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shephawk; Zensuke's doing his best for sure~ Mayuri understands more is going on. Yeah, the Bount arc could be pretty fun to do. That would be fun for the Arrancar arc. Yeah, Mayuri and Zensuke doing that would be really awesome.
Rikku Kaitani; Glad you liked it! Yeah, they're going head to head, to see who the clear winner is. Unohana is going to have some stuff to do for sure. Yeah, Mayuri and Zensuke didn't have the best starting relationship, but they went from strength, to strength, and have a fun dynamic with one another. The Quincy and Visored's are having quite the time. Yeah, they'd be good things to adapt. DxD suggestions, cool.
ShadowUzumaki55; Yeah, they've got a fun dynamic going on. Zensuke's got a good bond with the Captains for sure. Toshiro, Rangiku, and Rukia definitely are going hard for Zensuke, believing in him, and siding with him. Zensuke did yeah, we'll see what Rukia meant by that pretty soon~
Silver crow; Thanks, glad you liked it! Yeah, Zensuke and Aizen have quite the intriguing bond together. Yoruichi got a little surprise huh. Yamamoto is quite stuck between his duty, and his friendship. Yeah, Toshiro, and Rangiku did their best. Yeah, it goes to show Yamamoto took it seriously to bring other Captains. Unohaha would do yeah. Yeah, quite a few people spent their time at Orihime's, and have begun forming some unique friendships. Liltotto does love her food. Byakuya did for sure. Mayuri does in his own way, he's a smart guy, and knows something is going on. Zensuke is quite free in a sense~ Aizen's gonna have a tough time. Thanks, I surely am~ Yeah, the Gotei, and especially Aizen, are going to be in for quite a surprise when that's revealed. That could happen yeah~ Liltotto and the others will for sure. He'll definitely help them for sure. Nel could be yeah. Yhwach does for sure.
Guest 1; He does yeah~
Fenrys; Yeah, seeing it from a Quincy's side could be fun.
Guest 2; Thank you!
Orihime fan; Orihime does for sure~ Yeah, its gonna be quite the time for the groups. Yamamoto is yeah. Zensuke did, he's a smart guy.
Guest 3; Yeah, that would be an interesting arc to do. Kurohime could do yeah. Thanks for the suggestions!
Guest 4; That would be cool for Bambietta to do.
Guest 5; They'd be a cool team together, would give them a good showing. Thanks for the suggestion!
Guest 6; Hiyori could be yeah.
Guest 7; It did yeah, Zensuke takes after his father, and is a pretty smart guy~
Guest 8; An Arrancar one would be fun to do, could bring a good few fun ideas, thanks for the suggestions!
Guest 9; Thanks for the fun DxD suggestions.
Giselle fan; She tried~ The Gotei are yeah. Zensuke's got some plans up his sleeve~ We'll see what he's gonna do soon~
Guest 10; Mayuri and Zensuke have a fun dynamic with one another. Nemu's got a few things going on~
Bleach fan; Glad you liked them. Zensuke is yeah, he's bonded with those he's close with. Yeah, we'll see what happens from now on~
Guest 11; Yeah, if people wish to see lemons, I'd not mind doing them. Yoruichi would probably be amongst the first for sure.
Guest 12; Glad you're enjoying it so far. Yeah, Aizen's a smart guy, thankfully Zensuke is too~
Guest 13; Thanks very much! Thanks for the harem suggestions!
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Chapter 16
In Soul Society, Aizen was currently in the midst of sorting out his plans, but Zensuke kept coming to his mind.
For the time being, he had Gin watching him with Tosen still incapacitated, but he knew eventually, he'd have to have someone not under his control watching over Zensuke, there was little he could do about that, otherwise he would raise suspicions on why him, and the others were the only ones chosen to be apart of the watch squad on Zensuke's holding cells.
He was shifting through the different people, and noticing who would be next in line to make sure that he wouldn't spill the beans.
"No choice, I'll have to go, and use my Kyoka Suigetsu on those there so they don't hear anything they shouldn't from him...and Zensuke-kun said he had something...no, he implied he did, was he lying? I can't take that chance, even if he is lying, I can't let any information spill out until I gain the Hogyoku...now comes the time I finally get it, I can't waste this chance."
Determination filled the young man's eyes, as he quietly pulled down his glasses, and rubbed the bridge of his nose.
It was harder than he expected, he thought once capturing Zensuke, it would only be a matter of time, but now he knew it would be difficult keeping him silent, and he couldn't do anything else but bide time until he was able to get what he desired.
He thought about moving him, and leaving a double of Zensuke behind, but he also knew Zensuke would never come quietly, and he'd have a plan for that if Aizen tried it.
So Aizen knew he'd have to continue on, doing what he could to get what he had desired for a long time.
After the ordeal with the Hollows finally finished, Zensuke was walking along with Rukia, explaining about what was going on, and when she heard about Aizen, she was in particular quite surprised.
"Why would Captain Aizen do such things?" Rukia was in disbelief, but she also trusted Zensuke was telling her the truth right now.
"Because he wishes to ascend on top of the heavens, from what I've been hearing. Though I'd rather deal with him than Mayuri-san when he's angry~"
Rukia stifles a small laugh, glad to see that despite the situation, she was able to see the Captain she admired, was able to control the situation even when he was being accused of terrible crimes, and remain positive.
"So, how did he accomplish all of these things? You mentioned something about controlling peoples senses..."
"His Zanpakuto is very dangerous yeah. He's able to control the five senses, and make people see, hear, feel, smell, you know, quite dangerous."
"I was always under the assumption his sword as a Water type, able to use mist and fog to confuse the enemy, and then have them attack each other, but to think that's the power of his Zanpakuto, it seems insane, and that's his Shikai..."
"It is, its a good reason why challenging him, can be difficult. Like, how can you trust a single thing about him or your surroundings, if everything around you, is controlled by him? Your sense of reality will always be questioned, wouldn't it?"
Rukia briefly wondered what he meant.
But then she felt a realization dawn on her.
"You've felt that for all this time, haven't you? Because of his blade, your sense of reality has been questioned, since he could at any time play mind tricks with you."
"You're right. However, it isn't like its perfect, though its still pretty tough to deal with, fortunately I've been studying this blade, and looking for its weaknesses, and I believe there is a counter to it." Zensuke sighed, looking to the sky. "So, when the time comes, I'm going to take him on personally."
Rukia looks to the Captain with a raised brow. "How will you fight him, Captain? I have no doubt you've got incredible skills, but you said yourself, he can control your senses, he can make you see things that aren't there. If his illusions are like that, then what can be done against him?"
"I asked myself the very same thing when I first learned of his true power. In the eyes of the child me, I thought he was this mountain that I'd have no idea how to climb, but I've been preparing for a good long time to face him, and his Zanpakuto, and I believe I can deal with him, not gonna be easy mind you, but I definitely wont let him win."
Rukia felt concern for the boy she called a friend.
Hearing all of the details, was something she'd never expect to hear about Aizen, she didn't even know what to do now.
Zensuke though gave her an assured look. "Whatever happens next Rukia-chan, you just keep being the incredible Shinigami that you are. As I know deep inside, you're gonna be able to reach amazing new levels."
Rukia felt the continued praise in his voice, and she thought about all he had done for her in the past, how he had been there for her, even when they first met, even to this day, giving her knowledge, support, strength, everything she could desire.
Now she wished to do the same thing right back for him.
"Is there anything I can do, Captain? I said before, but...I want to help you, Captain, you shouldn't have to do this alone."
Zensuke felt touched by her words, her genuine wanting to help.
Zensuke reached out his hand, and gently pats her head.
"Yeah, I'm sure you'll be called in to talk about what you saw during today's events. I'm sorry if they ask some hard questions."
"Then I'll tell them the truth, I saw nothing of you doing anything maliciously, and that you saved peoples lives, including my own, and have done nothing but do such things since joining the Gotei 13."
Zensuke could feel the passion in her voice.
He was glad that he had a good friend like Rukia beside him.
"Thank you, Rukia-chan. Though, as long as you keep yourself safe, that's what matters to me."
Rukia nods her head.
Even if she wished she could do more for her friend.
Someone she cared for.
Someone she admired.
"Captain, I just wish to say…thank you, not just for today. For all of the times we've been beside one another, how you've supported me as I pursue my career further, even when others such as my family wished to not pursue higher goals, you've always believed in me, and if there's anything I can do, please let me know."
Zensuke's lips curl into a grand smile.
"Thank you, Rukia-chan. Now, its been a long day, you should go and get some rest."
"What about you?" Rukia wonders.
"I will be doing soon, just gotta check on a few things~" Zensuke said with a whimsical smile.
Rukia adored his kindness, and hoped everything would work out.
Though she did have to admit she wished she could do something.
Meanwhile, Nemu watches Mayuri go into Zensuke's office, and brought with him his own personal belongings.
Nemu followed, and saw Mayuri putting his things down on Zensuke's desk.
"Mayuri-sama, do you believe Zensuke-sama is going to be released?"
Mayuri hummed in thought, looking around Zensuke's office. "Under normal circumstances, he would be. But, these aren't normal."
Nemu was curious on what he meant by that, so asked him straight out. "Mayuri-sama, can I ask, if you'll clarify your words?"
Mayuri was taken aback slightly. "Think about it, someone's got it out for our dear Captain. Framing him for illegal experiments, I'd say that's the ways of a desperate individual, trying to get our Captain out of the way. What for, I don't know. I hate admitting it, but he's an intellect rivalling my own, so it seems to me someone's truly after our Captain with phony evidence such as that, makes me curious what our dear Captain has that is making this person nervous."
Nemu processed everything that her Captain was saying.
She thought long and hard about it, as Mayuri saw that Zensuke's desk was closed, and locked under a sophisticated electric lock.
So Mayuri tried breaking into it, using his genius to hack into the electrical locking system, and break down the barriers set up.
"Mayuri-sama, if Captain Zensuke-sama is being detained under a falsehood, then it is our duty to be loyal and save him as his subordinates."
Mayuri was surprised Nemu was asking this much, even saying she'd defy Soul Society to go to her beloved Captain.
She usually just accepted his first answer, and not say anymore.
Sighing as he continued unlocking Zensuke's desk, Mayuri continued.
"We cannot just break in girl. He is up for crimes of murder, Hollowfication experimentation, attack on a fellow Captain, and Shinigami. Those, and more, aren't just going to be hand waved, and you really think our Captain wants you to go and help him? If anything, knowing him, he'd want to protect you and keep you out of it, so leave it be Nemu. He's smart, lets see what he does."
In his own way, Nemu thought Mayuri was trying to help her.
However, Nemu wasn't sure she could accept that so easily, it caused her to feel pain at the knowledge someone would target her Captain for such crimes, it didn't matter to Nemu what intentions were behind it, she was feeling a feeling she hadn't felt before, and that was rage.
It was quiet, it was subdued, but it was undoubtedly there, and she wished to do something for her Captain.
She thought about what she should do, as she watched her father breaking into Zensuke's desk.
"Heh, got it!" As Nemu was thinking, Mayuri unlocked it after ten minutes.
Smirking, Mayuri opened the draw, untold secrets being inside...
"Hello, Mayuri."
Mayuri was shocked to see an inflatable Gigai of Old Man Yamamoto pop out, and inflate to full size, giving off a small grin to the disgruntled Lieutenant.
"W-What the hell?" Mayuri demands, as the Gigai of Yamamoto chuckled.
"Mayuri, trying to break into things that aren't yours? I'm going to perform for you."
"No, what are you going to do...?" Mayuri couldn't stop it in time, as music came on from...Mayuri didn't know where, and Yamamoto's Gigai began doing the Macarena, Mayuri's eyes bulging at the sight.
"This is for you, Mayuri. Now relax, and enjoy." Gigai Yamamoto spoke with serenity, Mayuri scowling.
Mayuri seethed further as he watched Old Man Yamamoto Gigai form dance in front of him.
"Even when you're locked up, you're still doing these things to me...Captain!" Mayuri ranted.
Nemu thought it was ironic Mayuri was getting mad, when he was the one trying to break into Zensuke's secret files in the first place.
Nemu didn't realize it, but the corner of her lips move ever so slightly as she watched Gigai Yamamoto dancing for the angry Mayuri.
Mayuri caught it, and was continuously astounded to see Nemu was beginning to smile at the prank Zensuke did on Mayuri.
Even if the smile was barely there, it was there, and it showed Mayuri, Nemu was changing, and it was thanks to Zensuke's influence on her, making him wonder what she was going to do next.
As that was going on, Momo sat in Aizen's room, waiting for him to come, as she thought about Zensuke being imprisoned.
She couldn't accept it, she didn't want to believe it.
She thought it was a mistake, someone had done something.
But she didn't know who, or why, not aware the very man she was trusting in, her Captain, was the man who had done this heinous deed.
Soon enough, Aizen returns to the room, and looks to the bewildered Momo.
"Captain Aizen, there's rumours going around that Zen-chan...Captain Zensuke, has committed crimes, attacking fellow Shinigami, and even experimenting on people? It has to be a lie, doesn't it?"
Aizen watched Momo's frantic worries shine to the surface.
Understanding the very nature inside of her heart, Aizen inclines.
"He has been charged with these crimes, it is true."
Momo breathed hard, putting a hand to her chest, and exhaled through her nose, trying to relax the rapid beating in her chest.
"It can't be Captain, you've known him more than anyone, we have to do something, don't we?"
"I want to." He lied, but sounded very convincing to Momo. "We have to understand what has been happening, Momo. I know you're worried, so am I. Let me investigate this, and if you could, please take care of the activities at the Squad, it would help me by freeing my time into investigating all of this, and see if we can't help our friend Zensuke-kun in his time of need."
Aizen thought this would be good for him, giving him a reason to slip in and out of places without having as much duties to attend to, and having plausible explanations on where he was, it would help him, even a little.
Momo's conviction grew, and she tightens her hands. "Yes, Captain! Leave it to me...but please, help Captain Zensuke...this feels so wrong, he's been bound, and it doesn't seem fair at all...Zen-chan's always been so kind to everyone he meets, people are whispering that maybe it was an act, but I know in my heart that it wasn't. The man who saved us that day from Hollows, wouldn't experiment on others using Hollows."
Aizen slowly nods his head, and pats Momo's own.
"I know, lets find out what's going on, okay?"
Momo's smile shined. "Yes, Captain!"
Aizen chuckled, as Momo quickly turned and walked out of the room.
As she did, Aizen hid his sinister looking eyes behind a facade of gentleness, and breathed in a little easier, as he was beginning his own actions against Zensuke.
After making it back to his fathers place in the Human World, the real Zensuke sat down, and threads his fingers through his hair, while Kisuke looked at his son with an uneasy look on his face, knowing that they'd have to be parting pretty soon.
"Well, looks like Aizen-sans really gone for it, he's gone for the nuclear option, for the Hogyoku." Kisuke began, chuckling slightly. "If there was no choice, if it came to you, that orb, if I never made it, then this wouldn't be happening right now, I can only offer my apologies my creation made this mess to begin with…"
Zensuke understood what his father was saying.
He could feel the sorrow coming from him.
"I know, father. Please don't worry about it. The important thing is that he gets what he want him to get, nothing else."
Kisuke nods a single time. "When you're going?"
"According to what info I'm receiving, its going to take some days to decide what to do with me, so I'll wait until then to see what they're planning. I've got some ears listening into what's going on, so I'll wait it out. Until then, I'll prepare for the next phase of the plan."
Kisuke lowers his head. "I wish I could follow you."
"I know, its alright. You've still got a part to play here, while I'm over there, both equally necessary." Zensuke comforted.
Kisuke folds his arms. "So, what are they doing with you now?"
Zensuke raised his head to the ceiling, his eyes closing and concentrating.
After a moment, he nods to himself.
"Yeah, currently my Gigai's been put into a secure location, guarded by Sosuke-san...ooh, seems like he's joined by Kenpachi-san, ooh man, Sosuke-san isn't thrilled about that~ " Kisuke thought it was pretty genius of Zensuke to use part of his soul in the Gigai, seeing him getting constant updates was pretty amazing in his eyes. "Sosuke-sans going to do one of two things, and both of them will lead him to try and gain the Hogyoku, one way or another."
Zensuke's words caused an unrest within Kisuke. "About Kuchiki-san, what's going to happen here…"
"Its alright, I've made sure Rukia-chan's gonna be okay, and I know Byakuya-kun would also do the same, I saw it when during the capturing of 'me' that he was trying to defend her, in his own special unique way. But when Rukia-chan, Shiro-chan, Unohana-san, and even the Old Man along with the others seemed unwilling to do this, it seems its even surprised Sosuke-san."
"Speaking of Aizen-san, how long before he knows of the switch between you?" Kisuke's question was one Zensuke had to think hard about.
"Hmm, good question, I think it should be able to fool him for a good time yet since my Gigai's currently detained so I don't have to show any powers or anything, but he'll also be suspicious and try to figure out if it is the real me. I've got to make sure he doesn't find out that's what it is, otherwise the whole plan could fail."
Kisuke inclines. "Then prepare Zensuke, and make sure you do everything you need to do, he is a dangerous man for a reason."
Zensuke nods slowly. "You're right. Before I go though, just gotta make sure the Quincy stuff is taken care of first, and make sure their leader doesn't come after them while I'm away."
Kisuke let out a small breath. "The life of a scientist, never done, is it?"
Zensuke nods. "Very true. If you'll excuse…actually, there is something you can do for me father, if you don't mind."
"Of course, what is it?"
"Can you test what we've made, to make sure it does as we believe it should? I was going to do it, but with Sosuke-san kicking things into high gear, gotta be on the move."
"That's fine with me, go and do what you need to do, I'll be here, working things out."
Zensuke salutes "Thanks~" and takes to his feet, moving out of the door, his father looking on with a fond smile, internally wishing he could do more than what he could right now, but with the restrictions he had, along with the other things needing to be done, he knew what his role would be, and had to regrettably leave it to his son.
Later on, Zensuke went to go and see the Quincy girls, make sure that they were okay, and that they weren't in the midst of worry.
Though as he got there, he came across Bambietta sat in the living room, with the others surrounding her form, the four Quincy girls kept their eyes on her.
Zensuke pulls in close. "I heard from Liltotto-san about what's been going on."
Bambietta folds her arms. "What are we going to do? Are you…what I mean is, I wouldn't blame you for what you're about to do now."
"And what am I going to do?" Zensuke questioned, Bambietta's eyes drooping down.
She thought for a few moments, and ultimately let out a disheartened breath.
"I understand I have to pay a price for my actions. I, I just wanted to protect my friends." Bambietta's eyes flicker as Zensuke pulls closer. "It isn't an excuse, I targeted Rukia Kuchiki when I thought you'd not be in town, I guess my ability to discern what and what not to do, has failed me. I thought I made the right choice….but as I think about it, I can't help but think a few hours ago, I almost took Rukia Kuchiki's life, so I wouldn't be surprised if you were also angry at me too."
Zensuke could understand where she was coming from.
In ways, he could see why she thought that was the only way out, with what he has been told of their Majesty.
"You were reacting to an impossible situation, you were being brought to the brink of what feasibly you could do in this situation, and you went with something that would protect your friends. I also spoke to Rukia-chan about it, and how she was telling me about what happened before my father arrived."
"How I attacked her?" Bambietta guessed, recalling how she had gone for the attack.
Zensuke shakes his head, and begins explaining in finer detail about it all.
"How you were very conflicted, even when you were ready to do battle with her, how you hesitated in your movements. She noted you were clearly under a lot of stress, from your leader. And truthfully, I can't say how it is with him, what he's like, and what you're supposed to feel. But what I do know is what I can do for you now."
Bambietta's eyes widen. "Do, for us?"
"Yeah, I spoke to Liltotto-san about this, and we managed to come to a solution that might help. We've gotta make this work for you, so if you'll work together with me Bambietta-san, we can make sure this goes ahead. If this guy is a Quincy, while he might have a good grasp on how to locate you, I do have some tricks that could hide you guys from him, or Liltotto-san and I brainstormed a bit, what might help placate your King, and we might be able to swing this in your favour."
Bambietta was intrigued by what he was saying, and listened to his words.
As he did, the others also looked surprised, Liltotto however looked as calm as day as she remained composed.
"So, if we go with what you say, it might be able to help us out…"
"I've heard his theory, and truthfully, it sounds pretty good." Liltotto explained. "I'm hoping with Zensuke's help, we might be able to give enough evidence to His Majesty on allowing us to keep going."
Bambietta couldn't argue against it.
In fact, she found it soul soothing that even after all she had done, Zensuke was still trying to help her, and the others.
It caused her enough emotions to feel it bubbling in her chest, and to the surface, her eyes beginning to become moist.
Though she'd never admit to that, and hid her eyes away with a wipe of her hand.
"If you think it'll work…because I don't want to make enemies of you, or Rukia. And I don't know how Rukia feels about me now, if she hates me, I would understand. I attack her, I apologize, then I attack her again, mixed messages doesn't even begin to describe our dynamic. If she thinks we're enemies now, or she can't forgive me…"
"I can't say about Rukia-chan." Bambietta understood. "Though, I do know that you and Rukia-chan will get the chance to talk soon, and when you do, you should be as honest then, that you are being now, and when I spoke to Rukia-chan about you, she said "Make sure those girls are safe." so have a chat with her, and come to an understanding."
Zensuke's words filled Bambietta with some hope that maybe they'd be able to get through this after all.
She also found it comforting that someone who had helped hide Quincy before, was going to help them once again, and she couldn't deny she felt good inside of her chest, and she truly could say that she had found good friends, not only her Quincy friends, but Shinigami as well.
Giselle and Candice grin, using this time to rush Zensuke, and hug him tightly, their chests pushing up against him.
"You're so sweet, thinking of us~ Lets have some fun, okay?" Giselle says with a big smile.
"Yeah, I think it deserves a reward~" Candice flirts with a wink.
Zensuke looks between them, only to feel Meninas hug him from behind, her chest squashing up against his body.
"She's right, so we should really do something as a group~" Meninas giggled.
Liltotto inclines, and casually holds his robes, looking the other way, with a small redness on her face. "I'll also be there...to stop them from getting too wild."
Zensuke looks around at all the Quincy girls, seeing the smiles on their faces, even Bambietta, and gently embraced them back, enjoying a moment between them together.
Meanwhile, within Soul Society, Unohana was working on the patients she had received from the Human World, going over them with very acute details that even the most experienced medics such as Isane was surprised about.
But she looked for everything, she kept searching for the truth, because she refused to believe Zensuke would do such needless destruction.
Even after she heard from those such as Komamura, and Tosen about what had occurred.
Unohana examined the cuts so precisely, Isane in the end had to ask what was going on.
"Captain Unohana…I just can't believe this would happen, he's always been kind to everyone he meets. Yet, both Captain's Komamura and Tosen attest that he said such provoking things, though Captain Komamura also said he said some conflicting things and acted like he usually was as well."
"Indeed, I feel as if something here is different, and I can't put my finger on it..."
Unohana couldn't reveal much more, as she recalled the very brief message that he showed her.
That's when she saw something, and examined it further.
Like the message had told her, she found something.
Biting her lower lip, Unohana kept this to herself for the time being, as she needed to make sure if she was finding out the right secrets, as she knew Zensuke was a very intelligent guy, he wouldn't cut people differently if he didn't have a reason to do so.
"Excuse me Isane dear, I just need to go and take care of a situation. While I'm out, make sure Zensuke-kun gets a nice meal, Nemu-san has sent in requests, send Hanataro-san, thank you."
"S, Sure, Captain. Anything you say." Isane was left in confusion, not knowing what to think as Unohana headed for the door.
As she left, Isane looked at the people in the beds, who were recovering from the attacks, and then to the door, wondering what her Captain was thinking about right now.
Meanwhile, back in the Human World, Zensuke went to go and have a nice bath, to wash the stress of the day away, before he knew he'd have an even more stressful time. With his Gigai in Soul Society continuously feeding him information, he was gaining better knowledge on how he was going to plan this kind of action, and expose Aizen to the others, knowing he would also make drastic moves also.
"I have to destroy his Hogyoku, if I can't take him out..." Zensuke thought, as he slides inside of the bathroom, and begins getting undressed. "Fortunately, I've already began sowing the seeds for Sosuke-sans downfall, but its still tricky, he's very strong, and his Zanpakuto...it'll be the first time I've ever truly tested out if my plan against it would work...its going to be difficult, but doable, and with Dad making the last adjustments, I'll be able to get going soon, he'll also use others to his advantage, Momo-chan..."
As Zensuke was ruminating thoughts deep within him, he fully got undressed, wrapped a small towel around his waist just big enough to hide the important areas, and moved to the large bath he had built underneath Orihime's home.
It was more akin to a hot spring, and it felt so soothing to get in, the natural remedies in the water were designed to relax the body, and to send calming waves through the skin, and into the body, even replenish spiritual energy if needed, and for Zensuke, he thought right now, it was doing Gods work, so he leans his head back, and his eyes begin to close...
However, he suddenly feels a presence entering the hot spring room, his eyes opening to realize it was Orihime.
"Hey, Orihime-chan. Sorry not had the chance to catch up, how're you feeling?" Zensuke asks, very aware her awakening her powers would be a big deal for anyone.
"Yes, I'm feeling okay, it feels strange, but a good kind of strange." Orihime spoke up with a gentle smile gracing her face.
"I'm glad to hear that. And how're Tatsuki-san and my arch nemesis~?" Zensuke asked with a jovial tone.
Orihime giggled. "Both got on home okay, didn't remember a thing~ Its a relief, or Honsho-san might question why she was knocked out by Tatsuki-chan."
Zensuke snickered. "Yeah, I have no doubt she would do. In either case, I'm glad that its sorted. Tomorrow, I could help you go over your powers, if you want? To see what they do, and how to help you hone them. It can be difficult wielding new powers for the first time."
Orihime adopted a big smile, adjusting herself, as she came closer. "That would be great, thank you~"
Orihime pulls up to the large hot bath, looking at Zensuke, and saw his near naked form.
Her face became as red as rubies, blushing madly at the young man.
Looking at his chiseled abs, and his wet hair glistening in the lights of the room, the water running across his saturated body.
She felt heat pool inside of her, as she goes to the bath herself, and begins sliding in.
This was when Zensuke caught the sight of her in a towel, barely covering her chest, and hips.
Her hair was up in a bun with two long strands running down to her chest, her crimson cheeks looking adorable.
He was lost for breath for a moment, taken in by the radiance of the beauty before him.
"Zen-chan, I heard from Kuchiki-san that you'll be going to the Soul Society soon, is that right?"
Zensuke nods. "Yeah, that's right."
"Is it safe? I mean...I know it wont be, but...you're doing it alone?"
Zensuke hums. "Yeah, I'd say so. If I involved others...its a difficult thing to ask, you know? I know some have offered their help, I don't want them to get hurt. But speaking realistically, they'll be dragged in eventually anyway, though I'll always make sure you're safe, Orihime-chan. Even if Sosuke-san came to your front door, I'd be the barricade that wouldn't let him cross."
Orihime felt comforted in his words.
Though she wished she could do more, especially since now she had powers, she thought she'd be able to do something.
"Zen-chan..." Orihime came close, and her bosom pressed up against his body, feeling her softness even through the thin towel she wore. "I'll do my best, whatever you need, no matter what's to come."
Zensuke felt touched by her words, and adopted a kind smile.
"Thank you, Orihime-chan. This isn't something you should have to worry over."
"Even then, you're my friend...you're someone I care about, and I want to do what I can. Might not be super Shinigami, but I could do something~"
Zensuke couldn't help but feel her words hitting him deep in his heart.
He then felt her hug him tightly, so he did the same thing back.
Because he had been working at it alone for sometime, it was comforting to know others wanted to do whatever they could, even after he explained what they were up against, and believed in him, which only made him want to try even harder for them, give his all and make sure that Aizen wouldn't succeed in his plans.
As that was going on, Toshiro was sure she knew what the next move was going to be, only problem was that dealing with it would be difficult.
She looked to Rangiku, who in turn bit her lower lip.
"He's a wild one, that guy. You sure he can help?"
"He is a wild card, but he's the best card we have. I know if Zensuke-kun was here, he'd be able to turn to him in a time of need. While he'll be a difficult guy to deal with, I know that if we give him the right incentive, he'll help us out. Now, we just need the right incentive, and we can be one step closer to achieving our goals, then we could hopefully free Zensuke-kun..."
Rangiku searched her brain for the answer, but was having difficulty coming up with anything.
"Hmm, maybe we could set Captain Zaraki on him~" Rangiku joked.
Toshiro lifts her lips in slight amusement.
But then she sighed, and shook her head. "Not sure how well that would work."
Rangiku shrugged. "Then, we've gotta think of an enticing offer, otherwise he wont help us."
Toshiro agreed.
Just then, there was a knock at the door.
Toshiro looked at the time, it was late.
She sensed who it was, and found it to be Unohana, surprising the young Captain.
Toshiro glides over, and opens the door, seeing the beautiful Captain herself.
"Captain Unohaha, what are you doing here?"
"I imagine the same reason you're both here at eleven in the evening." Unohana began, as she steps inside.
She made sure the room was secure, before they continued.
Rangiku sits up fully. "Zensuke-kun."
Unohana nods. "Yes, and I believe we should work together."
Toshiro raises an eyebrow. "You know something?"
Unohana hums. "I need to confirm something, and I believe you'll be able to help me."
Toshiro could see Unohana was someone who would work with them, even against Soul Society.
So the young Captain nods her head. "Of course, anything."
"Then, we need to meet up with Zensuke-kun, however with the guards around, it'll be difficult."
"We were just thinking that, and we have an idea." Toshiro began, Unohana's intrigued raised. "However, we'll need your help, in getting his cooperation. He hasn't always been the biggest Zensuke-kun fan, but he out of everyone in Soul Society would have a means of getting us towards Zensuke-kun undetected."
Unohana flashed a smirk rarely seen by others.
It was one that reflected her days as a former Kenpachi.
"That's a very good idea, Captain Hitsugaya. Leave Mayuri Kurotsuchi, to me."
Toshiro and Rangiku adopt big smiles, glad to see they had someone like Unohana on side.
Late at night, Zensuke sat within a room in Orihime's home at a desk with numerous gadgets and gizmos on the top, making some preparations for when he was going to head to Soul Society.
In the midst of his workings, the door opened.
He felt who it was before they came.
Though when Yoruichi stepped through the door, his heart skipped a beat as he saw what she was wearing.
A lacy black shirt that showed off her body, her amble chest delivering all the right feelings to him, the cloth of her shirt barely covering the breast area, accompanied with pants that clung to her body, looking equally as erotic.
Her half smile tantalizing to his gaze, watching as the Goddess came over to him, hugging him from behind, pushing her chest into his back, her hot breath tickling his earlobe as her teeth nibbled on said lobe.
"I've found you, my adorable Zensuke." Feeling her hot breath on his ear, her assets pushing up against him, he couldn't deny he was feeling a familiar flush entering his system, his hand sliding up, and meeting Yoruichi's hand, her slim fingers wrapping around his own.
"What're you up to, Yoruichi-san?" As he asked, Yoruichi glides around his body, and manages to perch herself on his lap, looking towards Zensuke who in turn kept his hand firmly on her own, transmitting unspoken feelings between them.
"I thought you'd be alone. Readying to go to Soul Society, aren't you?"
"Yeah, gonna be going pretty soon, and then…well, if things go the way I think they are, then I'll have to take on the Soul Society to expose Sosuke-san goes off without a worry. It'll be hard, but I'll do my best."
Yoruichi's fingers on her free hand trace up and down his jaw, gently running her fingers across his jaw, and to his lips, smiling slightly when he lightly kissed the digits, finding it delightful when he did so.
"You know I'm going right?" Yoruichi said in a matter of fact voice.
Zensuke offered her a kind smile. "Yoruichi-san, you'd be a target too. I know unlike what happened with father who was charged with a crime, but you helped him escape…"
"Yes, but like hell you're going on your own, and right now, you and I both are people the Soul Society would like to capture. I've already decided, I'm going with you. I couldn't do much back then, when everything was going on...I had to leave you behind, and it tore me up, to do...to do so." She admitted, the emotion flying in her voice.
"Yoruichi-san...please, that was, circumstances beyond your control." Zensuke comforted, stroking her digits.
But Yoruichi shakes her head. "Even then, I should've done more, and seeing the heartache in Kisuke's eyes, when we left that day, I wanted to come back. But at that point...I couldn't reach you, I'm sorry."
Zensuke's fingers lace with her own, pulling her neck to his shoulder, and held her comfortingly in his arms.
"Don't worry about the past, everything back then, was the machinations of Sosuke Aizen-san. Now, is different."
Yoruichi nods. "It is, because we're going together. And no one's going to stop me, I'd actually like to see someone try and stop me, then I'd show them how they'd be wasting their time."
Zensuke chuckled at her feisty attitude, and showcasing her strong earnest grin that he fell for long ago. "Seems like we're decided then."
Yoruichi brushed her hand across the side of his face. "That we are, you're going to be going with me, I'm going to be supporting you, and know that you're not going to be alone in all of this. You've had to do a lot by yourself, not anymore."
Zensuke couldn't help but admire Yoruichi, she knew the way to make him feel good.
That she would be by his side, no matter what.
"Alright then, you and me, together." Happiness came over him, and he showed the feelings he had for her inside, kissing the young woman's soft lips, and held her close.
"Sounds good to me. Now, bring your lips to me." Yoruichi adopted a grand smile, getting onto his lap, as their kiss deepened between them, embracing the feelings they had felt for a good long time, finally able to express them to each other.
His hands slide up and down her body, as she holds onto him tightly, their kisses becoming more filled with passion as the time ticks over.
Though it would be a tough road ahead, they'd be together, no matter what.
End chapter!
So this chapter had a few things going on, with Aizen's increasing concerns on how to handle Zensuke, and gain what he desires, Rukia, Orihime, Yoruichi and others expressing their desires to help Zensuke, while Zensuke himself plans to do what he must to take down Aizen once and for all. Nemu's also going through a change, as she tries to wrap her head around those trying to do things to the Captain that taught her emotions, and helped her, while Toshiro, Rangiku, and Unohaha have come together to help Zensuke anyway they can, even if it means going to a certain someone~
Well, until next time, thanks for reading!
Zensuke; Nemu, Orihime, Rukia, Toshiro (fem), Rangiku, Yoruichi, Momo, Nel, Tier,