Don't own Bleach. It came to my attention when writing this, that I have no idea how to write fight sequences. I can imagine them playing out in my head frame by frame, but getting that to translate on paper is difficult. Tip of the cap to those who can write epic fight scenes. I have a poll on my Profile about this story, if you can take some time and check it out. Tell me what you think so far.
After a hard day of training with Urahara, Utsumi decided that he wanted to go out and explore the world of the living. He hasn't had the chance to go exploring this strange world since he got there. He wanted to see the sights of the human world, or at least in the area where he is staying. He had heard stories of the human world from returning Shinigami. He enjoyed hearing about them but wants to see for himself what humans do with their lives and the human architecture.
Utsumi wandering around the streets observing humans and their behavior patterns and compared it to Shinigami. The humans always seem to be in hurry to get to places. Whether it was their home or place of work Utsumi didn't know, they were always rushing around. Whereas Shinigami all had their places to be, they didn't seem to be as chaotic as the humans. Then again maybe Utsumi was biased, what may seem chaotic to him, maybe the norm for the humans.
He entered a store, it was filled with strange-looking items of clothing. They looked tight and restrictive. Uncomfortable. He had noticed that humans seemed to prefer tighter fitting clothing, presumably to show off a well-formed physique to attract the opposite sex. Utsumi thought they looked ridiculous.
After a few more clothing stores he decided to look at a park. It was just across the road, it was surrounded by trees and a black, metal entered the park and found it had a large body of water in the middle of it. Maybe looking at calm water would help Seigi no Torento? it was a ridiculous idea but he figured it would be worth a try. It was striking the water was so still he could see his reflection. His thoughts turned to his Zanpakuto and how she was faring, whether 'her ocean' is calmer today. He hoped so, they may have gotten off on the wrong foot but now they seem to be growing together.
Utsumi continued his walk around the water wandering where to go next, should he just head back to Urahara's or carry on exploring this town. He opted to continue exploring, wanting to give himself a break of Urahara, Tessai, Yoruichi and training for a day. He just wanted a break from everything and let his mind go blank for a while, was that too much to ask?
He shunpoed away from the park in search for his next area to explore. He liked the world of the living, it was a shame that he couldn't visit under better circumstances. He liked how everything was different. Different shapes, sizes, colors. The Soul Society seemed drab and boring compared to the world of the Living. He hoped that when everything has been decided he would be able to come back and visit.
He found himself by the stream where he had trained with Siegi no Torento. He sat on the rock, picked up a stick and prodded a small stone around. He found himself thinking of Yoruichi and how she has helped him grow. Not just stronger but more confident in his abilities. She was the one that has picked him up when he was flat on his face in the dirt of the training grounds. She also sat and let him cry on her shoulder after breaking down thinking about his life in Kusajishi. The least he could do for her is get her the choice to be able to go home. The same could be said for Urahara and Tessai, they have all worked so hard to train him. He owed them more than what he could give.
He felt a strong Reiatsu approach. He turned and saw him. His dark grey eyes. Could this be what Seigi no Torento meant when she said something is coming? Utsumi knew they would be here sooner than later but he thought they'd send more people if they intend to apprehend him. The thought occurred to him, "Are you here to kill me?" he asked without wavering.
Tsukino smirked, "Yes, I am going to kill you. I am Tsukini Hideki of Squad 5. Don't worry, it'll be fun." He said tilting his head to the side. "Takaku tobu, Fukushū Fenikkusu!" The orange hilt turned into a fiery gold with a matching feathered guard. The blade had turned into a faded orange with a golden hue. "You know, I hope you put up a fight." He said smirking as the wings on his back to shape.
Utsumi stared blankly at the man, his blue eyes became dull. So much for a peaceful day he thought. ""Fusei o arainagasu ti seigi o mamoru, Seigi no Torento!" He yelled. His curved blue blade glowing, "I guess I can't talk you out of this?" seeing no response he sighed and shunpoed to him. Almost catching him off guard. Tsukino got in a lucky deflection before taking to the skies. He swung his Zanpakuto over his head and yelled "Kurenjingu no taki!" The water coming from behind him came rushing at Tsukino. He dodged it. Utsumi came flying out of the water and was on Tsukino quickly.
Swinging and slashing, the battle was getting intense, Utsumi shunpoed around like Yoruichi had taught him and wounds were given and received by both men. Utsumi was cut on the arms and torso. Tsukino was cut across the face and torso. Their Reiatsu was rising all the time effecting the environment. Utsumi was attacking, fiercely striking Tsukino, who just smirked.
Utsumi's brow furrowed in confusion."What are you smirking at?" Utsumi asked.
Tsukino responded by grabbing Utsumi and pulling him into a bear hug. Tsukino took flight and headed skywards. "My Zanpakuto has an ability where it takes the number of my wounds and multiplies my physical strength by the number of wounds I've received. I wouldn't try and struggle, you might make things worse." They travelled up until the air became too thin. "Sukai Bakudan!" Tsukino's wings began to glow until to set ablaze and Utsumi was fired from Tsukino's grasp and with a fireball engulfing his body he falls back down to Earth.
Utumi was burning up. He could feel his Shihakusho burn away and the fire sear his flesh. His thoughts go to Old Lady Kameyo for Kusajishi. The woman who raised him. To the faceless Shinigami who found him and took him to the academy. Then to his Captain who had seen something in him that he couldn't see himself. Then to Urahara and Tessai who have tried their best to make him as strong as they possibly can. Siegi no Torento, who has given him the power to protect those who are weaker than he is, who he has failed again. He can feel the world coming up on him when his thoughts turn to Yoruichi. Although she was initially against helping him, she became the one he spent most of his time with. She became his best friend. He had failed her as well, he had promised her that she would have the choice to return home. I should stop making promises I can't keep. As his Reiatsu began to fade, images for These people flashed through his mine, Old Lady Kameyo, the faceless Shinigami, Captain Kyoraku, Seigi no Torento and finally Yoruichi. "Kaiyō nami!" He called. A pillar of water came crashing down from the sky directly above him.