Disclaimer: I don't own Bleach and I don't own Seirei Tsukai no Blade Dance.
Oka Gang
Est was in the Astral Zone and she was facing someone and it was the Shinigami.
"Who are you?" Est asked.
"Do you know what I am?" The Shinigami asked.
"I think I have seen you before or at least your kind," Est said, "but I can't remember."
"Hmm, I suppose it's not a surprise," The Shinigami said, "it's been a thousand years since you were sealed away."
"You seem to know about me," Est said, "well whoever you are, leave me alone. I have no interest in whatever is that you wish to tell me."
"Oh… not even regards to Kamito?" The Shinigami asked.
Est was surprised when she heard Kamito's name.
"Kamito?" Est asked, "D-Do you know Kamito?"
"I took his soul to the Soul Society after he died," The Shinigami said, "That name was mentioned by the Dark Spirit called Restia."
Est frowned at the mention of Restia.
District 40 of North Rukongai, Minori, Soul Society
Kamito walked and met up with Tatsu and they walked through the marketplace area of the district.
"Hmm, the Oka Gang," Tatsu said, "oh boy, I knew this would happen eventually but that was fast."
"Can you tell me about the Oka Gang?" Kamito asked.
"Yeah," Tatsu said, "The Oka Gang is led by someone named Kenji Oka."
"Kenji Oka?" Kamito asked.
"That's right," Tatsu said, "he suddenly showed up here in this district six months ago. At the time, there were other thugs and criminals here that had been causing problems here. Kenji showed up and started taking out other thugs and criminals. Now as I told you yesterday Kamito, there are those that have spirit energy and depending on the person with spirit energy, the amount one has varies. There are those that have spirit energy that would be enough for them that they actually get hungry and need to eat. In fact, I would say that you have that as well since you were able to take down that Hollow even though you're not a Shinigami."
"Oh yeah that," Kamito responded, "I'm still surprised. Considering that we're all… well dead and therefore we're just souls, I'm surprised that some of us get hungry that we need to eat and all because of the amount of spirit energy we have."
"Well as time goes by, it won't be such a big deal," Tatsu said, "anyway, Kenji's strength along with his Reiatsu and spirit energy was something else and he used that to intimidate and extort people and as for those that follow him… they do that as they wanted to get part of it and were wanted to follow someone that was strong. Of course there are some that follow him out of fear."
"Out of fear?" Kamito asked.
"Yeah, there are those in the gang who are actually afraid of him and figured that by serving him is the only solution," Tatsu said.
"Through fear and intimidation," Kamito said, "that's what you're saying."
"Correct," Tatsu said, "a month after Kenji showed up, he began to have followers and the next thing, the Oka Gang forms and now they roam around in Minori. Most people try to avoid them but some still fall victim to them like that old man you helped."
"I see," Kamito said and then he frowned, "who do they think they are? Intimidating and bullying people for their own gratification."
"I know what you mean," Tatsu said.
"What is it that I'm hearing about the Oka Gang?" Kota said.
Kamito and Tatsu turned and saw Kota.
"Oh Kota," Kamito said, "hi."
"Hi," Kota greeted, "so what am I hearing about the Oka Gang?"
"Yeah, it seems that Kamito ran into them earlier," Tatsu said.
Kota was surprised and turned to Kamito concern.
"Buddy, are you okay?" Kota asked.
"I'm fine," Kamito assured, "I'm not harmed."
"I see," Kota said, "that's good but it seems those bastards are at it again."
Meanwhile at the outskirts of the district, there was a large building and there were people at the entrance who were acting as guards. Inside the three men that were beaten by Kamito were on the floor and in pain. Someone walked up and it was very tall and muscular man who wore a red sleeveless robe with brown sash. The tall man also wore wristbands and had a sheathed katana hanging on his left side. He had brown hair that was tied with a topknot and had red eyes. He was the leader of the Oka Gang, Kenji Oka and he cracked his knuckles and looked displeased as he had given the three men vicious beatings.
"Let me see if I got this right," Kenji said, "a new arrival interrupted in the assignment I assigned you and you were all beaten by him. He managed to beat the three you all at once by himself. Is that what you're telling me?"
"Yes Boss," The first man said.
"We're sorry Boss," The second man said, "he caught us off by surprise and—"
Kenji cut off the second man by pinning the second man's head on the floor hard with his foot. This cause the second man scream in pain and the first and third man were shaken as they looked at Kenji who was giving a cold stare.
"Did I say give me any pathetic excuses?" Kenji asked angrily, "No!"
Kenji made himself calm down and regained his composure and just looked at the three men who failed him.
"W-What would like for us to do?" The third man asked terrified.
"What's the name of that boy again?" Kenji asked.
"Kamito sir," The first man said, "Kamito Kazehaya."
"I see," Kenji said, "Kamito Kazehaya," Kenji narrowed his eyes as he thought of something and then he nodded, "Okay, here's what going to happen."
District 78 of South Rukongai, Inuzuri
Men were being fatally cut down one by one. One man was on the ground shaking in fear as someone was slowly approaching him and it was Jio who was wearing a navy blue sleeveless robe and he was holding a sword in his hand. The man who was on the ground screamed and got up to run away but he did not make it far as he was fatally cut down by the sword Jio wielded. The man fell on the ground dead and Jio just stood and looked around at all the dead bodies.
"This is got to be a joke," Jio said, "How is this possible?"
Jio looked at the blade of the sword that he was holding that had blood on it. Jio sighed and turned around and went on his way with the sword in hand and as he went on his way, he looked at the side and he was staring at a dead Shinigami. Jio stopped and then went to the dead Shinigami. Jio kneeled and took the sheath off of the dead Shinigami.
"I might as well," Jio said, "since you won't be needing this anymore."
Jio smirked, stood up, and went on his way.
Spirit Forest, Ordesia Empire
There was a young woman with shiny blonde hair and icy blue eyes. She wore a pure white overcoat over her academy uniform. Behind her was a young Elfim woman with long jade hair and she wore a dress with a long white coat over it.
"Is what you saying true?" The blonde hair woman asked.
"Yes," The Elfim woman replied, "it seems to be the truth. The Ren Ashbell that announced her intent to participate in the Blade Dance is a fake."
"It is the truth," A female voice said.
The two women turned and saw someone who had a white cloak with a hood over their head.
District 40 of North Rukongai, Minori, Soul Society
Kamito had returned to his small rundown house. Kamito went inside and sighed as he sat down.
"It's been one thing after another," Kamito said in his head, "I have to do something to keep myself busy. Maybe I can help around the district."
Kamito remembered when he was killed by Jio and remember seeing Claire and Fianna crying pleading with Kamito to not to die.
"I really am weak," Kamito said bitterly, "I'm such a disgrace."
"Kamito Kazehaya, we have come for you!" A male voice said, "Get out here!"
Kamito was surprised and turned his head to his door. Kamito stood up and opened his door and was surprised to see a group of men who was standing.
"What's going on here?" Kamito asked.
A man stepped forward and it was a man with short brown hair and brown eyes and had a scar on his left cheek and wore a dark orange sleeveless robe.
"Are you Kamito Kazehaya?" The scarred man asked.
"Yes I'm Kamito Kazehaya," Kamito replied and he narrowed his eyes, "Who the hell are you people?"
"Hah, you better watch your mouth boy," The scarred man said, "We're members of the Oka Gang."
"There are more of you," Kamito commented.
The scarred man had a smug expression.
"This only a small number here," The scarred man pointed out, "lead by our great and powerful boss, Kenji Oka. I am Seiichi, his right hand man. I believe we understand now."
"Huh, what do you mean?" Kamito asked confused.
"Tatsu Ueno and Kota Tsuda," Seiichi said, "you're with them, aren't you?"
"They're my friends," Kamito said.
"Friends, huh," Seiichi responded, "hmph, I wonder if they'll keep their friendship with you afterwards."
"What are you getting at?" Kamito replied with a glare.
"Anyways Kamito Kazehaya," Seiichi said, "the reason we came here is because our boss want us to bring you to him."
"Wait, what?" Kamito replied surprised as he pointed at himself, "Your boss wants to see me?"
"That's right and before you respond, I'm going to just let you know that this is not request," Seiichi said, "you will meet with the boss, one way or the other and you have no right to refuse."
Kamito sighed and folded his arms.
"I'm going to assume that if I refuse, you will physically force me to come," Kamito said, "and you might cause grief to the people in the district or at least my friends Kota and Tatsu, is that it?"
"Oh looks like you understand," Seiichi said with a grin, "we personally don't give a damn but our boss wants to see you and whatever he wants, he gets no question."
Kamito thought about it and then he sighed again.
"I understand," Kamito said, "Fine, I'll go with you and meet your boss. Truth be told, I'm curious about Kenji Oka so it actually saves me the trouble."
"I don't get what you're implying but know this Kamito Kazehaya," Seiichi said, "you will do well to not even think that you can mess with the boss or you have all of us who will gladly beat you down until you're in a pool of your own blood. You will do well to remember that."
"Fine, I understand," Kamito said with a shrug.
There was someone who was watching what was going on with Kamito and members of the Oka Gang and it was Ito. Ito was surprised and made himself scarce and quickly went somewhere. Later on, Kamito was being escorted by Seiichi and other Oka Gang members. They arrived at the huge building and there were people there who acted as guards. Seiichi approached the guards and informed them and the nodded and had the doors opened and Seiichi turned to Kamito and told him to follow him while the other gang members went on their own separate ways to do things. Inside the building, Kamito faced the gang leader Kenji Oka who sat on a platform and had his arms folded.
"Boss, I brought him," Seiichi said.
"Very good Seiichi," Kenji said and then looked at Kamito, "So, you're the one that I was hearing about. You're Kamito Kazehaya, correct?"
"That's right," Kamito replied, "I take it that you're Kenji Oka, leader of the Oka Gang."
"That's right," Kenji said, "You must have heard about me from Tatsu and Kota."
"Yeah I have," Kamito said.
"Hmph, a foolish thing you did," Kenji said, "but I could chalk it up of you not knowing how things are around here since you had just arrived in the Soul Society just yesterday. In fact, I'm going to do something that I've never done before."
"And what would that be?" Kamito asked.
"I'm inviting you to join my gang," Kenji said with a smirk.
Kamito was surprised and so was Seiichi.
"Normally for people to join my gang, they have to prove themselves to me," Kenji explained, "or so that I don't take things from them or kill them if they make the mistake of pissing me off but you… I'm willing to make an exception and welcome you into my gang."
"But Boss, there's no need for you to—" Seiichi spoke.
"Shut your mouth Seiichi," Kenji interrupted strongly.
Seiichi clamped up and took steps back. Kenji then turned to Kamito.
"Why do you want me in your gang?" Kamito asked.
"You're strong," Kenji said, "and I always have a place for strong men in my gang. After hearing what had happened to three of my men, I was annoyed yes but at the same time, I was intrigued. Not only that, I heard that when you just arrived in the Soul Society, you fought and defeated a Hollow while four Shinigami fell to that Hollow."
Kamito was surprised, "You know about that?"
"Oh please, everyone knows about it by now," Kenji pointed out.
"I see…" Kamito replied.
"It really is a rare thing here and it would be for your benefit as well," Kenji said.
"What do you mean?" Kamito asked.
"This is a large group and it has a strong unity due to my leadership," Kenji said as he was pleased, "after all we follow a path of acting freely and doing what we want. So with that, you would be able to do what you want here… of course along as you're within my sight."
"So that's it," Kamito said.
"So how about it Kamito?" Kenji asked with a grin, "The answer is so obvious but I want to hear it from you."
Kamito frowned and sighed.
"Since that is the case," Kamito said, "my answer to you is that I'm going decline your 'offer'."
"You decline…." Kenji replied shocked.
Seiichi was shocked as well that Kamito would actually refuse.
"That's right," Kamito said, "I don't want to be part of this gang. I want nothing to do with people who bullies, intimidates, and takes from people. In fact to be frank, you guys actually annoy me."
Kenji just looked at Kamito and then he gradually started to laugh and Kamito didn't know what to make of it and even Seiichi was confused as well.
"I see," Kenji said as he was still laughing, "I see. Well I admit that I did not expect that. I just want to ask you one thing Kamito Kazehaya."
"Oh, um okay, what is it?" Kamito asked.
Kenji stopped laughing and looked at Kamito angrily as he struck the platform with his right fist.
"Are you that stupid?" Kenji asked angrily, "I mean seriously were you dropped on your head? When I, the great and powerful Kenji Oka offers you something great you take the offer and be glad to have it."
"I don't need your so-called generous invitation," Kamito replied with a glare.
Kenji clenched his teeth as he was livid but then he calmed himself.
"Seiichi," Kenji said.
"Yes Boss?" Seiichi replied.
"Leave us," Kenji said.
"Boss?" Seiichi asked confused.
"Just do it," Kenji said strongly.
"Y-Yes of course Boss," Seiichi said.
Seiichi left the room while commenting of how stupid Kamito Kazehaya was. Kenji looked to see Seiichi leaving and then he turned to Kamito.
"Kamito Kazehaya," Kenji said, "you really are a stupid brat."
"You know insulting me is not going to get me to change my mind," Kamito said, "It won't get me to submit to you."
Kenji sighed and shook his head.
"You have disappointed me so badly," Kenji said, "and here I thought that you have actually learn by now. I suppose you were never really bright but then again, you weren't taught to really think so I'm not sure how I should really feel."
"Huh, what do you mean by that?" Kamito replied, "The way you're saying… you're talking like you know me," Kamito shook his head, "you don't really know me."
"All that potential wasted," Kenji said, "And all because of that damn Dark Spirit."
Kamito was surprised, "Huh, Dark Spirit?"
"You know what I'm talking about," Kenji said, "after all, that damn spirit called Restia made you weak. You would have been the perfect killing machine if it wasn't for that damn meddling spirit."
Kamito was shocked and wide eyed.
"W-Why?" Kamito asked still shocked, "Why do you know about Restia?"
"I was actually waiting when you came in to see if you remembered," Kenji said, "I remember you by name and just now seeing how that you have grown but I guess it can't be helped that you don't remember me."
"I don't get it," Kamito said, "Who are you really?"
"I was one of the staff members of the Instructional School," Kenji answered, "In fact, I was the one that discovered you and brought in… of course it's not just you. I also brought in another person… another boy who was named Jio Inzagi."
Kamito was shocked again to hear about the person who had ended his life.
"Jio Inzagi," Kamito uttered and he clenched his teeth in anger and frustration.
"I remember those days," Kenji said, "we first would gather young girls as Elementalists from orphanages or relief institutions and put them in special training but then we would eventually focus in having the second coming of the Demon King."
"The Demon King?" Kamito replied surprised.
"That's right," Kenji said with a smile, "we wanted to bring the second coming of the Demon King."
"Hang on…" Kamito said still surprised.
Flashback: Forest within Ordesia Empire
Kamito and Jio clashed blades and kept each other at bay and they held their swords tight.
"Don't joke around!" Kamito replied, "That's just a legend!"
"I am the successor of the Demon King," Jio declared, "The legend is right before your very eyes."
"What are you saying?" Kamito asked.
"I am Jio Inzagi," Jio replied, "the successor of the Demon King."
Flashback End
Kamito clenched his teeth and frowned.
"Jio Inzagi…" Kamito said, "He claimed to be the successor of the Demon King. So does that mean…?"
"Jio?" Kenji asked, "Ah yes, you must have met him not long before you died. Jio Inzagi was someone we worked on to be the next Demon King, however he was just inferior."
"Inferior?" Kamito asked, "What do you mean?"
"He didn't really have the abilities to communicate with spirits," Kenji said, "therefore he wasn't capable to really contract spirits at all."
"But he was able to have four contracted spirits," Kamito said.
"Yes and that's because of Cursed Armament Seals on his body which was for him to seal seventy-two spirits within his body and a blood stone to command them," Kenji explained.
"Wait a minute," Kamito said, "then Jio is not a real Elementalist?"
"Hmph, of course not," Kenji said waving it off, "he was nothing more but a failed experiment. We had no use for him when we found the one who was true successor of the Demon King…" Kenji pointed at Kamito, "and that of course is you Kamito."
Kamito was shocked again and shook his head.
"Me?" Kamito replied and shook his head again, "No, there must be a mistake. I'm not the successor of the Demon King."
"Oh but you are," Kenji said, "when I discovered you and when we saw the latent potential you had, we knew that you were the one. After all, that's why that Dark Spirit was willing to form a contract with you. She was a contracted spirit for the Demon King Solomon and she only formed pacts to someone that was successor of the Demon King. That's the only reason she chose you."
Kamito was shocked and recalled all the times he spent with Restia.
That's it for this chapter. Next chapter: Kamito fights against Kenji while a group of Shinigami makes their move to Minori.
