Arc 1: Canon 2: Zouma Santeku [Complete]

[Zou ۞]

Name: [New Arc 1: Canon 2 - Zouma Santeku] - The Adventure Name

Participants: [Shinigami Only, 3 RPCs maximum] - Who can participate?

Location: [Outskirts of Karakura Pier, Abandoned Warehouse] - Where does this take place?

Difficulty Level: [Medium] - Easy, Medium, Hard, Extreme. How difficult is this adventure?

Setting: [DE] Is this DE or NDE? Death Enabled or Non Death Enabled?

Plotline: [After a recent attack on the Soul Society by Zouma Santeku and the Vizards, the Captain Commander was ready to retaliate. However, as no one was killed, and there was very little damage, it seems better to attempt to negotiate peacefully with Zouma. Up to two delegates for Seireitei will be sent to a meeting place of Zouma's choosing, where negotiations for the end of this conflict will be made. If all goes well, it will end will with the Vizards. Otherwise, there will be danger. All negotiation decisions are up to the negotiators, but will be gone over again later upon return to Soul Society.] - Explain the plot of your adventure.

Estimated Enemy Strength: [4-1] Estimate the strength of the NPC's people will fight in this adventure. Class 7-1, what is their strength on average?

Estimated Time Until Completion: [3-4 pages] - How many pages do you think this adventure will run for until it is over?

Starts: [Now] - When does the adventure begin?

Special Conditions: [Fast posters preferred.] - Any special conditions, limitations, or other things.

[Sozen Kuchiki]

"CAPTAIN! You don't have to do this! You don't need to go yourself to negotiate with a mad man!"

"Don't worry. It's only natural for the Head of the Kuchiki Household to be able to do something this tedious."

"BUT CAPT-"

"I'm in no danger, you needn't worry. The Kuchiki Household's Head would never be brought down by the likes of a Vizard, after all."

The confident smile of the calm man that was standing there was obvious. The confident smile was stupendous. Gorgeous, relaxed, and the most eligible in Soul Society, the Head of the Kuchiki Household was the best looking and most handsome man in the Thirteen Court Guard Squads. He was also the man with the most prestige and esteem, as the one who headed the legendary Kuchiki Household, and the long coveted Squad 6 Captain's position. Sozen Kuchiki of Squad 6 was mythical. Sozen Kuchiki of Squad 6 was the most famous of those employed in the Thirteen Court Guard Squads. The one who called himself one of the strongest too was also Sozen. He didn't brag much, because people could brag for him. Of those in the Thirteen Court Guard Squads, Sozen could prove himself the one with the most esteem whenever desired.

Speaking then to his subordinates, who did not wish him to go, Sozen was reassuring. Surely, how could one such as he and so glorious as himself be defeated by a measly Vizard? It was unfathomable that he would be cut down before he reached his beloved Aoi in the Zero Division. Sozen had been given this mission, which he would stick to. The Strong Man had been generous and wise in giving it to the Head of the Kuchiki Household. Sozen was a well respected diplomat, and well known for his skills in negotiation. He was charismatic, and he gave off a good aura. Sozen could get this done. The mission was simply to deter the hateful feelings of Vizard Leader Zouma Santeku, and his army of Hollowfied Soldiers. Even if that didn't work, Sozen had permission to kill them if he must.

It really didn't matter how many there were. Sozen could get out quickly. Sozen could get out easily. He was strong, and he was no fool. Sozen could take on those famed and mighty Vizards and he could win. Standing before the Senkai Gate of a towering forty foot stature, with white light filling his vision, Sozen took his gradual steps into it. "I'll be back," Sozen promised, "And perhaps even with the Vizard Leader's head in my hands." With the entrance in, Sozen disappeared in a blur of speed, journeying through the gateway as it closed behind him. Followed and chaperoned by a black butterfly, Sozen emerged from the exit, shooting out into the air of the world of the living. He glided downwards, gracefully grabbing hold of a ledge on a rooftop once he got close enough. He stopped the force of his fall, though he'd been controlling the descent anyway, and then let go and dropped onto the ground.

At the correct warehouse, Sozen walked forwards. He was wearing his white Haori, he was wearing his expensive black shikakusho. His sword was tucked away neatly, and he was in a state of being ready to fight. His smile didn't leave his face when he got there, and he stood in front of the warehouse ready and waiting. "Where are you, Zouma Santeku, Leader of the Vizards?" Sozen called out softly. "I've come to negotiate, and perhaps do a little more! In the Thirteen Court Guard Squad's name, Sozen Kuchiki, Head of the Noble Kuchiki Household has arrived. And this is me. So come, and speak to me. I won't be too loud, I promise. I won't be too disruptive, either. I will indulge your requests, if you will indulge mine as well."

[Assai Fuchi]

A few moments after captain appeared out of his own gate way another shinigami appeared being led by another hell butterfly, thought to be one of the strongest kidou users in the Gotai 13. The rugged and yet handsome fuka-taicho of the kidou corps had appeared through the gateway. thought to be one of the most skilled users of kidou in the history, Alone with nothing but a word destroyed legions of hollows in a storm of the elements. He knew what was at stake on this diplomacy mission, it could mean war or peace with the vizards.

He landed behind the captain and followed him into the correct warehouse, it was going to be stressful. Talking to Zouma Santeku with out the provocation to attack, even as they were something completely different then shinigami now. Well maybe not completely different. He strode briskly behind Sozen Kuchki, he had to admit the man didn't have to try that hard to attract the ladies.

When they stopped and waited for the Leader of the vizards to come to them Takakazu shivered. This could be very very good or very very bad. "I'm ready whenever you are Vizard." he stood at the ready. waiting...

[Zou ۞]

Reiatsu could be felt as a familiar figure made his way across the gap in a few long strides. The black leather coat with pointed tails waved behind him, unzipped to make the movements more wild. This happened as he moved. The black t-shirt underneath the coat was tightly bound to his skin to show the toning and well cut body that this muscular one had. His black leather pants and combat boots were another thing that added to it. The medium length, unruly black hair made him seem more menacing too. Pale white skin went to match with gleaming crimson eyes. His Zanpakuto was sheathed on his back too. Either way, he'd arrived the moment that this newcomer started calling out to him. Zouma Santeku, Leader of the Vaizard group. His Vizards were nowhere to be seen at that moment. He was quick in his strides, reaching Sozen and standing face to face with him rather quickly. Zouma Santeku, the Vizard Leader, was there.

He who led the Vaizard Company was taller than Sozen, perhaps even by half a head. His eyes were focused intently on Sozen, and he had a look which screamed about him being dangerous. There could be no forgetting that previous invasion which he had led. It had been Zouma who dismantled and obliterated the Big Soul Cannon, one of Seireitei's greatest weapons. That had been the purpose of the previous invasion. It was also noteworthy that it had been Zouma's ambush a while back that had killed the 34th Captain Commander, Old Lightning. It had been gruesome, quite obviously. It had also shown off his power. Though it had been an ambush, it had not been a surprise attack. Zouma had boldly stood up to Old Lightning, and dueled him head on, one on one. He'd won. He'd killed a Captain Commander. And that had been with an older version of his Zanpakuto. Since then, he'd upgraded.

Zouma was twice as strong as he'd been at that time. Therefore, fighting him could very well be a bad idea. "Come inside." Zouma said simply. He turned, the warehouse door sliding open to permit both he and his guests to enter into the place. Inside, all of his other Vizards (except one) could be seen. Previously, Arashi Manako had been a Vizard fighting alongside Zouma. After the events of the last war, it didn't work like that anymore. Arashi had used Saigo No Akira to defeat the one who called himself King Shada. So though they were short one Vizard, Zouma still had quite a few at his disposal. He had his allies Sayu Mihai, Sosboro Geita, Garyuu Hyajong. Four total Vizards. Before, there had been three more. Sekaitsu Raito, Haruko Tsuchin, and Kira Gosei had all been killed by the Soul Society.

In fact, there was supposed to be one other Vizard, but she was supposedly traveling around at that time. So either way, it didn't matter. With Zouma present there, and his Vizards sitting, lounging on couches all around the otherwise large and empty gray compound, it was time to negotiate. Zouma kicked it off immediately. "Three of our comrades were killed unjustly. In retribution, I took Old Lightning. But I want three of yours in total. Send me two Captains to die, and I will call off this entire war. If not, I will kill you to compensate for one, and then find and destroy another. And if you attack after that, all of Seireitei will burn."

[Sozen Kuchiki]

Sozen's sword flew from its scabbard, and he took a good grip of the clothed handle. His tsuba was decorated well, and his silver blade was shiny. Before anyone else could react to what he was doing, Sozen spoke so that he could clarify the situation. He didn't want these Vizards thinking he was just mindlessly attacking them inside of his own negotiations. He didn't want that Vice Captain thinking it either. Who knew what kind of person it was! It could be a reckless idiot that would ruin a battle strategy, and start mass attacking. It might be the type of coward that ran away. It could quite be a self righteous one who thought he could try to stop the Captain of Squad 6 from doing as he pleased. It could also be someone responsible and trustworthy, who could really back up Sozen. Since he didn't know this person, it wasn't worth the risk! He'd just go with his own gut feelings, and do what he needed to.

"This is not betrayal as you might think." Sozen said. "This is a part of the negotiations. I will accept your terms, as the Head of the Kuchiki Household. I was given full authority over these negotiations. I will accept your terms, if you will also accept some of mine." His smile was confident, and he had an aura that spoke of calming feelings. He also released reiatsu from his body, activating the technique called "Calm Aura." Takakazu of the Kido Corps would feel it, and so would all of the Vizards. Inside of their feelings, all of them would experience an absolute aura of calm, which reduced any sudden panic or anger of any kind. Sozen was calming them with this aura technique so the negotiations would go more smoothly. The urge to be irrational would go down with this aura. The urge to attack or move as well, would be suppressed.

"I will offer you the heads of two Captains of our Gotei Thirteen, Zouma Santeku. I am no coward, and so I cannot, on my pride and honor, offer you two other heads. One of the heads I give you shall be my own. I offer you also our current Captain Commander's head. Let this Vice Captain that arrived with me leave here in peace, and deliver the results of negotiation to our Captain Commander, so that a suitable time and place for meeting can be arranged." Sozen let those conditions sink in, for he had one more. It went in with why he'd drawn his sword too. He was willing to offer the head of Kyousou Ningen, the Strong Man, and his own head. He wasn't foolish, but knew very well what he was doing. He knew that at first he'd be found irrational, and until his plan went through, he might still be found irrational even after the first sinking in of his strategy.

"But, if you want my head, I'd prefer that I lose it honorably." Sozen added into this. "Zouma, fight me one on one, a duel of swords. Unless legends lie, and you are weak instead of strong, this will not be difficult for you. Kill me in battle, and then the conditions will be accepted. If I can defeat you, then it will be a different Captain who dies. You will get two heads no matter what, but it will be my head if you can kill me here. Is this acceptable?" He knew it was acceptable. He was appealing to Zouma's pride too. He was calming him, offering him a good deal, and appealing to Zouma's pride so that he believed he had to do this. It would be disgraceful, shameful, and regretful if he didn't fight Sozen one on one with swords after that. Sozen had already drawn his blade. He really was ready to do whatever it took.

Sozen's Remaining Reiatsu: 2475/2500 Reiatsu

[Zou ۞]

OOC: I'm going to post in 4-28 hours, depending on time constraints.

Taka, you can post before me if you want.

[Assai Fuchi]

Two captains? He cannot be serious! To try to offer up to two of the captains of the seireitei would be nigh on treason, and as such they would be executed. Takakazu didn't see a way out without just lying to his face and an all out attack be planned on this location at a later time. Again and again his mind tried to work through the situation and he came up with nothing when the captain moved. He drew his sword which made Takakazu tense for battle, if anything he'd summon his pillar of fire. that would at least wound the Vizards severely when a blanket of calm hit him. The thought he was about to be killed didn't worry him now, what the..? why am i so calm?


He looked again and felt the aura stemming from the 6th squad Taicho, he had heard rumors of the auras that the Taicho could produce that could literally have physical effects on the people around him. It was a handy ability and interesting to say the least, he would have to ask the Taicho to tell him about it at a later time if he decided to talk to the Fuka-Taicho. He rolled his shoulders, the wolf pelt that lied across them flexing. he kept a firm grip on his staff and listened to the Taicho's proposal. It was bold indeed, to offer the head of the captain commander was genius. Although Zouma Santeku killed Old Lighting and destroyed one of the seireitei's greatest weapons. The strong man, who was said to be even stronger then Old Lighting. Takakazu knew what he could do and it was formidable indeed.

When the captain told the Vizard to let him live to give the information to the seireitei, he grimaced internally thinking the scolding he might just get when he relayed the information to the captain commander that Sozen-taicho put a bounty on his head. He however had to admire the courage Sozen had to challenge Zouma, especially in the way that he did. He accepted his terms but Zouma had to fight him for his prize to prove he was worth taking it. It was bold, even if people thought he was being a battle crazed irrational idiot. He was trying to appease the Vizard while causing as little blood shed as possible.

He walked forward to stand side by side with the Taicho, "Are you sure you want to do this Sozen-Taicho? This is the man who defeated Old Lighting after all. What chance do you really think you have against him?" he asked them calmly, thanks to the Calm aura that Sozen was emanating. This was a tricky position that they were in, any little thing could cause extreme trouble.

[Zou ۞]

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It was with his pride being almost insulted by Sozen that Zouma Santeku had no choice but to accept that offer. The Vizard Leader could very well have become enraged and simply killed Sozen right there, had it not been for that calming aura. It was lucky for Sozen, who otherwise would probably have been attacked then and there for his insolence. Nonetheless, Zouma was fairly irked in face, very visibly so, at Sozen's words. When he spoke, it was with a bit of a menacing voice. Though normally Zouma was calm, and was even a kindhearted individual, it was in the presence of one of those that killed some of his precious comrades that he became menacing, enraged, and hellbent on absolute revenge. His eyes had gone blood red, and his reiatsu was leaking from his body every now and again as a black spark. His eyes meeting Sozen's, he nodded, agreeing to that proposition of the Squad 6 Captain.

"I'll take your deal." Zouma said. "And we'll send this Vice Captain back with your head after I kill you. I'll write the contract in your blood." Zouma slowly drew his Zanpakuto, unsheathing it from the scabbard that he kept on his back. And, in a sudden instant, several figures materialized around Takakazu as well. "Why don't you take a seat?" One male asked. Sosboro Geita, who wore a dark blue tank top and gray jeans, had quite noticeably muscular arms. "Get comfortable while Zouma kills your superior." Another voice said. Garyuu Hyajong had short black hair, pale skin, and all black clothing. "I think you'll like the show, regardless of the result." The third voice declared. Wearing all white, with long hair, the fair skinned girl Sayu Mihai spoke too. The three Vizards quickly escorted Takakazu to take a seat on one of the couches, so that the front area of the warehouse could become open to the two.

As soon as it was occupied only by Sozen and by Zouma, Zouma nodded at his allies. Garyuu flicked some kind of lever in the floor. Suddenly, a large barrier that looked like Kido began forming around Sozen and Zouma. It was large, it was in a cube shape, and it was orange and also transparent. The battle could be seen from outside, and yet it didn't look or feel like any ordinary Kido. It was undoubtedly a high level barrier that not even most Shinigami could use. It had taken a device for its activation, too, and one that had to be built into the whole warehouse. It probably wouldn't break from use of swordplay by Sozen and Zouma. That had been their agreement, after all. A duel of swords. It was then that Zouma discarded his leather coat, and instead stayed simple. Pants, t-shirt, and he even kicked off his boots to lay next to his coat.

With that, Zouma rushed forwards, blazing towards Sozen in a fit of speed and power. He was filled with rage, and it was only natural for Zouma to attack Sozen in the way that he did. His Zanpakuto crashed towards Sozen with a fiery slash, vertically diagonal, down across Sozen's chest. If this hit, it would definitely leave a large gashing scar across Sozen's torso, and come with an enormous spray of blood. It would be a terrible, crippling blow just at the very start of the battle. After the initial attack, whether or not it worked, Zouma began flicking his blade around in complex maneuvers. He was a very skilled combatant, and so his sword was able to move with a grace and skill most Shinigami did not reach. His sword was moving in intricate patterns that would be near impossible to escape without a single injury.

[Sozen Kuchiki]

Sozen smiled when Takakazu voiced concern for him. "Are you sure you want to do this Sozen-Taicho? This is the man who defeated Old Lighting after all. What chance do you really think you have against him?" Sozen actually chuckled a bit. He was pleased to know that his ally was worried about him. Sozen started walking to the center of the area, not talking to the Fukutaicho yet. When he was there, he turned around and kept smiling confidently. When he spoke, it wasn't with a voice that was shaking or quivering at all. He fully meant to survive here. He didn't plan on being cut down by Zouma Santeku! "Not to worry, Fukutaicho. I'm one hell of a negotiator." He didn't say if he thought that he stood a chance, and he didn't say if he was worried. He didn't need to say these things, and least of all in front of the enemy, lest that enemy discover that he didn't want to give his head in.

Sozen in fact was going to win the sword fight. All he had to do was disarm Zouma, and it was over. He could negotiate a little bit more after that. That was his plan for the time. He'd deal with things as they came to him. As new opportunities were presented, Sozen would take them. It was in within his power. It was only natural for the Head of the Noble Kuchiki Household to be able to do something as easy as that. Old Lightning had been a Captain Commander.

He'd been killed by Zouma Santeku in a fair, full fight. Sozen probably wasn't stronger than a Captain Commander was. His power was a lot weaker, and his ability was a lot weaker. He would survive where Old Lightning perished because he came in prepared. He'd planned for this encounter. Sozen wasn't going to lose to a measly Vizard, even the former Captain of Squad 5. His aura turned off, and Sozen started to fight. Zouma was fast when he came in. He was faster than Sozen, but he wasn't as skilled with the sword as Sozen. A careful deflection slid away Zouma's sword, so it lost all momentum and power as Sozen stopped the first attack. Every defense after that was just another deflection, so that the power behind it couldn't be used to overpower Sozen with physical strength. He was careful. Every swing was graceful, and every movement was perfect. In Soul Society, Sozen was unparalleled with the sword. He was one of the most skilled users. He was one of the greatest masters of swordplay. It was only natural for the Head of the Noble Kuchiki Household to be able to do something so easy as wield a sword. His retaliation strikes came in at odd angles, with unfamiliar and crisp movement and reaction speed most swordsman never got.

Zouma would be overwhelmed, but it shouldn't be something that he couldn't block at first. It wouldn't be yet that Sozen got serious. He kept smiling while he was fighting. His smile was taunting Zouma too. He got serious after a minute or two of engagement. Feeling Zouma out had been most of that. He started fighting when he was done. His sword crashed into Zouma's, and they split apart from each other, ringing. Sozen swooped up when Zouma slashed at him again, and crisply used his knowledge of the sword to see where Zouma's slash would go even as the arm started moving. He got inside of Zouma's guard with one step, and he slammed his forehead forwards while Zouma's slash was coming down. He grabbed Zouma's wrist while his forehead went for the nose, trying to break it and Zouma's face. His sword was moving towards Zouma's stomach at the same time in a stab.


Sozen's Remaining Reiatsu: 2475/2500 Reiatsu

[Zou ۞]

Zouma reacted instantly. His speed was quite high too. He was in mid slash, so certainly he would have trouble reacting, but his physical strength was much higher than Sozen's, double by matter of fact. Zouma tore his wrist away from Sozen's grip, using his maximum strength and momentum in the movement, something he hadn't previously done before. It simply broke through Sozen's grip quite easily, the blade crashing across Sozen's chest to draw a large spray of blood from a deep gash. At the same time, he reached out with his own free hand, catching Sozen's incoming sword arm by the wrist, in as tight a grip as he could manage. It didn't take him long to do these things, with his speed and all. Of course, he had to multitask quite a bit, so Sozen's headbutt came in at the wrong time. He couldn't avoid it. To compensate, and using his superior speed, Zouma just bashed his head right back into Sozen's.

A clash of the foreheads would stun them both, knocking them back and away from each other. It would naturally hurt quite a bit. Zouma stumbled, as Sozen certainly would do as well. His grip on his blade was tight, but it was quite convenient for him that he had been the one to escape that exchange with Sozen as the wounded one. It was clear that his rage was getting to him in that moment. The merciless, fiery look in his eyes showed a man hellbent on murder and on damnation. His sword held in a tight grip, spinning and moving around for show, Zouma began walking towards Sozen in a sort of arrogant strut. Each step was passionate, powerful, and purposed. His eyes reflected a burning fire inside of him, a flame of rage that would not be put out or reduced by anything that Sozen did. The deaths of Zouma's comrades had made him this angry.

"You're all talk after all, Kuchiki..." Zouma murmured. "You're nothing against my power..." His reiatsu swirled around his body, a misty substance which emitted the coldest and most merciless of auras. He appeared to be getting angrier and angrier. His eyes were changing too. The whites of Zouma's eyes were beginning to fill with black, indicating that his Hollow powers were starting to assert more influence on him as well. He was giving into his instincts of massacre. He would probably hollowfy soon, and disappear in a blaze of glory as he tore Sozen up while masked behind the power of Hollowfication. Those that were observing Zouma were clearly amused, and obviously quite firmly believed that he would win, and massacre this fight. This was nothing but a contest of joke to them, and it was obvious at that point that Zouma had the advantage.

So long as it was Zouma Santeku in the ring, just what chance could Sozen have of winning this fight? This battle, as it was, would prove pointless to Sozen while they were fighting. Zouma suddenly rushed forwards, his blade scraping against the ground to create sparks as he did. He flicked up his blade, unleashing it in a vicious, devastating stab to criss cross against Sozen's chest. If this hit, it would be even deeper than the last one had been, and it would most certainly draw a huge splash of blood. It was sure to leave a permanent scar on that area. It would make a large X shape of cuts and blood on Sozen's chest for the duration of that battle, as it would cross with the scar from the other wound that Zouma had left. That injury had occurred in such a way that it was unlikely that Sozen could have avoided it. He should have been more careful against Zouma. That second slash might just finish things if it hit.

[Assai Fuchi]

The Vizards, two males and a female escorted him over to the sitting area. However he didn't sit but turned and kept watch on the captain, Getting caught while sitting down just didn't feel right. Not in the place they were in. "I'll stand if you don't mind, I'm far from feeling at ease enough to sit. No offense." The calm aura was dissipating now that the barrier was being erected around Sozen-Taicho and Zouma. He could feel his worries coming back to him, and all he could do hope that Sozen was more then just talk. Hell of a negotiator, sure... He was going to get himself killed.

He watched their fight it seemed like there was a couple things that were obvious, A. Sozen was more skilled with a sword then Zouma, maybe a little faster. And B. Zouma was a lot stronger and fighting for the kill. As the fight progressed, it looked as if the fight was anyone's bet. He wanted to help but he wasn't sure of what he could do without compromising both the deal, and his own security. Furthermore he had no idea if his kidou could even penetrate the barrier. This was Infuriating to say the least, if not more so because he didn't know what the abilities the three surrounding him had as well. This didn't look good at all.

[Zou ۞]

OOC: I'll double response, since I can't say there's much to do just yet.

[Sozen Kuchiki]

Sozen's smile widened immensely with the blade cutting into his flesh! It made a crunching sound when it dug in, and he pressed his body against it for the sake of bringing out more blood. His blood soared freely out of his body while he ignored his own pain. Of course it hurt! Oh, how it hurt. It wasn't good pain, but it was anyway! It was what would defeat the Vizard Leader! His blood was coming out at very close range. Sozen had gotten himself into Zouma's guard when he was stabbing. Zouma had stopped his attack and slashed him. At that close range, a lot of blood got all over Zouma's coat and t-shirt. It got on his face too. It was even on Zouma's arms a bit. Some were splatters, and others were thin lines. Some were large blotches, and others were tiny dots. It was the end for him because it was playing right into Sozen's ability. He'd let himself get hit on purpose, and set himself up to get hit too! It was all for this! Sozen didn't stop smiling as he was forced away from Zouma with that attack.

He heard Zouma's voice. You're all talk after all, Kuchiki. You're nothing against my power. Sozen smiled broadly. "It's unfortunate, Leader of the Vizards." He held his blade upwards, his blade aimed at the ceiling from the tip. It was an ominous position. "You didn't stop to think of making me swear upon my honor. Had you done so, this would have gone differently. As it is, demons are untrustworthy without oath, Zouma." Before Zouma could react to his words, Sozen spoke again. "Raze, Akai Birido." Just when things were going so well for Zouma, blades shot into his body from every place where there was blood on him. All the large blotches had multiple blades. All the dots had very thin and small blades. The long streaks had many blades. There were blades in Zouma's face, his torso, and his arms. His two arms were butchered, his organs were impaled, and his face was being covered and contorted. And that wasn't the end.

Blood was dripping out or spraying out or splashing a little from those blades coming out of the red in Zouma. Sozen's ability to create blades out of anything he saw which was red had come in useful here, in Sozen's own blood. With Zouma's blood spreading across his clothes, and spraying, and leaking too, more blades appeared there. His larger wounds which released more blood in turn released more blades, and subsequently soon his whole body was impaled everywhere by weapons. Blades were carving into every organ, vital and nonvital. He wasn't going to survive Sozen's attack, rather unfortunately. It was enough blades to kill anyone impaled by this many. Sozen didn't even stop impaling even after Zouma should be dead. With more blood, he made more blades slide into Zouma's body. The observing Vizards would be horrified, but they wouldn't get their chance to react to him either!

"Forgive me. I hadn't known that you aren't used to fighting demons." Sozen said. "But fret not. It is only natural for you to lose to the Head of the Kuchiki Household. I told you that I'm one Hell of a negotiator." He dropped a black orb from his coat suddenly, and his smile was quite aloof. He had cajoled Zouma into this battle, and then been dishonest about the terms, and stabbed Zouma plain and simple. Sozen's sheathe was still there, and it had turned red. His Zanpakuto's blade had turned red too. He was making Zouma into a martyr, and his ability was a deicide. Sozen's clandestine ability had led to this quagmire in which Zouma was trapped. With his sardonic mocking of Zouma and his bemused smile, it was all over. On that cold day in Winter, at a warehouse in the human world, on the outskirts of Karakura Town, Zouma Santeku was killed by Sozen Kuchiki.

Sozen's Remaining Reiatsu: 2275/2500 Reiatsu

Sozen's Shikai Post Count: 1/10

[Zou ۞]

Zouma halted as blades pierced his body. His eyes widened, and he saw the blood leaking from his body, quite evidently, even as his eyes started to glaze over in white. He dropped to his knees, blood leaking out of his mouth. His body was leaking blood, and it shook violently with each and every repeated stab. He was seemingly in seizure as his body was impacted on the inside again and again and again in constant agony. His blood was dripping as his flesh disappeared in a cascade of blades. His face remained visible long enough for Zouma to speak to Sozen, and reply to everything to which the insolent liar had said to him. "You bastard..." Zouma hissed. "You...fucking..traitorous...worm..." And then he was consumed by blades. Seemingly, this was the end of the line for Zouma Santeku, the Leader of the Vaizard Company. He had been killed by Sozen Kuchiki, defeated utterly. Or, so Sozen thought when he initiated his move.

Reiatsu burst around Zouma in a flood of black and dark red. Yes, Sozen had technically defeated Zouma. Indeed, his strategy had been well planned and he'd inflicted quite a bit of damage against Zouma. In fact, this was probably the best that anyone had ever really done against him. However, there was one advantage to him that no Shinigami could have. He was a Vizard, and possessed an Inner Hollow. In that instant, it burst out, screaming as the blades all disappeared and shattered. White formed all across his skin, and black tattoo patterns shaped like flames across his skin too. His mask formed, and a mane of black spiked hair around it. His eyes glowed intently, a deep gold with black cornea. His iris were the gold. His mask had practically become his head, and his face too. His body was muscular, and wings of black flames erupted from his back too. However, it was not controlled. Zouma had lost control of his hollow powers.

"GUOOOOOHHHHH!" The hollow berserker roared, aiming its horns at Sozen. A black orb began charging. It was Cero Oscuras! The enormous black blast shot outwards, a huge attack that threatened to decimate Sozen then and there. After it fired, and regardless of if it hit or not, the entire warehouse, barriers included, was obliterated, destroyed in a massive explosion of black that caused flames and destruction to rain down everywhere. The hollow berserker still held Zouma's sword. His Zanpakuto was clutched tightly in the right hand of the hollow berserker. It roared again, slashing behind it on reflexive impulse. Its killing instincts were taking over. An enormous explosion of ground occurred behind the hollow berserker with just that one slash, and it blew forwards at a speed unlike any other. It was so fast! How would Sozen possibly defend against it? Well, this of course was assuming that he'd survived the encounter with Cero Oscuras.

Yes, he'd defeated Zouma. But there remained this threat. A powerful hollow berserker. Even before the other Vizards had gotten a chance to do anything in their rage, Zouma had been turned amok. A chaotic destroyer had been born. The others had been blown away by the blast that destroyed the warehouse. The Vizards had been scattered, and it took a few minutes for them to return and get to the place where the hollow berserker was. They stared in shock and horror as the hollow berserker trudged towards Sozen, or whatever was left of Soze, intent in its rage on mutilating every last aspect of the Squad 6 Captain. Whatever happened, there would be darkness for the Shinigami if things were not soon resolved. To betray the Vizards was a bad move, especially killing their leader. Sozen was going to have to do something to remedy this situation.

[Assai Fuchi]

Takakazu watched in awe... he had done it, he had cheated and allowed his blood to spill on to Zouma, and then use his Shikai's ability to stab him in multiple, lethal places. Takakazu then thought wide eyed that something looked off. Zouma wasn't going down and his reiastu was getting stronger and even more out of control. His hollow was taking over. his hollow's form burst forth in all of it's fury. The other Vizard probably didn't think that Zouma would ever lose control so they weren't prepared for something like this.

And in that moment he chose to make the stupidest decision ever. He raised his staff high, the vizard would probably think he was trying to attack someone. "GET BACK!" He slammed the butt of his staff into the ground and his Water totem glowed. A huge Wave of water surged forth hitting the roof of the Warehouse and was around 8 feet thick. Before the tital wave could surge and lose it's protection he twisted his staff and shouted, "Amimono Shimokumo!" The wave instantly froze into a solid thick wall of ice.

A black shadow could be seen from the other side. but he had no idea it was something as powerful as a Cero Oscuras. The wall was blown apart along with the rest of the Warehouse and Takakazu was blown backwards into the wreckage. His coat was torn and shredded and the wolf pelt that normally adorned his shoulders was gone. He was also wounded in his right arm, a piece of metal had pierced the right Bicep. He wasn't bleeding much but the throbbing was distracting.

He pushed a sheet of metal off himself and staggered to his feet. He looked around; everything was on fire, and he saw the other vizard pulling themselves from the wreckage. He didn't have his staff either, but he needed to see what had happened to the battle. He ran, jumping over debris and racing back to the fight. He didn't know what he was going to find but he was starting to consider something that he didn't want to think about. Using his forbidden arts. He didn't want to use them for the fact they were forbidden, but he could think of no other way to beat a creature that had high speed regeneration. "Stay alive Taicho, just a little longer..."

Remaining Reiastu : 6575/6750 (-150 for Kidou, -25 for Unspoken Totem Usage.)

Water Totem Cooldown: 1/3

Remaining Water Totem Usage:14/15