Separating the Lambs from the Wolves [Joint Training,Closed]

[Kaijin"Harle"Quinn]

Training for TP


Much change had been going on since the Captain took reign over Squad 2. Training regiments, Operation routines, intelligence gathering, every aspect had been improved upon and more. Each member of the Squad is in fact important. Their duties went beyond that of the average Shinigami would have in other squads. As other squads operated in taking on their enemies in plain sight, or securing the safety of the Seireitei, Squad 2 operated in the shadows to destroy the enemies that could not be seen. The dirty fact was their operations dealt more with the hidden nature of Soul Society, handling the filth in which others wouldn't wish to partake of. That was their mission.

Deception, assassination, sabotage, and carrying espionage operations within enemy lines was their mission. But, as a squad that resided with Seireitei, carrying on its mark, there were things that even they could not do in the open. Stuck by the rules and regulations which all Shinigami had to go by limited their capabilities. On paper at least. From the occurring events that taken place Soul Society was in fact in danger. The lack of security which Squad 7 was suppose to uphold was crumbling with crime claiming the outskirts of the Seireitei. A criminal Mastermind by the name of Douma ran portions of the Rukon Districts, and remain unchallenged.

The clash between noble families continued onward. Although silent for the time being, like a battle of assassins, the war was raged in the silence of the darkness. From what intelligence was gathered one of the Nobles was interfering with the World of the Living. This was wide spread news in the land of American when an individual with the name of "Kuikchiki" was running for the Presidency. While her Squad really had little dealings with the World, such news as this wasn't able to remain hidden from the Captain's ears. As such, further investigation into the matter only brought to mind a much greater concern. It appeared that Sozen, Head of the Kuichiki Family, was running for President. Such a thing should never have happened, nor be allowed. What was going on in Soul Society?

The mission of the Gotei was to defend the balance of the worlds and maintain order. By introducing one of the Shinigamis into the world of the living was disregard for their purpose. Yes, some would agree that control by a spirit with a vast wealth of knowledge and experience would help deter humanity away from destruction. That it could be seen as a mission to provide aid in a matter which only the Shinigami could provide. However, this wasn't the aid that the world needed. No, this was a power grab. Sozen Kuichiki was interfering with the World of the Living. His presence being known to that world would disrupt the balance entirely. And the best part was no one, not Central 46 nor the Captain Commander was raising hell as to what he was doing. Was everyone in the Seireitei fainting ignorance to current events?

Something had to be done about this, which was why Harle called to arms her Special Operations group, Tsunami. Over the course of time it had been Kenryoku who had been advertising their name around the realm of the Soul Society. That same time Harle sent that very group to eliminate those forms of advertisement and propaganda. People, flyers, all of them were to be disposed of effective immediately. However, that was not all there was to it. Just as some of those issues were dealt with others came to challenge the success of cleansing Soul Society. In all honesty Harle was baffled by what had been occurring. She was going to put a stop to it all.

All the reason why Harle entered into the wilderness outside of Rukon. She was lingering around about to ready herself to take "care" of one those nuisances. Not everyone could be trusted among her ranks. Neither in Squad 2 or in Tsunami. Traitors were everywhere. The good news was Squad 2 was being utilized as a means to intelligence gathering. While on missions and patrols her squad unknowingly gave their Captain information on enemy movements and rumors. Missions in dealing with such matters fell onto Tsunami to take care of. Yet, even they had to be tested. The buddy system was put into play in order to weed out traitors within the ranks. Like her squad, they too were to be dealt with.

Those who couldn't be trusted were to be removed from the ranks, permanently. Within the confides of the wilderness was a small base which held the traitors of Tsunami and Squad 2. Informants, spies, and messengers. Few if not all were to be meeting at that base within the next few hours. Like all spy rings they made sure that their members were not to meet at the same time, therefore, should they be discovered they can escape and maintain a few of their colleagues in key positions. No names were listed, as such, the assault on this base was crucial. No other would have known about this but one person. That same person who was suppose to be meeting the Captain under the moon-lit night.

The Captain donned her Tsunami attire. Black garments with her strands of brunette sprouted forth from the gap of her mask. All she had to do was wait, and hope she would arrive in the next few minutes as her Hell Butterfly instructed. At the moment the moon was at its highest, and with the Captain clinging onto the peak of the dying tree, she remained silent, and waited.

[Kisala Shihoin]

(Training for CTP)

Kisala was resting in her bunk after training. It was less of really training, and more just rough housing with some of the squad eleven members. Despite being of noble birth, she much preferred to be int he company of the common folk. It was just in her nature. She could never handle all the subtle unspoken rules of the noble families and all the uptight conditions of even basic interaction. While she is among the normal lower ranked member of the Gotei thirteen, she feels like she can be herself. She doesn't need to worry about rules or regulations near as much, unless there was something going on that demanded their full attention as warriors. 

Kisala shifted in her be looking at her Zanpakuto. It had been anxious for a while not seeing battle in some time. She was an impatient Zanpakuto, much like Kisala in some regards. Kisala smiled and closed her orange eyes trying to get a little rest. She sensed something flying her way and sat up before it even arrived. She looked out her window to see a hell butterfly approaching from the forest. Kisala extended a slender finger for it to land on listening to the message. It was from her captain. She wanted her to meet her in the forest, and to be as discrete as possible. This worried Kisala a bit, but she got up and got dressed taking her Zanpakuto.

Though she was not the best at sneaking around due to her abnormally high spiritual energy, she was able to physically sneak around, and suppress it enough to get by in squad two. Out of the higher ranking members of the squad, she was the most "in your face", and operated the most openly due to her lack of being able to completely hide her spiritual energy. Kisala is well aware of her weakness, but she always found a way to make it into an asset. She would usually go in first. Drawing the attention of the enemy as her allies sneaked around and took out the stragglers, the deserters, or just flanking the rest of the enemies that Kisala wasn't engaging. 

Kisala made her way through the forest trying to think what was so important that Kisala had to make sure that she was not seen, or at least made sure nothing seemed out of the ordinary. She cared for her captain as much as she would her own mother, though the latter she never even new. She would do anything for her, she was family, as far as where loyalty and protectiveness was concerned. Kisala stuck to the shadows making her way through the forest going from forest floor to the low branches until she came to the edge of a clearing with a small building in the center. She noticed a figure on a tree and knew that it was her captain. She made her way to a lower branch bowing slightly. "What is it you need of me my captain?" She asked in a hushed whisper. 

[Kaijin"Harle"Quinn]

OOC: I do apologize for the long wait hun. If you wish to continue this thread then let us do so.

IC:

Kisala, her Lieutenant, arrived on scene. Quite suspicious if not anything else considering that two members of the Squad were meeting in the cover of night. Considering their presence, it is often seen as a matter of importance, which is the reason for their secrecy. From what she had told the other members was her time of training. To better assess her skills and ready herself for what was to come. For what was to come meant reducing a noble House to dust, and with it a new house to rise up and battle the shadow that was cast over Soul Society. However, that time has yet to come. For now it was necessary to route out those who would do her operation harm. That was the reason she was out at this time of night, and with the presence of her second in command.

Harle desired Kisala to remain neutral from such missions. The girl was sweet and docile to some extent. Her ability to be Lieutenant, to lead others, is quite questionable. But, it is her skill set and loyalty that she required. In fact, in all of Squad 2 Kisala was the only one whom she could trust with this task. All the reason she was here along side Harle. For the time being she had to insure that the young Shihoin woman was kept in the dark. As to her question, it was quickly answered, "Zhere waz un leak of information. Ze Seireitei haz tasked Squad 2 to eliminate ze group responzible fo stealing it." she whispered back.

The Seireitei didn't know, at least officially on paper. By this time other Squads, most certainty those with connections into the spirit world's depths, had some knowledge as to what was going on. Harle has been aggressive with her expansion and tactics. Some of them were considered to be power plays or simply arranging chess pieces on the game board. From it all, it seemed those who have taken notice kept their hands at bay. Simply unfazed as to what has been going on. Or perhaps they didn't care too much about it. It didn't matter, for what has been happening to Soul Society the price was worth it. To this degree, anything less would be considered an embarrassment. She beckoned Kisala to follow.

From branch to branch did the two girls moved. One careful step at a time while she kept her spiritual pressure at a minimal. Her breath silent and steady with her movements through the shadows. "Zhis leak may have been from one of ze other Squads, or even ours. Fo zhis reazon Harle decided to take ze mission upon herself. And.. iz ze reason zat Harle sent you ze message. Harle trusts no other zan you." In a way, the mission was considered a Black Ops. Harle was going out of her jurisdiction to eliminate individuals who were going release her activities as well as future plans. If exposed, then it would be years before she could enact the takeover. At least until all suspicions were rid of.

Even though Harle spoke these words there was another motive to her activities. It first emerged during their sparring match. Squad 2 required someone to be strong, decisive, and smart. When dealing with the underworld and those who would do harm to Soul Society from the shadows, one must posses nerve of steel, and a strong spirit. Kisala has the potential for both, as much as she does as her successor. That was what she wished for the Shihoin girl. It didn't matter if she was in a noble house or some poor girl off the streets. Harle wasn't one to discriminate a person based on their origins. From her experience everyone can be what they wish to be. All Harle had to do was insure that Kisala was given the opportunity and the work to mold her into such an individual.

The battle was the first step, this would be the second. "Ze intel zat Harle waz given stated zat zhere will be un cabin ahead. Zhere will be a meeting to exchange ze intel. Our mission iz to take back ze intel and eliminate ze targets, and zose involved." She didn't know how many there would be, but if the exchange was organized, then there would be resistance and reinforcements. Ideally, to rid themselves of the information and escape. Should they be found out Harle suspected that the men would turn on one another to distract the two women. All the more reason to erase everyone who knew, no exceptions. The only thing that brought her concern was the ideal of civilians involved.

Twenty feet away was the small wooden cabin. It was quiet. Harle kept herself hidden within the brush. Compared to the two, Kisala's spiritual pressure was much more vast then her own. As such she motioned her to round the vicinity. Her presence would have alerted the group, to spring them into motion. The pieces were all present. And soon, the two would spring the trap that they knew was coming.