Grimmjow's Cero shot from his fist, the massive beam of red energy vaporizing the already wrecked side-barracks of Squad 9. Gin stood smiling towards the destroyed side-barracks as the Cero finally dissipated, revealing nothing but a large scorch mark and a long tunnel-like series of holes left behind in the walls hit by the Cero, the Cero having gone at least half a mile before dissipating. Grimmjow merely scowled at where Yamashi had been standing.
"Ah, thank ya for helpin' Grimmjow. I believe I owe ya one now." Gin said as Grimmjow scowled towards him.
"Shut up! Do you have any idea how much it pisses me off that I had to save your ass?!" Grimmjow asked, annoyed.
"And ya really didn't even accomplish that." Gin commented, confusing Grimmjow.
"What are you talking about? I vaporized that bastard." He asked as Gin approached him.
"Take my word for it, ya missed." Gin said as Grimmjow snarled slightly.
"Impossible. I felt my attack connect! There's no way I missed!" Grimmjow replied but Gin wasn't convinced as he looked towards the remains of the main barracks.
"I know you're there, Yamashi! Ya can stop hidin' now!" Gin said as Grimmjow looked before, sure enough, there was a strange pulsating spectrum of light near the barracks before Yamashi appeared out of thin air. Grimmjow's eyes widened in disbelief.
"Very perceptive of you, ex-Captain Ichimaru, very perceptive indeed." Yamashi said as Gin shrugged.
"That Zanpakuto is a light based one ain't it? It refracts the light around ya and makes ya seem invisible to the naked eye. Only problem is, it still can't hide ya spiritual pressure." Gin said as Grimmjow glanced curiously towards him.
"I thought you said his Zanpakuto was a wind and Kido type." He replied.
"Makaze was, yes, but this is a new one I believe. Who'd ya steal this one from, Yamashi?" Gin asked as Yamashi's eyes narrowed.
"I don't get it. What are you talking about?" Grimmjow asked but Gin didn't look away from Yamashi.
"When my Bankai spontaneously stopped just a moment ago, ya somehow managed to mimic my spiritual pressure and reishi signature exactly for a brief second, foolin' my Zanpakuto into thinkin' it was attackin' me and forcin' it to revert to its sealed state. Makaze was the Zanpakuto of a Soul Reaper that was formerly under my command in Squad 3, a Soul Reaper who later joined the expedition force to Hueco Mundo, only to later be reported missin' along with every other Soul Reaper on that force. Coincidentally, there was one survivor of that force. That'd be you, wouldn't it Captain Yamashi." Gin asked as Yamashi's eyes narrowed even more.
"You knew this whole time didn't you?" Yamashi asked as Gin shrugged.
"I knew Kisuke had good reason to have me want to kill ya. I realized somethin' was off when I saw ya draw Makaze and release its Shikai. So what exactly is ya secret?" Gin asked as Yamashi scowled for a moment before throwing open his haori, revealing an assortment of different katanas, all of them different and concealed within the lining of his haori. The sight startled Grimmjow.
"You've figured me out, Ichimaru. I suppose you could call me something of a sword thief." Yamashi said as he reached into his kimono and pulled out a small sheathed tanto blade with a black colored hilt and no guard.
"This is my real Zanpakuto: Sagishi. With it, I can command other Zanpakuto to seal themselves, including ones in Bankai form. All I need is to know the Zanpakuto's name and then the Zanpakuto is mine. Normally such a move will only save me from the effects of someone's Zanpakuto's special ability and a blade like this isn't really effective for prolonged fighting which meant I would need a second more effective sword. I discovered early on that Sagishi's ability to briefly replicate the spiritual pressure and reishi structure of a Zanpakuto's wielder, enabled me to effectively trick the Zanpakuto into believing that I was its wielder so once their wielder was dead, I was free to take up their Zanpakuto and use it in their stead." Yamashi said as Gin looked at Shinso in his hand.
"And ya mean to take my Zanpakuto too don't ya?" Gin asked as Yamashi chuckled.
"Yours is impressive, Ichimaru and would make a fine addition to my collection, but there is one blade that I truly desire. The blade of your former master." Yamashi said as Gin's smile turned to a frown.
"Kyoka Suigetsu." Gin said before they all sensed a presence nearby. Suddenly a thick cloud of ash flew in from out of nowhere, blanketing the area with an ashen fog so thick they couldn't see. Gin suddenly felt a hand grab his wrist. He turned and smiled at the person who grabbed him.
"Well ain't this a lovely surprise." Gin commented before grabbing onto Grimmjow by the collar, the three suddenly being flash stepped away, leaving the ash cloud to disperse, leaving only Yamashi staring into where the ex-Captain and the Espada had been standing. He then scowled in annoyance and turned to leave. Nearby, traveling away from the Squad 9 barracks as fast as they could were Gin, Grimmjow, and their rescuer: Lieutenant Rangiku Matsumoto.
"Rangiku, so nice to see ya on a night like tonight! Ya can rescue me anytime!" Gin said as they stopped atop one of the vacant buildings.
"You're just lucky that my Captain thinks you're on our side, otherwise I probably would've just helped Captain Yamashi arrest the both of you." Rangiku said as Gin smiled towards her.
"For your sake, I'm glad ya didn't. Yamashi's not a nice guy like I am. Probably more dishonest than I am and without my foxlike charm." Gin said as Grimmjow finally processed what had just happened.
"What the hell, Ichimaru! I could've beaten that guy!" Grimmjow yelled.
"Ya could've but doin' so wouldn't help our case, Mr. Jeagerjaquez." Gin said before turning back to Rangiku.
"So what do ya want with us, Rangiku?" Gin asked.
"My Captain has ordered me to assist you with whatever you're doing here." Rangiku said as Gin tapped his chin in thought.
"So nice of Captain Hitsugaya. Or is it Captain Kurosaki now? I can never keep up. I was actually attemptin' to kill Captain Yamashi. He's deeply involved with the conspiracy here in the Seireitei. But unfortunately, he got the advantage of me so looks like my mission is a failure. Time for plan B. Mr. Jeagerjaquez, I believe that's where you come in." Gin said as Rangiku arched a confused eyebrow.
"What is he doing here?" Rangiku asked.
"Grimmjow here is helpin' us to locate the source of the Hollow Energy Wavelength that is givin' Captain Kurosaki her migraines. The same wavelength that made her go Hollow on us. It's somethin' that we need to take out and soon." Gin replied as Grimmjow grunted in frustration.
"Yeah but all the spirit energy in the air right now from all the fights've really messed up the trail. I'm having a hard time picking up the scent again. I can still feel it but I just can't get a good read on where it's coming from." Grimmjow said.
"What if I used Bakudo 58: Kakushitsuijaku to help locate it?" Rangiku asked but Gin and Grimmjow both shook their heads.
"Wouldn't work. The Hollow energy bein' made by the device can only be sensed by Hollows…or somethin' meant to detect Hollow energy." Gin said with a thoughtful smile.
"You got something fox-face?" Grimmjow asked.
"I might. Come with me." Gin said as the three flash stepped and Sonido'd, respectively, off the roof.
At the Kurosaki Estate…
The sound of steel on steel echoed across the estate grounds as Masaki Kurosaki watched her daughter-in-law, Rukia Kurosaki, willingly fighting Captain Renji Abarai. Renji stepped back from a particularly vicious swing and reared back his Zanpakuto.
"Roar! Zabimaru!" Renji yelled as he swung his Zanpakuto towards Rukia, the segmented blade launching towards her but she masterfully dodged the attack, flash stepping in past him.
"Some no mai, Tsukishiro!" Rukia exclaimed as Renji found a fast expanding circle of white snow beneath his feet. He flash stepped clear of the circle just before it turned into a pillar of solid ice which shattered into snowflakes a mere second after he had stepped clear.
"Rukia! Are you insane?! You would use Tsukishiro on me?!" Renji asked in disbelief as Rukia turned to glare at him.
"I will do whatever it takes to make sure Kaien completes his mission!" Rukia replied, pointing her Zanpakuto at him. Renji immediately realized what her stance meant.
"Rukia! Don't do it!" Renji ordered.
"Tsugi no mai, Hakuren!" She yelled, firing a white beam towards Renji who stood stunned at the sight of the fast approaching beam which hit him dead on and in a flash had turned to ice. Rukia remained poised, ready for a counterattack, not believing Renji was down yet for an instant. Finally she sensed it, Renji's Spiritual Pressure taking a dramatic spike. Suddenly the ice wall violently shattered, forcing Rukia to shield herself from the pieces of ice flying towards her. When she looked back she saw Renji standing with Zabimaru's segments swirling around him, shielding him from the ice.
"Face it Rukia, we're stalemated here! I know all of your moves and you know mine! Only difference is that one of us has Bankai and I remember you telling me in the World of the Living that you still haven't been able to achieve yours yet! So we can either keep fighting where you'll eventually lose or you can surrender now!" Renji said but Rukia was undeterred.
"Wrong, Renji! There's one move no one knows about! Not even Ichigo knows I have this! I got it the day I married Ichigo and joined the Kurosaki clan!" Rukia yelled as she raised her Zanpakuto up and over her head, Renji immediately recognizing the move.
"Wait you mean-?!" he asked as a white energy started to envelop the Sode no Shirayuki's blade, the energy letting off snowflakes from its cold power.
"Hawaido Getsuga TENSHO!" Rukia yelled as she swung her blade down in front of her, sending a white crescent wave of energy flying towards Renji. Masaki shielded her eyes from the bright flash of light that appeared upon impact but when she looked back, she saw Renji had been frozen to the ground from the chest down by a layer of ice and snow. The path the Getsuga had taken had even frozen the ground beneath it. Renji's head was still free and he was shivering.
"What'll it be Renji? Will we keep fighting or will you at least let me explain what's going on?!" Rukia asked as Renji scowled.
"Well seeing as how I have no choice, you can tell me what's going on. I get your position as Kaien's mother, I get that. But there has to be more than that. I know you well enough to know that there's something more going on. So instead of fighting me, tell me! Hell I once turned on my own Captain and helped Ichigo to save you! I think you at least owe me that!" Renji said as Rukia glared at him for a moment before cautiously lowering her Zanpakuto.
"Alright. Here's what I know." Rukia said.
Meanwhile…
Sora, Sosuke, and Tatsuki stood before their grandmother, Kaichou Kurosaki, their great-uncle Isshin Kurosaki, and Captain Sajin Komamura. The triplets were clearly nervous about her presence.
"Sosuke, I think you may need to do that trick of yours again." Tatsuki said nervously.
"You mean Kyoka Suigetsu's complete hypnosis? He can try. I'll admit I never thought I'd ever see that wretched blade again but in this case, I'm glad I took the precautions of preparing a defense against it." Kaichou said, raising her Zanpakuto towards them with a stern glare.
"Hey, sis, I don't really wanna beat up on your grandkids. They are family after all and you're more than likely to beat me up afterwards so can't we just, you know, knock 'em out with Kido or something?" Isshin asked, resting his Zanpakuto on his shoulder.
"Clearly that isn't an option, Isshin. They crossed the line when they raised their weapons against the Lieutenants. They sealed their fate when they attacked Jushiro, Soi Fon, and Shunsui." Kaichou said as Sajin looked over the unconscious Soul Reapers.
"They don't appear to be injured. I don't smell any blood coming from them." Sajin said.
"It's Kyoka Suigetsu's complete hypnosis. Sosuke willed them to believe that they had been grievously injured. Not lethally so but just enough to render them unconscious. Am I right, Sosuke?" Kaichou asked as Sosuke gave a nod of personal shame.
"That's right, grandmother." Sosuke said as Kaichou scowled.
"I thought so. Captain Komamura!" Kaichou said, earning the attention of the towering 7th Division Captain.
"Hmm?"
"As the ranking member of the Kurosaki Clan, I hereby give you authorization to engage my grandchildren with the understanding that they are to be incapacitated. No killing." Kaichou said as Sajin looked towards the triplets with an understanding but saddened nod.
"As you wish." Sajin said as he drew his Zanpakuto, alarming the triplets. Tatsuki quickly raised her Zanpakuto.
"Tremble! Chi Genkotsu!" She exclaimed quickly moving to block the Captain as he raised his Zanpakuto.
"Roar Tenken!" Sajin declared as he swung his Zanpakuto down, a massive phantom arm and Zanpakuto appearing in the air above him, mimicking the move. Tatsuki's eyes widened in shock as she attempted to block but the force of the blow was too much, crushing her beneath its weight and Sajin's strength. Sosuke and Sora were horrified.
"Tatsuki!" They both exclaimed as Sora quickly drew his Zanpakuto.
"Take aim: Mayonaka Houhei!" Sora exclaimed but suddenly found Isshin up close to him, his Zanpakuto wedged in the space between the gun barrel and blade, pinning it in place with only one hand on his own Zanpakuto.
"Sorry kid. Wish you had just stayed home." Isshin said, raising his off hand with his middle finger curled back beneath his thumb. Sora's eyes widened as Isshin flicked his finger, causing a shockwave that sent him flying, smashing through at least two walls behind him, rendering him unconscious.
"Sora! Damn it! Shatter! Kyoka Suigetsu!" Sosuke exclaimed but immediately saw Kaichou come running towards him with Hensen Tatsujin in both hands. He was stunned as she immediately swung upwards, easily knocking the cursed blade from Sosuke's hand, sending it spinning into the air only to land in the ground, the pommel pointed straight up into the air. Sosuke wasn't able to move as he found Kaichou's blade pressed up against his neck. She glared angrily at him.
"Don't you ever try and use Kyoka Suigetsu on me again." Kaichou said in a low voice as Sosuke shook in fear. Kaichou then removed one hand from her Zanpakuto and pressed it against Sosuke's face, causing his pupils to dilate a few moments before he fell unconscious. She allowed him to fall to the floor as she sheathed her Zanpakuto. Sajin quietly placed the unconscious Tatsuki next to her while Isshin flash stepped back into the area with the unconscious Sora slung over his shoulder.
"Kinda harsh on him, weren't you?" Isshin asked as he set Sora down.
"They'll be fine. They're Kurosakis. They're far tougher than they look. Besides, being part of a noble clan means the Soul Society cannot issue punishment against them directly. We'll be forced to punish them ourselves." Kaichou said as Isshin gave an understanding nod.
"Guess I misread you." Isshin said as Kaichou sighed heavily. She then sensed a familiar spiritual pressure approaching from the north passage but knew who it was.
"It seems we've arrived at just the right time." Retsu Unohana said as she and Lieutenant Isane arrived, Isane carrying Unohana's Zanpakuto for her.
"Retsu." Kaichou greeted as Retsu knelt down next to the unconscious Soi Fon, analyzing her for a moment.
"I see no visible injuries but judging by the spiritual pressure in the area, she's fallen under the effects of Kyoka Suigetsu's complete hypnosis. It's not quite as convincing as when Aizen used it." Retsu said, startling Isshin.
"You figured that out in just a few seconds?!" he freaked but Unohana merely smiled at him sweetly.
"Actually I too fell under its effects shortly before Kaichou knocked out its wielder." Retsu said as Isshin blinked. Sajin's ears then started twitching as he looked towards the south east passage curiously.
"Oh." Isshin said before Sajin turned towards the south east passage, drawing his Zanpakuto in the process.
"Captain Komamura, what is it?" Kaichou asked.
"A strange scent on the wind. I can hear something too." He said before Kaichou looked confused for a moment. Without warning they heard a loud electric guitar riff echo on the wind, the riff turning into the sound of someone playing an electric guitar, coupled with intermittent flashes of neon green light from behind the walls that gradually got closer. (A/N: For added effect, I recommend you cue up "Guitar Test_A Cappella" from the Bleach: Fade to Black soundtrack). Kaichou scowled as she realized what was approaching, sensing the strong spirit energy associated with the music.
"It seems we got here just in time." A calm voice said over the music as three figures emerged from the south east corridor. Isshin, Sajin, and Isane were all surprised, Retsu looking on with equal surprise while Kaichou glared in annoyance at the source of the music, the source staring right back at her.
"Hello mother. Sorry we're late." Hanashiro Kurosaki said as he, Orihime Kurosaki, and Neko Kurosaki stood before them.
Meanwhile…
Kaien was running through the streets towards Sokyoku Hill, Tenjoukai Kenbu Ametsuchi riding on his back as he ran. As he ran, Ametsuchi began to notice something concerning about Kaien.
"You're slowing down! Why?" she asked.
"My fight with Kenpachi kinda took it out of me. My arm still hurts a little. I think he might've done more damage than I thought." Kaien replied.
"That's not good! If you can't use your arm, you'll be left at a disadvantage, especially if we run into someone real strong like your uncle." Ametsuchi said. Suddenly they both felt the hairs on the backs of their neck start standing on end from an electrified spiritual pressure that flooded around them, forcing Kaien to slide to a stop several yards from an intersection.
"Or her." Ametsuchi said worriedly as she and Kaien both looked ahead and saw one person neither of them wanted to see at the moment. Captain Karin Kurosaki, staring at them both with a trademark Kurosaki scowl.
"Aunt Karin." Kaien said as Karin glared at him.
"Kaien." She replied. Ametsuchi quickly got down and hurried around to stand behind Kaien's left side, nervously peeking out towards Karin.
"I suppose you know why I'm here." Karin said as she and Kaien maintained eye contact.
"You're here to arrest me, but I can't let that happen right now." Kaien replied.
"You have no choice. You've already gotten us all into severe trouble with the Soul Society right now. Don't make it worse." Karin said but Kaien scowled defiantly.
"I won't back down. You don't get what's going on here. We're trying to prevent a catastrophe." Kaien argued.
"So am I. I've worked hard to prove I'm not some spoiled kid that got her position for simply being a part of the Kurosaki clan. We only cleared our names twenty years ago and then to have it sullied again so soon will mean we may never be respected again! And let's not forget what it'll do to the Kuchiki clan! Byakuya will get dragged down with us because you're his nephew!" Karin yelled as Kaien let out a groan of frustration.
"I don't have time for this Aunt Karin! Yachiru's going to be executed in a few hours! The sun's already coming up now! If we don't stop it-…" Kaien said but was interrupted.
"I hate it too, Kaien but there's nothing I can do! The evidence against her is solid and you yourself are evidence enough of her guilt!" Karin yelled as Kaien scowled, starting to glow with crimson spirit energy.
"Merge, Ametsuchi!" Kaien ordered as Tenjoukai Kenbu Ametsuchi suddenly took her Shikai form in Kaien's left hand. Karin's gaze narrowed in annoyance.
"You think you can take me Kaien? I may not have had as many years of experience as most of the Soul Reapers here but I assure you that they didn't make me a Captain out of nepotism! Besides, you can barely hold your sword! Whoever you fought with before me, clearly did a number on you! But if you want a fight, I won't begrudge you one." Karin said as she drew her Zanpakuto.
"Surge, Hekireki Meg-…huh?" she asked in confusion as she noticed a thick grey mist like fog rolling in from behind Kaien. Kaien looked around but his the fog obscured his vision. He soon realized that he couldn't sense anything, no spiritual pressure, no spirit energy. He was effectively blinded by the fog. Karin was similarly effected as she looked around in confusion.
"Fog? I know this move. It's-…" Karin said as her eyes widened in disbelief.
"No…it can't be!" she gasped. Kaien could hear her voice but was similarly confused.
"Close your eyes, Hitoku Kasumi." A voice said from within the fog. Kaien then felt a gentle hand on his right arm, the pain in his arm suddenly beginning to fade away. He looked and followed the arm back into the fog to see someone he didn't expect to see.
"Aunt Yuzu?" Kaien asked in surprise.
"I'm here Kaien. Be still. Hitoku Kasumi's fog can easily get you turned around if you're not careful." Yuzu said as she removed her hand from his wound. It was still there but was now lightly healed.
"What are you doing here?" Kaien asked but she motioned to wait. She then shifted the currently bladeless hilt of her Zanpakuto from her left hand to her right, and pointed it into the fog.
"Kuroi Kumori." Yuzu said as the fog in front of Kaien suddenly turned a dark shade of purple. Karin's eyes widened in alarm as she realized what was happening but wasn't able to react quick enough as her body seized up, paralyzed by the poison cloud around her.
"Chiyu Kumo." Yuzu said, directing the hilt of her Zanpakuto back towards Kaien. The fog then became a clear shimmering mist around Kaien. He soon felt the fatigue from his battles fading away and the wounds from his fight with Kenpachi diminishing. Ahead of them, a paralyzed Karin stood before them. Her eyes were shifting around but she couldn't speak or move anything else.
"Aunt Yuzu, what are you doing here?" Kaien asked but Yuzu shushed him.
"No time for talking, Kaien. I'm here to help you. The minute I tell you to run, make for Sokyoku Hill. Don't stop until Yachiru is safe. Do you understand me?" Yuzu asked as Kaien looked towards Karin.
"What about-." "I'll deal with Karin. She is my sister after all." Yuzu said as Kaien looked at his arm. He could feel a very light twinge from his wounds but not enough that they would adversely affect his mobility in a fight. Yuzu then swung her hilt away from Kaien, the mist fading and reforming into a sword blade.
"Run!" Yuzu ordered, Kaien flash stepping away, past the paralyzed Karin, and on towards Sokyoku Hill, using Tenjoukai Kenbu to increase his overall speed. The moment Kaien was out of sight, Yuzu turned her attention towards her twin.
"Hey Karin…it's been a while." She said somberly as Karin scowled at her, now able to at least make facial expressions and make light movements.
"Yuzu…what are you doing?!" Karin grunted.
"Helping our nephew complete his mission. I know you're only following orders but in this case the orders are wrong. Kaien's actually doing what he can to help the Soul Society and the World of the Living." Yuzu said.
"You've always been the more compassionate twixt the two of us. I've seen you get aggressive before, Yuzu. But you've got your priorities mixed up. Kaien's going to drag us all down if we let him interrupt the execution!" Karin grunted, her mobility gradually getting better as the paralysis wore off.
"There's more at stake than mere clan status. We might lose our status as a noble clan, sure, but will that mean we stop being a family? Will that mean we stop being sisters? Will that mean Kaien isn't our nephew anymore? Most of our childhood we never even knew we were nobility and to be honest, none of us have ever acted noble except for you and even that's fragile at times." Yuzu said as Karin began to rotate her left arm, testing her mobility.
"Maybe so. We may be twins, Yuzu but we're drastically different. I know you've not been very active as a Soul Reaper, but I've worked my butt off to get where I am. I can't easily ignore an order from the Head Captain and his orders are to arrest Kaien!" Karin yelled.
"Just like you couldn't ignore the order not to rescue me in Le Mort Regne? Like you couldn't ignore the order to help save Aunty Kaichou from Aizen?" Yuzu said as she held her Zanpakuto horizontally in front of her.
"Yuzu, that was different! You know it was! The fate of the world was at stake then and your life was at stake too! There's nothing world threatening about what Kaien's doing! I'm going to arrest Kaien! You can either help me or you can stand aside!" Karin said as she turned but froze when she sensed a sudden surge of Yuzu's spiritual pressure and felt the wind suddenly pick up and start blowing towards her. She turned back to see Yuzu was literally glowing with pink spiritual energy, the wind circling around her.
"Bankai." Yuzu said, Karin's eyes widening in disbelief as a torrent of pink spirit energy spiraled up from the ground around Yuzu, gradually expanding and forcing Karin to flash step back a couple of times to avoid the growing torrent, watching as the torrent spiraled up into the sky until it reached the clouds before turning into a black tornado, Yuzu floating safely in the center wearing a fuzzy grey robe over her Soul Reaper uniform.
"Gyakufuu Hitoku Kasumi!" Yuzu yelled over the roar of the winds as Karin grimaced, hesitant to fight her twin.
"You leave me no choice, Yuzu!" Karin yelled over the wind as she raised her Zanpakuto.
"Surge! Hekireki Megami!" Karin yelled, grimacing through a migraine, as her Zanpakuto entered its Shikai. Up ahead, Kaien was flash stepping away when he sensed the spiritual pressure and paused to look back and see the tornado of Yuzu's Bankai, staring at it in awe.
"Aunt Yuzu." He said before remembering his objective, turning and rushing towards Sokyoku Hill.
Inside the Penance Cell…
Yachiru could sense only the faintest of traces of reiatsu from the fights going on in the Seireitei and could only see brief flashes of light through the cell's narrow windows. She was knelt on the frame of the window nearest the ground floor when she heard the door to the cell opening behind her. She turned and saw the cell guards entering followed shortly by Byakuya.
"Ex-Lieutenant Kusajishi, it is time." Byakuya said as Yachiru looked towards him with a look of horror on her face, shivering in fear of what awaited her on Sokyoku Hill.
End Chapter 48
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Kaien was taking a moment to rest after escaping Karin. As he did, Tenjoukai Kenbu Ametsuchi sat in front of him, rocking on her heels while humming a little tune to herself.
"Okay, I gotta ask. When you're in that form, which twin are you? Tsuki or San?" Kaien asked.
"Huh? Oh I'm both." Ametsuchi replied.
"You mean there's not three of you? Two twins and a little girl?" Kaien asked as Ametsuchi shook her head.
"Nope. It's either them or me." Ametsuchi replied.
"Yeah but why?" Kaien asked as Ametsuchi giggled.
"So then I can go on all the rides at the amusement parks!" Ametsuchi remarked as Kaien blinked at her.
"THAT'S the reason?!" he asked as Ametsuchi shot him a thumbs up with a grin.
Fin