

"How does he know this? The Heigou? I never used such an item before. Master Jin told me of an item such as this that could grant our race power, but I never thought it actually existed. He described it as a myth. A legend." Fui remarked. "Go on. What else did they say about this Heigou." he said.

 

"Turokenji said that he had been trapped by it and that was why his reiatsu had remained in one place for so long. He said he felt its power somewhere here. In the jungles of South America. He also said that its reiatsu signature was that of yours. They are going out to search for it tomorrow morning." Kanki Ushio said, looking up slightly at his master.

 

"Interesting. This artifact is indeed even more interesting than I thought. I admit, my power did vanish mysteriously, but if this Heigou had something to do with it, then I must have it." Fui said. "Good job Kanki Ushio. You may rest now. I will send out Baldur, Reinhardt, Kasaka and Asaka for this mission as well as someone else who I believe is suited to fight those shinigami." Fui said. He then held his hand out, and Kanki Ushio shattered before melting and once more sinking into the gourd before its cork formed. He clipped the gourd onto his belt and then stepped forward.

 

"Baldur, Reinhardt, Kasaka, and Asaka. Report at once." he called out into the warehouse. "I have a mission for you all." he began. "A mission." a male voice said. "What is it?" a female voice asked. Out of the shadows appeared Kasaka and Asaka. "Yes, a mission. You can redeem yourselves this time." Fui said. "I want you to search the jungles of South America. Bring me back an item. I cannot say what it looks like, but Kanki Ushio said that it gives off reiatsu similar to my own. My own reiatsu signature is the same as it somehow." he said and looked at the Bount before him before his face took on a more serious tone. "If all else fails, just follow the Shinigami for they will be searching for the same item. Try to avoid this though because then they will know of my plans." Fui said. "You may leave tomorrow." Fui stated and then turned away from them, moving away so that he could think.

 

[spoiler=OOC:] This is pretty much the end of Arc 1. Ryuujinn, after you make your post about Reinhardt's reaction to Fui's mission for him, end the arc, but first wait for Allesk to post his character's reaction. I like how you began the arc before when I was gone, so I want you to continue that lol. I'm leaving you in charge of beginning and ending the arc.

 

Also, any Shinigami who didn't attend the meeting in the Squad 1 Barracks will just have to stay in Seireitei and help Turokenji protect it. For those guys, I will have a surprise, and so that's why I need some Captains to stay behind in Seireitei.

 

[Allesk]

Baldur grunted. "Guess there is no time to train. Ah, well I'll just use those shinigami as pawns to train with." Baldur said when he walked over to find out that he was given a mission along with the other 3 bount. He nodded to Fui then turned around as he said, "Don't worry we won't let you down I'm just going to get some rest before tomorrow." Baldur then left the room and found a place where he could rest for the night. If he was going to get up tomorrow and fight some shinigami already after what had just happened he was definitely going to need top be at his full.

[.:Blu:.]

Iyusaka headed out the door of the meeting barrack. As he exited, Iyusaka turned around and gave eveybody a sincere smile before he left. "Well, I should be heading off now. Good luck everybody." Iyusaka stated as he shunpo'd away from the 1st Division Barracks. Iyusaka soon made his way back to his 5th Division Barracks where Midorame was lazily enjoying the sky. Iyusaka walked over to Midorame and sat down on the grass next to him. "So did you get my messages?" Iyusaka asked while staring at the sky as well. "Yes Cpt. Iyusaka...... It seems you and the other captains had a tough time huh?" Midorame asked. "You could say that...... Well anyways, I'll be leaving soon on a mission, I want you to stay here and help with guarding the Soul Society. Your skills at combat will be needed, however, your laziness might not be something you want to improve on." Iyusaka explained. "I'll try to work on that I guess......" "Very well, I'll be preparing now." Iyusaka stood up and went to his room.

 

-Meanwhile-

 

Back at the meeting, Takeda was just preparing to leave to his barracks. "Hey would anyone want to team up with me? I'm not to picky so just tell me and I'll prepare." Takeda stated, waiting for someone to respond.

 

-Meanwhile-

 

Izearya was ready to leave as he sat quietly on his frozen chair. "How interesting....... It looks like the Soul Society will soon crumble......." Izearya stated to himself as he continued to sat there.

[ryuujinn]

Reinhardt nodded his head rather casually, licking another ice cream. He's been back to his old self ever since their return to the warehouse. His usual coldness has finally came back, and his emotionless demeanor was oozing out once again. He walked towards Fui and gave a short bow, before rounding towards the rest of the Bounts he'll be working with. He gave them a cold stare, the same stare he gives Fui, while licking his ice cream.

 

"Trivial mission. We'll find the artifact before the shinigamis, that much is sure." Reinhardt said in his emotionless voice.

 

He took another lick from his ice cream, before heading towards the doors to the outside of the warehouse. He wanted to rest for a bit before the journey tomorrow. Somehow, he feels that the next time he fights the Shinigamis, it won't be pleasant. He held back in Soul Society, was beaten by an Arrancar, and now he wanted to get even. Starting with the Shinigamis.

 

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Yomi, by now, was also tired. He wanted to rest before their mission starts. He had a long day, way more than he usually have. Arrancars, Espadas, Hollows, and Bounts, not the best combination of opponents. There a lot of things he needed to prepare for, not the least of which is Zasalamel. He knows for certain that it wasn't the last he's seen of him. Somehow, he's got a sinking feeling he'll see the Espada again.

 

"Saren, where are you going to stay? You're free to stay over at the 13th Division guest house if you want," Yomi then wolfishly stared towards Sayori, "Or would you rather stay over at the Kuchiki Manor with Kuchiki-san?"

 

Saren quickly pinched Yomi's nose hard, causing the captain's eyes to become all teary. He quickly pushed him away before Sayori sees him pinching Yomi's nose.

 

"You talk to much. You should mind your own business." Saren said, blushing a little bit.

 

He then walked towards Sayori, and gave her a slight tap on the shoulders. There was something he was meaning to say earlier, well, that is before Yomi said anything.

 

"Kuchiki-san, I've got nowhere to stay for the night. Does your division have a guest house of sorts?" Saren asked, not meeting with Sayori's eyes, and instead, was looking on his toes.

 

Yomi stared and smiled as he saw Saren move towards Sayori. He knew that earlier, and his offer was half-meant. He knew Saren's connection with Zasalamel, and was hoping he'd decline Yomi's offer. The captain definitely wanted to be alone for now. Zasalamel poses a grave threat, and if he's back for revenge, he must prepare.

 

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Zasalamel looked over at Seireitei from miles above. He was once again surrounded by his magnetic field, preventing his reiatsu from being detected.

 

The pieces of the game are finally on the board. The bounts, the shinigamis, and the arrancars. I wonder. What would happen if all the pieces meet? I bet that's going to be swell. might as well get my mission started. I'll simply have to follow any shinigami that goes out of Seireitei. Zasalamel remarked, giving a slight snigger.

 

The search for the Heigou is on. Shinigamis now know why Captain Commander Turokenji was away for so long, and the reason for his disappearance. They didn't know that dark clouds are now gathering on the horizon as the Bounts spy, Kanki Ushio, managed to spy on them successfully, and remained undetected thanks to Saren's indifference towards the Shinigami. Now, the Bounts are also on the move, in search for the Heigou. And what of the Arrancars? Ganz has seemed to have developed his own agendas for the Shinigamis, and with Zasalamel watching over the actions of Seireitei, what perils await the Shinigamis? And also, What of the two orbs that Zasalamel has acquired? What new level of danger does it pose for all three factions?

 

The search for the Heigou is on. The next chapter opens up next!

 

-End of First Arc-

[.:Blu:.]

Takeda walked over to Kaosu and looked at him directly in the eyes. "Alright, I need a partner and since you're a Quincy, your abilities at detecting reiatsu should be good, even though you say it's not as good as Saren. Anyways, you don't have to decide now. On the day when we leave or tommorow you can tell me your decision." Takeda stated as he walked casually away from the area and then shunpo'd away to his 9th Division Barracks. As Takeda arrived, he was greeted by his staff team of shinigami who's part of the Seireitei Communication Monthly. "Cpt. Takeda! You're back! We have a problem, we don't have all of the details about the recent attacked made by the Bounts and Arrancars." one shinigami explained. "Some of us where fighting off the hollows but then we were injured. So what can we do?" another shinigami asked while waving a stack of important documents around. "Alright men calm down! Now, did anyone recieve any Hell Butterflies that I sent?!" "No sir, there were no Hell Butterflies anywhere."

 

"Really? I could've sworn I sent someone to go do that. Oh well, just go ask the other Division captains or something." Takeda stated as he walked to his room. "But sir, you don't understand, we need the story by this week. "Look, I have an important mission to prepare for. So you guys work it out amongst yourselves got it?!" "But Cpt-" "Got it?!" "Yes sir..." Takeda then walked to his room.

 

-Meanwhile-

 

Iyusaka was in his room contemplating the enemy's next movements. "Hmm..... I wonder what'll they do next..... That shinigami Trace Moryu, he could be an Arrancar or a Bount with a doll, maybe even just a doll...... I still don't have enough evidence to backup my theory..... {Sigh} It's probably best not to worry about that now..... I should be preparing to leave for the mission." Iyusaka stood up from the ground and went outside of his room.