The truth behind every person was always complex, even if they didn't want to admit such a thing. Did it really matter? Of course not. Still the amount of time this young woman had given herself to even begin to think of an answer, well, to be honest it had been far too long. For one thing, the female in question idly wondered why she even starting thinking of the last question put to her before she left. Left the academy anyhow. Now normally one would say 'oh yes, she graduated with the rest of her class', but no. For this white haired Shinigami, yet again she remains different from the rest. She swears she's cursed no thanks to days long passed. Still there was a lighter side to those times, one being her name. Only the teachers at the academy knew her real name, and even then they never used it at her own request. Canaan. Was that her real name? No, but it was one that this young Shinigami had used for far too long to give up now.

Canaan had graduated the academy only a few weeks prior, and many would already be within squads of the Gotei 13, but not her. As many before her had said, she always had to be the different one. The one who took a different path. Letting out a sigh as the female proceeded forward, Zanpakuto safely attached to her back hip, within ease of her own reach. True, she didn't need to be carrying hers, but for the moment she had no Squad she needed to listen to, therefore logically it didn't matter did it? Golden orbs scanned the road ahead, looking the same as just the rest. She wasn't lost (she really wasn't), having almost gotten where everything was in her head, well around each Squad barracks anyhow. But that didn't really help her now, without a Squad she was used to now sneaking back into the academy dorms just to get a good night's sleep (c'mon who does that?), all because she had stupidly chosen to wait.

Jumping as she so often did recently up onto one of the nearby rooftops, making sure she wasn't within a Squad and thus might get thrown out (she didn't want that), before then finally stretching slightly. Maybe she could rest around here for a little while before carrying onwards (what else was there to do after all?), at least she wouldn't have others looking her way due to her hair colour, or her modification she had made to her uniform. Did it really matter that much, honestly? Shaking her head, Canaan allowed her body to slowly lay down, one arm covering golden orbs from the bright light above (she hated that), the female let herself close her eyes for just a moment. To others it would appear that she was sleeping, and little did anyone know, she really wasn't. Still wide awake and reactive to what others did around her, as always. That was just Canaan.... or rather Kyoko for you.

AbigailTenshi said
Nishiki stood beside Shiro but a little behind him as she too continued to watch the Shinigami train. Silently, she admired their fighting spirits and sheer power. Shiro then told them that they could rest after a few hours had passed, Nishiki thought he meant herself aswell. Turing around, she took one step forward before she felt Shiro's eyes on her, causing her to stop any further movements as he spoke. She was a little startled by the sudden change of plan as she wanted to train a little first to make sure she would do well. But, it looks like that idea had been thrown out of a window before being rammed into by an oncoming truck... However, she didn't mind, it only meant that she had to focus just that little bit more. Shiro then began to walk, walking straight past her and towards the training room doors. A trail of smoke followed him as he moved. Nishiki quickly caught up and followed. She wasn't exactly the "blood-thirsty" type, but she did love a good fight, it was the only time where she felt power and control over her Zanpakuto and over whoever dared to challenge her.The two continued to walk, making their way out of the Seireitei and further beyond. No words passed through the air between the two, making Nishiki feel uneasy until Shiro finally decided to share some information on what exactly they were doing, although it was pretty vague. Nishiki pondered quietly as they continued to travel. It wasn't until Shiro held out a hand did she stop. Looking up and out of her thoughtful session, Nishiki watched smoke swirl in the air before Shiro suddenly bellowed. Nishiki stayed quiet and watched as the two exchanged words. She rolled her eyes in annoyance as this Ken Yukimoto guy tried to big himself up by name-calling. She thought, dragging her attention and eyes back onto the guy again. Shiro then casually lifted his sword, causing a red arc of wind to completely obliterate Yukimoto's backup, cutting his numbers down to just one. This, of course, caused Nishiki's eyes to widen dramatically. She whispered in amazement, staring at the blood-soaked devastation that Shiro caused in one mere movement. The next move was a predictable one, Yukimoto was angry and charged. In the back of her mind, Nishiki knew that was a foolish mistake. Shiro then casually placed his pipe back into his mouth and uttered her name... Nishiki knew what that meant... The doors of death were slowly opening.The next thing you know... A blinding light erupted from what seemed to be nowhere. As soon as the light had faded, Yukimoto would find his sword halted by the flat side of the blade on Nishiki's scythe only seconds away from piercing Shiro.With teeth grit harshly, eyes infuriated while glowing with a faint red tint, Nishiki forced her scythe towards Yukimoto. A strong gust of wind would pushed Yukimoto back, probably causing him to fly rather far backwards due to the sudden strong force.

Ken's blade was stopped by Shiro's little side kick and only a grin could be seen on Shiro's face then Ken was forced back and sent flying but he flipped through the air and landed on the ground as he skidded back slightly " Wind huh? not bad...shame it wont work against me!" Ken spun his Zanpakuto above his head as he then spoke "Ignite! Katazuki! flames then began to form a trail behind Ken's Zanpakuto as it's form changed slightly with the blade really only becoming longer, Ken then slashed the Zanpakuto infront of him and cut into the ground forming a small arc to form in the ground which glowed from the heat of the Zanpakuto "If you're using wind then you are in trouble her girl! I don't know what you're thinking Shiro sending your lap dog onto me but it will be your loss not mine!" The man's Zanpakuto then caught fire as he stabbed his Zanpakuto forwards into the air releasing a massive ball of fire that then split into many smaller balls of fire

Garrison said
"Ah, of course sir. I am Shusuke Hotokai." he said proudly. "While at the academy, they cover a lot of great information as to what each squad does and with careful consideration with my zanpakuto, we've decided that the squad most known for it's would be the best fit." said Shusuke, happy to finally be standing before the captain of the squad he so desired. "The academy also taught me that the way one applies for a squad varies depending on the captain's discretion. What would have me do sir?" he asked, curious what he would come up with.

"So, you value hope. That is a fine concept to hold onto." Daishin complimented and turned walking a few steps away. "If you are serious about joining my squad for the reasons you say then there is only one test I can administer." Daishin reached behind and under his haori drawing one of his black tonfa. "Poor all of your feelings into your blade and show me why it is you hope. One strike and you can tell me all about it." He said with a wise smile.

AbigailTenshi said
Rio had both of her Zanpakuto's pointed downwards. She breathed in the crisp, cool air, smiling while closing her eyes for only a moment before looking at Kaizo. She bent her knees and twisted her body towards the left, holding both Zanpakuto's to her left, parallel to each other. She leaned back and launched into a sprint towards Kaizo, only increasing her spiritual pressure a little bit. Rio swung her Zanpakuto's upwards to her right while jumping into the air, directly above Kaizo, flying towards him as she was just about to strike him.

Watching Rio Kaizo flipped backwards and whilst he was in the air he aimed his left index finger at Rio and fired off a Hado 1 then landed and skidded back as he then shot off a Hado 32 by holding his Zanpakuto out horizontally infront of him. Kaizo then shunpoed high into the air and grinned "You're going to have to try hard then! I may be unseated but I fight way above my league!" Kaizo then pointed his left palm down at Rio as he fired off a Hado 33. They weren't all necessarily meant to hit her and they did lack a lot of the power seeing as this was a spar but regardless...Kaizo had his reasons

Nicias Askani said
Giovanni got up and brushed himself off before walking in. "sir. I went back North like i said i would. i was only attacked 9 times but 24 souls are now enrolled in the shino academy. it might seem like a low number but when you take into account the fact that they dont trust us that far out its actually decent. Also taking into account the low health of the souls many dont survive long enough if they have spiritual energy, dying from hunger. I sensed quite a few other budding spiritual pressures however they, for one reason or another, chose not to come." Giovanni explained the results of his mission.

Shinji listened to Giovanni then nodded "I see...well your good work has been noted, however I do have to remind you to be careful out there...It isn't just hollows and weak criminals out there. We have Rogue Shinigami roaming around out there and we've had a few of our Shinigami murdered by them...of course...they are around the 45th and above districts as we are trying to push out and find them...just be careful...they are not weak...not at all. Sure you may encounter the odd one with less power than yourself but most will be above that level...they turned traitor for a reason..."

Kurisa said
Ken's blade was stopped by Shiro's little side kick and only a grin could be seen on Shiro's face then Ken was forced back and sent flying but he flipped through the air and landed on the ground as he skidded back slightly "" Ken spun his Zanpakuto above his head as he then spoke " flames then began to form a trail behind Ken's Zanpakuto as it's form changed slightly with the blade really only becoming longer, Ken then slashed the Zanpakuto infront of him and cut into the ground forming a small arc to form in the ground which glowed from the heat of the Zanpakuto "" The man's Zanpakuto then caught fire as he stabbed his Zanpakuto forwards into the air releasing a massive ball of fire that then split into many smaller balls of fire

Nishiki Kalemoru

Nishiki began to growl menacingly at Yukimoto, watching him skid to a stop. 'IT'S NOT WIND YOU CHEEKY FUCK!' Wrath screamed in her mind, causing the red tint in her eyes to glow more as Nishiki became even more angry. Every word that came out of Yukimoto's mouth only added to Nishiki's existing rage as she launched from where she stood, not feeling any bit afraid or showing any hit of hesitation at his display, only anger. She shot through the air, dodging as many fireballs as she could with her eyes fixed on her target. "Must... Kill" She seethed through grit teeth as she got closer, getting hint by a few of the smaller fireballs. That didn't effect her at all, she just continued to grow closer through the smoke, her Scythe clutched with both hands as she stood in front of Yukimoto, thrusting her blade closer, aiming for his stomach.

Key: Zero = Bold, Ryuu = Normal

Zero and Ryuu were out walking in the Seireitei, Ryuu walked just slightly behind Zero as he listened to Zero speak "I must say Ryuu you're doing quite a good job in Squad 12...your knowledge of hollows is immense and your senses are keen making finding those pesky hollows easier...even those Shinigami with hollow powers are easy for you to find. I must thank you again for bringing that one back...he really was a pain...he had killed 2 of our members already which is a shame however not much can be done about that...However...what I must say about all this is rather simple..." Zero then stopped and so did Ryuu, Zero turned to Ryuu then spoke "If I beat you in a friendly spar...then I get to experiment on you...if you beat me...then you get to become 3rd seat as I've recently been made the Lieutenant. What do you say Ryuu? wish to take your chances? nothing like a bit of friendly competition between scientists now is there?" Ryuu looked at Zero then spoke "Sure..." Ryuu knew full well what Zero was capable of but this would help him in the future...if he could study and learn how Zero's mind worked then he would stand a better chance at eventually consuming him...it was only a matter of time...he knew Zero was up to something, he had to of been...all this shady business was to suspicious but he would take care of it himself..."Excellent Ryuu...I see you are a brave soul...a foolish one...yet brave..." Zero then raised his right forearm a bit as a blade extended out from it but suddenly stopped as Ryuu caught it before the blade even got to him "You're slow..." Zero leaped back and retracted his Zanpakuto, the first time Zero had ever felt knocked down a peg...and it was by someone weaker than himself " I see...well...that was a mere test Ryuu...do not think you have me yet" Undead arms then shot out from the ground and grabbed Zero's ankles and wrists as a hollow crawled out the ground and fired a Cero at Zero point blank...

rusty4297 said
Squad 3's MissionThe visible boy's eyes widened as Hikari shouted the secret about his and his brother's fighting style. He frowned slightly before seeming to hear something else. He stepped between Chie and where the invisible one had been, taking the kido head-on. He was definitely injured, but he continued to stand. "Don't hurt my brother!!" He shouted, but stopped. He turned around to see that his invisible brother had been trapped by Miyume. He frowned before letting his image dissipate. As he turned invisible, the other brother became visible once again. "-et me go!" The sound of the now-visible brother's voice seemed to have been silent to any but his brother while he was invisible, but had just now began being heard. The wound from Hikari clearly visible. (If anyone's character is really good with their eyesight, send me a message, I may have something for you to learn)

"Hey kid, I tried reasoning in the beginning, but a certain someone tried fighting instead. Sometimes you just have to deal with what you've started," Hikari said to the boy who yelled to not hurt his brother and took a Kido head on, now injured. He then turned invisible as the brother trapped by Miyume became visible, the wound shown on him. I get it, when one turns invisible the other turns visible. Both can't be invisible at the same time, that's my theory anyways, and it would explain earlier as well. But if he's turned invisible then clearly he's going to try to help his brother, or escape, Hikari thought as he shunpo'ed next to Miyume, waiting for any signs of an attack.

Zane620 said
"Tempting but I shouldn't make my first impression one with me being carried in, besides you are injured, so rest up. I'll be back to bother you again." Sui said with a wink as instead of walking out the door she opened his window and crawled out that way activating her Shikai, and floated away. With people moving out of her way as she floated along.

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Slashing away at the Hollows slicing a few that were thrown at her from her brother, she then held her Zanpakuto out in front of her. “Live to fight, Hakai no akuma no joō.” Her Zanpakuto then changed its form into a much bigger blade which made up most of the sword itself one big blade with a handle. "Oh well good enough for now." Seki said as her teal like spiritual energy covered her arms and sword, she then slammed it into the ground causing the ground to split a few inches in front of her brother sending some rather big chunks of rocks into the sky. Allowing him to punch them towards the Hollows as she went and killed Hollow after Hollow with a thrust or by cleaving its head off .

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Being given a mission Yu bowed and walked out of the room with Ayashi and then out of the barracks, where she asked if he found a way to fix his problem followed by a kiss on his cheek which gave him a faint blush. "Yeah its this necklace that is suppose to suppress the Hollows influence on me I guess." Yu said showing her the necklace as his mind trailed to the Hollow man Ryuu and him had fought. Guess that's what happens when the influence is too strong. Ayashi then opened the portal which they stepped into then into Karakura town. Yu almost a little shocked at appearing from a bove quickly caught his footing as he looked around. "So we simply clear the surrounding area of these Hollow? Sounds simple enough."

(Future/Present Hikari)

Hikari nodded as Sui told him to rest, he found interest in her floating and decided he'd ask about it later, though she would probably be too lazy to explain. He chuckled and shut the door, locking it, he laid down on his bed and closed his eyes. He couldn't close his eyes as too much was on his mind now, with the most recent events he pushed those to the back of his mind as they weren't important anymore. He thought about what Kaguya said with the test, he wasn't sure if that true or just for him to give mercy. He knew the times Sato would show up at the Clan grounds and would go there when his wounds healed, atleast a bit more, he didn't want to be seen so beat up.

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As the chunks flew into the sky, Gai jumped into the air with a spin kick sending three large rocks at different groups of Hollows. Most dissolved in the attacks, though others stayed alive as they ran back towards the group. Landing, he punched two other rocks that were gonna land into the Hollows that survived, they dissolved as well. He cracked his neck, he was doing way too much just for a couple Hollows. He didn't even need his Shikai out, he hadn't even used an ability yet, nor did he need to push out as much Spirit Energy. He looked towards his sister, "I hope you're having fun atleast," he said.

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"Well I'll keep that in mind, better not lose it," Ayashi said with a small smirk as she continued looking around, "Yeah, pretty much. We should probably raise our energy to lead them somewhere else just so we don't make too much of a mess. That would create quite a problem.....I came out here with Ryuu and he showed me an abandoned place, so we could head over there while raising our energy to lead out the Hollow yeah?" she asked as she took out her Zanpakuto and began air walking towards the place, she then shunpo'ed while raising her energy a bit.

rusty4297 said
Squad 3's MissionThe visible boy's eyes widened as Hikari shouted the secret about his and his brother's fighting style. He frowned slightly before seeming to hear something else. He stepped between Chie and where the invisible one had been, taking the kido head-on. He was definitely injured, but he continued to stand. "Don't hurt my brother!!" He shouted, but stopped. He turned around to see that his invisible brother had been trapped by Miyume. He frowned before letting his image dissipate. As he turned invisible, the other brother became visible once again. "-et me go!" The sound of the now-visible brother's voice seemed to have been silent to any but his brother while he was invisible, but had just now began being heard. The wound from Hikari clearly visible. (If anyone's character is really good with their eyesight, send me a message, I may have something for you to learn)

The visible kid decided to take every shot for his invisible brother only to turn invisible himself yet the other kid then tuned visible which soon got caught in Miyume's Bakudo. "I knew we should have done that right away...." Chie said now having to eal with the other invisible kid moving around, she however caught something out of the corner of her eye, it looked like a tiny bit of flesh hanging in the air. Chie looked back at the visible kid and looked where his cut was before grinning. "I see...." Chie mumbled before shunpoing towards that bit of flesh hanging in the air. Chie pointing her index finger at what she could assume his back and held her sword up judging by the other kids height, her blade should be around his neck. "Boo. So want to come along nice and quietly kid?" Chie said motion for Miyume to use the same Bakudo to tie these kids up together.

Prelude: Fairytale for a Demon Arc
The young and ambitious squad of Kaizo, Shoske, Aokiji, and Emilo had departed on top secret mission assigned by Captain Jyu Viole Grace. Captain Viole sent the squad into the Forest of Menos, where they would replace a withering seal on a massive boulder. On the mission, they encountered many types of hollows, and prevailed over all of them. Finally, they had reached their goal. A massive rock lying against a wall, with an unknown mystery behind it. In front of the boulder was a never before seen hollow, with a massive source or reiatsu but was low on intelligence. It was determined that Kaizo and Aokiji would take it on while Shoske and Emilo went to complete the mission. They fought valiantly against the humanoid guardian hollow and were near completion of their mission. It wasn't until an unknown being thwarted their plans, ultimately making them fail their mission. Although none of them could recall what entirely happened, little did the know the importance of the mission.

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The Forest of Menos had returned to its normal state, filled with hollows roaming and fighting about. However, there was a new addition in the forest. A massive hole where the boulder once stood. Hollows began to approach it curious of what was inside. A rhino-beetle looking adjuchas walked up to the hole, with a wide grin "Weak hollows, to scared to even approach this hole. This is why you cowards remained as hollows and I became an almighty adjuchas!!" Suddenly, a gust of wind came from the hole. They all turned to the hole, no longer paying attention to the boasting adjuchas. Even the adjuchas turned, taking a step back out of instinct. A massive blade came flying out of the darkness, piercing the adjuchas stomach. It took a step back, surprised that a blade was capable of piercing its tough hierro. It looked down at the blade then back up, opening its mouth up to fire off a cero "DIEEE!!!" Before it could charge the cero, several more blades came flying out, each one piercing the adjuchas once again. It took more steps back, blood coming out of its wounds "What are you" This time, dozens of blades came flying out of the darkness, stabbing the adjuchas until nothing was left. The hollows all jumped back, each one letting out a roar

Two sets of glowing eyes could be seen, slowly making their way to the entrance. Words could be heard, but was too silent to make anything out of it "Wher...." The eyes got closer, the glow enhancing "Where is my...." They approached even more, the hollows unsure of what to do. One of the hollows fired off a cero, causing a chain reaction. All of the hollows in the area fired off ceros at the two sets of eyes, causing an incredibly massive expllosion. A torrent of flames come out of the cave, along with smoke and debris. The voice had stopped along with the glowing eyes. All that could be seen was flames and smoke. The hollows stared at the flames, somehow entranced by it. Allurred by something inside of it. The flames had reached outside of the cave, beginning to spread through the forest.

Suddenly, a large tornado of wind came from the center of the fire, causing a massive tornade of flames with some gaps in it. A massive figure, accompanied by a canine companion were seen standing in the middle of tornado.



"Where...is...my....PRINCESS!!!!!" The figure let off an enormous amount of spiritual pressure, all of the hollows falling onto their knees. The flames were extinguished with the massive amount of spiritual pressure. None of them were capable of even looking up, their bones breaking and masks cracking just from the sheer pressure. One by one, each of their masks shattered. Not even the adjuchas were able to stand against the figure, their bodies and will shattering into pieces. The spiritual pressure subsided, leaving nothing but the tall figure and his canine companion. From the forest, dozens of hollows and adjuchas came out all ready to attack the figure. They attacked, wanting the enormous power that lied within. The figure lifted his right arm, a sword forming in his hand. Then, dozens of red glowing blades formed around him. He swung his sword, all of the blades firing off into different directions and slaying all of the hollows. "RAAAAAHHH!!!!" The man let out another burst of monstrous spiritual pressure, a massive tower of crimson reiatsu rising from his body. He was filled with rage

"I'd watch that temper if I was you....Ragnarok"



The same being that had thwarted Kaizo, Shoske, Aokiji and Emilo's mission was standing behind the massive man. Its face was emotionless, watching the Ragnarok's every movement. Ragnarok turned towards it, his eyes glowing more intensely "Did you take her? WHERE IS SHE!!!" Ragnarok appeared in front of the being before a blink of an eye, his massive blade swinging downwards to cleave it in half. The being grinned, raising its palm to stop the blade in its tracks. The two attacks met, dust being sent everywhere just from the impact. The two figures vanished, reappearing clashing with each other each time. Ragnarok appeared in front of the being, thrusting his blade towards the figures head. The being dodged the blade with ease, delivering a palm thrust to Ragnarok's solar plexus shortly after. Ragnarok was sent flying up into the air, blood coming out of his mouth. The being appeared above him, its leg raised. "You should of listened" The being kicked Ragnarok downwards with incredible strength, sending him crashing down into the floor below. The being stood above in the air, looking down at Ragnarok. Ragnarok got up, gritting his teeth and gripping his blade. Ragnarok raised his hand at the being, his palm open. Dozens of swords formed around the being, leaving him no room to escape. "Die" Ragnarok closed his hand, the blades went flying towards the figure, ready to meet at one spot. The being stood there, its eyes cold as the night sky. Before long, blades had surrounded it and entrapped it, each blade aiming to pierce and shred the being. The blades had formed a sphere of blades, leaving nothing alive...or so it would seem. Ragnarok got up "Its over...now to find my princess"

Suddenly, a chill went down Ragnarok's spine. All color and light in the Forest became void. Everything began to become lifeless and wither, even the quartz trees within the forests began to die and crack. Hollows began to drop like flies, their very life essence being drained. Ragnarok turned to the sphere of blades, his once red glowing eyes turning gray. The blades all shattered, the being was surrounded in a giant white glowing sphere. The sphere began to dim, turning black in no time with small specks of white within it. There was only a small bit of white remaining, which surrounded the being. The sphere appeared to be like the night sky, with the figure being the moon. Then, it vanished, appearing in front of Ragnarok. Its fist was sent into Ragnarok's stomach, his armor shattering. Before he could be sent flying, the being grabbed Ragnarok's face and slammed it down on his knee. The impact shattered Ragnarok's mask, revealing his blood drenched face. Ragnarok swung his blade at the being. The being stopped the blade, holding it between his index and middle finger. It quickly moved its finger, snapping the blade into two. It then kicked Ragnarok in the face, sending him flying into the air. Its eyes began to glow intensely "Lets see what you are made of" It fired off a massive Cero Oscuras from its eyes, engulfing Ragnarok in it and causing an expllosion of incredible proportions. The magnitude of the expllosion was so incredible that it could be felt nearly throughout all of Hueco Mundo, even Las Noches.

Ragnarok's body dropped onto the ground, stripped of his armor and strength. Blood was dripping from almost every inch of his body. The being slowly made its way towards him, casually walking towards him. It stood above him, looking down at him. Ragnarok had already come with the conclusion that this would be his end. "Hurry and kill me, so that I can finally see my princess in the next life" "She isn't dead" Ragnarok's eyes widened "W-what?" "I don't understand why you thought she died, or why you even attacked me in the first place. But she is indeed alive" Ragnarok was filled with happiness and anger "Where is she?!" He demanded. The being stepped on Ragnarok's neck, slowly pushing down on it Watch your tone It said, it a terrifying and demonic tone. It cleared its throat "You don't have enough power to get her back, but I can give it to you. All I ask of you is to do one thing, make everyone there suffer. Once that is done, then you have my permission to take you princess and leave" Tears of blood ran down Ragnarok's eyes "W-where is she?" The being smirked, removing its foot and lowering its hand to help Ragnarok up "The Soul Society"

Kaito Itonami
Followed closely by his feline companion, Kaito navigated the maze that is the Seireitei streets. "Why would they build it like this? I guess it's a good way to hinder an enemy from getting into important areas..." He mused as Sykes yawned indifferently. "Why do you even hang around? Not like you're ever interested in what I have to say." Kaito told the cat grumpily. Kaito stopped in front of the gates of a squad and looked down at the piece of paper he was given by another shinigami. It had a crudely drawn map on it but from what he could tell he was at the right place. "This must be Squad 10. Wait out here Sykes-ugh." The feline leaped up and used Kaito's head to springboard over the gate. Kaito sighed. Wish I could be as care free as him... He entered the compound and stood at the gate. He opened his mouth to call out and announce that he was looking to join but he stopped and stood there looking quite unsure. Should I even be here?

Expllo said
As the chunks flew into the sky, Gai jumped into the air with a spin kick sending three large rocks at different groups of Hollows. Most dissolved in the attacks, though others stayed alive as they ran back towards the group. Landing, he punched two other rocks that were gonna land into the Hollows that survived, they dissolved as well. He cracked his neck, he was doing way too much just for a couple Hollows. He didn't even need his Shikai out, he hadn't even used an ability yet, nor did he need to push out as much Spirit Energy. He looked towards his sister, "I hope you're having fun atleast," he said.

"Well I'll keep that in mind, better not lose it," Ayashi said with a small smirk as she continued looking around, "Yeah, pretty much. We should probably raise our energy to lead them somewhere else just so we don't make too much of a mess. That would create quite a problem.....I came out here with Ryuu and he showed me an abandoned place, so we could head over there while raising our energy to lead out the Hollow yeah?" she asked as she took out her Zanpakuto and began air walking towards the place, she then shunpo'ed while raising her energy a bit.

Ripping her Shikai out of a Hollows head she looked at her brother and shook her head before cutting a Hollow in half. "Not really. I know Im stronger than these weak things, not really fun beating up the weak. Besides that lazy man just gave us this so he could buy himself some time to get a real mission." Seki said as she got finished killing another Hollow before sighing. "Oh well, if i want something fun I can just go knock around some of the Squad Eleven guys."

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Nodding at Ayashi's idea, well an idea Ryuu came up with, he followed along behind her to the abandoned area, at least if the Hollows were above average they didn't have to risk getting innocents injured. Once there he took out his sword and started to raise his spiritual energy with her. he looked around seeing if any Hollows were coming out or hiding around. So far he saw none, but he could feel they were coming, or maybe he was just feeling the Hollow within him.

Kurisa said
Watching Rio Kaizo flipped backwards and whilst he was in the air he aimed his left index finger at Rio and fired off a Hado 1 then landed and skidded back as he then shot off a Hado 32 by holding his Zanpakuto out horizontally infront of him. Kaizo then shunpoed high into the air and grinned "You're going to have to try hard then! I may be unseated but I fight way above my league!" Kaizo then pointed his left palm down at Rio as he fired off a Hado 33. They weren't all necessarily meant to hit her and they did lack a lot of the power seeing as this was a spar but regardless...Kaizo had his reasons

Rio Okotaru Darishimo

"Heh heh, well someone's eager to fight" Rio giggled while being thrust backwards by Sho before shunpo'ing out of the way of the second Hado he fired. Kaizo then appeared in the air, firing another Hado which Rio also shunpo'ed out of the way of, however she gained a light graze on her right leg as she only narrowly missed the blast. Not much power was put into the blast so it didn't make a large explosion. Rio could sense this and smirked. "Well, I see you're a big fan of Kido, however that was a rather extensive start to this little match" Rio began focusing her energy as she spoke, condensing it in a way while waiting for Kaizo's next move.

Kurisa said
Shinji listened to Giovanni then nodded "I see...well your good work has been noted, however I do have to remind you to be careful out there...It isn't just hollows and weak criminals out there. We have Rogue Shinigami roaming around out there and we've had a few of our Shinigami murdered by them...of course...they are around the 45th and above districts as we are trying to push out and find them...just be careful...they are not weak...not at all. Sure you may encounter the odd one with less power than yourself but most will be above that level...they turned traitor for a reason..."

Giovanni didnt dare ask what that reason was. nor did he ask why squad 2, who was supposed to be responsible for taking care of such criminals wasnt taking care of it... instead he just nodded "i understand. I didnt come across them but that does explain the few large spiritual pressures I sensed while traveling." Giovanni didnt seem to concerned about it. however what did bother him was that one of the spiritual pressures that was large he had came face to face with. the woman that was taking care of the children maybe she was a deserter...maybe not. "on a unrelated not, i am ready to take the test to become a seated officer"

Phobos said
With every step Shoske step, she shadowed him. He walked faster, and so did she. He sighed, stopping and turning back to her "Are you gonna keep on following me?" She nodded her head multiple times. He turned away and began to walk. This time, he had no destination in mind. He couldn't go to Squad 11 with this young girl. He had the instinctive urge to fight at the moment, but he was with the small girl. Her presence helped him fight this urge Shoske picked up the pace, walking faster this time. He headed towards the outskirts of the Soul Society, wanting to get away from civilization. He stopped, turning back to see the small girl breathing heavily. He knelled down "Get on" Her face lit up as she jumped on his back so that he could give her a piggy back ride. This time, Shoske began to shunpo. He covered the distance much faster this time. It wouldn't take long before they were out of the Soul Society and in the forests outside of the Soul Society.

Seteno followed the man, trying to figure out where he was headed too. The man stopped, asking his unwanted companion if she was planning to keep following him which she nodded yes in response. The man continued on but at a faster pace after seeing the girl's response, speed walking towards the edge of the Soul Society. Seteno followed him but stopped after realizing he was going into a dangerous place. "Should I go? I can't really hold my own against a Hollow in a fight. Well, it's either risk encountering a Hollow or do nothing. Wait, I can just scream out for help or outsmart the thing. See isn't life the best? Allowing me the option to find my around things is something pretty cool but I have to hurry." He began shunpoing from tree to tree very fast, attempting to catch up with them.

Vongola_Hasayo said
"So, you value hope. That is a fine concept to hold onto." Daishin complimented and turned walking a few steps away. "If you are serious about joining my squad for the reasons you say then there is only one test I can administer." Daishin reached behind and under his haori drawing one of his black tonfa. "Poor all of your feelings into your blade and show me why it is you hope. One strike and you can tell me all about it." He said with a wise smile.

OOC: I just realized I missed a critical part of that statement, I left out the word Hope lol.

Shusuke was confused, not as to the directions, those were very clear but more so, how he would ascertain his worth just based off a slash. "Is this mystical captain voodoo?" he asked himself, unsure of his methods but knew not to question him. If he wanted him to strike his tonfa than he would. Shusuke nodded, "Yes sir." he said softly. He withdrew his zanpakuto slowly, allowing it's blade to brush against the sheath every inch of the way and then holding it out in front of him, perfectly aligned with his body. His left hand now positioned itself below his right, assuming a two handed posture, that of the kendo way. Perhaps he wasn't able to do what Captain You Xang asked of him, his experience was but a pebble in a pond compared to the captains. Getting this right was critical.

"Alright Tsukurite Yasuragi, flow into my blade. Be one with me, let us show the captain our strength!" he yelled to himself. He made one movement with his body, a lunge to close the gap between them. Shusuke's feet planted firmly in front of his notional opponent, his blade raised, looking no different than usual. He swung down hard, perhaps not with his full strength but pretty close. In the milliseconds before contact with Captain Yu Xang's tonfa, Shusuke reflected on this moment in time.

Axel said
Seteno followed the man, trying to figure out where he was headed too. The man stopped, asking his unwanted companion if she was planning to keep following him which she nodded yes in response. The man continued on but at a faster pace after seeing the girl's response, speed walking towards the edge of the Soul Society. Seteno followed him but stopped after realizing he was going into a dangerous place. "Should I go? I can't really hold my own against a Hollow in a fight. Well, it's either risk encountering a Hollow or do nothing. Wait, I can just scream out for help or outsmart the thing. See isn't life the best? Allowing me the option to find my around things is something pretty cool but I have to hurry." He began shunpoing from tree to tree very fast, attempting to catch up with them.

Shoske was in an open field away from the Soul Society. He knelt down "Alright, this is where the piggyback ride ends" The young girl frowned and pouted "Awww, fine" She said, getting off. Shoske took a couple steps away from her, unsheathing one of his zanpakutos. He turned towards her "Don't come close to me for now. If I appear to be unstable, got it?" He asked her. She didn't reply at first, just staring at him "Got it?!" He said louder. She snapped out of her daze and nodded her head "G-got it" She said hesitantly. Shoske turned away and took a deep breath. He closed his eyes, holding his hilt tightly. A breeze picked up, leaves flying everywhere in the fields. Shoske's eyes quickly opened as he swung his sword with rapid speeds, slicing the leaves in half. He wanted to see how much he grew without actually fighting any hollows. The young girl turned towards the direction of where Seteno was at and kept on staring at his location

Phobos said
Shoske was in an open field away from the Soul Society. He knelt down "Alright, this is where the piggyback ride ends" The young girl frowned and pouted She said, getting off. Shoske took a couple steps away from her, unsheathing one of his zanpakutos. He turned towards her "Don't come close to me for now. If I appear to be unstable, got it?" He asked her. She didn't reply at first, just staring at him "Got it?!" He said louder. She snapped out of her daze and nodded her head She said hesitantly. Shoske turned away and took a deep breath. He closed his eyes, holding his hilt tightly. A breeze picked up, leaves flying everywhere in the fields. Shoske's eyes quickly opened as he swung his sword with rapid speeds, slicing the leaves in half. He wanted to see how much he grew without actually fighting any hollows. The young girl turned towards the direction of where Seteno was at and kept on staring at his location

Seteno followed Shoske all the way out to an open field, stopping since there was no more trees he could jump on. "An open field? So life has once again provided me with another challenge that it wants me to conquer huh? Just when things were becoming dull, life always find a way to surprise me." He thought aloud but very lowly. The man unsheathed one of his Zanpakuto's after having a short talk with the girl about something he was unable to hear from the distance. Still, judging by what the man did next, it was pretty clear that he didn't want her getting to close him while doing some kind of leaf training session. "All those bags just to slice leaves? Maybe he has some kind of Hollow repellent in one of them but I didn't see him take out anything. Hmmm....what's this?" Something could be seen at the corner of his eye that made him turn his attention to it. After turning his attention to it, the thing at the corner of his eye was actually the girl, looking like she was staring directly at him which made Seteno wave happily in response.

rusty4297 said
Squad 3's MissionThe visible boy's eyes widened as Hikari shouted the secret about his and his brother's fighting style. He frowned slightly before seeming to hear something else. He stepped between Chie and where the invisible one had been, taking the kido head-on. He was definitely injured, but he continued to stand. "Don't hurt my brother!!" He shouted, but stopped. He turned around to see that his invisible brother had been trapped by Miyume. He frowned before letting his image dissipate. As he turned invisible, the other brother became visible once again. "-et me go!" The sound of the now-visible brother's voice seemed to have been silent to any but his brother while he was invisible, but had just now began being heard. The wound from Hikari clearly visible. (If anyone's character is really good with their eyesight, send me a message, I may have something for you to learn)

Miyume

Miyume watched as her Hado managed to capture one of the boys before the captured one became visible. "So first you threaten to kill us like a big shot and now you're asking me to let you go? I don't think so little one, you'll just have to wait until after I decide to let you go. Remember, you and your brother made the first move, I just made the second." She noted before placing her Zanpankuto into her mouth Zabuza style. She nodded to Chie in response, proceeded to aim her spare hand at what she figured to be the invisible boy's chest, judging by the way Chie had her Zanpakuto. "Hado# 4, Hainwai!!" Miyume yelled in a muffled voice, firing off a beam of crackling yellow Reiatsu from the aimed hand, that quickly took the form of a rope shortly after.

Garrison said
OOC: I just realized I missed a critical part of that statement, I left out the word Hope lol.Shusuke was confused, not as to the directions, those were very clear but more so, how he would ascertain his worth just based off a slash. "Is this mystical captain voodoo?" he asked himself, unsure of his methods but knew not to question him. If he wanted him to strike his tonfa than he would. Shusuke nodded, "Yes sir." he said softly. He withdrew his zanpakuto slowly, allowing it's blade to brush against the sheath every inch of the way and then holding it out in front of him, perfectly aligned with his body. His left hand now positioned itself below his right, assuming a two handed posture, that of the kendo way. Perhaps he wasn't able to do what Captain You Xang asked of him, his experience was but a pebble in a pond compared to the captains. Getting this right was critical. "Alright Tsukurite Yasuragi, flow into my blade. Be one with me, let us show the captain our strength!" he yelled to himself. He made one movement with his body, a lunge to close the gap between them. Shusuke's feet planted firmly in front of his notional opponent, his blade raised, looking no different than usual. He swung down hard, perhaps not with his full strength but pretty close. In the milliseconds before contact with Captain Yu Xang's tonfa, Shusuke reflected on this moment in time.

Daishin awaited Shusuke's attack. He smiled watching him really himself and his sword. "Now, don't hold back." He told him. Finally Shusuke charged and set his foot, relating his swing. Daishin merely raised his tonfa and let the blade fall upon it. He closed eyes as the sound of the clashing metal echoed for a couple moments. "We often mistake fighting as brutal conflict to get what we want. But the truth is it is another we try to understand each other. That is why when words fail we try and use force. The feeling of wanting to prove one's self when battling is you trying to make the opponent understand you. Every punch, every kick, every swing of the sword conveys more of what makes a person who they are. Their past, their experience, and reasons why they fight can all be pulled from a single strike." Daishin lowered his tonfa. "Always keep that strong spirit of hope. It'll serve to well in this squad."