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

[namelessk]

Karek continued examining the headset in his hand. He then turned around as he heard the voice of Captain Karnon and his Vice Captain. "Yo! How are ya Captain Karnon and Vice Captain Karnon?" he asked, chuckling to himself as he did. For some reason, he found calling them both Karnon and only changing the title before it funny. He then looked around at the others and noticed that they had put on their headsets. He did the same as well. He didn't like the feeling, but he would have to get used to it. "Team A is gonna be rockin'!" he exclaimed after putting on the headset.

 

Just then, the Captain Commander appeared in the room with a powerful shunpo. "Ah...I see everyone has made it here. Have you all discussed the plan as to how you will locate and capture the Heigou? Remember, anything used on it to locate it, defensive or offensive, will result in it zapping all of your reiatsu and being trapped until you regain your strength." Turokenji commanded. He then looked around at everyone before him. "As I said before, I would do this myself as I do not want to put any of you in danger, but I cannot find it by myself. A team of many is gets more done than one man. Be careful out there. With such powerful reiatsu being emitted from the Heigou, the area will be infested with hollow." Turokenji told them.

 

He then noticed Captain Shirikoya standing before him amongst the group. "Captain Shirikoya. I was told you were out on a misison?" Turokenji asked him.

 

"Oh, hello Captain Commander. I was out on a mission, but I just recently got back. I heard the announcement and decided to check out what was going on. Sounded like a treasure hunt and you know me. I just can't pass up an adventure!" Karek said, smiling.

 

"Settle down now Captain Shirikoya. Anyway, didn't your third seat Trace Muryo send you a hell butterfly to tell you of what was going on." Turokenji asked.

 

"Ah..Captain-Commander-taichou, Trace Muryo was a spy, a Bount doll to be exact, according to the others." Karek said, a serious look now taking the place of the smile which was usually on his face. He wanted to add that Saren knew this, but he didn't want to get him in trouble with the Captain-Commander. Turokenji's fury was like no other. Turokenji would surely be upset with Saren, and they needed Saren at this moment to help them with the mission. Karek had to make sure that no one said anything about Saren knowing, for without him, they would have no hope of finding the Heigou. Karek then looked at Yomi as he lifted his hand and coughed into it.

 

As he did this, he channeled reiatsu into his hand and then put his hand down. "Don't say anything about Saren knowing. We need him for this mission. You and I both know what the Captain-Commander will do if he finds out." came Karek's voice, faintly but surely, in the ears of each Captain, Vice-Captain, and one Quincy present. He wasn't going to say anything to Saren because he didn't expect him to tell on himself, but he had to make sure he didn't say anything. "Don't say anything. Keep your mouth shut." came his voice to Saren's ears. He hadn't even spoken, yet somehow he was able to speak to everyone in the room. His voice had come, not through their minds, but through their ears, as if he had whispered it to each and every person. He couldn't have been that fast. There were just too many people in the room. Nonetheless, the message still came through, and he moved his eyes from Yomi back to the Captain-Commander.

 

Turokenji failed to see or notice any of this, and he bellowed out "What?! The Bount now know of the Heigou?" He lifted his hand and wiped his bald forehead, which had now begun to sweat. The veins in his temple could also be seen popping out. He was obviously upset. "And none of you knew that there was a spy amongst us?!" he said then stopped himself, for he hadn't known either. He couldn't even sense it, or at least, he failed to pay attention. He saw no sort of suspiciousness from Trace Muryo. "I have failed." he said to himself. "This is now a most urgent matter. Find that Heigou and don't let those Bount get it! If they do, it will mean the destruction of Seireitei and the world!" Turokenji bellowed as he stared at the souls present before him. His stare now was of one that could see through someone and paralyze their soul.

 

"Don't worry, we will definitely recover that Heigou." Karek said.

 

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Fui stood there, waiting on the arrival of Reinhardt before he could give them the say so to head out. Right now, only Baldur, Kasaka, and Asaka stood before him. It was then that a small girl came before him and asked to join the mission as well. He looked at her and then thought about it. "Sure, why not? The more of you that go, the better. There will most likely be many Shinigami searching for the Heigou, Captains at that, and so I need as much of you going that I can get." Fui said.

 

"Then that would mean you wouldn't mind if I went." a deep voice said from the shadows. The figure stepped out, and he appeared to be a very large man, standing at about 6' 4". He was athletically built with huge muscles on his arms and legs. His toned six-pack could be seen from underneath his shirt. He had slightly pale skin. He wore a white T-shirt with a red hoodie over it, some baggy black pants, and black boots. Clipped onto the red hoodie that he wore was a small blue butterfly clip.

 

"Ah...so you've decided to join the mission as well?" Fui asked, turning around to face the man who walked out of the shadows.

 

"Yes. My doll and I will be best for this mission." Kaishi said.

 

"Hmm..yes it will Kaishi." Fui said. He then looked around at the Bount before him. "Now, where is Reinhardt?" he muttered to himself.

 

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When Kasen saw Reifujin come out from her room and join them, he rejoiced. Now it was only Sven that was remaining. He looked down at his arm as if he was wearing a watch and tried to count, but as soon as he was about to say '1', Sven and his Fraccion, Turantura appeared before them. "Yay! The gang's all here. Shouldn't we head out now? Everyone's here right?" he asked, his eyes looking to each Arrancar before him. "The Primera would be pretty upset if we haven't left by now." he said. As he said this, smoke billowed out from his mouth. "Ah man...this always happens." he said, waving his hand through the air to move the smoke away. "Don't worry about that...it happens randomly, but it doesn't happen too often." he said.

[Ultimate Assassin Ninjew]

"Thank you for the warm introduction," Kisune said to Iyusaka. Rogue seemingly was too busy messing with her hair to acknowledge it as well. Kisune walked over to her and grabbed her hand to stop her messing with her hair. "Will you quit that, it's fine," he said to her. "Alright alright," she said giving a look of slight anger and dissapointment. As he heard Takeda yell out, Kisune thought, 'What's his deal.' However his thinking stopped when he heard Karek begin to speak to him and Rogue. Rogue now being aware of the welcome spoke up before Kisune did. "Thank you Captain," she said giving a nice smile to add onto it.

 

When the Captain Commander entered, he turned around to look at him while he addressed everyone. He turned Rogue around too, so that she wouldn't be disrespecting him. She gave a worried look, but when Kisune put his hand on her shoulder, she knew that she'd be alright. As Karek began to speak of the spy, he had no idea. Mostly because he wasn't paying attention during the meeting after he gave his report except to hear the Captain Commander's mission orders. Rogue didn't understand at all because she wasn't aware of the 3rd seat in Karek's squad. Then as they both heard Karek speak to them, he didn't know anything about Saren and neither did Rogue so they just simply ignored it. Kisune then said, "Well looks like its time to go then since there is no time to waste." He said this as he turned around to face the group.

 

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A smile came across Silvia's face as Fui said that she could go. "Yippy," she said and jumped up and down. When Kaishi showed up he grabbed his hand. "Let's go have some fun, shall we," she said with a large grin on her face. She gripped his hand tight and wasn't intenting to release it until they would begin to leave. Silvia stuck out her tongue just so Kaishi knew that she would release him at some point.

 

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"Then let's go," Sven said to the point and without wasting any more time he began to walk out of the Las Noches. Turantura followed him diligently while smirking at the rest of the Espada there. He was probably the only Fraccion going on this mission, but he knew that out of all the Fraccion, he was probably the strongest and best suited for an Espada spot if one ever opened. Once outside Las Noches, Sven waited for Kasen to catch up. "Kasen open a Garganta for us all to where we need to go. And don't waste my time. I hate being in a group as it is and waiting will only make it worse," he said with a bit of anger in his tone.

[namelessk]

"Let go." Kaishi's deep voice echoed as Silvia grabbed his hand. He moved forward a little, but then stopped. He had to wait until Fui told him that it was time for them to leave. "I must wait until Master Fui says that we may go." he said. He held his ground, but this young girl was pretty strong. He would not budge though, he did not want to be rude to Fui.

 

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"Hey, stop giving me orders. If I was still an Espada, I bet you wouldn't be giving me orders then." Kasen grumbled. The meaning of Kasen's words was left up to imagination. Was he actually a Privaron Espada? If he was, what could his old number have been? Kasen, nonetheless, lifted his finger and touched the air before him. He drew his finger across the air and suddenly, a humongous hole ripped open in the air. The hole reached to the top of the throne room which they stood in. "Ready guys?" he asked them, a wide grin on his face. Without waiting for an answer, he immediately jumped in and disappeared.

[Ultimate Assassin Ninjew]

"Nope," Silvia said, gripping tighter now to ensure that she had his hand. "Now I'm gonna hold it until we get to where we need to be." She was actually lying, but the way she said it made it seem like she wasn't. In fact she would rather let go at that moment, but decided that it was best to make the situation more fun and exciting instead of dull and boring.

 

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Sven ignored the fact that Kasen was grumbling about being told what to do. As soon as the Garganta opened, he stepped inside. Turantura said, "I bet I can beat your ass." He gave a smirk and followed Sven. The fact that Kasen had asked a question only reached the other Espada since Sven and Turantura had both entered almost immediately.

[.:Blu:.]

As Karek told everybody in the room besides the Captain-Commander and Saren, Iyusaka simply nodded slightly at Karek. Takeda was still outside by the tree just a couple feet from the room but was able to hear Karek's words as well. "Tsch, whatever......" As the Captain-Commander finished his statement, Iyusaka placed his left hand over his mouth a slightly coughed. "Every mission assigned to a captain of the Gotei 13 must be held in high regards and must be completed with the utmost care... Don't worry Captain-Commander, as captains of the Gotei 13, we will do everything we must to assure the mission's success." Iyusaka stated. "Well, we have not time to lose, shall we get going everybody?" Takeda stood up from the tree and swung his zanpakuto onto his shoulder as his face showed a confident smile. "Heh, it's about time." Takeda stated.

 

-Meanwhile-

 

As the scene unfolds with the Arrancars assigned to spy on the Bounts activity, Izearya stayed quiet with his eyes closed and his hands in his pockets. As Kasen opened a Garganta and jumped inside, Izearya simply walked in, keeping his eyes closed.

[ryuujinn]

Yomi gave Karek a short nod, acknowledging his warning. He knew that unlike the rest of the shinigamis in attendance, Turokenji has extremely low tolerance for reckless acts such as what Saren did. The last thing he needed was for the Captain Commander to start obliterating people out of fury. He can't have that, not when they needed every able-bodied ally they can.

 

On Saren's part, he was trying to keep his cool in check. He was still shaken by the fact tat Sayori got somehow mad at him for not telling about the spy. Therefore, he decided to keep a low profile, and instead listen intently to the Captains speaking. He felt a new arrival on the scene as the Captain Commander finished his sentence. He knew nothing of the person, but when he saw Yomi approached the shinigami, he felt at ease.

 

"Sho! Did you prepared our passage?" Yomi said urgently, swiftly making his way towards his vice captain.

 

"Yes, Juukenjiro-taicho. The Senkaimon is ready to transport two teams on two different spots," Sho then noticed the Captain Commander and bowed apologetically, "Oh, my apologies, Turokenji-taicho. I didn't notice you there. Forgive my sudden intrusion."

 

Sho then pressed a pair of sai on the empty space in front of him. Two Senkaimons appeared, big enough to admit at least ten people each. Yomi stepped on the right Senkaimon facing the rest, while Saren casually made his way to the left. They both looked determined, but Yomi's aura was incredibly passionate and intense. Its as if he was going to war.

 

"Alright, let's split up from here. My team will arrive on the Southeastern part of the jungle, while Saren's Team will arrive on the Southwestern portion, near the mountains. I suggest you psyche yourselves up now. We won't be coming back until we finish this mission." Yomi said urgently, then turning towards the Captain Commander and paying his respects in the form of a bow. "Jii-san, we'll be going now."

 

Yomi opened his Senkaimon and walked through, disappearing in the bright light. Saren stared towards the rest of the shinigamis as Yomi entered the Senkaimon, looking rather cold once again.

 

"I'll see my team on the other side as well," Saren then rounded towards Sayori, "My apologies for earlier, Kuchiki-san."

 

Saren opened his Senkaimon and walked through, disappearing the same way that Yomi did. It was now time for the rest of the to embark on a perilous mission to seek the Heigou.

 

Meanwhile, miles above Seireitei, Zasalamel felt the Senkaimons open up. He has vast knowledge in terms of inter-dimensional travel, as was proven by the numerous special Garganta that he can pull out of his sleeves. He mused for a while, writing what seemed to be invisible characters on thin air. After a while, he gave a satisfying nod, and turned towards the two Arrancars behind him, one of which was also an Espada.

 

"Well kids, today's your lucky day! We're going to a field trip, and while we're at it, we're going to play a little game of sneak!" Zasalamel said playfully, clapping both hands in a comical way a clown would do.

 

He then ripped the space beneath him. A huge, gaping black maw opened up, big enough to swallow Yori and Yoru within its bounds. Zasalamel was standing beside the two, and was grinning happily inside his bandaged face. He then drew a few characters on the air and gave another satisfied nod.

 

"Alright, here are the rules. First, we can't be detected by the shinigamis. Otherwise, it'd be game over. We won't like the game to end early, do we now?" Zasalamel asked playfully, like a child asking another child. "Also, we must be very, very," Zasalamel placed a finger in front of his lips, signifying silence, "Quiet. Alright? Otherwise, we won't find the goal."

 

Zasalamel was like a kid in many ways. Extremely playful, and very simple, albeit extremely devious, intelligent, and a touch of malice lines his definition of happiness. He gave the two kids a playful wink, then closing the Garganta around the three of them. It didn't take long before it opened once again, this time in the human world, specifically, along the jungle that the shinigamis were on.

 

"We're here!" Zasalamel said as he saw Saren appear on the ground. "Now, let the games begin."

 

He finished his sentence with a malicious grin on his face, and a dark stare. His magnetic field somehow was able to keep him, Yori, and Yoru completely undetectable, and also immune to the vast spiritual conditions of the jungle. He gazed at Saren, waiting for the rest to appear.

 

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Reinhardt appeared from within the shadowy corners of the warehouse. He was once again eating a large serving of ice cream, which is now put on a large bowl instead of an ice cream cone. He was eating it using a frozen spoon that Vereisen Sie Creme conjured. For some reason, ice cream was the only food on his diet, aside from reiatsu. Around his waist, he was also carrying what looked like vials of red liquid, the same thing that he gave Baldur and Fui, and drank one himself back in Seireitei. They were a product of the Bitto, one of the many they have stocked around the warehouse.

 

"Fui-sama. Is it time to go? Schmerz has been rather annoying." Reinhardt remarked coldly, his voice devoid of emotions.

 

"YES! COME ON! I NEED TO SEE ACTION!" Schmerz said. He was currently in his whip form, but his voice was echoing extremely loud in the warehouse.

 

"Yes, we've established that, horn-head. Honestly, the only reason we always lose is because you're a moron." Vereisen said in his soft, feminine voice.

 

"WHY YOU BI----" Schmerz retorted but Reinhardt silenced him with a look.

 

Reinhardt then made his way forward and two bottles of red vials towards each Bount present in the meeting. He also saved three for himself just in case. The vials have the uncanny ability to fully restore a bount's stamina and reiatsu, without any side effects. It was a very valuable item, one that Reinhardt deemed they needed now that they're facing an unknown number of shinigamis.

 

"I'm ready to depart on your command, Fui-sama." Reinhardt bowed.

[namelessk]

Karek's seriousness remained until he saw Yomi's Vice-Captain walk into the room. "Alright, treasure hunting time!" he said, his usual smile replacing the serious look that he had on a few moments ago. "Alright. Let's go find that Heigou." he said as Sho opened the Senkaimon. He moved forward as he saw Saren and Yomi stand in front of their respective gates. So they were heading to the mountainy parts? That's all good for me. My zanpakutou and I work better where there's an echo. If any hollow or Bount come near, they're toast. Plus, I got my secret weapon. But I will save that in case I encounter the Bount Leader. All of this ran through Karek's mind as he was about to enter the Senkaimon.

 

"Don't worry about it." Turokenji said as Sho began apologizing. "Good luck to you all. I wish you a safe journey." Turokenji said and watched as both Yomi and Saren went through their respective Senkaimon. I just hope that nothing horrible happens while they're on this mission. I can't afford to lose another Captain. Turokenji then turned around and began walking away. "I will now go see how the other Captains who have been in the 4th Division Barracks are doing." Turokenji said and disappeared with a powerful shunpo. He was now making his way towards the 4th Division Barracks to see if Captain Akiyama, Captain Jun Fon, Captain Nato, and Captain Achiha were okay.

 

"Later Captain-Commander." Karek said, waving at Turokenji as he stepped into the Senkaimon himself and disappeared just as Yomi and Saren had. After some time, he was deposited on the mountain side of the area and looked around. The scenery was impressive. The mountains especially were pretty tall. They would do nicely with his abilities.

 

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"Ah...I doubt it. Not if you knew my number." Kasen said to himself, overhearing Turantura as he had moved into the Garganta. Sometime later, Kasen burst out from the Garganta, running across the air with incredible speed. As he came out, he tried to stop himself and skidded to a halt, leaving smoke at his feet as he did so. "Oh yeah! I'm the champion." he said, throwing his hands into the air in triumph. "Rah..Rah...and the crowd goes wild!" he said. He then lifted his right hand to his mouth as if he was talking into a microphone. "And tell us Champion, how do you feel now that you have won?" he asked himself. "I feel pretty great!" he exclaimed. He then looked around and waited for the others to arrive. "These guys sure live in a dump of a place." he said, remarking on the appearance of the warehouse which the Bount were stationed in.

 

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Meanwhile, within the Bount warehouse, Fui stood in the center of the Bount now before him. "Ah yes. Reinhardt. We were just waiting for you to arrive before I allowed them to set off." Fui said. "Now that you are here, you all may depart on the search for the Heigou. If you encounter any Shinigami, incapacitate them. If that is possible for you and they continue to impede your search, then do not hesitate to kill them. But please, do not have yourselves found by them. Think of this as a stealth mission." Fui said.

 

Kaishi looked down at Silvia as Fui gave them the order to leave. "Will you let go now?" he asked. He then reached up and caught the two bottles which Reinhardt had handed them. "What's this?" he asked, his blue eyes glowing a little. He then looked down at Silvia once more to see whether or not she had let go.

 

"Alright. Now we can go-" Kasaka began, but stopped suddenly. Asaka didn't even finish his sentence for him this time. Kasaka seemed to sniff the air, as did Asaka. "You sense it too brother?" Asaka asked Kasaka. "Yeah..smells like rotten reiatsu. I can't tell if it's shinigami or hollow though." Kasaka said.

 

"Ah...I was hoping that the reiatsu I felt nearing would not reach her until you all had departed." Fui said. He had sensed the reiatsu sometime ago, but hadn't said anything because he felt as if he would be able to handle it himself if it had come after his Bount had left.

 

"Master Fui. What would you like us to do about it?" Kasaka asked.

 

"You and Asaka hold them off. You powers will be best suited for that. Kaishi, you go with Reinhardt, Baldur, and Silvia as your doll's powers will aid the search and so you mustn't be left behind to deal with our guests. Reinhardt, you are in charge of this mission from this point on." Fui commanded. "As for myself, I must deal with other matters." he said. He was going to find out if he could summon more than three dolls and if what Kanki Ushio told him about his having a fourth doll was true. He couldn't remember using a power that was not his own besides the three dolls that he normally used. He left the room, heading towards a door at the far corner of the warehouse. He opened it and stepped in.

 

"We'll-" Kasaka began. "Create a diversion for you guys." Asaka finished. "When I release my doll, that is the signal for you to head out. We'll block them from following you." Kasaka said. "Let's go Asaka." he added as they began walking to the warehouse's main entrance door.

[Joey Miles]

As Turokenji walked into the 4th division barraks Rnaki's head rose from the work he was doing on his desk. (Name pronounced RAN-AKI)

"Hello Captain-Commander what do i owe the pleasure of you comming today." he asked as he rose from his chair. As he stood up Rnaki hooked his zanpakutou to his side so that he would be able to leave when he was finished talking. "I was just gettng ready to head out on the next mission I heard that they would need another healer and quite frankly een a little boring around here." he said.

[Ultimate Assassin Ninjew]

Kisune and Rogue both gave a bow as the Captain Commander gave them good luck and left. They both entered the Senkaimon behind Saren and Karek. When they arrived in the mountains, they felt the cool breeze. "Well I guess it's onward from here," Kisune said. Rogue just nodded in agreement and waited for the others to arrive. She got close to Kisune for a bit of warmth as her clothing didn't quite allow her to be in the mountains, like Kisune's was.

 

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Sven was already on the roof with Turantura when Kasen arrived. While he had entered he hid his reiatsu along with Turantura. Sven looked up when Kasen arrived and was making a lot of noise. Apparantly he had forgotten to hide his reiatsu and focused on speed. Sven only shook his head and Turantura was smirking. "He has no clue," Turantura said to Sven. Sven glared at him and Turantura stopped talking and smirking. "They are coming," Sven said.

 

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Silvia looked at Kaishi and shook her head. "Nope," was all she said. Then as Kaishi caught the bottles, she grabbed one and took it. This forced her to let go of his hand while she held the bottle. She walked away and sat down until there was talk of intruders. Silvia looked at Baldur and jumped onto his back. "Let's go!" she said, holding one arm out in front like she was directing Baldur.

 

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Christine had been with a group on an excursion. They were down in South America for the day to view the wildlife and rainforest. However they had gone up to the nearest mountain peak to look at the overview of the jungle. When Saren exited from the Senkaimon, she quickly noticed the reiatsu signature of a Quincy. She quickly turned around, but didn't see anyone. She walked off from the goup and began to make her way along the pathway until she saw Saren. "Hey you," she called out quickly, but enough to be heard, "who are you and how did you get up here."

[Hotaru987]

"Let's get this search over with." The female shinigami muttered going through the Senkaimon, to be deposited at the mountainside. After looking around she saw that the only person they were missing was Iyusaka. Hm, I thought he would be the first captain out here. Guess not "Oh," She turned to Saren, "And apology accepted. Although, try to remeber we're allys, not enemies k?" Sayori smiled with a playful wink.

 

At the prospect of a game, both kids perked up. What kid doesn't like a good game, and the game he offered was too fun to pass up. Both kids grinned, however only Yori's was visible, but the look in Yoru's eyes told them that he too was enjoying himself.

 

"Don't worry Zasalamel-sama we will win this game, wont we sis?" Yoru giggled, right before they were swallowed up by the Garganta. Yori frowned and her head tilted in confusion once they arrived over the jungle. "The Quincy's are working with the Shinigami's now? I thought I sensed it in the Seireitei but I assumed it was a mistake."

 

"What are they looking for anyway?" Yoru asked walked circles around Yori on his hands, as more shinigamis started to appear.

[namelessk]

Upon reaching the 4th Squad Barracks and seeing Captain Rnaki there, Turokenji stopped in his tracks. "Captain Heshen. What are you doing here? Didn't you hear the announcement for the search of the Heigou? I need another healer on the search team. Join Yomi's team, he doesn't have a healer. The Quincy, Saren, has Sayori who can heal a little, but just enough to aid her team members. Yomi's squad is also short two members. With your assistance on their team, they can make up that shortage slightly." Turokenji said to Rnaki in his bellowing voice. "Hurry to the 13th Division Barracks before Sho closes the Senkaimon Gate. Take the second gate, and if you're not sure, ask Sho which one Yomi went through." Turokenji commanded Captain Rnaki.

 

Turokenji then looked around the Barracks. "Are Captain Nato, Akiyama, Jun Fon, and Achiha okay? I assume that they were brought here to be treated for injuries since they didn't make it to the meeting. Captain Nato made it to the first meeting in the Meeting Hall, but he didn't make it to the briefing in my Squad Barracks. I only hope that they are okay." Turokenji said, his face showing worry. "If they do recover, leave them hell butterflies with the message to see me in my office." Turokenji said and shunpo'd off, leaving a gust of wind in his place.

[CarlinFan]

Akiyama strode into the 13th Division Barracks. He'd sensed a powerful Reiatsu here, and needed to find out what had happened while he'd been gone.

He rounded a corner into the main room, seeing the Captain-Commander. Akiyama dropped onto one knee in a bow. "Choogurai-Sama. I was unaware of your presence. Do you have any orders for me?"

 

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Rey emerged from a Garganta in the wastes around the Seireitei. "Hmm... there's a ton of powerful Reiatsu around here. Let's check in with the others."

Rey held out a hand, opening a small Garganta and summoning a Communication Hollow. The hideous creature dropped onto his palm, scampering up to his shoulder. Rey nuzzled it behind an ear as it opened its audio transmittor 'mouth'. "Contact Zasalamel for me."

The creature's eyes blinked red before expanding to form a six-by-six inch screen. Zasalamel's face appeared on it. "Hey, Zasalamel, what's going on?"

[Joey Miles]

Rnaki was kinda speachless the captian-commander was kinda scary. Rnaki blew it off and grabed his medical bag and hurryed off to find yomi and his team. as he caught up with them he felt a bit out of place although he was the capitan of squad 4 he realy never went out in the feild he was always needed to stay back and treat someone.

"Hello everyone looks like I'll be your healer for this mission." he said as he walked up to the group.

[namelessk]

As Turokenji moved through the halls, he was suddenly stopped by the sudden appearance of Captain Akiyama. "Ah, Captain Akiyama. Have you recovered from the 4th Division Barracks? You missed the meeting we had along with the briefing. Are you better now?" Turokenji asked Akiyama. He then rubbed his chin as Akiyama asked him about any orders that he had. "Hmm..Akiyama..." he began. He knew of Akiyama's shikai and bankai, his bankai especially because that was what he was required to see in order to have promoted Akiyama to the Captain position which he held now.

 

"Akiyama, have you mastered your Shikai and Bankai abilities? Last I remember, they augmented your physical as well as mental skills along with some added abilities?" Turokenji questioned. "If that is so, then I would request for you to join this mission as well. Ask for Yomi-san to fill you in on everything, for right now I do not have enough time to tell you everything. The Senkaimon which have been opened are about to be closed soon, so you should hurry and make your way there now. Ask Sho to lead you to the Senkaimon in which Captain Yomi-san went through." Turokenji bellowed. "One more thing...have you received any word on whether Captain Nato, Jun Fon, and Achiha were okay?" Turokenji asked, worriedly.

[CarlinFan]

"I apologize, Captain-Commander. I don't have any information on Nato, Jun, or Achiha. I can't say I've mastered my Bankai, as there's always room for improvement, but I can say that if I'd felt the urge, the one Espada I fought earlier would be dead right now. They double my speed and strength and amplify my senses and cognitive abilities. The Shikai allows me to create a field that nullifies Reiatsu blasts, meaning Menos Grande won't be a serious threat. The Bankai allows me to manipulate Fire, Water, Wind, and Earth, as well as access various abilities according to the element. And don't worry, I'm feeling alright, and I wasn't at the 4th Division Barracks. I just got a bit... sidetracked. Some Arrancar with a 4 on his palm wanted to have a conversation. He was actually quite friendly, and he gave me a chance to recover my energy. Where is Sho right now?"

[.:Blu:.]

As Iyusaka's and Takeda's Senkaimon gates opened up, Iyusaka walked over to Takeda. "Please Takeda, make sure not to cause any trouble for the others, alright?" Iyusaka asked in a tired tone. "Yeah, yeah, whatever....." Takeda responded as he placed his free hand into his pocket and went off into the Senkaimon. Iyusaka gave a sigh and began to walked towards his gate. Before he entered, Iyusaka noticed Rnaki had arrived. "Ah Cpt. Heshen, it's nice to see you again. Well if you're the healer than you need to go with Yomi's group, they're in need of one. Anyways, I've got to get going, I don't want the others to wait for me." After that, Iyusaka entered through his gate. Both Iyusaka and Takeda appeared at their destination. "Sorry everyone, you see a black cat crossed my path." Iyusaka joked to his group. "Well, we should head out soon." Iyusaka stated. Takeda arrived at his destination. "Alright, let's get going."

[namelessk]

"Double your speed and strength and amplify your senses and cognitive abilities?" Turokenji asked Akiyama, repeating what he had just told him. "The cognitive ability and senses are what we need for this mission. Even though you haven't mastered it, I would say you could still be a big help to Yomi's team. Wait, an Arrancar with the number 4 on his palm helped you? Nevermind no time to ask this as you need to leave right away." Turokenji said. "Oh, and Sho is in the 13th Squad Barracks. You might want to go meet with him quickly. I think I sensed the last of the Captains heading out." he added.

 

Meanwhile, Karek stood there, continuing to admire the scenery of the mountains when Kisune arrived with Rogue. As he arrived, a Quincy seemed to apear out of nowhere, questioning Saren. I don't think I should get involved in this, but I might have to. Karek thought this as he moved his right hand to the hilt of his zanpakutou. He had his left hand slightly lifted, preparing himself. He stepped forward as she drew near. "The question is not what he is doing here. It is what you're doing here? Sneaking around looking for the treasure!' Karek asked her. As he asked this, Sayori and Iyusaka appeared from out of the Senkaimon behind him. "Be careful guys. Can't tell if she's ally or foe, but she's not gonna mess up our treasure hunt." Karek said.

 

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Kasen stopped looking around when he found Sven and Turantura sitting on top of the warehouse. "When did you guys get here? I should have been the champion." Kasen called down to them. Then, he felt a change in reiatsu. He looked down, only to see a man walking out from the warehouse. The man stared straight up at him. "Oh snaps! We've been found out. Gotta tell the Primera." Kasen said.

 

Before, he could even make a move, however, the man had already called out the phrase "Ziege Dich, Wärmekönig" and clicked his arms together which seemed to have on them golden wristbands with flame markings all around them. The sparks created from the wristbands clinking together created flames that formed a large lion with a golden mane of flames with flames acting as fur around the lion's feet as well. The lion roared, charging up a ball of golden flames within it's mouth as it did so. It then launched the flames at Kasen. The golden flames burned the air as it came at Kasen, growing larger and larger as it came near him. Soon, it swallowed Kasen's body whole, and he seemed to be no more as it exploded within the air.

 

Kasaka then sniffed the air. "I can smell your filth hollow. Come out. There were more than just that one I destroyed just now." he called out to Sven and Turantura. Somehow, he could smell them, however, he could not pinpoint them because he could not smell their reiatsu since they had already hidden it.

 

"You can't end the game so quickly. It has to play out awhile." Kasen's voice exclaimed from behind the man.

 

"What?! How?" Kasaka asked, surprise visible on his face.

 

"Let's play tag. Catch me if you can!" Kasen said as he disappeared with a powerful sonido.

 

Kasaka's doll was now aiming everywhere it saw Kasen, only to miss each time the golden ball of flames grew near him.

[.:Blu:.]

As Iyusaka heard Karek's warning, he looked over to see the female Quincy. Without another word, Iyusaka placed his right hand on the handle of his zanpakuto in a slight manner. "(Another Quincy? Strange...... Usually Quincies are enemies of the Shinigami, but in the case of Saren and Kaosu, well, maybe this Quincy is not an enemy either....)" Iyusaka thought to himself, his calm expression remained unchanged. "So, who are you, if I may ask?" Iyusaka asked in a polite yet cautious manner.

 

-Meanwhile-

 

As Kasen continued to play with Kasaka, a Garganta opened up with Izearya calmly walking out with his eyes still closed. As he got out, Izearya opened his eyes to see what is happening. "Kasen is toying with this Bount....... This Bount seems to be above average level of Spiritual Pressure, about a Vice Captain's equivalent......" Izearya stated calmly. He had already sensed Sven's and Turantura's presence without having to look around. Izearya's best attribute is his Pesquisa.

[ryuujinn]

Saren dropped down from the Senkaimon, and immediately placed three fingers on the ground. He has a knack for spiritual particles and reiatsu, which is why he was chosen by Yomi to go on the mission as the team leader. He quickly sensed an anomaly not too far ahead, but he wasn't sure if that was the Heigou. It was too close to them. That's when he saw another Quincy. At first, he drew a Seele Schneider, just in case she was hostile, but somehow, Saren's gut feel says not to feel threatened.

 

"Don't shoot. I'm a Quincy too." Saren replied back to Christine, pocketing the Seele Schneider. "I'm here on a mission with several shinigamis. I dropped in via a Senkaimon."

 

As he finished his sentence, Saren noticed Karek, Sayori, Kisune, Rogue, and Iyusaka appear from the Senkaimon. Just in time too, because Saren already felt another anomaly fast approaching to their location. It seemed rabid, but it wasn't a hollow or a Bount. It was some sort of an animal.

 

The bushes from the side of Saren started to rustle, prompting Saren to drew out his Seele Schneider once again. It was then that a grotesque looking animal with a chain on its chest jumped out and lunged towards the group. In an instant, Saren has already channeled reiatsu towards his Seele Schneider and decapitated the animal. It looked like a cross between a lion and a dead tiger. As it hit the ground, it dissipated into thin air.

 

"This area is incredibly dense with spiritual particles. It even affects plus souls. We must be careful." Saren warned the group, then turning towards Christine. "I'm sorry, but we're in a hurry. Something requires our immediate attention north. It'd be best if you steer clear of the jungle until then."

 

Saren then turned towards Sayori, and gave her a warm smile. He's finally gotten over the initial shock from earlier.

 

"Allies. I'll try to remember that, Kuchiki-san." Saren remarked.

 

He then placed his fingers on the ground once again, and concentrated. He felt Yomi's group arrive on the other side. He tested his communicators.

 

"Yomi. Status Report." Saren muttered over the mic from his communicator.

 

Over at Yomi's side, the captain has already dealt with the strange rabid animals, cutting them with his sealed zanpakutou with ease. However, he didn't look too thrilled. His weariness just increased because of the possible number of enemies ahead of them. It was then that he saw Takeda, and Rnaki appeared from the Senkaimon. Of the two, Yomi wasn't expecting to see Rnaki, as he didn't saw him earlier in the barracks.

 

"I see you've also made it here, Captain Rnaki. That's good. The more captain class we have here, the better. And you too, Captain Takeda. It's interesting for you to come without Captain Iyusaka." Yomi said, joking at Takeda.

 

His communicator suddenly flickered to life, and Saren's voice sounded off from the headpiece. He was asking for Status Report. Yomi gave a brief smile. At least he now knows that Saren was taking the mission more seriously.

 

"Captain Yomi here. We're already at the base. Captains Takeda and Rnaki are here with me. By the way, Kushinada-san. Did you encounter rabid beasts over your side?" Yomi asked over the mic.

 

"Yes, we did. I took it down immediately. We must be careful. I've already felt several traces of anomalies inside this jungle. The density of spirit particles are slightly interfering with my ability to discern whether or no they are hollows or Bounts. Travel with caution." Saren's voice sounded once again from the headpiece.

 

Yomi shook his head. It was going to be a much harder mission, not to mention they still have a possible Bount encounter in the jungle.

 

Meanwhile, a few miles above Saren's group, well hidden inside the a cloud, was Zasalamel, Yori, and Yoru. Zasalamel was observing the shinigamis below when Phone, his personal communication's hollow, appeared beside him via a small Garganta. From the faceless feature, a mouth and a pair of ears appeared. A familiar Espada's voice echoed from the mouth of the hollow. It was Rey.

 

"Oh. This is a surprise, Rey-san." Zasalamel said comically. "I'm over at the south american jungles, along with Yori-chan and Yoru-chan. We're on a field trip!"

 

Zasalamel's voice was funny once again. It was like that of a kid attending his very first field trip. Excited, giddy, and very naughty. He was also very comical and animated, that even though Rey couldn't see him, he was moving his arms as if Rey was in front of him, watching him.

 

"You wanna come too? I'll arrange a Garganta to get you here." Zasalamel said, ripping the space in front of him with a pinky finger. It fizzled then finally opened a black, gaping maw. Beside Rey, the same Garganta also opened up, inviting him to come inside.

 

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Reinhardt gave a short nod towards Fui and the others. They were going to head out soon. It was now or never. He exited through one of the doors of the warehouse, which acted like a Senkaimon, transporting him towards the jungles of south america, the very same jungle that the shinigamis and Zasalamel's group are in.

 

"Time for a little exercise then." Reinhardt said, waiting for the others to arrive.

[.:Blu:.]

As the creature dissipated into the air, Iyusaka walked over to the spot that the creature had dissipated from. He kneeled to the ground and examined the spot of reiatsu particles. "Hmm, this reiatsu, it's dense, almost like petroleum. I'm not surprise the souls here are being affected by it. The living creatures might also be affected by this if they made contact with any sources. Could this be the by-product of the Heigou?" Iyusaka asked. After he finished examining the ground, Iyusaka stood up from the ground and looked at the others. "The Heigou is still a mystery to us Shinigami, and its effects on spiritual beings and others like Quincies and Bounts are still unknown. We should be extremely cautious when we reach the Heigou, but of course, I don't really need to remind all of you. And if it comes to the Bounts being able to get their hands on it, we must at least get a small part of the Heigou to bring back to the Seireitei for research, but of course, I'm not planning on retrieving just a small piece." Iyusaka stated.

 

-Meanwhile-

 

As Takeda heard Yomi's comment on Iyusaka, a vein popped up on Takeda's forehead. "HEY!!!! IYUSAKA'S NOT MY KEEPER, I DON'T NEED HIM TO GO WHERE I GO!!!!!" Takeda yelled loudly.

[Joey Miles]

Rnaki laughed at Takeda's out burst which was rare for him in general.

"we know he's not your keeper yomi is just yanking your chain Takeda and Thank you yomi i would have been here eairler but unfortualy i was busy healing some of the more serious cases back in 4th divisions barraks." Rnaki said as he hooked his medical bag to his side so he didnt have to carry it. "Not to mention I'm pretty bad with directions got lost a few times before i was able to find you guys. So tell me what exactaly is our mission here I didnt get many details just was told you guys needed another healer."

[.:Blu:.]

Takeda crossed his arms and his face continued to show an irritated expression. "Well, just because he scolds me a lot of time doesn't mean everybody should say things like that." Takeda stated in an angry and loud tone. Near the bushes, a lion-like creature charged forwards at the group. Takeda stared at the beast and quickly punched it in the face with immense force, sending back into the bushes. "What the hell? Since where are there lions in a jungle? And was that the type of creature Yomi was talking about?" Takeda asked himself in a loud tone.

[Joey Miles]

Rnaki started to look around and put a hand on his zanpakutou's handle. He was actually a good fighter despite his apparence but he usly prefered staying on the sidelines healing.

"Lord looks like we have some trouble here dont we yomi. So tell me what exactaly are we dealing with or better yet what are we looking for." Rnaki asked as he watched Takeda punch a lion sending it flying.

[.:Blu:.]

Takeda calmed down as he saw the lion-like creature running away. "Tsch, what a coward." Takeda then turned around and face Yomi and Rnaki. As he heard Rnaki's question, Takeda simply walked pass the two and stare forward at the immensely dense vegetation. "Tsch, we're looking for some thing called the Heigou that is supposedly ablt to destroy the Soul Society and the whole word if the Bounts get their hands on it. I don't know the details of this mission so just ask Yomi, I'm just the muscle of this operation." Takeda explained as he continued to stare forwards.

[ryuujinn]

Yomi gave the Takeda a pat on the shoulder and a wide smile. He was, after all, joking when he said that to the captain earlier. The day was just starting for them. And Yomi could already feel the day get so much more dangerous. He gave Rnaki a thoughtful glance when he asked about the current situation. Of course, it was only fair for him to ask. He wasn't present in the meeting, and Yomi knew that.

 

"Captain Rnaki, we're here to retrieve a very powerful artifact called the Heigou. Captain Commander expressed how powerful the artifact is, and it falling to the enemies of Seireitei is out of the question. We will retrieve it with our lives on the line." Yomi said passionately.

 

He then noticed Takeda punched away another beast-like animal. It looked like the one he just dealt with earlier when he arrived. The mission was getting more and more complex. He anticipated hollows and Bounts, but these new enemies were just too much. He didn't like the look of them.