>>43253904
When he drew his sword and pointed it at you, he was making a statement. You felt no killing intent in his attack at that moment, so it's just a matter of uncovering what he did intend by his actions.

>Feign ignorance for now, see what sort of direction he takes things in
>Offer to spar with him, assuming he wanted to explain his abilities in greater detail
>Fight him seriously for once, that may have been what he was angling for when he aimed his sword at you
>Other

>>43253921
>DFirst off, Give him a noogie for calling us old
>Offer to spar with him, assuming he wanted to explain his abilities in greater detail

>>43253904
>Fight him seriously for once, that may have been what he was angling for when he aimed his sword at you

>>43253921
>>Fight him seriously for once, that may have been what he was angling for when he aimed his sword at you

>>43253921
>>Fight him seriously for once, that may have been what he was angling for when he aimed his sword at you

>>43253921
>>Fight him seriously for once, that may have been what he was angling for when he aimed his sword at you

Anything less is less then Riku

>>43253921
>Fight him seriously for once, that may have been what he was angling for when he aimed his sword at you
He needs to be punished for calling us old.

>>43253921
>Feign ignorance for now, see what sort of direction he takes things in

>>43253921
>>Offer to spar with him, assuming he wanted to explain his abilities in greater detail

>>43253921
>>Fight him seriously for once, that may have been what he was angling for when he aimed his sword at you

>>43253921
>Fight him seriously for once, that may have been what he was angling for when he aimed his sword at you
>Other: Give him a noogie as an opening move.
sure thing kiddo, now show me what you've got and make mommy proud.

>>43253921
>>Fight him seriously for once, that may have been what he was angling for when he aimed his sword at you

I have no clue what any of these characters are.

>>43253921
>>Fight him seriously for once, that may have been what he was angling for when he aimed his sword at you

>>43254085
Then go read the archives
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?tags=Shinigami%20Savant%20Quest

>>43254085
Then read the archives newb.

3d10, best of first 3. DC is 7.

Rolled 9, 3, 6 = 18 (3d10)

>>43254122

Rolled 5, 10, 8 = 23 (3d10)

>>43254122

Rolled 7, 6, 9 = 22 (3d10)

>>43254122
diceu

Rolled 9, 3, 5 = 17 (3d10)

>>43254122

Rolled 1, 1, 5 = 7 (3d10)

>>43254122

>>43254122
>>43254135
>>43254137
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H40VmHwc5Y0
IT BEGINS!

>>43254135
>success
>writing

>>43254122
“Loud and clear,” you reply with an almost wolfish grin, hand reaching for Tenkotsuki's hilt. “You were challenging me, weren't you, boy? Calling me old, and raising your sword to me like that?”

“Oh!” Gin smiles, building up reiatsu as he draws Shinsō. “You truly are my mother after all, knowin' your son like that! An' down here, we can go at it without bein' watched!”

“Come, boy!” you shout as your own reatisu and Gin's clash and swirl madly. “Show me what you can do!”

Gin's eyes shine back at you, full of anticipation. “I hope you haven't gotten rusty, mother... Bankai: Kamishini no Yari!”

The lightning-fast thrust passes wide over your left shoulder as you dart towards the side: though its speed is shocking as it extends, Shinsō's main mode of attack bears too many similarities to the flat thrust of the Shinsengumi to escape your notice. The “hirazuki's” fatal flaw is the wide blind spot left by the spine of the blade, and you're still faster than Gin by enough of a margin that you can exploit that weakness.

After all, it was you that taught him how to use his sword in the first place.

Your own strike with Tenkotsuki is parried by Gin's blade, suddenly its regular length again... you barely saw it retract, even though you were watching for that moment. Had you been almost anyone else, you'd have missed it.

“I see,” you announce, catching Gin by surprise. “Your Bankai retracts even faster than it extends, allowing you to make an immediate follow-up attack. And with that speed in close quarters, if you can hold the point on your opponent... that's all she wrote.”

“Devious. That'll make it hard to win at range or in close...”

“Bravo!” Gin smirks. “You're as sharp as ever, Miss Ri...”
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>>43254553
“... if it were anyone else,” you interrupt, stepping even deeper into Gin's fighting space and striking him in the solar plexus with your left elbow.

Gin's eyes widen as the unexpected blow unbalances him for a split-second, and he tries to bring Shinsō to bear: if he can point it at you from this range, he'll have won and you both know it. But you're not going to let him win so easily, and Kobara no Tachi's blade deflects Shinsō's point clear of you.

“Very good!” Gin congratulates you as he recovers, rotating in place to knock Kobara no Tachi out of the way as he rounds on you with Shinsō's hilt. “But you taught me well!”

Your son tries to use Onibi against you, thrusting with the hilt of his sword to try and open up enough distance to aim his point at you, but your hakuda skills prove too much for him to handle. Driving your right knee upward you catch his wrist mid-strike, causing Gin's attack to miss your side by mere inches. From there you can follow up with a roundhouse kick across his left shoulder, which he blocks by raising his arm.

Shinsō's point narrowly misses your left side as Gin shoots it through his clothing, forcing you to pivot away off your left foot as your right comes back down. Your graceful arcing movement gives Gin a little more space... infighting like this is difficult against an opponent like this.

It's slowly going to tire you out from the pace, and it prevents you from using kidō due to the fast pace. But give him any more room than this and you'd be playing into his hands by giving him a better chance to adjust his aim. Separating entirely evens the playing field, as you'd be far enough that Gin knows he wouldn't be able to hit you with Shinsō while you yourself would need to rely solely on kidō.
(2/3)

>>43254553
>t... that's all she wrote.”
Wut?

>>43254577
Also known as RIP, Game over, etc

>>43254572
Those thoughts pass through your mind in an instant as Gin turns to re-engage. You can feel Rosa and Tenkotsuki itching for a proper fight in your mind, though this exchange has gone by so quickly they've yet to find a chance to put a voice to their desire to fight.

Your son... so far, he's done well. You're proud of his progress.

>Continue this pace for now, infighting to maintain a slight advantage
>Release both your swords, take Gin on in the spacing you're both comfortable with
>Gain some distance, make it a match of kidō against kidō
>Other?

>>43254627
>Release both your swords, take Gin on in the spacing you're both comfortable with
He's our son, He deserves the best after all!

>>43254627
>Release both your swords, take Gin on in the spacing you're both comfortable with
We haven't even gone into shikai yet and he's had to pull out bankai against us. let's see how the squirt does when we're taking this more seriously.

>>43254627
>>Release both your swords, take Gin on in the spacing you're both comfortable with

Make Mommy proud now Gin

>>43254627
>>Release both your swords, take Gin on in the spacing you're both comfortable with

>>43254627
>Release both your swords, take Gin on in the spacing you're both comfortable with

>>43254577
You loose. Curtains. Game over. Rest in peace. GG, no Re.

>>43254627
>Release both your swords, take Gin on in the spacing you're both comfortable with

>>43254627
>>Release both your swords, take Gin on in the spacing you're both comfortable with

>>43254627
>Continue this pace for now, infighting to maintain a slight advantage

>>43254627
>>Release both your swords, take Gin on in the spacing you're both comfortable with

>>43254627
>Release both your swords, take Gin on in the spacing you're both comfortable with
boy, words cannot describe how happy I am.

>>43254648
Tenkotsuki is in shikai, it's just that infighting leaves no opening to cast kidō even with her help. Shikai against Bankai like this, Gin would eventually win.

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>Riku's face right now.
Such childlike glee!

>>43254627
>Release both your swords, take Gin on in the spacing you're both comfortable with

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>>43254692
more like a smug mug.

>>43254627
>Release both your swords, take Gin on in the spacing you're both comfortable with

>>43254719
That doesn't really look to smug though tbh.

>>43254627
The way forward seems clear.

3d10 again. DC is 7.

Rolled 7, 1, 8 = 16 (3d10)

>>43254830

Rolled 7, 9, 6 = 22 (3d10)

>>43254830

Rolled 10, 1, 7 = 18 (3d10)

>>43254830

Rolled 4, 8, 6 = 18 (3d10)

>>43254830

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>>43254841
>>43254835
>>43254850
so predictable.

>>43254841
dat dice being such a tease being 1 away from a crit.

>>43254830
“You've done well, Gin,” you tell your son. “If this kept up, I'd lose for sure. But I don't think you're ready for my Bankai just yet.”

“Oh?” Gin raises an eyebrow and favors you with a quizzical gaze, lowering his blade for a moment. Not enough to leave him open, of course... you taught him better than that. But you can tell the notion that you have an alternative to Bankai puzzles him.

You hold out Kobara no Tachi with a mad grin. “Raze, Kobara no Tachi.”

Gin's eyes widen in shock as your reiatsu washes over him. The sight of the seven spectral tails behind you and your blackened eyes must make even your familiar appearance seem alien and sinister, even before he sees that your remaining single blade has begun warping itself around your right arm. You even think you can see a shiver go down his spine, though whether it's from fear or excitement is impossible to say.

The first strike nearly takes Gin off his feet. He's barely got the speed to keep up with you in close quarters like this, though he rallies excellently as he launches a barrage of thrusts with Shinsō's extending blade while dashing away from you. He even goes so far as to vary the orientation of his sword with each attack, making it that much harder to predict where the blind spot will be. But at the range he's gained by backpedaling, he's given you enough time to react whenever he bends into a slash.

“He has trouble keeping up,” you mutter, in a voice not entirely your own. A solid sweep from your blade knocks Shinsō aside, giving you a chance to deliver a massive kick to Gin's gut...
(1/2)

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>>43254969
>The sight of the seven spectral tails behind you
is it possible to
>touch fluffy tail?

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>>43254969
"Bakudō 63: Sajō Sabaku!"

Gin's spell doesn't manage to ensnare you completely, though it does manage to bind your sword-arm. Some distance away, you can see Gin's blade extending towards you. You can feel his spell holding you in place... had it been anyone else attacking you may have panicked, but you know in your heart that Gin's blade will stop short even if you do nothing.

"Hadō 11: Tsuzuri Raiden!"

Your immediate counterattack, which is vastly empowered by Tenkotsuki's voice echoing inside your mind, surges back towards Gin along the length of his own Sajō Sabaku, which forces him to drop the spell to avoid receiving an electric shock that would kill a Lieutenant-level shinigami outright.

Once freed it's simple to dodge his blade, which is already off-track due to your unexpected counter.

Gin pauses as he finds your blade resting at the base of his neck.

"When did you master the Utsusemi that well?" you question your son with a broad smile. Gin scratches his hair in what looks like genuine embarrassment.

He quickly offers a laugh. "Well now, I didn't expect you'd counter that quickly! My mistake."

>You've made me proud, Gin... I have nothing more to teach you.
>Continue testing his abilities?
>Other?

>>43255129
>Continue testing his abilities?
Gotta have more

>>43255129
>You've made me proud, Gin... I have nothing more to teach you.
>Except...POCKET SAND!
Hahahaha yeah this will work.

>>43255129
>>Continue testing his abilities?
Afterwards
>You've made me proud, Gin... I have nothing more to teach you.

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>>43255125
sometimes a choice is not really a choice at all.

>>43255129
>You've made me proud, Gin... I have nothing more to teach you.

>>43255129
>You've made me proud, Gin... I have nothing more to teach you.
>RUFFLE HIS HAIR!
And this>>43255145
Definitely this.

>>43255129
>You've made me proud, Gin... I have nothing more to teach you.
>give him a noogie
>ruffle his hair.

>>43255129
>Ruffle his hair.

>>43255129
>You've made me proud, Gin... I have nothing more to teach you.
>give him a noogie
>ruffle his hair.

>>43255129
>>43255161
Supporting!

>implying pocket sand would work
>against Gin of all people

I hope the pocket sand part get's ignored. Cause it's really out of character for riku to do.

>>43255324
I assume we aren't using it on Gin, Only demonstrating it's usefulness.

>>43255300
>My technique didn't work!

>My eyes were closed..

>They were?

>>43255129
“Well, now,” you laugh, noting the tip of Shinsō's blade leveled backwards towards your stomach. “I didn't expect you to anticipate that. You've made me proud, Gin. I have nothing more to teach you...”

Gin's shoulders loosen up at your words, and he's about to say something when his footing gives way as the ground beneath him turns to sand. You've quietly used one of the Shiba clan's tricks, “Seppa”, the moment you set foot behind your son.

“...except for this.”

He flails comically for a moment as you laugh, until he finally loses out to gravity and lands face-first in the sandpit.

“And I was just about to say somethin' cool, too,” Gin protests, though he's still grinning as he comes up.

“That's my final lesson, Gin,” you tell him, ruffling his hair from a now-rare height advantage. “Lead your Division well, but never forget to look after yourself. You've got people who'd be pissed if you get yourself killed, alright?”

Your son seems like he's about to crack a joke, until he sees your face. Though your eyes are still black from your released form, and your appearance must be terrifying indeed, you can feel wetness at the corners of your eyes as you smile down at him.

After a quiet moment, you offer Gin a hand.

“Thanks, mother. For everythin'.”
(1/2)

>>43254577
The popular version of the origin of this expression is that it is the punch line of a mournful tale about an American GI serving overseas in WWII. The said sad serviceman is supposed to have received a letter from his sweetheart. He reads it to his colleagues: "Dear John". Well, go on, they say. "That's it; that's all she wrote". The story is plausible; 'Dear John' was the standard cipher amongst the US military for the kind of letter that has now been replaced by a 'you're so dumped' text message.

>>43255431
>“Thanks, mother. For everythin'.”
>mother
HE FINALLY SAID IT! YES!

>>43255431
D'awww

>>43255431
hnnnnnggg

Shuhei recruitment time?

>>43255464
>>43255525
>>43255541
eh. it's not like we didn't know it before it was said out loud.

I mean, don't get me wrong, I appreciate the gargantuan effort he must have made to actually speak the words considering the kind of guy he is, but this isn't exactly anything groundbreaking.

>>43255560
shut up anon. you're ruining the moment.

>>43255560
Ruining the moment anon, Ruining it.

>>43255546
Kinda surprised he hasn't already signed up since he had that face tattoo modeled after Kensei's matching one after serving under him, and yet Kensei has already left SS in this timeline.

>>43255606
That's not what happened. He had his tattoo modeled after Kensei because he saved him and his friends.

>>43255577
>>43255591
ruinmind

You still there King?

>>43255431
Later that day, Rangiku finds you and Gin sitting in your office. A half-empty bottle of whiskey is open on your desk, and glasses are out. A record is on, something by the Andrews Sisters, and mother and son are seated comfortably across from each other on cushions.

“Come off it, the music was one of the few good things to come out of the wars!” you insist to your boy. “Classics by any reasonable standards.”

“Ven ze Fuhrer says, ve is ze master race, ve heil *pfft* heil *pfft* right in ze Fuhrer's face!” Gin sings, complete with the Spike Jonez raspberries.

You wave him off with one hand. “Yeah, well, a lot of it was silly too.”

“You're in here drinking and blowing raspberries at each other,” Rangiku complains, “while I'm out there busting my butt! How is that fair!?”

“We poured you a glass,” Gin tells her apologetically.

“It's a start,” Rangiku pouts, dropping heavily onto a cushion next to Gin.

You take a sip at your drink and set it down at your side. “So what exactly were you doing, anyway?”

“Arranging with that guy at the academy,” she replies. “Shūhei Hisagi. He's free for an interview any time.”

Ah, you were wondering about that kid. Apparently he had some talent after all.

>I'll go and see him, then.
>Send a messenger, tell him to come here.
>It can wait until he graduates, can't it?
>Other?

>>43255666
>Send a messenger, tell him to come here.

>>43255666
>Send a messenger, tell him to come here.

>>43255666
>Send a messenger, tell him to come here.
Its more secure for when we mishandle certain classified documents regarding merc activities.

>>43255666
>Send a messenger, tell him to come here.
Oh god when he walks in and sees two captains and a Lt drunk off their asses....Priceless!

>>43255666
>Send a messenger, tell him to come here.

>>43255666
>Send a messenger, tell him to come here.
fuck you now is family time. being a captain means we can make the rookies trudge their asses out to us.

>>43255666
>>Send a messenger, tell him to come here.

Rolled 1 (1d3)

this is an important choice now?

>>43255666
>Send a messenger, tell him to come here.

>Andrews Sisters
the 40s had some damn fine taste in music.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qafnJ6mRbgk

>>43255724
You ruined the hive mind.

>>43255724
Yes, actually. I wouldn't have offered it if there was no long-term relevance.

>>43255666
>I'll go and see him, then.

>>43255666
>Send a messenger, tell him to come here.
Yes

>>43255740
aaaaah fuck now I'm paranoid. I'd assuming going to see him has him view us professionally, calling him here let him see us more as a person, and having it wait leads to him being snatched by another division. But the way you said that makes me think if we don't go see him then he'll be killed or something.

>>43255666
>>I'll go and see him, then.

>>43255666
>Send a messenger, tell him to come here.

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>>43255666
“Let's have him come out here,” you sigh. “Gives us time to finish toasting our newest Captain.”

“Ah, that was today!” Rangiku cries. “Gin, congratulations! I'm really happy for you.”

“S'nothing,” Gin insists, though you can tell being the focus of Rangiku's attention has embarrassed him. “But shouldn't you be a Captain too by now?”

Rangiku grins and shrugs. “Hey, I've got a position I like already. No need to rush things.”

It takes a while for Shūhei Hisagi to put in an appearance, so you enjoy every moment of privacy with your children you can get until he arrives. By then you've migrated to your desk, while Gin and Rangiku move back to leave enough space for your guest to sit across the desk from you.

The Academy student who steps cautiously into your office is very different to the one you last saw as a brat in the Rukongai. His eyes look fiercer and his hair just a little longer, and without doubt his body has grown much tougher. His reiatsu when at rest is actually noticeable, putting him at seated officer level already.

Though even with all that being said, stepping into an office with two Captains and a Lieutenant leaves him with the same look as a man who's walked into a den of sleeping lions.

“Shūhei Hisagi,” he announces, standing at attention. “I was told to meet you here?”

“And I've been told you're still interested in joining my Division,” you reply coolly, glancing down at his sword. The guard is still that of an Asauichi, though from the feel of his reiatsu it won't be that way for long.

>Tell me why you deserve it.
>Tell me why you want it.
>Show me who you've become.
>Other?

>>43255999
>Tell me why you want it.

>>43255999
>Tell me why you want it.
>Show me who you've become.

>>43255999
>>Tell me why you want it.
Then
>>Show me who you've become.

>>43255999
>Tell me why you want it.
this really is the most important bit honestly.

>>43255999
>>Tell me why you deserve it.

>Show me who you've become.

>>43255999
>Tell me why you want it.
>Show me who you've become.

>>43255999
>Tell me why you want it.
>Show me who you've become.
his words will tell us an impression. but his actions will tell us the truth.

>>43255999
>>Show me who you've become.

>>43255999
>Tell me why you deserve it.

>>43255999
>Show me who you've become.

>>43255999

>Show me who you've become.

>>43255999
>Show me who you've become.

>>43255999
>>>Tell me why you want it.
>>Show me who you've become.

>>43255999
“Tell me why you want into my Division so bad,” you order the newcomer. “And remember, I'll be able to tell lies and flattery apart from sincerity.”

After a moment, Hisagi shuts his eyes and takes a seat. “At first it was because I looked up to Captain Muguruma,” he admits. “And nothing more.”

“Captain Muguruma has left the Seireitei under suspicion of treason,” you observe. “Would you stand by that statement?”

“The man saved my life,” Hisagi insists, and you hear a note of defiance in his voice. “His actions that day weren't those of a traitor. I don't buy it.”

Good. He's learned to think for himself, and to stand by his own convictions.

“But that's no longer my reasoning,” he continues. “I came to the conclusion that your Ninth Division was still the place I belonged when I heard about the War in Europe. The way you led your Division, your devotion to your subordinates, your commitment to your duty, and how you balanced those things... I can't claim to fully know what philosophy you hold in your heart, but I can respect your actions. And that is enough.”

None of his words carry any hint of deceit to them. It seems something about you has truly earned this boy's respect.

“Show me your full reiatsu,” you order. You can feel Hisagi's strength surge, then relax again. You're sure now that he stacks up well against nearly any seated officer in the Gotei 13, save your own and perhaps those two fight junkies Kenpachi's got in his Third and Fifth seats.

You sigh, and lift the needled off the now-finished Glenn Miller record you had on when the student walked into your office. “You understand I don't normally recruit into my Commandos from my squad leaders, right? That if you're not Commando material by the time you graduate, you'll probably be leading a squad until you either die or you're promoted out of my Division?”
(1/2)

>>43256418
“You do that to keep experienced squad leaders in the field,” Hisagi observes with a nod. “If that's my eventual role, I guess I couldn't complain. After all... it's just a rank.”

>That's all I need to hear. I'll make sure you're Commando material by the time you graduate.
>Fine. When you graduate, you're mine.
>Look into other Divisions for now. If your mind is still made up when you graduate, I'll take you.
>I think maybe your talents would be better used elsewhere.
>Other?

>>43256451
>That's all I need to hear. I'll make sure you're Commando material by the time you graduate.
>When you graduate, you're mine.

>>43256451
>Fine. When you graduate, you're mine.

>>43256451
>That's all I need to hear. I'll make sure you're Commando material by the time you graduate.
>Fine. When you graduate, you're mine.

>>43256451
>That's all I need to hear. I'll make sure you're Commando material by the time you graduate.

>>43256451
>>That's all I need to hear. I'll make sure you're Commando material by the time you graduate

>>43256451
>That's all I need to hear. I'll make sure you're Commando material by the time you graduate.

>>43256451
>That's all I need to hear. I'll make sure you're Commando material by the time you graduate.

>>43256465
Second.

>>43256465
>>43256479

Is that really necessary?

The commando option already says "you're in", so why say it again?

Hell, I think the "you're mine" option is just saying he'll be in our squad, but means nothing in regards to the commando unit.

I'm going crazy.

>>43256515
You're absolutely correct.

You could still be going crazy, though. This just isn't evidence for it.

>>43256451
>That's all I need to hear. I'll make sure you're Commando material by the time you graduate.

>>43256451
>>Fine. When you graduate, you're mine.

>>43256451
>>That's all I need to hear. I'll make sure you're Commando material by the time you graduate.

>>43256451
"That's all I need to hear," you reply, pouring Hisagi a small glass of whiskey and topping your own off. "I'll get Mirai and Kai to clear some time to get you up to speed. By the time you graduate you WILL be Commando material, or you'll be broken."

"Deal?" you ask, raising your glass.

Hisagi tries and fails to hide his excitement as Rangiku snickers behind his back. "Deal!"

Glasses chink together.

However, that does leave one problem: with Kai and Mirai taking time out to mentor Hisagi, what will be done about Rukia?

>Convince Kaien to help her out. Family connections are great.
>Take care of it personally, despite how much that'd look like favoritism.
>Tell Kai and Mirai to help train her too, despite how much more effort it will be for them.
>Rangiku can do it... though that would cut into her time at the printing press, or else deeply into what free time she has.
>Other?

>>43256813
>>Convince Kaien to help her out. Family connections are great.

>>43256813
>>Take care of it personally, despite how much that'd look like favoritism.

>>43256813
>Rangiku can do it... though that would cut into her time at the printing press, or else deeply into what free time she has.
we'll just have to take over her other duties somewhat

>>43256813
>Convince Kaien to help her out. Family connections are great.

>>43256813
>Rangiku can do it... though that would cut into her time at the printing press, or else deeply into what free time she has.

Rukia's pretty much explicitly our responsibility, handing her off to Kaien will piss off Byakuya. Also, fuck Kaien, I want her to grow to be badass.

>>43256813
>>Convince Kaien to help her out. Family connections are great.

Kinda want Riku to do it, but favoritism is a bit of a problem sometimes. Especially since Riku's interest kinda caused it.

At least she will finish with a full academy education.

>>43256813
>>Rangiku can do it... though that would cut into her time at the printing press, or else deeply into what free time she has.

>>43256813
>>Rangiku can do it... though that would cut into her time at the printing press, or else deeply into what free time she has.

>>43256813
>Take care of it personally, despite how much that'd look like favoritism.

>>43256813
>Take care of it personally, despite how much that'd look like favoritism.

>>43256813
>>>Rangiku can do it... though that would cut into her time at the printing press, or else deeply into what free time she has.

>>43256813
>Rangiku can do it... though that would cut into her time at the printing press, or else deeply into what free time she has.

>>43256813
>Take care of it personally, despite how much that'd look like favoritism.

>>43256813
>>Other?
Soi Fon? She'll need an LT when she becomes captain of the second anyway.

>>43256813
>>Rangiku can do it... though that would cut into her time at the printing press, or else deeply into what free time she has.
She can intern

>>43256813
>Convince Kaien to help her out. Family connections are great.

I feel bad about pawning her off, but Riku can't relentlessly mother every single recruit that piques her interest.

>>43256987

Sure she can, she's been doing it for ages.

what Maki Ichinose up to as commando he should be all right to teach a up and coming shinigami the ropes.

>>43256813
>Take care of it personally, despite how much that'd look like favoritism.

>>43256987
B-but mothering is fun anon.

>>43257008
He left to be Kaoru's Lieutenant.

>writing

Or maybe Riku can make raising Rukia a team project!

>>43257073
She can be our adorable bunny mascot

>>43257140
Piss off, This be fox territory!

>>43257062
Say, since Rukia is in the culture division, will she learn to draw correctly?

>>43257208
no. she will still have her horrible chibi bunnies. everything else through will be like da-vinci tier art.

>>43257208
We all wish......Sadly we know it won't happen.

>>43257208
oh god what have we done?

>>43256813
“Rangiku,” you continue, “on the subject of training kids, how would you like an idiot apprentice all your own?”

Rangiku shoots you a sly look. “You're talking about that Kuchiki girl. Don't try and pull a fast one on me.”

“I'll take care of some of your workload,” you reassure your daughter. “I'd teach Rukia myself, but that'd look a little too much like favoritism. She'd never get proper respect from the Division that way.”

“You trained me yourself, and I receive more than adequate respect,” Mirai interrupts, apparently having swung through the office to drop off some piece of paperwork or other. “I hear I am to help train a new replacement for Tetsu and Maki?”

“That's right,” you nod. “As for Rukia, her situation's different. After all you're not the adopted sister of a noble family's leader.”

“Fair point,” Mirai admits. “I should get back to work. Excuse me Lady Riku, Lady Rangiku, Captain Ichimaru.”

“She seemed nice,” Gin comments off-hand as your Commando continues on whatever business is occupying her for the day. “But she also had a point, I've got work to do as well.”

“Swing by whenever you feel like it,” you tell Gin. “You're a Captain now, so you don't have to make excuses. But also be sure to get to know your new Division. Talking to Chikane will start you off right.”

“Thanks for the advice,” he nods.

“Try not to scare them to death on the first day!” Rangiku calls after him jokingly.
>1/2

>>43257208

Probably not, she will instead be making short manga gag comics with chappy.

>>43257208
Riku's good but she's not God man even she can't erase a flaw of that magnitude

>>43257272
>but she's not God
Anon i hate to break it to you........

>>43257238
Awww yiss

>>43257272
Well.... Technically...

>>43257322
Well not a God of art anyways

>>43257238
Time continues to pass.

Rukia and Hisagi both surprise you, and reach a level qualifying them for the empty Commando positions. Their time in the Academy isn't without issue, however, as a mission to the living world goes awry and several students in the barrier team are killed by massive hollows. Hisagi himself is left with severe facial scarring in the event as he jumped in to protect his fellow upper-classmen. The survivors were rescued by Aizen and Gin, no doubt as planned by the former... though Gin seemed to make it a point to show Aizen up and gain almost all of the credit for saving the students. He even got a Lieutenant out of the deal: Hinamori Momo, the mousy-haired girl you noticed in Rukia and Renji's class.

Though she seemed more taken with Aizen she quickly proved a loyal and hard-working subordinate. Aizen on the other hand took Renji and Kira, quickly sending the former to 11th squad for "making trouble". Eventually he would find his way to Byakuya's side as his Lieutenant. Kira would eventually end up working with Kaname, while a Commander from the Onmitsu you've never heard of by the name "Amagai" ends up as Aizen's Lieutenant.

In 1960 Yoruichi officially hands off command of Second Division to Suì Fēng, who takes Omaeda as her Lieutenant. Yoruichi seems content to retain leadership over her Onmitsu, and in fact can now focus more intensely on those duties. Functionally speaking, not much changes with the day to day running of either unit. Little Bee still seems to follow Yoruichi's lead, though she's been taking more independent action since her promotion.

She also seems to look at you with a newfound thoughtfulness, which leads you to suspect Yoruichi has finally told the young Captain about what's been taking place behind the scenes in the Seireitei since the Hollowfication incident.

However, 1961 proves to be a disastrous year. It's that year when Shiba Kaien goes missing.
>2/3

>>43257521
>Aizen on the other hand took Renji and Kira,
PANIC
>quickly sending the former to 11th squad
panic slightly abated
>It's that year when Shiba Kaien goes missing.
So we hunt his ass down and stand on his face for a bit before agreeing to keep it a secret yeah?

>>43257521
>though Gin seemed to make it a point to show Aizen up and gain almost all of the credit for saving the students.
HAH!

>>43257553
>So we hunt his ass down and stand on his face for a bit before agreeing to keep it a secret yeah?
He's dead ya dumbass.

>>43257564
sorry, got him confused with Isshin.

>>43257521
>However, 1961 proves to be a disastrous year. It's that year when Shiba Kaien goes missing.
oh no....
>Aizen on the other hand took Renji and Kira
that's fucking with much of canon now. renji and strawberry in kubo's timeline were bros, now there is a traitor amongst the strawberry gang.

>>43257592
Nah aizen kicked him out and handed him off to the eleventh.
>quickly sending the former to 11th squad for "making trouble". Eventually he would find his way to Byakuya's side as his Lieutenant

canon in that regard proceeds as normal.

>>43257592
No actually same thing happened in canon. Renji was too hot blooded for Aizen's tastes there too, and sent him to 11 too.


>>43257564
>>43257585
Don't jump to conclusions, we killed what got him in canon.

>>43257614
>we killed what got him in canon.
No we killed one similar to it that had a weaker version of it;s power.

>>43257521
"What do you mean, 'gone'?" Isshin demands, slamming his hands on Ukitake's desk.

The older Captain, much to his credit, manages to keep his trademark calm attitude. "It's exactly as I've reported. After Kaien failed to report in as scheduled I sent Sentaro and Kiyone to Naraki city looking for him. They reported that he was nowhere to be found."

"What was he even doing there?" Kaoru asks, trying hard to maintain her composure. Even you're having a slightly tough time handling your emotions, especially after seeing Miyako as she came out of Ukitake's office before your group barged in.

"I sent him there to investigate reports of a strange hollow," the white-haired Captain explains. "Another that could hide its presence. Our initial reports said it spent most of its time skulking about, stalking the shinigami who had been stationed in Naraki. So I sent my Lieutenant, in case there was trouble."

>The Onmitsu should be allowed to investigate.
>My Division will assist in the investigation.
>Isshin, leave this to Ukitake. He may have been family, but this is officially a Divisional affair.
>Other?

>>43257521
>However, 1961 proves to be a disastrous year. It's that year when Shiba Kaien goes missing.
Holy shgit.......Is he the new Isshin then!?
>>43257634
>Isshin, leave this to Ukitake. He may have been family, but this is officially a Divisional affair.

Oh great Filler villain is Aizen new lt. and he hates Old man genocide

>>43257634
>>Isshin, leave this to Ukitake. He may have been family, but this is officially a Divisional affair.
but we would appreciate it if
>The Onmitsu should be allowed to investigate

>>43257634
>>My Division will assist in the investigation.

>>43257634
>Isshin, leave this to Ukitake. He may have been family, but this is officially a Divisional affair.
Ukitake replaces isshin in the role of going rogue. how did this continuity change occur? where was the butterfly in the timeline?

>>43257634
>Isshin, leave this to Ukitake. He may have been family, but this is officially a Divisional affair.
I feel like the other two options are traps.

>>43257646
>Holy shgit.......Is he the new Isshin then!?
Dude has a wife.

>>43257634
>>>My Division will assist in the investigation.

>>43257634
>My Division will assist in the investigation.

>>43257634
>Isshin, leave this to Ukitake. He may have been family, but this is officially a Divisional affair.

>>43257634
>>My Division will assist in the investigation.

>>43257634
>My Division will assist in the investigation.
I want some action. that's the entirety of my reasoning. nothing meta or anything. I swear.

>>43257634
>My Division will assist in the investigation.
c'mon guys let's not bollocks up canon TO badly,

>>43257792
There is no more canon, Let it happen.

>>43257634
>The Onmitsu should be allowed to investigate.

>>43257792
Where's the fun in that.

>>43257634
>Isshin, leave this to Ukitake. He may have been family, but this is officially a Divisional affair.
Hah, White strawberry.

>>43257634
>My Division will assist in the investigation.
strawberry needs to be a thing, isshin needs to do this. (This IS where he meets masaki right? Haven't watched in like a year.)

>>43257634
>My Division will assist in the investigation.
Yeah much as I like ukitake, crazydad is to best to be replaced

>>43257634
>Isshin, leave this to Ukitake. He may have been family, but this is officially a Divisional affair.

>>43257845
>not adding Masaki to our harem
nuh uh, no way

>>43257634
No dammit we need yuzu karin and ichiboy to have crazydad! He was one of the best fuckin characters and this will lead to hilarity with us as their aunt!
>My Division will assist in the investigation.

>>43257792
>>43257845
Really dude? You could atleast TRY to type differently in your samefag attempt.

>>43257876
...Harem? What.

>>43257770
>>43257843

Does this mean Strawberry will duel wield from the beginning?

>>43257876
We don't have a harem..

>>43257876
We don't have a harem and never will you fucklord.

>>43257634
>My Division will assist in the investigation.
Yeeeees, it's happening, engage plan bestaunt rukia, we will make that strawberry's life a living hell.

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>>43257913
>engage plan bestaunt rukia
>rukia

Just wondering, why do so many people want ukitake to be ichigo's dad? Isshin was friggin perfect for the roll, it was hilarious

>>43257634
>tallying up the votes
Also, don't assume you can predict how your choices now will shape "canon" events. At this point there's absolutely no guarantee the canon events you're trying to shape are even within the realm of possibility anymore.

>>43257893
>>43257900
>>43257912
yeah, things are pretty incestuous in my headcanon.

>>43257929
...ima just go commit Sudoku now.

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>>43257959

>>43257978
so you're saying you never fapped to that doujin with Yoruichi and Rangiku? you filthy peasant.

>>43257634
“I realize that this is Thirteenth Division's affair,” you tell Ukitake, “but perhaps we can find a middle ground? My Division's been training a squad specifically in modern forensic sciences and investigative techniques.”

Ukitake nods thoughtfully. “I see. That would give you a chance to test out that squad, while giving the Shiba family a way to be directly involved in the investigation”

Isshin looks first at you, then back at Ukitake, before sighing and taking his seat. “I guess that's more than we can ask for. Thanks, Jūshirō, it means a lot.”

“Think nothing of it,” Ukitake replies calmly. “I understand this must be difficult for your clan. Kaien was a good man.”

The investigation is swift, but sadly inconclusive. All that can be located is a set of shihakusho on the roof of a building in Naruki city, with no solid evidence for what happened to its wearer. The only traces that told your team the clothing belonged to Kaien were the sizes, the Division marking on the inside of the kosode, and the Lieutenant's badge found nearby.

No blood, no traces of reiatsu. The resemblance to the results of Aizen's hollowfication experiments is too strong to ignore, though you still can't pin the blame on Aizen himself. All you can do is suggest that the same culprit is responsible.

Central 46 is quick to blame Urahara and the Vizards, though many of the highest-ranked shinigami officers now question their involvement. None do so openly save for the Head Captain himself.
>1/2

>>43258159
Nineteen more years pass, with little to occupy your time. There's a war in Vietnam that puts only a minor strain on the Soul Society, and the Arrancar report a decrease in the number of adjuchas they've seen roaming the wastes of Hueco Mundo... as if something has been drawing them elsewhere. Sadly, they've yet to find another hollow suitable to join their ranks.

In 1980, one evening, your soul pager goes mad. The device beeps loudly, informing you of a message and interrupting your dinner with your Lieutenant and Commandos.

What could anyone want to talk to you about right now, anyway? Modern technology sure has a habit of becoming a pain in your ass.

"Don't answer it," Kai mutters. "Every time you answer it there's bad news."

>Answer
>Don't answer
>Screen the call, only answer if it's someone who's not going to give you more work

>>43258269
>>Answer

>>43258269
>Answer

>>43258269
>Screen the call, only answer if it's someone who's not going to give you more work

It can wait until after dinner otherwise.

>>43258269
>>Answer

>>43258269
>>Answer
if you don't it's probably going to bite you in the ass.

>>43258269
>Answer
"Since when has a call been good news? The way I see it, the best good news is when there's no news at all."

>>43258269
>Answer
If it's bad news might as well answer it in case there's a chance we can fix it, eh?

Also, I've been able to move things along pretty well. We may actually get past the first episode of canon... and it only took 36 threads to get there!

>>43258269
>>Answer

>>43258340
hype

>>43258340
progress! now we can fuck with actual canon in the open instead of behind the scenes!

>>43258269
>Answer
Unfortunately, dealing with bad news is part of the job.

>>43258269
>Answer

>>43258269
Screen the call, only answer if it's someone who's not going to give you more work

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>>43258269
>Answer

>>43258269
>Answer
Dutiful Riku.

>>43258269
>>Answer

>>43258269
“I'm a Captain,” you remind Kai as you retrieve the pager. “If people are calling me, the situation's usually FUBAR'd already.”

Well then, that's unusual. It's Isshin. Wasn't he off on a mission to Naruki city to investigate... shinigami deaths. Oh.

That makes sense.

“It's Isshin,” you sigh. “He's probably in trouble. You lot stay here in case anything else goes wrong, I'll see to my brother.”

“With all due respect, Lady Riku,” Rukia begins loudly, only to be silenced by Mirai. Rangiku meanwhile has placed her hand against Hisagi's, preventing him from lifting his sheathed zanpakuto.

They understand why you're really asking them to stay... aside from Rangiku you can't guarantee any of them will be safe against a threat bad enough to give Isshin a hard time, and you also can't predict whether or not you'll have to reveal to Rukia and Hisagi the complexity of your secret war against Aizen.

>Head to Naruki city immediately
>Contact the Head Captain first, you're positive Isshin didn't do so
>Contact Kisuke and Yoruichi
>Other?

>>43258516
>Head to Naruki city immediately
If he's in trouble we've got to move, no time for fucking about.

>>43258516
>Contact Kisuke and Yoruichi

>>43258516
>Contact Kisuke and Yoruichi via soul pager
>Head to Naruki city immediately

>>43258516
>Head to Naruki city immediately

>>43258516
>>Head to Naruki city immediately

>>43258516
>Head to Naruki city immediately
but tell Rangiku to get in touch with the others

>>43258516
>Contact the Head Captain first, you're positive Isshin didn't do so
then
>Contact Kisuke and Yoruichi
but move while we do so.

>>43258516
>Contact Kisuke and Yoruichi
Yeah no, Tell them asap!

>>43258537
>>43258557
>>43258566
>>43258568
Guess you guys really don't want Ichigo huh? Since Masaki is going to die without Urahara's help.

>>43258516
>>Contact Kisuke and Yoruichi

>>43258516
>Contact Kisuke and Yoruichi
And get moving while we do it, we can walk and talk.

>>43258590
>Warned not to metagame/you don't know what's happening

>HEY FAGGOTS META GAME!

>>43258590
Chances are he's already nearby, though we can call them up if you want.

>>43258516
>>Contact Kisuke and Yoruichi

>>43258516
>Contact Kisuke and Yoruichi
always always ALWAYS have the doctor on standby. Queen we can run and talk right?

>>43258516
>Contact the Head Captain first, you're positive Isshin didn't do so

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>>43258590
>implying the situation will be the same
>after King said it isn't so many fucking times

>>43258516
>Contact Kisuke and Yoruichi

>>43258516
>Head to Naruki city immediately

>counting up and writing

>>43258516
Especially since Kisuke's just one town over from Naruki city, you call him and warn him that something extremely dangerous is happening n his neck of the woods. You also give Yoruichi a quick message, letting her know that it's happening all over again.

She meets you at the Senkaimon.

"Who is it this time?" she asks, tightening her sash. Apparently she was relaxing when you let her know.

"Isshin," you tell her. "Our mutual friend is also on alert."

"Well then let's get to it," Yoruichi nods sternly. You have to admire the fact that when it comes right down to it, she can still be all business.

>3d10, best of 3.

Rolled 10, 10, 3 = 23 (3d10)

>>43258861

I really do hope Riku ends up acting like a good Aunt, just so that ichigo will associate the shinigami outfit with her, so once we reach the first episode he'll 3 questions for Rukia/who ever takes the role.

"Who the fuck are you? WHy are you in my room? Why are you dressed like an old Lady?"

Rolled 7 (1d10)

>>43258861

Rolled 1, 1, 1 = 3 (3d10)

>>43258861

Rolled 5, 1, 2 = 8 (3d10)

>>43258861

Rolled 6, 4, 5 = 15 (3d10)

>>43258861

Rolled 8, 6, 10 = 24 (3d10)

>>43258861

>>43258870
>... writing

>>43258873
Fug, I accidentally selected the wrong dice from the drop-down

>>43258875
Wat

>>43258875
w-whoa there.

>>43258870
now we know just how mad Riku was at having dinner interuppted

>>43258893
>>43258895
Best of three, Doesn't matter if we got triple ones with the system King uses.

>>43258872
Sounds fun, Let's do it, Also he's getting beat the fuck up if Riku finds out he called her old.

>>43258875
Thank god this isn't Banished quest

>>43258872
More likely "Who are you? Why are you in my room? Why the fuck are you dressed like my aunt?"
I imagine he'd be smart enough to know the ass-kicking he gets if he calls us old.

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>>43258861
You can immediately sense the results of the battle that took place in Naruki city between Isshin, the unidentified hollow, and a Quincy. Their reiatsu is obvious.

"You feel that?" Yoruichi mutters. "I wasn't aware there were Quincy in this sector."

"Neither was I," you reply warily. "But that's not all. You sense something off about that Quincy?"

Yoruichi frowns. "Now that you mention it..."

The two of you quickly close the distance with Isshin and the Quincy, finding the former wounded from the fight and the latter seemingly exhausted. But as you draw closer you can tell what's wrong with the Quincy: she's got hollow reiatsu mixed in with her own.

"You two are late," Isshin grunts. "Black hollow. Powerful. Probably vasto lorde level. Attacked the girl. But that's not the weirdest thing..."

True, that's not the weirdest thing about the situation. Now that you get a good feel for the resitual reiatsu, it reminds you of someone...

"That hollow," you press Isshin. "Was it using a trident?"

Your adoptive brother's eyes widen. "How did you know that?"

"Because I can feel something that reminds me of Kaien's reiatsu here," you explain. "But more importantly, we need to get that girl there to Urahara Kisuke immediately for treatment."

"Wait, that lunatic?" Isshin replies, still shocked. "What does he have to do with any of this?"

"This Quincy girl is entering the early stages of hollowfication," Yoruichi explains. "We have no time to explain, I've got no idea how long she has."

"But wait..." the strawberry-blonde Quincy interrupts. "Hollowfication? You mean to become more like a hollow? But wouldn't that..."

"... lead to soul suicide?" you complete her thought. "In a shinigami, no. But in a Quincy... like Yoruichi said, there's no way of knowing how long we have."

"This is too much," Isshin holds his head in his hands. "What the hell is going on here, Riku? Really?"
(1/2)

>>43259123
>Explain along the way.
>Have Yoruichi explain along the way.
>No time to explain. I'll tell you everything later.
>Leave Yoruichi to explain while you take the Quincy to Kisuke
>Other?

Also, what details do you want to include? Or would you prefer full disclosure?

>>43259123
Welp, what are we going to tell Kaien's wife?

>>43259150
>No time to explain. I'll tell you everything later.
>As i said THIS IS TIME SENSITIVE YOU NUMBSKULL!
Make sure to conk him on the head lightly.

>>43259150
>>43259162
this, all my fucking this.

>>43259150
>No time to explain. I'll tell you everything later.
>This is TIME SENSITIVE STUFF!

>>43259150
>No time to explain. I'll tell you everything later.

>>43259150
>>No time to explain. I'll tell you everything later.
Isshin Soul Suicide or worse, just get fucking moving

>>43259150
>>No time to explain. I'll tell you everything later.
let's say I know first hand Kisuke is innocent. Now MOVE!

>>43259150
>>43259162
Hah this!

>>43259150
>>No time to explain. I'll tell you everything later.

>>43259162
This!

>>43259150
>>Have Yoruichi explain along the way.

>>43259150
>>No time to explain. I'll tell you everything later.
>> While we are at Urahara's might I added. It's not safe to talk in the open.

>>43259150
>>Explain along the way.
>>No time to explain. I'll tell you everything later.
give them the short version and once we get there and know that everyone isn't going to die on the spot we can give them the long version.

>>43259123
>Have Yoruichi explain along the way.

>>43259150
>>No time to explain. I'll tell you everything later.

>>43259150
>Have Yoruichi explain along the way.

>>43259162
>>43259150
this all the way

>>43259162
yeah, this

So am I one of the few people that remember that Aizen was watching the whole fight with white that isshin and Masaki?

>>43259338
metta

>>43259338

Meta knowledge. He kinda left afterwards.

>>43259150
>>Have Yoruichi explain along the way.

>>43259352
>>43259357
Still a good reason to not talk about it until we are secure at urahara's place.

>>43259338
besides. he already knows we know.

>>43259361
Sorry bro. he cut off time is 10 minutes. it's past that now.

>>43259385
While this is true he doesn't know how much we know. Or that we hollowfied.

So is white not going to be a thing or did I misunderstand?

>>43259450
whit was made when Black caused Masaki to Hollowfy. mostly this means aaroniero won't have Kaein's memories and sword

>>43259489
I don't know how to feel about this.

>>43259150
You bonk Isshin over the head. “What part of 'time-sensitive' do you not get? Now let's go.”

You're eager to get clear of the area, realizing that Aizen and Tōsen are still watching from a nearby roof under cover of reiatsu-blocking cloaks. Were it not for your extensive training in the Onmitsu and your extraordinary senses you doubt you'd have noticed. They don't seem to pursue.

“They're gone,” Yoruichi confirms as you change course and head for Kisuke's shop.

Knocking at the door produces a concerned-looking Kisuke, who no doubt felt the battle as it raged across town. “I was wondering when you'd finally get here.”

“Aizen was watching us,” you tell him. “We had to take precautions.”

“Aizen?” Isshin presses. “Wait, since when? I mean I knew he was kind of creepy, but still. I can't believe he'd stoop so low as to...”

His doubts are silenced as Yoruichi pulls on her feline hollow mask, which warps her voice into the familiar resonance you associate with hollowfication. “He was responsible for this, as well as for what happened a century ago to Kensei and the others.”

“You've... kept that a secret?” Isshin asks quietly. “For a century? Were you involved in this, Riku?”

You nod. “I was, but before we explain... Kisuke, this Quincy has been infected by one of Aizen's experiments. Yoruichi and I believe it was an artificial hollow created from the soul of Shiba Kaien, intended to infect a shinigami and force a more refined version of hollowfication on them.”

“I see,” Kisuke nods. “Well, fortunately I have a solution. Isshin, how far are you willing to go to save this girl's life?”
>1/2

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>>43259526
As it turns out Kurosaki Masaki, the Quincy girl Isshin has met, will be stable for the short term. This gives you enough time to explain the situation to Isshin in full. Yoruichi also convinces you to share the fact that you have effectively created full Arrancar, and have been working behind the scenes in a long cold war against Aizen's faction, who are likely doing the same thing on a grander scale.

Isshin listens to the story, pausing to ask the occasional question. He seems most interested in how you managed to seal your inner hollow into an Asauchi, producing a zanpakuto that allows you to use a released state more similar to an Arrancar. He's disappointed to hear from Kisuke that the principles surrounding Kobara no Tachi's creation would not apply in this case, as Masaki is not a shinigami.

He is also interested to hear the case you make against Aizen.

"It's troubling that this has gone on so long," he frowns. "The Shiba family will have your backs... but I agree, the best time to move will be when we can catch Aizen red-handed. Anything else is just a circumstantial case... and he's weaseled his way out of trouble before."

"Now then," Kisuke interrupts. "I'm sure you're all wondering what I have planned for Miss Masaki here."

"Yes," she replies immediately.

"I can stabilize her," Kisuke continues, "but doing so will cause you to lose your powers temporarily, Isshin."

Isshin ponders the point for a moment. "I'll do it."

>Slow down, Isshin. You don't even know what you're agreeing to.
>Your call, brother. I'll support you in any way I can.
>What do you mean "temporarily"? What have you got planned?
>Other?

>>43259702
>Your call, brother. I'll support you in any way I can

>>43259702
>>Your call, brother. I'll support you in any way I can.
>What do you mean "temporarily"? What have you got planned?

>>43259702
>>Your call, brother. I'll support you in any way I can.

>>43259702
>>What do you mean "temporarily"? What have you got planned?
Information before decision.

>>43259702
>>Your call, brother. I'll support you in any way I can.

>>43259702
>>Your call, brother. I'll support you in any way I can.
>>What do you mean "temporarily"? What have you got planned?

>>43259702
>Your call, brother. I'll support you in any way I can.
>What do you mean "temporarily"? What have you got planned?

>>43259702
>>Your call, brother. I'll support you in any way I can.
>>What do you mean "temporarily"? What have you got planned?

>>43259702
>>Your call, brother. I'll support you in any way I can.
>>What do you mean "temporarily"? What have you got planned?

>>43259702
>>What do you mean "temporarily"? What have you got planned?

>>43259702
>Your call, brother. I'll support you in any way I can.
>Other: are you sure? you haven't even heard the details.

>>43259702
>>Your call, brother. I'll support you in any way I can.

>>43259702
>>Slow down, Isshin. You don't even know what you're agreeing to.
>What do you mean "temporarily"? What have you got planned?

>>43259702
>Your call, brother. I'll support you in any way I can.

>>43259702
“Temporary?” you ask. “How is something like that temporary?”

Kisuke shrugs dismissively. “I can't be too sure, but this arrangement of gigais and suppressant techniques I've developed will balance out the competing, opposite forces within Miss Masaki's soul. Doing so will basically require Isshin to 'donate' his powers to maintain this balance... but if and when Miss Masaki decides to have a child there's every possibility that Shiba Kaien's shinigami potential, the reiatsu from the black hollow Isshin fought, and Miss Masaki's Quincy blood will be passed on. Thus Isshin's powers will no longer be required.”

“It's all very complicated, and deeply theoretical. We won't know unless we all agree to try.”

You exchange a look with Yoruichi before turning to face Isshin.

“It's your call, brother,” you tell him. “Either way, I'll support you however you need me to.”

Isshin shuts his eyes and gives you a nod. “Thank you, Riku. See to my family, would you? Especially Kaoru. She'll have trouble accepting it.”

“This is just like you,” you reassure him. “Even if she's upset at first, she'll understand. You do what you think you have to.”

“And try to help Tōshirō become a good Captain,” he adds almost as an afterthought. “He has high potential, but he'll need the guidance.”

Masaki looks at Isshin in amazement as Kisuke lowers his hat. “Very well. We'll begin immediately.”
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>>43260032
>“And try to help Tōshirō become a good Captain,” he adds almost as an afterthought. “He has high potential, but he'll need the guidance.”
tiem to whip the jobber into not a jobber

>>43260079
Impossible, Not even the greatest being in the universe could do that.

>>43260032
>“And try to help Tōshirō become a good Captain,”
He asks too much.

>>43260111
at least make him suck less. shota jobber is still jobber.

>>43260111
>>43260079
Rukia isn't to much longer then he is and is a pretty strong shinigami.

>>43260032
>“And try to help Tōshirō become a good Captain,” he adds almost as an afterthought. “He has high potential, but he'll need the guidance.”
Impossible, Also i hope he never becoems a captain, A captain needs experience that comes with age.

>>43260032
>“And try to help Tōshirō become a good Captain,”

Look, Riku is good. Great, even. But not that great.

>>43260111
Nah, see, all we need to do is to teach him to fight the weak Espada/Sternritter, not the really strong ones.