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Attack on Yarikawa

In the 40th district of West Rukongai called Takame, members of the Yarikawa Clan were quietly moving and getting to the top of an overpass. They all kneeled down and saw five people and they were men who were well-dressed.

"There they are," Jiro said.

"Hmph, servants of the despicable Gensofuji Clan," Katsuie said.

"It seems that the information we received was accurate after all," Shigure said.

They observed the five men who formed a circle and had brought out talismans and talked to each other in discussing their intent to use them. They then made their move.

"I really don't like this," One of the Gensofuji servants said, "I don't understand why we're doing this. The master is really trying to test the limits."

"We all know that but there's nothing we can do about it," Another Gensofuji servant said, "the master wants it done and we can't defy him. You know what happens to those that do so."

"Be quiet," Another Gensofuji servant said, "let's do what we came here do and get out here."

"But this is not good," Another servant said, "we'll be in huge trouble if we get found out especially the spells that we've been ordered to use are strictly forbidden. If a Shinigami finds us or worse, one the district residents here find us… especially Jiro Yarikawa and his crew… we know that Jiro Yarikawa is here in this district."

"No one is going know," Another Gensofuji servant assured, "we were told that this is the best place and that one in this district and no one in the Seireitei will find out. We'll be fine"

"Oh but that's where you're wrong!" Jiro's voice said.

The five servants were shocked and they turned and saw the Yarikawa Clan with Jiro leading them as he was glaring at the servants of the Gensofuji Clan.

"Your scheme to harm people ends," Katsuie declared.

Jiro and his followers drew their swords and were ready to take them down. The five servants of the Gensofuji Clan were shocked and couldn't believe what was happening.

"No, no, no!" One of the Gensofuji servants said, "How… how did you find us?"

"You shouldn't worry about how we find you out," Shigure said, "you should worry about bad we're going to do to you."

"You bastards should have never come here," Katsuie added.

"Wait please whatever you may think, we didn't want to be here," The third Gensofuji servant said, "we're following orders. We don't have a choice."

"Hah, then don't hate us," Jiro pointed out with contempt, "Hate your master for giving you your orders."

The five Gensofuji servants clenched their teeth and cursed themselves for having the worse luck. Meanwhile, the black haired woman wearing the white and pink kimono was watching what was going and was pleased.

"That's right puppets, dance," The woman said in glee, "Dance for our entertainment."

Back with the confrontation, the servants of the Gensofuji were upset with what was going on.

"What now?" One of the servants asked, "We were told that no one was going to find out but look at this."

"We'll beat them and end it right here and there," A second servant said, "We'll have to use the talismans that we have to silence them."

"No, we shouldn't us them," A third servant said, "They belong to the young master and were told not to use them."

"Oh so you have something that you're going to use against us," Jiro said, "It must be for whatever scheme you have going on."

"What now?" A fourth servant asked.

"We have no choice, we really have to get rid of them," A fifth servant said.

Wait, what?" The first servant asked shocked.

The others servants were shocked as well.

"You mean we have to kill them?" The third servant asked.

"That's exactly what I mean," The fifth servant said.

"Wait we can't do that," The fourth servant said, "it's just going to cause problems later on down the line."

"Nothing is going to happen," The fifth servant said, "and besides if we get found out, we will be the ones who will suffer and if not by the authorities then definitely from our masters."

"I still don't understand how they found us out," The first servant said.

"Let's worry about that later," The second servant said.

"Fine!" The third servant said.

The third Gensofuji servant formed a Kido spell and fired at the Yarikawa Clan members. Yarikawa Clan members dodged the Kido spell and Katsuie and Shigure led the charge against the five Yarikawa servants who were firing Kido spells at the Yarikawa Clan. As Katsuie and Shigure got close, the fourth servant erected a barrier against them and blocked their charge against them. The second Gensofuji servant pulled out a talisman and used it to form three fireballs and fired them at several Yarikawa members who got hit and cried in pain. The first Gensofuji servant followed up by forming and shooting a blue blast. The blast headed straight to several Yarikawa members but Jiro quickly got in front of them and was able to cut the blast with his sword. The servant was shocked and tried to perform another spell but Jiro rushed over to that servant and used his spirit energy and knocked out the servant. This surprised the other servants and was worried about their colleague and it gave Katsuie, Shigure, and a few members the opening to attack the other Gensofuji servants and didn't give any of them a chance to response and they were fatally cut down. The last Gensofuji servant was shocked and tried to run but was stopped by Jiro who then proceeded to fatally slice the servant with his sword and the servant fell on the ground dead. It was over and all five servants of the Gensofuji Clan were cut down and were not able to move as they were dead. Jiro looked and nodded in what he saw.

"It's done," Jiro said and he sighed, "You see, this is what happens when you have good information. It just makes the job that much easier."

Jiro and his followers sheathed their swords.

"With this, we have succeeded in what we have done," Katsuie said.

"Exactly, this should make the message clear that we of the Yarikawa Clan will protect Takame and will cut down anyone who dares set foot here with ill-intent," Jiro said and he wore a determined expression, "if the Gensofuji Family is stupid enough to try again or if they dare to set foot here again, they will share the same fate as their servants here. We won't let them come here and do whatever the hell they want. We won't allow them to repeat what they did here in the past. Just because the Yarikawa Family is no longer in the Seireitei, just because we were stripped of our rank does not mean we are helpless. We have proven that and we will continue to do," Jiro faced his followers, "it won't be long before we enter the Seireitei again and right the wrong to done to not only me and my family," Jiro looked at Katsuie, "Katsuie, even you and your family will get justice," Jiro then looked at Shigure, "and of course Shigure, you and your family will justice as well."

"Of course," Shigure said.

"I thank you for all you have done Leader," Katsuie said.

"Let's head back," Jiro said.

The Yarikawa Clan started to leave and headed back to their base while the noble woman was watching from afar and was pleased in how things went.

"Thank you for doing the dirty work for us," The noble woman said with a sadistic smile, "you filthy pawns."

The noble woman then left quietly. Meanwhile Jiro suddenly turned and looked around. The others noticed and were concerned.

"Is something wrong sir?" Shigure asked.

Jiro didn't see or hear anyone and just shook his head.

"I thought I heard something," Jiro said as he turned and faced forward, "my mind must be playing tricks on me. Let's go."

The clan members wondered about their leader and then shrugged it off and went and followed their leader back to their base. Meanwhile Velsaria was walking carrying a two baskets, one in hand and the other on her back. She was also collecting various fruits, including dried persimmons. Velsaria looked at a persimmon and took a bite and she liked the taste.

"Oh it's so wonderful," Velsaria said with a nod.

Velsaria continued to collect food and then she collected wood for the fire. As she continued to do these things, she was hearing people talking. She looked over and saw three kids, one small boy and two boys that were bigger than him.

"What's going on?" Velsaria asked in a quiet tone.

"Please, give me back my candy," The small boy pleaded.

The two big boys were keeping a small pouch away from him and acting in glee.

"Please, I beg you, gimme back my candy," The small boy pleaded again.

"Forget it," One of the big boys said, "besides you don't really need it any way."

"Yeah, why don't you just give up and just go, you little snot," The other big boy said as he pushed the small boy to the ground.

Velsaria was shocked in what she was seeing and she didn't like what was occurring. She was about to do something but was reminded of how she acted when she was alive and felt shame instantly but she shook her head and pushed on. It would have been worse for her if she saw what was happening and did nothing thinking of her pride as a knight.

"Hey, what do you think you're doing?" Velsaria said as she ran to the scene.

The three kids saw blonde haired woman rushing towards them and the two boys didn't like it that someone was sticking their nose into their business.

"Hey stay out of this," One of the big boys said, "this has nothing to do with you."

"Why are you bullying that kid and taking something that obviously doesn't belong to you?" Velsaria countered glaring at the two boys.

"Butt out lady," The other big kid said harshly, "This is none of your business."

"I'm afraid I can't do that," Velsaria replied, "I'm not going to stand by and just let it continue."

Velsaria decided to put down the baskets that she was holding and went and knocked one of the big kids down and it was the one who had the small pouch in his hand and Velsaria picked up the pouch. The second big kid got mad at what the long blonde haired woman did and charged towards her, only to have Velsaria dodge and trip the second big kid, causing the kid to fall down.

"Why you…" One of the big kids muttered.

"Just stop this right now, you shouldn't take something that doesn't belong to you," Velsaria said.

"Shut up," One of the big kids said as he and other big kid got up, "we just wanted some candy and it would be wasted to let someone who doesn't have any spirit energy to have any."

Velsaria got furious and did something that surprised the three boys and she slapped the one that had just spoke out to her. The boys were shocked and Velsaria was livid at the boy's response. Velsaria calmed herself and just looked at the two bullying boys.

"That shouldn't matter!" Velsaria countered.

"What?" One of the big kids spoke.

Even the little kid was shocked in what he saw although he was appreciative that someone standing up for him.

Velsaria continued, "It doesn't matter if whether or not someone has spirit energy, it's not right to take something that isn't yours and even if this kid doesn't have any spirit energy and can't get hungry or whatever it may be, I'm sure he can still enjoy the taste. Now, you two have a choice, you can leave right now or you can continue and I will keep knocking you both bullying brats down."

The two big boys looked at each other and looked at Velsaria who was giving them glares and both of them came up with the same conclusion.

"Let's go, this is not worth it," One of the big boys said.

"Yeah, let's get out of here," The other big boy agreed.

The two bullying boys left and Velsaria sighed of relief.

"Are you okay?" Velsaria asked the small boy.

The small boy nodded and Velsaria gave him back the pouch that was full of candy.

"Thank you Miss," The small boy said happily.

"You're welcome," Velsaria said warmly.

The small boy was happy and ran off with his pouch and Velsaria waved to him. As soon the boy left, Velsaria sighed again and left as well to the opposite direction. As Velsaria was making distance and headed back to her small home, she suddenly felt something was wrong. She was shocked and barely dodged a blade attack. Velsaria rolled in the ground and looked and saw that it was a bald man who wore a red robe, gray hakama, and black socks with sandals holding a sword.

"What is this?" Velsaria asked upset, "Who are you?"

The bald man didn't say anything as he glared at Velsaria and went on the attack towards Velsaria and the one being attacked dodged every sword attack. Velsaria was upset and started to run away.

"That won't help," The bald man said.

The bald man ran after her. It was long before the man caught up to Velsaria and swung his sword again but Velsaria was able to see the attack and ducked the sword swing. The bald man followed up when he kicked Velsaria and knocked her to a tree. Velsaria was shocked and looked at her attack. The man glared at Velsaria and swung his sword again. The man's attack was blocked which surprised the man and he was pushed back. When the man recovered, he looked and saw Dreadnought the fortress spirit that protected Velsaria. The man backed up and looked at fortress spirit. Velsaria recovered and stood up.

"I see now," The man said and then he looked at Velsaria, "I think I get it now."

"Who are you?" Velsaria asked, "Why have you attacked me?"

"Hmph, I was sure you would be easy to kill," The man said, "but I see that is not the case. I didn't think you would have such a familiar with you."

"Familiar?" Velsaria asked, "You're referring to my Dreadnought?"

"You're associated with Kozue Yarikawa, right?" The man asked.

"Wait, do you know Kozue?" Velsaria asked, "Do you know my companion?"

"Companion, so you're friends with her," The bald swordsman replied, "Hmph, you should stop if you value your life. You would do well to be involved her or anyone connected to the Yarikawa Family."

"What are you getting at?" Velsaria asked, "Who the hell are you? What do you know about Kozue? Were you one of the people involved in what happened here years ago? Were you part of the reason why Jiro and Kozue had to come here?"

"You have been warned," The bald swordsman said as he sheathed his sword.

The bald swordsman took something from his robe and dropped it on the ground and it was a smoke screen bomb and it caught Velsaria and Dreadnought off by surprise as Velsaria was forced to cover her eyes. The smoke cleared and Velsaria looked and saw the man was gone. Velsaria looked around and wondered about that man.

"What is going on?" Velsaria asked, "I have a bad feeling about this."

Dreadnought got Velsaria's attention and the former knight looked at her contracted spirit and nodded.

"Right," Velsaria said, "let's go."

District 40 of North Rukongai, Minori

Kamito was sitting in his house while Est and Restia were taking naps right beside him. Kamito smiled seeing their sleeping faces and he placed his hands on their cheeks. Est and Restia smiled in response in their sleep and Kamito was feeling happy. Kamito thought about what Okabe suggested to him and it was to be a Shinigami.

"He really wants me to be a Shinigami," Kamito said in his head, "Me, a Shinigami."

Kamito thought about what Okabe said making known that he believed that Kamito had skill the potential.

"The entrance exam is a year away," Kamito said in his head, "do I really want to do it? It hasn't been long since I've been here. Maybe though if I do it, I might be able to do what that Shinigami did. After all, that Shinigami was the one who sent me here. From what Est and Restia told me, it was the same Shinigami that aided them to get to me. Maybe if I see him, I might thank him."

District 40 of West Rukongai, Takame

Velsaria was running through a path and she was actually heading to the base of the Yarikawa Clan. When she got to her destination, she was shocked in what she saw and it was a group of Shinigami was standing facing the base of the Yarikawa Clan. One of the Shinigami stepped forward and it was a man with short gray hair and blue eyes.

"Jiro Yarikawa!" The gray haired Shinigami yelled, "Get out here now!"

In the base, Jiro and his followers looked outside and none were happy with what was going on.

"I said get out here," The gray haired Shinigami continued, "We also know you're there as well… Shigure Tokita and Katsuie Imagawa. Come out of here now you two."

In the base, Katsuie and Shigure looked on and turned to Jiro.

"Sir," Shigure said.

"Yes," Jiro said.

Later on, the three men that were called came out of the base and faced the group of Shinigami.

"You know why we're here," The gray haired Shinigami said, "I think you know that we know what you did."

"And what would that be?" Jiro asked.

"You scumbags murdered five people from the Seireitei," The gray haired Shinigami said, "you attacked and killed five innocent people who served the Gensofuji Clan."

"Hmph, so that's it," Jiro said, "you're here to do the bidding of the vile Gensofuji Clan. You damn Shinigami are all the same. You people are supposed to be balancers but you're just reduced to taking part of corruption and being lapdogs to high ranking nobles."

"We don't need to answer to you a fallen nobleman that has stained with disgrace," The gray haired Shinigami said and then he drew his sword, "Now you can all either give yourselves up or we go ahead and execute you people as criminals."

Jiro, Katsuie, and Shigure glared at the Shinigami and drew their own swords. The rest of the clan members came out of the base and drew their own swords facing the group of the Shinigami.

"So you decided to be foolish," The gray haired Shinigami said, "Prepare for battle!"

The rest of the Shinigami drew their swords and were ready to attack. Meanwhile Velsaria arrived just in time to see that there was fight that was about to happen between the Yarikawa Clan and the group of Shinigami. Suddenly Velsaria felt something and quickly dodge a sword attack. Velsaria looked and saw two Shinigami with swords in their hands facing Velsaria.

"There you are," One of the two Shinigami said, "you're obviously part of the Yarikawa Clan."

"What?" Velsaria responded shocked.

That's it for this chapter. Next chapter: Conflict with two groups and Kamito makes a decision while Jio gets a visitor.