Enemy of the King
Author: Spirit of Entropy
(Author's Note: This continues soon after where we left off. This cover's Sado's story and the completion of The Protectors.
This chapter marks the end of the flashback part of Arc 1. After this, we go back to present day and some exciting stuff!
Technically the next chapter is a flashback chapter too, BUT it only goes back to 1 month before the events of chapter 1.
I hope you enjoy this chapter. It's not as long as the last two though.
Just a reminder, I highly suggest reading this story in "1/2" format. So please select the "1/2" option out of the "full 3/4 1/2" selection. Other than that, please enjoy the latest installment.)
First Arc: The Will of Four
Date Posted: 7/25/2010
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Become a strong warrior Uryu. Protect the pride of the Quincy. His final thoughts echoed as the explosion shook the entire area. Trees fell to the ground as rock and dirt were scattered in all directions.
The light died down to reveal no trace of either the two enemies or Uryu's grandfather. A devastating scorch mark and crater was left in their place.
Young Uryu fell to his knees in shock and sadness. Orihime clutched Ichigo close to her, burying her face into his chest. The young shinigami stood frozen in place, the sudden death of someone innocent and the old quincy's selfless sacrifice rocked him to the very core.
Today marked the death of Ishida Soken.
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"Sir, three of the old prototypes seemed to have escaped to the real world. They were subsequently destroyed."
"Those old things? They are completely useless now. Nothing more than basic mind slaves. Destroy the rest of the ones we have locked up. I don't need any more of them getting out and ruining my reputation."
"Yes, sir."
"Although it would have been interesting to see what data they collected in their final moments. Oh well. Maybe next time."
Chapter 5: Sado's Story
1 week later.
(5 years before the events of Chapter 1: Enter, The Protectors)
Scene opens to show Isshin, Ryuken, Ichigo, Orihime, and Uryu gathered together at the Kurosaki underground training grounds beneath the house.
We see Isshin and Ryuken off to the side discussing something serious with hushed voices. Ichigo and Orihime are sitting on the ground with knees up to their chests, leaning on each other's backs for support. Ishida is sitting against the closest boulder. The young quincy's head is downcast as his emotions are still in turmoil from the death of his grandfather seven days ago. The three children were silent as they waited for the adults to finish deliberating.
"So did you two old geezers decide to tell us anything, or what?" Ichigo said in frustration.
Isshin and Ryuken look surprised at the outburst.
"I've been a shinigami for almost half a year now. I've trained in combat and learned tactics from my dad. I thought it was all for carrying out my duties as a shinigami and to protect the innocent from Hollows. But, those people…no…those things we fought. They weren't Hollows. They looked like shinigami!" Ichigo exclaimed.
"I thought shinigami were supposed to help souls. But, the ones I saw a week ago killed an old man. Now if there is something you're not telling us, you'd better let us know. Or the next time we go into combat, we may not survive." Ichigo told the adults seriously.
A pause passed between them as Isshin decided what to say next.
"You certainly have a way with words, boy. We'll tell you everything. But you may be disappointed since we still don't know a lot about what has been going on recently and we can't give exact answers, only guesses." Isshin told them.
The three children looked expectant at them, ready to hear anything.
"As you know, there has been a key similarity between the tragedies that befell you all." Ryuken started to explain.
"Ichigo's mother was murdered by a stranger with a sword who disappeared into a white light. Orihime's brother was infected by a Hollow, which normally is impossible. And Uryu's grandfather, my father, was murdered by three shinigami who seemed to have no independent control over their minds." – Ryuken
"I think we can assume now, that the man who murdered Masaki was a shinigami as well." - Isshin
"All three of these incidents had the opponents bearing a tattoo of a crown symbol on their foreheads." – Ryuken
"What does that symbol mean?" – Orihime
"I can't say for sure, but it may signify that all of these shinigami and Hollow are organized in a division of sorts. Or at worst, they make up a whole army and so far we have only seen just the tip of the iceberg." – Isshin
"The shinigami that killed my grandfather said they were doing God's will. What do they mean by that?" Uryu spoke for the first time in a long while.
"The closest thing we think they meant is that they were serving the 'King'." – Ryuken
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"It'll be easier to understand if I explain this first. There are four planes of existence. There is the real world where humans live. Soul society, where shinigami and dead souls are sent to. Hueco Mundo, where Hollows usually reside. And Hell, where souls who were evil are sent to eternal punishment." – Isshin
"However there is a fifth dimension, a higher plane, known as the Royal Realm. It is ruled by a 'King'." – Ryuken
"This 'King', is he a God?" – Ichigo
"As close to one as you can get. The King has power over all four planes of existence. He governs the flow of spiritual energy between the four worlds in order to maintain balance in the reincarnation cycle. The King is also responsible for maintaining the basic laws of reality that hold everything together." – Isshin
"So did the King give orders to kill Uryu's grandfather and my mom?" – Ichigo
"That shouldn't be possible. The King exists on an entirely different plane, the Royal Realm, and he never leaves it. Communication between the Royal Realm and Soul Society use to be possible with the use of a 'Spirit Key' to open a portal to the King's world. But the key has been lost for centuries and as far as we know, the portal hasn't been opened in just as long." – Ryuken
"So then why would the shinigami attack us?" – Ichigo
"I don't know. But Soul Society has probably changed a lot since I was a shinigami. Until now, they haven't been seen interfering with the real world in decades. Then all of a sudden within the last 6 months, we've had three encounters with them. Something just doesn't seem right." – Isshin
"So what do we do now?" – Orihime
"We train and become stronger. So we can fight back against whatever Soul Society throws at us." Ichigo said with resolve.
"I think it's time I prepare you for the next level Ichigo. And you too Orihime. I think I have a few things you can use. Your talent at controlling spiritual energy will come in handy for what I will teach you." – Isshin
Ryuken walked over to his son. His tall form towering over the small boy who sat still on the ground. "I know I'm not grandpa. But, I am a quincy too. More importantly, I am your father and it's my duty to make sure I pass on my knowledge to the next generation."
Uryu looked up into the eyes of his father. They looked serious but the young boy could tell there was a lot of caring and love hidden behind that cold persona.
The three children stood straight up. These kids would train with all their soul to prepare themselves for the rough future ahead of them.
The world is changing. We need strength. We need to become stronger to defend everyone and everything that's threatened by those who prey on the weak. We will protect. – Ichigo
Scene Break – 1 month later – Scene change to Karakura Primary School
Scene opens. We see that the school day had just finished. Students are exiting the campus, friends in small groups conversing animatedly walk by.
The viewer sees Ichigo and Orihime walk by. We listen in to their conversation.
"Uryu should be back from his trip by next week." Orihime reminded Ichigo.
The Ishida family had taken a pilgrimage to the ancient Quincy temple on Chiburi Island on the west coast of Japan. They went to pay respects to Ishida Soken, and Ichigo also suspects that Ryuken brought his son there to train him.
"Well if Uryu isn't slacking in his training then we shouldn't either." Ichigo said with resolve.
Orihime smiled at his determination as she agreed wholeheartedly.
The viewer sees a vacant construction site at the other end of the empty street from the two children. A tall young boy, of Mexican heritage, with wavy dark hair walks right next to the site.
A cold feeling passed through Ichigo and Orihime who pause and wordlessly look around them for the source. Their eyes spot a precariously perched steel beam held up by a chain attached to a mechanical crane.
Just as the tall boy passes underneath it, the chain snaps and the I-beam is released.
"Look out!" Ichigo shouts urgently.
The tall boy dives out of the way at the last second, narrowly missing the crushing impact of the steel beam as it imbeds itself into the pavement. Cracks had formed in the shattered sidewalk.
Ichigo and Orihime rush over to the boy. "Are you okay?" Orihime asked him.
Silently, the tall boy stood up from the ground. At full height, he easily towered over Ichigo by at least a head and a half. The intimidating looking boy just nods and, without a word, walked away as if nothing happened.
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"Well that was weird. Most people would at least be fazed from a near death accident." Ichigo said with a raised eyebrow.
"I sensed some kind of malicious spiritual energy surrounding him. I think we should follow him for a while just in case." Orihime suggested. The young shinigami agreed and the two of them proceeded to trail the strange boy.
However what they saw definitely surprised them. Soon after barely avoiding the construction accident, the tall boy was almost run over by a motorcycle, nearly fell into a sinkhole that suddenly appeared in the sidewalk, and just missed being crushed by a piano dropped off a roof.
Yea! A freaking piano!
Even from this distance, Ichigo and Orihime could tell that the boy was significantly injured. They were amazed he could move let alone continue walking. Finally, they followed him till he entered a cemetery.
"Maybe he's here to pray for someone." Orihime guessed as they saw him walk to the far end.
They watched as he approached a lone tombstone. The boy then reached into his bag and removed an open can of…dog food? The tall kid whistled lightly, and to Ichigo's and Orihime's surprise, a small puppy emerged from behind the tombstone.
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The boy set the can of dog food on the ground and watched as the puppy ate it happily. He smiled as he pet it gently on its head.
I guess he's not as scary as he looks. – Ichigo
"Aww, what a cute puppy!" Orihime squealed as she suddenly appeared next to the dog. The puppy barked happily as the girl picked it up and hugged it close to her. The only hint of surprise from the boy was a slight widening of the eyes.
"Orihime, you shouldn't startle people like that." Ichigo said sarcastically.
The boy looked at the two of them with a questioning stare.
"Sorry about that. I'm Kurosaki Ichigo and she's Inoue Orihime. What's your name?" Ichigo asked him.
"Yasutora Sado." The boy finally spoke with a deep voice. Much deeper than normal for his age.
"Chado?" – Ichigo
Sado shakes his head and repeats. "Sado."
"Chado?" Ichigo stretches the name incorrectly.
And again Sado shakes his head no, patiently. "Sado."
"Ah screw it. I'm just going to call you Chad." Ichigo decided. Sado…err Chad didn't voice a disagreement, so the young shinigami continued.
"I see you're wearing the same school uniform as ours but I haven't seen you around before." Ichigo pointed out.
"I just moved here." Sado said without explanation.
"Err…from where?" Ichigo asked when the tall boy didn't elaborate.
"Mexico." He said plainly.
"You speak pretty good Japanese for a foreigner." – Ichigo
"I'm not a foreigner." And once again, Ichigo was left with guessing.
"Were you born in Japan?" – Ichigo
"Yes." Silence.
"You don't talk much do you? Well that's cool I guess." – Ichigo.
Sado rose an eyebrow, surprised that someone would say that about him. Most people thought he was an unruly gangster type just by looking at him. Sado's height and voice distanced him from children his own age.
"We were following you since you were nearly killed by the falling steel beam and-" – Ichigo
"You were stalking me?" Chad asked as he interrupted him.
"Err, I wouldn't call it stalking." – Ichigo
"You followed me without my knowledge, ergo stalking." Chad defined.
"I liked it better when you were quiet." Ichigo mumbled to himself.
"Anyways, we noticed you seem to be accident prone. Does this happen to you often?" Ichigo inquired.
"It started when I moved here a few days ago." – Sado
"Can you be more specific?" Ichigo continued.
Sado nodded…but remained silent.
"Well?" – Ichigo
"I think you should have said "Would you be more specific?" or something like that." Orihime giggled as she continued playing with the puppy.
This is no time to be correcting my grammar! Ichigo thought to himself frustratingly.
"Okay fine. Would you be more-"
"I think it started when I visited this cemetery." – Sado
Damn it! He interrupted me again! – Ichigo
"I didn't come here to pray for anyone, but for some strange reason I was drawn to this place. And then this little one found me." Sado gestured to the puppy who wagged its tail happily.
"Sado-niichan was kind enough to visit me every day and give me food" the puppy spoke.
Ichigo nodded his head…"Wait what? !"
"Did that dog just talk? !" Ichigo pointed in surprise.
"I didn't mention that?" Sado wondered aloud as he scratched his head. Ichigo sweat dropped.
"My name is Yuichi." The puppy introduced itself. Orihime squealed in delight as she clutched it closer to her.
Wait a minute. – Ichigo
The young shinigami placed his palm on the dog's head. Ichigo then closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Extending his spiritual senses outwards, the bright haired boy searched for any Reiryoku (Spiritual Power).
"This isn't an ordinary dog. This is a Plus soul trapped in a dog's body." Ichigo concluded. Orihime nodded in understanding. The young shinigami looked to see Sado's emotionless expression.
"Aren't you wondering what a "Plus" is or what I was just doing?" – Ichigo
"I am wondering." – Sado
"Then ask me for crying out loud!" – Ichigo
"Well you see, me, Orihime and another friend of ours named Uryu work together to purify souls like these and cursed souls called Hollows. We cleanse their soul and send them to the afterlife." Ichigo explained.
"…" – Sado
Silence.
"Aren't you gonna say "That's crazy! I don't believe you! Stay away from me!" or something like that?" – Ichigo
"I believe you" Sado said without explanation.
"You are an interesting guy." Ichigo told him upfront.
"Together, we protect the weak and the innocent from those who wish to do harm. We are The Protectors!" Orihime happily chirped to the tall boy.
That's a cheesy name. – Sado
"Oy! You just thought "That's a cheesy name" didn't you?" Ichigo accused.
Chad shakes his head, trying to hide a guilty smile.
"Well back to the main topic, I am going to have to cleanse Yuichi's soul. Although, I've never done it on a dog before." Ichigo admitted as he scratched his head.
"But I don't want to go Ichigo-niichan!" Yuichi begged with puppy dog eyes (literally).
"But you have too. You can't stay here. It's dangerous. There are hollows looking around for a meal like you." Ichigo warned.
"But I can't. He told me I had to stay in this form for 2 years. If I do that he will bring mommy back and I can see her again!" Yuichi pleaded.
"Who are you talking about?" – Orihime
Suddenly, the wind started to pick up around them. Ichigo's battle instincts began to stir as he sensed malicious killing intent coming from somewhere.
"Hehehehe. Little brat! You're not supposed to tell anyone that!"
From high in the sky, a large shadowy figure plummeted and landed with an earth shaking crash on the ground next to the children who nearly fell from the force of the landing.
It was a Hollow. Nearly two stories tall, it had pincer arms like that of a Praying mantis. The Hollow had four legs that supported a large thorax and scum green skeletal armor that covered its entire body. There were four separate insect wings on its back and its mask was white and pointed.
The spiritual pressure the Hollow was releasing was enough to make Sado and Yuichi struggle to breathe.
"What is that?" Chad asks with a hint of fear.
"So you all can see me? Interesting. That means if I eat all of you I will grow stronger from your spiritual energy. Kehehehehe" The Hollow laughs maniacally.
Ichigo transforms into his shinigami form just in time to block a strike from the Hollow's sword-like appendage. The air blows outwards in all directions from the point of contact. The young shinigami is visibly struggling.
This Hollow is very strong. – Ichigo
"Oho, you're a shinigami too? That's even better for me once I eat you all up."
"Orihime, protect them while I deal with this guy." Ichigo ordered. Orihime nodded and called out her spirits to cast a shield in front of her, Sado, and Yuichi.
"You think you can take me on by yourself? That's pretty foolish of you. I'm gonna enjoy cutting you up into tiny little pieces! Kehehehehe."
"That's a very disgusting persona you have there." – Ichigo
"Of course! I was a serial killer back when I was alive as a human."
He has memories from when he was alive? Then that means this guy is completely aware and in control of his actions even though he is a Hollow.
"One of my more memorable moments actually involves that boy you're protecting over there."
"What are you talking about?" – Ichigo
"A year ago, I was just walking down an empty street at night when I happened to pass by a lovely mother and her child. She was walking her son home. They were together hand in hand. The happiness sickened me. So I stalked them to their house and killed them!" The Hollow sighed happily. "33 stabs, each more satisfying than the last."
"You sick bastard!" Ichigo shouted. Orihime's and Sado's eyes were wide open in shock. Yuichi crouched low to the ground, closing his eyes as sad memories came back to him.
"I would have done more, but that little brat pushed me off the balcony and we both fell to our deaths. I thought it was over. But, then I woke up and I looked like this." The Hollow indicated its grotesque appearance.
"I found the same brat hanging around his mother's grave. I decided to have a little fun with him. I told him that if he stayed in that dog form for two years, I would bring back his mother from the dead. As if I could do something like that. Hahahaha."
Ichigo's grip on his zanpakuto tightened. The anger he felt was becoming hard to restrain.
"And then I watched as person after person found this puppy in the cemetery and ended up dying in some mysterious "accident" thanks to me. Kehehehe."
Sado felt like throwing up. How could anyone…no, anyTHING be so heartless? Orihime was ready to attack the killer as well.
"Toying with an innocent kid's emotions, and using him to kill others. I won't forgive you!" Ichigo shouted as he swung horizontally at the insect Hollow, who easily blocked with the sword-like arms again.
As Ichigo was deadlocked with one arm, the other appendage swung at him. The young shinigami jumped back in time to avoid injury.
This Hollow is experienced in combat. Or it's at least difficult to defeat because it's aware of its actions and has its mind under control. I can't cut through those arms either. I have to strike the Hollow at his center of mass.
Orihime watched from a distance and concluded the same thing. She needed to figure out when the right moment was to strike. "You two stay here!" she commanded to Sado and Yuichi.
The tall boy watched as the young girl ran head first into battle. Sado had felt an incredible rage within himself after he heard what this monster did. Luring innocent people by using Yuichi and killing them.
The little boy's soul was probably crushed and heartbroken from guilt. He didn't know. He was only trying to get his mother back. This thing is responsible for everything! Chad's arm muscles flexed in tension. His hands balled in fists, Sado's next actions would have been hard for him to predict.
Ichigo was desperately trying to keep the fight under control, but he was pushed so far back on defense. It was like fighting two swords on one. Every time he tried to hit the Hollow, it was blocked and then immediately countered, where he barely dodged in time.
I need another freaking arm. – Ichigo
"Santen Kesshun!" Orihime chanted as a shield was raised on Ichigo's right side, in time to block the predicted counter from the Hollow.
"The little bitch has powers too? Hahahaha. Interesting!"
"Ichigo, we need to fight together on this one. Let me be your shield and you be my sword!" Orihime told him as she stood solidly at his right side.
The young shinigami nodded. He could go all out now without worry of defense. Ichigo ran swiftly at the Hollow who tried to hit Ichigo but was rebounded from Orihime's shield. Now that the enemy's offense was dealt with, it was time to deal the final blow.
"This is it for you!" Ichigo yelled as he stabbed hard with his katana, right into the Hollow's center of mass.
But the insect monster didn't die.
"What?" – Ichigo
They looked to see the zanpakuto had hit the Hollow, but it never penetrated the armor.
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"Did you think you had me there? You'd be hard pressed to find another Hollow with stronger skin then me!" it taunted.
"Now you're right where I want you!" The Hollow swung with both of its pincers at Ichigo who was at an extremely close range.
He didn't have enough space to dodge, and Orihime couldn't cast a shield in time. The battle would end here.
"Graaah!" Sado grunted with power as he came out of nowhere and punched the Hollow hard in its abdomen.
Surprisingly, the Hollow was hit with a significant amount of force. Enough to send the muti-ton insect stumbling backwards.
"What the hell? !"
The killer looked into Sado's eyes. They were burning with uncontrollable rage. An untapped energy within the boy was being released.
Ichigo and Orihime watched as Chad's right arm glow bright blue. A liquid appears and covers his arm from hand to shoulder. It slowly solidifies into armor. It has an indentation at the top of his shoulder. There are two wing-like protrusions on either side of his wrist. The arm is black with a dark magenta strip running down the middle of the arm tapering down towards a point that stops at the wrist.
Sado almost completely ignored the change to his body as he blindly attacked the Hollow again. Ichigo and Orihime were stunned for a moment, but they too rejoined the assault.
"I can take you all on!"
Ichigo and Orihime blocked both of the Hollow's sword arms, while Chad landed a direct hit on its center of mass again.
"You'll never pierce my armor!"
But just as he said that, the spot that Sado had hit twice, began to crack.
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"Keep it up!" Ichigo commanded.
The three on one battle continued as Chad landed punch after punch, easily weakening the once tough armor.
"You f**king brats! I'll kill you all!"
"This is the last one." Sado said with a deep voice as he sent a final crushing blow to the center of the Hollow's body. The cracks that had formed from before expanded outward, shattering the armor completely. It fell away to reveal a soft underbelly, wide open.
"You're dead now!" Ichigo finished as he stabbed his zanpakuto straight through the monster. Blue blood erupted out of the Hollow's back as the fatal wound killed him.
"It's…over?"
Suddenly, light and energy emit from the killer's wound forming a massive gate behind him. There were two skeletons with bandaged heads and torsos on the door.
"What is that?" – Orihime
"That is The Gate to Hell. A shinigami's blade can only cleanse spirits of the sins they did as a Hollow. But if they were evil as a human, they are sent to Hell." Ichigo explained.
The tall gate opened. An enormous shadowy creature can be seen on the inside. Its arm reaches out and starts to drag the defeated Hollow into the depths of Hell.
"What? ! No! I can't die! Damn it! Gaaaah! It burns! My skin is on fire! Aaaaaaah!" the serial killer's voice dies away as its soul becomes consumed by the eternal flames of Hell.
The gates shut with an echoing boom, and it slowly descends into the ground, disappearing from sight.
Sado's burning rage dies down, just as his arm morphs back into its normal shape. He felt a sense of justice, now that the killer was gone. The tall boy looked down at the little puppy who couldn't look him in the eyes.
"I'm…I'm so sorry everyone. I just wanted to see my mommy again." Yuichi cried.
"You have nothing to apologize for. The bad guy was punished and you don't have to worry about him anymore." Sado comforted the spirit.
"It's time for you to go see your mommy. She is probably so worried about you." Chad told Yuichi in a big brother tone.
Yuichi nodded as the puppy form evaporated away, leaving a small boy in its place. This was the true form of his soul.
"We'll miss you Yuichi-chan." Orihime told him.
"I'll miss you too." Yuichi said with tears in his eyes.
Ichigo stepped up to the boy and gently tapped Yuichi's forehead. A comforting white light encased him as his spirit started to disperse into thousands of light particles.
"I want to be strong like you someday Sado-niichan." Yuichi told him as his soul left the real world.
Chad gave him a thumbs up, confident that the boy would become strong. The light died down, revealing a black butterfly that carried Yuichi's soul to the afterlife.
A silent pause passed between the three children before Sado suddenly spoke.
"I want to join you guys." – Sado
Ichigo and Orihime looked surprised at his sudden decision.
"I want to protect this town and all the innocent people so that nothing like this happens again." Chad resolved.
Ichigo and Orihime turned to each other and with a silent agreement, nodded. The young shinigami shook the hand of his newest friend and teammate.
"Welcome to The Protectors." Orihime cheered happily.
The fourth member had finally joined their ranks. Together, these children would defend Karakura from anything that threatened it. For years to come, they would live without another conflict with Soul Society.
5 years later (1 month before the events of Ch 1: Enter, The Protectors)
The shinigami were never spotted again. The dreaded crown crest never appeared on any of the Hollows that attacked Karakura. A sense of calm was felt between the now young adults for many years.
Until now.
End Chapter 5
(Author's note: I don't think I wrote this chapter to the best of my ability. Except for the first part where Isshin and Ryuken describe the 'King', the rest of the chapter, the whole Sado part of the story didn't feel original. It felt too much like the events in the anime/manga.
Oh well. Next chapter, we'll get into some good stuff. I get to throw in some of my more original ideas. And some hints about Soul Society will be revealed.
Hope you enjoyed the chapter. I will see you all in the next two days.
Now for the extra stuff. Only one omake today. Oh and I decided to include one awesome quote from a future chapter I planned out. It could be from the next chapter, it could be the next arc, it could be in the last arc. I won't tell you. XD)
Omake
"Welcome to Chad's Laws of Anime." – Narrator voice
We see the tall boy standing on a stage, with a lone microphone.
"The Law of Inherent Combustibility. In anime, everything explodes. Everything! No exceptions. In fact, large cities are the most explosive substance known to man. Especially Tokyo. That thing is destroyed at least once a week by some monster, mecha, or super being. Apparently everything in the universe wants to destroy Japan. But don't worry, as long as the main characters are in that city, it will never be destroyed…completely." - Sado
"…" – Audience
Quote from a Future chapter
"Have you ever heard the phrase 'War is Hell' well the reverse is true too. Hell is War. All of the time."
Spirit of Entropy's Encyclopedia
Yasutora Sado – also known as 'Chad'. He unlocked his powers out of rage and anger against a serial killer Hollow that used an innocent boy to lure his victims. His arm is so far revealed to be a powerful armor piercing weapon. He is the last member to join the Protectors. I've got other powers for him to unlock later on that are non-canon.
Next Time:
Chapter 6: Encounter