Don't own Bleach. Nearly at the end of this story, Would you guys want a sequel?
Yoruichi volunteered to scout ahead along the rooftops to see if Tousen was in the area. Utsumi had rejected the idea at first until she reasoned that she could go in unnoticed and see if he is there. He accepted it and is now waiting just outside the storage room where the stopped to take a break. She wanted him to stay there to think about what he is going to say to Tousen. She had identified him as the most likely to tell him the truth because of his similar sense of justice to Utsumi. She thought that they might be able to reason with him on this point. That's what she hopes whether that will happen or not is another story. One thing she had learned about this situation is that you shouldn't expect anything to turn out the way you expect.
She had hopped from rooftop to rooftop looking out for Tousen. They had expected him to be with his Squad to avoid suspicion, however he was no where to seen as yet. She still had a way to go until she could be sure he's not here, but she has a feeling that something is going o go wrong. She just hoped that it doesn't go so wrong that Utsumi gets seriously hurt or worse. She knew he could handle himself if the time came to it, however she didn't want him feeling bad about killing these people if it could have been avoided.
Yoruichi hopped on top of the Squad 9 barracks for a better vantage point. She looked around the area near the barracks and she notices a small group of Shinigami surround a dark-skinned man she recognized as Tousen. She jumped down and ran for the storage container. She found him, he wasn't alone but it shouldn't be too hard to get him alone.
She arrived at the storage container and found Utsumi pacing like a caged animal. "Calm down, I'm back and I found him he's right near the barracks. Seeing as we are only talking to him it should be okay." She said leading him out of the room.
Utsumi was apprehensive about this plan. Would he listen and be willing to reason or would he immediately attack. He suspected that, after he destroyed Squad 13's barracks fighting against Kurpsutchi. He should have tried harder to avoid that fight or finish it before it escalated that far.
He headed to the Squad 9 barracks to confront Tousen about his involvement in the experiments. His plan has changed so many times that this has to work. If this doesn't work he doesn't know what he's going to do. He hoped Yoruichi could come up with a plan as he's all out of ideas short of attacking Aizen.
Utsui found Tousen surrounded by Shinigami. He approached him with trepidation. He was sure something was going to go wrong, there was something about the way Tousen is lingering in the place he'd be expected to be. Aizen was nowhere to be seen near the Squad 5 barracks. So why way Tousen here? he thought to himself. Utsumi considered leaving and coming back when Tousen was alone but knew that they could lose him that way and without another plan Tousen was their best choice. He was the most likely to abandon Aizen with the proper reason. Utsumi thought he knew how to get through to him.
They approached Tousen and before they could say aything he stated, "I don't know that Reiatsu, you must be the intruder." he stated.
This was the not the start that they had wanted. Utsumi and Yoruichi looked at each other and the cat leaped to the roof of the barracks to get out the way of the inevitable battle between the two. "I am, but I'm not here to hurt anyone." he was interrupted.
Tousen scoffed, "You people are destined to spill the blood of innocent people. It's just what you do, you don't look for any alternate solutions other than violence." he stated.
Utsumi bristled, he'd tried to avoid fights and when they were unavoidable he'd given them the option to leave. Utusmi blue eyes blazed, "No it's not. Apparently it's what Aizen does. Hurting people through experiments and you helped, you are no better than what he is!" he yelled passionately. He couldn't understand how a man, like Tousen, who had become a Shinigami to help people could be so easily tamed by Aizen.
Tousen looked thoughtful for a second, "I have no idea what you're talking about. It was the traitor Urahara who carried out those experiments. Justice was served." he said in a level tone. He was calm, under the pressure of Utsumi. He had nothing to worry about, Aizen's plan would make him more powerful than this whelp.
He could feel his anger rising, he had just insulted one of his friends, Utsumi could feel this getting heated the longer it went on, "You talk about justice but you have no idea what it is. How can justice be served when the real criminals are still free?"
Disagreeing, Tousen shook his head vigorously, "I know nothing of justice? I know more about the justice system in the Soul Society than most. I know how flawed it is. A special friend of mine was murdered and the criminal got away with it. I went to Central 46 demanding an audience, they threw me out like I was trash. I just wanted the needless bloodshed to stop." he said quietly, "So don't tell me I know nothing of justice!" He yelled.
Utsumi looked at Tousen coolly, "I understand getting justice for your friend, but what you did? What Aizen did? That is not justice. That was evil. I can't allow you to get away with it. Tell Central 46 that it was Aizen, get justice for my friends and I shall see about getting justice for yours." he tried to bargain.
Tousen smirked, "I have no idea what you are talking about. Aizen wasn't anywhere near the place where those traitorous bastards were." his voice growing increasingly cocky.
Frowning, Utsumi tried to think of another way to get Tousen on his side, I don't want to fight but it seems he doesn't want to help, he mused. "You say you want the bloodshed to stop yet here you are guilty of destroying the lives of the Shinigami you experimented on and those you framed for it. You're friend would be ashamed." he said trying to get Tousen to crack.
Tousen drew his Zanapkuto and pointed it at Utsumi's throat, "You didn't know her." He whispered menacingly.
Staring at Tousen with emotionless eyes, Utsumi held his ground, "I know she wouldn't want you to do this. She would want you to be person she knew. Not this monster who twisted the word justice to fit his actions." he said not taking his eyes of Tousen.
Tousen couldn't careless what this intruder said. He needed to dispose of him. If that meant bloodshed then so be it. He pulled back and said, "I think it's time I take care of this." He said coldly slashing down at Utsumi.
Utsumi managed to get his Zanpakuto out and blocked Tousen's attack. "This could have been prevented. You could have stopped this, Tousen. All you had to do was be honest with me." He said turning the tables, attacking Tousen. Utsumi got in a few early cuts. Utsumi backed away first "Just tell me Aizen was behind it all. I'll tell Central 46 you cooperated maybe you can get exiled." He said.
Tousen snorted, "Exiled for what exactly? I haven't done anything to go against the Soul Society. You, however, abandoned your Squad, conspired with known criminals to commit acts of treason and grievously harmed fellow Shinigami. Tell me who Central 46 are going to believe at this point?" Tousen said flying at Utsumi.
The idea that Central 46 would believe him on his word alone was laughable. Utsumi couldn't argue with that. He'd needed Tousen to turn on Aizen and it's looking less likely that he's going to do so. Utsumi needs another plan. Ichimaru is out of the question because by now he can sense Tousen in battle. "You're being manipulated. Aizen has taken your drive for justice and twisted it into something else entirely. You must know that." he said blocking Tousen's onslaught.
Tousen scowled, "He has done no such thing." he said swinging his Zanpakuto at Utsumi. Aizen isn't manipulating me. He shares my distaste for bloodshed. The Soul Society would be happy drowning in blood he thought to himself.
The cat looked on. That didn't go according to plan she mused. The damage this is going to cause could be high especially if Utsumi is forced to use Bankai. She still had no idea what it did, but from the power she could feel from the the training room, it was not something to be taken lightly. She watched as Utsumi and Tousen battled, sharing blows, cuts and scratches. I hope Utsumi doesn't need his Bankai for this she thought seeing the amount of Shinigami running out of the barracks to see the fight that is taking place.
Tousen shunpoes on top of a building in the area and looks down at Utsumi. "Suzumushi Nishiki, Benihiko." he says waving his Zanpakuto in a semi circle leaving a trail behind it. He stops and the trail turns into hundreds of blades.
The trail left by Tousen's Zanpakuto was threatening, Utsumi could feel it. Utsumi looked up at Tousen and the trail his Zanapkuto has left. His eyes widen, damn it, this is getting out of hand he thought. "Fusei o arainagasu ti seigi o mamoru, Seigi no Torento!" His Zanpakuto changed quickly and he yelled, "Kurenjingu no taki!" The water came through quickly and Utsumi directed it at Tousen's on coming blades hoping to deflect them. No luck, they kept coming, Utsumi shunpoed out of the way.
Tousen saw the waves come for him and shunpoed again. "That was unexpected."
The fact that Tousen dodged his attack was disheartening. Utsumi knew he'd have to use his other attack. It was more damaging to the surrounding area but he'd have to use it. He just hoped he wasn't forced to use Bankai.