Alright, now it is starting to get into the swing of things. Advance warning: Over the next few weeks yet the responses will be daily, but as I work on other stories and my summer job (and lack of wireless), it might take me a while to review over the summer. But I will still try to keep up.
Okay, now most of you got the first one: "Need Sword, Will Travel?" was Aizen and Kyoka Suigetsu.
I tried to put in a lot of sight references for the clues there. Also, most of the time when you see Aizen he is walking. The ambition, wanting to change jobs, willingness to travel- I don't think I need to spell that part out. Negacion, anyone? And Aizen has a definite theological position that he expects his minions to respect – that he should be God.
The guesses for the second entry, "Sympathy For The Rose" are: Rukia and Byakuya. (Thank you Sakura Otome, HeraldHealer, and sakuranight) However, there are also two other responses which will be here: One from Yourichi, and one from an anonymous source. (Yourichi suggestion came from HeraldHealer and anonymous ad is sakuranight's work.)
But first, let us check to see our response from the wielder!
To the zanpakuto who posted the ad "Sympathy for the Rose":
I am responding to your request for a companion. I am looking for someone who can help me maintaining the balance of professional and private responsibilities I hold. I have a great respect for the fact that from your ad you seem to have a wider knowledge base than the ordinary zanpakuto. I also share your interest in botany and am an avid reader. I understand your desire to be treated as a noble and can guarantee that I am able to do so. If you feel as strongly about not bending easily and keeping tradition, I believe we will be able to work well together.
Okay, now your responses.
I am replying to Sympathy for the Rose. The ad you posted caught my interest since I encountered the game you mentioned when I was in the living world recently. I have always struggled between being treated like everyone else and being treated like royalty by my family and friends. Therefore, I sympathize with your attitude with that. Like you, I do not let people push me around but will do a lot out of respect for people I care about. I have been taught to take my responsibilities seriously and to work as hard as I can to be the best soul reaper I can by putting my whole heart in it. I hope you do consider this in your search for finding someone who should carry you as their sword.
Sympathy for the Rose: Having had ample experience with noble houses of Seretei for several decades, I believe I am more than qualified to hold you as my sword. I have no qualm with promising that I would treat you with the same respect I treat most of my other peers. I don't change my mind when I make it for anything important, but I am relieved to see you are able to unbend enough to enjoy video games and other activities. If your love for botany is willing to extend into other areas that we can pursue, I would be glad to add my knowledge for fauna to your repertoire. Avid runner, so don't worry about your exercise routine either. I know I can keep up.
From years of composing myself with a law abiding persona and having experienced various ups and downs in my life, both in battle fields and emotional grounds. Be assured, royalty is my custom. I pursue a keen in calligraphy and works of art. My zanpakuto has its unique touch of botany. Perhaps, owning you would be an added honour as a person of multiple powerful roles. (sakuranight's submission)
Attention all Interactive Zanpakuto Want Ad readers: There is a one day discount. That is right! Three new ads for the price of one!!! Sorry, had a few extra minutes to write and wrote the first three shinigami that popped into my head. Respond to any or all of their entries.
Looking for a shinigami who is can be as sweet as they are strong. Must feel strongly connected to their family even after becoming shinigami. Definitely knows when to speak their mind though. Willing to have a fun-seeking and very hands-on relationship. Must share my undying affinity for gumballs. - S&S.
Interested in someone who puts other people before themselves. Don't think I don't have some bite to me though from that last part. I'm always willing to hunt out a good fight and it wouldn't be the first time that I've been called a troublemaker. I like to leave my mark on whoever I'm with. Likes old movies, especially the Rocky movies and classic science-fiction flicks. Favorites are Alien and old Charleton Heston standbys. - Once Bitten, Twice Shy.
A zanpakuto wishing to be viewed as something other than a warmonger by a likeminded shinigami. If I feel the need to fight though, the sky is the limit. My holder mustn't mind a bit of craziness in their life every now and then. I wouldn't mind going with you for a night on the town or just relaxing on a nice day. Prefer strong but open-minded individuals who likes curves. - Kiss Me Goodnight.