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Post by Captain Toshiro Hitsugaya on Aug 19, 2014 15:27:33 GMT -6
Hitsugaya nodded and the two of them were off, walking around the perimeter of the barracks. "What is it you wanted to talk about?"
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Post by Commander Shunsui Kyoraku on Aug 19, 2014 15:39:26 GMT -6
Shunsui sighed. "You'll hear more about the situation at the meeting tomorrow, but Aizen has resurfaced." Captain Hitsugaya froze and the captain commander watched his hands clench. He looked forwards again, continuing their walk, Hitsugaya following.
"That means I need to work on filling in the blanks from the recent war, mainly the office I left behind when I was promoted to fill Yama-jii's shoes." He glanced Hitsugaya's way. "What do you think of your Third Seat, Captain?"
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Post by Captain Toshiro Hitsugaya on Aug 19, 2014 15:49:18 GMT -6
"What do I think of him? I think he's reckless, spontaneous, he lets his emotions run wild and he loves to ignore proper protocols." Hitsugaya sighed. "However, we have spots to fill, and Ashimitsu is an excellent Soul Reaper who does his job to the fullest extent."
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Post by Commander Shunsui Kyoraku on Aug 19, 2014 16:15:32 GMT -6
"Just because we have spots to fill doesn't mean we should promote the kid yet if he's not ready," the captain commander murmured, half to himself.
He turned and faced Hitsugaya, folding his hands in his kimono's sleeves. "You were the youngest of us when promoted to captain. Do you think he's ready?" he asked directly.
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Post by Captain Toshiro Hitsugaya on Aug 19, 2014 16:26:38 GMT -6
Hitsugaya worked his jaw, the bridge of his nose scrunching together as he thought long and hard.
"Ashimitsu is driven by two things: the things that are important to him, and his duty as a Soul Reaper. I think if he were to be made a captain, it would give him a higher sense of responsibility. Given that, he would work hard to become an exceptional captain while still protecting those he loves. In that sense..." He sighed. "He is somewhat like me. In which case, I would say yes. He is ready at heart and by his strength. Though he may require some... watching over for a while."
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Post by Commander Shunsui Kyoraku on Aug 19, 2014 17:06:45 GMT -6
"Hmmm...." the captain looked at the sky as he stroked his scratchy chin, "Sousuke will be more likely to make a target out of a new captain than a third seat. Then, there are his moves so far...." He looked down at Hitsugaya then nodded to himself. "Considering the current circumstances, we could keep the seat open .... testing his mettle in the meantime."
He unfolded his arms and delivered his decision. "Tsukiro Ashimitsu won't actually be promoted until he's survived a test of fire. You're to keep an eye on him and I will choose a couple others to know and help pave the path -- I am thinking his past mentors, Kisuke Urahara and Yoruichi Shihoin, as well as Juushiro, if he's amenable to it. The kid is jointly ruling a noble house, so I don't think we need make a bigger fuss than that...."
Realizing that he had begun to ramble out loud again, Kyoraku chuckled and got to the point. "I believe I will give you orders for yourself and your third seat at the meeting tomorrow," he declared and further ordered, "Keep this conversation to yourself until later. We still don't know if Aizen managed to escape on his own or if he had inside help. I wish to remain on the cautious side."
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Post by Captain Toshiro Hitsugaya on Aug 19, 2014 17:23:05 GMT -6
Hitsugaya nodded. "Yes sir. I understand. I will have eyes on him immediately. I'll personally visit Urahara and talk to him about Ashimitsu, since that is where he had been spending his time lately."
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Post by Commander Shunsui Kyoraku on Aug 19, 2014 20:52:28 GMT -6
"Even more of a reason to make Urahara do some of the work," Shunsui muttered. "I'll see you at the meeting tomorrow afternoon." When Hitsugaya nodded, the captain commander started his walk back.
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Post by Captain Tsukiro Ashimitsu on Aug 26, 2014 12:44:42 GMT -6
"Counter Intelligence":Tsukiro opened the doors to his captain's office. His hands shook and his face was pale, almost sheet white. His eyes were so frenzied you couldn't tell which emotion was dominant in them. "Captain..."
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Post by Captain Toshiro Hitsugaya on Aug 26, 2014 13:31:15 GMT -6
Hitsugaya sighed as he heard Ashimitsu enter and call out to him. He didn't bother to look up from his work.
"Make it fast. I have a ton of work to finish before the mission and I don't need to listen to your ranting and raving."
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Post by Captain Tsukiro Ashimitsu on Aug 26, 2014 13:41:42 GMT -6
"It's Kita. I talked to her."
The captain looked up at him in disbelief. He searched his face for some trace that he was kidding. He found none.
"How?"
"I gave her one of my Soul Phones a week or so ago. Somehow she was able to keep it with her in Las Noches. She called me."
Tsukiro walked over to the couch and sat down. He dragged his hands down his face. "One of the espada raped her. Before the phone was cut off, I heard him come in. He told her to--"
He choked on his words.
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Post by Captain Toshiro Hitsugaya on Aug 26, 2014 13:53:36 GMT -6
Hitsugaya got up and walked over to the other couch and sat down across from him.
"I know this is eating you up, but you can't let this push you to make bad decisions. I should know. Aizen has ruined my life as well. But I know I have to keep a level head. You have to stay strong for her. If not, who is she going to have to count on?"
Ashimitsu only nodded silently.
"Now, what else did she say? Did she say anything about Aizen or his plans? What about who he has working for him?"
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Post by Captain Tsukiro Ashimitsu on Aug 26, 2014 14:05:35 GMT -6
"The one who..." He swallowed hard and continued. "His name was Loki I think. And she said that Aizen has a daughter."
Hitsugaya's eyes went wide. "Aizen? A daughter?"
Tsukiro nodded. He pulled out the piece of paper from his kimono and handed it to him. "She said her name was Azayaka. Though I'm not sure of the kanji. And she also mentioned the soul reaper Yumiko."
He felt like there was something else, but his mind just wouldn't summon the memory. He was still a wreck from the thought of what was happening to Kita at the moment.
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Post by Captain Toshiro Hitsugaya on Aug 26, 2014 14:15:06 GMT -6
Hitsugaya looked over the names on the paper. Aizen's daughter's name was in hiragana, given that Ashimitsu didn't know the kanji of her name. He sighed. This made it harder to track her down.
"Was there a last name?"
Ashimitsu shook his head. "She didn't mention one."
Hitsugaya nodded and stood up. "This helps. Now we can at least start to form some sort of counter plan." He slipped the paper into his kimono. "I'll report everything you told me to the captain commander. For now, had back to your room and try to hold out."
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Post by Captain Tsukiro Ashimitsu on Aug 26, 2014 14:18:25 GMT -6
Tsukiro nodded as they both walked out of the office, Hitsugaya heading towards the front of the barracks and Tsukiro heading back to his room. Staying sane, however, was easier said than done. Moved |
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