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

[Hotaru Kuchiki-Masurao]

Hotaru looked up and thought it was weird that Asen was just standing there. Maybe he was talking with his zanpaktou spirit, but she didn't know him well enough to guess that way or the other. She did notice that Takashi had come back into the room and was watching from a distance. She also noticed that Takashi had brought someone with him, someone she never thought she would see here. Asmoskon.

She wanted to run up to him and give him a big hug, but she knew she couldn't. She couldn't risk showing something like that here, it was too public with too many prying eyes. But she did smile, knowing that he was here. She knew he probably was curious about what Soul Society actually looked like, but she also knows that she was one of the reasons he came, and it was a pretty amazing feeling.

She looked back up and noticed that Asen was trying to plan something. To her, he was pretty much a kido master. He worked the kido into his fighting style very well. She had to try something new to get in close and slash at him. He then stepped off the air ground and used another kido. It was the same one that he's been using to create red smoke. She knows that he did this to try to hide attacking her.

She had her guard up, looking for a way to stave off the more than likely kido attack that was coming for her. She knew she had to get out of the fog somehow. She also had no way of really knowing where Asen was. She decided to take a shot in the dark. She put her sword in front of her, holding it with her right hand. She shunpo'ed out of the cloud and was visible just long enough to notice where Asen was. She immediately shunpo'ed again, right behind him on the air ground with him. When she appeared, she immediately slashed at him, hoping to hit him but not injure him.

OOC: 695/795 -100 for Shunpox2

[Asen Mahawa]

Again he keeps tabs on her presence. Even though he can't get exactly a good reading when she shunpos, he can still gauge where she's going. Beings that he was already off the air ground and in the actual air when she appears behind. He was off course already in motion as well. Though to be perfectly honest, even Asen is amazed on how well he can combine and utilize his Kido. It was simply magnificent even for him.

He flips his body to where he's upside down as the wind brushes his neck from her blade and has his five fingers of his left hand pointed at her. However, the Horin are still going as they suddenly curves around Asen's body and tries to bind her in five layers of Horin. Just before that happens though, one of his fingers in particular was aimed on her waist to the side where the ribbon is. Of course he has five fingers pointed at her while upside down. So he could've aimed anywhere he wanted. But amidst of the fingers. 'Byakurai.' A flash of pale blue lightning at such a close and rather point blank range. If it hits then the lightning will only sear off the ribbon and maybe a piece of her robe if she twists.

Byakurai - 25
Reiatsu; 775/1860

[Hotaru Kuchiki-Masurao]

When Hotaru started the slash, she hoped that she would be able to hit him. Sadly, it was not meant to be. He was flipping himself, going actually upside down with the five fingers of his left hand pointed at her and she saw the Horin still trying to come after her. When he pointed fingers at her, she knew that she had to do something about it. Especially at this close of a range. She didn't want to use up anymore of her reiatsu either. But, she needed to get out of this predicament.

Once his fingers were pointed in her direction and he was upside down, she jumped off the air ground. She flipped backwards and landed on the ground, her sword at the ready. This way, she was able to avoid the lightning and avoid the Horin for just a little bit longer. Since it was cast at his speed, she still has an upper hand against them catching her. She got back into her stance and took a deep breath. She needed to try to calm down and see any other method to catch him while avoiding his Kido.

[Takashi Kuchiki]

The shinigami was now settled down towards the rock. He would overlook everyone, attempting to see just exactly what was going on. He felt a strange sense of ease as he looked down towards the two. He could tell that the kido skill of Asen was really getting to Hotaru. she awsn't sure how to deal with him due to the way he was acting. He could tell by their movements that she was definitely having trouble. Asen was playing smart by using cover. It seemed the man realized that there was trouble to be had if he faced Hotaru face on.

There was also the issue of the man getting burned. However, it seemed as though Hotaru had reached her limit with her shikai. Rather, it may have bene the fact that she didn't want to stop herself from progressing. There was an inherent weakness that people would be exposed to when using reaitsu. It was much like the gas that filled a car. There was only so long that you could go before filling the tank. It appeared as though Hotaru's moves and her skills utilized a lot of her reaitsu. The fire she used burned through more than her enemies.

The woman had to realize that her fire was precious. It too burned her reaitsu, needing a source for all its power. She was however, not doing too badly. It seemed she hadn't taken a hit. It was also true that Asen wasn't getting any closer to grasping the cloth. He had many avenues, but it seemed as though he wasn't utilizing them fully. Perhaps it was just Hotaru's skill in moving around that was the problem. The shinigami's blue diamond like eyes scanned the area, he wasn't sure exactly what was going to happen, this was indeed a problem.

It seemed as though the sides were rather even. On each side, there was someone whom was relatively undamaged through the fight. These two were dancing far too much around one another it seemed. These two required something more to push them further. Takashi noticed that they really needed..motivation. He finally took a deep breath. He would call out towards the two, making sure that they could hear him. He hoped they wouldn't be too engrossed with the fighting before they realized that his voice was shouting towards them.

Finally, the shinigami would take action and call out to them."Hotaru! Asen! There is another stipulation I shall impose on you. There is only five more minutes for this test. Asen, you only have five minutes to simply grasp at Hotaru's belt; however, you cannot grasp the protrusions. You must now grasp the area which is secured around her waist. Hotaru, your goal is now to lit part of Asen on fire, but it must be his torso only. Keep in mind, only five minutes shall be on the clock. This stipulation begins now"

He spoke out towards the two. He knew exactly what they needed...pressure. This would be the ideal thing for things to fully go better for them. These two needed to know that now it was do or die. It was also an indication that Hotaru should activate her Shikai. It was now time to pull out all the stops, regardless of what they were. "Ah, I should mention. If both of you fail to complete your task in the alotted time, you both fail your objectives". He said towards them, this would really put on the heat now.

It was then that he felt a presence come up behind him. He blinked a few times as he looked towards the man who stood next to him. He seemed tense, a bit more than usual. "Asmoskon, what troubles you? I believe you to be a man of passion and fire. However, it seems as though you are not feeling the same passion. It was only that I had seen you train with great fire before." He said as he looked up towards the man with the same bored expression as before. He simply wanted to speak with the man. There seemed to be more than meets the eye here.

"I am glad that you had accepted my invitation. Please, sit if you wish. I have perhaps treated you far too much like a subordinate; for that, I apologize. It is rather stressful when others have to look towards you. Eventually, it feels as though you are training nearly everyone. I apologize for treating you this way, please accept my deepest apology". He said as he got to his feet and turned towards the man, bowing towards him. A second later, he took his seat once more, seated in the same position.

"There are various things on my mind as well. Things that normal men should not have to contemplate; I shall leave it at that. I believe you too to be harboring something. I do not know you well enough, perhaps this is a time to form a bond. Would you please perhaps tell me more of yourself?". The shinigami questioned as he alternated between watching the fight and looking at Asmoskon. It appeared as though he had put on the weights, he had hoped this would aid the man while he was training; perhaps these limiters would be good for him. Though unlike his reiseigen, they would simply limit his power. He had hoped it would eventually make him much stronger as well. In the mean time however, it was time for a friendly chat.

(OOC: 5 minutes = 5 posts for each of you.

Also posting order: Asen, Hotaru, Myself, Asmoskon)

[Asen Mahawa]

'Hah! You missed!' Augatsol called out as her way on purposely annoying Asen. He started to go down and would've landed on his face. But he flipped his body again to just land on his feet. With Augatsol's blade gripped firmly in his right hand, he kind of fails to see the point on keeping her out of her sheath. He has never used Augatsol at all for the duration of this battle. Simply because he knows that he'll be overwhelmed both by her strength and her superior speed if he tried close range. He can't afford to get in close. Otherwise he won't have any chance on winning.

But after Takashi said that they have 5 minutes to complete the task, Asen doesn't believe he can even get close to her. He couldn't block any of her attacks, and he certainly can't evade much from her. But he now has to just grab the ribbon. Yeah, if only it was that easy. If Asen could use Byakurai again to sear off the ribbon and then he can snatch it up. Unfortunately that's not how it goes anymore. He can't get too close for she'll just block and counter. But if he gets too far away then the objective won't be met at all. He was also kind of hoping he could tire her out, after all they have going at it none stop for the past 30 minutes now. However with this time limit over their heads, it just made him reconsider his options.

There's just no way that he can get close, not even once. He couldn't afford something like what happened with Takashi again. He's just too physically weak, and there's really nothing he can do about it either. Plus it doesn't help that she's faster than him even if it's just small difference between them. The only reason why he has stayed ahead of her all this time is because he has been using Kido all this time. And of course he is getting low on Reiatsu due to the mass amount of Kido that he's been throwing at her. For now, he just turns to face Hotaru not even holding his sword anymore as he just sheathed it. He can't use it effectively anyways, he can only rely on his Kido. Right now he's not even sure it'll even help if he does get his Shikai or not. If both of his Zanpakutous are so close combat oriented, and he lacks both strength and speed for something like that. He's also beginning to fail to see the point why he even needs his Zanpakutous when he can't use it.

4/5

[Hotaru Kuchiki-Masurao]

Right when she landed, she heard what Takashi had said. She now only had 5 minutes to burn only his torso. She had got him before, but she doubted how well this was going to go. Also, Asen had to be able to grasp her ribbon that was actually touching her waist. If one failed however, they both failed. It seemed that Asen was lost like she was on how to do this. But, she knew one thing at least, she had to release again. She just had to try to be careful on how she used what was left of her reiatsu. Be careful, young one. This will be difficult, but I will help you as much as I can.

She grabbed her scabbard again and put it into her left hand again. She took a deep breath. She knew that she had to be fairly quick to try to catch him off guard enough to burn him again. She yelled out, "Burn, Rivu~aiasan!" But, unlike the other times, when her sword was releasing, she Shunpo'ed. She knew that he wouldn't be able to find her moving at that high a speed and she was counting on it at this point. She just hoped that what she was thinking actually worked. 

When she was done with Shunpo, she ended up right behind him, fully released. There was only enough space between them to fit her sword and cannon. Immediately when she appeared, she shot out liquid at him and let her sword flow extra liquid for him to get hit with. Of course she was aiming at his torso. She hoped that she appeared so suddenly, she was able to burn him. She used a lot of her reiatsu to do it, but she knew it would be worth it in the end if things turned out. Hopefully.

OOC: 395/695 for Shikai and Shunpo x2, 4/5 and 1/8 for shikai

[Takashi Kuchiki]

The blue diamond like eyes trailed back over towards where the two shinigami engaged in combat. It was quite interesting to see the look on their faces change as son as Takashi gave them a certain limit. The man could feel their tension rising and building. They gave such interesting looks. It appeared as though Hotaru had unleashed her shikai, she was going on for an all out assault. He wondered what exactly would happen here? These two were really pushing themselves. However, it seemed Asen was falling through the pressure, he saw some strange look on the man's face.

Takashi's eyes narrowed as he looked down towards everyone. He could feel the strange presence of the two beginning to build; the tension was building for sure. He simply blinked a few times, looking down towards each of them. It was indeed strange how things were turning out. The man couldn't help but notice what Asen was doing versus what Hotaru was doing. Asen seemed to be staying put, meanwhile, Hotaru seemed to be utilizing her abilities to continue her assault. Asen seemed shaken, but he wasn't sure just what he was doing.

Before Hotaru began her assault, Takashi opened his mouth to say something. "Stay focused to your goals", he threw out to each of them. He wanted them to know that the he felt they should push forward. This was like a final battle type, Asen seemed to know Hotaru should come to him. However, could he fully react in this situation? He should be expecting the shunpo. With all the pressure, someone was bound to mess up somewhere. Asen had to play a very interesting game as did Hotaru. He simply watched for now.

How was it that these two didn't fully realize their potential? They had some work to do, but they were extraordinary fighters. It was through their losses and their desires that made them wish to become stronger. Asen however, still seemed defeated. Takashi wanted to beat that out of him. He was pushing back someone who was using shikai with just his kido. The man had to continue and become more innovative. His last words were directed more towards Asen anyway, he really wanted the man to shine. Then again, he didn't wish for Hotaru to lose either. It was simply, he wanted Hotaru to be shown the real path towards strength. With Asen, he wanted to show the man the real path to his ambitions was first getting through himself.

In any case, the man turned to his left once more towards Asmoskon. "I apologize, but let us let these two continue this training. Perhaps we should discuss another method of training for yourself? Perhaps you would benefit from facing these two as well? I would greatly appreciate if I were able to fight everyone together. However, I feel as though I would attempt to get too instructive. I do not meant to demean anyone as well. The choice is yours, what do you feel would be the most effective training Asmoskon?" The man asked.

[✠Asmoskon Masurao✠]

Asmoskon continued to watch the battle between Hotaru and this other Shinigami. It seemed that the male's name was Asen. Asmoskon was positive that the Shinigami utilize kido more than anything else and that it seemed that was all he was using. Asmoskon couldn't determine if I was the only method of combat he was proficient in or if it was the only thing he could do against Hotaru. Asmoskon knew that Hotaru wasn't an opponent to take lightly and could understand if the Shinigami only was focusing on keeping a distance. However, Asmoskon wasn't expecting Takashi to place such a limit on their training.

Watching as Hotaru focused her reiatsu and released her zanpakuto again. Asmoskon couldn't help, but have his grip tighten on his own forearms. He knew that Hotaru wouldn't have canceled out her shikai unless it was taking heavy toll on her in some way. Now she was forced to activate it once again. Asmoskon had in instant where he just wanted t ell Hotaru not follow through that se didn't have to that Takashi was wrong. He knew that it both wasn't his place ad that he would be wrong however. To become stronger and surpass her own limits Hotaru had to break past the walls and that was the method that Takashi was using as training.

Asmoskon hadn't realized until Takashi had started to state the aspects that he felt from him that he realized he was being addressed. He stated that he felt Asmoskon was passionate a ma filled with fire. He was right Asmoskon was a man with a goal, but watching something like this placed same kind of barrier over his emotions. He knew it had to be due to Hotaru being one of the participants. Once this was correctly realized Asmoskon knew he had to pretend to b himself and react the same way he would normally. For what as between him and Hotaru could never be discovered.

Asmoskon began to speak to Takashi however never took his eyes off of the battle making sure to analyze everything he could. "You are correct Takashi of who I am, but this battle doesn't particularly place such a hold on me. As for your methods earlier you're fine. Jut remember that attempting to aid me in advancement is not the same as your own race." Asmoskon had t make sure also to advance in order to complete his goal of freeing his race and all others.

"As for my opinion on the training plans. I'm fine with whatever is possible. At the moment just proceed as you had planned. If I have a point to place I'll do so freely." With that said Asmoskon bowed respectively toward Takashi as he had done only a moment earlier. Asmoskon watched Hotaru's next assault unfold anticipating the other Shinigami's counter.

[Takashi Kuchiki]

(OOC: Keep the posting order of: Asen, Hotaru, myself, Asmoskon. However, Asmoskon and myself will be posting a bit more or in between you guys. That is only to make up for the times where you guys got a little ahead of us lol. I'd like for all of us to get the same amount so we're going to put in over time work~)

The shinigami's eyes fell over towards Asmoskon. The man still seemed troubled by something. Something had changed within this man. However, Takashi had no real way of telling just exactly what it was. He didn't mind really, its just, this wasn't the reaction he expected of him. The man was distracted, agitated and something he hadn't seen. Though, truth be told, he had only encountered the man twice; once in combat and another time in a mission. However, he expected him to be far more level headed then this, just what was going on?

It was just then that the man began to speak. It appeared he didn't take his eyes off the combat and neither did Takashi. He wondered if he was gauging the enemies or what made him so intent on watching Asen and Hotaru? It was nice to hear him speak, it seemed the shinigami had gauged the Quincy adequately. It was nice to know that Takashi had some observation skills after all. He kept his bored expression as he looked out towards the vast area where these two were heavily being tested. It only took a few moments, but he knew something was coming. Asen would surely come up with a good counter attack, or at least he had hopeed.

He turned back to Asmoskon, not his head, but his attention. He had stated that the fight had no hold on him. However, if it didn't, why did he follow him here? He didn't ask about soul society, he didn't begin to train, hell he didn't even jump into the battle; there was something strange. However, Takashi attempted not to over analyze it, perhaps it as just nothing. There was one point that the Quincy made that was true. He was right, the attempt to help him was rather one sided. Takashi knew nothing of Asmoskon's race.

"Would you please tell me more of the Quincy? I wish to learn more of them and their abilities. I am deeply sorry that I had treated you as another shinigami. I do wish to know more of your people, your race, and more of you. What is it that you are able to convey to me? I truthfully know nothing, even if you possess some hierarchy or what Quincy fully are. The literature in soul society is perhaps tainted. As such, I would very much like to hear from you". Was what Takashi said as he faced towards Asmoskon.

It was then that he gave his opinion on the training. The man seemed fine with whatever. Takashi simply nodded to the man as his head turned back towards the fight. "Let us allow this battle to continue. Once it does, then we will take a rest. It seems fitting that we allow them time to relax. Perhaps we will visit the hot spring or revitalize with a meal. After, I would like for you to fight with Hotaru and perhaps Asen.". The man had good reasons for this, it wasn't simply something that was random. "Your archery skill coupled with your speed would be far too much for Asen to deal with alone. Hotaru would make a worthy opponent for you as well. If you wish to challenge yourself, perhaps adding Asen is a good idea as well". He said in a very simple way.

[Asen Mahawa]

Asen sensed the spike of Reiatsu from Hotaru when she released to her Shikai again. Even from her shunpo, he can still sense her Reiatsu from where he stood. It was one of the gifts he received as he has almost acute senses when it comes to Reiatsu. He can't explain it exactly, but it's like a sixth sense. Though he is sensitive to Reiatsu, even he can't exactly trace her movements when she shunpos. He can only get like a blur of her and he has hunches on what she's trying to do.


Normally he wouldn't be able to guess what her moves would be despite his sensing her Reiatsu. Sensing and predicting are two different concepts. See, Asen has a rather photographic memory and learns incredibly fast for his age. That's basically how he got up to Fifth Seat is because he managed to learn everything a Shinigami needed to learn in just a year and a half when it would normally take 4 years or more. Now back to Hotaru; see she's already used that similar tactic on attacking him before. And he'll notice that she never gets right in front of him unless she has a distance between them. Which Asen can understand that part because Asen is trying to grab her ribbon on her waist.

Due to this, he guessed judging from her direction and angle that she's going to appear up close and personal to him. That he certainly can't allow as he faces both of his empty hands towards the ground. 'Sekienton. Sekienton.' Two 4 meter radius of red smoke engulfs the area and Asen as well. Asen seems to have vanished in the smoke as she'll appear where he was and will slice nothing but air and the smoke.

Sekienton x2 - 100
Reiatsu; 625/1860

[✠Asmoskon Masurao✠]

Once again continuing to watch the confrontation between Hotaru and Asen Asmoskon stood with his arms crossed. Asmoskon couldn't understand why this Shinigami wasn't using his zanpakuto against Hotaru. Asmoskon knew that all Shinigami were trained in swordsmanship before they could even be considered one of themselves. It just didn't seem right that he only utilized kido against Hotaru. Be that as it may however Asmoskon had made a mental note that the Shinigami displayed a kido that was once used against him.

It seemed like such trouble to anticipant a kido technique. For all he knew a kido could be any type of attack. His grandfather had told him of the Shinigami ability. How it was similar to a Quincy spell yet more versatile. He was told it could be just as devastating as a hollows cero also. It just added to the many possibilities of a Shinigami involved in combat. Asmoskon was proud to see that Hotaru hadn't lose so far.

While he hadn't witnessed all of their match he could tell that both of them were wary. It seemed both were starting to run low on their own reiatsu. They wouldn't last much longer. Soon the match between them would come to an end with either a winner or two losers. It was then that Asmoskon heard the voice of Takashi speaking once again.

It seemed that Takashi had understood what he met a few moments ago about being different from a Shinigami. Now he was asking if Asmoskon could teach him certain things about the Quincy race. Asmoskon wasn't exactly sure what to reveal to a Shinigami even one he considered an ally. Then again Asmoskon knew the day would come when he required allies to stand against the Emperor of the Quincy. With that understanding Asmoskon came to the conclusion that now was as good a time as he could ask for.

Letting out a rather heavy sigh in his decision Asmoskon turns to face Takashi. "Well to be honest Takashi the Shinigami do know a great deal of my race. That is simply because yours is older than my own and has watched mine progress in power. The major thing to know though is that there are two different paths Quincy walk. One is what the Soul Society and most of your race see as the only path. The path that ends in the eradication of every race, but my own race the goal of the Emperor."

"There is a second path however. The path that I walk alone. There are almost no Quincy left that follow the same path as I do Takashi. This path is one that requires me to also protect the innocent from evil. Normally other Quincy were used to hunt hollows or stop them from harming others. However, when the Emperor came back this path and any who followed were destroyed."

Asmoskon turned his head back toward the battle. Watching as Hotaru vanished from his sight due to her shunpo. He knew that she would most likely attack from behind. What he didn't expect was that the other Shinigami would be able to counter. The red cloud seemed to appear out of nowhere. Asmoskon knew that it was meant as a defense yet wasn't so sure it would be enough against Hotaru.

[Takashi Kuchiki]

Quincy. That was sure an interesting title for these people. He only read small snippets from their history. There was a brutal history that came about. Many wars due to shinigami attempting to silence other races. It seemed the court of pure souls was not as pure as they let on. He would keep this in mind, Takashi was a rather open man. He wasn't someone who felt that one way was the right path. Rather, he knew that there were a multitude of factors that lead up to people's lives. Asmoskon seemed to be one who had a rather interesting backstory.

In any case, he would allow the man his time to speak. It seemed he wanted to get out more about his race. Takashi did in fact appreciate that. He listened to the man as he spoke, turning to face him as he did. It was only polite as the man had done so as well. He listneed as he described the shinigami race being older than the Quincy. Takashi had recalled reading that in the book he had from the Kuchiki home. It seems he was saying that soul society sees only one path. The shinigami listened carefully to what he was saying.

His interest became intrigued when he spoke of his goal and that of the Emperor. It seemed asmoskon's path was one he had to do alone; or was alone rather. Takashi knew that Quincy use to hunt hollows. It seems the emperor wanted something completely different. Asmoskon was the one who was destroying hollows currently and others were not following this. The question came into the man's mind, what exactly was happening with these two sides? What was the path that only Asmoskon walked whereas the others didn't walk it?

There was a few moments of silence as the shinigami looked towards the Quincy."I see.", he began. It was then that he started his questions. "Would you care to tell me more of this emperor? Why is it that you do not follow him? I am curious as to why you'd walk a solitary path. In addition, What are these goals the emperor has that you stand against?". The white hair man stopped speaking momentarily. He contemplated more questions but he realized that it would be rude.

"I do not mean to pressure you with questions. I simply wish to know what you stand for and what you stand against; if that makes sense. I wish to know what troubles you and what will become of the Quincy? Things are changing Asmoskon, they are indeed changing. I believe there is evil that taints the purity of each faction. In soul society, I too- ....well, I will save that for another day. Please go on". He spoke as he looked over towards the man. It was then that his eye caught what was going on below.

A moment later, his eyes trailed down to Hotaru, whom seemed to be utilizing some type of shunpo. Asen now was going to use his smoke bombs. It was a good idea to confuse her. He wasn't sure if he would be able to see her or not. Takashi had hoped that perhaps he could use this to his advantage. However, they did not have much time left. Takashi wanted to make sure that these two would go all out. It seemed like things were going as such. He knew after this, there was going to be a greater difficult in training than what was to come; certainly more than a simple game.

[✠Asmoskon Masurao✠]

It seemed that his own race was interesting to the Shinigami. Asmoskon wasn't really sure if that was a good thing or even a honest thing. For all he knew Takashi could have been ordered to bring him to Soul Society just to get what little information he had on his race. Jus as quick as the thought seeped into his thoughts it was expunged. Takashi had been honorable almost every time that he had encountered Asmoskon. Also Soul Society wouldn't care enough about Asmoskon's own opinion they had proven before that they can't trust his race.

Just to continue on in conversation while waiting the end of the spar Asmoskon continued. "To be honest Takashi I've never met the Emperor myself. I only know of him from the teachings of my grandfather. From what I know the Emperor of my race is a cruel being that seeks obedience in his followers. As for his goals they are simple."

Asmoskon couldn't help the tightening of his grip once again on his forearms. However this time his eyes also seemed to ignite with the same fire of rage and determination that they so often showed. "He plans to wipe out every other race in existence." Asmoskon allowed the depth of what he ha said to sink in for a few moments before continuing. "The Emperor of my race sees us as the only pure race. That all others Shinigami, Hollow, Human it doesn't matter they must be purged."

"In truth if his forces continue to grow in strength it won't be long until his plan is put into action. I have no doubt that the day will come when he believes he can take out Soul Society along with every other plane of existence." It seemed as though Asmoskon was struggling not to just scream out his rage at the very thought of such actions. The area around his grip on both of his forearms had begun to turn dark red from his unconscious rage.

"I do not follow the path of the Emperor Takashi because his goal is the opposite of pure. I am the opposite of every Quincy that follows his ways. Not just in my own beliefs but it seems my own spiritual appearance reflects this as well. You already know that my bow is black while my reiatsu is red. Well that in fact is the opposite of the norm for my race. I am the Quincy that plans to stop the Emperor Takashi." That being said Asmoskon turned back toward the spar as the bounder that had been past on to him for the first time in a long time was felt on his shoulders.

[Takashi Kuchiki]

The shinigami listened intently to the Quincy. It seemed as though the man was rather honorable. He blinked a few times, listening to him speak of the teachings he had learned from his grandfather. Asmoskon was definitely someone who held firm to what he believed in, that is what was for sure. There seemed to however be some anger in him as he spoke about this emperor however. Just who was this man? This man who seemed to plague Asmoskon so much.

It was then that Takashi was informed of the man's goals. The emperor was a cruel man who wanted nothing more than simple followers. Takashi noticed the man tightening his grip. There was something different about the way that he looked. His eyes held much more passion than Takashi had seen before. He blinked a few times, looking towards him. Takashi's own eyes narrowed however, simply as the man spoke about the Emperors plan.

"I see...". He said as the Quincy told the Shinigami of the leader's plan. He was quiet as he continued to explain the purity of his race according to this emperor. Takashi simply nodded as the man spoke. He couldn't believe someone had felt something like that; it was horrible. He let out a soft sigh as he looked back towards the fight for a moment. His gaze was only there for a second, just to check up.

After that, he turned back tot he man as he began speaking. It seems as though this man was a real threat to soul society and other races as well. It was then that the man continued of his own goals. It was interesting the detail he gave about his reaitsu as well. It was then that the man spoke the words, he wished to defeat the emperor of his race did he? That was quite interesting indeed. Takashi's gaze turned back towards the fight.

"I see. It seems you have quite a battle head of you. This emperor you speak of must be quite powerful. That, or he has a fearsome army or ability to be able to enslave so many. I imagine some follow him of their own free will, but there are others who feel otherwise. This idea of yours, how do you plan to kill such a man? I would imagine it would be difficult to do something such as that. There are a great many whom are stronger than all of us combined. I question the methods you will put forth to fight such an army; I imagine you have a plan...do you not?". He spoke the last part as he turned towards the man. He looked back towards the fight, blinking a few times. "I am sorry once more for not placing you into this battle. If you would like, we may continue training. Perhaps you would like to join in to deter them? Though, this would be added pressure now". He said as he looked down.

He blinked once more. "In any case, I believe this fight will end soon. I feel as though there is much to be gained. Perhaps you should share your ideals with the others. They seem a loyal and powerful group. I'd imagine your lack of hostility stems from your own beliefs. It seems rather suicidal, entering the domain of such powerful enemies alone. I imagine that currently, you are training to strengthen yourself for this battle. I also imagine there is quite some time before you are able to fight with them....am I correct?". He said as he looked towards him, he was surely an interesting man with some fine beliefs.

[✠Asmoskon Masurao✠]

Asmoskon wasn't surprised that Takashi was interested in the subject of the Quincy Emperor. It seemed that the Shinigami was attempting to gauge how powerful the Emperor actually could be. Asmoskon thought of the best way to compare the Emperor to a Shinigami and only one possible subject came into his mind. Asmoskon really didn't want to tell Takashi though. It could lead to being insulting toward Shinigami or make Takashi view him as insane for planning his death.

Takashi seemed to be pushing in on Asmoskon's own plans for taking out the Emperor. Asmoskon wasn't to sure if he should reveal anything. Yet there wasn't much to reveal considering Asmoskon had no clue where the man. While at the same time knowing that at his current strength he wouldn't make it past the first few handful of followers. Takashi for all Asmoskon knew was an ally of is and so there couldn't be any harm in talking to him about such a subject for the time at hand.

"To be perfectly honest Takashi your correct. Right now I'd die before I could draw an arrow against the Emperor or his higher up followers. As for a plan . . there really isn't one to be put in motion beside to progress and gather to strength I need. I know it's going to take more than just me though. As for their training let them finish it. It wouldn't hurt to let them settle something that had began before I arrived in fact it might be disrespectful for me to ask them to stop."

Asmoskon gave a small grin at his last remark. However, the grin faded just as fast as it had appeared. "Now to help you understand the power of the Emperor Takashi. I'll compare him to an additional of your race." Asmoskon stared into Takashi's eyes showing him his honest-ness and that there was no lie no veil of false speech. "The Captain-Commander is the only one comparable."