Will of Strength (NDE, Open, Asen + Takashi)

[Hotaru Kuchiki-Masurao]

Hotaru watched everything unfold in front of her. She knew that going full throttle was going to kick her in the butt sooner or later, so she decided to try to keep slower from now on. She's going to try to keep more in reserve, just in case. When she let her attack go, she noticed that he released another red smoke cloud. These smoke clouds were getting a little ridiculous. She knew he was doing it to blind her to the point that she would get in close enough to grab the ribbon but still.

But, once the attack actually hit him, he got burned pretty badly. She noticed that he was still fighting through all of that pain from her burns. She was actually pretty impressed. She couldn't see through the mist, so before he could attack her, she jumped up and landed on an air ground. She looked down and watched as he was slashing thin air. The jump happened right after she released her attack from behind him. She would stay up there and see how he would get up here.

OOC: Reiatsu 995/1070 for Stepping Ground

[Takashi Kuchiki]

The shinigami watched the two battling, his eyes focused upon them. There seemed to be another one missing from this group. There was one more person that Takashi wanted to train out of all of this. It seemed Hotaru was really using her fire well, as was Asen with his kido. It seemed these two were really going at it. "Hotaru, please don't burn him excessively. Only keep your fire on him for a few rounds. We do not want to risk excessive injury. I know that is rather foolish coming from myself, however, extinguish it so there are only first degree burns; easier to heal. For now, I'll leave Asen in charge as the commanding officer. I will return shortly"

The shinigami turned, hopping off the platform. He walked through the hallway into its long rectangular shape. He flipped out his cell phone and made a few calls; it really helped being a Kuchiki. A moment later, there was a spiritual gate that opened up between one of the doors strangely. The man unlocked it and walked through. He realized he only had 30 minutes before he could return. He hoped that it would go unnoticed and that these two wouldn't kill one another.

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It didn't take him long to arrive. The spiritual gate opened up and he pushed through. The shinigami landed upon a lamp post. He looked around, it was that time of night again. He felt a strange Reiatsu. He blinked only a few times before using Shunpo. It only took a few minutes for him to arrive at the top of the High School where he had met the Quincy. In a blur he arrived at the top of the building, standing a top of the box like door which allowed students to enter and exit the roof. There he saw the man he'd met before. Takashi's expression was the same, rather bland yet unemotional. He looked towards him, seeing his archery hadn't deteriorated.

"Asmoskon, it has indeed been a long while". He spoke to the man in a clear tone. He gave him a slight bow, "I have not seen you in quite some time. It seems your skills have gotten stronger." He said to the man as he looked towards him. He blinked a few times. "I admit I have come here on business; I will not waste your time. I wish for you to train with the others, Hotaru and another Shinigami. I feel as though they could benefit from this. They are currently training together. I however, require a partner whom can better my skill fighting long ranged combat. What do you say?". He said as he looked at the man.

His expression was the same as he looked towards him. He didn't show much emotion much aside from having his arms folded, if that had meaning. "There is however the matter of the location. I have read in the Kuchiki library of those whom are called Quincy. I believe this is your race, is it not? I had read they utilize Reishi. Soul Society is composed of this, I believe your training would be accelerated there. Would you be inclined to join us? I would appreciate it if you did." He said as he bowed towards the man.

(OOC: Update your stats everyone and ranks blah blah)

[Asen Mahawa]

When Asen spins around he gets smacked hard into his chest by something that made his chest feel like it's on fire. It knocked the wind out of his lungs as he was pushed back a little. The sensation was ridiculously hot, and wet almost like acid. Oh god the acid. He remembers a few years back when he was still in highschool. One time during his chemistry class they had to test a certain acid called Armuor Etch. It's an acid in a cream form that's mainly used to gloss paintings and such. But it can also eat your skin alive without protection. He knows because his teacher gave Asen the wrong kind of gloves. So when Asen had put his gloved finger in to scoop up just some of the cream, the cream ate through his glove. Thankfully it didn't catch his finger, but he could still feel the cold yet burning sensation.

This was a similar case. Thankfully it's actually hot and flammable and not be cold. Though if it was cold then you practically wouldn't feel anything. Again he was using his ability to sense reiatsu as his eyes, so when he sliced where she stood but Shunpo away he could sense that she's above him. Therefore he sliced through the smoke as Augatsol's blade seems to blend perfectly with the smoke. However he can use this opportunity of concealment to his advantage. Pointing his finger in her direction. 'Byakurai.' A flash of lightning shoots out at a speed of 255 as he had pointed two more fingers in like a two pronged fork as this was maybe a second after he cast Byakurai. 'Horin. Horin.' This time two bright orange tendrils spirals out from the tips of his two fingers. One Horin would shoot out straight for Hotaru, and the other Horin would aim low just in case she touches the bottom.

Byakurai - 25
Horin x2 - 50
Reiatsu; 1225/1860


Stats Update:
Strength - (133)-66%= 45
Speed - 113
Spiritual Pressure - 186
Reiatsu Strength - (170)+50%= 255
Instinct - (133)-66%= 45
Senses - 100
Energy Sensory - (83)+50%= 125
Healing Expertise - (25)-66%= 8
Total SP: 966

[✠Asmoskon Masurao✠]

Yet another night atop the roof of his high school training his skills. The simple norm that Asmoskon went to in order to understand the knowledge of a master archer. Yet something had been exactly like a night a few months ago. Asmoskon sensed the spiritual pressure of a Shinigami in the area. One that matched a Shinigami that he had fought on this very roof. Perhaps Takashi was returning for another spar.

Asmoskon turned toward the exit of the roof to see Takashi standing above it looking down towards him. Asmoskon bows slightly showing respect toward the Shinigami. "Yes it has been quite some time hasn't it. Well if you and a few others require an additional partner I'll have to accept." Asmoskon had answered to quickly in a way he actually felt was rude of him.

"You are correct Takashi I am a Quincy. However, if I do travel along with you to train in the Soul Society what guarantee do I have that I won't be attacked for simply being one of the race." Asmoskon asked this question because in all accounts his race was currently at war with every other. While Asmoskon didn't follow the Emperor of the Quincy he wasn't so sure that would matter to everyone.

"I'll go to Soul Society to train alongside you and the others, but if something goes wrong I hope you know that the weight is on you." Asmoskon spoke how he felt truly. If he was killed or captured while in Soul Society simply for being a Quincy then Takashi in a sense had handed him over. "Now let's get a move on if I'm still welcome I'd like to see what the Soul Society actually looks like."

[Takashi Kuchiki]

The shinigami's blue diamond like eyes fixated upon the Quincy. So he was a Quincy indeed, this would be quite interesting. The shinigami gave a nod towards the man who seemed to be enthusiastic in his response. It was interesting to see the man becoming more powerful. Takashi honestly could have utilized him for some other training. For now, however, there was some practice that he would need him for. Asmoskon would also need to get stronger as well. Takashi would make sure that would happen, it didn't hurt to have a strong friend around.

He knew he could get punished for bringing Asmoskon back to Soul Society. However, Takashi figured that the training should be moved to a different location than the barracks. He nodded before he hopped down from his perch. With his finger, he placed it into an area and turned his wrist. With that, reality seemed to bend like waves of water. A spiritual gate appeared and opened up, a bright light shinning through. It would be dangerous for Asmoskon but the first division was completely empty this day; it was the weekend and he had made sure to state the training ground was 'closed'.

Takashi knew that his Kuchiki connections really paid off. It was like renting a hall for specialized training. The money he had accumulated went into very little, hence, he figured this wasn't too bad. "I shall take responsibility for you". The shinigami said as began to walk through. "Let us make haste as to not waste time". With that Takashi stepped through, he looked back to make sure that Asmoskon was there too. They would walk through the strange spiritual world in silence until they got to the opening on the other side. There, the Spiritual Gate opened up in the hallway of the first division.

Takashi stepped through and then walked through the area to where Hotaru and Asen were training. He would let Asmoskon come up by him and catch up. They were nearly 30 feet from the two when Takashi over his shoulder to whichever side Asmos was on. "They are currently training, I imagine they are within the heat of a spar. If you would, please follow me. After they have finished, let us all sit down and enjoy tea". Takashi turned right and began walking past the perched area into another area that was blocked off of view from Hotaru and Asen. It was more like a huge dead end alley way. Takashi turned around and blinked, standing nearly 50 feet from Asmoskon. He had previously asked him to stop as he paced forward.

"Asmoskon, I would greatly appreciate your aid greatly. If you would, please fire those arrows towards me. Just give me a moment". The man took out his Zanpakuto and walked 10 feet to the right. He rested it against the stone wall before walking back. "Alright, I am ready" He called out. The man could feel the weight of his Reiseigen holding him down, but he wanted it to be this way, not showing anyone how strong he had really become anyway. He waited to see how things would go.

Reiseigen: 1/8

(OOC: I'm using the cinematic rule to go ahead and allow all of us to power up. For Takashi it'd be releasing his Reiseigen, for Asmoskon he's fine, for Asen it'd be pushing himself in battle. Hotaru doesn't have any I believe.

Point 2: Takashi is wearing Reiseigen, his reaitsu costs are halved and if he takes them off at 8 posts, his Reaitsu and Stamina replenish. However, all of his offensive stats + speed are halved:

Strength - 300 Points
Speed - 300 Points
Spiritual Pressure - 83 Points
Reiatsu Strength - 33 Points

Rest are same as signature.)

[Hotaru Kuchiki-Masurao]

Hotaru listened to Takashi when they had a little lull in the spar. He wanted to make sure that she didn't burn him too bad. She wouldn't, she'll make sure the burns go away after a few rounds so he's not hurt too badly. She wouldn't want to hurt the fifth seat too badly. She said that he was leaving and left Asen in charge. She was curious as to why he left, but she couldn't think about it too much right now since she was in the middle of a fight.

She watched as more Kido was launched in her direction. It was the Horin she was more worried about. She took a deep breath. She made her sword produce lots of liquid. She slashed her sword in front of her, from upper right to lower left. She then let her cannon shoot out liquid the opposite way. She lit the whole thing on fire and slashed it to make the attack move forward. "X-sen surasshu!" The technique would destroy the kido and head straight towards Asen.

[Asen Mahawa]

Asen seems to smile as his Kido got destroyed by a new tech that Hotaru had unleashed. 'Seems like I'm pushing her further to her limits.' He took her unleashing the techniques of her Shikai as a sign that he's putting up rather challenge to her. However she seemed to have forgotten the Horin underneath her beings that she's on the air ground a few feet up. Using her mess up to his advantage, the Horin curves up to her in an attempt to bind her arms to her side. It won't hurt her mind you, it just restricts her movement with her arms. It'll be coming up behind her, so unless she has the eyes on the back of her head or something it'll complete its task.

Now on to the fun part. Asen sees the flaming X coming in his way rather fast. Playing multiple scenarios in his mind as he knew that attack is going to hurt like hell. The smoke dissipates to reveal Asen's exposed torso. Her shot had burned off most of the upper part of his uniform, leaving only a single sleeve on his left arm. His torso has a first degree burn right in the middle of his chest that seemed to have spread like a web to his shoulders and to his abdomen. Now he looks like he has a sleeve on his left arm, a short pant leg on his left leg with a long pant leg on his right.

Speaking of his left leg, it actually hurts a little less now. Perhaps its the adrenaline, but he feels less of the burn on his chest than before as well. In either case, he was thankful of this effect. Before the attack could hit him, he shunpos up to land on the previous air ground stone that he had created earlier in the fight. Then it would just after the Horin spell takes affect that he shunpos again to appear in front of her. With his left hand he uses all of his speed to snatch the ribbon off of her waist. Though she is indeed faster than him, if the spell has down it's job successfully then he'll be able to at least touch the ribbon.

Shunpo x2 - 100
Reiatsu; 1125/1860

[✠Asmoskon Masurao✠]

As Takashi agreed that f anything went wrong he would take the blame Asmoskon nodded his head in acknowledgement. Standing to the side of the Shinigami Asmoskon watched as he opened the doorway to the Soul Society. Asmoskon had seen so many Shinigami open them before and simply disappeared once inside. Now for once he was going to be one of the people going in and disappearing. For the first time he was going to find out what the Soul Society truly looked and felt like.

Taking the steps behind Takashi inside the doorway of light Asmoskon entered the long bleak dark tunnel. It seemed like a trap at first as if Takashi had lied to him. Asmoskon pushed the thought aside however due to the fact that Takashi wasn't acting at all any different. This bleak tunnel must just be the other side of the doorway. Continuing a few steps behind Takashi Asmoskon looks around seeing that the tunnel looks the same in every way all over the place with just purple slime on the walls.

Looking past Takashi Asmoskon sees another doorway of light. Once both of them past through the second door Asmoskon looked around and came to the conclusion that he must be in Soul Society. Everything felt much more together in this place. It was a few minutes of walking until Asmoskon could sense the reiatsu of someone close to him. Hotaru was close by and due to the pressure of her reiatsu Asmoskon assumed her zanpakuto was in its released state.

Walking past the room that Takashi said contained Hotaru and another Shinigami who were training at the moment Asmoskon looked toward the door to no avail. Now at the end of the hallway Takashi seemed to ask Asmoskon I he would fire at him with arrows. While in truth Asmoskon had utilized the same method of training on a previous occasion it seemed odd for Takashi to ask of such a style. "Alright just make sure not to die or else I won't be getting out of here either." Asmoskon made sure toward the end to add in a slight expression to imply he was teasing Takashi.

Materializing his pitch black longbow in his right hand Asmoskon grins toward Takashi. Pulling back the bowstring and channeling his dark red reiatsu into the arrow shape. The first arrow was fired toward Takashi's right thigh. Right after in the blink of an eye Asmoskon pulled back the bowstring and fired off three additional arrows. All of these arrows were being curved slightly while being intended toward Takashi's chest.

[Takashi Kuchiki]

There he stood, Asmoskon designated thirty feet away from him. The shinigami blinked, unaided by a weapon now. It seemed Asmoskon was focused and ready for battle. It was good, the man was really taking a good liking to the atmosphere. Takashi was sure he would feel the Reishi around and it would really make him feel alive. He finally saw Asmoskon materialize a longbow that was as black as night. The man recalled this particular bow from the nigh they fought; it seemed like such a long time ago. He couldn't help but chuckle at it; though internally of course.

It wasn't until he had noticed Asmoskon draw back that he took action. The man's eyes narrowed upon the man who pulled back his bowstring. "I do not mean to lecture you, simply what I have seen within our fight. I'm sure you know this well, but realize there is time between each consecutive release of the your arrows. I have seen this become exploitable rather easily. In our fight, I had utilized shunpo to push during this time. That should simulate opponents whom are much quicker than yourself.". The man blinked with the same bored expression as before, this man really had the same stone faced expression.

The first attack came in, Asmoskon had fired the arrow towards the man's right thigh. There wasn't much speed to it and even with Reiseigen, Takashi knew he could do something about it. The man simply hopped to the left with his hands, he placed them into his pockets. There was yet another attack that seemed to be coming in."Much quicker on the draw, very interesting." He spoke to the man as he recoiled his hand. It was then that three more arrows shot out towards the man. Takashi was breezing through his speed as he pushed off his right and pushed back in a forty five degree angle.

The man avoided the curve of the arrows. They went flying backwards and then would launch towards the side of the mini mountain like structure. "Asmo, I feel perhaps you would benefit from increasing your agility. Perhaps moving as you shoot. You've stood in one place, perhaps use your motility to your advantage. If you'd like...I can show you how to get much quicker? There are tools which will aid your training. I would very much like for you to become stronger my friend. What do you say?".

Takashi spoke to him in a friendly way, though his face didn't really register friendly. He awaited Asmoskon's answer. After he spoke, he would say. "Just a moment, I will be checking on the others. For now...". He pulled out something he seemed to keep within his pocket. They were another set of metallic bands. He would toss them to Asmoskon, even if he had said no previously. If he caught them, he would notice their weight would pull him down, perhaps not to the ground. "I would suggest utilizing those. Simply place them upon your wrist and ankles and attempt to move around. If you would like, you may join the other session, but I wish for you to use those weights. Perhaps some practice is necessary. Attempt to move around, fire your arrows. In the meanwhile, I'll return shortly"

The shinigami jumped up, pushing against the rocks as he ascended the small hill. He had gotten to the top of it and looked down towards Hotaru and Asen. He wanted to see how their fight was progressing. He wanted to see how things would go. Asmoskon was free to come by and then join in on this training. Takashi would explain it to him if he saw him emerging. It would also be a good handicap for Hotaru and teach them some other things that were rather important. For now, he stood with his arms folded.

[Hotaru Kuchiki-Masurao]

Hotaru saw her attack was pretty much heading straight for him. But, since there was still smoke around the area he was at, there was no way for her to tell if it actually hit him or not. She was just thankful that she was able to power through a lot of his techniques. But, she could feel the drain on herself. She couldn't keep throwing techniques at him. She needed a minute to think through what she was going to do next.

Right when she thought she had a minute, she felt a Kido hit her from behind. Once it hit, her arms became immovable. Well, her upper arm, and around the elbow. She immediately started to wiggle free. She knew she only had mere seconds to do something. Asen wasn't too far behind to come up here and try to get her ribbon. She was able to get her left arm up somewhat and aim the cannon into the air in front of her. She was also moving towards the end of her stepping ground as she did this.

When Asen appeared, she moved her foot up and said, "Kasai no chūsha!" She immediately shunpo'ed down to the solid ground after her scale shot out of her cannon. It would have a needle like appendage coming out from it. Since they were in such a close range and it shot out with her speed, it was highly unlikely that he would be able to dodge it. She kept struggling on the ground until she was able to break free.


OOC: 795/995 -50 for X-sen surasshu from previous post, -100 for Kasai no chūsha and -50 for Shunpo

[Asen Mahawa]

It was kind surprising, yet it was also one of the things his mind had played out the alternative of what she might do. She Shunpo away to the ground after she fire the scale. He may not be able to dodge it, but his keen eyes could only see the blur of the scale. Which was all he needed to gauge it's speed and time it'll take to reach him. His mind quickly analyzes his situation and what options he has. He recalls how much it hurt getting shot before, so he knew he shouldn't get hit if he can help it.

He's in front of the air ground and in mid air. So he can't shunpo away. He can't destroy the tech either, which narrows down only a few options. Beings his left hand had already extended as he was trying to snatch the ribbon but failed. He swats at the scale with his left hand and with his palm facing outward. Just before the scale touched his flesh though, he uses his advantage on Reiatsu Strength difference. 'Shō.' He knew that the simple Kido spell wouldn't break the technique, but his main intention is to redirect the scale to bypass him on the left side.

After that is done, he'll land on the air ground that Hotaru was previously on with only a tak from his shoe. 'There has to be like a time limit for that form. Or at least it would consume Reiatsu to maintain such a form.' Asen thought to himself as he was stretching this battle while also been trying to push her to her limit so that the moment she let's down her guard he'll strike. It's kind of like he's the snake and she's the prey that fights back. His crimson red eyes that's focused solely on Hotaru watches as she breaks free from Horin. Which was fine by him for it just meant she'll be using more of her strength to get out. Now he waits and is alert on her next move.

Shō - 25
Reiatsu; 1000/1860

[Hotaru Kuchiki-Masurao]

When she landed on the ground and broke out of Horin, she looked up. It seemed as though he was able to redirect her attack. It was her last ace in the hole. She knew she was tired. Thankfully, the kido was a weaker level one, so it didn't take her much to break out of it. But, besides that, she was getting tired. Her energy was getting low and she felt something weird going on with her Shikai form.

"Young one, you have reached the limit of this release. I would not recommend keeping me longer. You are tired and your energy is low. You will have to finish this without my power like this. But, don't forget that I'm always here with you Hotaru. Talk to me when you need me, or if you just get bored. We still need to have that face-to-face talk anyway, so you have a better handle on my power."

She looked at her sword and smiled and that's when she felt the change. Her cannon changed back into her scabbard, which she was now holding in her left hand. She watched as her fire sword changed back into a regular katana, sealed once again. She took a deep breath and quickly secured her scabbard back to her belt. She looked up at Asen. He was a strong fighter. She needed to think outside the box with him to keep on the ball.

[Takashi Kuchiki]

The white hair shinigami took a seat, observing the two. It was interesting how things were playing out. The man looked down seeing Asen swatting away these scales and utilizing his kido as before. This was experience that Hotaru needed as well. The woman needed to see how creative Asen was at utilizing his kido. Asen was actually pushing her back which was rather creative and dangerous for this position. It seemed Hotaru was a bit overwhelmed. However, it wasn't because of the fact that she was a bad fighter. Rather, it was that she was an inexperienced in terms of Kido.

However, there was also the issue with Asen, whom was someone who had too little experience with direct combat. Hotaru also didn't really fully know how to utilize her shikai, it seemed she hadn't fought with it enough really to understand it. The bond between these two in Shikai was powerful and it was something that was shared by them. These two had to learn how to fight together, Hotaru and her spirit that is. It was interesting seeing these two go at it.

Asen was pushing forward too, it was a good effort. The shinigami was really excited to see how this battle would turn out. However, he was simply sitting with his legs crossed. His arms were folded and hidden under the cover of his flowing sleeves. He looked down, his eyes narrowed upon the battle down under him. He blinked slowly a few times, unsure of exactly what moves were going to be made. He needed Hotaru and Asen to excel. After all, he had an idea to take these two on a few missions here and there. There was experience the shinigami needed as well. He could train these fighters...but he really needed more experience himself before all that happened. For now, he'd simply look on to see what would happen next.

(OOC: This is just me observing. Also, please link your techs. You don't have to if you already did but it'd really help everyone. Asmos, if you could, please link your stats as well. Thanks guys.

Edit: Keep a running count of your shikai too please for next time Dancer~ Thanks)

[✠Asmoskon Masurao✠]

Asmoskon watched as Takashi dodged the first of his arrows. Then as Takashi moved his body at a fast paced angle in order to dodge the follow up assault Asmoskon pinned down Takashi's evasion method. Before another assault of arrows could be fired off however it seemed Takashi already had something to point out to Asmoskon. After Takashi had spoke Asmoskon felt something different about the Shinigami. For once it seemed that there was an underlying personality of superiority that Takashi felt towards Asmoskon and possibly others.

Asmoskon although he already knew the problem of being a Quincy and in truth that was one of the many prices of being a Quincy he felt like Takashi had only pointed it out in an arrogant way. It was strange due to the fact that up till that point the Shinigami seemed honorable. Now however Asmoskon made sure to remember what he just felt in case Takashi turned out to be something different in the future. Takashi continued to speak as if he was instructing Asmoskon like a student something that pulled at his anger for only one possible reason. Asmoskon kept the reasoning silent however not wishing to offend Takashi.

Catching the weights in his hands Asmoskon decided to go along with whatever Takashi had suggested just for the sake of it. In all truth the only reason Asmoskon had agreed to go to the Soul Society was to see it and see Hotaru. Now it seemed he was going to have to endure something he didn't anticipate. Once both the set of weights were attached to his wrists and ankles Asmoskon could feel their purpose. To adjust properly the Quincy began to jump a few times than sprint back and forth for a few moments.

After which he followed Takashi's path to the top of the hill to overlook Hotaru's spar against some other Shinigami. Asmoskon wasn't truly shocked, but alittle surprised to see that Hotaru was actually utilizing the ability f her zanpakuto release. It made a point that the Shinigami she was facing wasn't one that would be easily taken down by a hollow. It only took a moment for Asmoskon to realize the other Shinigami utilized kido techniques. Something that he had only encountered a few times in the past.

For now Asmoskon stood on the top of the hill with his arms crossed over his chest. His bow no longer materialized was no longer a sight. The sky blue eyes looking downward toward the clash of Shinigami one of which was a close friend an ally the other someone he had never met. It was quite strange though he could tell as he smiled forward. It felt like at any moment he would react with an arrow of defiance if Hotaru was injured. Such an act though would only lead to more harm and much more so for the moment Asmoskon attempted to push the feeling aside and study the kido practitioner.

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{Current Stats}Strength - 75 Points - 30% = 53 Points
Speed - 300 Points
Spiritual Pressure - 105 Points
Reiatsu Strength - 240 Points + 50% = 360 Points
Light Aura - 80 Points
Dark Aura - 20 Points
Instinct - 100 Points
Senses - 100 Points
Energy sensory - 30 Points
Healing Expertise - 10 Points

•[Analyzing] {1}
•[Weapons: Archery] {1}
•[Weapons: Axes] {1}
•[Battle Analysis] {1}
•[Battle Focus] {1}
•[Focused Eye] {1}
•[Charisma/Leadership] {1}

[Asen Mahawa]

'Interesting...' He thought to himself calmly yet still focused on her solely. 'Is she getting low on Reiatsu?' It wasn't all that surprising, but it seems that he's taking mental notes on everything that's transpiring between the two. 'I have yet to taste any blood today. When are we going to coat me?' Augatsol childishly whined to him. Asen would have an annoying look about him. 'We're not carving her up Augatsol. Wrong enemy, for she's not a Hollow.' Asen carefully explained to Augatsol. 'Aww, but... But...' Augatsol sniffles like she's about to cry. He let's out a sigh. 'How about I'll take us out on a night patrol and see if we can find some Hollows? Would that be fine?' Asen asked Augatsol as she childishly pouts. 'Hmph! Fine deal!'

Asen rubbed the side of his temple with his left hand. It felt like trying to reason a girlfriend except it's his Zanpakutou. He doesn't know why, but Augatsol always has that bloodthirst whenever she gets excited from heat of battle. She would benefit more with someone who is close combat oriented like Takashi. Asen tries to do close combat before, and is good when it comes to skill. But he simply lacks any punch at all. And no matter how hard he tries, he can't get any stronger in that area. Which is why he can only use Kido effectively. In a way its a gift, but in another way its a curse. As Takashi had proven when it came to strength.

Probably the same way with Hotaru, which is why he can only use his Kido to his advantage. Now that her Shikai is reverted to it's Sealed state, is also where Asen is most deadly. He leaps off the air ground, no flash step, as he extends his left hand towards Hotaru's direction. The wind clawing at his jet black, spiky hair as it draws icy claws against his bare torso and right arm sent a slight shiver down his spine. 'Sekienton.' That same red smoke suddenly engulfs Hotaru in a 4 meter radius. However he knew that she would immediately try to escape the smoke for she'll probably think he would strike her or take the ribbon in there. So he opens his five finger tiger palm style. 'Horin. Horin. Horin. Horin. Horin.' All five bright orange tendrils spirals out from the tips of his five fingers. They spread out like a web almost and they would start to curve to one point. Aka Hotaru. One will come from her left flank, one from above her left shoulder, one above her head, and one from her right flank. All of this however was just a decoy to keep her on her toes. He would use air ground tech to conjure a 2 meter slate of stone just before he could touch the smoke. He only sees her through the smoke by sensing her spiritual pressure which he noticed that it got maybe half weaker than she had before they started.

Sekienton - 50
Horin x5 - 125
Air Ground - 25
Reiatsu; 800/1860