Arc 3: Canon 1: Death and Tempest [Complete]

[Zieg Revolver]

Zieg's eyes widened as he saw something visible appear and trap him, immobilizing him completely and only allowing him to see. He had no clue what was happening to him, besides that he was obviously being contained. Zieg did not struggle to move, it was pointless. He knew that Kurosaki no doubt had an insane advantage to him and whatever technique he was using, it had to be high level for Zieg had never seen it before. Then, out of seemingly nowhere and to Zieg's shock and surprise, a raging blast had formed inside of the bakudo in which Zieg was trapped in. Unable to move, unable to speak, Zieg could only close his eyes as he took the hado that Kurosaki casted, being nailed with it full on. Zieg was forced to stand there and take the blast, his skin being moderately scorch by the attack. It hurt like fucking hell, there was no doubt about that. Only one good thing came out the entire situation; Zieg was still alive and conscious, though the force of the attack had laid Zieg out on his stomach, smoke rising from his moderately burnt clothing and body.

"Gah... what a one tracked prick..." Zieg growled in his mind as he looked up with just his eyes, seeing the hand of Kurosaki enter the clock tower somehow. He couldn't really believe Kurosaki had no common sense to him. He didn't even get any information out of the Quincy he defeated that was useful! Kurosaki was several hundred years older then Zieg but he didn't seem too act with his mind. Zieg had tried to smartly play his cards out, find the information he wanted, and then act on from there. He had never said that he wouldn't take action against the Ryoka, just that he didn't want to harm to female. Now, it seemed like not only was he not going to find out what the Ryoka wanted to know, but now he was most likley to face punishment from the Captain Commander for "helping the enemy." He was already ready to face the judgement of the Strong Man, now it all came down to a waiting came. The seconds simply ticked away for Zieg, now being trapped in a column of level from another insanely, high leveled bakudo from the one and only Kurosaki. It looked like he was determined to make sure Zieg wasn't going anywhere.

Tic...tic...tic... All Zieg could do now was lay there, wait and listen to what was going on around him. He couldn't see anything due to the clocktower, but he could still hear. Kurosaki was once again talking down to Zieg for "Betraying the Shinigami" and was itching to bring him before the captain commander. If Zieg could, he would nail Kurosaki straight in the jaw for his arrogance of not realizing the bigger picture here. The Ryoka needed information on something and it looked to Zieg like noone cared besides they were in Soul Society! Was Zieg the only one who asked questions? He normally never asked questions anyway, but he been faced with a female and he couldn't bring himself to fight a woman that had not posed a threat to him. If she actually had attacked him or wanted to, then it would of been a different story. Oh well, too late to do anything now... right? All Zieg could do was wait, and wait, and wait...

Suddenly, Zieg was able to hear a commotion outside. The clang of two blades clanging against eachother. "Looks like you got some power back, Arashi!" Zieg heard Kurosaki stated, giving him the answer to what was going on. Arashi had arrived and was currently confronting Kurosaki! "Sorry, Kurosaki." Arashi replied. "Could you move aside? I need to pass." Well, well, the hero of the war was not afraid of the vice captain, and it sounded like he was backing this up. "I'm no coward. I can't do that." he heard the response of the first division of the vice captain and then the shatter of a blade. Oh, well, that did not sound good at all. Then, before he knew it, another clang of blades, though it sounded a bit farther then last time. Then, came a new voice. It was distinguishable and Zieg had heard it before, though it has been quite a while since he heard it. Zouma. Zieg couldn't believe this, the Vizard Leader was here too!? The hell was going on!? Another voice soon came, the voice of Garyuu, though Zieg did not know this because he had never heard Garyuu speak. It could only assume it was another ally of Zouma, for he had said his name when he spoke. Son after, Zouma told Garyuu and Arashi to go help the others, and all Zieg could do was listen!

Reiatsu: 950/950

[Zou ۞]

Central 46.

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"Zouma. I already know why you guys are here." Kurosaki said. "Your Quincy friend divulged the details." He pointed at Ishida, who was stuck on the ground. Zouma rushed forwards again, and Kurosaki blocked a vicious flurry of slashes. "But you should have come better informed. There's no way that Azeru Cho has escaped and returned, or begun another plot." Zouma's blade was smashed up against Kurosaki's, the two of them metallically clanging. Zouma jumped back, the two of them flying separate as their feet dragged across the ground. They slammed back into each other again, continuing this vicious battle against each other. The blades of the two enemies raked across each other. Neither one looked very pleased to fight the other. Last time, it had been disastrous.

"How do you know?! Don't you remember what he did last time?!" Zouma demanded. Kurosaki's face didn't budge an inch from its cold, indifferent expression of stone. His blade, locked with Zouma's, did not budge even an inch. It simply shook against Zouma's, as Zouma's did likewise. Though they had an insane difference of strength, Zouma was backed up against a wall anyway. At last, Kurosaki's strength broke Zouma's guard, and began pushing his blade back towards his face. "Because Azeru Cho is no longer imprisoned, just as you believed." Kurosaki declared. Zouma's eyes widened in shock, staring at Kurosaki. "You know where I'm from. The same place as my old man." Kurosaki said. "I know what happened already. I'm surprised you haven't figured this out even after so many years. Azeru Cho is dead."

"What?!" Zouma demanded. "How?! He was made immortal, impossible to execute!" Kurosaki continued pressing his blade up against Zouma's. "Husk got to him. That's how he freed himself. That's how Satsujun was revived. He had a minion of his locate Azeru Cho's imprisonment in the human world. Then, he stole Azeru Cho's power and killed him." Zouma's eyes were wide as his blade began to meet his face, inching closer to it. "WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL US WHEN ISHIDA TOLD YOU?!" Zouma demanded. Kurosaki's eyes glared directly into Zouma's. "Because..." he said, "I wanted to fight you." Zouma's eyes narrowed in rage, and he began forcing Kurosaki's blade back as reiatsu started generating around him. "Fine, then. I'll beat you and go." Zouma declared. "Redeem, Tsuyoi..."

His blade began to glow blue again as the red hieroglyphics formed on it. However, Zouma ducked under Kurosaki's blade very suddenly, sheathing his sword. He held out his black gloved hands then, the fingertips glowing blue. Black strings of reiatsu were visible all around, whirling around Zouma. "Sumizome Youshiki: Kurosuji Karutetto." (Dark Form: Black String Quartet.) Instantly, the strings elongated, and began moving faster. They whiplashed all around, moving at a great speed. Kurosaki's eyes widened. "A new power..." he murmured. "But I defeated you last time. I can do it this time to-" With that, he stared. The strings had cut into his blade. His Zanpakuto had been instantly cut in half by the strings. He stared. Suddenly, his Zanpakuto burst into flames, the cold fire shrieking across it, freezing the reiatsu inside. Kurosaki would not be able to release. Zouma then drew his blade, the strings vanishing.

"Sumizome Youshiki: Kuro Shinigami Hebi." (Dark Form: Black Reaper's Serpent.) Zouma slashed, and six serpents roared out of his blade, screaming as they shot into Kurosaki. "SHIT!" Kurosaki exclaimed. Instantly, his hands were out, and a gigantic white lion of reiatsu fired out. "Hado #188: Soro!" It forced its way forwards, obliterating the serpents and heading towards Zouma, who instantly flicked his hand across his face. His Hollowfication formed, and he slashed viciously with his blade. A large batch of serpents flew out, shooting into the attack. A devastating explosion rocked the area. Whatever happened next, things were getting difficult. This was certainly a hard day.


Arashi's Remaining Reiatsu: 900 Reiatsu

Active: Main Fullbring No Properties

Zouma's Remaining Reiatsu: 500 Reiatsu

Hollowfication: 3/11 (-100 when mask ends)

Kurosaki's Remaining Reiatsu: 1100 Reiatsu

Sado's Remaining Reiatsu: 1800 Reiatsu

Active: Main Fullbring Stage 1

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Well that sucked. But it was Arhellai`s own mistake. He forgot that releasing is prohibited in front of Central 46. But, soon shackles fell off. He was free. But, Arhellai had no intention of fighting here. After all, he had no intention of fighting at all. Not without his Shikai. So, he sheated his sword and addressed Sado. "Well, we can take this fight elsewhere and continue it, or we can just forget it, and settle what we have some other way. If you can somehow get me a bottle of good champagne or a copy of "Le Cuisinier Royal ", I will consider our grudge settled. As for now, why don`t we have a drink now, and fight later, if we must fight at all. Wait, scratch that. Minors are not allowed to drink."

As Arhellai said that, he leaned against the compound wall, and pulled out his flask. It was nearly full of top-quality ouzo. He smiled. "It`s a shame you can`t try this. It`s wonderful. Also, it reminds me of my youth. I practically grew up drinking this." What was Arhellai doing? Well, he was just being himself. Since he was laid-back and relaxed, he felt no urge to fight. Also, he was lazy. So why bother and fight, when he could stand back, observe and drink? It was Arhellai, after all.


Remaining Reiatsu: 1850

[Zou ۞]

Central 46.

Suddenly, there was a new figure standing there, next to Sado. He was watching Arhellai too. Clad in his new suit, and with his black reiatsu making not only long hair, but a covering on his arm, and a blade as well, Arashi Manako had come. Next second, Garyuu Hyajong was also there, on Sado's other side. Now, it should be well known of course that the big one, Sado, was very powerful. He had fought Espada and Captains alike before, and decades since that time had passed. He was strong. His strength was equivalent to a Captain's, at least. However, this might leave Arhellai a chance to beat him, assuming Sado didn't get serious. Without the ability to release, Arhellai couldn't stand against Sado if Sado went all out. But then, if he took a look at his other opponents, he'd see hope diminished even further.

Arashi Manako was a hero. Though he'd only just gotten back any form of powers, a hero was a hero. His strength and skill weren't half bad. His experience was quite thorough. No amount of training or mock experience could ever compensate for the raw, true experience that Arashi had. No one in the Gotei Thirteen had his level of experience, save maybe for the Captain Commander, and the strongest Captains. That was the true extent of Arashi's strength. At any rate, though, things were certainly going to be interesting if Arhellai had to fight Arashi and Sado. Unfortunately, there was a third one present as well, and this was one that Arhellai could never even hope to defeat, even in one on one.

Garyuu Hyajong was a long time Vizard, one of Zouma's oldest companions. Garyuu had been a Captain of the Gotei Thirteen at one time, and his process of Hollowfication had resulted in him being kicked out. He'd barely managed to escape with his life. Garyuu's power was insane. Captain level plus his mask. Hard to match that. It was also known that at one time, around two or three years ago, he'd fought against four enemies at once. Two Vice Captains, two Captains. One of those Captains had been Okusa Shogen. On his own, Garyuu had single handedly bested all four at once. He'd defeated them. If he could do that much, especially to one of the stronger Captains, then Arhellai didn't have even the dimmest of hopes against Garyuu. He was going to have to let them walk away.

"We're leaving." Garyuu said. "Zouma has gotten the information out of Kurosaki already." Arashi and Sado both turned, Garyuu taking them across the bridge. The three were leaving. As they arrived at the battle between Kurosaki and Zouma, Garyuu put his hand on Kurosaki's shoulder from behind, stopping him. "You'll get your chance at a battle one day, Kurosaki." he said. "For now, let us go. There's no use dying here. You're no match for so many of us at once." Inoue was already tagging along with them, and Sado was holding Ishida. So, everyone was there. They were ready to begin leaving. Anyone who had any last words for the Ryoka should speak at that moment, or forever hold their peace.

CHOICE.

DARK PATH = PURSUE AND CONTINUE TO BATTLE THE RYOKA.

LIGHT PATH = LET THE RYOKA GO.


YOU CHOOSE.

[Zieg Revolver]

OOC: Skip my post, since I cannot do anything until Kurosaki brings me in or whatever, plus it depends on what Arhellai is gonna do.

[Zou ۞]

OOC: Arhellai's up.

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Arhellai silently watched Ryoka walking away, obviously having no intention of fighting them. But then, he remembered something. "Shit! I can`t let them just walk away like that!" However, since they were still nearby, Arhellai still could catch up to them. He used his Shunpo to appear in front of them. Was he out of his mind? Some would say yes. Some would say that he was just being himself. But only Arhellai knew with what purpose he appeared in front of Ryoka this moment. He spoke out to them: "I will not prevent you from leaving. However, I have something to say to one of you." He looked at Sado, continuing: "Since you are leaving this quickly, I hope that you haven`t forgot that you about our little deal. But, it changed. Now you ay consider that you owe me both the cookbook and a bottle of good champagne. Don`t you dare forget it. I will one day come come to take them, so you better get them in advance. Later! With that being said, Arhellai was gone. He used Shunpo again to get to his Squad`s compound. after all, some serious repairs were needed, and Arhellai had to arrange them. My, my... Being Captain is such a pain sometimes.

Remaining Reiatsu: 1750


OOC: Consider my role in this canon over.

[Zou ۞]

Canon Completed.

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Shade - 350 CTP

Arhellai - 125 CTP

Zieg - 165 CTP