Pass the Nirvana [Joint Training]

[Leonie Dallmann]

Ah, Hueco Mundo! It was quite interesting to think that she hadn't actually been to the land of the Hollows in quite some time. She'd been there what, maybe twice before? It was terribly difficult to tell. Especially given the amount of time that she'd been in the Vandenreich thus far. Though, this led for quite a number of opportunities! For one, the mission available to her today.

Alongside her, a small group of Privates ventured into the Hollow wastes. Tasked with leading a sort of 'training exercise' by one of the Captain Supervisors, Leonie felt herself unwilling to let anyone down. Such simply wouldn't be acceptable, and worked directly against her own goals. As such, she was here to get an amount of training done alongside some of the newer recruits. While she wasn't exactly in the most elevated position accordingly, she was still quite ready to promote at a point in the near future.

Perhaps this would be the key to taking her a step further?

She'd have to wait and see. For now however, she turned to look toward the small platoon that had been with her; three others, each of which tasked with participating in said excursion by one of the higher-ups. Ultimately, such was going to be quite a solid exercise to get the lot of them into shape, and to 'stress test' the capabilities of each individual there!

"Hm," Leonie started, "this area seems... barren. Surprisingly empty. How curious." Placing her index finger and thumb to her chin, not quite poking through her long sleeves, she did what she could to take in the surrounding area. If nothing else, it was quite surprising to see that there were so few Hollows in the area. Especially with a squadron of Quincy in Hueco Mundo. Realistically, they should've stuck out like sore thumbs. Perhaps a premonition of what was to come?

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{Leonie's Stats & Skills}
Type: Cunning

Leonie's Stats:

Strength: 50 [37]
Speed: 100 [100]
Reiatsu Strength: 50 [37]
Spiritual Pressure: 125 [156]
Senses: 50 [50]
Instinct: 100 [150]
Energy Sensory: 50 [50]
Healing Expertise: 0 [0]

Light Aura: 0
Dark Aura: 100
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Analyzing: 1 [Free]
Battle Analysis: 1
Calm Mind: 1
Strength of Will: 1
Pain Tolerance: 1
Learning: 1
Memory: 1

[Ghost Fenyx]

Such a wonderful world the land of Hollow was.
Ghost was just but a simple Quincy trying to get a bow in this crazy world. Was the spiritual energy here even good for the Quincy to take in? There was so much for him to learn today. But today was the day he was going to upgrade himself for the better or the worse.

Normally he trains by himself. But he was on orders to make connections and train with others. But would Hueco Mundo but the best place of all. To even do such a thing? Ghost could only smile as he watch the Quincy who was in front take lead.

She must know a few higher ups then he did. As she was task with being the lead while in this hell hole of a place.
It made him no different as long as he gets to see things die and make it home safely. Still he could not believe that he was even a Quincy and that is what he is still tripping about. Either way he was here now and it was time to step out of what was and into what is.

Looking on all he could do is see sand. Sand and more sand miles and miles away. Such was the case in his briefing reports.
But why was it only sand here. No homes no water no nothing. Just mindless beast eating each other to gain power. Thank the Holy Emperor the Quincy did exist. The Soul Reapers are useless in taking them down.

Still Ghost struggles to form a proper arrow made out of his reishi. But maybe that would change on this very day. As he saw the lead Quincy. He would then say to her.
"So ummm, what are we doing in the middle of nowhere again? He would ask with a serious yet joking tone.

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Current SP: 325

Current CTP:

Current TTP:

Current Ryo: 5,000



Type: Spirited
Rank 1: 25% increase to Spiritual Stats

Stat SP 325

Strength:25

Speed:25

Reiatsu Strength:75

Spiritual Pressure:100(25% increase to spiritual stats.)
1250 Reiatsu

Senses:25

Instinct:25

Energy Sensory :25

Healing Expertise :

Light Aura:80

Dark Aura:20

[Leonie Dallmann]

Being pulled from her thoughts, Leonie turned to face the individual that called for her; a masked Quincy named Ghost. Giving a soft smile, she spoke up once more. "Glad you asked," she started, a bit more lighthearted than usual, "we're here to get everyone here in combative shape. What better place to take care of that than in Hueco Mundo? Just, be careful not to take in ambient Reishi while we're here. Surefire way to get yourself poisoned, all things considered."

Chuckling softly to herself, Leonie took the opportunity to continue looking around. She wasn't particularly fond of putting up a façade toward the other recruits, but such was simply necessary if she wanted to get that leadership experience. "Oh, and no need to worry; so long as everyone's here, and we stay as a group, trekking through Hueco Mundo should make for quite a good experience for all of us."

As her words finished, a soft roaring of Hollows sounded from overhead; a premonition of what was to come. The sand slowly began to shift and move, as the roaring grew ever louder with time. A beast had been approaching. "Well? Seems we've got a bit of company. I trust you all have a semblance of an idea on how to fight, yeah?" She smiled. Nervousness was not a feeling that she radiated. Quite the opposite; Leonie had been filled with a distinct and almost unnatural calm.

Eventually, the hollow had been upon them; resembling something of a bull, Leonie held out her hand to allow a bow to manifest. Gripping the weapon, and channeling her reiatsu through it, she took aim toward the Bull. "Take aim!" She shouted, following in suit. Instead of an arrow, however, a small, swirling ball of ice rest at the tip of her weapon.

As the hollow scraped a hind leg against the sand, preparing to rush, Leonie let out one more shout; this time, a simple "Fire!" As she finished speaking, her own "arrow", shaped like a comet, and a few others from the other Privates fired toward the beast, slamming into the Hollow before it had the opportunity to charge.

Distraught from pain, and unbalanced from the newly-formed frostbite it had dealt with, Leonie couldn't help but smirk. This hollow seemed little match for a platoon of Vandenreich! Even more so, given the beast had been perfectly set up for a kill, should Ghost let loose an arrow into the beast's mask. Already, such an excursion had started off on a bit of a high note.

# of Active Properties: 1

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{Reiatsu Pool: 1,440/1,560}
-100 for Form Property Activation.
-20 for Class 6 Arrow.

[Ghost Fenyx]

As wind blew he would listen on to what the lead Quincy had to say. After she mentioned they was here to get in better combat shape so many thoughts. Would run through his head with no hesitation.
But Ghost wanted to do this he needed to do this. After all Yara and Uta was waiting for him.

As he would say again in response to what she said. "So we are hunting down Hollows then. That is perfectly fine if you ask me." As he said that he would wait. It was not long until the first target would appear. It took the form of a bull like creature.

For a Hollow to start to look different then the others. That would mean it would have had its fair share of Hollows to eat. As Ghost looked on he could tell by the spiritual energy it was letting off. As he watched the lead Quincy create her bow he would be in awe. As he has yet to learn how to manifest his in such a way.

Next he would see that she would summon not only a bow but looking closer. It had some sort of release to it. "Is that ice I see, did she already unlock a special release?" Ghost was tell new to the whole Quincy thing. But one thing was for sure. He knows the Holy Emperor grants a special power to a selection special Quincy.

Could this be hers or was this something else entirely? A smile would enter Ghost soul. As he would step up and pull out his bow.
Unlike the rest he still had to have his bow come out and play. The old fashion way which he was find with. So long as he was able to reach new heights.
Soon he would place an arrow within the bow. As he started to gather the Reishi he would take a deep breath.

Looking at the damage the others did. Ghost had but one choice and that was to end the Bull Hollow where it stood. If this thing was allowed to get out. Ain't no telling what it would do.
Just like that he would send his arrow flying at full speed and power.

With a shoot that went right though the Hollow mask. It was taking down within moments. As it's body went away. Ghost would look on and then would say to the lead Quincy. "Ok this one won't be a problem no more. So whats next for us to do?" He would say curious about it.

Notes 
Ghost ended the Hollow ( 1x Hollow defeated)

Spiritual Pressure:100(25% increase to spiritual stats.)
1250 Reiatsu 
1250-10= 1240

[Leonie Dallmann]

Taking her shot, and making note of Ghost's comment, Leonie simply smirked before quickly making a bit of distance between herself and the hollow. "Good eye, there!" She called out, "you're absolutely correct; His Majesty has already begun to grant me a number of abilities. I'm still learning them, myself, but progress is being made." In truth, she'd only just recently begun to utilize these abilities.

Though, something she found herself curious about; just what would Ghost be blessed with? Of course, time would tell on that, but she was awfully curious to see if something like that were to develop during their excursion today. If nothing else, she'd have to see what she could do to engineer such a situation. Perhaps it would go just as well as she'd hoped it would?

Being pulled from her thoughts, Leonie watched on as Ghost took a clean shot toward the Hollow, putting an arrow directly through the beast's head. Within moments, the hollow slammed to the ground, sliding along the sand it had prepared to dash across, and began to dissolve. The beast had been slain; and in quite an impressive fashion, as well.

"An excellent shot," she spoke, "perfectly placed, and with deadly efficiency, I might add. Seems someone's got a bit of power behind his bow, yeah?" She smiled. If nothing else, she was willing to lay the compliments on thick where necessary; such was a phenomenal morale booster, for most individuals. Especially in smaller groups! She wagered morale would raise by a margin of ~65%.

As Ghost spoke once more, asking just what the plan for the day was, Leonie chuckled. "More of the same," she spoke, "not too much different from that little routine. Though, if you'd like to make it a bit more interesting..." Reaching into a coat pocket, she produced a small coin-shaped object. Rolling it between her fingers, she made sure to be careful with the item. Last thing she wanted was to prematurely break it.

"I've a bit of hollow bait here, if we want to... up the ante a bit. If you all feel that it would be interesting, we can make it happen. Rest assured, nobody here will lose their lives in Hueco Mundo; not if I have anything to say about it. That said, perhaps it could be a bit of fun to see whom can kill more Hollows before we're to head back to Silbern~?"

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{Reiatsu Pool: 1,440/1,440}

[Ghost Fenyx]

Ghost would look on as the lead gave quite the boost. But that would not mean anything. If he still lacked the power. But he was in fact still grateful for the kind words. However he was without a doubt a bit worried. Because the lead showed him just how weak he was.

He needed a way he needed a chance a single moment. That would prove he could work. That could prove he belong and have what it takes.
He knows he have long way to go. But for now he needed to catch up with the Lead. That was when he heard the lead. She had something in her hands as well. Ghost never heard of such an item.

This peaked his interest to say the least. A contest of a sort to say the least. A smile would come over his face. A very big one it would be indeed.
This would put Ghost last mind set into the faye. By taking on multiple Hollow. If he could keep up with the lead. He should more then impress the higher ups and by that he meant the Emperor himself.

Ghost would look on and then would walk by her. He would then look at her and with a grinning smile would say. " I accept that and I will accept it with pride. I could use the training. So let us make this quick. I have things I need to experience and more information on the Hollow and their kind is needed."

Ghost was ready to truly access his powers more and more and he could feel it. He was growing with each kill. He knew with each kill he got. The more he would get stronger. But with that he knew he might get chosen to hold up a Letter. It was a wild theory but if he put the time in. Maybe just maybe he would be chosen.

Looking at the lead he would say to her. "Be warned you are superior at the moment. But with each kill I get. The stronger I become and that's facts.
But please if I have errors then help me correct them." As he said that he would await the wave of Hollow that will be coming shortly.

[Leonie Dallmann]

Hearing Ghost's agreement on the matter, Leonie gave an excited smile back. "Excellent!" She exclaimed, crushing the coin in her hand, and allowing what looked like dust to scatter in the wind. Within a short amount of time, the ground began to rumble. Though, nothing had shown up quite yet. It was difficult to say whether or not the hollow bait was going to work while they were in Hueco Mundo, but if nothing else it didn't hurt to find that out. After all, experimentation was key to learn more about the Three Worlds!

Listening to what Ghost had to say once more, Leonie offered words of encouragement. "Oh, don't say that!" She spoke in a jovial tone, "I might be a little ahead right now, but by no means does that mean it'll stay that way, nor does it mean I have more 'worth' than you. You've already proven yourself rather skilled to have made a shot like that! That said, if I see anywhere that might be apt to improve, I'll share. Deal?" Stretching her shoulders, Leonie peered around.

Seemed that things were finally beginning to kick off. As various hollows slowly began to close in around the lot of them, each shaped like a number of different animals, Leonie threw her arm down to her side, prepared to deal with these Hollows as quickly and efficiently as possible. They didn't seem to be anything all that strong; at least, not for a higher-level opponent. These were likely going to give the Squad of Quincy a bit of a challenge, but nothing too serious.

Taking a deep breath, Leonie readied her bow once more, aiming down a mantis hollow standing in front of her. "Let's get this going, yeah?" Firing another comet-like arrow toward the mantis, and burst of ice rang out from the wound she'd planted on the hollow's mask, splitting it open in a display of frozen beauty. Falling to the ground, the first hollow had been felled.

Running to her left as another beast screeched, Leonie pulled back another arrow, before letting it loose toward the Hollow's ankles. As the beast froze in place, pivoting on its now frozen ankle, she continued to circle around the beast, firing another volley of arrows toward the Hollow's side before finishing with a final shot on the beast's mask once more.

Taking a glance around her, and picking up that the crowd now forming around them wasn't likely to stop any time soon, she smiled. This afternoon was going to be quite fun! Even the other Privates were beginning to take down some other hollows as well; none seemed to be in the most danger, which was definitely a good sight. Today was to hopefully go quite well!

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{Reiatsu Pool: 1,320/1,560}
-120 for Class 6 Arrow x6.

[Ghost Fenyx]

It was up from this moment on. The hollow were coming and he was ready. As he started to gather the reishi best he could. He could tell it was a bit easier to do in this world then the living one.
This made him feel a bit at ease then before. However Ghost misunderstood what was going on within himself.

You see at first he had a hard time trying to gather reishi for his bow. To form an arrow of any kind.
Time and time again, he would barely make an arrow in time and nearly lost his life. But today was a breaking point for him. Ghost has grown a bit stronger and now he could feel it.

As he watched the lead take aim and taking down a Hollow. All he could see form after the shot was what appeared to be ice.
Was this person truly one of the elites? This put a smile on his face. As now he wanted to prove himself to the Emperor as well.

As it was his turn to take on a Hollow. A beast with no mind and a very dark soul. Ghost knew what was up. He knew he needed to show off something he had. Then a thought came into his head. As he remembered the lead telling him he had very good aim. A shot he had been training for quite some time.

It was paying off and it was starting to show. Soon he would see three small Hollows. Each reminder him of honey bees. The way each moved was something. But Ghost had something on them as well. He could easily follow their movements and predict where to shoot at.

With a smile on his fire he woudk take aim. The unsuspecting Hollow beast. Did not see it coming.
As Ghost would gather up the Reishi that was needed. Next thing next he would fire off there clean shoots.
Delivering three deadly mask shots. Taking down all three of them. This would put Ghsot kill count at four so far. With this new upgrade her was doing well on his own.

Notes
Ghost took down 3 Hollow
Spiritual Pressure:100(25% increase to spiritual stats.)
1250 Reiatsu
1240-30= 1210

[Leonie Dallmann]

Watching as Ghost took down a number of hollows as well, Leonie continued through with her actions, firing down hollow after hollow with about ten additional arrows. A soft smile rose to her cheeks as the afternoon progressed. If nothing else, getting this bit of training and combative practice in was good not only for her, but for the Quincy that joined her here as well. It was quite the scene; hollow after hollow dropping to the sand and dissolving, with each of the four Quincy that had been there putting in quite an amount of work.

It was exhilarating.

Though, eventually trouble would arise. In time, a small group of Hollows made note of their movements, before charging one of the two other Privates that had accompanied Ghost and Leonie. With a shout in surprise, the Quincy girl turned her head to face the group, before turning around and firing on the monsters. Most of those hollow went down without a fuss, but it seemed that one was a bit more resilient than the others. Furrowing her brow, Leonie ran toward the group, taking aim at the last resilient beast.

Firing another volley of arrows toward the Hollow, Leonie did what she could to aim for the beast's eyes. And, thankfully? She'd managed to make quite the shot. Blinding the beast in an instant, and causing it to wail and flail about, Leonie prepared for her next assault. Throwing a covered hand by her, and flicking her wrist downward, a spiritual steel hilt appeared from her hand, before igniting almost like that of a lightsaber. To those that knew what she wielded, it was a Seele Schneider.

Closing the distance between herself and the hollow, Leonie cleaved through the beast's legs, before turning around to rake upward into its stomach. As blood flew and the beast cried out once more, she turned around, before preparing to fire the arrow into the monster's mask, blasting directly through the monster. Within a few short moments, it had been dead, and no harm had come to the other Quincies in the group. "Take care of yourself, yeah?" She spoke, little emotion carrying through her voice.

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{1,170/1,560}
-100 for Class 7 Arrow x10.
-10 for Seele Schneider activation.
-50 for Class 7 Arrow x5.

[Ghost Fenyx]

It was a mass and a mess at the same time. But with each kill his smile grew wider and brighter. With each arrow he shot out his might and heart became even bigger. Ghost was more and more pride of himself. Even if he had a late start.

He was keeping up with the rest of them especially Leonie. The way she just came in and took down that Hollow. Looking on he would see her use her Seele Schneider as he was in amazed. He has yet to have one of his own yet. As a matter of fact he only ever had a Bow and that's about it.

Walking over to her as she dropped the last hollow around them. He would watch as the body slowly but surely went away.
Ghost would have a smile on his face as another group would show they self.
Ghost would then say to her. "As you know I am Ghost and I am new to all of this."

Slowly but surely he would continue on as he would then say. "I protect a small area myself and what not. But unlike today I am usually all along with going at it. I recently met another person like us and he have invited me to join the emperor ranks. But I still have a long way to go. Please show me where I can gain access to the Seele Schneider as well as other items I may need."

As he looked on he would see yet another hollow. But it was flying in the distance. Hollow he was no fool not joke. As he took aim at it. Slowly but surely the Reishi would come and form an arrow. Within the moment he would release it. Aiming right for the mask and getting a clear shot on it.

As the giant hollow bird was struck it fell right to the ground. The fall was so great it started shaking the ground.
Soon enough as he looked on the Giant Hollow Bird would stand up again and spread it's wings. Ghost would say out loud. "That never happen before. There goes my perfect one shot kill streak."

[Leonie Dallmann]

Nodding her head while hearing Ghost's words, Leonie reached into her coat pocket. Pulling out a Selee Schneider, and tossing the hilt over to the Quincy, she pointed hers toward the ground. "Here," she spoke, "focus your reiryoku through the hilt, and force it outward; similarly to how you'd fire an arrow. Keep reiryoku flowing into it, and you'll be able to use it as a solid weapon."

As if to demonstrate, she watched ahead as another hollow roared, charging the girl and the group. As if on queue, she sprinted toward the beast, holding a low stance with the weapon, wielding it like she would a rapier. As it closed in on her, she quickly pierced three large holes in the beast's side, before rotating around it as it stumbled to the ground in pain.

Slowly walking over to the hollow thereafter, the girl followed through with the same maneuver she'd done for most individuals thus far, slashing through the beast's mask with relative ease. Turning back to Ghost, the girl nodded her head. "No need to fret," she spoke, "such a streak isn't going to last; especially while you look toward higher-end foes. Even just looking at those Shinigami dogs' and their seated officers; the odds of felling a single one with no more than one arrow is going to be a goal that really only the Sternritter are capable of."

Turning her attention back toward the field ahead of them, the girl let out a breath. For the time being, most the hollows that had been in the area were relatively cleared out, even despite the hollow bait. It would probably be a little before more had arrived. Turning back toward the squad she'd brought with her, the girl spoke to everyone. "Everyone all right? No injuries, damages that need to be addressed?" She waited for a response from everyone, before letting out a soft sigh. She was relieved, if nothing else.

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{1,160/1,560}
-10 for Selee Schneider maintenance.

[Ghost Fenyx]

He was getting better and better at this. With each hollow defeated it was clearly making him grow with pride. It was causing him to gain a boost in his ego. This was what was needed. As he had much more to prove to himself and to the Emperor. 
Ghost would look on as he had a smile on his face. 

He was glad that his voice went heard and he had a say in things. As he looked on at his fellow Quincy. She would hand him his very own sword like thing. It was very odd to him. As he thought that Quincy used only bows. 
But he clearly has more to learn if anything. 

This put a even big smile on his face as he learned. To even use the thing. He would have to use his reiryoku. As he looked on he would watch the other Quincy do what they did best. 
As he saw Leonie go all out. It would put a smile of pure joy on his face. Soon it would be up to him. As he started to channel his reiryoku. Soon his very on Steele would be activated. Soon Ghost would walk up to the down bird Hollow and just like that. He would end the hollow life. 

As he looked on he would start to check over the newly given Quincy weapon. It seems this thing is good for up close combat. That was perfect for Ghost. As now he had a better way to defend him if that is ever the case. Soon he would look on to see that they truly cleared out this area of the Hollow. 

Ghost would look on and this would respond to the question that was asked. "Yeah im fine and it looks like we all made it. This was such fun. I could feel my spirit growing ever so more." Ghost would look on and then take a deep breath. "Yeah I need to get stronger as there is much that I need to do. I want to slay a the strongest hollow and soul reaper. I heard they had very powerful members that are like a captain or something. But what about the hollow world. Do they too have Captains?" He would ask curious at it. 

[Leonie Dallmann]

Leonie found herself chuckling softly with Ghost's words. "Well, you might have a fair amount of time before you reach any point like that," she started, "to earn strength and repute in His Majesty's army is no small task. Especially for those that are new to the line of work, like you or I. We've a good while to go before we reach such a point, mm?" She chuckled, taking a few steps back.

While she walked, she glanced around the remainder of the recruits in the area. If nothing else, it was a pleasure to see that this operation had been a success. They'd likely need to get things situated later on regarding this group, but for the time being, everyone was safe. No casualties, and minimal injuries. A successful operation, Leonie thought to herself. She was thrilled this was the case!

"To answer your question," she spoke, "there are quite a number of stronger Shinigami; those that rival our Lieutenants, those that rival our Captains, and even those that rival His Majesty's chosen, the Sternritter. As much as it pains me to say, the Shinigami are no slouches. They're quite the force to be reckoned with, especially if you go in underprepared against them. It's safe to say that neither of us are quite ready enough to take on a Captain, yet, but soon enough, aye?"

Chuckling to herself, the girl pointed the tip of her Seele Schneider toward the ground, before deactivating the weapon. "Perhaps now wouldn't be a bad opportunity to return? Given this operation proved itself successful, and everyone here was able to get a fair amount of training in?" She gave the most genuine smile she could. What else was she to do? For the first time in a while, she was glad.

[Ghost Fenyx]

This was fun for him. He had a great time and was happy to see more like him.
But today with all its glory had left him tired and drained. The only reason the group did not faint. Was because they were in the world of the Hollow.

They were able to gather Reishi more and better. Unlike other groups who simply control it. Quincy was the master of it. This also gave him a simple smile if anything. Plus he gains a new ally in this Quincy whom he came here with.

Maybe they will link up again to take down more enemies of the Emperor. But one thing was for sure and that is he could feel that he had gotten stronger. He could feel even closer to his goal of taking down that hollow hybrid soul dealer. He would yawn as the other Quincy called it a day.

True he was tired and he could use the rest. There was no point in taking down more Hollow they all took down more than one hundred together. Now that is saying something. Beside his fingers were starting to hurt. "Yeah let's go home. This mission has long been done. Next Time let's go after stronger prey."

Notes
Ghost has gained a Seele Schneider and Ginto Tubes to use 

Class 7 Techniques
Technique Name: Sprühen (Sparkle)

[Kitai Yoru]

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