Chapter 9: Spirits in this world
"Alright being able to call your spirit beast into this world is essential if you wish to bond much further and achieve a bankai, although this takes most people 100 years to achieve so I don't expect you to get it so quickly" Mitch said as he drew Ashura while he shut his eyes and almost immediately a bright red light engulfed him as heat waves flew off his body and finally he opened his eyes which flared up a fiery red colour before he roared out "ASHURA" and as fire erupted around him a giant wolf emerged from the flames standing next to him.
He was colossal almost the size of Mitch if he stood up, his fur was a dark black colour and had flames dancing off the tips whole his eyes were bright red with his fangs bared back in a vicious snarl. Upon seeing this fearsome beast Ania and Tom took a step back as the wolf spoke in a dark husky voice "Don't be afraid children if you're a friend of Mitch I wouldn't hurt you".
While both managed to calm down and catch their breath Tom turned to face Mitch "So if mastering a bankai takes so much time have you managed to achieve yours yet?" Mitch smirked in a victorious grin as he laughed "Of course I have learnt mine and it only took 3 days thanks to a certain someone in Soul Society". Ania's eyes lit up as she glanced at Mitch innocently and asked in a sweet voice "So if that's the case can we see your bankai pleaseee?" looking into her eyes Mitch knew he wasn't able to dodge this one and shrugged his shoulders as he let out a long sigh "Alright fine I'll show you but please don't make a huge deal out of it".
Heading outside Mitch released his shikai before angling his zanpakuto horizontally from his face as a huge burst of fire erupted around him "BANKAI" he roared the flames soaring up into the air spiraling around and around in an arc into the sky before exploding in a huge burst of fireworks. As the flames disappeared Mitch stood before Ania and Tom who gasped at how much he had changed. On his back now draping down was a fiery red cloak with flames licking the air at the bottom as the number 11 was scrawled in the middle written in kanji. His shirt was completely burnt off with fiery tattoo's glowing brightly across his chest, he had grown fangs, claws a tail and ears on his body all made completely out of fire whilst on his shoulder flaming spikes erupted as shoulder protectors.
The blade itself had grown even longer and thinner as the curve was definitive, it's handle grew more narrower as the hilt grew flames along the side whilst down the bottom of the blade a long chain of fire hung in mid air while a fiery glow emanated off the blade itself which was a dull red, orange and yellow colour like a fire was roaring inside the actual blade.
"Woah so that's what a bankai looks like" Tom said bewildered by the sheer amount of power emanating from Mitch in this form. Ashura sat obediently at Mitch's side as he laughed staring at both Ania and Tom's faces "Yeah it's a pretty impressive sight for anyone who has never witnessed a bankai, must admit I haven't released mine for quite some time so it feels kind of strange".
"I suppose since I'm feeling generous I'll show you one more ability that not all shinigami's have and I doubt you two will" he prayed in the back of his mind they didn't given the repercussions for having this ability.. Tom and Ania suddenly felt a dark reiatsu spew forth from Mitch as it gushed out of him like a sliced open wound pouring everywhere as dark flames began to erupt around his body. Placing his right hand at the top of his face he raked it down his entire face and upon removing his hand his face was hidden behind a white hollow mask.
The mask looked like a typical hollow's mask two dark slots for his eyes to stick out but it had two spikes protruding from the sides like a pair of razor sharp ears, there were also black spikes jutting out from his mouth heading vertically across the mask and diagonally almost like whiskers on a wolf. His teeth were borne shut in a snarl as some more spikes jutted out at the bottom, his red eyes flared to life from the two dark slots for eyes as he suddenly had a dark feel to him that intimidated both Ania and Tom as they took a step back slowly.
"Don't worry I may feel like incredible evil but I'm not, I can control it easily" he spoke in a dark snarling tone like a wolf speaking. "Now this is what we call a vizard form only certain shinigami can achieve this height. To achieve vizard powers you must have an inner hollow residing inside your soul, then you must journey inside and defeat the hollow but as you do this your body undergoes the hollowfication transformation and if you take too long your body turns completely into a hollow and you lose your mind". As he had finished speaking his clothes and mask slowly dissolved off leaving his sword in its shikai state as he stared down at his shirtless torso and grumbled to himself "I hate having to buy a new shirt every time I do this honestly it costs a fortune".
Glancing up at Ania and Tom he quickly let his problem slide as he sat down on the ground. "Alright now you two try and call your spirit beasts forth into this world, I'll just sit here and wait" he said as Ashura stretched out and laid his head on Mitch's lap as he stroked the wolf's head scratching behind his ears.
Tom and Ania resumed their meditation positions on the ground as they began to focus their minds back to their soul spirits trying to connect with them in an effort to bring them into this world. Ania found Kanzen Bi as she reached out and embraced the panther within herself and upon opening her eyes she saw the majestic sleek black creature sitting there next to her as her sword had also transformed into its shikai state as well.
The blade had turned into an elegant long katana while along the blade it had curbed elegant spikes that curved inward on each side, at the end of the sword three spikes protruded out and formed together like an elegant flower. The handle remained the same that bright pink colour with floral patterns decorating it as Ania looked towards Kanzen Bi who was gazing about in curiosity to this newfound world she had been called into.
Tom had also reached into his spirit world pulling Tamashii Seigei out as he lay on the ground lazily while Tom observed his sword in its shikai form. The blade itself had curved slightly as spikes stuck out all the way up the sword, at the tip there was a small diamond that just sat there. He was amazed by the sword and wondered what types of skills it possessed eager to try it out as soon as possible.
"Alright great job you two managed to call your spirit out now let's take a look at them" Mitch said as he jumped up and wandered over to Tamashii Seigei who upon seeing Mitch stood up and eyed the boy up and down as he spoke in a calm and collected tone "You are an interesting one I sense justice within you but that is clouded by anger, desire, revenge and bloodlust this clouds your judgment but also gives you strength how interesting". Mitch stared at Tamashii Seigei for a while pondering what the wise Tiger said as he moved onto Kanzen Bi who was eagerly playing about with Ashura as the wolf was none too pleased having a cat playing about with him. "Ania I must say that the spirit beast of yours looks exactly like you dark, mysterious and beautiful" Mitch said as Kanzen Bi wandered over to Mitch who propped down on one knee and scratched the cat behind its ears. "Hmmm so you're Mitch huh, well you're an interesting fellow must say I like you" she said jumping at Mitch and playfully scratching away at his legs. Ashura upon giving up with the cat just wandered over to a corner and sat down hoping for some peace and quiet.
"Alright so now that we've been able to call forth our spirits into this world what is next?" Tom asked as Mitch wandered over to where Ashura was sitting propping himself up against the huge wolf and shutting his eyes as he waved a hand dismissively "Go and train with your spirits to strengthen your bond, I'll be busy taking a nap in the meantime". Ania and Tom walked outside shaking their heads as their two spirits followed behind ready to engage in some training fights.
"So you are sure that's him" a cold voice spoke to a bald man as they sat atop a rock watching the little show below. "Yeah, I'm pretty sure that's Mitch's reiatsu, well I think it's time we paid him a visit" the bald man spoke in an excited voice as the three shrouded figures leapt off the rocks sailing down towards the little shack where Ania, Tom and Mitch had no idea what was awaiting them.