The Golden Dawn (Satsuki/Gestalt)

[Satsuki Busujima]

Satsuki has never been to Norway before! As sure as she was that the country was a beautiful place with beautiful people, this part of Norway wasn't at all. She found herself with a few other Shinigami academy students, and one member of the 4th Division, in an incredibly cruddy dock. It smelt like dead fish, bad beer, and a lot of watered down spray paint from the various tags in… norwegian? Was that their language? Norwayese? Whatever it was called it didn't matter, this place was stinky and gross and Satsuki wanted to go home and take a bath as quickly as possible.

But more important than the aftermath of their mission was the mission itself. Satsuki, for the first time outside of her Zanjutsu classes had her Asauchi on her side, she was on an excursion with several other talented members of the Shinoreijutsuin to the world of the living to eliminate their first Hollows. They would pair off into groups of three members and go to a sector, and if a Hollow popped up, they would work together to slay it. Satsuki's personal goal would be to land some decent hits with the Kunai and Shuriken she brought with her.

While she got lucky to have the healer, Gestalt with her on her squad, however she also had an idiot in her squad. Steven Friedland was a Shinigami who hoped to get into the 11th Division, he was brash, loud, and annoying. But he was exceptionally strong, and hopefully he would make himself useful.

After some quick travel they arrived at their location. “So now what do we do? Just wait for a Hollow to appear?” Satsuki asked, keeping her voice relatively low, her hand resting on the hilt of her Asauchi, both to be ready to draw it, and because she thought it made her look exceptionally cool.

“You're waiting on just one? Hopefully we get ten I can take on all by myself! Looks like I got extra lucky getting the healer in my group to patch me up after right Gramps?” Steven shouted out as he rested his Asauchi, still in its sheath atop his shoulder.

Satsuki let out a long sigh and crossed her arms, already wishing this was over. She glanced over to Gestalt, their healer and superior, wanting to chip in and say something, but unsure of what. She simply stayed silent.

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Holy Father, if it's your will, let us not meet any hollows on this excursion. It may be the goal however. . . I worry we are not up to the task . . . for reasons. In Jesus name I pray. Gestalt had only recently left the academy, having joined up with Squad 4 with the hope of being. . . well really anywhere but on the front lines. Gestalt did have to admit however, that this barely constituted as "front lines". With that thought in mind, he hoped that even though they were meant to "slay some hollows" that they wouldn't find anything. It wasn't exactly like they were in a spiritually potent area. . . Or at least as far as he could tell. Though to be fair their initial entrance to the dock was about what you'd expect from a near isolated town. It was barely taken care of and several of the wooden planks were capable of shifting or falling off at any moment. A couple groups of shinigami had the misfortune of even falling into the water. . . Gestalt had to hold in a chuckle as had they paid attention to where they were walking, they would have noticed near immediately the problem child.

Glancing over at the students for his group Gestalt sighed mentally. He was supposed to be in charge of them . . . mainly for the squad 11 to be. Gestalt despite having only been in Squad 4 for a short time had seen Steven around several times over. . . and those who he'd beaten up. He acted the same now as he had then, loud and brash. And like a true squad 11 member unconcerned with the requests of squad 4 if it didn't involve the personnel in the process of fixing him up. Which was why he was present to "minimize the damage" he may cause to himself or others. Gestalt wasn't terribly certain he could stop him if he wanted to in all honesty. Gestalt wasn't given an asauchi at the moment because of his admission to squad 4. So, all he had to work with was his fists and the basic martial arts knowledge he had.

As for the other member. . . Something with an "S" that sounded normal for the Soul Society but foreign as hell to him. She seemed to be more quiet and to herself. Not much was said between them and she was more or less following the near vow of silence Gestalt had chosen to take. That is until they finally made it to the heart of the city itself. A quiet and quaint place with a number of people walking around and a few cars. In truth even though it was the middle of the day, it was fairly quiet. And the fact that they were effectively surrounded by hills? Small mountains maybe didn't go unnoticed by Gestalt. In truth he was in awe. Venice didn't any anything similar from the houses, to the color of the water, to the sheer amount of green plant life, and certainly not the walls of earth encompassing the town.

In truth? Gestalt would definitely request to come back here at some point. If only to be able to walk around in the forests and rocky terrain. See what animals and plants were present in this foreign land. Until then however he needed to focus on the task at hand, which was ever so aptly brought up by their female companion. Though before he could say anything he was interrupted by Steven. . . and subsequently called an old man with certain expectations put on him. He frowned some, not in annoyance but from tiredness. . . and some disappointment in the situation at hand. He then scratched his head before looking over at both of them and speaking now that he was given a chance. "My child, while your zeal for taking on hollows is appreciated. . . We'd be just as blessed to not run into any. Especially considering I do not have the power to heal you. Such blessings have not been bestowed upon me yet. So please. . . try not to injure yourself again."

Gestalt then looked over at Satsuki, intent on answer her question. "As for your question, that is about the long and short. We walk around and patrol the area. At least from what happened while I was in the academy. In truth . . . I've not seen a hollow since joining the academy. At least not one that was not in a textbook. While we are here however, we can take in the town in stride. As for where to start. . . I suggest we pick a direction and begin our walk." Gestalt waited for a moment to see if either had a preference on where to go. He wasn't certain Satsuki would say anything but Steven. . . that was a man with opinions. God bless the man. Gestalt had no preference in the matter and if anything was more inclined to just let his feet take him a direction. Should none say anything he would do just that and start walking down the streets. If they chose a direction he'd follow behind and look around the town in silent appreciation.

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{Reference images}
For the dock:



For the town overall:

[Satsuki Busujima]

Satsuki’s eyes went wide. Our healer lacks the ability to heal us? What the hell is going on? At least I got to find out before getting hurt I suppose… she thought to herself before regaining her composure. Her hand moved off the hilt of her blade to point due south, and she began walking.

“I guess we’ll just patrol this direction then and hope for the best.” She led them forwards, Steven clearly annoyed by the entire situation but keeping it to himself for now. Now that they were off the disgusting docks, Norway was pretty nice! All the different colored and shaped buildings was a nice change of pace from the soul society, she was initially put off by the wasted space between buildings, but the foliage that was there instead was quite nice. The smell of trees and flowers definitely got the smell of those docks out of her mind too. Satsuki wondered if they had spider lilies in Norway.

Her thoughts were quickly cut off by the sound of a Hollows scream echoing through the silent air. It was coming from the South West, and it sounded to her like it was pretty close. Satsuki unsheathed her sword and switched to a more defensive stance, keeping her eyes focused towards the direction of the noise.

“Finally! A chance to show off my awesome power!” Steven drew his Katana, holding the sheath in his off hand and rushed towards the sound of the noise, which very quickly revealed itself. The Hollow was a massive lumbering Gorilla esque beast, with the trademark White mask covering its face. She was pretty scared, her hands were trembling, but she needed to get over it.

“My name is Steven Friedland! I'll be your opponent!”

“Shouting your name before battle, such a foolish Shinigami tradition.” The hollow roared out, its voice as horrifying to Satsuki as its yell. But the Hollow was distracted, its attention fixed on Steven, maybe he was making himself useful, even if it wasn't intentional. Satsuki performed a simple Shunpo to get herself on top of the roof across from the Hollow, her landing was alright, her recent training had paid off. The beast hadn't noticed her flash step, even with her red hakama standing out against the roof of the building, Steven was still distracting him, perfect. She stuffed her hand into a fold in her top and pulled out one of her Kunai, carefully aiming and throwing it directly towards the Hollows eye.

“Very well! I will honor your tradition Steven Friedland. My name is Hectoph-” his speech was cut off as the Kunai made impact into the small nose hole in the Hollows mask, causing it to recoil in pain and let out another one of those echoey screams. Satsuki pumped her fist and let out a silent, Yes!

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{Stats}Reiatsu used 50
Reiatsu: 610/660
Stats:
Strength 50 - 25% = 36

Speed 50 + 35% = 66

Reiatsu Strength 35 - 25% = 25

Spiritual Pressure 50 + 35% = 66

Instinct 50

Senses 50

Energy Sensory 15

Light Aura 50

Dark Aura 50

Healing Expertise 0

Skills:

Analyzing 1
Imitation 1
Strength of Will 1
Weapons 1
Acrobatics 1
Heat/Cold Tolerance 1
Stealth 1
Anti-Stealth 1
Disguise 1

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{tech used}
Technique Name: Shunpo (Flash Steps)

Class: 7

Technique Type: Kidō

Technique Element: None

Technique Description and Effects: A movement technique that allows the user to move faster than the eye can follow. The focal point that determines the basis of this technique is speed. As speed is the main point of the technique, the method is best characterized by how fast one can get from Point A to Point B in the least amount of steps. Training and skill are what determines how fast a user of Shunpo can move. Those of little skill in the technique or those who haven't used it for an extended amount of time would obviously be out of practice, causing those individuals to be considerably slower. This requires the use of more steps to move the same distance and become tired more easily in a shorter amount of time. A single step magnifies speed for that step by ten times. Shunpo uses fifty Reiatsu per step. This one is automatically learned in the academy. All Shinigami know this when created. This technique does not take up a technique slot.

How to use technique: Focus of Reishi around the feet area and launch off into a single blurring step. It is not unlike teleportation in appearance, but it is simply extremely fast movement. It is often used to gain an edge in a single moment of combat or to dodge incoming attacks.

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The expressions of his companions said more than enough for Gestalt. Steven, very visibly so, and Satsuki had her eyes speak for her. Seemed neither were quite aware of his lack of medical abilities. He sighed quietly to himself. It made sense why they were displeased. Being in Squad 4, the medics division, one would expect that all members would have some level of medical capability. Sadly, though as a new recruit to the squad Gestalt was still in the process of learning any sort of healing capabilities. Unlike other forms of kido, Kaido was not taught as part of the skillset every shinigami should learn. At most it was briefly mentioned in a few textbooks about kido. Unlike Hado and Bakudo which were far more prevalent and directly taught.

While Gestalt lost himself in his mind a little it seemed Satsuki had decided where they would go. Something that he was grateful for given that he wasn't certain anyone wanted to hear anything else from him. Even after a couple centuries and I still cannot help others. God bless. I need to ask the other officers to teach me Kaido so I can do basic healing. Espe- Gestalt was immediately dragged out of his thoughts when he heard the sound of the hollow. Part of him tensed up while another part started mentally prep for the fight ahead. First and foremost being taking deeper breaths to calm himself. It took a few breaths but by the time he made it with the group to the source of the howl the mental static was quieted.

His eyes looked over the hollow as Steven decided to face it head on. To no one's surprise. However, when Gestalt tried to keep an eye on Satsuki, he quickly found out she was gone. He hummed wondering if she'd run off to hide or had even joined them in the first place. His answer was a few moments after the fact when the gorilla started to cry out and a knife was sticking out its mask. Seem's she's around somewhere thankfully. Focusing back on the hollow Gestalt needed to try and add some sort of lasting harm to this thing. Sadly, with no weapon to speak of that limited his options, namely to the martial arts he had some basic training in. Though he wasn't sure how well it would fair against a beast as opposed to a person. Still, it was worth a shot.

Taking a moment to breath Gestalt glanced over the hollow. It hands were occupied with it's face, and it was busy trying to get the knife out of one of it's face holes. Meanwhile Steven would likely take the brunt of it fists given he was in front of it. At least he was physically capable so Gestalt didn't think it necessary to be concerned yet. However . . . he could try to make it easier on them, namely if the beast was forced to it's knees or knocked completely on it's belly. That meant he'd have to aim for it's knees. "For the knee's it is. Grant me strength lord, I'm going to need it." With a shunpo of his own Gestalt placed himself on the Gorilla's right side towards it's hind leg. Thankfully giving him a bit of distance from the arms and it's immediate scope of sight.

From there Gestalt immediately took his stance, right leg behind him, left leg forward, body turned and with his arms kept close to his sides. Once in position he immediately threw his leg forward and up with the goal of hitting the side of the lower leg and raising his leg up high for the follow up. The follow up was simple and executed once his foot was about head level. He'd bring his leg back down with all his strength to the backside of the gorilla's knee. The goal being that if he could hit the gorilla hard enough, he'd manage to force it to it's knee and leave it open for Steven or Satsuki to press the attack. As for Gestalt however, assuming all went well he'd try to stay behind the gorilla, especially if his kick worked. Lord knew that if it worked he'd use it as much as necessary to keep the beast down.

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{Stats and Skills}
Current Stats:

Strength: 50

Speed: 50

RS: 50 (25)

SPPR: 50 (75)

Instinct: 25

Senses: 50 (25)

ES: 50 (75)

HE: 0


Without Sasei Oni

LA: 80

DA: 20


Current Skills: (7/15)

An Zam - 1

Calm Mind - 1

Pain Tolerance - 1

Anti-Stealth - 1

Acrobatics - 1

Damage Recovery - 1

Battle Analysis - 1

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{Reiatsu}
-50 for Shunpo

750 - 50 = 700

700 reiatsu remaining

[Satsuki Busujima]

Satsuki was still celebrating her successful attack on the Hollow. While it screamed and howled in agony, she was still fist pumping from the roof, her breathing was quick and uneasy. This was a big victory for her! She could hit a stationary target when she was training, but she had never hit a real moving Hollow before! She knew it was unwise to be celebrating just hitting a target, and she should save herself for when the opponent was defeated, but she couldn't help herself! She looked back down at her teammates.

Back on the ground, Steven was initially quite upset at his two teammates assisting him, he wanted to fight the Hollow by himself, let them get the next one! But it was far too late to complain about it, and though he didn't want to verbalize it, he was a little scared of the whole situation, his hands where sweating, and his grip was maybe a little too tight. He watched carefully as Gestalt attacked the back of the Gorilla Hollows knee, causing it to stumble. Maybe the old healer was useful in a fight after all?

“Great attack, old man!” He shouted out, the ‘old man’ sounding a lot more endearing this time compared to the last. He gripped his Katana and rushed towards the other knee, making a clean cut that caused blood to spray from the wound. The Hollow crashed downwards, holding itself up with only its massive arms.

Back on the roof Satsuki attempted to calm herself down after her initial pop off, her teammates had continued to engage the target, and she needed too join them, celebration could come later after they survived. She slowed down her breathing, focused on the target, and took out a few more Kunai. Her hands where shaking as she threw them, which caused a few to not hit their target, one of them hitting the ground pretty close to Gestalt.

After taking a few more hits the Gorilla Hollow let out a massive echoing scream, tilting its masked face upwards. With its knees in agony, and dug into the ground below it, it began to slam its gargantuan fists into the ground, causing mini tremors as it did. Steven struggled for balance, using the hilt of his Asauchi to steady himself. Satsuki tried to hold still on the roof, but lost her footing and fell, she attempted to land gracefully, but . . . didn't, landing on her side instead.

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{Stats}
Reiatsu used 50
Reiatsu: 610/660
Stats:
Strength 50 - 25% = 36

Speed 50 + 35% = 66

Reiatsu Strength 35 - 25% = 25

Spiritual Pressure 50 + 35% = 66

Instinct 50

Senses 50

Energy Sensory 15

Light Aura 50

Dark Aura 50

Healing Expertise 0

Skills:

Analyzing 1
Imitation 1
Strength of Will 1
Weapons 1
Acrobatics 1
Heat/Cold Tolerance 1
Stealth 1
Anti-Stealth 1
Disguise 1

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Gestalt sighed in relief as the gorilla did take notice of the kick on its knee. Even better was with Steven taking note and following his lead by attacking the other knee. This was good, they'd be able to effectively pin it down which meant it'd struggle to get back up. Or at a minimum delay it. Gestalt kept his mind focused on the next move. They needed to kill it but they needed to ensure it was crippled. He'd not broken the leg and the cut likely wasn't enough alone on the other to ensure the gorilla in a bit could get back up. It was, after all, likely more physically capable than them if it's size was anything to go by. That's when Gestalt barely noticed he'd almost been hit by . . . daggers? Oddly shaped knives if nothing else. He tilted his head as he noticed the closest one that was by his right foot.

Glancing at where he believed they came from he immediately saw Satsuki. So that's where she went. . . Seems she attacks from a distance. Good to know. Then the plan is straightforward. Satsuki will distract the hollow. I'll continue to pin it. And Steven, the most physically capable, will kill it. God willing it's a good enough plan. Looking down at the kunai, Gestalt immediately grabbed it in his hand and took note of where the others were. Looked like 2 more were about 3 feet apart and 2 feet away from him. He could use them later. For now, he knew where this one would go. However his ape companion had decided it's own action.

Bringing up one arm and slamming it down, only to follow with the other. Gestalt let his instinct direct him and jumped up to avoid the first tremor. However, given this thing hadn't moved it's legs the next part was easy enough. As Gestalt fell down he'd grab the kunai with both hands and let himself fall down onto the leg of the gorilla. The kunai aimed for the backside of it's knee and getting shoved in deep enough that even Gestalt knew it'd be hard to pull out alone. Well. . . for them. This however meant he was subject to the tremors full force. There was no standing up for him and the most he could do was quickly grab onto the leg of the gorilla and wait out the tremors. Which in hindsight, might now be worse given he'd just shoved a knife into it's knee and fully taken it out of commission. Lord forgive me but, fuck me.

[Satsuki Busujima]

Satsuki rose to her feet, quickly tossing another Kunai at the beast's face. Now holding its full attention. “You bitch! I'm gonna devour you!” It screamed through the pain as it dragged itself closer to her using only its arms. She felt a chill run down her spine, the thought of getting eaten terrified her, that thing's mouth was so disgusting, what a horrific place to die! She performed a flash step down the street, not quite running away but making some more distance between her and the hollow. She stumbled at the end of her step, almost tumbling down to the ground, she dug her hand into her robes again and threw out a handful of shuriken at it, a few of them grazing off him and hitting Steven, giving him small cuts on his arm.

“Hey! Dont run away from me bastard!” Steven rushed to Satsuki, standing between her and the Hollow, his sword raised high ready to make another wild swipe. Satsuki wondered where their healer had gone, after his attack on the beast's knee. She noticed him clinging on to its leg, a dagger deep in it. 'Good hes alive, and at least hes got a weapon now... I guess?' she thought to herself. “Don't get distracted by this little knife throwing fly over here! Your fights with me!” Satsuki sighed at the comment but got herself back into a combat stance, Steven was an idiot but perhaps he could provide Satsuki with a good opportunity to strike.

“You Shinigami bastards! I'm going to make you pay!” The Hollow spoke before he opened his mouth and let out another horrific scream. Satsuki was scared, beads of sweat were running down her forehead and getting into her eyes, her hands where shaking, she needed to take a deep breath and focus, but did she even have time to? How did people DO this? She had no time to think, Satsuki retrieved the last of her tools from her robes, a small black firebomb, lit it, and chucked it into directly into the Hollows mouth. "Wait for it to go off and then go in for the kill!" she screamed as she saw the bomb go directly in.

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{stats}Reiatsu used 50
Reiatsu: 560/660
Stats:
Strength 50 - 25% = 36

Speed 50 + 35% = 66

Reiatsu Strength 35 - 25% = 25

Spiritual Pressure 50 + 35% = 66

Instinct 50

Senses 50

Energy Sensory 15

Light Aura 50

Dark Aura 50

Healing Expertise 0

Skills:

Analyzing 1
Imitation 1
Strength of Will 1
Weapons 1
Acrobatics 1
Heat/Cold Tolerance 1
Stealth 1
Anti-Stealth 1
Disguise 1

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{Tech used}Technique Name: Shunpo (Flash Steps)

Class: 7

Technique Type: Kidō

Technique Element: None

Technique Description and Effects: A movement technique that allows the user to move faster than the eye can follow. The focal point that determines the basis of this technique is speed. As speed is the main point of the technique, the method is best characterized by how fast one can get from Point A to Point B in the least amount of steps. Training and skill are what determines how fast a user of Shunpo can move. Those of little skill in the technique or those who haven't used it for an extended amount of time would obviously be out of practice, causing those individuals to be considerably slower. This requires the use of more steps to move the same distance and become tired more easily in a shorter amount of time. A single step magnifies speed for that step by ten times. Shunpo uses fifty Reiatsu per step. This one is automatically learned in the academy. All Shinigami know this when created. This technique does not take up a technique slot.

How to use technique: Focus of Reishi around the feet area and launch off into a single blurring step. It is not unlike teleportation in appearance, but it is simply extremely fast movement. It is often used to gain an edge in a single moment of combat or to dodge incoming attacks.

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Gestalt held onto the ape's leg for like his life depended on it. . . which frankly it did. Thankfully while he rode through the tremors with less grace than he would have preferred he ended up managing through them. In part because Satsuki and Steven had made sure to thoroughly distract the beast. This gave Gestalt a moment to let go and slowly get back up to his feet. He took a few deep breaths as the tremors really took it out of him given, he hadn't been in a real fight in a long time. His former self would be at least mildly disappointed that he didn't even get himself a real weapon, let alone that he didn't finish the fight by now. He rolled his eyes mentally at the notion before glancing around him.

It didn't take long for him to find the remaining kunai from before. Now intermingled with some shuriken. Note to self, get Satsuki to clean up these random weapons. Lord knows we don't need humans or someone else getting hurt from them. It took a moment, but he quickly ran over, without stomping onto a shuriken and grabbed the kunai. With a glance back he had to determine what the next play was. Well, it looked like Satsuki and Steven were still keeping it distracted however Satsuki was struggling. At least mentally. Between how her body was shaking and the excessive sweating he could tell she was flailing. Lord above, keep me on the straight and narrow. I'm going to let my past take over for a moment.

With another deep breath he got into position and shunpo'd next to the beast. Without hesitation he jammed the kunai into ear with the blade being pushed a quarter way in. Not enough it seems. Let's see how it handles this. From there he shifted his stance and spun himself on his left leg. Using the bit of momentum, he kicked the butt of the kunai using the sole of his foot, fully intent upon ensuring the kunai went as deep as was possible into this thing's skull. However, as he drew his leg back to himself, he realized Satsuki had thrown a bomb at it and the stupid beast had practically eaten it. "SATSUKI TELL SOMEONE NEXT TIME YOU CARRY AN EXPLOSIVE!!

Gestalt immediately ran off as quick as he could to avoid the explosion and in truth, he would have loved to shunpo away. The issue being his legs still weren't used to the movement, so he needed time to rest between uses. Which unfortunately meant he was stuck to running like a bat out of hell. God willing he'd only suffer being coated in blood, viscera, and be pelted with a few shrapnel or other body parts. Seriously is this what kids nowadays have access to?! I can't believe we just let people have EXPLOSIVES on them! We didn't even get taught how to use them in the schoolhouse so how the hell does she know how to use it let alone have it?!

[Satsuki Busujima]

“FUCK!” The beast screamed as is swallowed the bomb, its massive arms beat its chest in a poor attempt to force the bomb out of itself, but it was too late. The bomb detonated inside of the Hollow, not big enough to cause a massive explosion, but defiantly enough to end its life. Steven quickly dashed towards it, making a massive swipe at its hollow mask, splitting it in half and causing its body to fade to black and begin to slowly disintegrate and blow away into the beautiful Norwegian sky. Steven dealt the final blow with his Asauchi, meaning its soul would now head towards the Soul Society.



Satsuki stood in awe of her work for a few moments before losing her composure and hopping up and down while pumping her fist. “Yes! I did it, I knew sneaking in those fire bombs would pay off!” her usual cold demeanor faded away, just like the Hollow they had slain, as she reveled in her victorious bomb throw. She slid her blade back into its sheath and started to breath a little more slowly to calm herself down, but her heart kept beating faster and faster as the adrenaline ran through her from her first battle. She gently patted her chest, trying to slow her heart, "We did it! What do we do no exactly? Just go back? Is there more?"



Meanwhile Steven sheathed his own blade and rested it over his shoulders. "I'd say we should get patched up, but our Healer here cant handle that for us." He raised a shaky hand and pointed at him "But you've got the most experience amongst us, what do you reckon we should do?". Satsuki approached their healer and gave him a 'thumbs up pose' "Sorry if some of my Kunai hit you, I got a little panicked a few times there!" she said, Steven making a grunt of disapproval in the background.

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Gestalt continued running until he heard the explosion. Though he dared not turn around lest he get pelted with something. Which he did but not nearly as much as he was expecting. He was mostly hit with a few chunks of flesh and blood on his backside. It was. . . warmer than he'd have preferred. He was unfortunate enough to have some of the blood actually hit his neck and was slowly going down his back. He shuddered in disgust and spun around to see Steven cut the hollow's mask in half. He made the sign of the cross over his chest and mentally chanted a small prayer for the spirit. Sure, it was a hollow but if the purification bit was correct, it could use God's blessing to ensure it moved on safely. And hopefully, without any added trauma.



Once the prayer was done, he glanced around and noticed Steven was pointing his way as well as Satsuki making their way up to him. He listened as he took a deep breath and tried his damnedest to not think about the blood drying on his back or that was now staining the whites of his clothes. He absolutely, positively, did not feel the stickiness of it making said clothing stick to him. This is of course, complete bullshit as he was incredibly tense because of all this. All Gestalt wanted to do was take a shower. And he was about to suggest they return to the docks and speak to the leading shinigami about having found and killed the hollows. . . However, like all good plot they were stopped before they even started.



See the issue was that hollow tended to run in packs. At least, the more intelligent ones did anyway. And while this gorilla had distanced himself given, he'd seen the shinigami and assumed them easy prey he was by no means alone. In truth his death throes as well as the screams and tremors he'd made earlier had all but attracted the hollows who were only just now showing themselves. Or rather the power that one of them had. Within moments Steven, Satsuki, and Gestalt had all been engulfed into a sandstorm. This sandstorm had made all but impossible to see Steven for Gestalt and Satsuki if she were any further away would have been out of Gestalt's sight as well. However, despite the immensely reduced sight they soon heard something else speak.



"So, you managed to kill the gorilla huh? Honestly, you've done us a favor. The brute didn't do anything but go after whatever moved. Us included. Still. . . He was a pack member so. . . We are going to kill you and consume you. Prepare yourself Shinigami, you've the remainder of the pack to handle." The voice became quiet, but the sandstorm raged on and shortly thereafter Satsuki vanished from Gestalt's sight. He could thankfully sense her, and knew she wasn't that far away but this wasn't good. If Gestalt was struggling to see, hear, or sense the world around him he had no doubt that Steven and Satsuki were under the same issues. So, with only one idea in mind, he quickly yelled out to Satsuki. "Satsuki, get out the sandstorm! This isn't going to be massive so run until you get out of it! Try to find whoever is creating it!"



With his piece said Gestalt slowly made his way to Steven. He could still sense where he was but given the sandstorm was blocking his vision, he had to be careful not to trip or step on the various kunai and Shuriken. Not to mention not run into a wall or something else. However, he could only hope Steven would stay still, though knowing him he'd likely yell out and try to find something to fight in the storm. This however was where the plans of the hollows came into play. See their sandy companion was in the heart of this storm. And having used Ulcera, there was almost no way to have seen him except for the exact moment he'd left the Valley of Screams. Meanwhile another hollow, currently in the form of a lion, was busy cloning himself to produce more lions. This would be to not only surround them but to ensure that they could kill them without the shinigami having a chance to resist.



The lion having made his five clones of himself motioned with his head into the storm. "Find the shinigami inside. Kill them." The clones nodded and went to different sides of the sandstorm before entering. The sandstorm itself was about 40 feet in diameter at the moment so it took the clones about a minute to actually find their way to each section of the sandstorm. From there they too found it incredibly difficult to find the shinigami but the area was small so with enough time they'd either bump into one another or the shinigami. So, they weren't terribly concerned. Meanwhile back outside the lion hollow was joined by their slug companion. The lion glanced at him before returning his focus to the sandstorm. "Don't mind me. . . I'm just waiting here with you. If anyone leaves. . . I'll make sure they will not inform the other shinigami nearby. . . Wouldn't want reinforcements. The lion nodded as a response while watching the storm with their packmate.

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{Lion Hollow Stats / Skills}

Type: Rougheck

Rank: 1

Stats:

Strength: 150 (188)

Speed: 100

RS: 50 (35)

SPPR: 150 (225)

Sense: 75 (56)

Instinct: 75

ES: 0

HE: 0



Skills:

Claws/Teeth: 1

Pain Tolerance: 1

Leadership: 1

Battle Focus: 1

Stealth: 1

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{Lion Hollow techs}

Technique Name: That's a lotta lions

Class: 8-6

Technique Type: Spiritual

Technique Element: Lions

Technique Description and Effects:

The pinnacle technique of the hollow lion. Making more lions. As per the name of this technique, that's a lotta lions. And thus an enemy cannot possibly resist. The maximum number of lions that can be created are 5. So long as the user has the reiatsu to create them, all 5 clones can be created in a single post. The clones are exact copies of the user except that the clones though numerous are weaker in nature than the original. This is shown by a statisical cut of 50% the original's stats. However the skills the user has learned and their techniques (aside from this technique) are all available to the clones. However the clones do not have a reiatsu pool of their own and instead draw from the original's pool.

How to use technique:

Spend the reiatsu and from one portion of the body will the clones spawn out of.

Technique Drawbacks:

Costs 250 reiatsu per clone

Clones are limited to 5 total and each clone has 50% of the originals stats.

Clones cannot make more clones.

Clones also do not have a reiatsu pool of their own. They must use reiatsu from the original. If the original is devoid of reiatsu then so are they.

Made By: Lion Hollow

Reserved?: Yes



Technique Name:Ulcera

Class: 7

Technique Type: Stepping

Usable By: Hollows (Not Arrancar)

Technique Description and Effects: This technique is a basic stale for a Hollow's ability to slide in and out of the valley of screams at will when it is hunting or stalking prey. By gliding in and out of the space used by techniques like garganta or descorrer, a hollow can get around quickly. This technique operates similarly to a stepping technique, but only moves at 5x the user's speed. However, the user weaves through rips in the fabric of whatever world they are in, and as such the hollows exits, and then re-enters at the destination, Hollows do not lose awareness of the world as they move through an Ulcera, and can return to the material world mid-step in response to a threat or opportunity. This technique does not take up a Technique slot.

How to use technique: See Above

Technique Drawbacks:

Costs 75 reiatsu per step.

Made By: Ajora

Reserved?: No



Technique Name: Chimera

Class: 6

Technique Type: Body

Usable By: Lion Hollow

Technique Element: Physical

Technique Description and Effects:

It's similar in nature to the cloning ability except its stopped part way. Instead of actually creating a full on clone however this technique stops at creating a limb. This can be a head, a leg, a tail, it can even include an alternate paw. Even in the event of an additional head produced the main head is still the only head that matters. Each limb has a durability equal to the amount of reiatsu used to create it. Its OS is equal to the strength of the user.

How to use technique:

Focus reiatsu into a specific section of the body. Then give the body a moment to grow the new limb out.

Technique Drawbacks:

Reiatsu cost and does not clash with class.

Made By: Lion Hollow

Reserved?: Yes

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{reference image for the lion hollow}

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{Lion Clone stats}
Strength: 94

Speed: 50

RS: 17

SPPR: 112

Sense: 28

Instinct: 37

ES: 0

HE: 0

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{Beetle Hollow Stats / Skills}

Type: Strategist

Rank: 1

Stats:

Strength: 50 (38)

Speed: 100 (75)

RS: 50

SPPR: 100

Senes: 100 (150)

Instinct: 100 (150)

ES: 100 (150)

HE: 0



Skills:

Analysis: 1

Battle Analysis: 1

Pain Tolerance: 1

Sand: 1

Claws: 1

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{Beetle Hollow techs}

Technique Name: Pocket Sand

Class: 7

Technique Type: Hollow

Usable By: Beetle Hollow

Technique Element: Sand

Technique Description and Effects:

The user produces a small sphere or coating of compacted sand about 2-3in in diameter. This sphere can be held onto or can line the claws of a limb. This sand coating / sphere can be held onto for up to 2 posts. Otherwise it explodes outward for 10 feet in a cone that is up to 5 feet wide. This attack does not actually induce harm however it does blind an enemy and possibly make them deaf if they are within 2 feet of the user. The sand takes 1 post to leave on its own or at least a paragraph dedicated to rubbing out the sand from either the eyes or ears. To do both does require 2 paragraphs dedicated to getting rid of the sand.

How to use technique:

Collect reiatsu into the limb you want to use. Then either hold onto it or release it.

Technique Drawbacks:

Costs 50 reiatsu. Doesn't actually harm an individual. Blind and/or deaf individuals are effectively immune.

Made By: Beetle Hollow

Reserved?: Yes



Technique Name:Ulcera (Ulcer)

Class: 7

Technique Type: Stepping

Usable By: Hollows (Not Arrancar)

Technique Description and Effects: This technique is a basic stale for a Hollow's ability to slide in and out of the valley of screams at will when it is hunting or stalking prey. By gliding in and out of the space used by techniques like garganta or descorrer, a hollow can get around quickly. This technique operates similarly to a stepping technique, but only moves at 5x the user's speed. However, the user weaves through rips in the fabric of whatever world they are in, and as such the hollows exits, and then re-enters at the destination, Hollows do not lose awareness of the world as they move through an Ulcera, and can return to the material world mid-step in response to a threat or opportunity. This technique does not take up a Technique slot.

How to use technique:

See Above

Technique Drawbacks :

Costs 75 reiatsu per step.

Made By: Ajora

Reserved?: No



Technique Name: Sandstorm

Class: 8-6

Technique Type: Hollow

Usable By: Beetle Hollow

Technique Element: Sand

Technique Description and Effects:

This technique allows the user to generate a wide spread sandstorm that scales with the class of the user. At class 8 this sandstorm encompasses 20 feet around the user. Every class above this the sandstorm doubles in size. (Class 7 is 40 feet, class 6 is 80 feet.) The main benefit of this technique is not actually in the sandstorms power to wear things down. In fact while it can cause very minor harm based on the users highest spiritual stat this amounts to minor cuts for open skin or rug burns as posts drag on.

The true power of this technique is that it makes it harder for all other beings to see through or sense others. Starting at class 8 the required senses are 25 in senses or ES to percieve another. These add an additional 25 per class level. The level of this technique can be increased or decreased as the user sees fit.

How to use technique:

Collect one's reiatsu in their torso. From there release it outward and continue to funnel reiatsu outward.

Technique Drawbacks:
Reiatsu cost is standard class cost + 50 additional reiatsu

Static cost per class the technique is used at.

Allies are hidden but also suffer from lessened perception.

Points in Focused Eye and Anti-stealth reduce the requirement by 25 points.

Made By: Beetle Hollow

Reserved?: Yes

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{Beetle Hollow reference image}

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{Sandstorm information}Diameter is 40 feet

Es/Senses needed to see or sense through it: 50

Class 7 at the moment

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{Slug Hollow stats / skills}

Type: Prodigy V1

Rank: 1

Stats:

Strength: 150 (225)

Speed: 100

RS: 75 (25.5)

SPPR: 75

Sense: 50 (75)

Instinct: 150 (51)

ES: 0

HE: 0



Skills:

Iron body weapons: 1

Pain Tolerance: 1

Bleeding Tolerance: 1

Damage Recovery: 1

Battle Focus: 1

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{Slug Hollow Techs}

Technique Name: Iron Defense

Class: 6

Technique Type: Physical

Usable By: Slug Hollow

Technique Element: Metal

Technique Description and Effects:

This technique does what you'd expect it to. It changes the flesh of the user into spiritually enhanced iron. This iron gives the user an active durability that must be reduced to 0 before any active harm can occur. This durability is based off the users strength stat. The durability is refreshed every 2 posts.

How to use technique:

Charge reiatsu within and then spread it throughout the body.

Technique Drawbacks:

The user's speed is reduced by 1/3 and every post the technique cost must be paid. If the durability is broken through the technique shuts off for two posts.

Made By: Slug Hollow

Reserved?: Yes



Technique Name:Ulcera (Ulcer)

Class: 7

Technique Type: Stepping

Usable By: Hollows (Not Arrancar)

Technique Description and Effects: This technique is a basic stale for a Hollow's ability to slide in and out of the valley of screams at will when it is hunting or stalking prey. By gliding in and out of the space used by techniques like garganta or descorrer, a hollow can get around quickly. This technique operates similarly to a stepping technique, but only moves at 5x the user's speed. However, the user weaves through rips in the fabric of whatever world they are in, and as such the hollows exits, and then re-enters at the destination, Hollows do not lose awareness of the world as they move through an Ulcera, and can return to the material world mid-step in response to a threat or opportunity. This technique does not take up a Technique slot.

How to use technique: See Above

Technique Drawbacks:

Costs 75 reiatsu per step.

Made By: Ajora

Reserved?: No



Technique Name: Iron Slugs

Class: 8-6

Technique Type: Hollow

Usable By: Slug Hollow

Technique Element: Metal

Technique Description and Effects:

This technique allows the user to change their body into various objects. This can be blades, arrows, bows, etc. These sections of the body become weapons without a class associated to them. However the class of this technique allows the user to create more complex objects. At class 6 is when basic ranged weaponery can be created. Bows/arrows, crossbows/bolts, slings, etc. Any sort of blade or blunt weapon can be created from class 8 and up.

These weapons use the users strength to determine their strength and can also be flexed should the user be able to. However unlike normal weapons if these break the user cannot use that section of the body to remake them into alternate weapons. As the technique does not fix the body but rather molds it into an alternate form that the user can utilize in combat.

In the instance of creating a ranged weapon a portion of the users body is used to create the ammunition. This portion is not considered "dead" unless 2 posts have passed since its use. If the body portion is still "alive" the ammunition can be reclaimed and added to the body.

How to use technique:

Charge reiatsu into the limb. Imagine the form or weapon desired.

Technique Drawbacks:

Portions of the body have a durability stat equal to the Strength of the user. If broken the portion of the body cannot be used to create new weapons.

Only works on flesh and bone. Organs cannot be used. The skull is not a viable area to draw from.

Ammunition also takes away from the body. Reducing in size and power. If the total body mass of the user is reduced by 25% the strength stat of the user is reduced by 10%. This caps at 50% of the body with a 20% strength reduction.

Ammunition has 2 posts before the ammunition "dies".

Made By: Slug Hollow

Reserved?: Yes

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{Slug Hollow reference image}

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{Reiatsu used by Hollows}

Lion Hollow:

-1,250 reiatsu (250 per clone)

2,250 - 1,250 = 1,000 reiatsu remaining



Beetle Hollow:

-75 reiatsu for Ulcera
-75 reiatsu for class 7 sandstorm

1,000 - 150 reiatsu = 850 reiatsu remaining

[Satsuki Busujima]

Satsuki felt herself freeze as the sandstorm started to build around them, it wasn't over yet. . . not even close. Everything around her vanished from view, Gestalt, Steven, Norway, it was all gone in a flash and replaced by rough walls of flowing sand. She felt it harshly run across her clothes, her skin, irritatingly making its way through every opening in her robes. Satsuki heard Gestalts voice and immediately jumped into action. She blinked and used her senses, now barely able to make out Steven and Gestalt through the sand, and she could also make out 5 bipedal forms slowly patrolling through it.

She carefully went over her next move, it would be a matter of time til Steven shouted at the Hollows surrounding them, but they were outnumbered, and clearly outmatched, they needed to get out of this sandstorm while also avoiding these Hollows. Did Steven and Gestalt see them? She hadn't heard Steven speak up yet so most likely not. Satsuki made her choice, she slowly approached where she saw Gestalt wander over to, getting close to Steven.

“Please dont make any noise…” She whispered. “There's 5 Hollows in this Sandstorm with us, I dont know if they see us yet, follow me out of the Sandstorm and stay quiet.” Steven opened his mouth to respond but instead furrowed his brow and nodded. Satsuki looked around, trying to find a safe path for them to get out of the Sandstorm, the Hollows were wandering through a pretty specific path, they clearly couldn't see them in it, but if they kept going on their paths they would eventually come across the Shinigami.

Satsuki had one bomb left, and about ten kunai, she needed to be a little less reckless with what she had, shed need to be creative. She spotted a few on the ground, their tips shattered from hitting the concrete beneath them, Satsuki scooped them up and held them in her throwing hand, then continued to slowly guide the others through the sandstorm, staying close enough for the others to keep their eyes on her. The sand was still getting all over her clothes, eyes, and hair, it really sucked, she would have to take a long bath when she got out of here.

The group was almost out when Satsuki threw up a hand to gesture for the others to stop, one of the Hollows, a lion like beast, was very close to them. Satsuki chucked the broken Kunai relatively close to it, landing a foot or two away from it. Her plan worked, the Hollow made a growling noise and pounced at the sound, clearly not able to see what was in front of it. Finally the team took their final steps outside of the sandstorm. “Alright, now we gotta get outta here or find someone to help us deal with these…” she said, her voice still in a whisper.

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{Steven Stats}
Steven Friedland stats

Strength 50 x 3 = 150

Speed 50 - 30% = 35

Reiatsu Strength 50 - 30% = 35

Spiritual Pressure 50 - 30% = 35

Instinct 50 - 30% = 35

Senses 50 - 30% = 35

Energy Sensory 0

Light Aura 50

Dark Aura 50

Healing Expertise 0

Skills

Lack of Fear 1
Strength of Will 1
Pain Tolerance 1
Weapons katana 1
Bleeding Tolerance 1
Battle Focus 1

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{Steven Techs}
An Zam: Khad taslagch (Road of Hunt, Cliff Cutter)

Class: 7, 5, 2

Technique Type: Martial

Usable By : Any Race

Technique Element: Varies

Technique Description and Effects : This technique is one that bases on the environment as opposed to the opponent. By stabbing the foot (or other limb) into the ground, the user can flex their muscles, sending a pule of force through the ground, creating fissures in the ground before sweeping the limb in an uppercut, causing a surge of rising earth (or whatever ambient material there my be) in a line. At class 7 this surge typically comes in the form of dust, dirt, and soem bits of hard, sharp debris. At class 5, this ability can cause large chunks of material and even small plates of the ground to rush upward. At class 2, this technique can cause the ground to break up to depths of dozens of feet before being shredded upward, with enough strength this cold even cause small hills (Or with very high amounts of strength (600+), small cliffs) to be formed, though this is just the base strength of the techniques, and high amounts of strength can allow even the low class version to cause large amounts of damage.

At learned this technique is restricted to being executed in a straight line. At Proficient this technique can be slightly curved up to 45 degrees. And at Mastered, there is such control with this technique that it can actually be curved to hit enemies behind them, faking out the direction they are attacking in.

How to use technique: See Description

Technique Drawbacks: Class 7 and 5 requires a 1 in Martial Arts:An Zam or Street fighting (Street Fighters can only learn up to proficcient), class 2 requires a 3. The class 7 and 5 technique have no reiatsu cost, the class 2 has a 350 reiatsu cost if the user is not a Beast Clan species that is considered subterranean (Moles, Digging insects, Burrowing Lizards, ect), in which case it has a 200 reiatsu cost.

Made By: Chiku

Reserved?: No

Technique Name: Shunpo (Flash Steps)

Class: 7

Technique Type: Kidō

Technique Element: None

Technique Description and Effects: A movement technique that allows the user to move faster than the eye can follow. The focal point that determines the basis of this technique is speed. As speed is the main point of the technique, the method is best characterized by how fast one can get from Point A to Point B in the least amount of steps. Training and skill are what determines how fast a user of Shunpo can move. Those of little skill in the technique or those who haven't used it for an extended amount of time would obviously be out of practice, causing those individuals to be considerably slower. This requires the use of more steps to move the same distance and become tired more easily in a shorter amount of time. A single step magnifies speed for that step by ten times. Shunpo uses fifty Reiatsu per step. This one is automatically learned in the academy. All Shinigami know this when created. This technique does not take up a technique slot.

How to use technique: Focus of Reishi around the feet area and launch off into a single blurring step. It is not unlike teleportation in appearance, but it is simply extremely fast movement. It is often used to gain an edge in a single moment of combat or to dodge incoming attacks.

Technique Name: Advanced Air Ground

Class: 7

Technique Type: Spiritual Technique

Technique Description and Effects:

This is a technique designed especially for breakdancing and parkour, utilizing a more advanced version of air ground. While in a terrain where air ground exists, the user can create more complex surfaces like air walls, air ceilings, air ledges and even an air push. This allows the user to perform handstands and windmills on air as if it were normal ground or even stand upside-down on air as if gravity were reversed. The air push makes the air ground very elastic so that the user can jump higher. It allows for slight movement even when restrained by a Bakudō.

For a cost of twenty-five Reiatsu, the user will be able to momentarily cast an "air ground" on areas such as in Soul Society and Hueco Mundo, allowing the user to "double jump" or cast Shunpo in mid-air. If this technique is mastered, the user will be able to create air grounds that last for as long as a single post. This can be used in creative ways to improve acrobatics and visual impressiveness.

Drawback: No drawback.

Created By: Shiki Kanzaki

Reserved: No

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As the sandstorm raged on Gestalt slowly but surely made his way towards Steven. It took what felt like a small eternity however he eventually made it, only to hear Satsuki speak. So she can see through it? Lucky us. I'm only able to sense energy around us. Speaking. . . when were there 6 hollows around?! Gestalt having expanded his focus now that they were all together again realized that there were six other entities inside. With only one of these entities not moving whatsoever. It bothered him. He especially wasn't fond of the idea that the user was hiding within but given he couldn't see the size of the sandstorm he couldn't tell if the individual in question was just investigating their area or doing something else.



However, it seemed that a couple of the other hollows that were patrolling around had bumped into it and were walking around it. It didn't settle well on Gestalt's mind, but he ultimately decided to let them be. They all needed to escape and get out of this mess. Which seemed to be the same idea that Satsuki had. Given she could see, Gestalt simply followed her while trying to keep track of the other wandering energies. The sound of the roaring winds and sand blowing around was all that was heard from any of them, even Steven surprisingly. Until Satsuki again spoke up, though this time she was on guard. Gestalt already knew they were chancing an encounter very soon given at least two nearby energies were close.



Thankfully though Satsuki had a plan for distracting it. Namely giving it something to investigate that wasn't the group. From the vague growling sounds it must have worked because Satsuki motioned for them to move on. Moments later the group managed to get out the sandstorm and back was the clean, clear air and small Norwegian town. Gestalt took a deep breath as he listened to what Satsuki said. He was about to point in the direction of the harbor they'd entered at but sadly another beat him to the punch. Namely the slug hollow. It was watching from the roof of a nearby building and upon seeing the group was already reshaping its body into a large bow and arrow. It took a second or two but once it was made, he took aim and then shot right in front of Satsuki.



The lion taking note of its packmate changing its form glanced over the area around the sandstorm and saw the shinigami group. So they got out, did they? Lucky bastards. Guess the beetle will have to expand the zone. BUG MAKE THE STORM BIGGER. THEY ARE ESCAPING!! The sound of the lion's voice was noteworthy, even to those in the sandstorm. Granted the beetle already knew that they'd left given he could easily detect them and see them all. He was hoping the other's clones would do the trick but as usual, they did nothing. So, it was up to him to clean the mess. He chittered to himself before letting out a small pulse of reiatsu and expanding the sandstorm further. Now putting it at its maximum size of 80 feet, ensuring all the shinigami group were trapped within again except now with a stronger sandstorm.



"Step one done. Now to take away the weakest link. . . And if I had to guess. . . it's that one." A moment later the beetle used ulcera to phase out of reality momentarily letting the sandstorm begin to fade away. Still, it wasn't such a long distance to be more than a fluctuation and when it returned it was on Satsuki's right. The sandstorm immediately recommenced at its newfound strength while the beetle reached out to grab Satsuki and drag her into the sandstorm with him. "Don't mind me, I just need to borrow this one." If it was successful, it'd drag Satsuki away about 4 feet, more than enough distance to make sure Satsuki had no idea where she was anymore given sand was the only thing she saw. Meanwhile the beetle having released her would now fade out as it continued to step backwards for a couple more feet waiting to see what Satsuki would do.



This left Steven and Gestalt on their own. Thankfully though Gestalt could sense through the storm but only just barely. However, he noticed the same beings from before making their way from the opposite side of the storm. They had time to make a plan but ultimately there was a choice. Attack the other beings or go in the direction of Satsuki and the insect hollow. The answer was obvious they needed to make it to Satsuki but the clones could not be ignored either. They'd have to try hit and run tactics. Gestalt looked back at Steven and then the arrow that was still in the ground.

It was 3 feet long and half a foot thick. He didn't have a weapon of his own so this thing would have to do. It concerned him immensely when he found it to be. . . warm. Warm like the flesh of another.Gestalt chose not to think on that fact and instead turned to Steven. "Steven! There are five other hollows coming after us keep your sword out and follow me! I'm going to drag you towards Satsuki. If need be, attack in the direction I tell you to!" Gestalt would wait to hear his response before moving but would immediately grab his shoulder, holding onto the cloth more than the person. Once he got a response, he slowly started moving the two towards Satsuki.

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{Hollows reiastu}
Beetle Hollow:

-75 for ulcera
-100 for class 6 Sandstorm

850 - 175 = 675 reiatsu


Slug Hollow:

-100 for arrow and bow

750 - 100 = 650 reiatsu remaining

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{Sandstorm infromation}
80 feet in diameter

75 in ES/Senses to see or sense through it.

Class 6

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{Enemy placement}
5 lion clones are within the sandstorm but on the opposite half of the storm from the shinigami.

The beetle hollow is a couple feet away from Satsuki.

The slug and lion hollow are on a rooftop that's now engulfed in the sandstorm.

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{Iron slug}
Arrow durability: 225
Arrow OS: 225
Duration: 1/2 posts used
Class 6

[Satsuki Busujima]

Finally they were free of the sandstorm, and Gestalt mentioned there were more Hollows then Satsuki could see. “Clearly we're a bit out of our depth here… we should prioritize escape.” Stevens' brow furrowed in anger, though he kept his dislike of running to himself. The groups relief clearly wouldn't be allowed to last long. Just as it was after they defeated the Gorilla Hollow, a voice called out and the sandstorm grew around them.



Satsuki felt the sand irritatingly hit her face again and turned to see her comrades slowly fading away from sight. “This sandstorm must be hard to keep up, we have to find the one making it and destroy it!” She called out, she wasn't sure if she was even right, and which one was the one making it? Was it one of the Hollows roaming around the sandstorm with them? Or someone outside of it?



Suddenly the Sandstorm subsided, and a massive beetle hollow appeared before her, grappling her. Despite her attempts at breaking free she was dragged away from her comrades and left by herself in the storm. Satsuki wasn't sure how far away she was now, and had no clue where the Hollow that grabbed her was. She wasn't certain what her next step should be, so she adopted a defensive stance, took a deep breath, and waited, trying to stay calm and focused. Her ranged weapons would be useless if she couldn't see, and she doubted making noise would work as a distraction a second time.



Meanwhile Steven swung his blade wildly, hoping to cut something other than Gestalt. When the older Shinigami spoke up Steven nodded. “Alrighty then Gramps, its more of a plan than ive got. Say the word and i'll slash at whatever you need me too!” He allowed Gestalt to grip his shoulder and drag him. “Actually… ive got something that might work but we better find Satsuki before I do it!” he roared out, clearly amped up by whatever, probably stupid, idea he had formulated.

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The sandstorm raged on still and it was growing ever more annoying. Gestalt was huffing some as he was dragging Steven with him towards Satsuki. She was correct in that they needed to get rid of this thing. And given the other lion's command, it was likely this fucking bug's storm. Still, that didn't mean they were going to get off scott free from this either. Gestalt sensed as the other energy signatures still crawled around to get closer. They were spreading out now and occasionally bumping into one another but still they'd find them eventually. Thankfully Satsuki was closer. . . as was that bug. It was a little further behind her, but it wasn't doing anything yet.



Given it was watching them, it was possible that it didn't realize what they could do. Meaning that even if they reached Satsuki, it may still think it held an advantage. Lord, help me in this. . . but I've got to take a chance on this idea of mine. Gestalt shook his head before starting to walk, at a normal pace, to Satsuki. The couple feet were closed shortly thereafter with Gestalt grabbing onto Satsuki's shoulder. He breathed a sigh of relief as he couldn't really her and had reached out to make sure he could bring her in and speak to her. Assuming she didn't try to attack his hand, he'd bring her and Steven's backs to one another then speak quietly to them. "I'm going to kick the hollow to you both. Listen carefully to what you hear if anything."



Gestalt before either could answer let go of the two and used shunpo to step behind the bug. Having been within a foot of said bug he could see the outline though it wasn't easy, and one step would make sure he couldn't see it anymore. The bug however wasn't all that surprised having seen the group huddle up. He shrugged mentally at having not taken the opportunity to attack but honestly, they were going to die anyway. Why waste energy? Though given he knew the shinigami was behind him, he'd have to use Ulcera to move away. But not before he did one thing. With a quick pulse of his reiatsu he lined his right arm with sand and promptly spun around throwing said sand into Gestalts eyes. Gestalt who'd been about to kick the bug forward was slammed with a blast of sand that stuck to his eyes and somehow got within his ears. He couldn't hear or see anything anymore and quickly stepped back as he tried to start wiping some out of his eyes, to no avail.



The bug chittered to itself and decided that it'd use Ulcera yet again and get within 2 feet of Steven, in front of him. Not that it'd matter, as far as the bug was concerned. This lug of muscle was like their gorilla, unable to sense shit while within the sandstorm. Thus, he'd be perfect to easily sheer off his head with his claw and then hide before attacking the older man or the woman. Both of which were useless at this point. The bug smiled wide as it stepped forward quietly and brought its arm up attempting to bring it down on Steven. However, that's where the issue came. It stopped focusing on Gestalt.



Gestalt had run forward, tripping and falling over the curb but landing at Satsuki's feet. He grabbed her ankle and yelled at her. "TELL HIM TO SWING NOW!!" He then let go of Satsuki given she'd have to let Steven known given this sandstorm was loud. If steven swung he'd find that he'd hit whatever part of the bug he'd hit. Namely the arm trying to injure him but also very likely the body of said bug given it was physically weaker than anyone else present.

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{Hollows reiatsu}
-100 for sandstorm at class 6
-75 for ulcera
-50 for Pocket Sand

675 - 225 = 450 reiatsu

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{Sandstorm information}
Class 6

75 ES/Senses to see or sense through

80 feet in diameter

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{Enemy locations}
Lion copies:

Nearing the half-way point of the storm


Lion Hollow/Slug:

Nearby building


Insect Hollow:

Couple feet before Steven

[Yuki & Yui Tsumugi]

67 total paragraphs counted, so that'll be 335 TP for both participants!