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After shambling around, barely aware of your surroundings you stop as you get to a small clearing between the blocky houses.
As you look up you can see drawings made with chalk both on the walls and the ground, this place probably serves as the makeshift playgroud of the children that live in the area.

''Hmmmm...''
You ponder to yourself.
''A playground...''
You whip out a notepad and write this down for future reference.

''Indeed.
A playground would be nice.''
Someone speaks up from behind you and in your surprise you almost drop your pencil.

Turning around you spot a familiar figure.
''Oh... Aaroniero!
...
Why do I get the feeling we didn't just bump into each other randomly?''

He chuckles at that.
''Becuse we didn't.
I finished the plans for the underground tunnels.
Unless the diggers bump into particularly loose ground I'll never have to touch that stuff again.''

''I see...
So that means Vanguard is online...''

''Yeap.
But it's still in its infancy.''

Project: Vanguard.
The next stage in the evolution of Vanaheims security.
Up until now the city was preparing its defenses against outside attackers.
Vanguard is meant for threats coming from within.

A surveillance system meant to watch over the entire city, guaranteeing the safety of the citizens and easing the burden of the Exequias who patrol the streets day and night.
Of course you didn't like the idea at first but the necessity of the project was apparent.
So with two conditions you gave the project the green light.
First: is that the privacy of the citizens won't be disturbed in any way.
And second: that the thing won't be kept a secret.
You've earned the trust of the people through hard work and you won't throw it away like that.

''And it has to be said...''
Aaroniero resumes.
''That this is just a test.
To see if it's even possible to do.
Only a handful of cameras are active.''

''Good.
Hopefully it'll take a while for it to develop.
The later we reveal this the better.''

''Agreed.
But thanks to this I found out about your little ''trips''...
Care to explain, or is it a secret?''

He must be referring to you regularly moving to Karakura town.

''It's not a secret.''
You shrug.
''It's just not public knowledge... And before you even ask, yes. My wife knows.
I'm practicing.''

He raises an eyebrow at that.
''Practicing what?''

>It's better if I just show it to you.
>I'm training a human. Care to lend a hand?
>Nothing you need to concern yourself with.
>Other? (write-in)

>>1450950
>>I'm training a human. Care to lend a hand?

Hey Spooky, hope you had a good drinking time, buddy.

>>1450950
>>I'm training a human. Care to lend a hand?

>>1450950
>I'm training a human. Care to lend a hand?
Hello.

>>1450957
It was... rather slav like if you catch my meanin'

>>1450950
>training a human

Also welcome back spooky

It feels good to be back goys!

Now then: Let's get this party started

>writing

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Who has better muscles, him or marr?

>>1450984
Eh... I'd say it's close to a tie.
Neither of them seem to have much fat (if any).

Then it becomes a matter of quantity because Marr is a big boy.

So yeah, it's a tie.


Also, sauce?
This picture is sweet

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>>1450990
No clue on sauce but here's another

>>1450991
Okay, found it.

It's an image from a CCG or something.
I can't read moon runes though so I don't know the name.
But I'll take a shot in the dark and say it's called Joker something

>>1450978

My chance has come to finally post in this quest again.

How's everyone?

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''I'm training a human.''

It takes a moment for him to process the information you just gave him.
But then suddenly comprehension dawns on him.
''Oh!
I get it!''

''There you go.''
You smile.
''Care to take a look?
Lord knows I could use the help.''

He hesitates for a bit.
However his answer becomes clear when he takes out his old mask from under his robe and puts it up
''This should be interesting.''
He speaks in his old, almost metallic voice.

Letting out a laugh you flick the air and the Garganta opens up.
As you walk through you turn and talk to Aaroniero.

''You haven't been much to the Living World, have you?''

''Can't say I have.''

''Then you should go and find a way to watch a movie called Star Wars.
It has a guy in it that you'd like very much.''

''I'm not much of a fan of these moving pictures...''
He responds and then gets quiet.

After going for a little longer however he speaks up once more.
''Also... I forgot to mention something.
Something you might be interested in.''

''And that is?''

''Here.''
He takes out a paper from under his coat and hands it to you.
''It's the report of one of our scouts.
I interrogated him myself. Sadly I couldn't get much out of them.
I was about to drop this off to Alistair buuuuut.''

''Let me see.''
You quickly run your eyes through the paper, skipping most of the necessary but ultimately pointless bits.
''This is...
Why wasn't I notified of this?!''

Aaroniero shrugs.
''Didn't want to bother you. Sadly this is all we got.
No evidence, no traces, nothing.''

You look at the paper again, this time reading every little detail.
The paper details an incident where a scouting unit consisting of two groups of three arrancars was sent to a nearby segment of the Forest of Menos where people were reporting strange incidents.
Gillian herds getting thinned, or outright disappearing, Arch Trees crumbling to dust, strange noises, stuff like that.
After the two groups split up to search separately their communication was disrupted by... something. The report is very unclear about that.
Unit 1 went ahead to investigate why Unit 2 wasn't responding but ultimately they found nothing.

You look up at Aaroniero.
''Did the Exequias examine their last known location?''

He nods.
''Yes.
The paper doesn't speak about that because they found nothing.
If it weren't for the stray reishi particles being practically smeared across the Arch Trees or for the fact that their trail just simply disappeared after a point we wouldn't even know if they were attacked or not.
At first I suspected they just deserted or went feral. But that'd mean they managed to cover their tracks to a similar degree to you.
And that's just impossible.''

>>1451020
Question, would it be better to call project vanguard rearguard? as it relates to within the city, behind the first line of defense.

>>1451030
It's Vanguard because it's meant to be the first thing that protects the citizens.
My naming game is not too good.

So I'm open to suggestions.

>>1451030
Think of all the buttjokes that'll provoke!

>>1451037
Why exactly did you think i suggested it?
>>1451036
First thought was to relate it to surveillance, something like internum oculi( latin for internal eyes)

Or something related to the underground tunnels.

Good to have you back spooky, question how many more threads do you think this quest will have and how long when you finish this quest till you start up your next?

>>1451043
First: I haven't got the foggiest.
The last arc is gonna be looooong.

Second: There won't be much of a delay.
I'm working on it even now and got most of the details down already.

>>1451047
is the last arc the quincy arc? also you said your other quest is gonna be something like a fantasy quest, are we talking low or high fantasy

>>1451058
>inb4 last arc is optional post-post-endgame NG++++++ secret hogyoku boss

>>1451058
Yes, the 1000 year blood war arc.

Also, it's somewhere between mid and high fantasy.
Magic is pretty commonplace but not too overpowered.
Certain mages do have the potential to just wipe out small armies but there is only a handful of those

Also, quick question:

Does ANYONE have a picture where Inoue has only modest breasts?
I tried but got nothing...

>>1451070
I'd fucking believe it with some of the shit I have seen qms pull over the years, also side note this has to be my favourite bleach quest, with the one on anonkun being second ( the main problem being that the anons keep trying to fucking eat anything, they ate a super powerful fire which resulted in the MC's skin being blown off. Don't really read other because the either have a female MC ( i have trouble for reading them for a lot of reasons).

>>1451086
Shinigami Savant is good.
If you can stomach the God stuff and the overly japanese themes

>>1451085
>moderate

Wrong quest kiddo

>>1451086
"The one on anonkun"
Which one, though

>>1451082
Hmm, interesting, Can't wait to see the plot if this quest, your a good qm when it comes to bleach, I wonder how well you will fair in your own settings.

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''So they just disappeared without a trace, huh?
Now I get why you haven't told me about it sooner.
If we don't have a lead there is nothing we can do.''

''My thoughts exactly.
Didn't want you to worry about something you can't fix.''

You give the paper back to him.
''But next time, tell me anyway.''

He stops in his tracks and looks at you.
After a moment he takes the paper away.
''Understood.''

The remainder of your journey goes by in silence.
Luckily it doesn't last too long as you've went quite a lot already.
Letting out a sigh you flick the air and the portal appears.

''Now my mood got sour...''

''My apologies.''

As you step through you take a deep breath to successfully acclimate yourself to the dry air.
Aaroniero does something similar but instead of having to adjust his lungs it's his sight that he needs to watch out for.
Back in Hueco Mundo being a nocturnal predator served him well but out here? Not so much.

Stepping through the portal you find yourself on the familiar mountain where you took Inoue to train once.
Almost immediately you can hear the girly music blaring from a small, pink stereo that Inoue must have brought with herself.
You turn in the direction of the music and see Orihime doing her routine with a pair of light weights in her hands and a bandanna on her forehead.

Aaroniero looks at the girl and then back at you.
''You didn't tell me it was a girl!''

''You didn't ask.''

As you speak Inoue hears you and stops her squats.
She turns around and you can see a few glistening drops of sweat shoot off of her head as she does so.
''Kaizar-san!''
She waves to you happily.
''Oh?''
And then she notices Aaroniero.

''Orihime, allow me to introduce a friend of mine!
Aaroniero Arruruerie, he's going to help us today.''

She skips over to you and extends her arm to your friend.
''Inoue Orihime! Pleased to meet you.''

Aaroniero is a bit taken back by this but eventually he shakes her hand.
''L-likewise.''

''So... Orihime.''
You speak up as they part their hands.
''Do you still have trouble with climbing the mountain?''

''W-Wait!
You force her to climb this mountain?!''

*sigh*
''No, my friend.
She only has to climb HALF of the mountain.
The bus takes care of the other half.''

''A-and it's not that big of a problem!''
Orihime interjects and then starts flexing her arm, showing a bit of muscle.
''I can do it no problem now!
And I can eat as much as I want now since I can work it off no problem!''

''O-okay then.''
He looks at you.
''So... what kind of training are we talking about?''

You shrug.
''Just basic stuff.
I was focused on awakening her fighting spirit at first.
Now I wanted to make sure she doesn't forget it.
Though not much, now she can psyche herself up anytime.
So let's just say that NOW we can lay the foundation down...''

>Have Aaroniero batter her barriers, improve her defense.
>Make Orihime heal your injuries, focus on healing
>Teach her how to fight properly
>Other? (write-in)

Okay, I tried and gave up.
Here's a pick where she has her back turned.

>>1451100
Thanks senpai.
I think you'll like it if you enjoy this one.

I'd like to think I learned a lot while writing this one and I'll try to use that knowledge to the best of my ability.

And I solemnly swear that despite drawing heavily from Berserk I won't include a scene where the MCs love interest gets raped

>>1451099
One run by the guy that does also runs useless ninja quest, ( qm also put in some stuff like how there are gods and how there are actually, different soul societies where you get sent to ,just a warning)
>>1451090
Like I said, don't deal well with female MCs for a lot of reasons.

>>1451102
Capture the flag between Aaroniero and Orihime. This will test offense, defense, tactics, and might force her to be innovative as well.

And maybe self-healing depending on how hard aaroniero goes.

>>1451108
I understand you, no worries

>>1451106
You better not, I lose all interest in a quest when NTR is brought in, I used to read lost island quest and then the MC ntr'd a guy ( even if they were in a relationship for just sex) and stopped right then and there

>>1451102
>>Teach her how to fight properly
Let's put the combat into combat medic.

>>1451102
>Have Aaroniero batter her barriers, improve her defense.

>>1451106
If you like berserk, then you should probably read up on a game called soul sacrifice, whilst it's combat is like monster hunter the story, lore and enemy designs have more in common with berserk.

>>1451150
Dude....

Haven't you realized how many times I used songs from Soul Sacrifice?!

>>1451102
>Other
Supporting >>1451106 since it sounds pretty good.

>>1451154
Eh to be far you don't need to play a game to use songs from it, I am convinced that about half the qms I know don't actually play they games or even know what the game is about

>>1451161
I do. And I love it.
Aaroniero got his backstory thanks to the game

>>1451158
I assume you meant to use the write-in of the other guy.

So I guess it's a win for the Capture the Flag?

>writing
(unless you guys don't like the idea)

>>1451162
Welp if your next quest has berserk like influences here's hoping the mc doesn't go full monster, or do if you can make it fun some how, not sure how you can make fun about slaughtering various people of different races

>>1451171
Nah.
My belief is that humanity and entropy are the 2 greatest monsters in existence.

>>1451175
Entropy did nothing wrong, you son of a bitch

>>1451175
Entropy was just tryn to get it life round. Didnuffin

>>1451175
What about elfmainty or orcmainty, or aren't those races in your setting? if they are please don't make orcs generic bad guy race

>>1451184
Orcs don't exist, mainly because I didn't know what to do with them. So no orcs.

And elfs... heh.
Oh they exist.
But no dorfs

>>1451188
Humans,elves and monsters oh my

>>1451188
>no orcs or dorfs
>elves are

Spooky confirmed worse QM and shit taste

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>>1451188
I like pig orcs over generic greenskinned humanoid orcs.

Pig orcs tend to be a lot more monstrous and terrifying. A wild boar has hide about an inch thick, and requires a very special weapon to hunt them with in order to not get absolutely mauled by several hundred pounds of fury and hate.
Now put that boar on two legs, give it opposable thumbs, and the intelligence to develop and use weapons and armor. A towering, unstoppable force of nature when compared to the ordinary man.

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After stroking your chin for a good while you finally figure out a way to provide Orihime with sufficient training while also making it at least somewhat entertaining for Aaroniero.
It's a tough nut to crack.
But then a brilliant idea comes to mind and you snap your finger in joy.

''Okay! I think I got it!''

''What, Kaizar-san?''

You take off your coat, put it at the end of a stick and speak up.
''Since Aaroniero might be a bit much to handle for you in a straight up fight, even at his lowest, I'll have you fight in a different way.''

''Oh?''
Aaroniero begins musing at this.
''I get it!''

''Really?
I don't.''

As you walk up to a cliff you jam the wood into the ground and watch as your coat starts flowing in the wind.
''It's a little competition.''
You point at a tree down below.
''Orihime! That's your point!''
Then you point to a rock.
''Aaroniero, that's yours!
Your objective is simple. Grab hold of my coat and take it to your point.
It's as simple as that.
Other than that you may use anything to get the flag, even stealing from your opponent is allowed.
However do try not to injure the other. That goes mainly for you Aaroniero.''

He nods.
''Noted.''
And then he turns to Orihime.
''Are you ready?''
Orihime nods.
''Good.''

You use Sonído to get clear of the area and lean against a tree with only your shirt on.
Looking at the girl you can see that she's ready to fight seriously, whether that'll be enough or not.
As for Aaroniero, well... He seems to be a bit too confident in his success.

>Give Orihime advice, just to even the odds
>Just observe
>Other? (write-in)

>>1451194
lets just wait and see what the monsters are like, we might encounter something more strange than those spider eel's that reproduce by injecting venom into their old and feeding them till they burst.

>>1451211
>Just observe
She needs to figure it out for herself, I reckon
Adversity is the father of innovation

>>1451194
I didn't include Orcs because I know that I couldn't control myself and made dorfs like these and they'd just steal the show.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjHclWPVij0

Instead I had to make up some other shit to compensate for their absence

>>1451211
>>Just observe

>>1451211
>observe

>>1451216
>implying that video is wrong in any fashion

>>1451228
It isn't.
I love dorfs with ever fiber of my being.
But I can't fucking add anything to something that's already perfect.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydgY5fskwjE

Also

>writing

And if you would:
Roll 3d10 for Orihime
DC of 19; Crit of 22
Best of 4

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

>>1451244

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

>>1451244
C'mon....

Rolled 10, 3, 3 = 16 (3d10)

>>1451244

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

>>1451244

>>1451245
she got REALLY close, at least!

>>1451251
Best of four.

>>1451250
She did it.

Rolled 8, 6, 6 = 20 (3d10)

>>1451246
ummm...

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Deciding to sit back and watch you raise your arm and swiftly bring it down.
''BEGIN!''

Orihime is the first to act, she kicks off and begins sprinting for the flag.
Already she raises her hands to her temples and speaks up.
''Santen Kesshun!''
Preemptively she puts up her barrier before Aaroniero even makes a move. Good girl.

But against someone of AAs caliber that might as well not be there.
Finally making his move Aaroniero uses Sonído to get right in front of the shield and gives it a casual swat.
Only to find a small discharge of running reiatsu repelling him.

Sparks fly off around his hand and the sound of an electric discharge can be heard.
He stares intently at the triangular barrier and concludes that there must be more to it than meets the eye.
You smile at this as you've helped the girl develop her shield so that it's useful even against Arrancars to a degree.

However the surprise doesn't last long and your friend simply puts more force into his strike and the shield shatters to a thousand pieces.
Aaroniero then reaches forward to grab hold of the flag but he quickly pulls back as he notices something from the corner of his eyes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcoLNTG1tTo

The shards that made up the barrier kept floating around his head and he hears the girls voice.
''Musū Kesshun!''
In that moment the three fairies encircle Aaroniero and open up their wings.

Instead of a triangular shield they form a sphere compromised of hundreds of smaller triangles around the confused Arrancar.
Your friend carefully prods the polyhedron and as he puts a bit more force into his palm he frowns.
The force, rather than hitting a solid surface, begins to spread through the many smaller triangles thus greatly reducing the tension on any given point of the barrier.

That's the moment when he reaches for his zanpakuto.
''Nejibana!''
He thrusts his weapon forward.

Both the water and the 3 pronged trident begin pushing against the wall and you can see the cracks appearing almost immediately.

>>1451329
that technique is pretty...
inoue-vative

>>1451329
TIS WEAK TO FIRE

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After just one more forceful push with his weapon his confines break apart but this time Aaroniero won't fall for the same trap.
He extends his free hand and you can see red energy crackling between his fingers.
Using several quick Balas he disperses all the remaining shield fragments.
And just like that the 3 fairies return to their master after a scared yelp.

''An impressive effort for a human, but...''
Aaroniero reaches forward and plucks the flag out of the ground.

''Koten Zanshun!''
Orihime goes on the offensive.
The black fairy that you took quite a liking to takes off as it gets enveloped by Orihimes reiatsu.

''Futile.''
Using a single point of Nejibana he swats the black creature away but in that split second as his eyes follow the fairies movements Orihime makes her move.

''Santen Kesshun!''
Jumping up slightly she creates her shield under her feet and begins riding it up the cliff.
Though she loses her balance and falls off of her construct in a clumsy manner she managed to accelerate enough that she's not going to stop on her own and keeps rolling up.
Luckily her fairies quickly catch up to her and stabilize her.
But this means that now she's in a less than graceful pose as she's kneeling on her shield as it's flying up.

Seeing this Aaroniero starts feeling sorry for the girl.
*sigh*
''I'll just... do this...''
He flips Nejibana around so the spear faces Inoue and he begins creating a large bubble of water around it.
With a quick thrust he hits the girl right in the stomach with the blunt force of the condensed water and she's sent flying downwards.

The moment she lands Inoue bounces once before crashing down onto her side.
She's coughing profusely with a few muffled sobs in between them.
Aaroniero gets visibly worried and he jumps down to see if she's okay.

''H-hey! Are you hurt?
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to-''

''S-S-Sōten Kisshun!''
The barrier forms around Inoue and it begins to expand as she stands up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUWP68uAncg

''What the-''
Aaroniero gasps in surprise but before he could finish he sees the girl raise her hands.

In that moment her healing shield begins to turn inside out and it now faces Aaroniero.
His reactions are quick, he twirls around Nejibana so the trident is pointed at the girl and he begins summoning waves around it.
Quickly he thrusts, hoping that the blunt force of the water combined with the piercing strike of the trident will be enough to shatter this barrier as well.
Unfortunately for him that doesn't happen.

Instead you can hear a noise that's half gasping and half choking in surprise as the water that Nejibana made simply disappears.
Well, disappear is not the correct word.
It's more accurate to say that it gets turned back to reishi which is then sent straight back into Nejibana.
But the ride doesn't end there for Aaroniero. Then his sword reverts back into its sealed state.

>>1451407
Well goddamn, Inoue getting good

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>>1451407
Damn, inoue

>>1451443
Keep in mind that even in canon she HAD this kind of potential.

All I'm doing is bringing her bullshit to the forefront.
She can just casually RESURRECT THE FUCKING DEAD!

>>1451459
Having the potential and seeing it in action are two different things Spoopy. But yea as other Anon said up top you're hella good at QM'ing

He raises his sword up close to his mask in complete disbelief.
Orihime managed to confuse the poor guy so much that he didn't even notice when she snatched the flag from his free arm.
And since AA was kind enough to knock her back right next to her point she wins just by reaching forward a bit.

''HURRAY!
I WON!''
She jumps high up in the air.

Slowly clapping you stand up from your tree and walk over to her.
''Not bad Inoue, not bad.
You finally managed to keep a leveled head, even if it was just a game.''
You give her some praise sparingly.
''BUT!
You only won because you managed to get the jump on him!
You can't reliably pull off a stunt like that on a regular basis and on every enemy!''

Then you let out a sigh and pat her on the head.
''However, you did good.''

''YIPPIE!''

After that you make your way to Aaroniero who is still staring at his sword intently.
''Okay, what? The fuck?''

''It's a long story.
Don't think about it too hard. Trust me on that one.''

''Okay, then how about just a quick explanation.''

''Time.
She can revert time basically.''

He stops for a moment.
''You're joking.''

''No.
That's what she did.
She turned the clock back on your sword to when it was sealed.''

He turns to look at the girl that's prancing around with her little friends, oblivious to your conversation.
''Unbelievable...''
He keeps staring at her which Inoue eventually notices.

''Erm...''
She starts scratching the back of her neck.
''T-thank you for helping me!''
She bows slightly.
''M-May I invite you for some food in return?''

''O-oh... sure, I guess.''

>Stop him before he does something he'll regret.
>What the hell, she did good and you can survive it once.
>Other? (Write-in)

>>1451489
>What the hell, she did good and you can survive it once.

>>1451489
>>Other? (Write-in)
I have other business to attend to I'm afraid. But AA will go.

>>1451489
>>What the hell, she did good and you can survive it once.

>>1451489
>>Stop him before he does something he'll regret.

>>1451497
seconding this

Okay I'll just step in and say that
>>1451492 and
>>1451507
win.

>writing

After a weary sigh as your imagination runs wild with speculation about what she might have brought you follow Aaroniero.
In your mind you keep repeating these words as a sort of mantra to focus your resolve.

''Must compliment her. Must compliment her...''

You envied Aaroniero at that moment.
He had no idea what was coming so he wasn't nearly as stressed as you.
As you sat down sweating bullets AA looked at you curiously.

''What's wrong?
Are you sick?''

''N-nah! It's nothing!''

He doesn't pay you much attention after that and looks at the girl that just beat him in a competition.
She gives each of you a box and you can already feel something akin to a hot steel ball swelling in your throat.
Deciding that it's better to get over it quickly you popped open the container and to your surprise a bunch of cookies with smiley faces drawn on them with icing stared back at you.
Curiously, or perhaps confused is the accurate term, you picked one up and gave it a sniff.

''This is...''

''It's gingerbread!''
She speaks up while drawing little circles in the ground with her feet.
''I wanted to bake you some German sweets but they all had such weird names...
So I instead tried this because they had similar ingredients!
...
But I messed it up.
S-so if you don't like it you don't have to eat them!''

Well she's not wrong.
Germans do have a fondness for spiced cookies so gingerbread is a good choice.
But considering her outrageous diet you shudder to think what could be so horrid that she'd consider it bad.
However after Aaroniero takes a bite you follow suit because you don't want to be rude to the girl, not after her achievement.

The sensation is immediate and obvious.
Though not fresh the cookies are still moist and soft, they haven't dried up at all.
And considering that they were boxed up this is a huge deal.
But the most important part, the taste, is ideal. Not one flavor dominates over the others.
It may not have been excellent but it did everything right.

After swallowing his share Aaroniero starts thinking for a moment before deciding to remove his mask completely.
Before he only raised it up slightly so he can eat but that's no longer the case.
He seems to enjoy it way too much for that.

''Oh wow...
This is actually good!''

You nod in confirmation.
''Yes!
I... I don't know what to say!
Orihime this is delicious!''

''R-Really?''

Both of you nod at the same time.

>>1451657
Was there a secret roll for this Spoopy cause I'm laughing

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Orihime lets out a sigh of relief.
''I'm so glad!
And I thought I messed it up!''

After swallowing another one of the baked goodies you look at her.
''Erm... hate to ask but...
Why did you think it was bad?''

''Oh... well... I...
I kinda thought they were half finished because I wanted to add a whole bunch of other stuff to it-''
But before she could go on her fairies pop out.

''But we told her that it's quite enough!''
Shun'ō speaks up.

In your mind you knelt down before the pixies and expressed your deepest gratitude.
But they must never know.
So instead of doing anything else you return to your cookies.

However soon enough Aaroniero pokes your side with his elbow.
''Hey, Kaizar!
Over there!''
He points you to the rapidly approaching reiatsu signature you also spotted a little while ago.

''Yeah. Just ignore it.
It's a... an acquaintance.''

As you return to your sweets to pop them into your mouth one after another the signature gets closer and closer.
Until eventually you speak up.

''Hey there Yoruichi!''
You greet her.

''So... It was you.
Good. I hate being wrong.''

''Who else did you expect?''

''I dunno.
But it's safer to assume that not EVERY powerful hollow is your friend.''

You pause from your cookies and look up at her.
''Well... those are mostly dead.''

''Let me guess, cleansed?''

''Very funny!
Now, I'd offer you a cookie but I'm afraid we don't have any Milk.''

Yoruichi pauses for a moment and then sighs.
''Okay, okay. Got the message.
So who's the friend?''

AA sets his box aside, wipes his hands clean and stands up.
''I'm afraid you already know.''

''Somehow I knew I wasn't just imagining it.
You're that hollow that snatched Shiba Kaiens body?''

''You've heard of me.''

''Isshin was furious.
So he naturally called the only person he could, Urahara.''

''So my memories are correct after all.
Nothing gets by Urahara Kisuke.''

You also stand up after gorging yourself full of baked goods and wipe your face clean before speaking up.
''I assume you didn't just come here to check if we were an invader.
Otherwise you'd have already left.
So... out with it Yoruichi.''

*sigh*
''We got a problem.''

''And by that you mean...''

''The Soul Society.''

Rubbing your eyes in disbelief you give her a worn out look.
''Why am I not surprised?''

''Because Soul Society made mistakes. A lot of them.
It's just a coincidence that they all came around to bite them in the ass at the same time.
So are you willing to at least listen to our request?''

''Just one question before I agree to anything.
Why me?''

She smirks at that.
''Because for once they need the assistance of you, or an Arrancar to be more precise.''

''Oh?''

''Well? Interested?''

>Very much so
>No, not really
>Other? (Write-in)

>>1451707
No.
I did it like this because I thought it'd be good.

I only roll in secret when it's a random encounter or in fight, or when something happens without the MC knowing about it.
But not always

>>1451718
>Shun'&#333
what

>Very Much So
PLOT-HO!

>>1451718
>>Very much so
There is no better way to mess with people then by helping them.

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>>1451726
the fucking program I use for spellchecking my sometimes eats up moon runes at random.
I've no idea why or when it does it. But sometimes it takes them in no problem and sometimes it does this

It's this trap

>>1451718

>Very much so

>Soft what did you do.

>>1451718
>Very much so
Hopefully there's something in it for hollowkind/vanaheim. You can only do so much free work "in the name of peaceful relations" after all. Good relations involve both give and take.

>>1451718
>No, not really
The soul society's problems are not our problem

>>1451718
>>Very much so

That's very one sided.

>writing

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''Okay, I'm game.
Mostly because I'd love to see what mess does the Soul Society have that NEEDS a hollows aid.''

''Trust me, you'll get it.''

After that you helped Inoue pack her stuff up and you even opened up the Garganta and took her home there.
You wave her goodbye and apologize to her for the shorter than usual training session but she didn't seem to mind.
Closing the gate Yoruichi sighs.

''I'll never get used to this place.''
Then she turns to face you.
''Anyway, I'm glad you took her up.
Hopefully she'll be able to defend herself now.''

''Hmph... It's just practice.''

''Yeah but still.
A little practice can take you a long way!''

Aaroniero snickers at that.
''S-she doesn't get it!''

''Y-Yeah! Now hush!''
You chuckle as well.

After that your next stop was at the Urahara store.
Since it was Aaronieros first time here you warned him that if two children with absurd powers attack him he should just knock them out if possible.
But luckily enough those two were put on a leash since they were expecting you.
Going through all the typical stuff you were seated at the table as usual with the owner before you.

There is a palpable silence in the room and Kisuke keeps staring at AA.
''So... you are the one...
May I ask a few questions?''

''Go ahead.
But know that I may not answer.''

''How much do you know about me?''

''Enough to be wary, not enough to feel safe.''

''Good.''

You slam your hand at the table after that.
''I was under the impression you invited us Urahara!
So what's with the hostility? And besides, Isshin doesn't hold a grudge so you have no reason to.''

''Hmph. I only recall inviting you.
And... I'm currently staring at one of Aizens creations.
I have every reason to be cautious.''

''Except you're not.''
Aaroniero responds to him.
''My powers are my own.
The only part that's related to Aizen in any way is Kaien.''

''So you mean the only relevant thing?''
Aaroniero reaches for his sword and you feel the air change in the room.
''Curious... you even have Nejibana?''

''I do.
Want to see if I'm bluffing?''

''I'd... rather not.
But things just got complicated...''

You raise an eyebrow at that and seeing this Yoruichi speaks up after she finishes eating.
''I'll enlighten you if you don't mind...''

''Basically Soul Societys current condition is like that of a snake that had its head chopped off and its spine removed.''
She sets her plate aside and lets out a loud burp.
''In short: The Head Captain has gone missing without a trace and...
The Zanpakuto have turned on their shinigami masters.''

Aaronieros eyes go wide in surprise.
''B-but that's!
Impossible!''

She nods in confirmation.
''That was the reaction of everyone in the Soul Society.
Basically the Head Captain vanished; this complete stranger shows up and poof!
All Zanpakuto spirits materialize at once and start attacking their masters.
Total chaos and widespread destruction ensued.
And now that the sun has risen over there things appear to have calmed down.''

''But nobody knows how long it'll stay that way.''
Urahara interjects.
''Can you believe it? They had Soul Society on its knees, both the second and twelfth divisions were practically demolished, but once the sun came up they packed up and left.''

''Okay! Stop!
That's too much information to take in at once.
What's the current situation? Please keep it simple!''

*sigh*
''Two whole squads bulldozed, about 60% of the Seireiteis combat power is gone and now everything except the Central 46 have been centralized at the 4th division grounds with Captain Kyoraku being the defacto leader.''

You nod.
''And the attacker?
This mysterious stranger?''

''A man named Muramasa.''
Yoruichi speaks up.
''That's all she wrote.''

Meanwhile Aaroniero just stares blankly at the table before him.
He, unlike you, completely understands the magnitude of the situation.
''Is it contained?''

Urahara looks at him as if he completely understood what AA was referring to.
''Seems like it.
My Benihime as well as all the Zanpakuto at the Kurosaki household appear to be normal.
So whatever this is, it's limited to the Soul Society.''

''Well... at least now I know why you'd ask us for help.
You assume that our Zanpakuto won't be effected.''

''As far as I know yours don't have separate entities attached to them.
So there is nothing that could rebel... Well... maybe except you.
But you still have a hollow blade, right? Meaning even if this one went out of control you won't be AS shot in the foot as us.''

Meanwhile you're busy supporting your chin with your fist as your elbow is on the table.
''Okay, that makes sense.
But why not... I don't know. The humans?''

''Heh... that's funny.
Which ones? Those that have Zanpakuto and might go out of control; the Quincy or the ones that managed to beat Lieutenant class fighters?
Basically they hate all of those options, including the hollows, and they're gonna lose face either way.
But it's YOU that can minimalize the potential risk. You got what I'm sayin'?''

You nod.

''Good.
So... what do ya say?''

>Accept, but go alone
>Accept and bring Aaroniero for backup
>Refuse
>I have some more questions
>Other? (write-in)

>>1451850
>Accept and bring Aaroniero for backup

>>1451850
>>Accept and bring Aaroniero for backup

>>1451850
>Accept and bring Aaroniero for backup
Kinda excited to see how this turns out

>>1451850
>>Accept and bring Aaroniero for backup
Or... send Aaroniero for a bit of backup, in case this ends up being huge.

>>1451850 #
>Accept and bring Aaroniero for backup
They're going to owe us a shitload when this is through.
Vanaheim Ambassady in soul society when? Protect Hollow interests.

>>1451867
I meant to say embassy

>>1451850
>Accept and bring Aaroniero for backup
Also Yata to do some science and Nnoitora or Starrk for even more muscle.

>>1451871
Starrk may not be so wise, he has a loli split personality weapon already

>writing

>>1451874
I just want to bring best boy along so he can, at least this time, have a nice get together with Kyoraku.

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You turn to your friend.
''What do you make of this?''

''If even half of it is true then they are in dire straights indeed.
I say we take this chance. Having them all indebted to us would be beneficial.
And... I... I'd also like to go there. Do a bit of soul searching.''

''Heh...
Then that saves me the trouble of asking you to help me.''

''So.''
Urahara speaks up.
''What do you say then?''

''We accept.
When do we depart?''

Yoruichi pats her stomach and stands up.
And you'd be damned if you could figure out where she actually stores that abnormal amount of food and calories.
''Since the tank is full I think we can go anytime you want.''

''Just a moment!''
You raise your hand.
''First I'd like to make a call.''

You excuse yourself from the room and leave the house briefly.
Flicking the air you create a mini garganta and whip out your phone.
Mere moments after it rang you can hear someone picking it up on the other side.

''Hello?''

''Alex! It's me.
Do me a favor and gather... Let's see...
Up to two heavy hitters in Vanaheim and tell them to be ready because I might call them into action.''

''Okay Dad.
Any reason?''

''It's a code 42-42-564.
Big one, might need reinforcements.''

''Reapers fucked up, gotta do clean-up.
Got it!''

''Thanks sweetie, you're the best!''
And with that you hung up.

After re-entering the room you look at the others.
''Okay, I'm done.
Let's go.''

Urahara stands up.
''Well then, follow me to the basement and I-''
But you don't pay any attention to him and already opened up the Garganta out in the open.
As you step through and the gate closes Kisuke collapses onto his knees and begins sobbing to Tessai.
''M-My only purpose! IT'S GONE!''

After a relatively short trek you find yourself breathing the reishi filled air of Soul Society once more.
But what your eyes see betrays your memory.
The pristine, white buildings have been all but destroyed.
Scorch, cut, crush and various other marks dot the landscape with ruined buildings sprinkled all over the place.

''Told you it was bad.''
Yoruichi spoke up.
''Now then... I'll go ahead and snoop around a bit.
I have a few leads that need investigating.
Oh... and be careful!
Nobody has actually been notified about you! Bye!''

Then she turned into a cat and quickly disappeared.
Seeing this Aaroniero looks at you.
''You know... even though I knew she can do that... it still freaked me out.''

''Right?''

Aaaand I'm afraid I'll have to stop right here because I'm under heavy medication atm.

Archive's up as usual.

Next thread will be a week from now.
Until then, stay safe

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>>1451989
My sides
urahara is aware of his own purpose in the story

>>1451995
Thanks for the tread spooky, sorry I couldn't participate more, was busy today.

>>1451989
>42-42-564
Nice Soul Eater reference

>>1453265
i just love that they have a code for shinigami fucked up again

Oh man, time to stomp on some fools with Tankbro. Just like old times.

Remember that uppity skeleton guy we squished? Those were the good old days.

I now want Aaroniero and Kaizar reminiscing in the middle of battle, completely unworried that something might be able to actually hurt them.

>>1453788
I'll give it a try.
(heck they might not even have to talk due to Aaronieros mind meld ability)

But let's just say that they will be in a lot more danger than you think.

>>1454493
>inb4 Yachiru is running around murdering people because lolzanpaktospirits

Hell, does the sword girl's sword which has a sword spirit go nuts? Fuck you, Kubo, you hack writer making plot holes and unanswered questions.

>>1455419
Tell me about it...
Sometimes I feel less like a writer and more like a forensics expert trying to make sense of a murder scene...

Except instead of murderers I'm trying to find the logic in this shit