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Post by Captain Tsukiro Ashimitsu on Apr 25, 2024 18:15:54 GMT -6
In a way, it irritated Tsukiro to hear Kita ask him how he and Kaori were. But he pushed the childish feeling aside and conjured up Kaori's face in his mind. A wash of calm rolled over him and he let out the breath he was holding gently. "We're good. We've been busy getting me up to speed with everything that's going on in the Shihoin clan. The elders are pushing us to wed. Formalities and all that. They don't want two rulers with control of the clan who aren't married. I guess I can understand where they're coming from. Kaori understands that I need time, though. I'm not going to jump into a wedding when things are just starting to become peaceful."
He sighed heavily and shook his head. "And when I marry her it will be on our own terms. Not because some old bats told us we have to. We have plenty to look forward to, so neither of us are in a rush." He turned to look at Kita, analyzing the look on her face. "So how are you and the kids?"
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Post by Kita Miyamoto on Apr 25, 2024 18:27:16 GMT -6
Kita could only nod as he talked, no words leaving her mouth. Hearing his reply was both comforting and disheartening. Damn she was such a train wreck. Why could she get in Aizen's face and tell him to go to Hell, but she could not talk to one of her long time friends? She fidgeted with the ring on her finger when she heard him asked how the kids were.
"Good," her voice hitched, she fell silent for a moment then continued. "Kadaj is growing like a weed and it's hard to believe Sojiro will be academy age next year." She did not look his way.
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Post by Captain Tsukiro Ashimitsu on Apr 25, 2024 18:34:30 GMT -6
Tsukiro grinned as he thought of Sojiro in the academy. "Well, he'll have some great peers to choose from. Haku Yamamoto is also enrolling next year, and I wouldn't doubt it if some of the other noble clans enrolled their sons and daughters as well. I'm sure Haku enrolling will cause some to want to try and prove themselves against him."
Kita giggled softly, a single tear trickled down her cheek, her hand lifted as she quickly wiped it away. "Good healthy competition between peers. Next year might turn out some really good Gotei members. Kyoraku will be pleased."
Tsukiro frowned as he watched Kita try and hide the tear. He reached out and took her arm, gently pulling her to a stop. They had maybe a few blocks left before they reached the Senkaimon on the edge of Division Six. "Tell me that tear was for Sojiro being all grown up..." They both hesitated for a moment and he added. "Do... do you wanna talk about it? If you wanna talk... I'll listen."
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Post by Kita Miyamoto on Apr 25, 2024 18:54:34 GMT -6
Kita's head shook as she tucked a lock of her raven hair behind her ear and looked to the ground. "Sorry Tsukiro. I'm a mess and I don't mean to drag into a roller coaster of emotions. You have your own troubles and issues to deal with."
She couldn't bring herself to look at him in fear she would start crying, so she just looked out toward the road they were following.
Tsukiro nodded in understanding. If she didn't want to talk, he had no desire to push her. "Alright. Let's get you home then. I'm sure you'll start to feel better once you're back with your family. You can rest and process everything from the day."
Kita followed as they started their path once more. "Yeah, more emotional crap to add to the list to talk to Dr. Kusumoto about. If he walks out of this without me scrambling his brain from my life story. I might actually end up with a clear head." She dried another tear as they walked.
"It will take time, but you'll get there. You've made it this far," Tsukiro encouraged her as they approached the entrance to the Senkaimon courtyard. "Be patient with yourself."
"I think after 17 years of brain fry I might have the right to be a little impatient," She looked at Tsukiro, her hand lifting as she gestured with her index finger and thumb just centimeters apart, "just a little though." She gave him a small warm smile.
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Post by Captain Tsukiro Ashimitsu on Apr 25, 2024 19:17:29 GMT -6
Tsukiro returned her smile and nodded. "That too. But take it from me, emotional growth doesn't happen over night."
They approached the Senkaimon, Tsukiro stopping a few feet away as Kita continued on. She turned to face him and out of the corner of his eye, Tsukiro spotted a hell butterfly fluttering down. He caught it on his index finger then gave it a gentle push towards Kita. She held out her hands and the butterfly landed in her cupped palms. The sliding doors of the Senkaimon opened behind her.
"Be safe," he told her. A general wish of wellbeing rather than specific to her heading home. She nodded and turned, the hell butterfly leading her through the gate. Once Kita was through and the gate closed behind her Tsukiro let out a heavy sigh. He turned and headed back to his division, disappearing in a flash. -END- "Icebreaker"
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Post by Ichigo Kurosaki on Apr 29, 2024 16:23:25 GMT -6
Bleach Unrated: REBOOTEDCurrent Arc: RejectionEpisode 427 “Fragile! This Side Up!”: Ichigo arrived in the Soul Society only about twenty minutes after leaving the Kurosaki Clinic. He first went to the Urahara Shop, running into Kenji and seeing that he was cleaning up the shopfront. He grabbed Kon’s plushie, ignoring the doll’s protests, and popped out the Soul Candy, stuffing it in his mouth and swallowing. At least Kenji would have some extra hands to move stuff around in the shop.
On the other side of the Senkaimon, he emerged from the gate right outside Sixth Division. He thought about stopping by to see Tsukiro or Shinji since Second and Fifth were on the way. Maybe they would know if Shunsui was in his office in First. But the more he thought about it, the more he realized it would likely be a waste of time. He was on a mission, not a vacation.
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Post by Haku "Katsumi" Yamamoto on Apr 29, 2024 16:24:39 GMT -6
Haku walked through First District, coming from his home at Sasakibe’s manor and making his way towards the First Division barracks. He was going to be watching the officers in First Division go through their weekly training and participating in some of the more minor drills. He was excited as he had been trying to convince both Sasakibe and Kyoraku of this for at least a week. Finally, he had been given a chance to learn from some of the best to advance his training further before he enrolled in the academy next year.
He hummed a tune, making his way along at a good pace.
That was until he was bowled over by a tall figure in a shihakusho.
“UGH!” They both fell to the ground in a heap, the figure practically landing on Haku. The man scrambled up, apologizing profusely. “What the hell? What’s the big idea?”
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Post by Ichigo Kurosaki on Apr 29, 2024 16:25:45 GMT -6
“Oh, shit! I’m so sorry, kid! I didn’t see you coming! Sorry! I’m in kind of a rush!” Ichigo pushed up to his feet then reached down for the white-haired kid. He was wearing a white training kimono and a black hakama. The kid’s hair was so long it brushed the ground from his sitting position. “Are you okay? Can you stand?”
“Y-yeah,” Haku nodded, rubbing his head as he reached up for the guy’s hand with his other. “That hurt like hell though.” Finally, he looked up as he clasped the man's hand. He was faced with warm brown eyes and hair the color of a basket of oranges. He blinked rapidly then broke out into a wide, almost childish grin. “WOAHHH!!!! YOU’RE ICHIGO KUROSAKI!!!!”
Haku’s hand tightened around Ichigo’s and subconsciously.
Ichigo flinched from the kid’s enthusiasm, grimacing at his iron grip. “Uh, yeah. That’s me.” He pulled the kid up. “Sorry, I don’t think we’ve met.” He finally got the kid to let go of his hand, but still the boy’s smile remained.
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Post by Haku "Katsumi" Yamamoto on Apr 29, 2024 16:26:38 GMT -6
Haku shook his head like a rattle. “Nope! This is my first time! I’ve always wanted to meet you though! My ojiisan always talked really highly of you!” He turned away from Ichigo slightly and clenched his fists in front of him. “This is so cool! I can’t believe my luck today! Ojiisan would be so happy!”
“Uhhh, okay, now I’m really confused,” Ichigo scratched his temple. He gave the boy a sheepish grin. He honestly had no idea what was going on. “Sorry, I guess the question I should have asked is ‘should I already know who you are’?”
Haku turned back to Ichigo with his bright smile never faltering. He shook his head. “Oh no, don’t feel bad. I’m not surprised you don’t know about me. Sorry, I should have introduced myself. That was rude of me.” Haku took a step back and bowed deeply to Ichigo. “My name is Yamamoto Haku! My ojiisan was—”
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Post by Ichigo Kurosaki on Apr 29, 2024 16:27:39 GMT -6
The panic rose quickly like water out of a fire hydrant, bursting through his mouth in a sound that was somewhere between a holler and a screech. Haku raised up straight, flinching back at the sound. Ichigo put his hands together in a praying motion and bowed several times to Haku.
“I’M SORRY! I’M SORRY! I’M SO SORRY!” He reached out and grabbed Haku by the shoulders, not even registering the boy’s bewildered expression. Ichigo spun Haku around this way and that, examining every inch. “You’re not hurt are you?! I can take you to Fourth Division! Yeah! Let’s do that! You might have a concussion or something!”
Sweat beaded down Ichigo’s forehead and back as he grabbed Haku by the hand and pulled him towards Fourth Division. “Don’t worry Haku-sama! Everything’s gonna be okay!”
The captains are gonna kill me!!!
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Post by Haku "Katsumi" Yamamoto on Apr 29, 2024 16:29:00 GMT -6
“Woah woah woah!! Wait! Wait a second!” Haku pulled Ichigo to a stop. When Ichigo spun to look at him with wide, horrified eyes, Haku gave a small chuckle, shaking his head. “I’m okay. I’m not hurt. And you don’t have to treat me like a china doll. I can hold my own, trust me.”
“Y-you’re sure?” Ichigo asked him, his whole body shaking. When Haku nodded with a smile he sighed in relief, releasing Haku’s hand. “Thank the gods!”
Haku laughed at Ichigo’s frantic behavior over him. He probably should have guessed he would react that way. Maybe it would have been better to say his last name was Katsumi instead. He tilted his head at Ichigo. “So, what did you come to Soul Society for Kurosaki-san?”
“Ugh,” Ichigo grimaced at Haku’s address of him. He shook his head and raised his hand. “Please, just Ichigo.”
“You’re sure?” When Ichigo nodded, Haku’s bright smile returned. “Then just call me Haku!”
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Post by Ichigo Kurosaki on Apr 29, 2024 16:30:09 GMT -6
“Well, if you insist…” Ichigo paused then looked up at the towering First Division barracks. “I was actually hoping I could talk to Shunsui.”
“Oh really? It must be really important if you want to talk to Kyo-jiisan.” Haku’s eyes widened. He frowned and shuddered, a cold wash of fear chilling him. “Something bad didn’t happen, did it? I heard a couple of Shinigami from Karakura were brought here by Captain Kotetsu. I guess they were really hurt.”
Ichigo saw the fearful look in Haku’s eyes and placed a hand on his shoulder. He shook his head. “Not if I can help it!” He placed his other hand on Haku’s other shoulder. “Haku, I’m here for a very specific reason. Do you think you can help me?”
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Post by Haku "Katsumi" Yamamoto on Apr 29, 2024 16:32:40 GMT -6
Haku’s eyes seem to light up with fire at Ichigo’s words. He raised his hands in front of him, clenched into fists. “Yes, Ichigo-san! However, I can help, I’d be happy to! Whatever you need!”
Ichigo smiled at Haku’s enthusiasm. He reminded Ichigo of a fanboy. He must have had a lot of admiration for Shinigami. It was no surprise, given who his grandfather was. The old man must have instilled a lot of respect for Shinigami in him.
“Haku, I need to get stronger so I can keep protecting everyone. I’m responsible for Karakura Town, and to protect it I need to be better than I am. I came here to Soul Society hoping to find a way to learn Kido. Could you possibly--”
Haku gasped, his eyes becoming big as saucers, making him look way more childish than he actually was. He beamed up at Ichigo. “You want me to teach you Kido?!”
“What? No, I—”
“Don’t worry, Ichigo-san!” Haku pointed at himself with pride, grinning ear to ear. “I’m really good at Kido! Sasakibe-san even forbade me from practicing Kido in his manor. I almost destroyed his garden one time! Ok, that was an accident. But still! Since you’re new to Kido, it would be perfect for me to teach you the lower-level spells!”
Haku stepped away slightly, pacing around, a hand on his chin. “I can teach you up to my level and then we can learn the next level spells together! We’re both basically students so it would be like I’m getting you caught up in the academy!”
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Post by Ichigo Kurosaki on Apr 29, 2024 16:34:27 GMT -6
“Um… H-Haku…” Ichigo reached out to the boy in vain. He continued to ramble on, mostly to himself about how he could be of help to Ichigo by teaching him Kido. “I just wanted—"Dad, this was not the teacher I had in mind! Haku turned back to Ichigo and smiled at him, raising a confident fist. “Don’t worry Ichigo-san! You’re in good hands! I’ll have you up to speed in no time!” He reached forward and grabbed Ichigo by he wrist and pulled him off in the opposite direction of First Division.“Woah! Haku, where are we going?! First Division is that way!” He had no choice but to keep up with the boy as he was being dragged.“We’re not going to First Division! We’re going to the training grounds!” Haku told him. “Huuuh??!!” Ichigo exclaimed, baffled. He turned and watched as the First Division barracks grew further and further away. Moved
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Post by Eisaku Koga on Jun 8, 2024 17:21:16 GMT -6
Bleach Unrated: REBOOTEDCurrent Arc: RejectionEpisode 457 "Seed": Charcoal hands appeared, tearing open a void to the Soul Society. It was quiet in his void. Not a sound or his usual laughter. No. It was silent...Until...Koga flew through Hora’s void, wings spread wide. He soared high above the ground, his shadow darkening the streets beneath him as he passed. Sirens blared warning the Gotei of his presence. Koga screeched loudly, for a moment blocking out the sound of the sirens.
Deep cracks threatened to split parts of the Soul Society. Koga eyes the deepest point of the crack, near the First Division. But, before Koga could get there a net came flying toward him. The eccentric scientist was learning. Tucking his wings to his side, Koga spun dodging the net. He opened his wings, slicing through the buildings that surrounded him. Screeching loudly, Koga dove toward the cracks along the ground. His feathered body drug across the ground, his wings taking out the base of buildings and towers. From under his wing fell something…Something small. It fell into the crack as Koga lifted himself toward the sky. Another net, this one caught his right wings. Koga tumbled to the ground as the kido enhanced net wrapped itself around him. But, it wasn’t enough. Had Koga still been an Espada, he most certainly would remain in this trap. He stretched his wings, snapping the net into pieces.
Koga screeched as he took flight again - directly into one of Hora’s voids. It closed behind him.END RP "Adjustments" |
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