Chapter 7
Zaraki Goes To Far/ Karin Proven Right
Karin moved into the motions as if to kill a target her reiatsu flaring in raged as she imagined Momo and Tobiume as her opponents. All of a sudden she felt as if a chain pulled her back and the energy lowered considerably. She looked around her waist and saw a translucent chain of energy around her middle leading to Muramasa's hand. She grinned jumping up and down. "We did it Masa-kun! Yeah!"
Muramsa smiled proudly at Karin's joy with their success. 'It seems we've done it,' he looked down at the energy chain in his hand, 'let's just hope we never have to use it.' "Yes, Karin...we did."
"KUROSAKI! Fight Me!" A voice bellowed over the training field. The large man came charging with his prominent spikes and battle eager gaze. Karin in shock pulled her blade up for defense against the brute's onslaught. "Not interested Zaraki, can't you see I'm having a private training session with my partner!" She yelled back at the captain struggling with his continuous attacks. She thought to Muramasa, 'Go get a Captain...quick!'
His green eyes widened, 'I'm not leaving you here with him!' Karin looked at Muramasa, 'Muramasa trust me remember how Ichigo has a inner hollow...' He nodded. 'I think I may have one too...I don't know for sure but, if I snap I may end up hurting someone or worse you. Just trust me!' He nodded reluctantly,"I'll be quick" Muramasa turned and dashed quickly to Squad 4 where he sensed the presence of three captains.
Karin kept pushing Zaraki back panting with exhaustion from training but, she felt a thrum deep in her core. At the last moment Black energy seemed to swirl around the young woman a heavy weight pressing down on those too close. Renji and Rukia who were nearby recognising the pressure ran in it's direction but, unable to get through due to its weight.
"Damn this is worse than Ichigo!" Renji cursed as he tried to move forward towards the two energies fighting. Rukia pushed forward, "KARIN!"
Muramasa paused infront of Captains Unohana, Shunsui, and Jushiro panting, "Zaraki...Karin training fighting field outside squad 6 Hurry!" Before shooting back towards the dark energy he felt from Karin. 'Karin, can you hear me?' All he heard in response was a dark laugh from in her mind. Before a vision intercepted him.
"Karin isn't in right now. Care to send a final message before her body is mine?" The vision with red eyes asked. He growled furious, 'You will leave Karin's body immediately foul creature!' She grinned,"Sorry it doesn't work like that...you see if she can't beat me herself she dies and her body is mine."
Muramasa's shock was evident as the other captains caught up, "Oh my it seems Karin has much in common with her brother." Unohana stated concerned for the girl. As they watched her cut Zaraki down to submission. She went for the kill when a chain appeared around her waist.
"WHAT?!" The enraged demon shrieked when her power was being restricted her bloody eyes burned into the glass green of Muramasa who was smirking. "A little trick the real Karin and I brought to fruition." He felt the demon pull against the chain before a bright flash of reiatsu released into the air and the black swirling power changed to a soft purple. Karin's wavered on her feet but smiled softly at him. "Thanks Masa-kun." The young girl would have hit the ground if not for the Head Captain who caught her falling form.
His powered voice strecthing out to his Captains through the hell butterflies, "All Captain's report to Squad Six Training Field!" He looked down at the young human girl. 'You are just full of pleasant and fearful suprises aren't you, Miss Kurosaki?' He stood and handed her to Muramasa who came to collect his partner gently.
One by one the captains filtered onto the training field as well as Renji and Rukia. "Head Captain," Captain Komamura asked, "What took place here?" Captain Kuchiki who noted the state of Karin and Zaraki stated, "Zaraki interfered with some important training between Kurosaki and Muramasa. My guess is Kurosaki felt the dark presence in herself and sent Muramasa for help. Almost killing Zaraki once her control snapped. The rest I don't know."
"What in the world was she only training with Muramasa for? She's your student isn't she?" Captain Soi-Fon stated. Kuchiki glared, "My actions were at her request. She had a theory she wanted to test. One that did not involve me."
"What theory was that, Captain Kuchiki?" The Head Captain requested firmly. Kuchiki nodded to Muramasa, "As it relates to her idea and their teamwork I believe Muramasa should explain." The Head Captain was about to ask him before Unohana stepped in.
"I believe I witnessed the theory proven. Muramasa was able to stop Karin in her uncontrolled state from killing Captain Zaraki by forming a chain to absorb her energy. This was to prevent her from doing any more harm to anyone and forced her back to a controlled state. By process I assume her theory was for a zanpakto to create a power lock of some sort on the Shinigami by the zanpakto to prevent another incident like what happened with Kouga Kuchiki so long ago."
Everyone looked shocked towards Muramasa and a barely awake Karin, "Was that really the purpose of this training that brought such a success Miss Kurosaki?" The Head Captain asked.
"Yes...and it worked even when I snapped." She looked up at Muramasa. "Thank you," Before leaning her head on his chest and falling asleep.
"Muramasa perhaps it's best if we take her to the Squad 13 barracks for some rest and relaxation to let Captain Unohana take a look at her." Captain Ukitake stated, "Meanwhile the rest of squad 11 can stay here and pick up their Captain and clean his mess up." Shunsui stated with a stern gaze on Yumichika and Ikkaku who simply nodded and kicked the guys butts in gear.
"Bring Miss Kurosaki to me when she wakes Jushiro, Shunsui, Retsu. I need a full report on the event from her and Muramasa both as well as what you witnessed today. Unohana please after getting Miss Kurosaki settled check on Captain Zaraki."
"I do not believe he should be checked until he wakes...his pain is well earned. Don't you agree gentlemen?" The woman said her dark blue eyes stormy with rage. "After all those who attack young children just learning to hone their own talents have no reason to be pitied do they."
The two Captains and Yamamoto nodded. "Good...Muramasa follow me please." The zanpakto was amused and followed the woman as he looked down at his mistress, 'So to defeat the hollow is to gain control of it and the power it provides...Karin I will not let you face this darkness alone. Not like I had to.' He held her closer to him as he followed the woman into the barracks and laid Karin to rest on the futon gently sitting beside her guarding her dreams.
-Later outside of Karin's Window-
The other Captain's observed from their location outside and smiled as they watched the spirit tuck the girl in. "He's pretty good with her I'll give him that." Shunsui said as he sat down outside beside Jushiro who nodded. "Yes, speaking of which her training has come along so well. I would like to speak to the Head Captain before she wakes." He rose and left the grounds of squad 13 moving towards the 1st division. Shunsui looking after him, "What about? Jushiro!, Jushir-ah forget it!" The brunette male rubbed his chin with a smirk. 'Same old Jushiro...you see her potential and a chance to repay Ichigo and find a way to do it simutaneously.
Jushiro walked pleasantly through the sereitei though all he passed could tell he was a man on a mission and made way for him. He saw the Head Captain dismissing Soi-Fon before approaching him. "Sotaicho I have a formal request to make."
The elder's dark eyes gazed at the younger captain. "Hmm..and what might that be Jushiro?" The white hair Captain gave the man a serious and considering look.
"I would like to request that at her minimal trainings completion that Karin Kurosaki will become my lieutenant." The Head Captain swirled to gaze seriously upon his former protege. "Jushiro are you certain about this?" The man nodded, "You said it yourself you wish her to take your place. Would it not be prudent for her to being her training now and learn the position of leadership from the bottom to reach the top?"
"I will allow it and will bring her promotion to her attention when she wakes. You may also wish to notify Captain Kuchiki of this development."
Jushiro nodded a pleased smile on his face. "Of course, good day Head Captain."
The old man gazed after him, "Too you Jushiro, and to you." The elder watched as the blooms fell from the trees in the courtyard, 'Karin Kurosaki...a mystery even to me.'
