Sasuke Chronicles Part 2
(Note from gorutovssageta: Hey guys, back with anothee quick chapter of another story within a story, Sasuke Chronicles. This is a short chap, but it should explain a bit more about things. Hope you enjoy, still owe nothing but the story. Bankai Training Arc chapter be out in a few days!)
It was the years that Sasuke would never forget. After being enrolled in the Shinigami Academy, he found himself top of his class, excelling in all of his classes. Even though there were other students that were better, Sasuke found his attention on Uzumaki Naruto, someone that he had met on his first day of school. They had battled side by side against some bullies, Naruto showing some real fighting skills. Naruto and Sasuke became instant rivals after this day, Sasuke beating Naruto in every contest they participated in. This was the only excitement Sasuke felt when he was in the Academy, no one else able to get his blood boiling like Naruto. After the fate race that landed Naruto being found by Yoruichi, Sasuke found himself in his own fate meeting. His was with Sōsuke Aizen, someone he had met on his first day at the Academy.
"What are you doing all the way out here?" Aizen asked as Sasuke tried to catch his breath.
"I was racing my friend and lost my sense of direction," Sasuke replied politely, bowing before he prepared to excuse himself away.
"Uchiha Sasuke, the member of the noble Uchiha clan right?" Aizen asked as Sasuke stopped and nodded. "Interesting, you have quite the spiritual pressure for someone your age. But, you have no sense of true strength yet..." Something about these words perked the young Uchiha's interest, making him look at Aizen skeptically.
"What do you mean true strength?" Sasuke asked as Aizen chuckled softly, guiding Sasuke away from earshot.
"True strength, power beyond imagination," Aizen explained as he looked up at the sky. "You see Sasuke, I'm planning to make a new world here, a world rid of the weaklings that inhabit this one. I can see it in your eyes Sasuke, you want power. Strength, you want the total package. I can give you this package, with interest. All you have to do is swear your allegiance to me Sasuke. This is a small price to pay for a position of power within my new world. What do you say?" Sasuke contemplated this, not knowing what to say at first. Everything that Aizen had said had intrigued him, but he was smart enough to figure out that something about this "plan" of his wasn't right. But as the image of Itachi flashed within his mind, Sasuke knew that he had no choice. But finding out more information would be sufficient...
"What power could you give me?" Sasuke asked suspiciously, Aizen smiling as he patted Sasuke on the back and explained the Hollification process. Sasuke's eyes widened as Aizen explained this, Sasuke having no idea such power ever even exist.
"But, you need to first summon your zanpakutō before this process can begin," Aizen finished as Sasuke nodded. "Doing it before someone has the chance to summon their zanpakutō is very dangerous, and can be fatal. It has never been tested on what would occur, but it's best to stick to the script. So I will be training you from now on Sasuke, together I will make you Captain Material." Sasuke nodded eagerly, wondering what type of training he would endure.
At the Squad 2 area, 5 years later
"What are you doing here Naruto?" Aizen asked as Sasuke stood behind him, wondering why Naruto would show up here. It had been a while since Sasuke had seen Naruto, the two barely talking when they seen each other due to their training. Now Sasuke found himself face to face with his old rival, wondering if he increased his strength at all. As Aizen interrogated Naruto, Sasuke heard him speak of coming here to see his master.
"Who is your Sensei?" Sasuke asked with a grin, thinking it was some common Soul Reaper.
"Yoruichi Shihōin," Naruto answered, Sasuke's jaw dropping slowly. Yoruichi Shihōin? One of the fastest Shinigami to ever live? This was unexpected, making Sasuke feel almost unequal. He shook off these thoughts, concentrating on something else. As this occurred, Naruto was dragged away by someone, Sasuke's eyes widening in surprise.
"Who was that?" Sasuke asked, looking up at Aizen. Aizen chuckled, shaking his head.
"That was Soi Fon," Aizen answered as he smiled. "She is probably very suspicious of me and Yoruichi might have instilled this within her. Her memory needs to be wiped of any doubts she has about me. I need you to bring her to our other associates..." Sasuke nodded, following his master to follow Soi Fon and Naruto. As they spotted Soi Fon interrogating Naruto, Aizen used the heel of his zanpakutō to knock out Soi Fon, handing her to Sasuke. Sasuke picked her up and carried her away. As he carried her, he spotted one of Aizen's other contacts. It was Kaname Tōsen, one of the most recent members of the team. Due to an injustice, Kaname found it necessary to join with Aizen and Sasuke, what he called "taking the path with the least bloodshed" in his own words. He was also blind, but extremely skilled. Gin Ichimaru was also with him, but he seemed to be busy at the time.
"Sasuke..." Kaname muttered as he sensed the young boy. "Bring the girl to him..." He was Hiro Kameyori, another member of Aizen's gang. He wielded a very interesting zanpakutō, one with the ability to wipe the enemies mind. This could be used in any way he found fit, simply wiping out only a section if he so choosed. This was very useful in battle, with one swipe he could make his opponent forget why he was even attacking him and go for the kill. But it took a few seconds for this to take effect, the only downfall of the technique. And even though the memory was erased, it could possibly resurface with time. Sasuke spotted him within one of the barracks, Sasuke bringing Soi Fon to him.
"Sasuke, good to see you again," Hiro greeted as he took Soi Fon from Sasuke. "Mmm, she's quite the pretty one as well. OK, here we go..." Hiro held his zanpakutō in front of him, the zanpakutō glowing a faint green. With one quick swipe, Soi Fon's eyes opened wide, her pupils growing small. The memories of training with Naruto and suspicions of Aizen were erased from her memories.
"It is done..." Hiro muttered as he sheathed his blade. "Bring her back to her barracks and lay her down." Sasuke nodded as he brought Soi Fon to her barracks, looking at her.
"So this was Naruto's sparring partner," Sasuke muttered as he looked at the girl. "What path have you decided to walk Naruto?" Sasuke closed his eyes as he left the barracks, going back to meet with Aizen. As he did, Aizen turned to him and smiled, knowing the job was done.
"Sasuke, how would you like to become a lieutenant?" Aizen asked as Sasuke looked up at him with shock. "Kill this boy and I promise you this position..." Sasuke looked at Naruto for a split second, not knowing what to do. But as an image of Itachi flashed within his mind, Sasuke chuckled and walked up to Naruto, cracking his knuckles.
"I have to be better than him," Sasuke muttered as Itachi flashed within his mind. "My brother, he was always better than me. Everything he did he always excelled in, never failing like I did. He never had hardships, he always found a way to win. He was entered into Shinigami Academy by the time he was 10, and graduated at 16, and is now a third seat holder. He was always better, but now I get my chance to shine. I will surpass you Itachi..." With these words, Sasuke viciously attacked Naruto, Aizen smiling as he watched the two of them fight. After the battle, Aizen offered Naruto to join him, but Naruto refused.
"Tough luck loser..." Sasuke muttered as he watched Aizen slam the heel of his sword into Naruto's chest.
"What did you do with the girl?" Aizen asked as Sasuke remembered he was supposed to hand her probably to Gin.
"I handed her to Gin," Sasuke lied as he looked back. Hopefully Aizen wouldn't really care. After that, they brought Naruto to Hiro, who wiped Naruto's memories of random things. After this, Naruto was experimented upon, his body undergoing many experiments before being returned back. This was not known by the other Shinigami, Naruto able to still live if it was not known he was different.
(Be back with another SC chapter next week! Also, don't forget to vote on the new poll on my page on the fate of Sasuke within this story!)