Unagi had been walking with Kenshin toward their destination when he sensed a presence approaching. At first the captain of the 9th thought he was surely mistaken, but then realized that he wasn't. His lazy lieutenant really was moving toward them that fast. Who'd have thunk it?

[color=red]"At ease, first mate,"[/color] he said, softly yet with strong tone. [color=red]"I have to say, I didn't know you could even move that fast. I had every impression that you would have taken this opportunity to find a tree to sleep beneath. You know hte old saying, while the cat's are away and whatnot."[/color] Of course Unagi exaggerated. Lieutenant Nero Kimashi may be a layabout, but only because he had earned that right through hard work. If Unagi gave the order, Nero would stay up all night vigilantly on guard for the sake of Soul Society.

[color=red]"I suppose it is fortuitous you sought me out. At least I know I can dismiss Boken no Tensen without leading my mates to fall to their deaths."[/color] The nautical captain twirled the cutlass in his hand, then sheathed it. In that instant the sword morphed into a regular katana, albeit with a unique handguard, while his red coat vanished to make room for the return of his white captain's haori. He found his bare feet hugging the stone below, but found no discomfort in it. Meanwhile, back at the 9th barracks, any keeping an eye on the magnificent skyship moored on the pier would witness it vanish before their very eyes.

Unagi continued to address his lieutenant. [color=red]"I suppose I should fill you in on what the meeting was about. The commander reported to us what many already knew: that hollow attacks are on the rise. They've yet to strike out against the Gotei specifically, but I find that we need to keep a constant vigil. A few captains and lieutenants were chosen for a special mission led by the commander. Ah, but that has absolutely nothing to do with my current leave."[/color] Unagi scratched the back of his head a bit sheepishly, before launching into his usual bombastic and excited nature. [color=red]"Captain Kuroda Kenshin, Kenpachi of the current generation, has requested my presence for a personal matter! We shall sail into adventure and excitement, and I eagerly await the trials and tribulations that face us! Exploration! Mystery! Danger! These are the defining traits of the lives led by the Sword and Shield of the Gotei 13! And you, my faithful partner, shall be acting captain in my absence, though I don't imagine we'll be gone long."[/color]

The sudden wave of energy came crashing down, just like the Tsunami he was named for. Just as quickly as it came, the excitement died down. Unagi gave Nero a small wink, then turned back to Kenshin. [color=red]"We should pick up your third seat and be off then, I imagine?"[/color]
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