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''So...
It's a magical seal of some kind AND it's repulsive.
Definitely some sort of a protective charm.
What does it do?''

Ikumi shrugs.
''Masaki only said that it should protect us.''

''Us?''

''She gave one to Kaoru as well.''

''Well...
Whatever it's meant to do it doesn't work on us.
That's because we are arrancars, not pure hollows.
I suspect it'd work perfectly on them.''

''That's...
Actually a bit scary.
So what? Are you some sort of... Super Hollow?''

You chuckle at that.
''More like the Super Hollow of Super Hollows.
We are so strong in fact that even if we were pure hollows this tiny thing probably couldn't hold us back at all.''

''Okay. I take it back.
That's fucking terrifying.''

''Don't be scared.
Things like us tend to keep to the shadows of Hueco Mundo.
If they came here every shinigami would be on them in no time.''

''If that's the case why are you even here?''

''Because we don't intend on causing trouble.''

>So... what's the deal with you and Miss Kurosaki?
>If you want it I can give you some protection as well.
>Is your son spiritually sensitive as well? Moreover, how did you become one?
>Other? (write-in)

>>1258974
>>If you want it I can give you some protection as well.

>>1258972
>Is your son spiritually sensitive as well? Moreover, how did you become one?

>>1258974
>If you want it I can give you some protection as well.
>Is your son spiritually sensitive as well? Moreover, how did you become one?

>>1258974
>>If you want it I can give you some protection as well.
>>Is your son spiritually sensitive as well? Moreover, how did you become one?

>writing

Wait we showed her our hole last time right? But that means that everyone saw the hogyoku. Nobody asked a question about that?

>>1259006
...

FUCK!

>>1259012
>>1259006
top kek

''Since you are so curious about us Ikumi-san, may I ask something from you in turn?''
You ask her.

''Shoot.''

''Since when are you spiritually sensitive?
Is it recent or were you born like this?
Also, is your son like you?''

She sighs as she leans back against her couch.
''I wonder...
My memory is kinda crap so it's hard to tell if I was aware of ghosts as a kid or not.
But what I know is that it's been a long time now.
Masaki said it's probably due to her proximity...''

''Care to elaborate?''

''We used to be classmates.
She was a popular girl, with both the boys and the girls, and had a pretty big following.
But I wasn't a part of her clique or anything.''

Ichigos eyes open up at this.
''H-hold on!
Why hasn't mom told me this?!''

''Idiot!
I told you we weren't ''besties'' or anything.
Truth be told, I only actually became friends with her after she got married.
I helped her and Isshin set up shop way back when they started.
The funny thing is that all those who always went on and on about being ''BEST FRIENDS 4 EVAR'' just kinda forgot about her.
Out of all her classmates I'm the only one who kept in touch with her.''

You nod in acknowledgement.
''And your son?''

''Dunno.
My precious little Kaoru doesn't tell me about things like that since he's worried about upsetting me.
Isn't he just a dear?''
Ikumis personality does a complete 180 as soon as she starts talking about her son.
As it usually does.
''But it's better to be safe than sorry so I asked Masaki for another talisman.
Just in case.''

You nod again.
''Smart move.
Even if he is completely normal being near a spiritually sensitive person can endanger him.''

Ikumi raises an eyebrow at that.
''How?''

''Hollows naturally go after spiritually sensitive people.
Because you make for a better meal.
And it's not uncommon for bystanders to get hurt during a hunt.''
Harribel answers her.
>Also, roll 3d10 for perception.
Best of 3 considered
DC of 15, no crit

>>1259017
Don't get me wrong.
I love it when somebody points out shit like this, especially if it's a mistake on my part.

But it's still infuriating

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

>>1259019

Rolled 9, 8, 10 = 27 (3d10)

>>1259019
>>1259022
Oh well.

Rolled 9, 4, 1 = 14 (3d10)

>>1259019
>>1259022
It's always the little things that catch people off guard, just thought it was funny.

>>1259029
welp

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>>1259029
Okay then

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As this is going on you notice something rather peculiar.
Kaoru, Ikumis son, has been eaves dropping on you this entire time.
Up until now you were busy paying attention to the ongoing conversation he managed to slip through your detection but that's no longer the case.

Closing your eyes you try to listen to the little boys heart rate.
Ba-dum, ba-dum. It goes.
Slow and steady, not panicking at all.
You're absolutely he can see and hear all of you.
Otherwise his heartrate would be much higher if he saw his mother talking to herself.

Smiling a bit to yourself you start muttering something silently.
''Cheeky brat!''

Harribel raises an eyebrow at that.
''Did you say something?''

''No.
Nothing important.''
You turn your attention to Ikumi.
''In any case Chief, I have an offer to you.''

''Huh?
An offer?''

You nod.
''It's nothing really.
More like a gift that you can refuse if you don't like it.''

''Oh?
I like gifts!''

You scratch the back of your head.
''Well... This is a bit... of an odd gift.
It's my blood.''

There is a pause.
''What?!''

You take off your glove and raise your palm in the air.
''I'll make a small cut on my palm and smear my blood all around your house.''

''B-but. Why?''

''It'll serve as an added layer of protection to you and your son.
It's just like with animals. Using my scent I'll mark this place as my territory.
And trust me when I say this. No sane hollow will even consider attacking you.''

''What about the insane ones?''

''There is little protection against those.
But even the most demented hollow abides by one law: Self preservation.
This leaves only the suicidal ones as potential threats and those have better ways of ending themselves, like entering Soul Society.
It's too much of a roundabout way of killing oneself. Not to mention the pain...''

Ikumi closes his eyes and starts thinking about what you just said.
''Are you really that strong?''

''No.
I'm even stronger than that.''

Finally caving in she speaks up.
''Fine. Do it.
But make sure I can't see it!
And don't you DARE put blood on my precious flowers!''

''Wouldn't dream of it.''

>>1259103
Even though it might invigorate those flowers?

>>1259114
Or... you know.
Turn them into flesh eating predator plants

>>1259118
I'll risk it for the biscuit.

>>1259118
Then the soul reaper plants show up. Can you imagine a tiny plant version of ichigo?

>>1259134
An actual strawberry?

>>1259143
Kek

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After that you went outside and did as you promised.
Using a swift strike you drew blood from your palm and began drawing a circle on the ground, paying close attention so it's not easy to see.
Once the circle is done you wipe the sweat off of your forehead and examine your work.

''There.
Just like the Chief asked.
Barely noticeable.''

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aekXY2pEdc

But just as you were about to enter the house once more you feel something rippling through the fabric of space.
In moments you see the Garganta opening itself before you and feel a wave of heat washing over you.
Bright light emanates from the opening and you can feel your skin drying as the entity walks closer to the edge of the gateway.

Ichigo, Tia and Ikumi all hurry outside in panic.
They look at you in confusion.
''Friends of yours?''
Ichigo asks.

''No...''

You hear loud stomping closing in on you and see a towering, bipedal hollow staring down at you.
He lets out a loud roar and tongues of flame escape from his mouth.
Jumping down from high up the ground quakes as soon as he lands.

Towering above you he snorts and looks around.
''Ah the human world...
It's been a while.''
He turns his attention to you.
''And you... huh...
An Arrancar? Could it be? That the blood I smelled lead me directly to Kaizar Soize?''

''You've heard of me.''

''Of course.
Those that haven't are few and far between.
But this is good. Saves me the trouble of looking for you.''

''Looking for me?''

''Killing the former King of Hueco Mundo is no small feat.
After I awoke from my slumber your name was one of the first things I've heard.''

''And you'd be?''

''I am known by many names: Vulcan, Agni, Helios just to name a few.
Vajra is the one I like most.
I've been one of the few who opposed Baraggans rule...''

Harribel steps forth and looks at him.
''Vajra...''

The unknown hollow looks at her and gets visibly surprised.
''Well I'll be...
Tier Harribel... The Queen of Water...
I see you also became one of those twisted arrancars. A surprise.''

''Tia. You know this guy?''
You ask her.

She nods.
''He's a known troublemaker.
But everyone assumed he died long ago.
Looks like he only took a century long nap.''

Meanwhile the humans are gawking at the monster before them.
''W-What a huge menos...''
Ichigo gasps at him.

Vajra visibly gets offended by that.
''Menos? Don't compare me to the likes of those cannibals human!''

Tia nods.
''He's an enigma. Like Marr.
He claims that he never ate another soul in his life.
While debatable, he is indeed just a regular hollow and not a Menos.''

''How is that possible?''
You can't help but ask it out loud.

He swings his fiery sword before him as he roars his answer.
''Self discipline. I refused to become a beast like all others with my curse.
After ravaging the realms I sleep for a hundred years each time.''

''And you are telling this to us because...''

He points his sword at you.
''Because you'll take this knowledge to the grave!''

At this both you and Tia draw your weapons and Ichigo separates his soul from his body.

''You'd better start explaining yourself!''

But he doesn't speak and instead grins at you.

''He's a known trouble maker.''
Tia speaks up.
''Always seeking a conflict just for the thrill of the fight.''

''So... How do you want to do this?
One on one? Three on one?
It matters not to me!''

''If you want to die that badly you could just ask!''

''Fool!
I've only suffered defeat three times!
And only one of those was from a fair fight!
Now come! I'm tired of waiting!''

He lets out a loud roar and you can feel the air drying up from his searing hot reiatsu.

>Fight him 3 on 1
>Take him on alone
>Let Tia fight him, she's a better match up
>Attempt to reason with him
>Other? (write-in)

>>1259191
>Take him on alone

>>1259191
>Take him on alone. Tell the others to get Ikumi and her kid away from here.
Gotta clear out the civvies, this dude means business.

>>1259191
backin this >>1259206

>>1259191
This is just asking for soul society to visit.

Maybe we should take this to Hueco Mundo?

>>1259191
Backing >>1259206

>>1259191
How about we move this to Hueco Mundo first?

>writing

Oh and roll 3d10
Best of 3

DC: 19 Crit: 25

(Crit means you do so well against him that you can drag his ass back to Hueco Mundo)

Rolled 10, 8, 8 = 26 (3d10)

>>1259241

Rolled 5, 7, 1 = 13 (3d10)

>>1259241

Rolled 6, 9, 6 = 21 (3d10)

>>1259241

>>1259246
Fucking kek!

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

>>1259241
>3d10
SMASH HIM

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>>1259246

V-Vulcan lives?

>>1259262
Best Primarch

>>1259246

Well I See I've come at a fun time.

Can't ever go anywhere without having to become the Fear Eater I fucking swear.

>>1259281
would you rather have Kaizar failing every important dice roll?

Some players would kill to get such a favor with the dice gods

>>1259292
Of course not!

But you have to admit every time we take a vacation we somehow end up dealing with either Shinigami Fuck ups, Hollow fuck ups, or in Ichigo's case, the bastard amalgamation of every sentient being's DNA coalesced into a single fuck up.

As they say the first time is an accident, the seccond a coincidence, and the third time is enemy action.

Though to be fair considering how slapdash the Spiritual world seems to be run I can see why there's so much shit we have to clean up.

I'd just be nice to be able to have a nice family outing without having to go Samurai Jack on somebody's ass is all I'm saying.

What would Kaizar have as a character theme?

>>1259310
Gotta get back, back to the past.

>>1259310
Bro, don't even talk about Samurai Jack here.
I am already itching with anticipation.

>>1259315
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrPEQb0TgR8

Perhaps this?

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You look back at the others and you give the order to them.
''Tia, Ichigo!
Take Ikumi and her son far away from here!
It's too dangerous!''

''Right!
Ichigo! Get the kid!''
Tia shouts at the boy.

To your surprise Vajra is actually patient enough to wait for them.
You give him a puzzled look.

''Are you fine with them leaving?''

''I'm not interested in the weak!
Now then!''
He pulls back his sword.
''Prepare yourself Kaizar Soize!''

As he thrusts his flaming sword forward you simply raise up the tip of Basilisco and have the two blades collide.
You feel a powerful wave of air expanding after your clash.

''You don't seem to get it Vajra...''

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jynTNYSKNuk

''Inconcievable!''
The large hollow stares at the glowing orange tip of your blade.

''It's You who should prepare himself!''

After swiping your sword to the right Vajra struggles to keep hold of his sword when faced with your irresistible force.
Raising your blade up you shout the command.
''MEND AND MAIM!''

Your weapon melts and you assume your resurrección.
Quickly while Vajra is still recovering from the swipe and trying to regain control of his weapon you jump up and drive your palm into Vajras face.
As you take off with the huge beast you begin opening up the Garganta behind him and drag him through it.

At maximum speed it takes you only fifteen seconds to reach Hueco Mundo.
All the while Vajra is trying his best to break free of your hold, clawing and punching with everything he has.
But it's all futile.

Still holding onto him you tighten your hold on his head and toss him to the ground.
His body, easily weighing at least as much as a freight truck, smashes into the soil and bounces off of it.
Still a bit taken back by the experience he uses his flaming blade to stand up, the sand around him turns to glass almost in an instant.

''Unreal...
How?! How did you become so strong?!''

You land on the ground and start jumping back and forward while punching the air as a little demonstration, your fists give off quite a lot of sound as they move considerable amounts of air with each swing.

''Training! And a hatred of losing!''

Vajra smiles at that and raises his sword before him.
He roars again and it feels like the entire realm is shaking.
''I see!
At last! A worthy opponent!''
You see Vajras flames getting more intense as he's raising his spiritual pressure.
The sand around him gradually starts crystallizing.

''Let me ask you one thing Vajra.
Who were the ones who beat you.''

''The Eternal Beast Marr, The King of Hueco Mundo Baraggan and the King of all Quincy.''

''I see!''

You use Sonído to close the gap between the two of you and take the first swing.
To his credit the hollow manages to raise his sword sideways so you hit the side of the blade.
Still the force was enough to push him several feet as his feet ground the glass to dust.

''My name will make a nice addition to them!''

>>1259310
Also, this time you might be onto something

>>1259337
inb4 this is all revealed to be the plan of the soul king to make Kaizer a counter part who can actively interfere with events on his behalf.

>King of all Quincy
oh
oh shit.
Also goddamit i forgot what our resurrecion looked like

>>1259364
Gauntlets and greaves with claws at the end and webbing between the fingers and toes.
A chest armor with pauldrons.
And his mask has gills on the two temples with a mouth cover connecting them

>>1259329
>King of all Quincy.


WE KNOW

>>1259375
The Goyim Know! shut it down

He pulls back his sword and swings it down.
For someone his size he moves incredibly fast, so fast in fact that his motions blur together, as if a weave of flaming energy is surrounding him at all times.
But to you they are easy to follow.

As his weapon comes in from your left you counter it with a punch of more than equal force, blowing the blade back.
He recovers almost instantly and swings again.
This time you grab hold of the massive thing so hard that your hands are embedded into it.

''Your grip is too tight!''
You scream as you begin exerting yourself and raise the blade high, along the hollow.

Turning around on your heel you slam down the weapon and Vajra with it.
He twists and turns around on the ground you sprint to him and kick him in the stomach and send him flying up.
As he briefly soars through the sky he lets out a loud grunt and his flames start to weaken.
But it doesn't last long as in less than a second he lands and bounces once.

Once he manages to stand up again he slams his own chest several times while grunting loudly to pump himself up.
His fire returns but it's less intense than before.
As he struggles to regulate his breathing you find yourself having a brief pause.

>Try talking with him (write-ins are recommended)
>Keep fighting him as is (same as above)
>Use Segunda
>Other? (write-in)

>Keep fighting him as is (same as above)

>>1259393
>>Keep fighting him as is (same as above)

>>1259393
>Try talking with him (write-ins are recommended)
"So, who's this Quincy King. And why do you want me dead anyway?"

>>1259393
>Try talking with him

>>1259393
>Keep fighting him as is (same as above)
>Ask him why he does this, Who is the Soul King, How old is he really, And what he plans on doing after the fight?

>>1259393
>Keep fighting him as is (same as above)
grab him by the face or tail and keep beating him against the ground until he knows who the alpha hollow is.

we can get all the info we want after we kick the crap out of him.

Okay since it's a bit weighed in favor of beating him while asking questions from him start rolling 3d10s

Best of 3
DC:16
Crit: 22
because he's a bit beaten up

>Also, writing

Rolled 10, 2, 9 = 21 (3d10)

>>1259442

Rolled 4, 9, 7 = 20 (3d10)

>>1259442

Rolled 7, 7, 2 = 16 (3d10)

>>1259442

>>1259447
That Near-Crit tho

No crit but we smashed the dc like it was nothing

>>1259447
So we beat his ass but we're being polite about not beating his ass so hard he can't respond. What a gentleman.

And now Ikumi has an inkling of how strong we are.
On the other hand, what she doesn't know is our wife is in fact stronger.

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''Since you are obviously not well informed, I'll give you a bit of advice Vajra...''
Using Sonído you close the get in real close to Vajra and punch again.

His quick wits allowed him to block the strike but that's fine.
You let out two more, this time faster than before.
Then you let out an endless onslaught of punches against his sword.
From time to time, about 1 in 50 punches, you aim at his head and let out a few weak Balas that hit him with enough force to make him jerk his head to either side.

''Out of those three that defeated you-''
You begin pushing against Vajra harder and harder until he can't stand his ground anymore.
This keeps up until Vajras sword finally snaps in half.

Then you use Sonído again to get behind him and trip him by his ankle.
''I've beaten-''
You start grunting hard as you lift up his leg and begin slamming into the ground from left to right.
''One of them!
And I... Killed the other!''

Finally you finish tossing him around like a ragdoll and instead begin spinning around while still clinging onto him.
''DID YOU SERIOUSLY?! THINK YOU STOOD A CHANCE AGAINST ME?!''
At long last you let go of him and he is sent flying once more.

He tries to use his sword as a walk aid once more but this time he can't muster the strength to get up.
What were once might flames died out and became little more than smoldering charcoal.
''N-no... Not Yet!''
His fires start igniting again as he tries to gather what strength he has left.
''Fuerza... de... DIOS!''

He stands up finally with his flames burning brighter than ever before.
But as the saying goes, they'll go out that much faster.

''Why do you stand up?
You can't win!''

He pants and you can see his sweat evaporating to steam as he speaks.
''I'll... see this through...
I... never back out from a fight. And I won't start now!''

''Admirable. But foolish.
If it's about honor just admit your defeat!''

''What do you know about honor?!
A hollow who not only ate other souls but also became an aberrant like you has NO RIGHT TO JUDGE ME!''

''I know that you can take defeat with grace.
And you're not doing that.
Do you truly want me so dead?!''

''Heh... fool.
If only you knew... why I fight.''

''Then enlighten me.
I have plenty of time!''

''I... was awakened... prematurely.
By someone. They made me a deal...
That if I slay you... I'll be... reunited... with the one I've sworn to protect.''

That catches your attention.
''Who... WHO TOLD YOU THAT?!''

''Hehehe...
Fool. Do you think they'd let me tell you their name?
Even if I could, I wouldn't! I have no sympathy for hollows!
I am a knight! Sworn to only one master whom I guarded even in death!
But a hollow killed her and devoured a part of me! Now every hundred years I purge Hueco Mundo of all the hollows I can get my hands on!''

>>1259594
>dat hellsing abridge slip in.

>>1259594
>Actually I'm a soldier
>My diet consisted primarily of shinigami and only the most evil hollows I could get my hands on.
>I fight for my people, then and now.

>>1259594
>That if I slay you... I'll be... reunited... with the one I've sworn to protect.''

Whoever made that deal with him is an asshole. They probably just wanted to get rid of him rather than Kaizar.

>>1259609
Wot?

Seriously, wot? I didn't do it intentionally

''Alright then!
Who's that Quincy King you were talking about?!
Did HE make such a ludicrous offer to you?!''

He just smirks at that.
''Keep guessing.
You'll never figure it out.
Even I, someone who has lived for over a thousand years, have only heard rumors about them.
They say you successfully infiltrated Soul Society and lived!
But only because THEY didn't recognize you as a threat!
I've seen their powers and felt nothing but fear. And that day I knew what they said was true!
If anyone then they surely have the power to return me to my master! Where I belong.''

''Stop playing with me damn it!
I want names so I can go after them!''

''I told you... I can't say.''

You grow more angry at that.
''Very well...
Then there is no point in dragging this out any longer.''

>Kill him
>Just knock him out
>Other? (write-in)

>>1259641
>Just knock him out
See you in a hundred years.

>>1259651
>>1259641
On the other hand I cast vote change
>Tear off his mask

>>1259656
that would permanently weaken him since he's not trying to become an arrancar right?

>>1259641
>"Which Order did you belong to? do i have the Honour of defeating a Teutonic Knight?"

>>1259656
Nigga no. I've been lurking the entire thread and even I know that's a bad idea.

>>1259641
>Just knock him out

>Just knock him out

>>1259641
>knock him out
>Sleep well Templar

Also guy on fire, wanting to kill everything or just hollows, won't say who be works for.

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Meanwhile somewhere else:

At a dimension as distant from Hueco Mundo as from the Soul Society a man with a ridiculously large pompadour is running through a very serene garden, disturbing its peace.
Once he reaches his destination he begins shouting.

''Oshō! Oshō!
We got a situation!''

''Hmmm?
Please be mindful Kirinji. You're disturbing my meditation.''

''Sorry man but we got shit brewing.''

''...
Explain.''

''The Beta hollow has gone off the radar.''

*sigh*
''I guess it was only wishful thinking that the second strongest hollow would be satisfactory.''

''Should I notify the others?''

''No need.
Not yet anyway. First I'd like you to search for the footage of their fight.''

''COME ON MAN!
I've been supervising this up until now!
It's a total dick move to make me look through EVERY surveillance unit we have in HM!''

*sigh*
''Fine.
Tell Nimaiya instead.''

''OH SCREW YOU MAN!
YOU KNOW IT'D BE EASIER FINDING SNOW ON THE SUN THAN MAKING HIM DO IT!''

''I meant his spirits Kirinji...''

''Oh... right.
My bad.''

>>1259663
>>1259664
Guys, stay with me here.
What if we ask the Hoguyoku to just fuckin' revivify her.
Then integrate them into society.

>>1259681
Right... now it's obvious.

Thanks

>>1259690
I'm just saying we could use a wish to cure a motherfucker's grief.

>>1259695
I'd say it's nazi, but I think it was the motley crew

>>1259690
>>1259708
>using the plot rock for something we said we wouldn't.

Bad anons

>>1259716
I believe we said we wouldn't use it for selfish reasons.
Is helping solving the main underpinning of his grief and spiting a shadowy conspiracy selfish?

>>1259716
Fine, maybe make the offer instead and let him decide.
What he does is his choice.

>writing

>>1259729
Yes because it opens the door to others who also suffer.

>>1259747
We're it's Master not him.

''A touching story.
But...''
You begin walking toward him and you feel your skin drying up.
''Let me tell you this.
Anyone who tells you something like that is lying...
The shinigamis idea of ''uniting'' you with someone else is killing you and dumping you into a slum for the rest of your afterlife.
And you are a fool for trusting a word they say.''

''SCREW YOU!''
He begins charging you.

But rather than taking him head on you simply start charging a black cero in your hand.
''Cero Schwarze Sonne!''
The black energy begins to envelop Vajra slowly, gently.
Once it passes over him his fires have finally died out almost completely.
''At the very least you offered a decent workout for me...
You've earned my respect, if nothing else.''

''D-damn you...''

''Tell me, before I give you what you deserve, what knightly order did you belong to?''

He looks at you with pitiful, defeated eyes.
''O-Ordo Fratrum Hospitalis Sancti Ioannis Hierosolymitani...''

''Oh?
One of the Knights Hospitaler?
It's an honor.''

Placing your fingers on his forehead you send a quick jolt of energy directly into his brain.
It was not enough to harm him in any serious manner but it managed to knock him out relatively quickly.
Not wanting to be responsible for the death of someone who might even be one of your ancestors and possibly even the founder of the Teutonic Knights you decided to patch up his more serious wounds and took him somewhere safer, meaning you buried him so only his head poked out of the sand.

After finishing things on his end you opened up the Garganta and went back to the Human World where the others are probably waiting for you.
To your surprise you found them all gathered up in Ikumis place without being too worried.

''Oh.. welcome back Dear.''
Tia greets you.
''How was it?''

''Tiring.
That bastard incinerated most of my juices...''

''And? Did you deal with him?''

''I knocked him out.
Meaning he should be under control for another 100 years.
But I've got troubling news... someone sent him after me.''

''That's... not good.''

''In any case, I don't have many details but we can discuss them later.
Did anything happen on your end?''

''Well... Kaoru turned out to be spiritually aware...''
Ichigo butts in on the conversation.

''You're not saying anything new Ichigo...''

''Wait! You knew?
Since when?''

''After I noticed him spying on us.
That's when.''

You then turn your attention to Ikumi and give a slight bow to her.
''I'm terribly sorry for that.
I assure you such a thing won't happen again.''

After a few moments of recovery from that mild shock she just waves her hand back and forth.
''Well it can't be helped I guess.
At least you took care of it.''

You look at Tia and finally say what she probably wanted to say for a while now.
''I... erm...
I think it's time for us to leave.
Wouldn't you agree Tia?''

She nods.
''We wasted enough of your time as is Miss.''

''Oh.
No problem.
But next time you come, please make sure no demons are going to follow you.
Okay?''

You try to give Ikumi a reassuring smile but suspect you failed and decide to make your way towards the door instead.
Ichigo seizing the opportunity to escape also stands up.
''Welp, I guess it's too late for me to work so...''
Then he braces for the incoming verbal and possibly physical bashing but nothing happens.

''Yeah. Go ahead Ichigo.
I think this much excitement is enough for one day.''

''W-wow, thank you Boss!''

After saying goodbye to Ikumi and shouting up to Kaoru you all left the Unagiya shop and started making your way back to the others.
On the way back however Ichigo kept giving you uncomfortable looks until he finally gathered up his courage and spoke up.

''Erm... Kaizar...''

''Yes?''

''That... thing in your chest.
That's the Hogyoku isn't it?!''

After exchanging a glance with Tia you nod to him.
''Yes, yes it is.''

''Why do you have it like that?!
Isn't it supposed to be... you know, dangerous?''

''Oh. It's perfectly safe.
I think.
I keep it there because IT needs more protection than we do.''

Then Ichigo looks at Harribel.
''And you knew about this Mrs-''

''It's Harribel. Or Tier. No Mrs.
And yes I know about it.
We live together.''
Then Tia pauses for a moment.
''It... can't be.''

''What?''
Ichigo looks at her dumbfounded.

''A-Are you a virgin Ichigo?''

''W-W-W-What?!
Where did that come from?!''

''I just assumed since apparently you don't know what adults do when they live together.''

''I-I'll have you know I'm fully a-
God I can't even finish that!''

You look at Tia and let out a little laugh.
''Ah the miracle of youth.
When a young boy finally starts to comprehend what his parents do when no one is looking!''

''STOP IT!''

The kids i am babysitting are so fucking confused about why i am laughing

>>1259934
Yep, sorry to say so Ichigo but when you and your sisters are out of the house your parents are probably banging on every surface they can.

Hell they might be doing it right now.

Added bonus, with Shinigami powers no surface is safe, not even the ceiling.

https://youtu.be/R-L_3bifmqM?t=54s

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Time seems to flow fast as the two of you keep teasing Ichigo along the way.
You barely even notice when you finally arrive back at the sacred training ground of the quincies.
And when you arrive all eyes are on you.

''Well Ichi-nii?
How did it go?''
Yuzu asks her big brother.

''I don't want to talk about it...''

Meanwhile your family members give you odd looks.
''We've felt the disturbance.''
Asher speaks up.
''Trouble?''

''No. Not anymore.''
You crack your neck as you speak.
''By the way did anything happen while we were away?''

''Not really.
We had a friendly little picnic here.
Right Tatsuki?''
He looks at the girl sitting next to Dante and with the Bergson family.

''It was... odd.
No offense Father but I expected Dantes parents to be a bit more messed up.''

Asher and Alex laugh at that simultaneously.
''I think we'll take that as a compliment.''

Once Alex finishes laughing she looks at you.
''Well Dad, care to join us?''

>Why not?
>I think we should pack up and leave
>Other? (write-in)

>>1259986
>Why not?

>>1259986
>Why not?

>>1259953
Show the entire quest to them.
It'll be educational

>>1260004
KEK i have thought about it

>>1259986
>>Why not?

>writing

''Sure. I think we all deserve some rest after all that.''

You sit down next to the others and lean against the large tree which provides a nice little shade for all of you.
Tia follows suit and you oblige her wish and spread your legs part so she can sit between them.
Then she leans against you and you fold your arms around her.

For the following couple hours you spent some time together with your family.
They each told their opinions about recent events, shared their griefs with each other and even decided to play some friendly card games at one point.
And for once in what seems like forever nothing interrupted this relaxing session of yours.
But the most peculiar of all these things was when you finally noticed Dante actually holding Tatsukis hand.
Looking at that the only thing you could think of was: ''How scandalous!'' in an ironic tone.

The humans around you didn't really try to butt in on your fun.
They merely sat down far away and just observed you.
Although you didn't really pay attention to them a little snippet muttered by them caught your attention.

''See Ishida?
They are just regular humans after all.''

''Yeah... I guess they really are.''

And sadly that's the end for today.
However I'll continue tomorrow with a hopefully longer session.

See you guys until then

>>1260261
Thanks for the run Spook.

>>1260266
great thread spoopy. see you soon.

Now I understand that I tried to nuke everything once more and how awkward the timing was but I really wanted to do some setting up for both the Zero Devision and Jesus.

But I promise that the follow up will be more light hearted, with much less nuking
(Since it's apparent that even the dice gods don't want me to blow shit up at random)

It's been almost a week since your visit to the human world.
And for the most part, things have been quiet up until now.
But with a very special two special dates approaching fast everybody is a little on edge today.
The most immediate one is Dantes upcoming date with Arisawa.

Quite a large flock of people have gathered together at the dinner table today.
And since the people have mostly finished their dinner they are busy bickering amongst themselves about how your grandson handle the upcoming event.
These people include Tia, Alex, Pesci, the Tres Bestias, Nnoitora and Tesra, Neliel, Aaroniero and even Starrk with Lilynette showed up when they heard about the free food.

The only person who is even remotely close to you but didn't show up is Yata.
According to Mila Rose he simply asked her for a sandwich and after receiving it he locked himself up in his lab with only Hao as his company.
Apparently he is busy conducting some very important research, which may displease Rose but everyone else is just going with the flow at this point. They all know that once he gets going not even a bomb going off can stop him and his work is ultimately for the betterment of all hollowkind.


As you pop the last bit of salad from the end of your fork into your mouth you chew it in disdain as you look at everyone arguing with each other about what would be the ideal way of dealing with a human girl.
Seeing your expression Harribel finally decides to speak her mind.

''It's ridiculous.
They are so caught up in the argument they forgot why they even started it...''

''Yeah.''
You swallow the last bite before replying.
''If this keeps up the poor boy is just going to end up being even more confused.''

But just as you finished that sentence you saw Pesci pulling Dante quietly aside, without alerting anyone of his machinations.
You cock an eyebrow as he slowly leads the boy away from prying eyes.
Harribel notices this and asks the obvious.

''Are you going to follow them?''

>Go and ask Pesci what's going on.
>Go but only observe them from afar
>No, let him do his own thing
>Other? (write-in)

>>1263392
>>No, let him do his own thing

>>1263393
Just to clarify, this option means you won't get to see what Pesci wants to do.

>>1263392
>Go but only observe them from afar

>>1263392
>Go but only observe them from afar

>writing

''Yeah... I guess I will.''
You stand up from the table and try to sneak your way out of the commotion without alerting others to your presence.

Slowly you made your way over to them and lean against a way just outside of sight but not out of hearing range.
Carefully focusing on their conversation you can just make out Pescis words.

''Okay Bambino, listen well!
If you want to do this right all you have to do is make the girl have fun.
Take her somewhere nice, pay attention to what she says and don't just nod at everything!''

''B-but the others said-''

''Forget all that!
If you're honest with her she'll be honest in turn.
And honesty is the foundation of a healthy relationship.
It's better to end things right at the start if you aren't compatible.''
Then the overweight pigman pulls out a single flower.
''You see this?
A single flower can speak louder than a thousand words.
And pick the rose, you can never go wrong with the red rose!''

Dante just stares at it and nods in confirmation.
''Anything else?''

''W-Well not really.
I'd say you should make her laugh but you got that covered.
Just remember: Rose, Dinner, then a romantic walk somewhere.
And ye'r in luck because it's going to be a Full moon.''

''Why's that lucky?''

''Heh.
Never underestimate the mood the moon can create Bambino!''

Then you hear something odd.
Something along the line of leather being rubbed against fabric, a strange rustling sound.
Out of curiosity you peek over the corner and to your shock you see Dante giving Pesci a big hug.
You almost give away your position in your surprise so you retreat back to where you came from and keep listening.

''Thanks Big guy!
I love you. You know this, right?''

Then you hear Pesci patting the boy on the back.
''Oh Bambino, I knew it without you tellin' me.
Ye'r a good kid, always was.''

You hear them separating from each other before Dante speaking up again.
''But why help me like that?
I was a jerk to you so many times before.''

''Heh... that's real simple.
You remind me of myself when I was younger.
I was also very nervous about my first sweetheart.''

''And? Did it work out in the end?''

''Oh no!
I made a complete fool out of myself!
Still, she found it endearing. Ended up marrying her and having four kids of my own.''

''I... didn't know that.
What happened to them?''

''Ah. It was a silly mistake.
The war was coming and I knew it'd be hell.
I tried to avoid going through that hell.
Placed my leg on a brick and smashed it to pieces with a hammer.
But it was a dumb idea... It ended up getting infected and I left my pretty lil' wife alone with mah kids.''
You hear Pesci sniveling a bit.
''But ah, where are my manners?
I shouldn't bring you down like that Bambino.
Now go on, shoo. Get some rest before the big day!''

>>1263442
Pesci...

You hear footsteps approaching the corner and Dante almost bumps into you as he turns around.

''Oh... Sorry old man.''

''Don't mention it.''
You nudge your head to the side.
''Now go on.
I got business with the big guy.''

''Right!''
He raises his hand up into the air and you give him a high five as he begins running.

You walk up to Pesci and find him using a handkerchief to clean his eyes.
''O-oh Boss. Didn't see you there.''

>I'm planning on checking on Yata and you look like you need a stiff drink
>Do you want to talk about it?
>Are you okay?
>Other? (write-in)

>>1263453
>>Do you want to talk about it?

>>1263453
>Do you want to talk about it?

Okay, it's a bit slow thread today but that's fine.

I'll have to delay the update a bit since my cooking just turned out shit so I have to whip up something quickly.

will post when I resume

>>1263453
>Do you want to talk about it?

>>1263453
>>Do you want to talk about it?

Okay, I set the potatoes to boil now I can finally resume.
Sorry for the wait.

>writing

''Pesci...''
You place a hand on his shoulder.
''Do you want to talk about it?''

''N-no... not really.
Tearing up the old wounds hurts too much.''

''Too true.''

''Boss... If you don't mind me asking...''

''What is it Pesci?''

''How do you cope with it?
The loss of your family?''

You take a few moments to think about that.
What he asked is an important question but you are not sure it's even possible to answer.
After a weary sigh you attempt to give him a proper reply.

''I guess... I just got over it.
It's been, what, sixty years?
At first it was always in the back of my mind, driving me crazy.
But slowly I made friends that I could take comfort in them and in turn they could take comfort in me.
I guess... I never really coped with it.
I just made a new family.''
You raise your arm and move it from left to right along the horizon.
''This. This is my life now.''

Pesci just sighs.
''I... kinda knew that already...
But it was still good to hear it. At least I know there is a way out.
I just think it's... wrong to abandon it all.
I think I'll just live with this for the rest of my life.''

''You know.
Some say you can never get rid of your demons.
But at least you can make them pay the rent.''

''Heh...
You... may have just given me an idea Boss.''

''Hmmm?''

''Nothing.
Forget I said anything.''

''Ooookay.''
You crack your knuckles.
''Are you sure you're okay?''

He nods.
''Yes Boss.
But thanks for asking.''

''Good.
And should you change your mind you know where to find me.
Now if you don't mind I'll check on Yata.
See what he's been up to while we were busy bickering.''

''Have fun boss.''

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After leaving Pesci alone you made your way gradually to Yatas place.
All the while thinking about a possible way of helping out your old friend, perhaps finding him some new occupation as cooking has become something he can do even in his sleep and therefore he has a lot of time to think about heavy stuff like that.
Or perhaps not something but someone.

Regardless of the answer you shake the thought as you arrive before the laboratory.
Not even bothering to knock you just casually open the door, knowing full well that he's already fully aware of your presence.

''HEY!''
You shout at full voice.

''Please Master Kaizar!''
Hao rushes out of the ''inner sanctum'' in a full biohazard suit.
You have no idea why he even wears it since he's practically indestructible.
Could it be that Yata actually cares about him? Nah.
''I must ask you to not shout.
The Doctor is busy performing some very delicate experiments.
It's imperative he is not disturbed.''

''I appreciate the concern but if my presence is not welcome I probably couldn't enter in the first place Hao.''

''Oh...
You're probably right.
My apologies, forget everything I said right now.''

You walk into the lab proper and see your clinically insane friend hunched forward and reading the data he gathered during his last experiment.

''Kaizar... what a surprise.''

''Mila Rose is furious about you not coming to the dinner.
I'm beginning to question your intelligence, making a woman mad like that is a very dumb thing to do.''

He just waves you off.
''Bah! She'll come around!
We have dinner every night but Major scientific breakthroughs are few and far between.
And this might even interest you. As it concerns Pesci of all people.''

You frown at that.
''So your surveillance system is online?''

''Not really.
It's still in an early phase of development.
But at least now I can observe things from a distance.''

''Isn't that dangerous though?
The information overload must put enormous strain on the mind.''

''Oh most definitely!
Enough to drive someone mad.
But... you know. Kind of a moot point.''
He looks up from his monitor and points at it.
''So? Interested in my findings?''

>Of course
>But only because it has something to do with Pesci
>No, not really
>Other? (write-in)

>>1263614
>>Of course

>>1263614
>>Of course

>>1263614
>Of course

Why wouldn't we be interested in breakthroughs that interest our top scientist guy?

Seriously though, he shouldn't neglect Mila. Or he needs to put his massive intellect of thinking of a really good way of making it up to her afterwards.

>writing

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''Of course!
Whenever you get this excited something fun always happens.''

He stands up from his barstool that he loves so much and coyly invites you with his finger.
You walk through a rather long corridor and a series of increasingly sturdy looking doors before entering a large, well lit room.

''Stay right here.
And don't move.''

Yata then walks forward until there is a great deal of distance between you.
He then draws his rather scary looking dissecting knife.
You start feeling worried as you see the talon like curvature of his zanpakuto, which he rarely ever uses outside the operating room.

''Hey hey!
Are you sure that's necessary?!''

''Very.
It's easier when I have plenty of energy to work with.
That's one of the reasons why I told you to stand there.
Now... watch!''
Unlike most people Yata has no love for theatrics and doesn't bother to pose with his weapon before releasing it.
''Cure the greatest sickness known to men!''
A deep purple glow begins surrounding Yata as he speaks the words.
''Dottore!''

In a flash of black and purple energy black leathery wings erupt from Yatas back and his mask fragments change from a pair of reading glasses to an elaborate plague doctor mask.
His wings fold before him, giving the impression he's wearing a large leather coat.
The only actual ''cloth'' in her resurrección is his stylish little hat on top of his head.
This sight is a rare one indeed as Yata rarely if ever releases his weapon.

Feeling rather nervous about this you stutter a bit as you speak up.
''O-okay, now what?''

He extends his hand forward and you feel a cold sweat running down your back.
''Behold!''

>>1263685
>sees pic
well im not going to sleep tonight

>>1263687
Whats so ba- sees pic- well they say sleep is for the weak so I might just wanna try becoming strong.

>>1263685
>IT WAS I KAZIER! YATA!

I hope it's like dish soap or something

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You see him making gestures with his hand as he focuses reiryoku on the top of his finger.
As he moves his hand around an orange trail of energy is left behind and you can just barely make out the dots and lines taking shape.
Then... Yata speaks the words.

''Onmyōdō Number 95!
Duke's Flame!''

With the words recited, the ritual performed and the energy collected you see orange flames flickering into existence before Yatas open palm.
He moves his hand under the fire, giving the illusion that he's actually holding them in his hand.
Although you can't make out his expression you can see his shit eating grin with your minds eye.

''Well?
What do you think?''

Your eyes linger on the fire for a while before you manage to get to your senses again.
''Just what is this?''

''Captivating isn't it?
When I first did it successfully I couldn't avert my gaze for an hour.
I suppose I can tell you what's going on.
Basically I got a bit mad over the quincy and shinigami having access to so called ''Magic'' of their own.
I searched tirelessly for something, anything that could turn the tables against a potentially limitless amount of techniques of various destructive powers.
It almost drove me mad, trying to create something capable of adapting to a potentially infinite number of situations.
Then it hit me...''

''What if we had our own form of ''magic'' only we didn't realize it?''

Yata snaps his fingers.
''Precisely.
That's where our porky little friend comes in.
After observing his cooking in my drunken haze I realized something...
How the hell can he make fire? It makes no sense!
Unless...''

''He was unconsciously doing this?''

He nods.
''This fire is nearly identical to Pescis.
Naturally I don't have such a great control over it and it's weaker AND it requires all this setup.
But it's there!''

You try to take in everything that Yata just said and fail miserably.
''So you're saying-''

''I cracked the code!
Yes!
The lost art is ours once more!
And as its second or perhaps even later founder I decided to name it: Onmyōdō.
The technique of the exorcists, the purifying art.
For ironic reasons! The best reasons!
Since those prick shinigami took the term ''Demon Art'' from us...''

He tosses the flame in his hand up and down a few times before crushing it in his palm.
''Any questions?''

>What's up with the high number?
>Does Pesci know?
>Can anyone learn it?
>Other? (write-in)

>>1263735
>>What's up with the high number?
>Can anyone learn it?

>>1263735
>>What's up with the high number?

>>1263735
>Can anyone learn it?
>Does Pesci know?
The other factions are just gonna be bending over soon if the hollows keep up this development.

>>1263735
>>Does Pesci know?
>>Can anyone learn it?

>>1263735
>What's up with the high number?
>Can anyone learn it?

>writing

''And you're saying anyone can learn this...''

''In theory anyway.
Naturally someone with more affinity with the art will be able to master it faster.
Heck, maybe even make some advancements.
But before we let it out to the public I want to test it a bit more.
You know, make sure we don't just hand out nukes to every member of the population.''

You nod.
''Good thinking.
And what about the number?
I think the shinigamis spells increase in power as you get to the later numbers.
Did you reverse it for the heck of it?''

''Nah!
If we did something so predictable it'd be easy to anticipate the damage of each spell.
So I decided to make them random, so the number has no indication about the power.
And going by the same train of thought we shouldn't separate them to different categories like the shinigami do.
You know, for mass confusion.''

You grin at that.
''I like the sound of that.
But it's going to be hard to master that way.''

Yata merely shrugs at that.
''Eh... I think it's better to treat it as a toolbox of some sorts, rather than something you can dedicate all your time to mastering.
I think if everyone learns only a handful of spells that have more utility it'd be more practical.
And that way it's easier to avoid so called ''specialists'' who can't function outside their comfort zones.''

You shrug at that.
''Do as you wish.
It's technically your ''creation'' so I have no say in the matter.
Is that all in terms of function? A random number assigned to a random effect?''

''Not quite.
There is... something else.
While it seems like we can create pretty much any kind of ''spell'' with a bit of creative application.
But we are still bound by some rules. Such as the one I found out from the second spell and Haos instructions.''

''Ah... so he also had a hand in it?''

This time the homunculus teleports next to you in a flash of light, completely naked.
It seems he forgot to bring his suit with himself.
''Actually I simply offered the Doctor some advice on how to conduct the spiritual energy in order to make it more... malleable.
I just taught him how to move one leg in front of the other, he learned how to walk on his own.''

''Jesus Christ!
Hao! Do you remember what I said about randomly blinking everywhere?!''

''That it's very unpleasant...
A thousand apologies. It's hard to get rid of old habits.''

Yata clears his throat.
''Gentlemen... Please!''
You turn back to him.
''Allow me to demonstrate what I mean.''

He puts his hands together as if performing a prayer.
His reiryoku begins emitting light once again but this time it's pitch black.
After weaving his hands in the air and now you can make out the actual number he's writing.

''Onmyōdō Number 96!
Black Mist!''

In that instant the collected energy in his hand explodes into a thick, black mist that covers a large area before you.
While your Pesquísa is capable of penetrating it, the field before you definitely makes it a bit harder AND it's very hard to see through it.

You try to fan the fog with your hand and find it to be very thick and heavy, not something that can be cleared with a stray gust of wind.
Smiling at this you speak up.

''Not bad.
The more I think about it the more uses this thing has.
A few of these and we can make it pretty hard for enemies to count exactly how many of us are there.
I like it!''

But Yata merely scoffs at that.
''Please! This is nothing.
Watch!''
His arms start glowing again in the same color but this time he's making more elaborate movements.

''Yata... what are you doing?!''

''Though the spells are limited and can't be too complex, like summoning cloth or stone pillars or metal boxes and shit like that, they have something else going for them!
They are so simple that it's easy to modify them even after being cast!
Now! BEHOLD!
Chaos Onmyōdō Number 96! Black Storm!''

As the energy escapes from his hand and flies into the fog you see the mist slowly coagulating and changing shape.
What was but formless gas quickly turned into many large blades spinning in a circle.
Their destructive power is apparent at first glance. But you doubt it'd do much against something like a lieutenant level shinigami.

After this little performance however Yata falls to his knees and breaks out in cold sweat.
''Haaaa.... haaaa...
Damn... As you can see...
It's pretty demanding however.''
The black mist of death before you slowly begins to fade, alongside Yatas Resurrección.

You walk up to your exhausted underling and give him a helping hand.
After he manages to stand upright again he dusts off his labcoat and starts speaking once more.

''So yeah...
That's pretty much it.
Keep in mind it's a work in progress though.
And for the sake of my amusement I'll hold onto the right of cataloging every spell people might come up with.
And there shall be no bullshit like two spells having the same number! That'd be silly.''

You nod at that.
''Very well if it amuses you.
But while I agree that this is a momentous discovery, do you think it's wise to upset Rose like that?''

''Ah she'll get over it!''
He waves you off.
''Beside, imagine all the kinky shit it can be used to.
I'm sure it'll make up for me skipping such a pointless activity.''

''I... didn't need to hear that.''

''Well call the Exequias then because I don't give a fuck.''

*sigh*
''Okay okay.
I get the message.
One last question though.''

''If it's a stupid question I won't answer it.''

''Does Pesci know?''

''Short answer? No.
But he doesn't need to.
Fuck, he's a prodigy as far as I know.
Why do you think his cooking is so good?''

''Hmmm... interesting.
But still, I think you should at least tell him.''

''I will, I will.
Or more specifically I'll have Hao do it for me.''

>>1263851
>Well call the Exequias then because I don't give a fuck.
Yata don't give a fuck.

After the whole deal with Yata ended you left the complex and took a deep breath of the fresh air outside.
For all the ventilation he has installed the place is still too big and sometimes the air gets a bit stale in there.
You take in the beautiful scenery of the blue forest that has grown nicely in the last few days and start making your way downhill.

Now all you need to decide is where to go.

>Go back to the dining area and see if things piped down
>Make your way home and wait for Tia
>Now that you're touring the place you should check things out in the Exequias
>Go somewhere else? (write-in)

>>1263875
>>Now that you're touring the place you should check things out in the Exequias

>>1263875
>Now that you're touring the place you should check things out in the Exequias

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Reminder Dante < Demifiend.
Spooky, who is the Demifiend equivalent here?
I sure hope it ain't who I'm thinking

>>1263875
>>Now that you're touring the place you should check things out in the Exequias

>>1263878
Sadly I never played the shin megami tensei games, only the Persona series.
I'm only aware of the existence of the demifiend and his sheer humongous power level thanks to internet magic

So I can't make a proper comparison.

>writing

As you walked down the slight slope you decided to alter your course towards the Exequias headquarters.
It's been a while since the last time you popped in for a check up at the HQ.

It doesn't take you too long to get there and on the way you took the time to stop by one of the merchants selling snacks even this late into the night, for Vanaheim never sleeps.
In the perpetual night it's difficult to keep track of time, so many hollows end up having very different day-night cycles and as a result one can always find open vendors in Vanaheim, always.

Snacking on the caramel covered Idun you casually waltz into the main building of the Exequias.
Upon entry the security guard stands up from his post and salutes you.
''A-ah M-m-m-mister Soize!
Welcome! To what do we owe the pleasure of your visit?''

''Ease up officer.
I'm not your boss.
I just came to check on things.
Is everything in order?''

''Y-yes Sir!
We haven't received reports in a while and all ongoing cases are being wrapped up as we speak.
Everything is going fine!''

''Excellent work.
You boys do us all a great service.
Now... Is Alistair here? I'd like to have a talk with him.''

''I'm... so sorry Sir.
He's currently not in.
I believe he's at home. Would you like to leave a message for him?''

''No, that won't be necessary.
Say, is there anyone down at the gym?''

The guy awkwardly humms to himself as he shuffles to his papers.
''Erm... Yes!
Officer Vega booked the entire place for the night for training.''

''Thank you officer.
Have a nice day.''

''T-thanks! You too!''

As you walk downstairs you can hear the guy quickly rummaging through his stuff for his denreishiki.
In a few moments you can already hear him speaking in a hushed tone into the device.
''HONEY! YOU WON'T BELIEVE WHO JUST CAME IN!
YES! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT!
HE'S JUST LIKE HOW I IMAGINED HIM!''

Hearing this you can't help but chuckle to yourself as you descend the stairway.

>>1264011
Oh man kaizar is a celebrity huh? They'd pretty cool

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Before you is a large, metallic door meant to keep the rest of the complex safe while the stronger officers of the Exequias use the training ground.
With a hard push you open it with relative ease and a peculiar sight unfolds before you.

Ggio Vega, Baraggans former, most trusted subordinate is standing next to one of the large mats and giving orders to his five fellow Arrancars.
Each of these men were once the former Hollow Kings elite soldiers but since then they became loyal defenders of Vanaheim.
And by the looks of it Ggio is currently giving his fellows quite a harsh training.

''NO POWW!
How many times do I have to tell you?!
Your slow attacks leave you wide open! Either pick up the pace or find another solution!''
He turns his gaze at one of his other subordinates.
''REDDER! FOR THE LAST TIME!
GO EASY ON NIRGGE! HE CAN'T LEARN ANYTHING IF YOU DON'T EVEN LET HIM FIGHT!''
But as he's shouting he notices you.
''Okay everyone! You get a ten minute break!''
As he said that he begins walking to you.
''Sir Soize, what a pleasant surprise!''
He gives you a salute just like the guy upstairs did.

''Ease up soldier.
Technically you don't even have to call me Sir since I'm not even your superior.''

''Oh but that's not quite true.
Do you remember the first day we ever met?''

You nod.
''I do in fact.''

''Well, so do we.
And after that we can't help but give you the respect you deserve Sir!
...
Oh and sorry for bringing that up.''

''Bringing what up?''

''Y-you know. The whole deal with Baraggan.
It must be difficult for you to forget about all that and how we were loyal warriors of his.''

''Vega. May I call you Vega? Or do you prefer Ggio?''

''Either is fine.''

''Well Vega. Most people in Vanaheim probably tried killing each other at some point in time.
And if Alistair says you're trustworthy enough to be given the title of Commanding Officer then that's all the proof I need of your loyalty.''
You then look away from him and at his subordinates.
''But I must say, you're doing a great work training your men.''

He nods with pride.
''Thank you Sir.
The Chief expects us to function as a sort of elite task force.
And I'd hate to disappoint him.''
Then he looks at you with a glint of excitement in his eye.
''By the way, may I ask a favor from you?''

''Huh?''

''You see we've been working on something... special.
But I'm not confident enough in our progress to show it to the Chief.
So would you do us the honor and be the judge of it?''

>Accept
>Refuse
>Other? (write-in)

>>1264076
>Accept
This is a choice?

>>1264076
>Accept

>>1264076
>Accept

>>1264076
>>Accept

>writing

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Thinking about it for a second you accept Ggios request.
''Very well.
It's not like I have anything important to do.''

''Excellent!''
He walks up to his comrades and speaks in a commanding tone.
''Okay guys, change of plans!
We'll do IT and if you manage to impress Sir Kaizar you get the rest of the day off!''

''AWWW HECK YEAH!''
The man, who you think is Abirama Redder, screams in joy.
Strange, considering that he's known as a very devoted fighting enthusiast.
Ggios training must be quite hellish indeed if it can get such a reaction from him.

You see similar reactions from all five arrancars as they slowly line up before you.
Out of all of them it's Charlotte who speaks up, his voice sends cold shivers down your spine.

''So... Gio-chan.
Which group should start?''

''Isn't it obvious? It's you, Nirgge and Choe.''

''Humph... I disagree.
After all, one should leave the main attraction for last.
Buuut I suppose that even someone as fabulous as I can't bring these boys up to par...''

''Ugh... just shut up already you harlot!''
Nirgge, the elephant guy, speaks up against Charlotte.
''I swear it's your faggotry that makes ours the objectively worse technique...''

''How rude...
Is it jealousy I smell Nirgge dear?''

''ENOUGH!''
Ggio snaps at them.
''Just do it already!''

As if by some sort of magic they all stop bickering amongst themselves and exchange a quick glance of agreement.
The three then take a step forth and make their preparations.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mobtxEJHhY4

To your shock you recognize immediately what they are planning on doing.
They each begin tearing into their own flesh and once they manage to sever one of their arms they toss the bloody mess into one pile and they begin focusing their energy directly into it.

Perfectly synchronized the three of them speak up at once.
''Quimera Parca: Vinayaka!''
With the sound of a raging elephant the giant chimera towers before you.

>>1264233
>Tfw you've literally become the Light bringer to the Hollows.

WE MUST STOP NOW.

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''This is-''
You mutter but feel someone touching your shoulder.

''It's too early to marvel at our achievement Sir.
We're only halfway there...''
You look at him with eyes wide open and only see his feline eyes lighting up with mischief.
''Abirama! Findorr!''

His two men appear next to him.
They begin performing the same, gruesome ritual as their fellows.
''Quimera Parca! Enkidu!''

A second creature, much more slender and muscular than the last one appears before you.
Compared to the last one it looks almost emaciated but to compensate for that it has a different weapon on each hand.
Unsure if it even has a mouth it defies your expectations by letting out a deep growl as it snaps its massive pincer.
In response to that the other Chimera begins howling as well.
The two creatures keep exchanging grunts and various other noises, as if they are communicating.

Ggio steps next to you and touches your shoulder again with his last remaining arm.
''A beautiful sight to behold isn't it.
It's almost like they're talking. But even we aren't sure if they are even capable of any thought more complex than ''kill''.
So...
What are your impressions Sir?''

>It's beautiful
>How safe are they? How much control do you actually have over them?
>Can you sick them on one another?
>Other? (write-in)

>>1264273
>>>It's beautiful
>>How safe are they? How much control do you actually have over them?

>>1264273
>>How safe are they? How much control do you actually have over them?

>>1264273
>>How safe are they? How much control do you actually have over them?

>>1264273

>It's beautiful
>How safe are they? How much control do you actually have over them?

>>1264233
i Hope that is Hollow Knight's themesong

>>1264323
FUCK THAT GAME!

It's so infuriating!
I love dark souls but even in dark souls when you die you don't LOSE 1 FUCKING THIRD OF YOUR ESTUS!

Also

>writing

>>1264335
I mean, I still love it but it just manages to push all of my buttons flawlessly.
It's kinda amazing actually.
But this made me ragequit more times than any other souls games before.

I'll probably still finish it though

What would a Quimera made of kaz,marr and stark look like?

''Marvelous Vega!
That makes four!''

''Four?!
I'm only aware of Quetzalcoatl...''

''Ah. So you mimicked Dordoni...
Well it was the Tres Bestias who managed to successfully imitate them first.
But that brings up an interesting point. Their Chimera is quite unruly and Quetzalcoatl was also a bit of a wild child.
How much control do you have over these?''

''Honestly?
Enkidu is pretty calm and it usually follows our orders.
But Vineyaka? It's a small wonder it didn't go out of control already.
Which reminds me...''
He turns his attention to his other subordinates.
''Okay, demonstration is over! Put that thing back where it belongs!''

''Yes Sir!''
They reply in unison.

Meanwhile Abirama walks up to you.
''Ye. Enkidu is pretty obedient but even he can go out of control.''

''Why's that?''

He shrugs.
''We suspect it's because we don't have any problems with each other.
I kinda get where Findorr is coming from and I have nothing against the Captain Vega.''

This time Findorr also takes note of the conversation.
''And it probably also helps that we enjoy fighting.
So our idea is that if the participants don't have a problem coming to an agreement the Chimera is probably easier to control.''

Ggio sighs at this.
''And the reason why Vineyaka is so disobedient is PROBABLY Charlotte.''

''Then why have him at all?''
You ask him.

''It's necessary.
We tried performing it with only two people but it just doesn't work.
And any more than 3 and the power becomes just impossible to keep under control.
In the end we drew straws about how we should pair up and practice the Quimera Parca...''

''Ye. And we got fuckin' lucky!''
Abirama butts in.

''I didn't want to say it but yes, probably.''
Ggio finishes his thought.

Meanwhile you just nod in acknowledgement.
''I see.
If that's the case then no wonder Ayon is the way it is.
Well I appreciate this little show gentlemen. I think you can present this to Alistair.
Just make sure it's only yours that gets shown. The other probably needs some more work...''

They all salute to you.
''Thank you Sir!''

You raise your hand and then turn around.
''Have a good night!''

''Thanks Sir, you too!''

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>>1264427

>>1264437
You know I was expecting something like that so why did i bother asking.

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>>1264449
Hold on, I got a better one

>>1264463
Eeeeyyyy T-Rexenomorph. Does it bark, too?

>>1264463
well now we have to do it

>>1264473
It Mews AND barks

>>1264478
I'll take twenty

>>1264478
Berws?

>>1264335
I was talking about vajira tho?!

>>1264516
O-oh...

And I assumed you were talking about Hollow Knight the vidya...
Sorry, my bad.

But thanks to this little misunderstanding I have some bitchin' songs for future threads

>>1264513
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diHQ0qPIYuA

>>1264572
I demand this as our mount.

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>>1264572
Oh fuck, my sides.

>>1264577
wait for the flaming one, it can spit lava and it's name is Laurence.

>>1264612
Ah but that one doesn't have this special scream.

Pay close attention to it

Feeling satisfied and a bit scared about the work of Ggio Vega you leave the complex.
Truth be told you didn't even want to go down there in the first place but since you were already there it couldn't have hurt.
And you don't regret it at all.
The advancements Arrancars like Ggio and Yata make will no doubt be invaluable in the future.

As you walk the somewhat quiet streets however you feel a certain exhaustion taking root in you.
Every couple steps you just can't help but yawn so hard it probably woke up a few people.
It feels good knowing your house is only a couple blocks away now and you just can't wait to nestle up next to Tia.

But somethings's not right.
You reach your house and as you extend your arm for the doorknob you feel something.
Trace amounts of reishi particles can be felt all over the door.
It's too little to properly identify who it belonged to but you're certain they originate not from one but several people.
Meaning that someone entered your home, someone who had access to reiatsu concealing materials.

Your eyes get focused as you frown at the doorknob.
Judging by the fact that there are no signs of conflict they probably entered when Tia was already asleep.
And since it's unlikely that they came to steal something, mostly because you don't own anything more than the average hollow, that leaves one possibility: They are still inside.

Still holding onto the doorknob you grab hold of Basiliscos handle with your other hand.
Quickly you slam into the door and almost tear it off the hinge as you burst in through the doorway.
It's dark, surprisingly dark.
Without waiting for your senses to adjust you draw your blade and hold it out in front of you.
But then the lights turn on. And you hear it:

''SURPRISE!''

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1unm0LS10ao

About a dozen voices call out to you all at the same time.

However they all freeze when they see you with your weapon drawn at them.
From within the crowd you can hear Apacci shouting.
''See?! I told you!
Ugh... Even after going through ALL THAT TROUBLE!
We still managed to trigger one of his War flash backs!''

In the meantime you just stare at everything in dumb confusion.
There is a big flag saying: Happy 60th Birthday
And there are balloons everywhere.
Between you and the large crowd is a very large cake with precisely 60 lit candles on it.

From the crowd Tia walks up to you and gives you a kiss.
''Happy birthday Dear.''
She speaks up after your lips part.

''B-but...
It's not even my birthday yet...''

''Well DUH!''
Alex begins shouting.
''It'd have been IMPOSSIBLE surprising you otherwise!
Even now you somehow managed to sniff us out!''

Finally recovering from the shock your mouth begins to curl up into a smile uncontrollably.
''F-for me? You did all this, for me?''

''Of course.''
Aaroniero speaks up.
''And thanks to the good doctor we had enough time to set it all up.''

''Damn straight!'' *hic*
Yata speaks up from behind his flask.
''Now come on! Leths get this show on the road!
My liver needs killing!''

Alex then jumps up from her seat and walks up to you with a present in her hand.
''Come on! Open it!''

At first glance the box looks a bit... plain.
You suppose wrapping paper is such a spectacular waste of materials they just didn't bother with it.
But that's fine. You don't really give a damn about the box itself.

Eagerly you open the small box and retrieve its content.
In your shock you raise it up for the whole world to see.
A small, white baby body suit with the image of a tiny shark and axolotl embroided onto it.

Seeing your expression Alex speaks up.
''It was Neliels idea.
She even made the embroidering herself!''

You can't help but snivel like a child at this.
Struggling with your tears you carefully put your gift back into its box and walk up to everyone and partake in the greatest group hug of your life.
As you're crying through the whole thing like a baby you can only repeat these words.

''Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!''

>>1264695
HHHHHHHHNNNNNNNNNNNNNNGGGGG

And that's a wrap for today!

I hope you enjoyed it.
Archives up and I think I'll do some pastebin updates later this week.

Don't forget that I'll do two sessions next week as well.

Also: If you have any Q&A questions then feel free to post them

>>1264572
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=g3nR_4F1anI

>>1264706
When does Soul King show up and we gotta unfuck him too with our stick remover?

>>1264796
Only at the very end

>>1264706
That was too sweet spooky. Nice thread today sorry it was so slow but it's Monday.

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>>1264706
When are we going to make an epilepsy-triggering onmyodo which is just this

>>1264946
Also, as I was just thinking
>Onmyodo can be taxing on energy reserves
>Starrk has the most energy reserves, tons of free time, and boredom
Starrk confirmed onmyodo master when?

>>1265688
...Oh my god that'd be hilarious.
And 90% of what he uses them for is to make it so he can sleep comfortably anywhere and block out incoming sound

>>1266630
>his black mist blocks out sound and light
That fucker would be already halfway there.

>>1264817
Yeah, I get that.
But I didn't mean just today but both sessions felt a bit slow.

Oh well. Over all it was still good.

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>>1267137
Good thread Spooky.
What will the shiningami think once they see we now have our own magic?
Other than Mayuri.
I think we know how he'll react

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>>1267160

>Ask marr about Onmyodo
>He states he completely forgot about it because it hadnt been used in fuckin forever, and he cant use it himself with his shit-tier reishi, so he just never remembered it existed until it was brought up

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>>1267224
Neat.

>>1264427
Thinking about this some more: marr brings in the raw physical strength and speed, coupled with a fuckton of skill and technique. Starrk brings in a fuckload of energy that more than makes up for marr's pitiful reserves, and a hell of a lot of ranged capabilities. Kaizar brings in something that would augment both of them very well - insane regeneration and more utility than any man has a right to have.
The resulting motherfucker would be practically unkillable. And the three seem to get along fairly well, though a lack of marr-starrk interaction leaves it questionable. All in all though, it seems like it would be a top fucking tier chimera that may or may not be capable and inclined to beat people to death with their own skulls.

Other chimera ideas, folks? Aaroniero, Yata, Kaizar could potentially be good. Combining the two microorganism fighters with the motherfucker who eats people and gets everything they know and can do seems like it could come up with something legit. Yata makes the stability questionable though, he's a bit abrasive.

...could rudbornne use clones to make a chimera?

>>1267520
Pesci Alex and eventually Alexander.

A chimaera that moves so fast it lights the air around it on fire and uses that as a weapon.

Just dropping some music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cDa7yZeci8

>>1267486
No. He just literally can't be asked to talk about it because ''It's a retarded thing for faggots''

>>1267520
Kaizar would serve probably as the binding agent in that little mix.

Rubornne can't use his pawns because technically they are not Arrancars, they are homunculi.

>>1267827
Alexander?


>>1267989
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFYVcz7h3o0

I'm sorry but as much as I love Sabaton (I even went to one of their concerts) this can't be topped

>>1268269
Is dante's father not alexander? My naming is weird.

>>1268558
His name is Asher. Or Ascher. I've seen it spelled both ways. Which is weird. But he's also not a hollow let alone an arrancar.

>>1267827
Pesci, Alex, Aaroniero.
Pesci for generating barriers to bounce off of. Alex for getting insane fucking speed for the bouncing. Aaroniero for the processing power required to even react and adjust your movements during extreme speeds.
In short, anything in the middle of the chimera's barrier range is fucked, because of the chimera ricocheting at impossible speeds while cutting them the fuck up.

>>1268779
He's probably referring to him after he dies.

But it's very unlikely I'll give him the honor of being a part of a chimera.
That'd be way too overkill

>>1270095
Do esca and amas count as one or two people for the purpose of a chimera?

Kaizar + Nelliel + harribel = ultimate healing chimera (Docile and easily controlled?)

Marr + Nnoitra + kaizar = close-combat monster who has ridiculous strength WITH the durability to back it up AND high speed regen after that.
Marr + Nnoitra + Alex = exponentially fast cannonball. Probably capable of a superspeed tackle followed by a punch strong enough to completely neutralize its own inertia (and send the target flying in a new chunky salsa form)

>>1270248
Esca and Amas are individuals, so they each count as one person.

>These chimera ideas

Like 'em.
But I think any chimera that has Nnoitora has to have at least 4 arms

>>1270566
Starrk, Alex, ascher's eventual hollow:
Lightspeed trajectory-altering bullets. I call this one "trickshot".

>>1271864
Rudborrne, Aaroniero, dodonchaka:
Creates homunculi, each with one of aaroniero's absorbed powers. Each of these homunculi have secondary spirits they can regurgitate. This chimera is one of extreme utility and versatility.

Pesche, Harribel, Kaizar. All the lube. Good god, they're drowning in lube. This was a mistake.

>>1270566
hey spooks, quick question. How is the hollow city set up militarily? Since we talked to the cops this thread it got me thinking how the city is defended and by who.

I mean every hollow is militarily trained and semi regularly so we have a fuck huge militia, and we have the cops who's name I can never spell, then we have all the arrancars at the top. Is their any other defenses like an actual army that we set up so long ago with devisions based off the hollow's own abilities or did that get absorbed into the hollow cops group? Also what defenses does the city have should it ever (read when) get invaded? Any walls to keep foot solders out, traps for anyone that does get in, or do we just have all the hollows swarm whoever attacks? Also the city is on the surface right, what's below the city since Hueco Mundo is duel leveled, with the vast desert on top and the forrest area below. So I'm just wondering what's under the city. Just trying to get an idea on how the city is built.

>>1273626
The Exequias are not mere cops, they are more like a military police.
Everyone who wished to remain in the ''military'' were quickly pointed to the Exequias, meaning that if needed the entire organization can turn from a police force to an effective army.
Because of this they are trained in not only battlefield tactics but also urban and guerilla warfare.

As for the defenses:
-The City is surrounded by a massive wall which is always has patrols on it.

-On the 4 corners of the wall are massive pillars that serve as sort of hubs connecting the various patrol units and allowing communication between them and the Exequias HQ.
They can also be used as a vantage point from where snipers and heavy hitters can rain artillery fire on any unwanted personel

-At the moment a construction crew overseen by Aaroniero is working on a series of connected underground tunnels that also house devices that can be used to reach either surface levels.
These devices are basically a mix between a drill and an elevator that are found in the hard layer found under the Forest of Menos.
Once complete the underground network will give a 100% coverage of the surrounding area.


As for the underground itself.

Directly under the center of the city is a massive pile of sand that was also teleported there when the city was moved.
But around it is basically a secondary city that reaches just as far as the above one but with some differences.

The underground has a much thicker vegetation than above ground and has no defensive structures to speak of.
Instead the locals herded up large packs of Gillians and use them as guard dogs essentially, they even have collars and leashes.

The underground also differs in the sense that the vegetation there is drastically different.
Namely instead of the lush trees it instead has a thick forest of fungus that people use for a variety of things (food, housing, medication, fire, illuination, etc)


Oh and there is also a waterfall that's coming from above.

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>>1273687
Are child hollows excluded from training, or are we teaching Timmy how to fire his rifle?

>>1274000
Yes they are.

Since all hollows instinctually know how to fight and use their abilities it's pointless teaching them.
They can fend for themselves already

>>1274172
so are their rich and poor distrects or is it more or less just build a house wherever you want one or just pick whatever house is empty when you show up?

>>1274680
Technically there aren't but as you can imagine the newcommers usually get houses at the edge of the city, unless someone from the inner parts takes them in, and since these places are new they aren't as developed as the inner parts.

But give or take a few years and it'll catch up eventually.

Also, it's up to the new residents where they wish to settle down, at the surface or below.
Most people of course choose topside however the exotic locale down below does attract a lot of people

>>1275671
Where did the bounts choose to live?
Speaking of the bounts, how have they been doing? Settled in yet? Any have jobs or cute arrancar girlfriends?

>>1275708
Everyone except Koga chose to live topside.

In the beginning they were a bit concerned about the Exequias secretly following their every step but eventually they got used to it after realizing just how dangerous living amongst a bunch of fuckhuge hollows could be.

Out of the bounts only Koga and Yoshi managed to integrate on any real level.
Koga became somewhat of a mix between a lumberjack and a park ranger while Yoshi became a frequent arena fighter.
She never gets too far but she has a few fans due to being the underdog in almost every fight