Don't own Bleach.
Yoruichi made it to the training grounds easily. No one followed her. Damn it Kaito, this wasn't the plan, I was supposed to help you. she thought. She walked over to the portal and activated it. It hummed and glowed, she could feel the vibrations through the floor. She thought about Kaito, he was going to fight Head Captain Yammamoto and Kenpachi Kiganjo. He's going to need Bankai and a lot of luck to escape alive she thought. She wanted to be there with him, to help him. There is no way he can take on both by himself. The pacing and repetitive action eased her mind but that constant feeling of helplessness, how can I help you if I'm down here? she though.
Back on Sokyoku Hill, Kenpachi and Utsumi had fought with sealed Zanpakuto. Their intensity evenly matched. Kenpachi had cut Utsumi several times across his sides and shoulders. Utsumi was struggling to keep up with Kenpachi's skill. He was in another league to all he had faced. There was no way to compare them, the gap was astronomical. Kenpachi had cut through Utsumi's defenses as if he were still at the academy. There's no way I'm going to be able to beat him at this rate, Yoruichi is safe though.
The thought of this monster getting his hands on Yoruichi was enough to give Utsumi a second wind and managed to slice through Kenpachi's haori and bloody his side. The big man barely winced as he kept up his offense. He was relentless. It was abnormal. The attacks were so fierce sparks flew every time Utsumi managed to get a block in. Utsumi is barely able to withstand any of his attacks. Utsumi pushes himself away from Kenpachi. He looked at the slope leading down to the entrance of the Training grounds and saw a familiar body standing there, Sui Feng? What is she doing here? he thought, he managed to catch her eye and gave her look to say 'she's fine'.
She had to reach Yoruichi before Yammamoto did, when she arrived at Sokyoku Hill her stomach dropped as she saw Kenpachi wailing on Utsumi. She approached the grounds and couldn't see Yoruichi, either form, anywhere. She caught Utsumi's eye as he managed to get a free second from battle. She saw the look in his eye, it was one she welcomed. He took care of it she sighed in relief. She gave him a subtle and grateful nod to let him know she understood his message. She had to stay here now, as Yammamoto would question why she left.
Breathing hard, leaking blood from every cut he'd suffered, "Fusei o arainagasu ti seigi o mamoru, Seigi no Torento!" He called his Zanpakuto. The curved blue blade with its usual blue glow, that seemed to be getting brighter the further he got in the Soul Society, the purple ribbon swaying in the wind. "Kurenjingu no taki!" The water came with such force, stronger than it had ever been, surging towards Kenpachi. The hulking man's eyes widen as he is submerged in water. He flails and struggles to get out but can't. His vision is blurring, his arms had less force to them as the moved in the water.
His Zanpakuto began to glow. He came soaring out of the water, remarkably quick for a man of his size. His Zanpakuto changed into a double-bladed sword with a black hilt. Kenpachi twirled it round with a flourish before re-engaging Utsumi in combat. They battled with their Shikai at a much more evenly balanced rate. They were both slashing and hacking at each other with such vigor that it seemed almost unnatural at the speed they were going. Utsumi had a tough time at first getting to grips with the double-bladed Zanpakuto but once he got accustomed to it and knew how to defend against it and attack it he began attacking full on.
This man is a monster, Kaito. We are going to have to use Bankai. His Zanpakuto said. He agreed, he couldn't take much more of this. This man was a freak of nature. His size and strength were a force in themselves let alone adding his Zanpakuto to the mix. He didn't want to use this yet, it's too soon in the battle. If he could ware him down enough, he could end it with a Bakudo. "Kaiyō nami!" The water surrounded them cutting them off from the spectators. The water kept pulsing down around them.
Looking at the technique, Kenpachi scoffed, "What is this? Some form of barrier? Maybe you should have put yourself on the outside." He mocked. The water continued to form around them. Ignorant to what was going on around him, Kenpachi didn't notice that the water was closing in around them.
Sui Feng looked at the pillar of water what kind of technique is that? she wondered. She noticed it change slightly now and then. Is it getting smaller? she questioned. She'd seen water Zanpakuto before but never one with a technique like this. She can see what Yoruichi had seen in him, the potential.
The water was still inching its way closer as they battled, Utsumi kept his eye on the water. Just a little further he chanted in his mind. He slashed at Kenpachi, Kenpachi slashed back. Utsumi noticed the water was where he needed it to be, he kicked him into the water. Kenpachi flailed around as Utsumi erupted the water and Kenpachi went flying the other end of the hill. "Bakudo #61 Rikukojoro" the six beams of light blasted into Kenpachi's large abdomen. He took pause and looked down.
The large man eyed the binding spell with mirth, "You really think this can stop me?" he said smashing the spell with his Zanpakuto. "Now, you die!" He yelled charging Utsumi. Their Zanpakutos clashed into each others sparks erupting from from the point of contact. Kenpachi easily winning the struggle of strength and kicked Utsumi way as if he were swatting a fly. He leaped in the air and came down slamming his blade down on Utsumi. Blocking it, Utsumi sunk into the ground and the Reiatsu causing ripples in the air. Kenpachi landed back on the ground and began a flurry of glancing blows, power attacks and lunges against Utsumi. There's no way he can last that much longer.
He could feel the blood trickle down from his head, neck, shoulders. He was bleeding from everywhere. His hands were hurting, he gripped his Zanpakuto as a lifeline. You have to use it now Kaito, there's no other way. We have to survive. We lost this round. It's now about survival. His Zanpakuto rationalized. He was inclined to agree, he better use it now while he's still alive. He gripped the hilt of his Zanpakuto with both hands. The bright blue glow caught everyone's attention. Yammamoto cracked an eye open, Kyoraku and Ukitake observed from a distance and Sui Feng looked on wide-eyed. The purple ribbon picked up pace as the winds picked up. The sky clouded over, it became a menacing grey. There were flashes of lightening and cracks of thunder as it began to rain. Utsumi, with glowing blue blade yelled "Bankai!" Utsumi's hilt turned white, while the blade morphing back into a katana, with a permanent blue glow. The round guard turned a dark silver with an intricate design of waves going round it. The purple ribbon turned to silk and flowed in the strong winds as the rain crashed down "This is over Kenpachi Kiganjo." he promised.
The rain bombarded them from above. Utsumi's hair clung to his forehead. He moved quicker in Bankai as he caught Kenpachi off guard and cut side again. The big man took a step back, "You call that a Bankai? It's pathetic." He said attacking Utsumi alternating which blade he attacks with keeping Utsumi on his toes. Utsumi has more maneuverability with this sword but still got caught out and cut several times across his chest. The rain washed the blood away instantly and the wounds sealing his wounds shut with a barrier leaving Kenpachi speechless, "Neat trick, but let's see it heal you if I take off your head!" he bellowed, anger fueling his onslaught. Slashing at Utsumi's neck, Kenpachi was roaring at the top of lungs. Utsumi deflected blow after blow until Kenpachi duped him and stabbed him through the stomach stopping Utsumi dead in his tracks.
Damn, he got me was his thought as he hit the ground. The rain splashing around him as he kneel in the soaked mud of Sokyoku Hill. He looked around him, Kenpachi sheathing his sword, Yammamoto turning and shunpoing away and Sui Feng just standing there staring at him. The thunder roared and the lightning flashed, Utsumi pushed himself back up, using his sword to hold his weight. "I'm not done yet." He said getting Kenpachi's attention. His eyes turned electric blue, he stared a hole in the huge back of Kenpachi, "Ōshanzukōru!" Utsumi called. The rain got heavier, the thunder got louder and the lightening got closer. Utsumi's Zanpakuto glowed a deep ocean blue. Utsumi's injuries stopped bleeding from the rain. The rain is drawn to Utsumi's Zanpakuto like a moth to the flame. The more water that is landing on it the brighter it glowed. It quickly began to glow white and then he formed a large ball of water around Kenpachi trapping him inside. He tried to escape with no success. His arms and legs kicking and punching as he tried to escape. Utsumi used his Reiatsu to start shrinking the water cage, starting to crush Kenpachi, The pressure of the water forcing Kenpachi's large frame to bow. The on lookers were staring wide-eyed at the large Captain being crushed. Utsumi released the pressure and freeing Kenpachi. The large man staggered for a moment before collapsing forward, "This is only part of my Bankai, I'm letting you live Kenpachi Kiganjo." he said before falling forward, I failed was his last thought as he collapsed in he wet mud and everything went black.
Sui Feng seeing him face down in the mud decided she'd help Yoruichi by helping him. She grabbed him put him over her shoulders in a fireman's carry and shunpoed down the hill to the training grounds where Yoruichi was. She may not agree with how he went about doing it, but his cause was a just one, she owed him this. At least this way, she can say goodbye to Yoruichi.
Yoruichi had lost count on how long she had paced in front of the Portal but it had been much too long for her liking. All he should have done was distract them long enough to get away she thought angrily. He's making her worry, part of the reason she came here was because she was worried for him and now here she is, in the Soul Society worrying about him. She can see the funny side of it but now she is worried sick. She heard grunting come from the entrance, she rushed over there and found Sui Feng carrying Utsumi across her shoulders. "What happened, is he okay?" she asked in a hurry. Sui Feng walked into the training grounds near the portal.
Putting Utsumi down on the floor, Sui Feng shook her head, "He'll live. He did a real number on Kenpachi. He's unconscious upstairs. You need to go. Now." Sui Feng said turning to live.
Seeing Sui Feng again hadn't been as bad as she thought it would be. She will miss her old friend when she left, "Goodbye Sui Feng." She said knowing that she wouldn't be seeing her old pupil again for a very long time.