Chapter 13 : Clash in the Seireitei

There was a cloud of dust covering the execution grounds. The large wolf that stood next to Jonouchi bared its teeth and growled at the on-looking Captains.

"Come, O'kami Suishou." Jonouchi growled as well. "Kaze, take Kalinda somewhere safe." he said.

"Right now, there is nowhere safe." Kaze Akurei replied, watching several Captains draw their Zanpakuto.

"Well, just take her and run." he said, handing Kalinda to Kaze Akurei. His Vice-Captain nodded and turned.

There was a sudden change in the spiritual pressure, Jonouchi could clearly feel it. The wind grew strong. "The funs already started, huh?"

Jonouchi turned around and a smile spread across his face. Standing beside him, clutching his Zanpakuto, was Ichigo Kurosaki. In a sudden flash, he disappeared, and reappeared by Rukia. He quickly cut her restraints, lifted her up onto his shoulder, and flashed back next to Jonouchi, in less than an instant. He was fast. Just as quickly as Ichigo reappeared by his side with Rukia, two others flashed into the scene. One was Byakuya's Vice-Captain, the other a Shinigami that Jonouchi didn't recognize. He had short brown hair, almost like a bowl cut, and he wore a red sleeveless shirt. "Renji, Noah! Take the girls and run for it." Ichigo said. "The Captain and I will handle everything here." The two Shinigami nodded.

"Kaze, defend them. You're their defense." Jonouchi commanded. Kaze Akurei nodded and followed them. Jonouchi watched them quickly leave, as they were followed by 3 Vice-Captains. Hisagi of Squad 9, Hinamori of Squad 5, and Nanao of Squad 8 were close behind them.

There was a loud clang, and Jonouchi turned, startled. While he wasn't paying attention, Byakuya Kuchiki, 6th Squad Captain had made his move. He attacked Jonouchi, trying to catch him off guard. Luckly, Ichigo was faster, and defended Jonouchi. "That's another one you owe me." he grunted to Jonouchi, pushing Byakuya back. Ichigo got into position, ready to take on the Captain.

"Leave him to me!" came a shout, and Byakuya went on the defense. With a clang, two swords made contact. Byakuya had a new opponent, another Shinigami Jonouchi didn't recognize. He had spikey dark-brown hair and wore the traditional black Shinigami Robes. His Zanpakuto had a square guard, and was all black, blade and all. "Conceal yourself, Taomaru!" he shouted, but all the blade did was glow black.

"I don't recognize you..." Ichigo said, confused.

"I'm a buddy of your friend, Ishida. My name's Sanosuke." he said, jumping away as Byakuya swung at him.

"I guess it can't be avoided..." Byakuya scowled, pointing his blade upright. "Scatter, Senbonzakura." he said, and with a twist of his blade, it scattered into thousands of pink cherry blossoms. Sanosuke did the same, thrusting his blade out in front of him. "Scatter, Taomaru!" he shouted and twisted. The blade also scattered into several flower petals, only these were jet black. There was a surprised look to Byakuyas face.

"My Zanpakuto, Taomaru." Sanosuke started. "It copies the ability of the blade it last came in contact with. That would be yours, Captain Kuchiki." he smirked. In an instant, both vanished, taking the fight elsewhere.

"Hey, Captain!" someone called. "Look's like the whole gangs here." Jonouchi looked up, and saw two figures. One he instantly recognized as Koukeisha Karasu. The other he didn't know.

"Hey! Yoruichi!" Ichigo shouted to her. "We've got everything handled."

"No, you don't." The other woman said. She jumped down to Ichigos level, frowning. "There's no way u can take on eight Captains and their Commander. Just because five are missing, doesn't mean you stand a chance."

Down on the ground, both Captains Ukitake and Kyoraku faced their Commander. "It can't be avoided, I guess." Kyoraku smiled, hand on his Zanpakuto.

"Stopping the execution without permission." Commander Yamamoto growled. "Unforgivable." The Commander drew his Zanpakuto.

"Ukitake, I think it would be best to lead him away from here." Kyoraku motioned with his head.

"You mean take this elsewhere? I agree..." Ukitake said. They flashed away, and the Commander turned to the remaining Captains.

"Take care of things here." he growled. "I will take care of the two traitorous Captains, Ukitake and Kyoraku..." he said, quickly following them.

Zaraki smiled with excitement. "Great..." he smirked. "You're mine, Ichigo Kurosaki!" he shouted, charging him.

"You're on your own. Sorry guys." Ichigo said, Flash Stepping away.

Koukeisha frowned. "Don't worry, Captain... I've got Soifon." she said. She looked really nervous. Before Jonouchi could protest, Koukeisha charged Soifon, and both were gone in a flash.

"I'll take care of your subordinate, don't worry." Yoruichi smiled. "With your Bankai, you should be able to hold off these last three." She too disappeared, and Jonouchi got into battle stance.

"I'm sorry. I have to do this." he said to them. The wolf came to his side and in an instant, both Jonouchi and the wolf vanished. Jonouchi appeared in front of Tosen, throwing a punch to his gut. Tosen took the hit, but quickly recovered and slashed at Jonouchi. He caught the blade in his bare hand, and kicked Tosen backwards. His reiatsu was over powering Tosens, Jonouchi was unable to be cut by the weaker blade.

"Uchiki!" came a shout from behind. Jonouchi looked over his shoulder and saw the 7th Squad Captain, Komamura swinging down his blade.

"Set upon the frosted Heavens, Hyorinmaru!" A giant ice wave flew past Jonouchi in a hurry, covering Komamura's blade in a sheet of ice. Hitsugaya was in battle stance, ready to fight.

"Captain Hitsugaya..." Jonouchi stared, surprised.

"I'll take Komamura, you just worry about Tosen." Hitsugaya frowned.

"So many traitors..." Tosen scowled. "We'll do away with all of you."

"Right now, focus on us." Jonouchi said, growling with O'kamitoku.

"You..." Tosen paused. "Are the source of this chaos. I will bring justice." He placed his hand upon the ring dangling from his Zanpakuto. "Bankai." He swung his hand away from the ring, and ten other larger rings appeared around him. The area grew pitch black as the rings anchored to the ground. Jonouchi couldn't see a thing.

Jonouchi kept his cool. This was something Tosen was used to, since he is blind. But Jonouchi still had the upperhand. His wolf relied more on hearing and scent than anything else, and so could he. But something was odd. He could no longer sense spiritual pressure. He looked around, and felt a sharp pain in his side. He had been cut. But he hadn't heard Tosens footsteps. Something wasn't right. He was blind and deaf, and he couldn't find O'kami Suishou's spirit pressure. He sniffed the air, and frowned. He couldn't smell anything either. This bankai was a cage. It cancelled out all of his senses, except for touch. He could feel ever blow that Tosen delivered.

Again, Jonouchi was slashed, this time his shoulder. He grasped it and ran for it, into the darkness. He was stabbed repeatedly, all in the back. He couldn't keep running. He had to think of something. If he could just get ahold of Tosen, he could beat him. That was it! He had to grab a hold of Tosen, as soon as he was stabbed. He tried to concentrate reiatsu in his hands but couldn't tell if it was working. He had to go for it anyway. He waited until he felt the blade penetrate his flesh, and grabbed at the air. He caught something in his grasp, and instantly all senses came back. He had a hold of Tosen. Tosen pulled away, but couldn't. Jonouchi froze his hands to Tosen's wrists using the gathered reiatsu. He quickly laid on his back, placing his feet against Tosen's stomach. He pushed off, breaking the ice and kicking Tosen into the air. As soon as Tosen left his grasp, all senses again vanished. It wasn't long though, before the black dome shattered. O'kami Suishou had defeated Tosen.

Jonouchi stood up, and smiled. "It's over, Tosen. You lost." Suddenly, there was an extreme pain in his chest. He gasped, falling to his knees. He couldn't move at all. He looked over his shoulder and it felt as if his heart had stopped beating. There was the shadow of a man standing over him. The man laughed and smirked. He could barely make out the face. "C... Captain..." he gasped. "Ichimaru."

"This is the end of da line for you, Jou."