Bleach: The New Age

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IN:
And thus the six groups were formed, five to patrol the chosen human cities. Zanji however, was to accompany Raiu into Hueco Mundo. Fuku was forced to stay, though Raiu didn't plan to fight much at all, he was only bringing Zanji along, to test his abilities.

"Raiu-taichou, why did you choose me to go along? Shouldn't you have chosen Fuku instead?",

"Fuku needs to stay behind to keep everyone in order... Actually she keeps even me in order", it was rare for Zanji to question going on a mission, but this was in Hueco Mundo, no surprise that such a dangerous expedition would pull some questions out of him. Though, Raiu knew it, his 3rd seat achieved Bankai, and his brother, was nearing that. But the feeling from Ken... Another spirit surrounds him, a power seeming to reek of evil, surpassing Bankai, maybe even the strongest of Arrancar. Raiu sighed as he felt the weight of these thoughts, he still had a technique to master before being able to use it. An advancement from Flash Step... He called his one, the Dragon Step... It was a giant leap from Flash Step, power and use-wise, as only people of Captain level and originating from the 2nd Squad had the best potential for it's use... He still hasn't mastered it yet.

"I see...",

"well, I actually brought you along to test you",

"test me?", questioned Zanji, he felt somewhat offended,

"don't feel offended, I'm aware that you've achieved bankai... Apparently the Black Corps like to gossip in their spare time", said Raiu,

"I'll...",

"trying to pull an Ikkaku? Don't, I don't want my squad to match the 11th's brutality", and with those words, Zanji was silenced.

It was only a few moments, until a strong reiatsu blasted the two high level fighters. It was intentional, they thought, and with that, skidded to a stop, as a man appeared before them. The man's hair was long, his crimson locks going down, past his waist, his face was pale, devoid of any life, like a zombie, or an undead. But the giant weapon he wielded, was not fitting to his slim structure, the giant halberd, an axe edged spear, was slung over his back as a maniacal smile began to appear on his face.

"So, some more Shinigami scrap... But... A captain and his subordinate? This should be quite entertaining", it was obvious he wasn't here to chat.

"Zanji, you take him",

"Gladly...", Zanji was a little reluctant, as his opponent seemed to have a giant amount of reiatsu. But the slim body structure... It didn't seem that his opponent was all that strong against physical attacks, but the reiatsu he felt that emanated around his opponent, seemed controlled.

"What? You place your subordinate against me? An Espada?", said the man,

"I am Karijaga, Grembo, Espada number 9, the local reaper",

"Shut up, I hate arrogance like yours", snapped Zanji, as his body disappeared in a flash of speed. And before he knew it, Karijaga was forced to wheel his giant halberd into an awkward block. His devilish smile beginning to disappear as he contemplated the power and speed that was quickly displayed. With a quick lash of concentration, he blasted his opponent off with a shot of reiatsu. Zanji was blown back, but before making another move, he disappeared again. Karijaga, realized he was too slow to catch his opponent, the image of the silver haired shinigami flashed from here to there. His eyes feverishly surveying the field for his opponent, and then, with a metallic crash, the halberd met the silver blade once more.

"And I didn't need to release yet", snarled Zanji was he reared his head forward with his strike. Karijaga's eyebrow flickered, with a hint of anger. And with that, pushed his opponent off once more.

"Release it you asshole, or I'll kill ya for real",

"Oh? You couldn't even kill me in a fake manner", said Zanji, disappearing, then before being able to form completely in front of his opponent, a completely blurred image of his maniacal smile, flickered in front of Karijaga's face, and with the sound of blade singing through air, Zanji slammed his blade behind his opponent. The behind attack, took his opponent by surprise, and once more, there was an awkward block. But before the blowback of reiatsu could occur, Zanji disappeared again. This time, Karijaga was completely out of control. Wildly guessing his opponent's position amongst the entire desert of night, he guessed correctly. And with that, Zanji was in view, feeling his body begin to slow down under pressure, his eyes widened as he was in awe at his opponent's unexpected attack.

"NOW DO YA FEEL LIKE IT?!", Karijaga wasn't in control anymore, his eyes were wide with lunacy raising his halberd, and releasing the field of reiatsu.

"Hmph... This seems troublesome...", said, Zanji, panting as he got up. That was a giant blast of reiatsu... Well this seems like a good match.

"Fine then... But don't blame me if you die", said Zanji, pulling his blade out in front of him, then after a moment, he threw his blade into the sky.

"Envelope the stars... Juushin", and with a cloak of formless blackness, the entire blade was swallowed by a hole of darkness, the silver sheen of the blade disappearing into the rift. And right beside Zanji, a rift opened up, and coming out of it, was the handle of his blade. It seemed pretty much the same... But as he pulled it out, the silver of the old blade was gone, only a black, ebony blade was there, the darkness of the blade held a sort of pressure.

"So... Shall we begin?".

[jussike]

OOC: His release will kick your ass I hope Anyway good luck with the fight.

IC-
Ryoko opened his eyes, it was first time in this week when he finally was able to stand up. He looked around, it was the good old mansion of his family. It was a bit dark looking and sad, but it was still his home. Ryoko stood up and walked out from his room. The corridor seemed to be endless and the walls were covered with beautiful paintings, which all had a bit darkness in it. He walked slowly and listened to the cracking floor. Then he made to the stairs and heared some chatting... two of the voices were familiar, one was a emotionless woman voice, it belonged to Takano Kaida, other was the childish voice of Isshin Kurosaki. The third voice wasnt familiar but as he started walking down the stairs he noticed a fancy looking man who welcomed him:
'' Thank you for saving my life, Ryoko... Heh, you look different then Aizens copy.'' It surely Kenpachi Zaraki, a well known man in Soul Society.
Ryoko sighted and smiled to Isshin who seemed to be quite reliefed that his friend was alive.
''Hmm... it seems that Takano saved you...'' Ryoko said and saw as Kenpachi smiled to Takano Kaidi.
'' Isshin.... you know that you were copied?'' Ryoko said and Isshin started laughing.
'' Haha...I got no problems with that...your identy got into deep shit, I am just fine..'' Isshin sighted.
'' Huh yeh...I got ambushed by their gang... they were so easy, but then.... Don't wish to speak about it...'' Ryoko got more serious and sat down. Then he rised a glass of beer and started drinking.
'' Even I need to take care of myself...'' He said and drinked the cup of beer. Then Takano Kaidi got up and left the house.

A hour later Takano runned into the house and shouted:
'' Kenpachi, you got something to do... Ikkaku and your little cute girl are waiting for you... The gate to Hueco Mundo is opened a mile away from here at a park. You will get the information about your job from Ikkaku..'' The she shunpod away from the house.
'' Good luck with it!'' Isshin said and smiled warmly, then he continued his conversation with Ryoko. At that time Kenpachi jumped up and runned away from the house towards the gate. Few minutes later he made his way next to a beautifully carved gate. Ikkaku and his old vice captain were waiting for him:
'' Nice to see that you are fine... we gotta assist Captain Raiu at Hueco Mundo. Soi Fong ordered her something and as we know... Soi Fong is at our side so we help her.'' Ikkaku wanted to say something more but then the little cute girl jumped on Kenpachi back:
'' Ken-Chan I am happy!'' Kenpachi looked at her and said while walking inside the gate.
'' Lets get going... he may need our help.''

OOC:
It may happen that you may have some problems with that espada so they will assist you(they are at your control now). Good luck

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IN:
And on the battle went, with Raiu watching from a safe distance, so that he won't be affected by his subordinates Shikai, he watched as Zanji zipped across the field. Black spheres of Reiatsu appeared in random places... And it looked like the Espada was having trouble, as Raiu sensed that the reiatsu released, was being directed at the spheres themselves. Why this was, he knew. Zanji can create a center of gravity wherever he wishes, when he slashes an object, that object gains a centre, depending on the amount of resistance the target imposes, it'll require more reiatsu, until the target is squashed under their own weight. Some say that this Zanpakuto was akin to Kira's old Wabisuke... But Raiu didn't think so, it wasn't weight that was affected... It was the gravity.

"Tch... I can only get a portion of my reiatsu to hold that asshole down... It's those damn spheres, whatever they do, they force the reiatsu to go towards them, if they're in multiple positions, depending where it's either stronger, or the reiatsu doesn't go anywhere, damn this guy... He can freely jump around damn him...", but Karijaga had a bad feeling about that sword, representing the vast space, and with it's ability, he didn't want to know what would happen if those spheres were created inside of his body. Zanji however, was having a bit of fun, toying a bit, he could easily come in and strike the Espada down now. But the walls of Reiatsu that the fighter imposes... He'll have to keep more of his spheres of Dark Matter alive, well this shouldn't be too hard... He'll just have to put them far apart so the guy can't easily target a small area.

After a minute or two, the perfect amount of Dark Matter was set up, Zanji smiled as he saw his opponent pant under the pressure now imposed on him. He wanted to let him use his Ressurection release... So if he didn't do it now, he might as well die. Charging in, with the sand sweeping up from under his feet, he muttered,

"It's over". But an unknown force drove him back, like a thick fist... What? he still had more Reiatsu left?

"Damn you.... That was too close, I don't think I can mess around anymore either, time for you to see death in it's most horrid shape", said the Espada, while Zanji recovered from the strike of reiatsu, within moments he felt the reiatsu around his opponent begin to overwhelm his Dark Matter. Knowing that keeping them up now would only drain his strength, he called them all back, with that, he felt some more energy come back to him. It's time he witnessed the Release of an Arrancar.

OOC: And this is where he's meant to release >_>

[jussike]

OOC: You can do the release all by yourself =) I think I pm-ed you the release information.
And sorry I can't write much at the moment... I got a broken finger... 

[L]

OOC: Well, I hope your finger gets better, but I sent a reply referring to the release, since you never told me if I can force him out or not. For now I'll have an attempt at comedy.

IN:
Chaos, this was a word of many that would describe the state of the 2nd Squad head quarters. With everything in a mess, Arashi was yelling some random curse words as he chased someone around, who brandished some food in his hand, Ken sat in the corner, oblivious to the entire situation while he sat and ate, Aki and Shinichi were whacking anyone who ran their way in an unfavorable manner, while Fuku... She stood at the side.

"I... Swear... This happens every lunch time...", she muttered to herself, her face showing a silent rage, sick and tired of the noise, she drew her blade.

"Silence! Harahime (tundra princess)", and with that, the entire room froze, for a moment, one would think her ability was to control time. But what it was, was to control the air and any water particles that lay in it. And since the room was filled with air, everyone, including the three Black Corps soldiers, who were caught up in the unfortunate attack, was frozen, only their eyes moving.

"Now... May we settle down?", it was a long pause, but after which, everyone collapsed, Arashi shivering from the cold, Aki and Shinichi rubbing themselves so that they may get back to eating. Though unfortunately, Ken spotted the problem with their racket and Fuku's solution.

"The food's gotten cold...".

[jussike]

OOC: I think I will post something too tommorrow  Nice post it was   

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IN:
It was a strange experience, the reiatsu was beginning to concentrate rather than shoot outward... It wasn't like a Bankai, as he heard that Arrancar release similar to a shinigami's Bankai. After a few moments, the sand that surrounded Karijaga was beginning to disappear, it looks like the release was finished. Zanji squinted his eyes to peer through the sand, but to his shock, there was nothing physical to be seen. After a small moment of trying to contemplate what had happened, he felt the reiatsu begin to react, without a second thought, not knowing what was to happen, he made himself a flattened Dark Matter sphere, as a shield. It was quick, the reiatsu thundered at his shield, and after a moment, it retreated. He could sense it, this arrancar's release was not something solid, it was indeed an aura, as he could feel no compression, which is possible due to physical form, this is going to be one hell of a fight.

OOC: Can't quite think of anything beyond that... need more time D:

[jussike]

Kenpachi, Ikkaku and the little girl were running  towards the area where the big reiatsu blasts had came from. Then when they finally were reaching the battleground and at the time they noticed Raiu, a big blast of reiatsu kicked the girl down and freezed Ikkaku for a second.
'' Ken-chan... it's Tousen-sama. Will he fight against us?'' She said while staring at a dark body, which once had belonged to Tousen.
'' Seems so... now Ikkaku, can you handle him?'' Kenpachi asked quietly. Ikkaku face turned happy and he answered instantly.
'' Why not?'' Then he rushed into his enemy. Then Kenpachi shunpod next to Raiu and asked:
'' Huh.. where is the enemy?'' Kenpachi seemed really surprised, when he heard the answer.

OOC: Anyway... you can control the little girl and Kenpachi now. I will deal with Ikkakus fight soon. Good luck, you will need it.

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IN:
"Before I say that it's nice to see you, the enemy is fighting my 3rd Seat subordinate, approximately four kilometres ahead of us... I trust you know that a warrior likes to fight a one on one fight, yes?", said Raiu, not even once averting his gaze from his subordinates battle. Kenpachi grunted for a moment, then eased his stance and swung his blade over his back, his devilish grin beginning to slowly fade.

"A little disappointing... But it's been awhile since I've seen someone other than my opponents in action... I guess you're pretty confident in your subordinates ability, the one he is fighting seems to be able to go on par with my own reiatsu",

"It is merely a test, and to observe the growth of my men, we will intervene if the battle becomes unfavorable...", Kenpachi spat at the comment.

"As inelegant as it may seem... I can't have one of my best to die".

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The battle raged on as the mass of Reiatsu continued to charge at Zanji, who managed to find a way to save his energy instead of draining it through blocking. When the opponent fluctuates his reiatsu, that is when he should move, but he can't win through just this. Straining his own body slightly, he sped himself up to parry his opponent, his blade whipped through the air, but he felt nothing, no impact, nothing was solid, just as he thought. His opponent wasn't a physical fighter.

"AHAHAHAHAAA! Can't hurt me?! I'll say now, you should quit while you're ahead",

"You know... I'm behind, not ahead, considering now that you released",

"So you're saying you have a Bankai?! HAH! I doubt it could do a thing against me!", the voice sounded shaken, but nonetheless, kept it's arrogant tone.

"Oh you wouldn't know... Eh, I guess I'll hold back, seeing as it may be useless",

"Hah! Wise choice!", yelled the Espada, his voice bubbled as he took an ethereal form, it still wasn't solid, but it made his movements easier to define, but it also seemed quicker.

"Bankai...", sighed Zanji as his blade began to spout black, vast liquid, which began to swirl into a smooth, perfect sphere. The sand began to swirl, and the sphere began to sink into the wasteland, the sand was being absorbed , sucked in, eaten up by the sphere, small hollow were spotted in the flowing sand as it began to become eaten up by the incredible force that now sat in this desert of night. Karijaga himself seemed to be struggling with this, his feet gripping to the ever-flowing sand, his face gritted, and eyes widened.

"B-Bankai? He actually used it?!", this thought ran through his head many times over, as if he wasn't able to contemplate.

After a few moments, the gravity stopped, Karijaga was beginning to feel a little unsafe fighting this Bankai, looking around, he spotted figures on the horizon. Glancing back at the frozen black sphere, he realized that he had a few moments to do something about this. So with that, he dashed towards Raiu, he had a feeling the other guy can ward him off, so he headed towards the other guy.

"Kenpachi... Don't interfere...", he whispered, with that, Kenpachi let out a small grunt of frustration. And with that, Raiu was taken over, he put up no resistance.

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"Hmph... So this is how your release works", said Raiu, he was inside his mind, his Zanpakuto's realm, behind him, a white, and black dragon, of Chinese origins stood behind him. And in front, the same, slim figure that was Karijaga, stood there. The realm they were in, it was a whole lot of skyscrapers, the ground seemed like a natural thing, like every road and every path, and the buildings were untouched.

"You possess another person's body, and then use it against the enemy... While you are in my body, you can access my mind... Which is the part you fail at",

"How so?...",

"You fail to contemplate the opponent's prowess...", replied Raiu, with that, he spoke to his dragons.

"Koutei (positive), Insei (negative), let's begin Shikai mode", he said, and the dragons began to talk as they began to dissolve into thunder particles, with their respective colors.

"Yes Raiu-dono", said the white one,

"Alright, let's kill this bastard!", yelled the black one. And with that, there he stood, in his mind, wielding his Shikai.

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The sphere of darkness began to dissolve, and there stood Zanji, wearing a black robe and cape, of a seemingly fine make, the robe was of a special fabric, it seemed to swallow everything that looks upon it. Zanji had in front of him, his blade, it's ebony surface gleaming upon his face, reflecting it, and then after a moment, the blade began to hold no form, now it seemed that all who look upon the blade, was also swallowed, feeling a sinking feeling like they were about to be transported to another world.

"Seiun no Juushin... (the galaxy's center of gravity)", he muttered. After a moment, he brandished a tiny ball in his hand, it seemed to be a compilation of everything he's absorbed. The small ball looked like a sand-colored glass sphere, it seemed to hold quite a bit of weight too.

"Hmph... So this is your Bankai? Looks pathetic!", yelled a familiar voice, mixed with the voice of his opponent. He turned his head behind him, and there he stood, his own captain, Zanji was about to flinch at the mere sight, but both the expression and aura was heavily off, his captain didn't grin like that, and that aura was his former opponent's.

"It seems this body's even faster than me in my reiatsu fo-", and there he stopped, as he saw a blur of black come striking at him, striking once, and missing, then followed up, and then missing as well, and before another strike could be input, he dashed back with thunder being left behind. It seemed to Zanji that his opponent didn't expect that, and that his opponent wasn't used to his captain's speed.

"Stop blabbering, and just fight",

"Oh so you like it nice and blunt", he said, and instantly dashing after him. With that, the two were just a blur, thundering and striking all over the entire crater that Zanji had created. After a minute or two, Zanji threw the tiny ball at his opponent, who seemed to smile at the prospect of such a pathetic attack. But when he saw the entire thing burst into all the sand that Zanji had absorbed, with the release of the bankai, the eyes of his captain widened and the figure began to attempt to escape the entire thing. But it wasn't enough, with that, the man was buried.

"Hmmm... I'll have to dig him out....", said Zanji, he waited for a few minutes... And then, with that, he lifted his blade, and the sand around him began to swirl around the tip of his blade, and slowly, the sphere began to enlarge, getting bigger and bigger, and bigger, and even bigger.... It looked like he was able to absorb all the sand in Hueco Mundo, but he limited it to just a hole, about ten meters in radius, and after reaching the bottom, he placed a barrier of gravity around the walls of the hole, to keep it solid, and then swung his sword, throwing his giant sphere of sand in a random direction.

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[jussike]

OOC: I wont tell any information about Ikkakus fight... only the result later. I will tell more about my familiy in this post.
IC:
 A big black area suddenly appeared at the area where Ikkaku and Tousen were fighting. It was known as Tousen bankai ability to make a area with no light in it.

Ryoko was walking quietly around his mansion with Isshin. It seemed that it was Isshins first time in Kuroshiro family mansion, so he  was getting a tour from Ryoko.
 Ryoko pointed at a beautiful painting of a woman, when they made up from stairs, who was wearing a golden dress with beautiful stripes on it. Isshin seemed to like the blond haired woman. Then he looked at Ryokos face and what he saw there was a surprise for him. The emotions went trough the face of Ryoko... all the pain and sorrow. In mere seconds more then thousand years of history run trough the memory of Ryoko. Then a tear of his dropped. A second later he got his serious face back and looked at next painting further from their location.
'' I am sorry..'' Isshin said softly. It was important to him to not to harm his friends feelings.
'' Not your fault... just, she died before she was meant to die..because of Hueco Mundo.'' Ryoko whispered and walked through the corridor until he made to a paiting with his face.
'' Me when I was young.'' He sighted. Isshin started laughing. It was bald Ryoko.

--To be continued

[L]

OOC: Tip- If you wanna say Shunpo'd like with the "d/ed" at the end of it, say "Flash Stepped" instead, it sounds better.

IN:
Bankai Extra-

Seiun no Juushin, meaning Galaxy's Centre of Gravity, is probably the most destructive bankai to ever come into existence. It being upon simply the release, absorbing anything and everything around it, if you are not worthy to fight it, you will die before even seeing it, which is why it is used only when the opponent is far too powerful, as this Bankai gives a giant boost in power, much more than most other bankais. After release, which is a giant orb of darkness, the orb will dispel, and with the sleek new outfit, there will be a marble in one of Zanji's hands. And the blade that seems to swallow it's surroundings. The small marble, can be thrown, and when released, everything that was absorbed by the release, will come out again, any living thing that was absorbed, will be dead, as no one can survive by being that size. This bankai also allows one to push and pull objects using gravity, like the sand he was whipping up to dig his captain out. Also, since the blade is made up of dark matter, it gives the weapon extra weight, like it was as big as ten times it's size. More will be revealed later.

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Silence spread across Raiu's mind realm as the two fighters zipped across the entire battlefield. It was like standing in a room, and without any warning, a boom, depicting impact occurs, at random intervals at random locations. It was a battle that couldn't be fathomed, by those who had inferior speed to the combatants. Raiu, who surpassed his opponent in speed and defense surprisingly, is surpassed by his opponent in terms of strength, considering the halberd he wielded. It was only another few moments, that they impacted against each other another several times.

"Insei, Koutei, am I able to use Bankai while inside of my mind?", he asked, he wanted to finish this quick, as he was feeling his body beginning to be torn. It seemed to be the effects of the battle outside of his mind.

"Tsk, if we could then we'd tell you", said a malicious voice,

"Just concentrate Raiu-dono, our opponent is slower than us, and he won't last long to being struck, concentrate and find the opening", said a calmer, more wiser voice. With that, he took this into mind, and after a split moment of contemplating his opponent's movements... He decided a quicker way to end this.

"Alright, let's try pulling off the Dragon Step", he said.

With that, he burst off, his opponent saw something strange in the movements.

"A new Shunpo? it seems clumsy, you tryin' to die?", Raiu ignored the taunting and began his advance. Dragon Step, was reading your opponent's movements, moving like a snake, evading every strike, knowing the right way to go, like a dragon does, evading every strike, and not once letting up. It was a shunpo that was achieved, not through high reiatsu, but through knowing how to move, when to move and where to move, it was a shunpo that required vast knowledge on fighting hand to hand, and knowledge in evading ranged attacks.

First, horizontal strike, with that, he ducked just under the blade of the halberd, he felt the ever-slowing wind as he saw everything go at a slower pace. Next, a jab with the butt of the halberd, knowing this, he tilted his head slightly, just enough to let the weapon shoot past and not harm him. Next, another horizontal, spinning right around, and thus Raiu jumped up over the strike, as the enemy stepped back once, with the blade raised, this attack was bound to be slower than the rest. With the face indicating, "gotcha", on Karijaga, Raiu sent back a reply, through his own facial expression, "cocky bastard". With that, thunder quickly welled up in is right arm, and before the halberd was even completely swung back, he was forced to abandon his weapon as he was swept away by a giant, thunder dragon.

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[jussike]

OOC: Thanks for the tip  Anyway would you like to get a training session from Ryoko after the current activity is over or calm down for some time? It would surely help you to master shunpo... the point of it would be that Ryoko and Yoruichi will try to master yours shunpo... or just make it better, as you are still only one who is an official captain as now Ryoko is kicked out, so you could do some stuff for them in 13 Gotei.

IC:
Back at Soul Society-
The situation in Soul Society and in Seiretei isn't the best one. While there are many empty captain spots now, each squad has more responsibility on themselves. Also the action of hollows in Earth has grown even more. Many main cities of Japan are under constant attack, as well as many big cities all over the world. Soul Society has imported 60 % of its Shinigamis to Earth to secure the situation there. That hasn't affected the defense of Seiretei itself, but has a great devastating effect on Soul Society areas outside of Seiretei, as most patrols around Soul Society have been called back to Seiretei. Even Rukongai's defense is really low now. The Royal Families have started getting ready for war. The most Royal members have been exported outside of their homes to secret hideouts what are heavily protected. The quarters are heavily protected and no- one outside the family can get in without killing dozen of best bodyguards. Also there are rumours out that few Zero Squad members are back at Soul Society. At least Kuchiki clan leader is back to secure his family and aid other families. He is also working as 6th squad captain for now and his job is to secure Royal Families. The job are divided now as following:
Sent to earth-
13th squad, 11th squad, 8th squad and 7th squad. Only captains and 3rd seats remained at Seiretei to command their troops and also report to captain-commander./ Also 2nd squad, but only partially.
Supporting-
4th squad. 40% members at earth under command of 4th squad vice-captain. 2nd squad as report team.
Defense-
6th squad, 5th squad, 3rd squad.
Reporting situation of Hueco Mundo ( Spies)-
7th squad seated members and 2nd squad captain Raiu.

Thank you- Your loyal journalist.
(This is a message posted at every squad house)
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'' Huh...they revealed the spies. That's not nice.'' A funny high toned man voice said. Ashida smiled and answered:
'' Everyone knew it already, it is not a big deal. Anyway, that Rashen is a mysterious man I have to say... but it seems as he is doing well.'' He turned around and a small dwarf-like man was staring at him and bowing.
'' Okay captain.... then I think it's fine!'' He said with his high toned voice. Ashida sighted:'' Lady.'' and left the room. The dwarf-man didn't seem to have noticed it. Ashida felt relieved and he started moving towards the first squad house.

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Ryoko sat down on a homely sofa, he smoothed his messy hair and opened his mouth:
'' Isshin, I think I will help Raiu with training. I heard that he has great potential and also now he followed Soi Fong orders, that means he isn't at the side of Aizen.''
Isshin sat down also and noticed a wall-painting near a fireplace. A old man with big beard was there.
'' Yeah, I don't mind it. But who's that old man there? Is it King Hyieretos... the king of Soul Society who created 5 protection squads at first?'' Isshin asked fretfully. Ryoko smiled and answered while watching the paint with half an eye.
'' Yeah, that's him. You know, his painting is here only because he was the first High Shinigami who accepted the Quincys to Soul Society. Only few tho came here... as the people here wasn't keen into them.'' Isshin smiled and started drinking his tea quietly.
'' So you are going to move out?'' he asked.
'' Hmmm.. I think so.'' Ryoko said while he jumped up and flash-stepped away. While he was at the door he shouted back to Isshin:
'' Oh don't forgot to welcome Yoruichi later, she should be here in a hour.'' While Isshin tried to answer, Ryoko was already gone to the darkness.
'' Dahh... he let the door open. It's getting cold that way.'' Isshin mumbled and moved to the door to close it.

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IN:
"Sorry I couldn't see your Bankai", yelled Raiu was he got up, seeing his subordinate in strange, ornate clothing, that seemed to pull him in. He could feel the power emanating from Zanji, this power felt malicious, it felt as if it wanted to tear everything apart, well, the wounds he suffered were not normal cut wounds, wherever there was a cut, it felt and looked shallow, but it seemed the weapon had a pulling force, that some of the flesh and bone from the inside was forced towards the outside. Raiu felt a chill go up his spine, as he had just found out that such a Bankai existed.

"No worries cap", yelled Zanji. The pit was a good half kilometer down, but Raiu made that feel as if it was only a few meters high. His speed impressive as always. After a moment, of letting the sand go back into the pit, and then reverting back to normal, Zanji and Raiu looked in the other direction, there it was, Tousen's Bankai. Zanji felt his own memory whack back at him as he knew that the person who conjured that, was the same person who fatally wounded Raiu. Even though he was fighting his captain for his life, he knew that even that wasn't his captain's full extent, as no one could use the body better than he does, even if the new user is able to draw out more power. Moreover, he'd seen his captain use his Shikai a few times, and he knew that the Shikai, even if it was only a tenth of it's strength, during Karijaga's possession, was powerful, he knew that the captain was able to bring out more of it. Now that he thought about it, his Captain looked to be holding back his speed sometimes... Must be the strain it often imposes.

"Well, shall we get going? We'll have to report that we've taken out Espada 9, a small boon, but even the smallest can improve morale", it struck Zanji that they actually didn't have so much. So many empty Captain positions, it was pretty unbelievable to him.

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IC:
Ikkaku was breaking down. His face, it was full of wounds and blood. Blood spilling out from every single cut what he had. His body was covered with cuts and deadly wounds. But even if his body was reaching its limit, Ikkaku was enjoying the fight. After every time he got cut, he thought that he can't lose, he needs to prove himself to Zaraki. But it didn't seem that he would survive, because his enemy was far more powerful than him. Not because the difference in experience, but because of his enemies lame, but one of the strongest zanpaktous.

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Few minutes after the captains meeting ending:
''...that Rashen really is a straight guy.'' 10th squad captain Demi Bulkara mumbled.
'' Yeah, but he is doing well. Even if the situation is as bad as it seems, Rashen is holding everything under control. Only thing what makes me worried is the damn situation in Rukongai. 2nd squad has reported that in last 24 hours, there have been at least 20 hollows in Rukongai. The number of deaths have been like 3 to 4 spirits.'' Ashida said while looking at Demi.
'' Don't worry... Rashen wanted me to take care of it.'' The 10th captain happily announced.
'' Hmm... don't underestimate those invaders there. They may still be only testing the defense of Soul Society, but once they get serious, you should worry about your squad safety.'' Ashida said and turned around when heard Isshin commentating.
'' Don't worry... those hollows never can harm us.'' He said. Ashida sighted and flash-stepped away.
'' That damn Aizen, how is it possible that he is tricking everyone...'' Ashida wondered. 

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The darkness that had covered a big area of Hueco Mundo was finally gone. Wind had stopped, reiatsu covering that area was gone also. Only one sign of living thing was the half-dead body on ground. It was Ikkaku and there were no sights of Tousen. Ikkakus body was beaten up seriously. Zaraki didn't seem to be very surprised. He smiled and flash-stepped next to captain Raiu and said:
'' Take care of Ikkaku... I got something to do!'' Raiu tried to answer something, but Zaraki was gone faster then he could react.

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IN:
"Four non-combatant casualties in North Rukongai, six in West, three in South, and none in East!", reported one of the Black Corps members. Standing outside of the headquarters, Fuku and twelve, three for east, north south and west each, Black Corps members stood there. It was once called the Special Forces, but now it's called the Black Corps, as Black Corps was what Raiu designated, thanks to Fuku who suggested the name, and thought it sounded cool.

"Please, casualties aren't going to tell me anything, how are the situations in each? Battle status, enemy pressure on our forces and supplies", she yelled back. Fuku, preferred to stand outside of Headquarters when she was doing her work ordering everyone around. He'd already assigned everyone else missions, one half of the squad was out helping everyone with the defenses, and the other half was to guard her. There they stood, at the entrance to the inside, playing some sort of board game.

"We have ten minor wounded in West, six in North, two in East, and five in West, no combatant deaths and no combatant fatalities. At average, there have been two hollows per hour in West, four in North, six in West, and two in East", he reported, after taking another breath for what seemed to be an extra mouthful.

"East is still in prime of supplies, North is beginning to run low, West is moderate, while South has a little over average". Fuku took a moment of silence to contemplate the strategy... West seemed to be the worst, not only that, supplies were low and morale didn't seem to be high enough. Closing her eyes, she yelled to one of the seats,

"Yatsuda! Go assist West Rukongai, East Rukongai messengers, send a message to the fighters in East that you bring ten of your men over to West, not only that, bring a quarter of your supplies over, bring extra men if you need to, to bring the supplies. I will send a small surplus personally to all except East later, as East seems to be doing the best", and after the men seemed to have taken in every word. Fuku just swiped her hand in the air once, and with a gust of wind, the men were gone.

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Raiu knew what Zaraki was off to do... Revenge... Sighing once, he knew not how warriors could think like this so foolishly, sure he knew that one on one fights were a part of a warrior's honor, that being a Black Corps meant to break that rule on assassination missions, but running into battle blindly... Was not how he liked to fight. Well, no use trying to contemplate it, with a flick of his hand, he ordered Zanji,

"Pick up Ikkaku's body, we're going back, I'll write up a report personally for one... maybe... Well, anyways, the moment we get back to Soul Society, take Ikkaku's body all the way to the Fourth Headquarters. If he wakes up and kicks and screams, drag him there, knock him unconscious if need be.... I ain't gonna let someone die foolishly if I can do something about it", said Raiu. Drawing his blade from his sheath, it's straight, double sided blade, ripping the dimension, and after a few moments, a sliding door appeared. Flipping his slim blade back into it's sheath, without touching the door, he flipped it open, and in the two went. Back home... Raiu himself wondered how Fuku was doing, though he was wondering why she didn't hate him for putting her up to all his more captainly tasks.