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Urahara sat at the round table with Tessai and Yoruichi. They thought it was about time they came together and gave a summary on how Utsumi is progressing in the different fields. Tessai has been training Utsumi in the different forms of Kido while Yoruichi and Urahara has been training Utsumi in Shunpo and combat techniques respectively.
Tessai decided to speak up first, "Our young master Kaito has far exceeding my expectations, "His Bakudo is getting incredibly strong, he is proficient in most all of the techniques. His Hado is improving quickly as he tackles each technique. The only downside is that his ability to create and maintain barriers is weak in comparison." A subtle look of pride on Tessai's face as he explains that his student is doing well for the most part.
Urahara spoke next, "Well, young Kaito's technique has certainly come along. His Reiatsu is increasing as well, much more than I thought it would. He could easily best Lieutenants with his Shikai." He said smiling before growing serious, "However, as we know, that won't be enough. He will need to learn Bankai. He won't be able to take on any Captain at his current level. No matter the time it takes he will have to learn Bankai before even considering going to the Soul Society." He said sipping his tea.
Yoruichi was last, "His Shunpo, as of now, could easily beat any Lieutenant. Hell it could match most Captain's. However, I'm not going to allow him to go over there knowing that I could still help him get faster." She stated.
Urahara just smirked, "Looks like our Yoruichi has a soft spot for our young master Kaito." He said in jest.
Yoruichi frowned, "It's not that. He may not have started this with us in mind, he may not being doing this for us. But we stand to benefit from it should he succeed, be it going back to the Soul Society or at least having the choice. I'm going to make sure I give him the best chance to succeed. It's the least I could do." she said before she stalked out of the room heading for the stairs leading to the underground training area.
Utsumi sat meditating with his Zanpakuto on his lap. He sat trying to clear his mind. Over the last two months there has been nothing from the Soul Society. Nobody to take him back, nobody to kill him. Nothing. It seemed odd, given the circumstances he'd assumed he'd be wanted for questioning about the events leading up to Urahara's exile and whether he was involved or not. Now though, he needs to clear his mind in order to talk with his Zanpakuto.
The waves were wilder today. They seemed restless. He arrived at the beach to find Seigi no Torento sat iat the very back of the beach, knees brought up to her chest, arms wrapped around them and resting her chin on her arms. She looked troubled, like something doesn't sit right with her for some reason. Utsumi approached her cautiously and sat down next to her. She spoke first, "What do you want now Kaito?" she asked in a caustic tone. Although her face gave nothing away to how she was feeling
Utsumi wasn't used to an acid tongue from the Spirit, cold detachment? Sure but this was odd. "What's wrong?" he asked.
She pointed to the water and the waves crashing around and the tide moving erratically, "It's not supposed to be like that." she said her face still void of emotion. "It's not right. Something is coming Kaito." she said.
Kaito sighed, this was the Spirit he was used to, "I'm doing all I can out there." he started, he looked at he woman sitting next to him, "I've still got a while to go until I head back to the Soul Society but I want you to know that I'm getting stronger." he said hoping to at least lift her spirits a little.
The spirit just stared blankly at the unsettled ocean and sighed, "I know." She said simply before standing up and speaking again, "Look at what they are doing to my ocean Kaito." she said plainly.
Kaito smiled at his Zanpanuto's spirit. "I guess I shall leave you to it. I hope your ocean calms down soon." he said standing up and walking away.
Seigi no Torento turned to face him, still looking blankly at him "I do too. Goodbye Kaito." She said before looking back at the ocean silently willing it to calm down.
Utsumi woke up to find Yoruichi sitting opposite him. smiling at him, "So how is she?" she asked referring to his Zanpakuto.
Utsumi sighed dramatically, "She's an enigma. She's as she always is except this time she was angry. 'Her' ocean is getting a bit rough and she doesn't like it. She says that something is coming."
Yoruichi nodded, "I think that it's time for more training, loser has to wash the winners back!" She yelled as he pushed him back "Tag! You're it." she said as she shunpoed off shortly followed by Utsumi.