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Trascender

"Are we almost there yet!?"

"No, damnit! You've been in the Dangai millions of times! You should know when we arrive dad!"

"Heh, just makin' sure you're still on your toes, Ichigo."

Ichigo deadpanned as he continued to dash down the long, winding tunnel to the Soul Society. Behind him, Isshin followed, a slight smirk on his face. However, it was soon replaced by a completely serious expression.

"...You sure you're ready for this...?"

"..."

Ichigo continued his jogging towards the end. As he crossed a certain threshold, the end of the blackness became clear, and he knew that Soul Society was nearby.

"Of course... it's too late to turn back now."

'What a dangerous Bankai... If I touch that blade... the stomach acid of Minazuki will completely finish me off.'

Dodging another swipe from Unohana, Juhabach twisted his body, swinging his blade to clash with Shinji's while reaching over and grabbing Jushiro, slamming him into the ground. Here the sound of incoming missile, he hopped on top of it, flying off into the air with it.

"Lanzador Verde!"

A large drilling attack pierce through the skies, colliding with the missile and detonating it in the air. Through the smoke and flames, Juhabach descended with rapid speeds, right towards Nel.

"It's over!"

Before he could reach Nel, a blade, coated in a sickly green substance, blocked his own. He locked gazes with the equally demented eyes of Unohana.

"You...!?"

"Heh..."

As her smile became more twisted, the blade of Juhabach began melting, leaving nothing more than a hilt. He tossed his hand back, causing a gigantic arrow to collide into the ground behind him. He reached back for his sword-like arrow, swiping it towards Unohana's face. She moved back before it could touch her, stabbing into his arm as she did so.

"...Got you..."

"...What...?"

Juhabach's eyes widened as his arm began paling, as if it was dying before his very eyes.

"My Bankai, Kashaku Nikutai, is a poison-based Zanpakuto... Watch the events unfold..."

As she spoke, his arm began to disentegrate before his very eyes. He rolled his eyes as he watched the hollowfying substance appear to rebuild his arm.

"...Tch... Did you forget?... My Hollow abilities wi-"

"...Will what?"

However, even that began turning green, as it faded to acidic dust.

"What... What the fuck!?"

"A villainess beyond all compassion, who spent many centuries crusading against Hollows... Did you think my poison would allow you to heal...?"

Juhabach hopped away, attempting to retreat away before halting in the air as a sudden pain in his shoulder prevented him from moving.

"Gaaaagggghhhh!"

"...Kashaku Nikutai..."

"Glad that's over..."

Halibel shrugged off the dead body of the former child of Juhabach, rolling her neck as she did so. Toshiro landed next to her, panting as he closed his eyes. A slight distance away from them, Rose gazed off towards the distant sky, seemingly searching for something.

"Captain Otoribashi, what is it?"

"...Kensei? Friend... what has happened?"

"Captain Muguruma? What's wrong with him...?"

However, the anger rolling through the waves of Reiatsu answered Toshiro's question for him, as he noticed the rapid movement of the clouds above him.

"What the... is that... an Espada's Ressureccion...!?"

Rose said nothing as he gazed towards the ground, a sad look in his eyes.

"...Kensei... whatever you do... don't fall to that Hollow again..."

"Agghh, Damnit! Only Unohana knows how to push this guy's buttons!"

Shinji crashed into the ground, next to Shunsui, who was waiting for the chance to strike.

"...Don't give up, Hirako... Retsu is our only hope right now. Her Bankai is the most useful, as there are too many of you for mine, and Jushiro is waiting for the perfect attack..."

"Man, we need some heavy hitters for this fight! Where's Kenpachi... or Kensei for that matter!?"

"That insolent man will do no good here... And neither will the Visored."

Unsurprised at the rocket that flew between the two, they both turned to see Sui Feng stumble towards them, dragging her gigantic Bankai along with her.

"...You're surely joking...? We need someone with a fast-paced Bankai to keep up with this man. All of our Bankai's are completely useless now except for Unohana."

"And what difference would he make?"

Both Shunsui and Shinji said nothing as they turned back to the battle, striking curiosity into Sui Feng.

"...You don't know Kensei at all, do you...?"

Sui Feng shook her head as she waited for her Bankai to reload a missile with her Reiatsu.

"...You said it yourself during the ceremony... When you screamed at him for disliking Grampa Yamamoto... There's a reason for that."

"...And it has nothin' to do with the exile... You see, he was like us... a member of the Onmitsukido... And like all members, he excelled in Hakuda and Flash Steps..."

"...But he took it a step farther than anyone should have... His Hakuda... is probably the equivalent of a Kenpachi's swordmanship... There is no competition."

"...Not even from Yoruichi."

Hearing her former master's name caused her next missile to completely miss Juhabach and destroy the wall behind him.

"Better than...!? Impo-"

"Very much so... She learned from him just as Kisuke and every other third seat before..."

The rank stated by Shunsui caused her to narrow her eyes in confusion, as she tried to think about it's connection.

"...They all share the same job... the job that perfects the hand-to-hand combat of a member of the Stealth Force."

Sui Feng's breathing visibly halted as she realized what job that was, as she watched Kisuke perform the same task over a century ago.

"The worst place... where Soul Reapers who are labeled as 'unnecessary assets' are sent, with no hopes of leaving... A brutal prison, that only the original Thirteen Divisions could fully appreciate... Even Yamamoto found it revolting, as it stood against his new principles."

Shinji began flexing his fingers as he felt the new wave of Hollow energy blast through the area. In reaction, he slid his hands down his face, invoking his own mask as he prepared to enter the fray.

"...Yes... that drill sergeant you know as Kensei... was the man who came up with the 'Maggot's Nest'... In some cases, you might consider him... worse... than any Kenpachi..."

Luce Bach covered his face with his cloak as the cruel and vicious Reiatsu lapped at his face.

"What... what the hell are you!?"

Within the black Reiatsu, two dark-red eyes pierced from beneath it's purple haze.

"RRRRAAAAAGGGGHHHH!"

Following the loud roar, the darkened silhouette slammed it's hands into the ground, launching Luce Bach through the air with it's heavy quake.

"Shit! This man... has he lost control to his-!?"

Before he could finish, a burst of wind nearly knocked him through a wall, but he rebounded off of it just in time. He narrowed his eyes at the Visored below him, who glared at him through a white mask, shaped like one of a hockey player.

"Becoming like these monsters won't save you any... in the end, I'll achieve victory anyway..."

However, he was shocked when, instead of attacking him, the Captain brought his trench knives up to his mask, breaking it and revealing his face. His hair laid flat against his forehead, absorbing the sweat. He sighed as the corpse of Lieutenant entered his vision.

"...I almost lost it for a second... I'll end this before that can happen."

"...He-Hello, Captain! This way, pl-please!"

"..."

Kensei watched the nervous Soul Reaper shuffled about, hurrying to give him the tour of the Ninth Division. Quite frequently, he heard random shuffling and giggling as he walked through the barracks.

"Hm..."

"So-Sorry, sir! Is this not satisfactory!?"

"No. I was wondering... why is the Third Seat leading me around...? What happened to the Lieutenant?"

The man's nervous nature revealed itself more when he began rubbing his neck and scratching his head.

"...Uhhhmmm... She's, uh..."

"Right here!"

Kensei turned and panicked as he saw a flash of black wrap around his neck.

"..."

"Are you really the new Captain!? You're so stupid looking!"

Grabbing the girl by her pink scarf, he held her up and stared into her eyes.

"...Why the hell is a kid here...?"

"Hey! I'm not a kid! I just... I don't grow quickly!"

"...Captain Urahara allowed her as Lieutenant. She was rather... fond of the child..."

"I'm not a child!"

As the young girl struggled to free herself, Kensei looked towards the heavens, desperate and waiting for a sign from the Spirit King.

How many do I lose... before it's enough...?

"...Obliterate everything, Tekken Tachikaze..."

The purple armbands of Tekken Tachikaze wrapped completely around both his hands and blades, forming gigantic gauntlets on his hands, along with greaves made of the same material. Raising his fist into the air, Kensei slammed back down with destructive force.

"TATSUMAKI!"

A large explosion of piercing wind erupted from the ground, enveloping Luce within it's grasp.

"No!"

Luce Bach formed a Reishi sword, similar to his father's, yet smaller. He attempted to slice through the winds, but the tip of his blade broke, causing him to rear back in fear and shock.

"...Tosen...!?"

Kensei fell to the ground, bleeding heavily from the wound that his Fifth Seat inflicted on him. He gazed across the forest floor to the tent, where he believed his lieutenant to be lying dead. However, he still heard her annoying voice, and tried to alert her as she walked out of the tent.

"Kensei! What are you doin'!? You can't just do push ups all day, y-"

Her words were caught in her throat as the blade of the blind traitor struck her in the back, and she crumpled into a heap in front of Kensei.

"Damn you, Tosen! What the hell is wrong with you!?"

"...Don't blame him... he was just following orders... Like a loyal subordinate."

Kensei turned and saw the crooked smirk on Sosuke Aizen, who stood in front of him with a glowing box held in his hands.

"You... Shinji's Lieutenant!? What the fu-!?"

Kensei couldn't finish as he began to violently twitch, his insides turning themselves out.

"Now, sit and watch... become my test subject..."

The last thing Kensei saw was the flash of white overtaking him and his Lieutenant, and could only rage to the night sky of his failure.

The tornado itself began to close in. Luce Bach watched as his impending death began to come closer to him, and he looked down at his bare hands.

"...I'm... I'm not dyin' like this! Not to some damn Soul Reaper!"

He reached to his blade, swinging it in an arc and slicing through the winds. He dove out from the Tornado, landing directly in front of an incoming hook. Moving back, he blocked it and reared his hand back to counter Kensei...

"Ikkotsu!"

...but Kensei literally beat him to the punch and slammed his heavy fist into Luce's incoming hand, destroying it and leaving behind a bloody mess and shattered bones.

"...sei..."

"..."

"Kensei!? Are you awake!?"

As he heard the voice rumbling in his ear, his eyes flashed open, glaring at the 'thing' that screamed at him.

"...Matsuri!? You're...!?"

"...Alive and what-not? Yep! Yoruichi saved us!"

Kensei looked at her before looking down at his own body. He looked back at Matsuri, who beamed at him with the happiest grin she could muster.

"...You look like you don't want me to be here, Kensei!"

"...Not really..."

As quickly as he said that, she began rolling on the ground, throwing a tantrum like a child.

"Mahh! Kensei's so mean!"

Kensei then hopped to his feet and began to walk away, leaving Matsuri to her own devices. However, he stopped and glared when she leaned down in his face from sitting on his shoulder.

"You know you like having me around! I brighten up your day!"

"...I hate bright days..."

"Stop being so depressing! You know I'm gonna be here, no matter what happens! Believe it!"

Kensei's eyebrows raised as she struck a thumbs-up pose.

"...Don't ever say that last bit... as a matter fact, don't say that entire sentence ever again... while we're at it, just shut up."

"No, Kensei!"

The kid... he was the same way... In a more mature manner, however...

"..."

"...You okay?"

Shuhei jumped as he felt a hand on his shoulder. He turned, noting his new Captain's appearance. Locking gazes with Kensei, he returned his gaze to the grave of Tosen.

"..."

"...Shuhei... Were you his right-hand man... or a pawn to be manipulated...?"

"... I thought I was... I might as well have been both."

"..."

"...But don't mind this at all, sir! I... I won't become like him!"

"There's nothing wrong with admiring Tosen... He was a fine man, even though his vision was a little cloudy... No pun intended, of course."

"No, sir... I meant... I won't ever leave your service! I'll always be here... In case you need me, of course!"

"Sokotsu!"

With his double punch, he blasted a hole into the gut of the Quincy, watching as his body dropped dead to the ground.

I'm sorry... this time... I can't even tell you to smile this time... I can't even do it myself.

As soon as he felt nothing from the body of the enemy, he turned and gazed at the body of his fallen Lieutenant. He dropped his head in shame, standing silent until he felt the sudden burst of Reiatsu from a nearby battle.

"Sorry kid... Duty calls..."

Kensei turned away, flashing into the air. A flash of white remained, and the lone, sleeveless haori landed on the corpse of Shuhei Hisagi.

But... I'll always be here... in case you need me...

"Soul Society! Finally!"

"Great, now we're on to the Spirit Palace!"

Ichigo panted as Ichigo's father gazed to the distant Shiba home.

"...Wait just a minute, Kurosaki... where are you going so soon...?"

Ichigo froze as he heard the voice behind him. A leg, dressed in dark leather, stepped out, followed by the entire body.

"...You...!? How did you ge-!?"

"Chad."

As the Dangai entrance began to close, Ginjo Kugo stepped out, his trademark smirk greased onto his face.

"...You don't look so happy to see me, eh, Kurosaki? And I even died just to make it here for you..."

"What did you do to Chad!?"

"...Nothing... It's not my fault that he was still trying to fight against Tsukishima's orders... He's being taking care of."

Before Ichigo could reach towards his blade, His father held his hand out to hold him back.

"No, Ichigo... I got him. You get to the palace."

"...For the first time ever, I'm not interested in you, pops. If you didn't hear, I killed myself just to make it here..."

"..."

"The only thing that's left... is the power of a Hollow... Which I'm quite sure you have."

Before Ichigo could retort, his newly-made left arm began glowing, almost as if it was fighting to tear itself away from his body.

"Finally... I was worried Chad might have duped us... Good thing Tsukishima's abilities work on anything..."

Ichigo said nothing as he fell to the ground, fighting the hand of his best friend. He was soon overshadowed by Ginjo, who held his Cross of Scaffold to Ichigo's neck.

"...Sorta like Deja Vu, ain't it?"

Notes

-Had writer's block for minute until I watched Zero Dark Thirty yesterday, which inspired me to create a story for the military man Kensei.

-(523) Dat Unohana rape face.

Trivia:

-Kashaku Nikutai is a poison type, with many different poison effects laced onto his blade. This is why she can find antidotes for all of Mayuri's poisons.

-I always wondered about Kensei's strength. I understood that the Captain's didn't want to kill him, but I found it odd that he could take them on, Hollowfied, but a hundred years later, by which time he should have been mastered his Visored powers, he loses to Wonderweiss? You could say that the major alternative to that was "How much stronger, compared to the other Espada/Soul Reapers, was Wonderweiss?", but I felt like he should have had a bigger contribution that what Kubo was giving him. And I thought it fit that the character, who's comparable to a drill sergeant, should have created the prison known as the 'Maggot's Nest' (Which in military movies, most drill sergeants call the recruits maggots).

-Kensei's Gauntlets and Greaves were based from Devil May Cry's Beowulf, Gilgamesh, and Ifrit weapons.

-Ikkotsu and Sokotsu are "Single Bone" and "Double Bone" respectively. These are the attacks that Yamamoto uses against Wonderweiss.

-Originally, I was going to kill Kensei off and let Shuhei live, but I felt the "Pass the Torch" scenes were already done with Unohana and Isane, so I did the opposite.