Ultrabross's Vision
CHP57: Contact Made
The Dark Knight observed from his position wondering just who the strangely dressed man was, but appeared was an alley to Ichi/Kon and the woman. Jascar remained still staring into the eyes of Kisuke as he did the same. The stare down continued for what felt like minutes before a chuckle escaped Urahara's lips. He slightly tilted his hat before taking a look at the others positioned Jascar.
"Can't say that I recognize a single of you, but are somehow aware of me. I don't know if to feel flattered or..."
"We're your enemy," Jascar cracked her knuckles, "That's all you need to know. Someone must be made an example of and who better than you?"
"Figured as much," Kisuke scratched at the side of his head revolving around. He cleared his throat looking down at both Orihime and Ichi/Kon, "Hate to ask, but who're th..."
He stopped in mid-sentence setting his eyes on Ichigo's body. The reishi's was much lower than normal so knew Ichigo's spirit was elsewhere and assumed Kon in control. He immediately faced the other way having a better understanding of what went on. A grin had taken shape on her mug.
"Tell me Kon...what happened to Ichigo, and who are they?"
At that point Kisuke's relaxed demeanor shifted, and his expression a glare. Jascar was unfazed by the change and in fact licked her lips. Ichi/Kon bit back leaning forward ahead of Orihime.
"I...I'm not sure. We bounced around from one location to another so fast after leaving the Yokai realm."
"Yokai realm," Orihime jumped in, "What is that?! Please tell me, I've been left out of the loop for so long."
"Soon as we get through this will tell you all I know, but this was a mission as administrated by the Gotei Thirteen so my knowledge might be somewhat limited. Please do continue," Kisuke looked to Ichi/Kon, "Any information is helpful."
Kon nodded before clearing his throat.
"Honestly I don't know a thing about a single of them. Truth is we came up on some massive castle, Ichigo and the others entering and leaving me behind. And were in there for hours but never returned. We've made allies along the way, him being one of them," Ichi/Kon pointed across the way at the Dark Knight, "Only he, myself and another made the jump here. I have no clue what happened to Ichigo."
Orihime instantly felt her heart drop at the reveal, Kisuke's eyes still on the enemy.
"Well, we'll finish up things here and then see where we go from there. If Ichigo is in fact in trouble and needs assistance, we shall provide it." Kisuke said.
Jascar laughed across from him, which as a result tipped his hat further.
"Did I miss something?"
"It's too late for the substitute shinigami, Ichigo already belongs to the king of hollows. The Gotei Thirteen's strategy played right into our master's hands beautifully."
"King of Hollows," Kisuke's eyes widened not liking the sound of that, "What do you mean by that, and who is this boss of yours? And while we're on the subject what happened to Ichigo?"
Jascar chuckled throwing her hair back.
"No need to go into details, you'll see for yourself soon enough. Kurosaki was doomed from the moment he tackled this whole mission, our king is a genius and soon the Gotei Thirteen will fall. But for now will entertain ourselves with the likes of you Urahara."
Qisk cracked his knuckles pleased with the idea he'd get a shot at Kisuke. They'd heard a lot of good cornering the death god in particular. The early briefings weren't something he enjoyed but was certainly necessary. With a grin Qisk moved up beside Jascar glaring at the shinigami directly.
"I know this was originally your fight, but now that Urahara's arrived on could you kindly step aside? I'd love to put my abilities to the test against an opponent of this caliber."
"Maybe another time."
"Bull! I aint waiting, step aside!" Qisk shouted.
She glared at him and as a result clinched his fists but ultimately backed off cursing under his breath. With that focused back on the enemy.
"Here's a deal, if you're able to defeat me in battle will tell you all you want to know. But if you're to fail then of course will cost you your lives. Sound like a deal?"
"Don't have much of a choice do I?" Kisuke said.
"No, you do not." Jascar replied.
Kisuke let out a sigh before glimpsing back at the others.
"You two sit this one out, I'm getting the vibe this might get really nasty."
Ichi/Kon and Orihime nodded having no problem with his verdict. It was then from over a roof top Morrigan appeared dropping an unconscious Haiji. His body plummeted over the cement surface rolling a couple times. Sister Day and Brother Night were more than pleased with the sight, Morrigan touching down beside the group.
"Gotta say, the karate boy put up more of a fight than I expected. Thought of killing him but decided to keep him alive for now," The succubus shrugged and was in that instant took notice of Kisuke, "One of the Gotei Thirteen I assume?"
"Previous member." Feyaglia answered.
"I see...his spiritual presence is incredible." Morrigan uttered.
Without warning Jascar took off blitzing Kisuke. He hadn't dropped his guard for even a moment so well aware and ready for a counterattack. Kisuke used his Kamisori Benihime technique firing off an energy blast which Jascar dodged at the last instant, but some of her clothing pierced by the attack. Kisuke took advantage of her diverted attention jumping forward and planting her into the ground. Vixy Bloom hopped off to the side as Jascar's body rolled by.
"So what's the meaning of this," Morrigan looked to Feyaglia, "Are we merely spectators?"
"Unless Jascar says otherwise than yes." Feyaglia replied.
Morrigan had didn't care and kept an eye on the action. Jascar shook her head back and forth as she stood ridding herself of the cobwebs. She dodged just as Kisuke fired off a hado blast. With a decent amount of space between them reached down her throat pulling out a blade. Orihime felt sick to her stomach as Jascar held the forty five inch blade in her hand. She took off toward Kisuke swinging the blade. The shinigami unsheathed his cane, its blade colliding with her own. Jascar immediately dropped back putting space between them.
"Your Zanpakuto I presume," Jascar pointed to his blade with a grin, "Interesting form, never seen one quite like it. But then again have had limited run-ins with you shinigamis."
"Don't be fooled by her looks," Kisuke gazed at his own blade, "We're the perfect pair. Instead of wasting our time with this meaningless fight why not tell me why you're here in town. Obviously you didn't just come here to destroy things."
Jascar snickered.
"Like I said, defeat me in battle and will answer anything you desire."
Kisuke had his doubts but decided to play along for the time being. Both jumped back into action picking up where they left off. They took to the air, going back and forth. No matter how much she tried was unable to land a single blow but had already suffered her sheer of injuries. She suffered a couple cuts to the torso, another to her right shoulder and left knee. With the use of a single finger directed her to come at him again. She hissed doing just that, there blades colliding once more.
As before had a difficult time landing a strike and when it did appear as though she had an opening her blade was met by his own. Jascar threw out her knee in an attempt to catch him off guard, but grabbed hold of it with his free hand forcing her back the other way. She glared at him for various moments, neither making a move.
"The hell's going on right now?! She hasn't inflicted any damage on that guy whatsoever!" Qisk clinched his fists.
"You sound surprised," Feyaglia looked to Qisk, "Ultra-sama especially spoke highly of Urahara. There's a reason he was a previous captain to the Gotei Thirteen."
"Say what?!" Qisk added.
"You didn't listen much back in the early briefings did you? Don't even answer that, of course you didn't."
Ichi/Kon and Orihime were relieved Kisuke showed up when he did or was no telling what might have happened. Batman on the other hand was still a little bit in the dark, but did appear Kon's ally had the upper hand so was a positive. Kisuke grinned as he either eluded her attempts or met head on with his own blade. In more rage than she'd shown the entire time threw her blade forward with great force. Kisuke made no attempt to dodge or even use his blade and instead used his free hand. He caught hold of the blade and on impact resulted in a shockwave that knocked everyone off balance down below.
"Im...impossible!" Jascar's eyes widened.
"Since we both know where this fight's headed why not spare us both the heartache and just tell me about your boss. I'm not exactly one with the Gotei Thirteen these days but did receive word of Ichigo's mission to eliminate some special new hollows."
"Curse you!"
She pulled back putting some distance between them before going at him again. Growing tired of the meaningless fight, Kisuke threw out his arm as she lifted the blade up over her head. The palm of his hand connected with her stomach sending her plummeting into the ground below. The impact resulted in a small crater in which she slowly stood from.
"Enough of this," Qisk marched forward, "It's obvious she stands no chance against that guy."
Feyaglia stepped in front of blocking his path.
"Jascar isn't fighting anywhere near her full power, be patient."
"Yeah, maybe so but neither is this guy. You said he was a previous captain right? If so has a bankai, and hell looking at his blade as is probably isn't even in Shikai form. And up till now has knocked her around like a ragdoll...at some point we have to intervene." Qisk added.
Jascar spat blood looking to her opponent overhead. Just the sight of him made her feel sick to her stomach. She took a couple deep breaths closing her eyes and when they opened a smirk had taken shape over her lips. She stepped forward opening her mouth charging another of her energy attacks. Jascar aimed directly at the hovering target but at the last instant pulled away aiming and firing in the direction of both Orihime and Ichi/Kon.
Kisuke dropped down attempting to intercept the wave, but was beat to the punch as someone jumped in front of the two. The individual took the blast head on, forcing it back toward Jascar with spiritual energy. She jumped out of the way and as did everyone else, the blast instead smashing into the side of a nearby home. The residence was blown to bits and other surrounding homes taking damage as well.
"Who's that guy?" Vixy Bloom pointed.
The individual stood over 6'5 dark/tan skin, wavy brown hair with bangs hanging over his brown eyes and had a muscular frame. He wore a dark green shirt with blue jeans, and his right arm covered in some form of armor.
"Sado-Kun!" Orihime jumped up in excitement.
She tried running toward him but held back by Ichi/Kon. Chad gazed at them both for a quick instant before setting his eyes back on the apparent enemy. Just as Orihime wasn't given any info on Ichigo's mission, virtually in the dark.
"And you are?" Jascar questioned with evident annoyance in her tone.
Kisuke touched down beside him, scratching at the side of his head.
"Whelp looks like most the gang is here, good to see you. Too bad it had to be under such circumstances. That said, it is best you stay back and leave this to me. The fight is between her and me." Kisuke pointed to Jascar.
"Who're they...and do you have an update on Ichigo?"
"Funny you ask...that's just what we were trying to find out." Kisuke replied.
With their attention diverted away from her Jascar blitzed forward and dropped Chad to the ground, but Kisuke's reflexes much too fast. The blade of his Zanpakuto collided with hers as she swung. Qisk took advantage of the situation leaping into the air with his eyes set on Chad, who had barely began to push up off the ground. Just as he came within inches of him, something wrapped around his ankle and was pulled back. He fell flat on his stomach and realized it was steel wiring attached to his leg.
"Batman!" He grumbled looking back the other way.
Chad took notice of the caped crusader for the first time since arriving. He was more confused than anybody as to who he was. Qisk quickly ridded himself of the wiring and Brother Night came at Batman from the left which he flipped over kicking him in the back of the head. Not a moment later was then tackled to the ground by Sister Day.
"What is going on here...?" Chad whispered.
Sister Day held the Dark Knight down for a couple moments before kicked across the way colliding with Jascar who'd been sent airborne by Kisuke. They tumbled over one another as they dropped over the turf, Morrigan amused and even chuckling.
"Enough playing around, we're getting our asses kicked! We can't afford to hold back against someone like Urahara. Obviously you aren't taking the fight serious, so just step aside so I can take hi..."
"Shut it you dimwit," Jascar jumped to her feet glaring at Qisk, "Have you not forgotten what this trip was about?! How's about I refresh your memory...it was to get the Gotei Thirteen's attention, and think we've done so." She looked to Kisuke.
"Aren't you forgetting something," Sister Day stood dusting herself off, "Urahara is a previous affiliation, not current."
"You make a point," Jascar glimpsed at sister day before her eyes fell back on Kisuke, "But you'll inform them...won't you Kisuke?"
The shinigami didn't answer but was able to deduce his answer based on expression. Jascar slowly stepped back positioning beside the rest of her team.
"I'd like nothing more than to continue our little dance, but unfortunately at our fullest would tear this town apart. And I know that's not what you or anyone else wants. You want to know about Ichigo, correct? Come to our place and you'll find out everything you want to know."
Jascar tossed a sphere shaped item to Kisuke which weighed over twenty pounds. He glared at it with curiosity before looking back to the enemy.
"Confused are we? That there will give you direct access to our world and fortress. Alert the captains of the Gotei Thirteen our ruler seeks to do battle with them and must travel to our home turf. If they refuse then you people will never see Kurosaki again and we destroy this world starting with this town. You have exactly forty eight hours, and if they're a no show will suffer the consequences."
Kisuke called out to the group as a bright light surrounded them. Upon dying down were gone, only Haiji left behind and still unconscious. Kisuke again stared at the item in his grasp as Orihimi and Ichi/Kon came up on him taking a look for themselves. Chad did the same eliminating the armor off his arm.
"What do you plan on doing?" Chad asked.
"What I can do...pass on the message to the Gotei Thirteen. The decision of what to do afterward is entirely their choice, but get the vibe they might be stepping into a trap. Whatever their choice will have to decide quickly. In fact is best I relay the message ASAP." Kisuke said.
"Was thinking the same." Chad replied.
From their left the Dark Knight approached, both setting their eyes on him. But not a moment later their attention was redirected up high as someone touched down in front of them from the rooftops.
"I watched and heard everything, there will be no need for you to contact the Gotei Thirteen. I was just about to return to soul society when I felt the presence of those beings, and had you not jumped in when you did would have done so myself. From what I could tell you had the advantage so didn't bother interfering."
Kisuke lifted his hat somewhat, a grin taking shape.
"Lieutenant Iba Tetsuzaemon of the 7th Division, never imagined they'd send someone of your high rank to look over things in Kurosaki's absence."
The lieutenant shook his head.
"I've only been here for a couple hours in relief of the one normally stationed, something came up supposedly."
"That makes sense." Kisuke chuckled scratching at his hair, tossing the sphere shaped object to the lieutenant.
Tetsuzaemon faced the opposite way.
"I'm going to do a single sweep of town before I head back. Just as you don't like the idea of things, feels like an ambush...but what other choice do we really have."
With nothing else to say took off over the nearest roof. A couple feet from where they stood, Haiji regained consciousness and the first thing he noticed was the change in surroundings somewhat. He took notice of both Batman and Ichi/Kon but oblivious to the others. He pushed up slowly advancing toward the group. Ichi/Kon and Orihime situated beside Chad and Kisuke.
"You're allies of Kurosaki-kun?" Orihime looked them over.
"Yes they are, in some way or another. Haiji was a student at the academy," Ichi/Kon pointed to the karate club member, "And that's Batman. We didn't meet until after our departure from the academy to the second location containing the hollows."
"Academy, hollows?!" Chad questioned.
Ichi/Kon nodded, and the reveal only confused Chad more. Both he and Orihime were taken off guard by the way Batman dressed, almost menacing.
"I...I don't understand. Where exactly has Ichigo been for the past weeks?" Chad asked.
"I'll explain as much I can, but not here. Follow me back to my shop and I'll tell as much I can, but would assume Kon would have a much better grasp of what went on. I also look forward to hearing some of the stories of your little adventure. Did you by any chance get the name of their leader?"
Ichi/Kon shook his head.
"Nope." Kon replied.
It was then the Dark Knight stepped forward.
"But I did. He goes by Ultrabross and known as the king of their land, and might even have in depth information on what they've got planned. I managed a complete upload of his main system but never had the chance to look any of it over. As for Ichigo am uncertain of what happened. During a skirmish with the enemy were separated." Batman revealed a small mechanism from his belt.
"Well then," Kisuke grinned turning around, "Great to have someone as resourceful as yourself aboard. Come, lets head back to my shop and see what we find. I'd like to know how each of you acquainted with Kurosaki." Kisuke gazed over his shoulder at both Batman and Haiji.
Just as they took off police vehicles and fire trucks arrived on scene, questioning bystanders and putting out the fires.
XXX
Jascar and CO re appeared in the King's quarters, each bowing.
"You all did well. It is now a game of patience, the ball in the Gotei Thirteen's court. We must simply wait and see how they respond."
Each stood upright.
"No offence but that was really, really boring. Only Jascar and Morrigan-san got any action. A complete pointless trip Ultra-sama." Vixy's head lowered.
Ultrabross couldn't help but laugh.
"Love your tenacity young one, but can assure you your opportunity for battle is coming very soon. The Gotei Thirteen will have no choice but to accept the invitation and when they arrive will wipe them out. There's nothing better than home field advantage. They have exactly two days to make a decision and if they don't will fall to plan B."
"Plan B...what might that be?" Feyaglia questioned.
"If it comes to that will be discussed at that time. For now is best you all rest up, I doubt the shinigami's make a quick decision and strike immediately. But anything's possible so stay on high alert. You're all dismissed."
To Be Continue