Episode 35: Absurdly Long Battles That Should Have Ended By Now
Luppi was strangling Ikkaku and Yumichika. "Come on, the two of you need to start actually trying. This is getting boring!"
Ikkaku was struggling to free himself with his hands- he dropped his spear at some point- and Yumichika was trying to slash Luppi's arms off, but the Espada's Hierro was too strong. Yumichika's Zanpakuto couldn't cut him.
Luppi smiled. "I can sense someone else's spirit energy. Maybe this person will be able to stand a chance against me."
"Yumi... chika..." Ikkaku called. "Who... is it...?"
"Lieuten... ant... His...agi..."
"The more you talk and struggle, the faster you'll suffocate." Luppi pointed out.
Ikkaku relaxed his arms, his face turning purple.
"Ikkaku!" Yumichika called, dropping his sword and trying to force Luppi to let him go. "You're killing him!"
"I did warn you, didn't I?" He looked up. "A bit late, but I still warned you."
Shuhei flew towards him from behind- his sword drawn.
Luppi turned and swung an arm at him. Ikkaku's eyes burst open and he ripped Luppi's grip open and he fell to the ground. He gasped for breath, then he lifted his spear off the ground. He leapt up into the air, and stabbed Luppi's tentacle right next to where he was holding Yumichika.
Luppi turned back towards Ikkaku, instead of attacking Shuhei. "So you escaped while I was distracted with the newcomer. Smart, but not smart enough." Luppi's tentacle flew at him, but Shuhei slashed one of his tentacles. Luppi clenched his teeth, and he redirected his attack towards the Lieutenant.
Ikkaku unopened Luppi's grasp around Yumichika's throat. "Hurry!" Yumichika helped as well, then he fell to the ground. He grabbed his weapon, and he flew towards Luppi.
"Finally, an actual battle!" Luppi swung several tentacles at the three of them.* Ikkaku flash stepped just beneath the attack, Yumichika jumped up into the air, and Shuhei blocked the attack with his sword.
Luppi swung more tentacles at Shuhei, forcing him backwards. "He's open!" Ikkaku called, then he flew towards him along side Yumichika. Ikkaku stabbed Luppi in the ribs, and Yumichika slashed him across his shoulder. The damage of their attacks were reduced because of Luppi's Hierro, but they still leave large gashes then jumped backwards.
"Thanks." Shuhei said as he flash stepped next to them. "How are we going to defeat this guy?"
"We'll just do what we just did, but over and over." Yumichika said. "One of us is a distraction- the other two attack while he's open."
Wonderweiss kicked at Ayame, who jumped backwards, then punched down into his leg. She missed, but the protrusions snapped off into his leg. Wonderweiss cried out in pain and he fell on his back.
"You can't stand, Arrancar. There is no point in fighting back any more." She closed her eyes, and took a deep breath. "I never really liked killing people. Especially children- well, beings that look like children." She lifted her arm, and punched down into his head. Wonderweiss groaned. "Damn you're strong. That blow should have shattered your skull. I'll just-" Wonderweiss reached out, and he grabbed her by the face and threw her backwards.
"Wonder... weiss..." The Arrancar groaned, starting to stand back up.
"What the hell...? He shouldn't be able to move his arms or his left leg..." Ayame sighed. "Fine, I will take this battle more seriously. Prepare to die, Arrancar."
"Wonderweiss..." He repeated.
"What?" Ayame asked.
"Wonderweiss will... KILL YOU!" He charged forwards, punching wildly at her. She took a few steps backwards and avoided his attacks. She punched Wonderweiss in the chest, and sent him flying backwards into a wall. She flew at him to attack again, but he flew at her- drawing his large purple sword. He slashed down at her, but she caught his blade with her metal coated hand. The Captain gathered spirit energy at her fist, and she punched the child-like Arrancar across the face.
"Well?" Grimmjow asked. "Which one of you is stronger?"
Toshiro rolled his eyes. "Rangiku, do you want to take this guy?" He asked boredly.
"You can't just take me." Grimmjow clenched his teeth. "Don't undermine my power!" He charged at Toshiro, who drew his sword and swung the blunt side down into his head, knocking him down. He turned the blade around and then he slashed him across his shoulder.
Grimmjow jumped backwards. The shoulder that got slashed was the shoulder that had his one arm- so he awkwardly gripped it- trying to keep himself from bleeding out. "Damn you!" He went for his sword, but Rangiku flash stepped up to him, slashing at his arm- but she stopped.
"Unless you want to lose your only good arm, then you won't draw your sword." She warned.
Grimmjow lifted his arm away from his sword, then he punched the Lieutenant in the nose. He jumped up into the air and he fired a cero at them. "Damn, Soul Reapers!" He growled.
Toshiro was suddenly at his right side, slashing down at him. Rangiku was at his left side, slashing upwards at his throat.
"Damn it..." Grimmjow complained as he jumped backwards.
Kenpachi and Dann charged at each other. Kenpachi slashed at him, but the Primera dodged the attack. He set the bag containing Yachiru on the ground. "The winner takes the doll." He explained.
Kenpachi charged, slashing at Dann, who caught the blade with his hand and punched him in the face. Kenpachi headbutted the Primera, who upper cutted the Captain- sending him flying straight up into the air. The Espada leapt up into the air, and kicked him hard in the side.
Kenpachi hit the ground hard, then Dann flew down at him with another punch. Kenpachi gripped his blade with both hands, then slashed at the Espada. Dann easily dodged the attack then palmed the eleventh Kenpachi in the stomach sending him flying backwards.
"Wow..." Kisuke mumbled. "These guys are quite powerful. I don't think either of them feels pain." He turned to Yoruichi. "There are several other battles going on right now. Let's go help some of them."
"So which battle do you want to go to?"
"Hmm... well no one is really having much trouble. The best course of action is for one of us to help the Lieutenant and the other two fight the mid-Espada level Arrancar and the other to help the Captain to fight the high-Espada level Arrancar."
"I'll take the higher level Espada. See ya, Kisuke."
"Wait I wanted to-" Kisuke stopped when Yoruichi teleported away. "Dang." He adjusted his hat. Another massive wave of spirit energy flew towards him. Kisuke teleported out of the way.
Kenpachi charged at Dann, and slashed down at him. Dann blocked the attack, and then clawed Kenpachi's stomach open- blood spraying into his face. Dann hurled the Kenpachi across the building. "Start getting serious." The Espada ordered. "You haven't even cut me yet. If you don't start battling seriously, I'll kill you right now."
"You are this powerful... and you haven't even used your Zanpakuto?"
"Does it look like I have a Zanpakuto?" The Primera looked over at the unconscious Yachiru in the net. If I attack the girl, he'll get angry. He thought. If he gets angry, he'll fight harder. Maybe he'll even use his Shikai.
The Espada flew backwards, and he landed on the ground next to Yachiru. He lifted his leg, preparing to kick her. Suddenly Kenpachi flew into him, stabbing him in the stomach. Dann's eyes widened slightly, as he realized that Kenpachi's sword cut him. Dann sonido'd behind him. Kenpachi spun around and slashed down at him.
Dann blocked his sword with his hand- blood splattering from his hand. He gripped the blade tightly, then he jabbed into Kenpachi's stomach- right where he already cut him open. Dann then threw Kenpachi's sword off to the side, and he grabbed the Captain by the throat and slammed him into the ground.
Luppi turned to see Kisuke Urahara standing there. "Hey, there. I couldn't help but notice that you were an Arrancar." He smiled at Luppi. "That would mean we're on opposite sides, because I'm a Soul Reaper."
"Oh yeah? Fine. You can join in if you want. But I'm not holding back any more." Luppi's limbs lashed out at each of them.
Yoruichi jumped down next to Captain Ayame who was holding back the childish Arrancar.
Yoruichi kicked Wonderweiss in the face and knocked him backwards. He let out a strange cry and he punched at the girl. Yoruichi took a step backwards and kicked him in the side.
"Yoruichi Shihoin?" Asked Ayame.
She nodded to her. "Which Squad are you from?"
"Excuse me?"
"You're wearing a Captain's Jacket. So which Squad do you lead?"
"I took over Kaname Tosen's position is Squad Nine."
Wonderweiss charged at Yoruichi. "Tell me your name." She said as she kicked Wonderweiss back into the ground.
"Ayame."
"What's your last name?"
"I'm from the Feng House. But my sister was the one who got the name of Feng, so I received no last name."
Yoruichi smiled. "So you trained for the stealth force? Good. We can take his guy out without breaking a sweat."
Notes: *At this point I realized that it sounded like I was writing a weird tentacle-hentai story. But I have no idea what else to refer to Luppi's... appendages as. So sorry if you had the same thought. Even if you didn't, I just implanted that thought into your head. Oops.
Sorry for continuing on with these fights so long- hence the name. I had every intention to end all the battles this episode- though I had too much stuff to add and I didn't know what to cut. But I promise I'll end the fights next episode.