Bleach Returning War Part One Chapter 12, a bleach fanfic

Returning War Part 1

Chapter 12 The Harpy Sisters' Assault, Rangiku's Dilemma

(Tenkai Kecchu; Replica Karakura Town)

"These tools are trying my patience, I should just slaughter them all along with the soul reapers but at least they're providing interesting entertainment" said Sennken still smiling from within his fiery prison.

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"Growl, Heinako!" shouted Rangiku easily surrounding herself and her three arrancar opponents in a dome of ash.

"Didn't you learn anything? This can't stop us!" shouted Milanesa as the three female arrancar dispersed the dome by releasing their spiritual pressure.

"Damn it these girls are stronger than I thought it's too bad Momo's not here to back me up like last time" thought Rangiku distancing herself using flash step.

"That was rather dangerous girl someone could've gotten hurt" said Mismo appearing behind Rangiku.

"Uh" grunted Rangiku as the arrancar's sword slashed her shoulder, sending her flying.

"You're all mine!" shouted Nespira drop-kicking Rangiku in the head.

"Ugh" grunted Rangiku regaining her footing.

"Hm" snickered the three arrancar glaring at Rangiku.

*CLASH*

"Hm I'll give Senken credit for one thing he's much more selective with his arrancars than Aizen was we've all managed to survive our encounters but not without overexerting our abilities or overtaxing our bodies to the point of death, I hope Rangiku will be alright" thought Toshiro sending a wave of ice at Arpia only for the arrancar to hold it in her hand.

"I know what your thinking and you'd be correct" said Arpia.

"Huh, and what would that be?" asked Toshiro glaring at Arpia.

"That our power far surpasses that of you soul reapers, the only reason you've gotten this far is because our associates have either let their guard down or they were defeated by your comrades' sheer will to live in which case they've overtaxed themselves to either the point of exhaustion or death" explained Arpia.

"Hm, and so what if that is what I'm thinking?" asked Toshiro in a puzzled seriousness.

"My point being is that in a fight against me you must have a clear mind…or you'll die" said Arpia appearing behind Toshiro with sonido, preparing to strike with her twin daggers.

*CLASH*

"So what?" shouted Toshiro sending another ice wave at Arpia only for the espada to dodge and charge.

*CLASH*

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"Hyaaa!" shouted Shunsui and Jushiro in unison as they charged at Ochocientos.

"Hm fools" said Ochociemtos rapidly throwing and retracting his sword at the two captains by holding onto a thread at the end of the grip.

"Heads up Jushiro" warned Shunsui.

"Right" said Jushiro taking a defensive stance.

*CLASH*

"You got a pretty interesting style of combat friend" said Shunsui in an observant and sarcastic tone as he charged at Ochocientos who just parried the captain's switch-handed strikes.

"Yaaa!" shouted Jushiro charging from behind.

"Too slow" said Ochocientos grasping onto Jushiro's arm and tossed him away but regained his stance beside Shunsui.

"Well I'm impressed not many people can survive this long against the two of us at once but then again you're skills are quite impressive for an arrancar with a chip on his shoulder" said Shunsui.

"I see that for you two fifty years has done very little to diminish your fighting skills but it doesn't matter, I will have my vengeance against you two that is a promise" said Ochocientos swinging his sword in circles.

"Terrific and yet we're still slightly in the dark as to why your seeking vengeance against us in the first place, I don't suppose there's a chance of us discussing this over a bottle of sake is there?" asked Shunsui in a sarcastic tone.

"Still hasn't sunken in yet has it well I guarantee you that before this battle is done it will" said Ochocientos continuing his rapid blade throwing.

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"Huhuhuhuhu" panted Rangiku keeping Heinako's ash surrounded around her while her arrancar opponents kept their gazes on her.

"Hey girls do you mind if I check out of this fight?" asked Nespira to her sisters in an annoyed tone.

"Say what now?" said Milanesa in rebuttal.

"Dare I ask why sister?" asked Mismo.

"Come on this chick is completely out of her league I give her five more minutes tops before we throw her out with the garbage; Hey bitch I wouldn't hold it against you if you turned tail and ran or at least ran to your captain to get his help at least then you'd have a chance of at least taking one of us out" said Nespira annoyed.

"Ugh" grunted Rangiku using flash step to try and gain some distance only to be caught be Nespira.

"Didn't you hear me I told me it's fucking useless!" shouted Nespira tossing her away.

"Lets try this again" said Rangiku attempting to attack Nespira with Heineko.

"How many times are you gonna make me say it, taking on the three of us is suicide!" shouted Nespira countering with a bala then charged at Rangiku.

"Hm" said Rangiku with an unflinching glare.

"What! Ugh!" said Nespira in shock as she was attacked in mid-air by a large and familiar blast wave of spirit energy.

"Uh! Who…Are…You?" asked Rangiku addressing a shihakusho-wearing figure behind her in shock.

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"Hm now there's a presence I haven't felt in a while but I wonder what he's doing here so soon? Oh well it doesn't matter really he'll just die with the rest of them" smiled Senken still trapped in his fiery prison.

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*CLASH*

"You let your guard down for a split second there" said Arpia holding Toshiro off with her daggers.

"Ya so what of it?" inquired Toshiro.

"Another has joined this battle we can both feel it" said Arpia.

"This is news to me" said Toshiro firing an ice wave at Arpia only for the espada to melt it in her hand.

"Very well then we'll leave it alone for now" said Arpia in an unfazed tone.

"Of all people to back us up why'd it have to be him? He's just as much of a loose cannon as his son" thought Toshiro.

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"Hm so he's arrived, it's a little sooner than expected though" said Yamamoto viewing the situation with one opened eye.

"Who are you talking about sir?" asked Chojiro.

"Isshin Kurosaki" said Yamamoto in a firm tone.

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"So you're Ichigo's father?" inquired Rangiku.

"Ya the name's Isshin Kurosaki but reacquainting with old allies will have to wait for now Lieutenant Matsumoto" said Isshin facing the other two female arrancar.

"Right and I'm grateful for the help" said Rangiku redrawing Heinako once more.

"Are you done yet old man? Because I'm still alive over here!" rang out Nespira's voice as a bala came at Rangiku.

"Heinako!" shouted Rangiku shielding herself using an ash shield.

"There she is, Getsuga Tensho!" shouted Isshin firing the dense blast wave of spirit energy at Nespira only for the arrancar to dodge.

"So you're the one responsible for damaging me like this, gotta say you got some pretty decent skills for an old man but it doesn't matter we'll kill the both of you" said Nespira as all three arrrancar drew their weapons.

"Hm" said Rangiku and Isshin in unison with grim looks on their faces.

"Milanesa, Mismo lets take care of these fools and finally get around to assisting Sister Arpia" shouted Nespira.

"She really needs to calm down" said Milanesa.

"You're the one who wanted to leave this battle to the two of us, I believe you said it was because you were bored" said Mismo.

"Although you do have a point this time" said Mismo and Milanesa in unison as the three arrancars charged at Rangiku and Isshin.

"Hold up you three" said Senken's voice ringing into the arrancars' minds.

"Lord Senken" said the three in unison stopping their charge.

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"Be careful when facing that man standing before you for he is Isshin Kurosaki, a soul reaper of such immense strength even Aizen had trouble fighting him; it should also be noted that he is also the father of Substitute Soul Reaper Karin Kurosaki and the Squad 5 Captain Ichigo Kurosaki" said Senken telepathically communicating with the three female arrancar

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"Right" said Nespira, Mismo and Milanesa in unison as they charged again.

"Old man you're the first to go!" shouted Nespira preparing to strike.

"Please don't even try" said Isshin flicking his finger, sending all three arrancar flying in separate directions and on three separate collision courses.

"Damn it!" shouted Nespira.

"Ngh" grunted Milanesa.

"Oh dear" said Mismo

*FWOOM*

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"Well would ya look at that I guess the old saying is true; Like father, like son" said Shunsui turning to the area of the destruction.

"You're right, Isshin hasn't lost a bit of his power from the old days and speaking of the old days I'm already starting to put some pieces together about our opponent here" said Jushiro.

"So am I so what do ya say we start getting serious here espada" said Shunsui.

"Against arrogant fools like you I don't need to use all my strength besides you haven't proven to me that I need to use full force" said Ochocientos throwing his sword around.

"Ah come on don't be a buzz kill, it would give us a chance to bond and fully understand each other, I'm especially interested in fully understanding you" said Shunsui in a comedic seriousness.

"And yet all I wish to do is kill you as quickly as possible and yet you're one to talk you haven't drawn your second blade yet" said Ochocientos.

"What this old thing well they're not meant to be used together right away I only use it when I don't have enough room to work with the big sword but since you know so much about us I'm guessing you already knew that" said Shunsui.

"You're right I did know that I've spent this entire battle observing everything about your fighting style including the size of your swords" said Ochocientos.

"Oh, you've peeked my interest espada so please amuse me" said Shunsui smiling.

"The sword your carrying now is a long sword while the one you've kept sheathed is your short sword these two blades are also directly linked with the fighting style your used to when you activate your shikai Katen Kyokotsu, of course when your not using both blades you like to shift sword hands like you did to parry my swinging sword technique a few moments ago, don't go bullshitting Kyoraku I know for a fact I've put you in a situation to use that second blade" explained Ochocientos.

"Well that's the second time an arrancar's figured me out, I'm sure you also knew right off the bat I was ambidextrous but didn't want to completely leave me in awe, truth is what I'm truly shocked about is that you know my shikai's name and it's a little creepy!" said Shunsui swiping at Ochocientos.

"Ugh" grunted Ochocientos dodging.

"And your quick too aren't ya!" shouted Shunsui rapidly switching his hand and swiping again only for Ochocientos to dodge seconds before contact.

"I underestimated you, you increased reaction time to a fraction of a second causing the difference in your sword arm's reach to be minimal not to mention your speed with the swing has also increased, you're as powerful as I thought" said Ochocientos resorting to normal swordplay.

"Thanks for the compliment" said Shunsui swinging his sword.

*CLASH*

"Hm this arrancar holds an enormous amount of hatred towards us, he says it happened fifty years ago and that we killed every single one of his kin leaving himself as the sole survivor that really isn't much to go on with but his fighting style in itself is very familiar not to mention quick and effective almost like a…oh no it can't be" thought Jushiro thinking back.

(Flashback; 50 Years Ago Hueco Mundo, The Cave of Fangs)

Spider hollows litter the cave, keeping to themselves until an explosion resonated from the entrance

*FWOOM*

"Well here we are" said Shunsui in his casual tone, walking into the cave with Jushiro.

"Ya, alright men lets make this fast and as clean as possible" ordered Jushiro in a hesitant tone with a solemn look on his face.

"YAAAAGH!" yelled a large battalion of soul reapers that began cutting down one spider hollow after another.

"Shunsui is it right we're doing this?" asked Jushiro.

"Whether it's right or not doesn't matter at the moment, orders are orders and remember if we didn't do this then the spiritual balance would be destabilized due to them constantly feeding on the very spirit energy that allows Hueco Mundo to exist" explained Shunsui.

"I hope you're right Shunsui" said Jushiro.

(Flashback Ends)

"It seems the past really has come back to haunt us, be careful Shunsui" thought Jushiro watching Shunsui fight.

"Hya!" shouted Shunsui thrusting his sword down on Ochocientos.

*CLASH*

"Your skills are impressive" said Shunsui putting pressure on his sword causing Ochocientos to lose his balance in the sword clash.

"Damn you, stop screwing with me!" cursed Ochocientos as he kicked Shunsui away from him.

"Aw do I have to?" asked Shunsui in a sarcastic tone as he charged with full force at Ochocientos.

"You'll have to if you wanna keep your head!" shouted Ochocientos as he began throwing his sword around once more by holding onto the thread at the end of the hilt.

"In that case I better not mess around anymore" said Shunsui as he turned his head slightly effectively dodging the thrown blade.

"That's what I've been telling you to do from the beginning of this fight" said Ochocientos in a comical annoyance as he retracted his blade and gripped the hilt firmly in his hand, effectively changing his stance from long to close range once more.

"Then lets get started" said Shunsui drew his second blade and charged at Ochocientos.

*CLASH*

"U…Unbelievable" said Rangiku still in shock at the sheer power that Isshin unleashed.

"Are you okay Lieutenant Matsumoto?' asked Isshin turning to the awestruck lieutenant while stretching his neck.

"Y…Ya I'm fine but anyway what are you doing here?" asked Rangiku.

"Urahara sent me on ahead to buy him more time, he's currently testing several different ways to apply his serum to Senken's nearly indestructible body and lets just say he didn't think you guys would be able to survive long enough for him to complete his work" said Isshin smirking.

"Sometimes we really loathe that man and yet we're still grateful he's on our side" thought Rangiku rubbing her temple.

"Anyway where are my son and daughter at?" asked Isshin.

"I'd imagine Ichigo and the other captains we sent through the garganta are cleaning up the mess Senken left behind in Hueco Mundo, Karin should be on her way to this battlefield though" explained Rangiku.

"That's good to hear" said Isshin.

"Isshin do you mind me asking what you did to those three?" asked Rangiku.

"Oh well that was just a simple release of my spiritual pressure which forces my opponent flying through the air at uncontrollable speed though I think old age is starting to get to me, that technique used to have a lot more force and power to it back in the day hahahaha" said Isshin in a comedic tone and laugh.

"Okay now I'm officially scared of Ichigo's family" thought Rangiku with a sweat drop and nervous smile.

"Uh no way!" panicked Rangiku as the dust cleared.

"Flock, Cuervo!" yelled Nespira as she transformed into a harpy-like form with black feathers and wings, sharp talon-like nails protruding from her hands and feet and a bird-like head cover.

Rip the Sky, Halcon!" yelled Milanesa as her body transformed the same way as Nespira's but with brown feathers and wings.

"Cry at the Moon, Lechuza" said Mismo in a silent tone as she took on the same appearance as her sisters but with grey and white speckled feathers and wings.

"So in a last ditch effort to survive they release their resurrecion forms heh and here I was hoping I killed them right off the bat" snickered Isshin as he grasped onto his sword.

"It appears we still have work to do" said Rangiku.

"Old man now you've really pissed me off so I'll start with you" said Nespira holding out her clawed hand and charging a yellow cero.

"Here it comes" said Rangiku.

"I got this one" said Isshin preparing to strike.

"Heh" said Nespira disappearing using sonido then reappearing right behind Isshin.

"What!" said Isshin turning his head.

"I realized I couldn't beat you in a long range fight but how do ya handle close range old man!" shouted Nespira releasing the yellow cero on Isshin.

"Haineko!" shouted Rangiku using split second timing to lighten the impact of the cero with her zanpakuto as it hit Isshin and sent him whirling back.

*FWOOM*

"Damn thought I had him but that bitch had to get in the way of my shot" said Nespira rejoining her sisters.

"Are you alright Isshin?" asked Rangiku.

"I'm fine and thanks for the save, that was a close call" said Isshin regaining his balance and composure as he rejoined Rangiku

"Damn I thought I had him but that bitch had to get in the way of my shot" said Nespira rejoining her sisters.

"Don't go taking suicidal acts like that again Nespira otherwise you'll get us killed" said Milanesa.

"She's right and your failure will earn the three of us a taste of Lord Senken's wrath" said Mismo.

"Ah shut up will you Mismo I'm tired of your preaching!" shouted Nespira in a comical anger.

"This one time I must agree Mismo; you should be quiet or we really will incur Lord Senken's wrath so we need to finish this now" warmed Milanesa.

"And what might that be sis?" asked Nespira.

"We need to step it up a notch especially now that we're in these forms" said Milanesa.

"I suppose we don't have a choice really especially considering how strong that man is" said Mismo.

"Are you kidding me? You mean we gotta use it here of all places" growled Nespira in annoyance as all three sister began combining elemental energy blasts of lightning, wind and earth.

"Elemento Fusión" said all three arrancar sisters in unison as the unleashed elemental forces slowly began to envelop them.

"What the hell is that thing!" asked Rangiku in panic as a disfigured bird-like creature emerged in the sisters' place with a rock body, wings and talons made entirely of wind and a bird head formed of lightning.

"Hm, so there power derives from harnessing the elements of nature and manipulating them to achieve a transformation resembling that of a bird or in this case a phoenix of sorts" though Isshin observing the sight.

"Hehehe remember this well you fools we are the Harpy sisters and this is the elemental phoenix!" shouted Nespira's voice from within the elemental bird.