AN: Hey everyone, back again with an update. Finally the time of the execution is here. How will things turn out in the end? Read on to find out :)
Anyways, as always, thanks for your continued support!
Vocabulary Terms:
*Baka (Bakamono) = Fool/Idiot
*Onii-sama = Big Brother
*Obasan = Aunt
*Chappy = Most popular soul candy with a cutesy personality and depicted as a bunny.
*Ryoka = Traveling Evil(s)/ outsiders not associated with the Seireitei
*Senzaikyu = Palace of Penitence/Repentance Palace
*Sekkiseki = Spirit reducing stone, a special mineral with properties that allows it to repel all reiryoku.
*Shakonmaku = Soul-Warding Membrane. A large spherical barrier surrounding the Seireitei that vaporizes any reishi that tries to pass through the barrier.
*Sokyoku = Twinned Punishment. A giant halberd currently sealed on the Sokyoku Hill and used to execute nefarious criminals of the Soul Society.
*Seijotokyorin = Tranquil Forest of Residential Towers. The living quarters of the Central 46 members that is completely forbidden to all except the members of the Central 46.
*Daireishokairo = Great Spirit Book Gallery. A repository of all the knowledge and history of the Soul Society with restricted access to very few. Even many Captains are unaware of its inner workings.
Reading the story:
-Scene change: "888"
-Rated M Scene: "XXX"
-Hello, how are you? (Someone in their own thoughts)
-Hello how are you? (Zanpakuto Spirit speaking in a Shinigami's mind)
-"Hello, how are you doing?"(Hollow Ichigo taking over Ichigo's body and speaking)
DISCLAIMER: I do not own Bleach.
Chapter 32
Kinji slowly made his way towards the Sokyoku Hill as several members of the Kido Corp followed behind him. His dark purple Haori slightly fluttered in the wind as a small breeze whisked through the air. A silent tension was growing in the atmosphere as the time of the execution was near. It would start the moment that he arrived on the Hill and so he took his time to get there.
Ding.
It was then he heard the jingle of his denreishinki and quickly took a peek at the message that was sent.
Hm? It's from Yushiro. Finally, it looks like he's ready.
A smile graced Kinji's lips and his mood slightly perked up causing a member of the Kido Corp behind him to tilt their head to the side and curiously ask, "Umm...Commander? What is it? Did something good happen?"
Kinji coughed and quickly switched his demeanor back to his solemn and emotionless one as he replied, "It's but a private matter."
That Kido Corp member sensing that Kinji didn't want to elaborate or say anything further was tactful enough not to ask anything more. It wasn't long after before they arrived atop the large Hill. A solemn tension filled the air as Kinji took note of everyone who was present. Captain Ukitake stood off to the side of the giant guillotine archway along with Sentaro and Kiyone.
Toshiro stood opposite of Jushiro along with Rangiku right behind him.
Captain Kyoraku was present standing next to Jushiro with his straw hat covering his current facial expression. Nanao silently stood beside her Captain holding a large book in her arms keeping her eyes closed and emotions to herself.
Captain Komamura stood next to Toshiro with Iba obediently standing behind him.
Captain Unohana and Isane took up their positions by Kyoraku and Nanao.
Captain Soi Fon stood to the left of Komamura simply waiting for the entire ordeal to be over with whilst Omaeda stood behind her eating a bag of potato chips. Everyone present could tell that the loud chewing sounds made from Omaeda's snacking were starting to get on Soi Fon's nerves.
And last but not least, the Captain Commander Yamamoto was present along with his Lieutenant, Chojiro as they stood at the head of everyone with Yamamoto preparing to give his address. Rukia and Hinamori were already standing before the giant guillotine arch.
Kinji silently mused to himself noting how different the facial expressions of Rukia and Hinamori were. Rukia had a calm and graceful look showing that she remained fearless and unconcerned in the face of being executed. Hinamori on the other hand had an expression of dejection and loss. Her eyes reflected nothingness and emptiness. Kinji knew it was most likely because she got word that Aizen had died. He took one more sweeping glance around before raising his eyebrow in curiosity.
Huh...I wonder if Captain Kuchiki will app-
His thought was left unfinished as he took note that Byakuya finally arrived completely alone and walked straight past him taking a silent stand off to the side of Unohana. He gave no outward appearance of being emotionally affected by the entire ordeal at all, however only he himself knew what struggles he was currently internally fighting. Kinji's eyes rested on the stoic Noble Captain for a moment in curiosity.
Well...I guess that answers my question. Eh?
Kinji took note of some white linen cloths wrapped around Byakuya's left arm and the torn stitched up Captains Haori on his back and immediately thought about Kishin.
Seems that he injured Byakuya in their little confrontation from earlier. Well, it seems like about half of the Captains of the Gotei 13 are present. Only Kurotsuchi, Zaraki, Tosen, Aizen, and Ichimaru are missing. I wonder where Kishin is hiding.
It was then that Kinji was brought out of his thoughts as Yamamoto slammed his giant wooden cane on the ground to gather everyone's attention. In his wise old voice he turned to address Rukia and Hinamori. "Kuchiki Rukia. Hinamori Momo. Do you have any last words to say?"
…
There was a quiet moment of still silence as a solemn feeling permeated the air. Hinamori simply shed a single tear and shook her head. The look of lost hope as if there were no meaning left in the world was present on her face. That look made Toshiro's heart throb in pain. Rangiku placed an encouraging hand on Toshiro's shoulder feeling useless knowing that she couldn't do anything to help her Captain.
Rukia who stood next to Momo also shook her head. "No. I have made my peace." Her calm and graceful demeanor caused many of the Captain's to feel a bit perplexed and awe at how fearlessly she faced her execution head-on.
Yamamoto curiously glanced at the two prisoners before grunting and tapping his large wooden cane on the ground again. "Very well. Release the Sokyoku."
Kinji inwardly sighed and nodded taking up a position near one of the large wooden posts that had one of the giant ropes tied to it which held the Sokyoku in place. He placed his own cane on the ground and commanded the other Kido Corp members, "Take your positions. Let us begin."
With their orders given they all weaved a few hand signs before a burst of light blue reiatsu erupted from around the Sokyoku. In mere seconds after that the giant ropes that held the sealed Sokyoku in place began to rip and tear apart before flying off into different directions down below the giant cliffside hill. It was then that three stone boxes hovered in front of Rukia and Hinamori. One for both of their arms and one by their legs. Those boxes tethered them to it, and as it slowly ascended into the air it brought them with, only stopping when they reached the top of the giant guillotine archway.
BOOM!
Not a moment later the giant halberd that was the Sokyoku burst into a blazing tornado of heat and fire taking on the form of a giant flaming phoenix. Rukia felt her heart beat faster and faster as she stared at the true form of the Sokyoku. Its burning heat made her skin feel dry as a prickly sensation like she was being stabbed by needles roamed all over her body, however she closed her eyes and took deep breaths filling her thoughts with Kishin. The memory of his handsome face, his warm body, the gentleness of his touch...her heart soon began to find its calm. During her stay in the Senzaikyu she had heard that he was accused of killing Aizen which caused her to immediately worry for his safety. Even though he told her not to pay attention to any rumors or events going on within the Seireitei it didn't lessen her concerns.
The rumors and information going around had only gotten more and more dramatic. There were orders for his arrest, then she heard that he injured two Captains and that the new order was no longer just capturing him alive, but dead or alive. Then she had heard that he had gone missing. Worst of all was that she was stuck in the Senzaikyu powerless to go confirm what the truth was. She was thrown in even more turmoil when she felt Renji's reiatsu fall to life threatening levels. Then to top it off she felt the fierce fighting reiatsu of both Kishin and Byakuya. Even though the walls of the Senzaikyu were made of Sekkiseki minerals, with the level of strength and power that both Byakuya and Kishin possessed their reiatsus were able to leak through the prison tower and let her sense their presence. She was heartbroken because there was no way she could hope for either one of them to come out victorious. She wanted only for them both to be safe. Thankfully in the end she felt that the fight between them had ended prematurely with no change in either of their life force presence.
Kishin...you're okay right?
She quickly returned to her calm mental state and gave a quick glance down at Byakuya who currently kept his eyes closed and facial expression indifferent.
Nii-sama...
Shen then also decided to keep her eyes closed and focused on the image of Kishin's face in her mind. It helped her find some solace and courage. Down below Yamamoto remained unfazed in the presence of the Sokyoku's true form and began to explain the nature of the execution's ritual. "Kiko-oh. The spearhead of the Sokyoku has taken on its true form as the officiating executioner to render the ultimate punishment! The execution will be over once the prisoners' bodies are pierced by it."
Everyone watched with bated breath at the spectacle. Some had looks of curiosity, some had looks of indifference, and some had looks of sadness, but Ukitake, Kyoraku, Toshiro, and Kinji had looks of expectance. Not expectance in the face of watching the execution play out, but rather in knowing that Yushiro was nearby and that the Sokyoku was about to be destroyed.
As if on cue when they were all thinking of Yushiro, a long rope flew down from the air and wrapped itself around the fiery phoenix's neck before it could move. Two giant steel rods at the end of that rope then fell down to the ground stabbing into the earth. The Sokyoku's true form screeched in anger and flapped its fiery giant wings, but in the end it was unable to do anything. Whilst everyone was still confused and shocked at what just happened, Yushiro dashed down from the air and placed his hand on one of the rods with a loud boisterous laugh.
"Bahahaha! Made it just in time!"
Kinji smirked and appeared before the other steel rod as he replied, "As if you were planning to be late in the first place."
"Hm?" Yamamoto grunted in shock at the unexpected turn of events.
FWOOSH!
Yushiro placed a giant wooden shield between the two of them that had the crest of the Shihoin Clan on it. Yushiro grinned and gripped the orange colored hilt of his Zanpakuto that was strapped behind his back.
Let's get this over with. I temporarily took out my Zanpakuto just for this Kishin. Technically I'm going against protocol by removing my Zanpakuto from within the Clan's sacred grounds, but with big sis's Zanpakuto still keeping the barrier formation together it'll be okay if my Zanpakuto is gone for a day or two.
Without wasting another second both Kinji and Yushiro unsheathed their Zanpakuto and stabbed it into the giant shield channeling their reiryoku into the artifact. Their immense energies quickly traveled along the rope wrapped around the Sokyoku's neck in a shining blue light and instantly caused the powerful phoenix to explode.
BAM!
A fierce whirlwind erupted as the Sokyoku completely disintegrated into broken fragments of flaming balls falling down towards the ground. The sky that had turned an orange hue from the Sokyoku's giant body had now returned to its clear blue color.
Soi Fon widened her eyes in shock and angrily glared at Yushiro as she shouted, "How dare you! You are the Head of the Shihoin Clan! Do you truly wish to follow in the footsteps of a traitor like Yoruichi that much?! You shame the Onmitsukido and your family name!"
Before Yushiro could even respond, a blinding blue light of reiatsu filled the giant guillotine causing it to shine and glow across the entire hill before creating a loud cracking noise as it burst and broke along the top of the connecting arch.
FWOOM!
CRASH!
A giant gaping hole also appeared beneath the arch looking as if someone had sent an attack straight down the middle of the ground piercing into the earth below. Everyone quickly turned their attention to the top of the execution stand and widened their eyes in shock once more. Standing on the broken archway were three individuals. They were Ichigo, Kishin, and Toshiro and between the three of them were Rukia and Hinamori.
Rukia slowly opened her eyes and immediately took in the site of Kishin holding her in his arms. He smirked at her delayed reaction and poked her cheek. "Not going to even say thank you?"
She pouted and elbowed him in the side before quickly wrapping her arms around him in a tight hug. "You idiot! I heard that you were accused of killing Captain Aizen! You're a wanted criminal! How did that happen?!"
Kishin awkwardly rubbed the back of his neck and shrugged his shoulders in response. "Eh...things happened, but it's all part of the plan remember?"
She glared up at him, but in the end she huffed out a sigh in defeat. It was then Ichigo interrupted their little reunion. "Ahem!"
"Hm?" Rukia turned her head and finally took notice of the strawberry headed Human. "Eh?! I-Ichigo? You're here too?"
A thick vein popped on his forehead at her reaction. "Oi! What kind of expression is that? I came here to save you and Momo. Tch. I even risked my life to get this far but," he pointed to Kishin and continued, "who knew that this guy already had everything planned out. Honestly I feel a bit useless here. He won't let me do anything. With him its all training this and training that and shut up and follow orders and blah blah blah. Yeesh, it's like having an annoying older brother around."
Kishin just smirked ignoring Ichigo's complaint and patted Rukia on the head before shoving her into Ichigo's arms.
"E-EH?!" Rukia and Ichigo both exclaimed unprepared at the same time.
Kishin ignored their shocked expressions and placed Rukia's Zanpakuto that he was carrying in her arms. "Take this. You might need it. Oh, and Ichigo, don't you dare let her out of your sight. If she gets hurt because of you I'll kill you myself. Oh, and don't even dare touch her in a weird way. I'll kill you. Also, don't even dare to look at her weirdly or you're dead."
Ichigo clicked his tongue in annoyance. "See what I mean? Why are you always ordering me around huh? I'm not one of your henchmen." He then stared down at Rukia with curiosity and asked, "Errr...what is your relationship with this violent guy anyways? He's an ass."
Rukia was left speechless for a moment, but before she could respond Toshiro coughed and interrupted. "Ahem. We should get going."
It was then that Yamamoto furrowed his brow and questioned, "What is the meaning of this? Captain Hitsugaya? You have decided to rebel and side with the traitor and the Ryoka?"
Soi Fon also shouted in anger and disbelief. "Kishin! You bastard! To go as far as helping the Ryoka infiltrate the Seireitei is one thing but THIS?! Destroying the Sokyoku and freeing the prisoners?! I can't believe you were once a member of the Onmitsukido! You're a disgrace to one who once bore the title of Commander of the Punishment Force! And to think you'd even give up your position as a Lieutenant. It appears Ukitake was too easy going on you!"
Ukitake who stood nearby immediately felt a bead of sweat drip down the side of his head feeling completely awkward as he heard Soi Fon cuss Kishin out.
Ahahaha...uhhhh...I wonder what Captain Soi Fon would say about me personally then when she finds out that I'm actually helping Shin-chan out...
Komamura's anger wasn't any less than Soi Fon's. In fact it was even greater as he glowered at Kishin. "Chigetsu Kishin! I've been waiting for you! You dared to take Tosen's arm! I will bring justice upon you and have you pay for your crimes!"
Jushiro and Kyoraku inwardly sighed at the same time knowing that total chaos was about to ensue, however they had already mentally prepared themselves for what was about to happen. Byakuya on the other hand was still conflicted as he recalled that Kishin told him he was going to save Rukia.
So this is what he meant back then. But what will he do now...is he so foolish to think that he will actually be able to save Rukia in this way?
Before anymore arguing, banter, and criticism could go on Yamamoto slammed his cane on the ground and commanded, "All Captains and Lieutenants, apprehend the prisoners as well as the traitors."
Kishin smirked and said, "Let's go."
"Right." Toshiro and Ichigo responded.
FWISH!
The three of them instantly utilized their Shunpo to dash towards the forest, however appearing right before them were Soi Fon and Omaeda, Komamura and Iba, and last but not least, Byakuya.
Soi Fon scowled and commented, "Did you really think that you can escape from us Captains? How naive. Exactly what did you think was going to happen? That you'd stop the execution and we'd just let you all walk out of here freely? Foolish!"
Rukia bit the bottom of her lip as she stared at Byakuya and whispered, "N-Nii-sama…"
Byakuya kept an emotionless facial expression, but he was inwardly filled with turmoil. Kishin waved his hand in the air and gathered everyone's attention as he replied, "With only three of you stopping us? Then it's practically no different than letting us walk off freely."
Soi Fon wanted to retort, however she was interrupted by the sound of Yushiro and Kinji appearing on the scene. Kishin smirked and nodded to them. "Great timing. A slight change of plans. Kinji, Yushiro, Toshiro, take Rukia and Hinamori and get out of here like we discussed."
Toshiro frowned and ventured to ask, "What about you and...the Ryoka?"
Kishin turned his head towards Ichigo before replying, "Don't worry about us. It's time for Ichigo to be of some use."
Ichigo glared back at Kishin and clicked his tongue in annoyance. "Tch. Bastard. It'd be nice if you filled me in on your change in plans beforehand."
Kishin just shrugged. "Can't be helped. I'm working on the fly." He took a moment to glance at Byakuya before continuing, "I hoped that Captain Kuchiki wouldn't interfere but I guess I wasn't previously convincing enough." He then felt the murderous intent hidden within Byakuya and awkwardly scratched the side of his cheek. "Haha...rather than convincing him to remain a neutral party I think I just convinced him to kill me even more."
Everyone gave a curious glance between Byakuya and Kishin for a quick moment noting that Byakuya seemed to hold some sort of personal grudge against Kishin, but they all quickly put that to the back of their minds and brandished their weapons in hand.
Soi Fon rested her hand on the hilt of her Zanpakuto as she said, "Do you really think that you all stand a chance? Kishin, Yushiro, you both are or were once part of the Onmitsukido. Surely you know what it means if I draw my swo-UH!"
She never got to finish her sentence as she was instantly whisked away into the distance by another intruder.
"EHHHH! C-C-CAPTAIN!" Omaeda shouted in alarm and confusion.
Kishin stared off into the distance mildly amused.
What impeccable timing, Yoruichi-san. Though we never discussed her doing something like this it seems she wanted a bit of time to confront her old subordinate.
Komamura growled noting the disadvantaged state he and Byakuya were in. Before he could make a move Kinji clapped his hands together and said, "Bakudo #85: Roppo Fujin!"
ZING!
A green colored three dimensional cross shaped barrier instantly enveloped the burly Captain keeping him stuck inside of it. Without waiting around to exchange more meaningless words, Kinji, Toshiro, and Yushiro disappeared with Rukia and Hinamori. Rukia wanted to stay, however she was forcefully taken away by Yushiro. This left only Byakuya, Omaeda, Iba, a trapped Komamura, Ichigo, and Kishin.
"Well...this is awkward." Kishin lightly commented.
Byakuya frowned and unsheathed his Zanpakuto. "Kurosaki Ichigo. Chigetsu Kishin. I shall erase you both together."
Komamura also chimed in as he quickly said, "Lieutenant Omaeda. Iba. Captain Kuchiki and I will leave the Ryoka for the both of you to handle."
Iba worriedly glanced at the barrier that still kept Komamura trapped and asked concernedly, "But what about you Captain?"
Komamura growled and unsheathed his Zanpakuto. "This barrier won't hold me...Bankai! Kokujo Tengen Myo'o!"
WHOOSH!
A giant armored samurai quickly appeared behind Komamura and slashed down with its giant blade.
ERRRRRRKKKK!
A loud screeching and fierce silver green light flashed in the surrounding area as Komamura attempted to break Kinji's spell. Every second that passed caused more and more cracks to appear on the green barrier. Komamura gritted his teeth and held his ground pushing his blade against the barrier growling out in intense focus until finally, a loud shattering noise echoed in the area as the barrier finally broke into pieces.
Ichigo furrowed his brow and questioned, "What now?"
Instead of answering Ichigo directly, Kishin quickly placed out his palm and shouted, "Hado #3: Hirameku!"
ZING!
A flash of bright blinding white colored light erupted from Kishin's hand causing everyone to quickly shut their eyes. A couple seconds later and the light disappeared, however Iba and Omaeda were nowhere to be seen. Ichigo widened his eyes in confusion and glanced at Kishin. "What the...what happened to the other two guys?"
Kishin simply shrugged. "Just some insignificant flies. They shouldn't bother us again for awhile."
"Eh? What did you do t-"
Cling!
Ichigo grunted as he slashed out with his giant sword to block Byakuya's attack. "Oi. I was still talking."
Byakuya frowned and slid his blade along Ichigo's attempting to slash at Ichigo's arms, however Ichigo quickly countered by taking a quick step back whilst twisting and pushing his blade against Byakuya's to disengage from their interlocked position. "Heh. Compared to Kishin's Shunpo you're a bit slow, Kuchiki Byakuya."
Byakuya narrowed his eyes in disapproval at Ichigo's remark. "So you were training during your disappearance."
"Yeah. That's right. Don't think that things will go the same way as when we last fought, Kuchiki Byakuya." Ichigo replied while completely focusing his attention on the Captain.
It was then that Kishin coughed and gently patted Ichigo on the shoulder. "He's all yours."
"E-EH?! Wait, where are you going?" Ichigo wanted to ask Kishin what was going on, but it was too late. Kishin already dashed off into the distance. Byakuya was about to give chase, however Ichigo clicked his tongue and said, "Oi. I don't think it's a good idea for you to turn your back to me."
Byakuya paused and glanced at Ichigo with contempt. "You think you can stop me on your own?"
Ichigo smirked. "Well, the last time we fought I was definitely not your match, however…" He immediately raised his reiatsu to incredibly high levels causing a violent whirlwind to swirl in the surrounding area as he recalled his training with Kishin. "Heh. As much as that guy irks me it remains a fact that I got a lot stronger thanks to him. I think holding you here won't be much of a problem."
Byakuya narrowed his eyes in caution as he stared at Ichigo feeling inwardly confused.
What's going on? This child is only a Human yet he can exude such spiritual pressure...what did Kishin do to him?
It was then that Komamura quickly chimed in. "Do not worry Captain Kuchiki. I won't let that traitor escape." He deactivated his Bankai and quickly dashed after Kishin's trail...
Meanwhile up on the Sokyoku Hill stood Yamamoto, Unohana, Kyoraku, and Ukitake along with their subordinates. None of them had yet to move a single step from their spot causing the Captain Commander to curiously glance at Kyoraku and Ukitake. "Why are you both still here?"
Ukitake attempted to fake cough and replied, "Eh...Eh...ah, guess my health isn't the greatest right now. Haha…"
Kyoraku also attempted to make an excuse as he gave a long yawn and said, "Yamaji, it's alright isn't it? I mean three Captains gave chase already. I didn't stretch this morning. Who knows? I might pull a hamstring or something."
Unohana silently mused to herself whilst Yamamoto remained unamused. He slammed his cane on the ground and scolded, "Enough! I have already given the order. You two are to join the other Captains and retrieve the traitor, Ryoka, and the prisoners."
…
Silence.
Yamamoto narrowed his eyes and gave one long good look at the two Captains before asking with an angry undertone, "What is it? You two seem to have something you wish to say."
Ukitake struggled to find his words so in the end it was Kyoraku who said with a loud sigh. "Haaah...Yamaji. Things have gotten a bit dramatic no? I mean let's just think about it for a minute. Would Central 46 really give the order to execute someone like Hinamori-chan and Rukia-chan with the Sokyoku? That thing hasn't been unsealed for hundreds and hundreds of years. I mean Central 46 never even attempted to try and execute Azashiro this way. Granted it probably wouldn't have worked but still, you have to admit that something seems fishy here."
Ukitake quickly agreed. "That's right! The Sokyoku is usually released for executing criminals of the Captain class! Why go through all this trouble to-"
"Enough!" Yamamoto quickly interrupted. He took a step forward and questioned, "It appears that the two of you were aware that this was going to happen. That means that the two of you were accomplices. Whether or not you believe or think that Central 46's decisions are right or wrong does not matter. They are the law that governs Soul Society. It has been that way for millennia's. You need not understand their process. You need only obey the order. In this way Justice shall be preserved. That is the way of the World. If every person were to always have their own individual justice be met then the world would descend into chaos, therefore you two had better have a good explanation for your disobedience."
Ukitake slightly frowned whilst Kyoraku gave a light sigh. Kyoraku tilted his straw hat on his head a bit and took note that Unohana, Isane, Chojiro, Nanao, Kiyone, and Sentaro were still atop the hill. Knowing that he and Ukitake wouldn't be able to talk themselves out from a confrontation with Yamamoto he quickly gripped Ukitake by the shoulder and commented, "Guess we've got no choice eh? Ukitake. Since Chigetsu-kun and Hitsugaya-kun fulfilled their parts then I guess we should do ours no?"
Ukitake curiously glanced over his shoulder at Kyoraku and questioningly responded, "Y-Yeah...but what are y-"
FWISH!
Kyoraku just smirked and dashed off with Ukitake into the distance at an incredible speed. Yamamoto gave a huff before disappearing in a blur soon after. Unohana sighed and closed her eyes as she turned around and started to walk off.
"E-EH? Captain?" Isane questioned.
Unohana just let out another sigh. "Haah...come, Isane. I sense Kishin's reiatsu heading towards the direction of the Central 46 Compound. It just so happens that I wished to see something for myself."
888
Kishin smirked as he nearly made it to the Central 46 Compound while taking note that Komamura was still chasing after him. "He's persistent isn't he?"
Tap!
He quickly halted his step atop the roof of a building and waited several long seconds for Komamura to catch up.
FWISH!
Soon after the sound of the wind rustling and the flapping of a Captain's Haori fluttered nearby. Kishin turned and stared at the giant burly Captain who stood several meters away on another rooftop sensing the anger rolling off of his body.
"Oh? Captain Komamura, you seem to hold a strong grudge against me."
Komamura once more unsheathed his Zanpakuto and shouted, "I will reclaim justice for Tosen! And I shall begin by taking off your left arm."
Kishin lifted said arm and taunted, "Here. Come take it. That is, if you can."
Komamura gritted his teeth at how nonchalant Kishin could still act in the current chaos that Soul Society was currently thrown in. "Do you have no shame or honor?! Have you even realized what turmoil you have caused the entirety of the Seireitei to undergo?!"
Kishin just shrugged. "Captain, I don't have time to waste words with you, but I'll expect an apology from you when all of this is over."
"Apology? Exactly what are you plotting?"
"Me? Plot? Haha, nothing. I'm not plotting anything. I'm just letting someone else's plot reveal itself."
"What are you talking about?"
"Ahhh, nothing nothing. It's so bothersome to explain what's going on when things are already in motion. It's faster if things just play out. Oh, where is Tosen anyways?"
"You dare address Tosen without his honorific title as Captain? How brazen of you."
"Fine fine." Kishin waved his hand in the air and sarcastically continued, "Captain Tosen it is then. So? Where is he? I didn't see him at the execution."
"Hmpf. He's recuperating from his injuries."
"Oh? I see I see. So he's probably with Aizen."
Komamura furrowed his brow in confusion. "What nonsense are you talking about?"
Kishin simply ignored Komamura's comment. "Yo, if you're only going to talk and not attack then am I free to go? I have something I need to do."
"Hmpf. Very well. Don't get cocky just because you caught me off guard the last time we fought. Bankai! Kokujo Tengen Myo'o!" Once more the giant armored samurai of Komamura's Bankai appeared and slashed down with its mighty giant blade instantly smashing apart the entire building that Kishin was just standing on, however its slow movements let Kishin easily avoid being hit.
"UH?!" Komamura grunted in shock as he turned around to find Kishin standing behind him. Kishin just smirked as he recalled the memory of how Aizen defeated Komamura in his head and said, "Hado #90: Kurohitsugi."
"Wha-?!" Komamura wasn't even given time to finish voicing his shock as he was quickly enveloped within a giant black coffin. In just a second later the black coffin disappeared revealing Komamura completely incapacitated. The helmet covering his face had finally come undone as it shattered and broke into small tiny pieces revealing the light brown colored fur of a well groomed wolf head that was hidden before.
PSH!
The sound of blood spewing out in multiple places on Komamura's body echoed in the empty street that they were standing in as his giant body fell to the ground.
Thud.
Kishin took a moment to glance down at the defeated Captain's frame beneath him with indifference. "Still conscious? Well, that was to be expected. I was barely able to bring out a third of the true might of that spell, but I imagined it worked as well as I needed it to. Don't worry Captain Komamura. The injuries you sustained aren't enough to kill you, however I advise you not to move. If you agitate your wounds too much then you'll die from bleeding out. I know I said this before but...just remember. You attacked me first. I was simply defending myself."
FWISH!
He immediately left without waiting around to hear what Komamura had to say in response. A couple flash steps later and he arrived before the entrance of the Central 46 compound. There was a bridge that led from the outside towards the inner sector right across a circular moat that surrounded the compound. Kishin raised his eyebrow questioningly as he took note that some of the guards were still around.
"Odd. So the guards are still here, but...if I had to guess then Aizen probably placed them under his Kyoka Suigetsu."
He nonchalantly walked up to the sealed door prompting one of the guards atop the wall to shout, "Halt! State your bus-UH?!"
Kishin completely ignored the guards and raised his spiritual pressure in the area to incredibly high levels which caused all the guards on the nearby wall to faint underneath the weight of it. He then unsheathed his Zanpakuto and broke the door leading inside. As he expected there was no alarm sounding out his intrusion into the Compound and so he dashed right through and entered the dark underground assembly area. He had come here only once before as the memories of his time being questioned by the Chamber resurfaced in his head. As he stood at the familiar doorway overlooking the assembly hall he smirked and mused at the sight and smell of blood.
"Well, it's good to know that I didn't break through the Compound for nothing. Turns out that they really are dead. Great. Good riddance."
Not a shred of remorse or grief was present in Kishin as he dashed past the dead bodies of the Central 46 Chamber and headed down a long winding stairwell that led towards the Seijotokyorin. There was a dark blue light that illuminated the long way down, though visibility was still relatively poor, however there was a light shining through the space of an open archway right at the very bottom of the stairwell he was following. That was the entrance to the Seijotokyorin.
Aizen should be here…
Tap.
He stopped walking the moment he entered through that archway door taking in the sight before him. It was a large gigantic hall with well polished brown colored wooden flooring with 46 tall thin towers that represented the different residences that the Central 46 Chamber members lived in.
"Ehhh? Pretty impressive." He quietly commented.
"Is it now?" A voice echoed from the darkness deep within the back of the giant spacious room.
Kishin turned in the direction of the voice taking note of the three familiar reiatsu signatures of Aizen, Gin, and Tosen. He smirked and slowly walked forward in their direction. "I had thought that you'd be here."
Aizen grinned and finally stepped into the light with Gin and Tosen behind as he replied, "And I had thought that you might show up here, Chigetsu-kun. No, rather I should say that I have been waiting."
"Heh. Framing me for your murder Aizen? It's almost like you can see the future."
"Oh? Are you suggesting that I was foreshadowing my own death at your hands?"
"Very astute." Kishin then glanced over at Tosen and noted his missing arm. "I see you're doing well, Tosen, but let me know if you ever need a helping hand." He taunted towards the end.
Tosen frowned and was about to retort, but Aizen held up his palm to stop him. "Chigetsu-kun. I'm a bit curious. Now that you're here what exactly do you plan to do? Surely you don't believe you can kill me."
Kishin furrowed his brow and unsheathed his Zanpakuto. "Actually that's why I'm here. I know that you're after the Hogyoku and I'm sure you already guessed that I'd interfere with the execution. I know Urahara placed the Hogyoku inside Hinamori's soul and I know you have another method of extracting it, but you've missed your chance. Hinamori is out of your reach now. You won't be able to capture her anymore."
Aizen stared indifferently at Kishin for several long moments before letting out a sigh. "Haaah. So you even realized that there was another way to extract the Hogyoku from a soul...or was it Urahara Kisuke that informed you? Well, not that it matters. Either way I commend you for planning this far in advance to keep her away from me. Then again, for you to succeed you must be able to keep me here. Do you honestly believe that you possess enough strength to stop me?"
"Well I won't know unless I try right? Don't tell me you think you'd come out unscathed from a fight against me? Having observed me all this time I'm sure even you have your reservations."
Aizen narrowed his eyes in amusement and caution. "My, I was right about you. Such an interesting child, but you should think carefully about your next moves, Chigetsu-kun. Have you ever been able to outmaneuver me? Your Hollowfication was thanks to me. Your battles and struggles here in Soul Society were thanks to me. As for your meticulous meetings with Urahara Kisuke and the Visoreds, they were all but meaningless in the grand scheme of things. Instead it only served to reveal your true nature to me. Hinamori Momo and Kuchiki Rukia's assignment in Karakura Town was because of me. Kurosaki Ichigo entering Soul Society, Rukia's execution, your crime, it was all part of my plan. Try as you might to resist, but even you know that you are powerless to do anything in the end."
Kishin furrowed his brow at Aizen's boasting. "Gloat as much as you want, you still have to pass through me if you want Hinamori, and I've been itching to carve you up for awhile now."
Once more Aizen let out a sigh. Tosen placed his hand on the hilt of his Zanpakuto and commented, "Aizen-sama, I shall t-"
Aizen waved his hand in the air cutting Tosen off as he stepped forward and commanded, "Gin, Kaname. Do not interfere. I shall take care of him myself. I am curious to see exactly just how powerful he has truly become."
Kishin smirked as he watched Aizen walk towards him. "Shall we?"
Aizen grinned and unsheathed his Zanpakuto. "I once told you that confidence comes from having ability. Your confidence in this moment means you are quite sure of yourself, Chigetsu-kun. Very well, why don't you show me the skills you seem to be so proud of."
BAM!
In but a mere instant both Kishin and Aizen disappeared into the wind as their swords clashed against one another generating a fierce whirlwind to erupt in the surrounding space. Sparks of silver and orange light flickered in the dimly lit room as the high pitched sound of metal hitting metal echoed in the air. Kishin's sword whizzed past Aizen's head as the Captain ducked and stabbed at Kishin's chest.
FWISH!
Kishin quickly twisted his body in the air before swinging his sword around at Aizen's throat only to have it blocked midway.
CLANG! KLING!
TING! CLINK!
WHOOSH!
The both of them moved so incredibly fast that even some of the other Captains would have trouble following their speed. Kishin's entire mental attention was focused on Aizen as he didn't dare lose focus for a single moment.
His speed is incredibly fast. It's slightly faster than mine, but he's just a hair slower than Yoruichi. Even still he employs his Shunpo with incredible precision and skill.
CLING!
Kishin turned just in time to block a sword strike to his back before twisting his blade along Aizen's own attempting to stab towards the Captain's chest, however Aizen quickly turned his body and side-stepped the attack.
WHOOSH!
The sound of the air being pierced resounded in the room. Aizen smirked and slashed his blade diagonally at Kishin's neck, but Kishin kicked off of the ground dashing far to his left to avoid the strike creating some space between them.
"UH?!" He widened his eyes in shock and quickly twisted his body just in time to block a sword strike to his ribs as Aizen had already appeared behind him.
Even though I'm on full alert, this bastard still managed to find an opening to get behind me. Is it a difference in experience?
Kishin gritted his teeth and slid his sword in an upwards motion pushing Aizen's blade in the air. This left Aizen's chest vulnerable for attack so Kishin quickly slashed down with his sword.
FWIP!
The sound of his sharp blade cutting the air echoed on the wind, but Aizen merely grinned and dashed backwards with Shunpo.
Kishin didn't let up and shouted, "Saku, Sekiken Zansatsu!"
SHING!
His Zanpakuto quickly transformed into its Shikai release state sending a giant bloody blade right where Aizen had landed.
Aizen furrowed his brow and quickly slashed out with his Zanpakuto as he chanted, "Hado #78: Zangerin."
FWIM!
BOOM!
A giant smoke cloud diffused into the air as Aizen's powerful Kido attack clashed against Kishin's powerful bloody blade.
"My my, what a dangerous ability, Chigetsu-kun." Aizen semi-warily remarked as the smoke cloud dissipated.
Kishin narrowed his eyes and simply replied, "What's wrong? Don't tell me you're starting to sweat? Aizen."
"Heh. Trying to provoke me? Now now Chigetsu-kun, you should know better than to waste your time with that."
"Really? It never hurts to try right? Who knows? Maybe I'll hit a mark."
Aizen took a moment to glance at Kishin's Zanpakuto in curiosity. "Sekiken Zansatsu is it? It appears you've trained quite extensively with your Zanpakuto. I can sense the harmony between you and your blade. Quite impressive for someone your age."
"Oh? A compliment from you? That's some high praise."
"Then allow me to give you more praise. The fact that you can contend against me with your current skill level in Zanjutsu is quite impressive. Take pride in that. Even your skill in Hoho, while indeed slower than my own, is still fast enough to allow you to react to my attacks. Then I wonder…"
Kishin furrowed his brow. "Wonder what?"
"What of your Kido?"
Kishin widened his eyes in shock as Aizen chanted out without warning, "Hado #4: Byakurai!"
Kishin clicked his tongue and quickly Shunpo'd away to avoid the giant lightning blast. The wall behind him was immediately left with a giant gaping hole in it causing Kishin to mentally note that Aizen's skill in Kido was truly fearsome, but without falling behind he chanted out his own Kido spell. "Hado #31: Shakkaho!"
PEW!
A fiery red cannonball flew through the air right for Aizen as he smirked and responded, "Hado #32: Okasen!" A yellow lightning flash erupted from Aizen's hand and smashed into Kishin's Kido spell causing a burst of dark smoke to disperse into the air. Aizen grinned and simply continued, "Hado #33: Sokatsui!"
Kishin furrowed his brow and didn't back down. "Hado #41: Kongobaku!"
BOOOOM!
A red and blue flare of colors illuminated the room from the clash of the opposing fire oriented Kido spells. Their little bout continued on as they continued to alternate casting spells at one another with Aizen casting one and Kishin countering before Kishin casted one with Aizen countering.
"Bakudo #62: Hyapporankan!"
"Hado #67: Gaki Rekko!"
"Bakudo #63: Sajo Sabaku!"
"Hado #54: Haien!"
"Bakudo #61: Rikujokoro!"
"Bakudo #80: Sodai Seki!"
"Hado #58: Tenran!"
"Hado #71: Sodai Sho!"
"Bakudo #75: Gochutekkan!"
"Bakudo #84: Hachikaku Kabe!"
"Hado #88: Hiryu Gekizoku Shinten Raiho!"
"Bakudo #81: Danku!"
As spells flew from one corner of the giant room to the other Gin and Tosen began to slightly back up more and more into the distance not wanting to get caught up in the devastation that was causing the very air itself to quake and tremble. They merely stood and watched in awe and shock at how Kishin was able to keep up against Aizen in a battle of Kido. They watched as the white and blue rods of Aizen's Bakudo were destroyed by the laser green light of Kishin's Hado before the yellow chain of Kishin's Bakudo was destroyed by the fiery flame of Aizen's Hado.
Then they watched as Aizen countered with his Rikujokoro while Kishin defended by creating a giant repulsing shield around his body. After that Kishin attacked by summoning forth a giant whirlwind with Tenran while Aizen destroyed it by generating a giant force thrust with Hado #71. They then stared in awe as both Aizen and Kishin clapped their hands together as Aizen had summoned 5 giant iron pillars to fall down on Kishin only for Kishin to generate a thick barrier wall above his head to block the fall of Aizen's spell until finally, their minds caught up to the present moment as the loud roaring of Kishin's level 88 Hado spell thundered through the air crashing into the giant transparent wall of Azien's Danku spell.
FWOOO-BAAAANG-BOOOM!
CRRSSSHHH!
A giant smoke cloud burst into the air as several of the surrounding residential towers were instantly crushed into smithereens from the residual force generated by the wind of the impact. Gin and Tosen's hair and Haori fluttered violently in the wake of the wind as the smoke cloud persisted for 5 total minutes before clearing up, letting them see the state of the battle once more. On the left far end of the room stood Kishin unharmed and on the right far end stood Aizen also completely unharmed. Neither one of them looked fazed in the slightest. A palpable tension so thick that it seemed near tangible filled the atmosphere as the air began to tremble and quake. Gin noted that it was due to Kishin and Aizen raising their reiatsu to their highest levels.
Ehhhh? That kid sure is something...to be able to match Captain Aizen toe to toe with Kido alone...how scary how scary, but his reiatsu isn't quite on Captain Aizen's level just yet…
Aizen grinned in the distance feeling his heart palpitate with excitement. For him it had been far too long since he had faced someone in combat like this. No, rather he had never once faced an opponent that was ever able to fight him so equally before. In the history of his entire life as a Shinigami he never once fought a foe where they could match him blow for blow.
Kishin noted the smile on Aizen's face and raised his eyebrow in curiosity. "What's so amusing?"
Aizen tightened his grip on his sword and simply replied, "Why you of course. I've long been wondering to what degree your strength has actually risen to, but I must say that I'm quite impressed. You continue to exceed my expectations, however...are you sure you should be fighting me so brazenly like this?"
Kishin furrowed his brow. "What do you mean?"
Aizen raised his Zanpakuto in front of him. "You already know what ability my Zanpakuto possesses do you not? Are you sure you can afford to fight me so straightforwardly like this? It takes only a mere moment for you to fall beneath its spell."
Kishin smirked and replied with confidence, "The very first time our swords made contact with one another was when I got a feel for your Zanpakuto's reiatsu. In that clash I confirmed that the surrounding reiatsu around the Central 46 Compound is the same. That means you released your Kyoka Suigetsu already even before I got here. I won't fall under its spell since you're already using its ability on the entire area. If you want to catch me in its hypnosis then you'll have to cease the use of its ability first and release it once more in front of me."
Aizen narrowed his eyes in approval and slightly nodded his head. "My my. So you already discovered that much. Impressive, Chigetsu-kun. You're right. While it is quite difficult to distinguish, it is easier for those who have yet to fall under my Kyoka Suigetsu's hypnosis to recognize its release than for those who have already fallen under its spell, but no matter. Do you really think that you stand a chance? I can simply undo the release and release it once more."
Kishin furrowed his brow. "I know. So? Are you?"
Aizen smirked in amusement. "You don't seem too bothered about that. Could it be that you...perhaps have found a way to counter my Kyoka Suigetsu?"
Kishin just shrugged his shoulders ignoring Aizen's comment. "I'm slightly surprised."
"Oh? Surprised? And why's that?"
"I'm surprised that you aren't in more of a rush to finish our battle and chase after Hinamori. Do you see me as that little of a threat? No...rather...are you that confident that you can recapture Hinamori whenever you wish?"
Aizen remained silent for several long seconds before a light chuckle escaped his lips. "Heh...Hehehe-hahaha! Chigetsu-kun, I told you that you have yet to outmaneuver me all this time, but then again I do commend you for your efforts."
Kishin felt an uneasy feeling in the pit of his stomach as he stared at Aizen's blatant confidence.
Why is he so calm about this? What's he planning? Don't tell me he has even more up his sleeve? How exactly will he get to Hinamori?
Aizen noted the questioning look in Kishin's eyes so he fixed his glasses and said, "Do not worry. All will be explained in time."
Kishin narrowed his eyes in caution. "And what do you mean by that?"
"Oh? Have you not figured it out yet? Well, that's fine. As I said, everything will be explained soon."
"What are you talking about? Are you saying that you're purposely staying here to fight me?"
"Very astute, Chigetsu-kun. You remind me of myself during my youth as a Shinigami. The rate of your growth, the cunningness and intellect of your mind, the strength of your reiatsu, given a few more decades and perhaps you would come to the same conclusion as I have."
"Conclusion?" Kishin questioned as he cocked his head to the side confusedly.
Aizen smirked and nodded. "That's right. If you knew what I know and were given a few more decades to reach your limits as a Shinigami then you would have realized it as well. You would have realized that there is nothing left. Only stagnation at the end of the road of your journey as a Shinigami. You would have felt lost and buried yourself in seeking knowledge. In doing so perhaps you would have discovered the eventual truth of the World. You would then seek power and a way to break the boundaries of a Shinigami and a Hollow. You would seek to reach a higher level and also wish to rectify this false world that we call reality. You too, would see that with the strength you have obtained, to seek and break away from the stagnant cycle created by that of the past."
Kishin awkwardly scratched the back of his neck having no idea what Aizen was talking about. "Alright...you lost me. You're talking with words that don't give substance. Stalling for time won't help you Aizen." He decided not to waste more words and pointed with his Zanpakuto shouting, "Hado #89: Hyoga Seiran!"
Aizen scoffed and slashed with his Zanpakuto at the oncoming giant wave of frosty ice shouting, "Hado #78: Zangerin!"
FWING!
BOOOOOOM!
A giant ringing slash of Kido erupted from Aizen's blade in a vertical strike cutting down the middle of the giant wave of Kishin's Kido forcing the icy spell to split in half and smash against the wall around Aizen. Gin and Tosen were inwardly startled and had to quickly Shunpo away as fast as they could off into the distance to avoid being caught in the aftermath of the attack.
CLANK!
The sound of the entire wall and surrounding buildings and floors of the Seijotokyorin instantly being covered in ice resonated in the grand hall. Aizen smirked and commented, "A fierce attack. You can perform Kido at even level 89 now. Most of all, it had quite a devastating effect even without the incantation. Very impressive, Chigetsu-kun. I dare say that aside from myself and the Head Captain there exists no other Captain that can rival you in skill with Kido."
Kishin clicked his tongue at his failure to restrict Aizen. It was then his eyelid twitched in shock as he heard Aizen say, "Hirameku!"
SHING!
A brilliant light flashed from Aizen's hand forcing Kishin to momentarily shut his eyes.
Swish!
"UH?!" Kishin exclaimed in shock as he felt his movements become restricted followed by the sound of Aizen's nonchalant voice, "Rikujokoro." Six yellow rods of Kido had instantly bound Kishin around the waist during his momentary distraction.
Shit!
Aizen smirked and raised his finger in the air as he said complacently, "It has been quite entertaining, Chigetsu Kishin, however I'm afraid it is time we part."
Kishin felt his heart palpitate in alarm as the reiatsu around Aizen started to emit a dark powerful glow. The light in the surrounding space also seemed as if it started to darken and glimmer out of focus. Kishin immediately knew what Aizen was about to do so he calmed his nerves and closed his eyes in focus as he began to prepare a counter spell.
Aizen's voice then echoed clear and loud in the giant hall as he began chanting both calmly and confidently, "Seeping crest of turbidity. Arrogant vessel of lunacy! Boil forth and deny! Grow numb and flicker! Disrupt sleep! Crawling queen of iron! Eternally self-destructing doll of mud!-..."
Kishin on the other hand took a deep breath and chanted at the same time, "Grand castle of time! Sieging wars unable to bring down the mountain! Stare down below with contempt. Encircle all within your grasp. Stand still and tall, be proud and arrogant! Hold disdain for both mortals and immortals alike. A fortress of unshakable might!"
"...-Unite! Repulse! Fill with soil and know your own powerlessness! Hado #90: Kurohitsugi!" As Aizen completed his chant a giant black coffin began to form and box Kishin inside.
Kishin narrowed his eyes as his view of Aizen became blocked from the black wall rising up in front of him, but in the face of Aizen's attack he simply responded, "Bakudo #90: Kin No Kyuden!"
MISC.
CAPTAINS/LIEUTENANTS/3rd OFFICER (Last, First)
1. Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni/Sasakibe Chojiro
2. Soi Fon/Omaeda Marechiyo/Shihoin Yushiro
3. Ichimaru Gin/Kira Izuru
4. Unohana Retsu/Kotetsu Isane
5. Aizen Sosuke/Hinamori Momo
6. Kuchiki Byakuya/Abarai Renji
7. Komamura Sajin/Iba Tetsuzaemon
8. Kyoraku Shunsui/Ise Nanao
9. Tosen Kaname/Hisagi Shuhei
10. Hitsugaya Toshiro/Matsumoto Rangiku
11. Zaraki Kenpachi/Kusajishi Yachiru
12. Kurotsuchi Mayuri/Kurotsuchi Nemu
13. Ukitake Jushiro/Chigetsu Kishin
Kido Corp Commander: Tsunayashiro Kinji
KIDO: (If the spell is underlined then that means it's an original Kido Spell I made that does not exist in canon. Italics is the Incantation.)
-Hado #3: Hirameku (Flash): Generates a blinding flash of white light from the caster's hand.
-Hado #4: Byakurai (Pale Blue Lightning)
-Hado #31: Shakkaho (Red Fire Canon)
-Hado #32: Okasen (Yellow Fire Flash)
-Hado #33: Sokatsui (Blue Fire Crash)
-Hado #41: Kongobaku (Adamantine Blast)
-Hado #54: Haien (Abolishing Flames)
-Hado #58: Tenran (Orchid Sky)
-Hado #67: Gaki Rekko (Raging Light Fang)
-Hado #71: Sodai Sho (Grand Thrust): Generates a powerful force thrust from the caster's palm. It is a much more powerful version of Hado #1.
-Hado #78: Zangerin (Cutting Flower Ring)
-Hado #88: Hiryu Gekizoku Shinten Raiho (Heaven Shaking Flying Thunder Cannon)
-Hado #89: Hyoga Seiran (Glacier Vapor Storm)
-Hado #90: Kurohitsugi (Black Coffin): Seeping crest of turbidity. Arrogant vessel of lunacy! Boil forth and deny! Grow numb and flicker! Disrupt sleep! Crawling queen of iron! Eternally self-destructing doll of mud! Unite! Repulse! Fill with soil and know your own powerlessness!
-Bakudo #61: Rikujokoro (Six Rods of Light)
-Bakudo #62: Hyapporankan (Hundred Steps Fence)
-Bakudo #63: Sajo Sabaku (Ethereal Binding Chain)
-Bakudo #75: Gochutekkan (Five Iron Pillar Penetration)
-Bakudo #80: Sodai Seki (Grand Repulsion): A much stronger version of Bakudo #8. Generates a large blue barrier sphere that envelopes the caster's body entirely and repels anything that comes into contact with the barrier.
-Bakudo #81: Danku (Splitting Void)
-Bakudo #84: Hachikaku Kabe (Eight Pointed Wall): Generates a 3 dimensional rectangular orange barrier wall used for multiple defensive purposes.
-Bakudo #85: Roppo Fujin (Hexagon Seal Array)
-Bakudo #90: Kin No Kyuden (Palace of Gold): Effect currently N/A, will be shown next chapter.
Grand castle of time! Sieging wars unable to bring down the mountain! Stare down below with contempt. Encircle all within your grasp. Stand still and tall, be proud and arrogant! Hold disdain for both mortals and immortals alike. A fortress of unshakable might!
Kishin's Zanpakuto: Sekiken Zansatsu (Blade of Crimson Carnage)
Shikai Release Command: Wash all things in a river of blood.
Shikai Appearance: A completely black colored double edged katana with blood stain marks on the bottom portion of the sharpened edge up to the tip. The hilt of the blade is obsidian black in color with 5 blood red lotus flower patterns carved on both sides. The guard of the hilt takes the shape of four obsidian colored crescent shaped moons that sparkle with a hint of crimson red. The crescent shaped guard on the top and bottom have the concavity of the moon faced towards the center of the hilt and blade while on the left and on the right side of the hilt the crescent shaped moons have the concavity facing outwards and away from the hilt and blade. The blade itself is approximately 90cm long.
Shikai Abilities:
1. Saku (Cleave): Kishin channels some blood and reiatsu into his Zanpakuto and fires out a red crescent blade at his target. The more blood he infuses the harder, stronger, and sharper his attack becomes. The more reiatsu he infuses the faster and more aura and Kido-like his attack becomes. He has the ability to change the trajectory of this technique one time after it is fired.
2. Shitsuyona Shukketsu (Relentless Bleeding): When activated his blade glows a subtle hint of crimson red. Whatever he cuts, no matter how shallow the cut is, it will grow and spread until one end of the cut loops around and meets with the other end of the cut. The wound created by this ability will continue to cause the target to bleed profusely. It will not clot or slow down. With each passing second more and more blood bleeds out faster and faster until the target bleeds to death.
3. Guren (Crimson Lotus): When Kishin cuts his target with the bloodstained edge of his katana it creates an infected wound on their body. When he activates this technique the targets blood around the site of the infected wound clumps together and forms a dense and hardened sharp crimson colored blood lotus. That blood lotus grows by continuously aggregating more and more of the targets blood tearing and puncturing the target's internal organs and ripping open their flesh and body. The blood lotus only stops growing when the target has no more blood left to offer leaving them left as only a pile of tarnished flesh and bones.
4. Nomu (Drink): This ability is both passive and active. Every time Kishin's blade comes into contact with blood, some of that blood is absorbed into his Zanpakuto and stored inside the lotus flower patterns carved on the hilt of his sword. There are a total of 10 lotus flower patterns carved on the hilt of his katana. The more blood stored inside a lotus flower the more crimson red it shines. Kishin can use the blood stored in the lotus flowers to fuel his blood based abilities like Saku or he can convert it into compatible blood and absorb it into his body to replenish his own blood loss. As long as his blade is in contact with blood, he can actively force the blade to absorb the blood at a faster rate than its normal passive state does. An advantage granted by this ability is the fact that he can reabsorb the blood he used for his Saku technique as long as the attack has yet to dissipate.
Aizen's Zanpakuto: Kyoka Suigetsu (Mirror Flower Water Moon)
Shikai Release Command: Kudakero (Shatter)
Shikai Appearance: A normal looking katana with a green colored hilt and an elongated hexagonal shaped guard looking almost like a diamond.
Shikai Abilities:
1. Kanzen Saimin (Complete/Perfect Hypnosis): By showing his target(s) the release of his Shikai he can place anyone who has seen it under hypnosis where he can control all 5 senses of the target(s) such as sight, smell, taste, hearing, and touch. The targets only need to see it once for Aizen to place them under his hypnosis whenever he releases his Shikai in the future.
Komamura's Zanpakuto: Tenken (Heavenly Retribution)
Shikai Release Command: Roar
Shikai Appearance: A normal looking katana with a rectangle shaped guard with the long sides pinched in towards the middle like a squared-off hourglass. It is decorated with a pattern of vertical lines.
Shikai Abilities:
Bankai: Kokujo Tengen Myo'o (Divine Retribution, Black Ropes of Ruination)
Bankai Appearance: Summons forth a giant black armored Samurai standing at about 100 meters tall that wields a giant blade. There is a red cloth that covers the front of its face.
Bankai Abilities:
1. The giant has tremendous physical power and mimics each and every one of Komamura's own movements.