Canon KE-3: War of The Worst

[Kento Waffles]

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Upon Taiho's weapon cutting through the yoyo, she knew that there was a problem. Anarchy's spiritual energy was more than enough to defend against her scythe, and not just be cut into. Furthermore, tactical of a researcher like Taiho would be to have investigated all races and their capabilities. This included an ability by Bount to disperse into mist or sink into shadows, which Taiho suspected for numerous reasons. The first of these was that she had sensed some sort of sentience within this wretched cloud of heat, indicating a summoned creature, which would make most sense if it was a doll. The second was that she quickly started to sense another presence forming within the sentience of the mist, a second sentience. It was around the same time another, unfamiliar reiatsu formed itself into a familiar form--Anarchy's.

"So, you have help, and you've hidden..." Taiho mused. "But not well enough... So tell me, are you a Bount, or are you unique?" The eye in the air suddenly turned toward where Anarchy was, tracking him with Taiho's energy sensory. It began to fire off more Soukahou blasts into the vicinity of the mist. However, they weren't aimed for the sentience that was Anarchy. The Soukahou blast was meant to hit the ground underneath, using Taiho's Captain grade reiatsu strength as fuel. The Soukahou blasts were not small. Part of why Anarchy hadn't been able to hold them off for long was that the heat was blown away. In this case, the explosions caused shockwaves that would rip apart the particles of Anarchy's mist. It would be dispersed, blown apart. Whether or not this hurt Anarchy was up to experimentation by Taiho. She didn't know if it would work.

Even if it didn't work, Taiho used a flash step to get out of that area, not caring about what happened next. She missed Zeich's appearance by a fraction of a second, so that she didn't notice until he returned that he was back in the game. Taking note of it, Taiho suspected that she could make an ally of that angry Vizard once he cooled down a little bit and took an injury that forced him to be more tactical. Until then, Taiho next summoned yet another floating eye, making two. This one revolved around where Anarchy had been suspected to reside, while Taiho herself appeared just a little ways away, in a position to observe all of this mess with Anarchy and Zeich.

Soon, came Saeki's reply to Jin. Not yet. First... I have something more to say to my brother.

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Over at Kuroi, his eyes suddenly started glowing white once more, indicating that Saeki's technique had been turned on again. Once more, he would be able to even overpower Souza's brilliant strategic value. Knight Blue appeared, and Kuroi, using his newfound prowess, was able to block, then move his body in such a way that he fluidly transitioned his sword from a guarding position to be under Knight Blue's. Closing in, he struck a blow against Knight Blue, his sword skidding off the armor. He backed off, realizing that now he had to attack their open spots--namely, the faces, which were completely exposed. "That's good," Souza said to Kuroi with a confident smile, sensing the change, and Saeki's presence. "I look forward to this challenge."

How can he still be calm, knowing that this is what defeated him before...? Kuroi wondered to himself. Kuroi closed in on the Kuchiki Heir at that moment, and attacked once more. Because Souza was no longer in Zone, his statistical values weren't overwhelming anymore. Kuroi would easily be able to overpower him. Unlike Souza, the Envainar did not have any effects over him from the heat. Furthermore, his statistical values in physical combat had been higher to begin with. Thus, as Kuroi closed in, he was fully confident in his ability to take on Souza. But... The Kuchiki Heir looked up with a smile. "I'm not using Zone, but... Didn't you consider my allies?"

Music!

Kuroi's eyes widened, and immediately, Knight Gold was in front of him, blade coming forth. What...! One of them can use Zone?! Kuroi brought up his blade to guard, but Knight Gold, having sensed that intent, was already moving his blade to counter. Of course, using Saeki's aid, Kuroi was one step ahead of even that, and was already in the process of countering by also fluidly transitioning. Technically, this would allow him to overcome Knight Gold. However... It was useless. Knight Gold, though he was about to be countered, took everything that Kuroi had just to counter him. As blue lightning flared around where his eyes were, and he was about to be countered, Kuroi suddenly noted another attacker coming.

Fluently transitioning to guard that strike, he realized too late that he couldn't react well enough to stop both Knight Blue and Knight Gold. Thus, Kuroi was forced to extend an arm out to guard against Knight Gold's sudden transition into an attack after Kuroi guarded the unexpected appearance of Knight Blue. Kuroi's left arm was severed completely, but it stopped any further damage. High speed regeneration began its work on fixing his arm, but now with two adversaries to simultaneously deal with, Kuroi was being quickly overwhelmed. And just then, Knight Rose appeared, and landed a hard slash on Kuroi's back as his sensories were quickly overwhelmed by facing three adversaries who were utilizing Zone.

All three of them can use it...! In an instant, Kuroi was forced into adopting failed defensive measures. Even with Saeki backing him up, it was inadequate. He was a step ahead only in a one on one with someone at this level using Zone. If it was three, he was multiple steps behind a well coordinated strategy like this, and soon fell prey to being forced to guard one strike, resulting in taking two more. Though his Hierro allowed him to slightly reduce the damage, and high speed regeneration quickly went to work fixing him, they were getting better at fighting him as they dueled. Soon, their damage would be faster than he could regenerate.

Suddenly, just as Kuroi managed to lock all of their blades against his at once, Souza appeared behind him, stabbing clean through his stomach. Kuroi gasped. This is the difference between my other self and I, Souza thought to himself. I can't use Zone as he can, nor can I use Pressure Gaze or even Tengenko. But, in exchange, my teamwork improves greatly. And thus, I am able to allow my allies to enter Zone in my place. That's why they call this ability of mine... Zone II! Ripping himself from Souza's blade, Kuroi feared that to counter, he might soon need to use Segunda Etapa, or risk dying... But, he couldn't do that here. Not in front of so many people.

This, in fact, was the first time that Kuroi had ever been so overwhelmed by any opponent. Even compared to Sozen or Adalo. This Lieutenant was... An absolute genius, Saeki finished the thought. If you keep engaging him, even with my aid, you're going to die. You need to back off so we can create a new strategy. Soon I'll be able to assist everyone on the battlefield who's having trouble. Souza and his three knights danced around Kuroi, attacks landing all over. Kuroi fell to one knee, barely able to keep up with them. And he couldn't even use Kakucho Cero to help, as Knight Gold's strikes were capable of negating that. Then do it quickly, before I am forced to unleash my full power and kill everyone here.

Now this music!

Meanwhile... Sozen facing Saeki. The great monstrosity that was Saeki Kuchiki held a sword now that appeared no different from her sealed Zanpakuto, but Sozen knew better. Though he had never seen her Zanpakuto, he knew that she thrived on deception and psychological warfare. That was up her alley. Thus, it made sense for even her Zanpakuto to seem innocent at first, before she sprang it on someone. He knew that. He had seen her release, and knew that it was really a release. Sozen knew that he was too powerful. Even damaged, his power was greater than she or her allies could manage if she didn't fight with her all. ...Plus, he knew that she had to be frightened. Right? After all, his new power was truly impressive...

"You've finally released..." Sozen said to Saeki. "I've never seen your power before. Isn't this exciting? Not that it will matter... Compared to me, you're just a damn dog to our household, aren't you?" Saeki smiled coolly. Something was definitely off. Different. "Well, before we fight, I must confess to you dear Sozen that there are some rules to my Zanpakuto. For one, we fight in turns. Right now it's my turn. If you attack out of turn, there will be consequences. Now, before you attack, you must state an attak type with target, and an odd, such as one out of five. Based on target and odd, you will find the damage of your attack increase... and the consequences of failing to land that attack increase."

Saeki held up her blade. "Well, now..." she said in a civil manner. "Sword slash to chest, one in-" Sozen suddenly materialized before Saeki, slashing deeply into her chest. To his credit, his speed and the surprise allowed him to land the hit, but... With great cost. All of a sudden, many incredibly deep slashes exploded across Sozen's entire body, and he gasped, his eyes going wide. He collapsed to the ground on all fours, gasping from pain, wounds, and worse. Blood loss was incredible. There could not have been a worse punishment to an aching body. And, because of the severity of the wounds, his slash, touch it had touched Saeki, had not buried in. He hadn't had the strength. Instead, he had merely collapsed.

"I told you what would happen, didn't I, Sozen?" Saeki asked. "You must have thought that just because you got a little stronger just now... That just because of previous victories, you could overcome me. Because my combat prowess isn't terribly high, right? You're cocky, and impatient. And you think you're clever. And yet, here we are. One false move and you're through." Sozen fell from all fours onto his stomach, gasping. Soon, his breathing slowed. His eyes appeared vacant, and they began to close. If he wasn't dying, he was certainly about to lose consciousness. His state of affairs was not a very good one, to say the least.

Kouhai and Grimoire suddenly appeared on either side of Saeki, looking down at Sozen. "My my.." Kouhai mused. "How the mighty Senpai has fallen." The Captain Commander appeared next, forming next to Sozen's side. "SOZEN!" he bellowed. The Captain Commander got on one knee next to his fallen Captain, and spoke. "Enough..." he said. "You've done well up until now... I have reinforcements and medics on the way. Rest. I'll take care of the rest." The old man stood to his full, overpowering height, and regarded his adversaries. Sato, Saeki, Grimoire, Kouhai, and the nameless Quincy. Five on one. He grinned. "This isn't enough...." he said, cracking his knuckles and sheathing Ryuujin Jakka.

"You underestimate us, Captain Commander?" Saeki asked. "You saw what my Zanpakuto did to Sozen just now. It's because he cheated in my game. A game that, at will, I can ensnare other combatants in. Including you. And right now it's my turn, so, you had best play along." The old man pondered that momentarily. He looked down at the fallen Captain at his side, Sozen Kuchiki. Looked up at all of his opponents. In one turn, no doubt any of them could attack. Possibly all of them. It must be skewed in Saeki's favor. And if he played along, he'd get hurt. But, if he didn't play along, then he would receive the same wounds as Sozen. "Tell me the rules of said game, then, and be quick about it," the old man decided.

OOC: Slight mistake on Taiho's reiatsu. Occulus uses life force, not reiatsu. So, I gave her +300 reiatsu, and took away an extra 300 life force.

Taiho's Remaining Reiatsu: 3700/4500

Taiho's Remaining Life Force: 3900/4500

Shikai Post Count: 3/10

Souza's Remaining Reiatsu: 6200/12,000 Reiatsu

Soul Merge Post Count: 8/10

Rainbow Soul: 2/10

Zone II: 1/8

Kuroi's Remaining Reiatsu: 2700/5000 Reiatsu (-1200 when ress ends)

Ressurection Post Count: 5/16

Saeki's Remaining Reiatsu: 6800/14,000 Reiatsu

Shikai Post Count: 1/15

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{Saeki's Zanpakuto}

Saeki's Zanpakuto overall ability is punishment game. Shikai and Bankai both possess a game, the rules of which force enemies to be punished for failure to uphold them. Thus, we get to Shikai. Akuma No Ketto.

Though it has no techniques, Akuma No Ketto is a dangerous, dangerous power. Not only is Saeki capable of ensnaring herself and another person in a game, but she can ensnare multiple different people in the game at the same time. She also can ensnare people other than herself, meaning that she doesn't necessarily have to be a part of the game. The game is turn based. It's "odds." On a given turn, a player must state an attack and an odd. There are three categories of attack specificity. Basic (state only the attack and no target), moderate (state attack and target), advanced (state attack with very specific parameters and conditions). Basic has no change. Moderate results in an attack counting as if two attacks had been struck with. Advanced counts as if five attacks had been struck with. Simultaneously, there is odds. Any number can be used. One in ten. One in five. One in ten thousand. Etc. The higher the odds, that is the multiplication of the attack damage. So a slash can be worth ten thousand times the damage. BUT, failure to land that blow will result in the loser taking half the damage they intended to inflict. Furthermore, the defender's instinct is multiplied by however much the odds are as well. So with an instinct of 200, and odds of 5, the enemy's instinct becomes 1000. Thus, it is a dangerous, and very slippery slope. Anyone who attacks out of turn or launches an additional attack as a follow-up will receive crippling punishment equivalent to a fatal amount of damage. Furthermore, no player can attack without declaring what kind of attack, or they will suffer the same injury based punishment. No matter who the enemy is, the punishment will be severe. Anyone with extreme healing capabilities is likely to be punished by organ damage instead. Thus, this is a very deadly game to play.

[✠Asmoskon Masurao✠]

Asmoskon was now roughly about one hundred feet up off the ground. Thankfully his wings were still holding together and enabled him to fly throughout the air as he pleased. Knowing the technique was something that gave him an incredible advantage in this type of situation. Now though he was just getting above the giant blue doll when the second mouth of the dragon opened up again. Asmoskon had been correct with his assumption on the second mouth being one that only would react when danger was present.

A grin spread across his face for a moment as he watched the white light of the dragon engulfing the giant blue doll only for that doll to then be disintegrated. He had succeeded in taking out the doll that he actually felt would cause the most difficulty during this grand battle. Now all that was left was the Bount himself and the giant red dragon. Asmoskon now had a clear view on the red dragon though and could see that the primary mouth that fired out the massive lightning on him before was opening again.

He had a plan though and it was time to finish off this Bount. Just as the lightning was being concentrated and the dragon was about to fire it out towards Asmoskon the Quincy vanished from sight. The lightning then soared through the sky only to continue onwards with nothing struck. Asmoskon though appeared a moment later fifty feet from the dragon on the left side while still being just above one hundred feet above the ground. He had thankfully utilized two Hirenkyaku in order to get out of the way and now in this position.

Holding his crossbows outwards Asmoskon begins to concentrate his reiatsu into arrows only to sense something horrific. The reiatsu of Sozen suddenly seemed to drop by a massive margin and Asmoskon felt that he needed to finish off this Bount as fast as possible or else Sozen might not make it through this battle. Firing a single arrow from the crossbow in his right hand downwards towards the Bount. It would continue to soar downwards only to suddenly turn and rise up back towards the dragon. The arrow was aimed to strike the beast in the back of the neck. However, Asmoskon was hoping that it would turn and trigger the second mouth. If successful the angle that the arrow was raising from would lead the dragon to use its second mouth not only on the arrow, but it's master as well.

Asmoskon didn't feel that there was time to wait however and executed another Hirenkyaku. In the following moment Asmoskon would appear beside Sozen on the other side that the Captain Commander was on. He had only just arrived after Saeki was finishing up her explanation of playing a game being her zanpakuto's ability. Just after the Captain Commander commented Asmoskon smirked slightly. "Mind if I join in on this Commander?" Asmoskon wasn't really all that sure how to address the man yet whether he wished for his help or not wasn't going to leave Sozen here laying on the ground.

Remaining Reiatsu: 3240/500
Quincy Cross: {+1600}
Willpower*Gate: {-100}
Bow 2nd: {-200}
Class 1 Arrow: {-140}

[Kento Waffles]

Starter music

The arrow would have reached within range of the second mouth, but... The red dragon suddenly disappeared. Sealed away by Petrov, the doll had served its purposes already of slowing down an ally to Sozen Kuchiki. Thus, Sozen had fallen to Saeki's ability already. There was no more need. Now, instead, the arrow was trained on Petrov. Like other Bount, however, he was someone who could simply evade. Immediately, he dissolved into a black blob with glowing red eyes along the ground. He had melted directly into the shadows, becoming one with the shade. While in that form, he was completely untouchable. The arrow, even if it hit, would only strike the ground and dissipate, failing to achieve anything. Of course, that was to be expected even if his purpose hadn't been served.

Meanwhile... As Asmokon arrived to the main battle, the old man replied. "Do as you wish," he spoke quietly. The red dragon was powerful, but a combination with that blue, stone giant was better. Without the giant, the dragon was more vulnerable, and losing another doll would be bad news for Petrov. Instead, it was likely that if he was to continue attacking, it would be some alternative means. On the other hand, he did receive all of his strategic relay for the moment from Saeki. Therefore, if his purpose from her was fulfilled, then he didn't need to continue until she got him again. Meanwhile... "My game is called Odds," Saeki said to the Captain Commander. "Before you attack, you declare your attack and odd one out of any number of your landing that attack. Based on these-"

SUPREMELY BADASS MUSIC

The old man rammed into Sato Hoshi immediately using a flash step to propel himself, his punch slamming into the Mod Soul. Sato Hoshi was wounded and on the ground, but his ability to teleport between reflective surfaces made him invaluable in strategic planning. Taking him out first was ideal, especially given his vulnerability. As the old man rammed into Sato Hoshi, Saeki's eyes went wide with shock. Certainly, she had sensed his sudden, hostile intent, his random loss of patience. Even she hadn't been fast enough to warn Sato, nor had Sato been fast enough instinctively or physically to do anything about this attack. His entire body was splintered into pieces, shattered like there was no tomorrow. Blood, guts, and more rained down all around.

At the same time, massive slash wounds deeply embedded themselves in the old man's body, drawing at least as much blood as Sozen's wounds, if not more. Yet, the old man stood tall, blood dripping from a now badly wounded body. Impossible... Kouhai thought to himself as he observed this foe. The wounds inflicted by Saeki's ability were even enough to bring down Sozen Kuchiki in one blow... Yet still, Kyousou Ningen stands... The Captain Commander tore off his Haori and his shirt, both stained wet with blood, and threw them to the side. "When did you pitiless fuckers first start to think that a pathetic gimmick like this would be enough to bring me down? ME? OF ALL PEOPLE? YOU LITTLE FUCKING SHITS, WHERE IS THE FUCKING RESPECT?"

Saeki's eyes were wide in shock, maybe even trauma at having lost an ally. The old man exploded forwards, grabbing onto a stunned Sonken Kouhai. Just as he did, Kouhai tried to escape, but the shock had been too much of an opportunity. He now had a firm grip on one of Kouhai's arms, and was crushing the bones in the forearm area literally to dust. In desperation to escape, Sonken Kouhai severed his own arm, backing off. Simultaneously, the old man drew Ryuujin Jakka, and, igniting its flame wordlessly, blasted a huge surge of incredible flame in Saeki's direction. Without Sato to just teleport her out, Saeki was forced to rely on a flash step to move her out of the way.

Once again, for this second attack out of turn, the Captain Commander received vicious wounds. A second, and then even third retribution. What had downed Sozen in one use failed to down the mighty Captain Commander in three. Yes, he was bleeding profusely. But the old man, with such a huge amount of physical ability, with strength and tenacity unlike any other, literally would not go down before these enemies. Such was his uncontrollable will to dominate. His rage at his Soul Society being invaded. Advancing now with a walk on Saeki, the old man started to speak. "Pray to your god... Any god... Any deity to whom you say grace..."

But then, he bellowed. "EXCEPT YOU HAVE NO GOD! WE ARE DEATH'S KEEPERS, AND WE KNOW BETTER THAN FOR THERE TO BE A GOD! THERE IS NONE. NO GOD. ONLY THE SPIRIT KING, WHOSE SERVICE YOU DESERTED THE INSTANT YOU BETRAYED OUR SOUL SOCIETY! THERE IS NO GOD, AND YOU TURNED ON THE CLOSEST THING THAT YOU COULD EVER HAVE HAD TO ONE. YOU'RE WORSE THAN GODLESS! YOU'RE A HEATHEN EVEN AMONG THE SINNERS OF HELL. NOW BURN, WENCH. BURN." Saeki's eyes reflected the fire of Ryuujin Jakka. Petrov was quick to appear in front of her, seeking to protect Saeki, but... "PETROV NO!" she screamed, and though the blue stone giant suddenly reformed before them, along with the huge red dragon, they were dealt with.

Immediately, the Captain Commander was up in the air, his fists smashing into the stone giant's head, shattering it. In shock, the entire beast crumbled into pieces and vanished. The flames of Ryuujin Jakka then erupted forth, engulfing in its entirety the red dragon. Even the white blast of the second mouth was worthless, and the agony of the red dragon being decimated as well... the agony of losing two dolls nearly simultaneously.. This was enough for Petrov to gasp, grab his chest, cough out blood, and collapse next to the goo that was Sato's remains. Petrov then would begin to lose consciousness. "Invincible..." he coughed. "The old man is invincible..."

And indeed, covered now in five whole retributions... the old man still hadn't slowed down.

Old Man's Remaining Reiatsu: 2200/2250 Reiatsu

Shikai - Ryuujin Jakka: 5/15

Saeki's Remaining Reiatsu: 6750/14,000

Shikai Post Count: 2/15

Kouhai's Remaining Reiatsu: 6300/7500 Reiatsu

[Douma]

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Himitsu stood atop a grassy hill as the sunlight shown down, blinding him and making it difficult to keep his eyes open. However, it was hard to turn away from the beautiful sight laid out before him. Luscious vegetation extended in every direction for miles. Warm sunlight kissed his face and skin. A gentle breeze lifted his hair. The perfume of the perfect blend of flowers intoxicated him with every breath. The ringing in his ears was replaced with a whistling of birds and the rustling of the branches of a single enormous tree easily the size of a few dozen sky-scrapers put together.

It was the most beautiful scenery Himitsu could possibly imagine. This is what he spent his free time in the human world searching for, a perfect setting where he could be away from everything. Away from his fight against darkness. Away from his struggles. Away from his failures. This was his heaven, his paradise. He would never want to leave, and he would never want anyone to come looking for him. Himitsu Misute was finally happy.

But a deep voice pulled him out of his pleasant thoughts, cutting off the birds and silencing the wind.

"I am disappointed Himitsu…”

(( Stop Music ))

The figure of none other than Himitsu’s zanpakuto spirit, Flex, appeared before him, blocking the Shinigami’s view of the landscape. Flex was tall, easily a foot taller than Himitsu, meaning he wasn’t far from hitting eight feet. His muscles were toned and defined. He was shirtless and wore nothing above his pants. His defined masculine facial features pointed at Himitsu as the angry face stared down. He was mad. Himitsu let him down.

But Himitsu was furious.

The traitorous Shinigami was dodging everything Himitsu through at him from a distance when, suddenly, his Glaive was replaced with a simple katana and his spiritual pulse vanished. He had the upper hand and could bombard his opponent from a distance until Kouhai’s right hand was trapped and killed by the blasts. However, the Lieutenant was abandoned. “I told you to fight like a man, BUT YOU FIGHT LIKE A COWARD? You misuse my powers…"

SMACK!.

Now Try This One

Flex was knocked back, nearly losing his footing from the force behind the sudden and surprising attack. Himitsu had thrown the punch. A clean uppercut that already had Flex’s jaw going purple. Himitsu’s hand was also bruised, but he wasn’t flinching. His hazel glare was ice cold, burning holes through Flex’s own confused blue eyes. He didn’t see that attack coming.

“You’re disappointed, Flex? I hate to break it to you, but I’m the ONE WHO’S DISAPPOINTED.” SMACK! A right hook smashed into the larger man’s cheekbone. “I PUT IT ALL OUT THERE, FLEX. EVEN WHEN YOU WEREN’T WITH ME, I KEPT GOING AT IT. I KEPT FIGHTING!” A straight punch cracked Flex’s nose, causing blood to spurt out “THERE WERE TWO OF THEM AND ONE OF ME. WHERE WERE YOU? AREN’T YOU SUPPOSED TO BE AT MY SIDE?! AREN’T WE PARTNERS NOW?! AND YOU LEFT ME TO DIE. I’M DISAPPOINTED THAT WHILE I’M TRYING TO GET RID OF ALL THE CORRUPTION IN SOUL SOCIETY, I’VE GOT A PARTNER WHO TURNS HIS BACK ON ME!”

Himitsu threw another angry fist, but this time, Flex’s arm came up to block it while his other hand formed a tight ball that smashed straight into Himitsu’s face, knocking him back. Blood stained the white petals of the flowers beside him. “Himitsu…” Flex began. Saeki’s voice had clouded his judgment, but it wasn’t there any longer. Himitsu beat Flex to his senses. “She got in my head… I wasn’t strong enough. I wasn’t man en-“

“No, stop. Don’t blame yourself. I spent too many years doing just that. We need to work together now. We need to get stronger. Something like this is never going to happen again. I can’t lose you Flex. I need you to keep me fighting. And we need to fight harder.” Flex extended his hand forward to pick the Shinigami up off the grass, back on his feet. They locked eyes, a newly tempered iron will now established between them.

“Himitsu, look around,” Flex instructed calmly. “This is heaven, the Garden of Eden. This is what you have been fighting for. Purity. Justice. It’s all here. No one will die in this garden. No one will get hurt. No evil will survive. That is because of you. One day, you’ll be strong enough to make this garden a reality, and that day is coming soon. I’m going to help you get there. We will continue to train and to grow so that you may finally acquire it…”

Himitsu’s vision was fading as he began losing consciousness, but he held on just in time to hear the most important word he had heard his zanpakuto spirit utter yet.

“Bankai.”


(( OOC: I’m a bit tired to do Kagami/Douma right now so I’ll have to make time for that tomorrow ))

[Kento Waffles]

OOC: For now, let's have the next person post.

[✠Asmoskon Masurao✠]

Asmoskon stood with his second bow release active and the wings of blood on his back still held in formation and definition. However, now that he was down on the battle field he had the feeling on incredible heat and knew that his performance wasn't going to last long at all if he stayed down here. At the same time he knew though that he would need to reactivate his technique in order to keep the wings. He didn't know enough about those that he was going to face right now so after a moment the blood that formed his wings seemed to rush back into his back.

Asmoskon was going to fight on the ground with the Captain Commander with the hope that they would be able to fight against the five massive superpowers that seemed to be against them at this very moment. Asmoskon was hoping that he would get a chance to maneuver Sozen out of this area fearing that if he didn't the Head of the Kuchiki might suffer even more damage or simply die. He didn't get much of a chance though as Seaki began to speak explaining her zanpakuto ability. Asmoskon listened intently ready to evade at any moment when suddenly he heard the sound of impact.

The air around him was displaced and in the following moment his eyes seemed to be playing a trick on him One of the adversaries that was against the Captain Commander and himself simply shattered dying in a single blow from the Captain Commander. Asmoskon hadn't been expecting the old man to lung into battle without learning at least the reproductions of doing so. When he saw all of the wounds appear on the Commander and all of the blood spray from his body Asmoskon felt that for a moment it might have been better for another of his family to be in this conflict instead of him.

However, that wasn't something that logically could happen right now so he had to make due. The Captain commander might be injured, but there was one less adversary for them to eliminate. Asmoskon raised his crossbows ready to fire off a massive barrage of arrows towards the others when the Commander appeared again attacking two of the most powerful individuals by himself. He grabbed hold of and started to crush the arm of the King of Hueco Mundo. While at the same time forcing Sozen's sister to retreat herself.

Asmoskon was in awe of how powerful the Commander of Soul Society actually was and felt an even greater hate towards the deceased Emperor of his race. He had gone to war with Soul Society knowing that so many of his race would be slaughter by this man and his predecessor. There were only a handful of Quincy in the history of the race that would even be able to last more than a few moments against this man and Asmoskon knew that he wasn't one of them, not yet anyway.

In the next moment the Bount that Asmoskon had been facing off against seemed to enter into the fray of the battle and once again summon both of his massive dolls. Asmoskon sneered in anger at the sight of the massive blue giant. He had only just destroyed it and yet this Bount had managed to use it once again. He was ready to face off against him and the others when the Commander took that chance away as well. Asmoskon continued to watch in awe as the dolls were shattered and the Bount himself seemed to simply fall into unconsciousness.

Asmoskon turned towards the adversaries and made his decision. In the next moment the crossbows in his hands vanished and his black reiatsu with crimson edges surrounded his body once again. It took only a moment, but after that Asmoskon was once again clad in the black and red armor of his third bow. He couldn't afford to hold back against these individuals. If he didn't give it everything he had then he would simply be in the Commander's way. Asmoskon took notice of the Elder Quincy and knew this battle was one meant for him.

"I want you to know that I have no quail with you. You are no Vandenreich and thus have no reason for me to purge you of existence. However, our allies seem to be adversaries and thus I have no choice, but to defeat you. I'm sorry that it must come to this, but I'll be taking the title of the strongest free Quincy." Asmoskon prepared himself for whatever type of attack was going to come towards him. He knew that the both of them were in the area around Seaki and that more than likely they'd be effected by her zanpakuto. Asmoskon had faith that he could sustain the wounds inflicted yet not more than a single set and even with that didn't know if he'd beat the Quincy as is.

Remaining Reiatsu: 4240/500
Quincy Cross: {+1600}
Willpower*Gate: {-100}
Bow 3rd: {-500}

New Stats

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Strength: 285
Speed: 380
Instincts: 190
Senses: 142
Energy Sensory: 47

[Zeich Yajuu]

Even as Zeich's hand caught Anarchy, the man melted away in his grasp. As soon as it did, he realized his mistake; he had assumed that Anarchy had not planned for a counterattack in the gray mist, had not planned to neutralize his foe. It wasn't the same technique that allowed him to disperse himself into mist before, but, given his complete disappearance, an actual illusion, allowing him to escape. But the Vizard was not put off by this, and his anger was tempered, not dispersed by his realization. It became a focused blade of white-hot fury at his prey escaping him; even as Tsukikage's thoughts began to bleed into his own, Zeich's eyes scanned through the mist, the form of his Bankai giving him sight in its entire area. He saw the Soukahous rain down, he saw another Anarchy appear in the spot where the first had been attacked, unaware that Zeich was everywhere at once... but burning anger and cold analysis met even as he realized that this new apparition was as much a fake as the first. Taiho's sensory abilities were far sharper than the Vizard's, so she had an idea of where she was firing, and it was nowhere near this new Anarchy.

But that point became moot only a moment later, as the air started to get whipped about, the convection of heat causing a current that quickly intensified. Zeich's non-corporeal form had no homeostasis to maintain, so the heat bothered him little, no longer able to reduce his abilities while he was dissolved. However, the wind currents became annoying, moving his ash about in a pattern he did not desire. Fortunately, it was easy to combat such basic techniques of nature, as Anarchy's power wasn't to control the wind, merely manipulate it with heat. If it were not strong enough to even lift a person, then its effects would be worthless against Zeich. Indeed, it would be easy to make use of that same wind for his own purposes, to capture his prey long enough for him to sink his teeth in.

Even as he considered that, however, the ringing in Zeich's ears grew louder, more insistent, and there was the briefest of delays in his counterattack. What was that sound? Was it an attack from another of the enemy forces? The former Shinigami wasn't sure, but he would keep an eye out for any further effects of the sound. In the meantime, however, he had a criminal to catch. The ash, seemingly caught in the spinning air, suddenly started to accelerate, moving with the wind's direction and enhancing it further. Suddenly, the motion had the air moving far faster, and Anarchy's misty form would start to be tugged at; his lack of solidity made it difficult for the man to resist the increasing wind current, powered by an ash that moved at 1400 speed and with all the force of Zeich's immense spiritual capacity. The mist would be whipped around in a frenzy and, if Anarchy didn't react soon, his form would be torn apart and scattered. Unlike Zeich, he wouldn't be able to reform in such a state nearly as easily.

Of course, there was a possibly unfortunate casualty at risk in the attack as well; Taiho was nearby, and though her form was not nearly as light as Anarchy's, the force behind the ashen tornado would be enough to sweep her up as well. A more rational Zeich would have halted his attack there, for fear of angering one of the people in Soul Society who might actually support his wish to return, but he was too lost to his anger; a casualty was an unfortunate victim who was in the wrong place at the wrong time. That was Tsukikage's thinking, overriding Zeich's own as the Hollow's desire for blood only sharpened the Vizard's desire for revenge, the desire to make Anarchy pay for destroying the only person he could truly call a friend.

But that was unimportant for now. For now, Zeich watched from within his ashes, waiting for Anarchy to reform. In the best scenario, the man's mist would be scattered among the Vizard's ash; the moment he tried to reform himself, he'd find blades erupting from every part of him as Zeich's ashes were added into the reformation. Worst case, Anarchy would be forced into further retreat, forced to use up more of his Reiatsu to avoid being killed. Which happened would be up to him.

Remaining Reiatsu: 5650/19250 (Reiatsu lost after mask ends: 700)

Bankai: 2/10

Vizard Mask: 2/3

(OOC: Since Zeich is not in a physical form, he is not affected by the heat, so I'm not docking stats this post. Please inform me if this needs to be corrected.)

[Kento Waffles]

This!

The old Quincy shrugged out of his white cloak, revealing himself to be a gnarled old man with a thick, white beard and sunken gray eyes. Dressed in basic white Quincy robes, he was balding, and his skin was pruned throughout, as if he had just spent hours in a hotspring. He had dark liverspots on the corner of his balding head, and his skin appeared practically an ashen gray. But, despite old age, he stood tall. He was clearly quite old, but he was able to maintain an upright position. He had probably been very athletic in his prime, and he seemed to have taken good care of himself even up until now. He sighed, reiatsu pulsating off of his aged body, emanating from him in the form of a white steam, like a dragon's breath.

"Must we fight, son of Masurao?" the nameless Quincy asked of Asmokon. "Our race is divided and struggling as it is. Even if we find ourselves on opposite sides of this battle, we could choose not to engage. You could engage a different opponent, as could I. It would be as simple as that. Who says that either of us needs to kill a member of our own race over a conflict between Soul Reapers and their battle for Soul Society?" The nameless Quincy did not appear as if he desired to have any combat whatsoever with Asmokon. It was also seemingly his turn under Saeki's rules, meaning he had the choice not to strike out. The apparent weakness of Saeki's ability--pacifism.

"I am working with Saeki Kuchiki because she is stronger than Soul Society. She is powerful enough to defeat the Vandenreich. She is an ally, and when she has defeated the Captains of this place and taken it over, I will have her assistance in killing Akiyama and Baal, who took from me my family...my daughter." This was more than just a fight. Asmokon, who hated the Vandenreich and wished to avenge his family... He now faced someone who also wanted to avenge his family... Who had lost a daughter against the Vandenreich's treachery. Could Asmokon bring himself to fight someone so much like himself? Even if he did, he lost a valuable asset against the Vandenreich.

Music!

Meanwhile, Kuroi had finally had enough. "My turn," he said, taking advantage of Saeki Kuchiki's Shikai, which clearly was now in effect over his battle with Souza too. "Enma Cero, one in one." Kuroi aimed with his left arm, and a his reiatsu fluctuated. Knights Gold, Blue, and Rose braced themselves, as did Souza. Normally, they would have found some way to dodge, even if Enma Cero was instantaneous and invisible. However, they didn't need to. At that exact moment, a huge Danku wall erected in front of all of them, and Enma Cero dispersed against it, unable to break it. "You shouldn't bully the youth..." a tired voice said, stepping up to the plate next to Souza.

"It's unbecoming of you, Kuroi Naito." The man with red hair and gnarled stubble on his face was none other than Kido Corps Captain, Kyomei Kuchiki. Now, Souza's list of allies had increased. Souza graciously nodded in the direction of his cousin. "Captain," he greeted with a smile. Immediately, upon becoming designated as one of Souza's allies, Kyomei too would experience an increase in his abilities. His instinct and his energy sensory jumped up as a result of Zone II, and his speed doubled. Now with vastly increased mental capabilities and speed, his already powerful Kido spells were going to be all the more formidable. Facing Kyomei, Souza, and the three Knights, even Kuroi couldn't win at his current level.

"I see..." Kuroi observed. "That's your greatest strength, Souza Kuchiki. In one on one, I and many other enemies would destroy any of you. In realization of this, you've created a power which allows you and your allies the perfect teamwork. What one of you cannot do yourselves, five together will accomplish. Indeed, I am outmatched at my current level, and I am unwilling to show you my greatest powers in a place as public as this." Kuroi was outmatched, and he acknowledged it. He exhaled. "I concede," he said. "You may capture me." But... Souza smiled back, and reiatsu flared around Kyomei, and then out of the Knights as well. "No, Kuroi," Souza said. "Because right now, it's our turn."

Souza's Remaining Reiatsu: 6200/12,000 Reiatsu

Soul Merge Post Count: 9/10

Rainbow Soul: 3/10

Zone II: 2/8

Kuroi's Remaining Reiatsu: 2700/5000 Reiatsu (-1200 when ress ends)

Ressurection Post Count: 6/16

Saeki's Remaining Reiatsu: 6800/14,000 Reiatsu

Shikai Post Count: 2/15

Nameless Quincy's Remaining Reiatsu: 13,000/1000 Reiatsu

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{Nameless Quincy's Stats}

Watch out. This guy is rank level 4, and he's class 0. 2000 SP. Prodigy Version 2.

Strength: 150 (50)
Speed: 300
Reiatsu Strength: 400 (1400)
Spiritual Pressure: 300 (100)
Instinct: 150 (50)
Senses: 300
Energy Sensory: 300 (1050)
Healing Expertise: 100 (33)
Total SP: 2000

[Ōkami Shihoin]

Ya can’t do this alone, Ōkami! Let them help ya!

I can’t allow either of them to die on my watch. As Head, this is my mess to clean up. And plus, I have you to help me. We’ll need to use it this time…

I can do my best for ya, but yer gonna need more than just my Bankai to defeat him.”

Lightning crackled around the Shihoin Head in sharp bursts. The blue lightning which was created from his powerful reiatsu appeared in bursts all around his body, emitting what sounded like the chirping of once thousand birds. In actuality, those bursts of blue lightning would do nothing physically to anyone who came in close to the Head. They were just there for flashiness. It was an ability the Shihoin Head was capable of using because of the strength of his reiatsu. Normally, he didn’t use it constantly like this, but in such a situation he wanted to appear as threatening as he could to the traitor of the House of Shihoin. And with his shikai’s cestus emitting an equally high pitched shriek, his presence there appeared even more threatening.

The Shihoin Head stood there, staring into the eyes of the traitor known as Hiroshi Shihoin and regarded him for a moment with a look of disappointment and pity. ”So this is the power you betrayed our family to obtain? I don’t remember a sinister technique like this ever being in your arsenal, Hiroshi.” Ōkami pointed out as he looked around at the twisted evil circle which had enveloped the two of them. With his potent light aura, he could sense the malevolent intent behind Hiroshi’s summoning of this circle. It was an intent that Hiroshi couldn’t hide from him because of that light aura of his. Hiroshi intended to not only defeat him here and now but to utterly destroy him. Ōkami could sense the hatred behind Hiroshi’s intentions. This is more than just a battle of life and death for him. He intends to take everything away from me if I lose this battle. That is the intention I sense coming from him..

Don’t worry, boy! I’ll always be here with ya. We’ve got no choice now but to do this together!”

At that moment, the odds were stacked against the Shihoin Head, but he would do his best to prevail. For my father… Memories of Jiro Shihoin flooded his mind as he took a deep breath and prepared himself for the battle to come. This is how his father would have wanted him to take care of this. Alone, putting the burden of Hiroshi’s treachery on his own shoulders. That was the price that came with being the Head. That was how his father had taught him to rule over the Shihoin Family. And so, he took that one last breath and calmly analyzed the situation before him. Those spiders will be troublesome. But luckily, I have Kasoku active to avoid anymore creeping up on me. But these six….they will be troublesome. I need to get them out of the way first before I can approach Hiroshi. But, what can I do about that aura he has protecting him…does it have any weaknesses? I guess I can only find out. Let’s go, Kyukyoku no Kasokuki!

Play This

There were no more words which needed to be uttered between the two. Ōkami knew it and he was sure that Hiroshi knew it as well. Suddenly, his face lost all emotion as he took on his assassin mode and he no longer spoke a word. All that could be heard was the shrieking from his cestus and the chirping of one thousand birds around him. Quickly, he raised his right arm and aimed it, with the five blades of that cestus pointed at the 6 spiders before him. ”Hado #1: Sho.” Before the spiders had a chance to move any further, five bursts of force erupted from the tips of the metal blades. From those five blades, Ōkami released Sho, and directed them at the heads of each of those five spiders. If the kido connected, it would pretty much splatter their heads, given that the strength of the force which would hit them was equal to Okami’s reiatsu strength itself; thus, five of those spiders would have their heads blasted apart with 600 strength of force. If all worked according to plan that would leave only one left. There was the possibility, however, that Hiroshi would alter their size to avoid the blasts of force aimed at their heads. But Ōkami didn’t think that he would be able to reduce their size fast enough for them to avoid those sudden blasts of force. So that left the last one to meet a different fate than the first five. He was already expecting that Hiroshi might reduce this one’s size in order to prevent that one from being destroyed like the first five.

While he prepared himself for his next attack, he had noted one other thing. The spiders had been excreting webs from their abdomen onto the ground. This was most likely Hiroshi’s idea. Ōkami surmised that it was Hiroshi’s way of reducing Ōkami’s advantage with speed. By reducing the amount of area he could run on, Hiroshi could prevent Ōkami from sneaking up on him with the speed granted by his zanpakutou. But, Hiroshi only had a faint idea of what Ōkami’s zanpakutou could do. Back when he served in the Ōnmitsukido as a third seat under his father, Ōkami had hid abilities even from his own family, realizing back then that knowledge was power. The more people who knew of his abilities, the more easily they could use that knowledge to their advantage to overcome him. And after what had happened with Takeshi, he had chosen to not trust anyone. That was the reason why not many outside of the Captain Commander knew of his Bankai and what it could do, not even his father or Hiroshi.

Ōkami wouldn’t have to worry about the last spider or any of the spiders for that matter, especially the other five if they survived his attack. He knew that Hiroshi would protect that last spider and reduce its size to prevent him from attacking it, so he wasn’t going to focus on it. Instead, Ōkami blasted forwards, using his full speed to make his way past the spider and continue towards Hiroshi. Any spiders that attempted to latch onto him as he burst forward would be unable to touch him in his intangible running state. Hiroshi would note that Ōkami had been able to run right over those webs on the ground. He might think that it was due to Ōkami’s ability to move so quickly that there wasn’t any time for his to stick to the webs. But he wouldn’t realize how the Shihoin Head had done so until it was too late. The Shihoin Head suddenly withdrew a kunai as he approached the traitor Hiroshi and threw it forward, aimed right at Hiroshi’s heart. He wasn’t planning on it hitting its target because he had something else in mind. It was an attack but it was also prep for something else.

The kunai, before being thrown, had been marked with one of Ōkami’s seals, which would allow him to use it as a point to teleport to for a better attack position. But for now, he was using it to determine the capabilities of that aura which surrounded his uncle. Suddenly, Ōkami himself disappeared as he approached Hiroshi and appeared a few feet behind him with a shunpo, launching a second kunai—this time one that was unmarked—at the back of Hiroshi’s right knee. A two pronged attack. Could that aura of his form vines to defend against attacks from two different directions or was it limited to one direction at a time? How absolute was this defense of his and just what could get through it? These were all questions that Ōkami was running through his mind as he prepared himself for Hiroshi’s counter. With his heightened senses and instinct, he would be able to see a counter attack coming from Hiroshi and give himself ample time to move.


Ōkami’s Remaining Reiatsu: 1175/3000 (-250 for x5 Hado #1: Sho, -100 for seal, - 50 for Shunpo)

Sairento Satsugai: 3/10

Shikai: 3/10

Kasoku: 2/5

Furasshu no kami seal: 2/8

Daisan no Me: 2/6

Long-term alterations: 3/3

Items: x8 Kunai (-2 Kunai)

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{New Stats}
Strength: 150 (125)(118.75)(112.81)

Speed: 400 (380)

ES: 50 (47.5)

New Senses: [150(0.95)(1.05)](214)

New Instinct: [150(0.95)(1.05)](214)

[Kento Waffles]

This first

"COME AT ME, OKAMIIII!!!" Hiroshi cried out with a smile. His eyes already appeared far more evil and twisted than before he had utilized this Circle of Evil technique. Okami approached, and a Sho blasted out of Hiroshi's finger. Though Okami disappeared in time to evade it, his kunai was struck by the blast and was not only blown away, but shattered into many pieces entirely. The Sho had been far more powerful than just a regular Sho spell. This was a level of power that Hiroshi had never possessed before. Mechanical body parts... A sealing spell that could put them within a one on one battleground... Low level Kido powerful enough to shatter metal. Hiroshi's entire style of combat had changed from when Okami had previously known him.

The second kunai also met a Sho from Hiroshi, shattering it. This time, there was no telling where it had come from, meaning that Hiroshi might have enough mastery to launch it out of different places from his body. That green circle glimmering on his forehead kept glowing more and more brightly, and with it, the darkness of Hiroshi's aura continued to grow. He was more aggressive now than he had been before. Just as Hiroshi wasn't entirely sure what to expect of Okami's Zanpakuto, so now had this man changed so much that Okami probably had no idea what to expect from him either. The Sho that had shattered the second kunai was also on its way to strike Okami, who had ample time to get away, and should be able to evade.

Despite this, Hiroshi wasn't finished with Okami either way. The spider that he'd left remaining didn't shrink. It continued to scuttle around, laying webs around the Circle of Evil that the two men were trapped in. At the same time, other spiders, presumably some that Hiroshi had been saving, began to enlarge themselves and do the same. They too were scuttling around, forming webs. Soon there would be more web than floor, and Okami would need to do something special to move along the floor every single time he went to attack. It would become a burden of stamina. This power... This beautiful power... It's mine. All mine. And I'm going to crush Okami with it...

Actual Bleach Music

Meanwhile, Guujin appeared back next to the rest of Saeki's group. Though there were other Espada up above, observing, it was these Guujin who had decided to return to the side of Sonken Kouhai and his ally, Saeki Kuchiki. "Ahhh, the old man is really strong, isn't he? What're we gonna doooo...?" Guujin mockingly asked, putting his hand over his face in false exasperation. Anyone who knew him knew that the former Captain wasn't worried in the slightest. Kouhai himself was injured, but also did not appear worried. Rather, he had a smile on his face. Grimoire, standing there next to them, said nothing. Saeki herself had a straight face on, watching.

"There is only so far that he can go," Kouhai said. "And when facing the genius that is Saeki Kuchiki, even the Captain Commander can fall in battle." Kouhai was confident in his predictions, despite the fact that the Captain Commander had taken out two of Saeki's bigger forces, and was now approaching the rest of them. Saeki herself seemed relatively worried, though not terribly so. All of this, after all, was still within the realm of her planning, or she would have escaped already. "I must confess, Captain Commander, you are significantly more powerful than I expected," Saeki said. The old man gave pause. "You do not grieve for your fallen allies?" he asked.

"Oh, I care about them, of course," Saeki replied. "No, I am quite upset that you killed one of my main servants and injured another, and you will pay for that, when the time is right. However, this is a battlefield. I don't have any place lamenting those fallen until we're out of danger." The Captain Commander smirked. ]"Well said..." he agreed, and then charged inward on them again. This time, it was Grimoire who appeared in his way. With Hell Mode, Grimoire simply could not be injured, and even though he took a full force punch from the Captain Commander, nothing happened. Well, until the Captain Commander grabbed the Envainar and slammed him so hard into the ground that he was buried up to his waist in it.

Despite Envainar Guard protecting him from harm, Grimoire had just been trapped in the earth by the old man, who next turned to Kouhai. "Sonken Kouhai..." he seethed. "The day that you betrayed Soul Society was the most important day of your entire life in defining who you are.. But to me, the day that I kill you will merely be Tuesday." To call Sonken Kouhai of all people insignificant... To call the threat that he posed routine... That was something only the old man could get away with. The mighty Captain Commander, who had brought down even the Emperor of the Vandenreich. The old man suddenly appeared in front of Kouhai. "Whether it be Ousama Zansatsu, or Sonken Kouhai, no one can kill me..."

More Actual Bleach Music

Back at Souza and Kuroi, the Envainar was forced to dodge a massive blast of lightning that had been launched by the Kido Corps Captain, Kyomei. Next, however, Knights Gold and Blue were upon him, slashing. Knowing fully well that he could not guard them any further, Kuroi allowed both of his arms to be taken. The two arms regenerated quickly as he spun around, metal blades already sliding out of his wrist slits and into his grasp. Then, Kuroi found Souza before him, stabbing toward his chest. Evading it with a quick maneuver, Kuroi received another slash to the back from Knight Rose, and then another blast of lightning from Kyomei Kuchiki.

At once, the action stopped. "Five pronged combo attack, one in five," Souza said with a smile, repeating what he had said before attacking Kuroi. Though they were now playing by Saeki's rules, it was not assisting Kuroi. No, how could it? He was fighting a mighty Captain, three incredibly powerful summonings, and the Kuchiki Heir. And he was doing it while concealing his trump card and holding back all of his most major abilities. Of course, how could he hope to use them? He risked killing his allies if he did. Plus, he wanted to hide his best from his allies too, for knowledge was power. However, if that was the case, then he would lose to the five coming after him.

Kuroi's survival instinct would soon kick in, causing him to abandon his allies in favor of survival. At that time, he would simply go all out and attempt to kill every single person at the War of The Worst. Souza knew this, and knew that if they had hope of surviving, he needed to incapacitate Kuroi before any of that. Otherwise, it was a lost battle already. Kuroi at full power in addition to the rest of Saeki's forces, even if those forces were now weakened, was not something worth facing, especially if Souza's father had been eliminated from the battle. A mental command suddenly surfaced in the minds of all of Saeki's allies. Survive, now. We're pulling out soon. I'm just waiting on one more brief little thing...

Hiroshi's Remaining Reiatsu: 700/3000 Reiatsu

Hiroshi's Remaining Life Force: 2950/3000 Life Force

Shikai Post Count: 4/10

Violent Haze: 3/10

Souza's Remaining Reiatsu: 6200/12,000 Reiatsu

Soul Merge Post Count: 10/10

Rainbow Soul: 4/10

Zone II: 3/8

Kuroi's Remaining Reiatsu: 2700/5000 Reiatsu (-1200 when ress ends)

Ressurection Post Count: 7/16

Saeki's Remaining Reiatsu: 6800/14,000 Reiatsu

Shikai Post Count: 3/15

Old Man's Remaining Reiatsu: 2200/2250 Reiatsu

Shikai - Ryuujin Jakka: 6/15

[Jin Yamada]

As the Bount Leader’s mist body moved to surround the floating eye, Jin sensed it moving away. Upon reaching far enough away from the mist which was Jin Yamada’s body, the eye suddenly began raining down more blasts of fire. Jin’s misty body moved further into the air in order to avoid the heat from the blasts. But he realized that there was more to Taiho’s attack than he had first thought. Immediately, shockwaves from the impact of the blasts began tearing his misty body apart, attempting to disperse it. He had no choice at that moment but to reform to prevent his misty body from tearing apart.

Immediately, the mischievous doll of heat sensed the danger Jin was in from both Taiho and Zeich’s attacks. On Taiho’s side, the doll of heat noted that the cyclone it had created was not strong enough to disorient the Occulus and cause it to fire in the wrong direction. The Occulus had also been able to move out of the cyclone of heat. Therefore, Hitze knew that more was needed to save his master who was in trouble of losing this battle with the Captain and the Vizard. As the blasts of Soukahou rained down, Hitze focused on them with radiation. Taiho would note some of her blasts dispersing into thin air completely, as if they had been doused with water. Through the doll of heat’s interference, some of the blasts were radiated so much with heat energy that they simply dispersed into thin air. Others, however, did not meet such a fate, given the number of blasts that eye could rain down. There were simply too many to reduce with radiation.

Then, the doll of heat noted movement of Zeich’s ash outside of the pull on it from the heat cyclone that had been generated. Hitze sensed through its connection to heat energy that the ash itself was now giving off energy. Specifically kinetic energy that was being converted to heat energy. The ash had begun moving even while being sucked into the cyclone. And given the doll’s sentience and experience with having tried such a tactic on Umagi, it knew instantly what Zeich was attempting to do. Choosing to act right away, the doll released an attack which it knew would take out two birds with one stone.

Dritte Komposition: Kalte Feuer Hitzewelle

Those that saw the large flood suddenly appear and wash over the ash that was spinning in the cyclone would assume at that moment that somehow, Zouma Santeku had joined the battle. Seeing the blue colored field of heat appear on the battlefield would cause some to remember the Cold Fire which the former Vizard Leader had been known for using. But, this was not infact true Cold Fire, nor did it possess the abilities which Cold Fire had possessed. Instead, it was a technique created to remember the former Vizard Leader, possessing only the Cold Fire’s color. Had Zeich not been in his ashen form and been unable to feel any form of temperature, he would have sensed the drastic reduction in temperature which occurred with the appearance of that large blue field of heat. He would note, however, that his ash would be slowed down as the field washed over it before disintegrating it. Zeich might not feel the cold, but Taiho would as the attack continued from there and moved towards her direction.

Zeich would be left to wonder how exactly his ash had been disintegrated and the cyclone abruptly stopped, that is if the field was capable of reducing the ash even further to disintegrate it. Firstly, Kalte Feuer Hitzewelle was a field made of heat concentrated to temperatures of 2372 degrees Fahrenheit, enough to disintegrate anything in its path. Second, nearing the spinning ash would reduce its speed by 30% via stealing the kinetic energy that it used to move. This would reduce the ash’s speed from 1400 to 980. It would still be fast enough to generate the pulling force to draw the mist in, but the speed that was removed would then be transferred to the field, increasing its speed from 400 to 820. But, with the increase in Hitze’s reiatsu strength as a result of Wüsten-Abfluss sapping 10% of the heat from reiatsu being used throughout the battle, the doll of heat had more than enough offensive strength to destroy the Vizard’s ash with that attack alone. Not only that, but the Kalte Feuer Hitze form allowed all of the doll’s techniques to be upgraded, which put them on a level far above even the ash of Zeich’s Bankai (OOC: Class 0 status for all attacks). Jin’s misty body would no longer find itself being sucked in by Zeich’s makeshift vacuum and would be able to move safely out of range.

The giant flood of heat continued, destroying more of the ash along the ground and disintegrating the ground itself, leaving a gaping hole in the ground where it passed over. Any Soukahou blasts which landed within it were automatically disintegrated and their strength allowed it to move even faster as it approached the Squad 8 Captain. Defending herself would be difficult as any technique she used would be disintegrated by the might of the doll’s offensive strength. Not only that, but the field of heat would steal 30% of her own movement speed as it approached within 3 meters of her. The Kasumi’Oji head would find herself in trouble if she allowed that field to wash over her. It would be the end for her.

Meanwhile, Jin used the sudden opportunity granted by his doll to reform his body. Zeich would be focused on protecting the rest of his ash from the large flood of heat that was now consuming a large portion of the area the three of them were fighting in. The shock from having his cyclone interrupted, though only for a few seconds, would be enough time for Jin to make his escape. As the Bount Leader reformed his body in the air above the field of heat, the doll of heat generated another cyclone which it used to pull out any of Zeich’s ash which had mixed in with his misty form. Zeich would be too busy dealing with escaping the large flood of heat that it was possible he would not be able to focus on attacking Jin while he reformed during the chaos.

When the mercenary named Anarchy reformed his body completely, he was seen flying higher into the air. The air temperature around the battlefield would suddenly return to normal as Hitze was pulled in to surround the Bount, causing his body to shimmer and shift like a mirage. Flames erupted from the boots he wore to keep him in the air. For now, all he could do was try to get as far away as possible from the Vizard’s ash to avoid any further attacks. Taiho would be kept busy by Kalte Feuer Hitzewelle so all Jin had to worry about now was the floating eye chasing after him. Aiming a hand at the floating eye below him, Jin fired 12 bolts of blue electricity from his fingertips. The bolts of electricity were released in a shotgun fashion, meaning that simply moving to avoid the blasts would be difficult for the eye. If any of those bolts of electricity hit the eye, it would melt into a pile of goo which Jin could then absorb to strengthen himself.

Let me know when you plan to escape. And don’t let Petrov die here…I mean it. No Bount dies in my presence.


OOC: Took off the 10% increase to Hitze’s RS that was taken from the Occulus summoning since that came from Life Force and not reiatsu.

Jin’s Remaining Reiatsu: 1250/4000 (-100 for reforming, -150 for Dun Moch)

Output: 3/5

Nebel: Ended

Hitze's Remaining Reiatsu: 2600/4000 (-800 for Kalte Feuer Hitzewelle)

Hitze’s RS: 1000 (2482)

Wüsten-Abfluss: Active


Gatz’s Remaining Reiatsu: 1450/3000 (-50 for Tarnung Active)

Active: Tarnung

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{Techniques Used}
Technique Name: [Dritte Komposition: Kalte Feuer Hitzewelle (lit. Third Composition: Cold Fire Heat Wave)]

Class: [1] - 7-1.

Technique Type: [Bount Technique] - Kidou, Quincy Technique, Bount Technique, Human Technique, Hollow Technique, Other

Technique Element: [Heat/Fire] - If any

Technique Description and Effects: [What does your technique do? How strong is it? What is it's range of abilities? List these things below.]

This attack is a memento to the deceased Zouma Santeku. Jin releases a huge cloud of gas, this time blue in color to resemble Zouma's 'Cold Fire' flames. Due to the incredible temperatures of the cloud of blue gas (1300 degrees Celsius or 2372 degrees Fahrenheit), the heat that radiates from it is able to induce heat loss in anything that it nears by speeding up molecules. From the air to water to reiatsu to living organisms, as the cloud of blue gas nears, it absorbs the heat in those things around, causing the surroundings to grow colder. This allows it to increase its strength as it moves by draining heat and 30% of speed from objects. The technique moves at a stat speed of 400 plus the 30% speed lost by those within a 3 meter range of it. Anything that it touches will be reduced to ash, and any reiatsu techniques to hit it will dissolve and become apart of it as it gathers enough heat, their reiatsu strength adding to its moving speed. Also, just like the other field techniques, it can't be blown away since the gas is only there to make the field visible.

How to use technique: [How do you use this technique? List below.]

The user calls out the name of the technique and then releases it.

Drawback: [What are the disadvantages and drawbacks of your technique? Don't forget that the drawback must be equal in strength to the technique. List everything related to the drawback below.]

This technique is taxing to use. It drains stamina quickly and therefore cannot be used more than twice at a time. If used while Hitze is surrounding Jin, it delivers second to third degree burns across the body as a result of the incredible temperatures of the gas.

Made by: [Jin Yamada]

Reserved?: [Yes]


Technique Name: [Dun Moch]

Class: [4] - 7-1.

Technique Type: [Bount Technique] - Kidou, Quincy Technique, Bount Technique, Human Technique, Hollow Technique, Other

Technique Element: [Lightning] - If any

Technique Description and Effects: [What does your technique do? How strong is it? What is it's range of abilities? List these things below.]

This technique allows the user to focus the Immortality Drink into their fingertips, elementally recomposing their reiatsu as they do. This in turn allows them to blast from their fingertips, 12 bolts of blue electricity, which move at the same speed as the Shinigami Kidou, Byakurai. This Bount technique is different from the Shinigami's counterpart, however, in that when it hits an adversary, it electrocutes them, turning them into a melted pile of goo. This goo contains the soul of the adversary which the user drains and absorbs into their body to strengthen themselves in the same way they do with the Immortality Drink technique.

How to use technique: [How do you use this technique? List below.]

Focus reiatsu from the Immortality Drink technique into one's fingers and turn it into electricity then fire it out.

Drawback: [What are the disadvantages and drawbacks of your technique? Don't forget that the drawback must be equal in strength to the technique. List everything related to the drawback below.]

With prolonged use, ones fingertips begin to burn from the lightning being blasted out of them.

Made by: [Unknown]

Reserved?: [Yes]

[Kento Waffles]

OOC: This happens SIMULTANEOUSLY to several other things happening in the thread. Thus, things such as Hiroshi vs Okami, Asmo vs nameless Quincy, or Douma's attempted infiltration are still in play. But the thread is beginning to wrap up. Let's be quick here.

Music!

Though the battle was raging on between many on that battlefield at that moment, the real struggle was between a brother and a sister... And the brother suddenly, with scarlet eyes opening, achieved the upper hand. Blades suddenly erupted forth from Petrov's blood on the ground and stabbed into Saeki's stomach. There was a gasp, and she stumbled back, blood beginning to stain her clothes. Quickly, she turned around, knowing that being able to see the red was a vital part of Sozen's ability. Still, that he had even managed to stab her was impressive. Saeki gripped her stomach and cursed the wound out loud, and more blades shot out of the blood on the ground at her.

Using a wounded body, she was just barely able to avoid it momentarily as Sozen Kuchiki struggled onto his knees with a twisted grin on his face, scarlet eyes on his sister. "Did you like that, Saeki...?" he asked. Saeki couldn't even really look at Sozen for fear of turning around and being stabbed by the Kuchiki Head's Zanpakuto power. That Sozen, despite everything having happened now, could still attack? It was truly remarkable. And, Sonken Kouhai, watching, knew immediately what had happened. He faked us out... Kouhai thought. In order to avoid Saeki's detection, he allowed his consciousness to fade away so much that she couldn't detect him.

Though Saeki had said one more thing was necessary, however... Did that mean that even wounded, she couldn't afford to leave now? What did she need? No one actually knew for sure. Should that strategy really have been enough...? It was clever, I will admit. However, Saeki Kuchiki is leagues beyond even the most talented genius or most cunning strategist. Was this really all that it took for Sozen to wound her? Or did she underestimate him, thinking he wouldn't do it? The icon that was the Circle of Evil formed itself over Sozen's forehead, and his eyes took on a slight emerald glow. Reiatsu pulsed around Sozen's body, and he managed to actually stand up, an amazing feat considering his wounds.

This left the greatest asset of that entire side wounded. Saeki Kuchiki's intervention was necessary for her forces to prevail against the Thirteen Court Guard Squads. "Sozen... Are you truly capable of continuing?" the Captain Commander asked. He too was impressive. Considering the mass of wounds covering the old man's body, making his blood pour out of every pore... he was okay. Was Saeki's ability just not as effective as it should be? Or was it really that these were monsters fighting against her? "I've never felt better..." Sozen informed the old man. "I've never been more ready to do what needs to be done." At this point, Sozen couldn't even hear the voice of Aka in his mind.

"Anyway..." the Quincy by Asmokon said. "Saeki has made your ally quite bloodthirsty. Sozen Kuchiki might die if he doesn't stop attacking right now. The same is possible of the Captain Commander, who is a great weapon against the existing Vandenreich for your side." That was advice from the nameless Quincy to Asmokon. And, it wasn't wrong. Sozen and the old man were both heavily wounded, but both had scored extremely impressive victories for the Soul Society side. With Jinbei, Petrov, and Sato out of commission, things were looking grim for Saeki's forces. They had underestimated the Thirteen Court Guard Squads and now were here.

At that time, Taiho managed to use a quick flash step high into the sky to avoid Anarchy's attack. She disappeared, going well above the battlefield, and using her Occulus (without moving it) to observe all that was going on. Including the attack approaching it. The Occulus would be reduced to goo, however it had given Taiho extremely valuable inside as to how Anarchy's powers worked. "Bount..." she said. "A True Bount." This of course came from all the knowledge that the Captain would have had stored up about old enemies. An experimenter like her older sister, Taiho had a wealth of knowledge that was beaten among the Captains only by Sozen Kuchiki.

Saeki's voice would also resound in Douma and Steve Lee's minds. I can still sense you, telling me that you haven't gotten into the Kawada stronghold yet. Save it for another time. Return to me right now. I need us all to be here so that we can retreat. Everything has gone according to plan. Saeki then relayed her feelings to everyone else out of her forces too. All is going as planned, she said. Two minutes, and then time to retreat. Bold, confident words from someone who had Sozen Kuchiki coming for them. The Vizard Killer and Crimson King... He looked at his sister, and smirked. The old man, meanwhile, was looking at the rest of the battlefield, scouting it out.

Do you hear me, everyone? Prepare yourselves and group near me. It's time to leave. Hurry up or I'll leave you.

[Douma]

Douma’s blade leaped from his hand upon forming contact with Shade’s weapon. To be truthful, the effect wasn’t a surprise. After all, it Shade’s zanpakuto became rather public during his time as captain of Squad 13 and head of the Kawada House. However, it was interesting that his ability was infused into this statue replica of himself. The instant the blade disappeared, Douma reacted. After all, his mind was faster than Shade’s descending blade.

Shade’s sword would be stopped inches from Douma’s body by some sort of invisible wall. It would just bounce right off the air like it was parried. However, when it bounced off, stone Shade’s sword would become coated in ice. Hado #42: Amimono Shimokumo was capable of doing such a thing, especially after being cast from a mirror. That’s right, Douma’s shikai was active the entire time. Summoning a mirror with both its sides connected through mirror link created a completely invisible barrier unless he willed something to pass through it. Shade’s blade didn’t get Douma’s permission. And now, if Shade looked, he’d see his own reflection looking back at him from the ice. And that very reflection would be his undoing. The ice spread across the entire sword, allowing Douma to have a red blade identical to the one sheathed at his waste leap from the handle, piercing the gargoyle’s palm and arm while forcing the sword out of his hand.

As all this was happening and the Kenryoku statue halted Gold’s attack, the blonde woman would act quickly too. For most, a strike to the liver would slow their attack. Gold was an exception. In fact, she didn’t even feel the pain. Douma’s technique, Silent Pain, cut off all pain-sensitivity for the time being. Of course she would have to deal with that pain as soon as the technique ended, but for now, internal organ damage wasn’t concerning.

Kenryoku anticipated the attack to halt, but he would be mistaken. Instead, Gold’s other hand burst with ridiculous speed. Shunpo Karin carried her fist forward in a straight punch. She didn’t wind it at all, and doing so would be unnecessary. After all, with her strength, she would easily be able to send Kenryoku flying backward or even shatter whatever type of rock he was made of. With Shade disarmed and Kenryoku flying through the air or shattered, Douma had the edge in this fight. Steve Lee was dealing with the violet blasts as well. They could win this.

But Saeki’s voice called. It was time to leave. Douma smiled. He knew that when he returned next time she sent him here, they’d surely make it into the walls of that tower. However, what intrigued him most is what she was looking for. Black Beads… The masked man was going to do his research before they returned. He was also going to train. He needed to keep growing and keep getting stronger. Soon, he’d return to Soul Society and only grow from there. Learn their secrets. Get the resources and information he needs. It was almost time.

Douma wouldn’t pursue his attack but rather back off, using the invisible mirror as a wall between himself and Shade to stop the statue from pursuing. Gold would use her lightning fast speed to come to his side. Steve Lee should be pulling back by this point as well. There was no need to discuss anymore. Douma simply started back toward the battlefield to regroup. His blond soldier followed behind his every step, her pink eyes looking over the Douma’s head.

Reiatsu Remaining: 5425/10,000

(-25 for mirror, -50 for Image Link, -100 for using a tech through a mirror, -100 for Hado #42, -300 for Silent Pain, -150 for Shunpo Karin)

Shikai: 2/10

Artificial Zan: 4/7

[✠Asmoskon Masurao✠]

Asmoskon stood there covered in his armor as he starred down the older Quincy. This one held no ambition of battle least not towards him and Asmoskon found himself at an impasse. The first thing was that the man was correct. There were so few free Quincy left that his military in Xcution only held barely a dozen of them. The majority of his family had been killed and while there were at least a dozen Masurao under him and more that he had yet to locate that didn't mean they're race was safe from extinction.

When the old man continued to talk and voice his opinion though Asmoskon began to see that while they were similar and both held the same end goal they were different. He waited until after the man was finished speaking. As that happened though Asmoskon knew that the Captain Commander was fighting others more powerful than himself. Sozen had risen to engage in combat once again and Asmoskon needed to pull his own weight in this battle. "I'm sorry, but I believe Soul Society to be the stronger and more needed ally for our race."

"The family of Masurao and Kuchiki are joined and together this new family that exceeds either side will crush the Vandenreich. Baal is to powerful for Seaki to defeat even if she has these men beside her. . . including you. I'm like you Baal took away my family . . my grandfather . . my parents. He tried to wipe out the entire Masurao bloodline. I'll be the one to end his murderous existence. I ask one last time. Surrender, escape or join me. Choose now." In the moment that follows Asmoskon lifted up his arms and as he did the small black and red versions of himself began to ooze from his arms and shoulders.

It only took a moment, but there were seven arrows around Asmoskon each with a different expression across his face and a different emotion coursing throughout it. Asmoskon knew of Seaki's zanpakuto ability thanks to her explaining it however he was interested to find out if his ability countered hers. He no longer held the definite control over his arrows. They were their own entities with their own choices and minds. So each of them would more than likely have a turn in her game. However, it was also just as likely that they counted towards him since he was their creator.

Either way Asmoskon suddenly began to spin around as well and after a moment dozens and dozens of black and red versions of himself began to fly off from his body. As that happened the sounds of screaming and yelling were heard throughout the battlefield. His arrows were shouting in fear, excitement, rage along with so much more and yet Asmoskon only stopped to spin and stare at the Quincy after about five seconds had passed. Asmoskon's ability to fire off these arrows wasn't as good as when he held a bow. He hadn't yet mastered this form and yet no one would ever believe such a thing.

The sky around them seemed to be dark now as the arrows all kept to the air above them. Each of them was roughly one hundred feet off the ground staying close to one another and watching the battlefield in every direction. The black reiatsu that made up their bodies was blocking out the sun light and now it appeared to be night around the small battlefield that played host to the Captain Commander, Sozen and Asmoskon himself while they fought Seaki and her main force. "Leave or die like the others are about too."

Remaining Reiatsu: 1240/500
Quincy Cross: {+1600}
Willpower*Gate: {-100}
Bow 3rd: {-500}
Class 7 Arrows (200): {-4,000}

[Kento Waffles]

Here's some new music ;D

Stone Shade's face was unmoving, and the blade not only continued, but both absorbed the ice and the mirror that tried to stop it. Though it couldn't necessarily be passed through, it had allowed itself to interact with a weapon that could eat it, and thus it was pulled right into Stone Shade's weapon. Not only was there no reflection left to attack Shade, but Douma would be shocked to find that Shade's Shikai had possessed the ability to counter his. That, or Stone Shade had an upgrade. However, given these were statues, they must be weaker than those they were based off of. Only by luck would Douma manage to escape, but even then, he would receive a small cut on his chest. A reminder not to underestimate the strength of the Kawada family.

Meanwhile, Steve Lee materialized before Gold, taking her out of the way of Stone Kenryoku. This prevented her attack on the statue, but that was good. An instantaneous enlargement of a black spiked circle in front of Stone Kenryoku verified that had Gold's attack continued, she would have been defeated then and there. Using Shunpo Karin, her weakness had been an attack that couldn't just be stopped, and thus was one which she couldn't retract from either. Stone Kenryoku would have been able to ensnare her in his handcuffs. This was not to mention his considerable speed and physical ability. Defeating Stone Shade and Stone Kenryoku, even if they were mere mimicry, took a lot more than what Douma was thinking.

"It's time to go..." Steve Lee told Douma wearily. "We'll have to come back for this later." As they escaped away, the statues halted, no longer attacking. Instead, those same statues retreated back to their original guarding positions. By approximation, there were many statues, at least two dozen. It seemed one appeared per attacker, but it wasn't impossible that more might appear if some of the statues were pressured. Arguably, there were some stronger ones that hadn't been tapped. Unlike the current Kuchiki generation, the Kawada generation of today was not the strongest the Kawadas had seen. "Their defenses are strong. We'll need one more person next time," Steve Lee said.

Back at Asmokon, the old Quincy sighed. "My name is Einwelt. Einwelt Melody." If Asmokon knew anything about Quincy, which he probably did, then he would know that this guy, Einwelt, was legendary. He was related to Shauna Melody, a Quincy who had been born with infinite reiatsu power. Not only an infinite source in her soul, but infinite strength to her reiatsu. Those born with a physical prowess but no release... Those born with reiatsu strength and no spiritual weapon... And the Failures too. These were all failed attempts at what Shauna Melody was. Unfortunately, they said she'd been killed during the Tridential Conflict a few years ago...

But, if this guy was her relative, and was truly Einwelt Melody, he was no joke either. A power unrivaled in generations among the Quincy, until the birth of Shauna Melody. He was someone who could potentially fight on par with Baal or Akiyama, and perhaps even greater. So, what was he doing on Saeki's side? "You're wrong," Einwelt said. "Saeki is the most powerful of our era. It isn't about raw power. It's about her mind. You'll see. When she defeats Sozen Kuchiki, you'll understand why even the likes of Jinbei Kawada and Hiroshi Shihoin would betray Soul Society to serve her. She has no rivals, let alone equals." Einwelt's astonishing certainty in Saeki's strength!

"Anyway, I won't surrender to you," Einwelt said to Asmokon. "You aren't yet at the level required to face me, and I'm not going to fight you either. I'll be leaving here soon, with Saeki." Einwelt held up his arm, and white reiatsu burst forth from his arm in a sudden, bright flash. For that single moment, Asmokon would be completely blinded. And, when his vision cleared a mere fraction of a second--just a heartbeat later, he'd see that all of his arrows had vanished. Before even seeing it, he'd probably feel it. Their reiatsu being completely snuffed out. And, looking at Einwelt's arm, he would see the old man's arm was charred black and steaming. Lowering his arm, Einwelt smiled at Asmokon.

Douma and Steve Lee returned to Saeki's side then, drinking in all that had happened. Steve Lee assisted Petrov onto his back, carrying the Bount, and then looked at Saeki quizzically. "Sato?" he asked. Saeki shook her head. Rage flickered through Steve Lee's eyes, but he said nothing, and looked forward instead at his enemies. Sozen Kuchiki, smirking because of his power. The old man, unmoving but vigilant as blood poured out of his wounds like a fountain. Sozen stumbled a bit, dropping to both knees. But, his smirk at Saeki did not stop. Saeki looked at her older brother with a smug look. "You can't even stand, Sozen. What do you plan to do?"

To this, Sozen spat out at her, "You think I need to stand to kill you, Saeki?" Saeki shook her head. "No, I don't think you can kill me standing either," she smiled. The battlefield was preparing itself to end this war. For everyone to evacuate. Petrov's eyes opened up, and he saw Asmokon, then, and clenched his fist, thinking of how his doll had been killed. He would settle the score with the Quincy another day. Steve Lee, on the other hand, thought only of the old man... And how Sato would need to be avenged. Suddenly, Saeki's entire body flashed a bright white, and the sky rumbled and shrieked as sparks of white electricity filled it.

OOC: Closing is coming soon! Give me some reaction posts. BONUS to anyone who can show me some GREAT character development right here.