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It's been a while since the day at the Kurosaki clinic.

After that more than awkward little gathering you've returned to Hueco Mundo with your family.
From what you've heard after Byakuya recovered from his mild shock he tried VERY hard to justify the situation of his little sister saying things like:
"He's a shinigami!"
"He's technically a noble!"

But for every excuse he came up with two things came to mind that made him more and more agitated.
"But he's a quincy!"
"And he's a ryoka!"

In the end it didn't amount to much as he simply swallowed his pride and congratulated the young couple.
Even if he avoided eye contact with his new brother in law since then...

But you couldn't care less about that.
It's not your problem.
And besides... you had other things to occupy your mind.
Speaking of which...

Laying on the long white couch you've "appropriated" after Aizens defeat at your hands you're trying to get in your usual afternoon nap when you feel something.
A presence.
Familiar yet ominous approaches you slowly.

Then you feel it.
And hear it.

The fine leather squeaks as something or rather someone touches it.
Of course you've noticed this but you keep pretending to sleep.
Then you feel the cushions shift around as two arms press down on them and then a third limb, presumably a leg also weighs them down.
As the tiny creature grunts softly it proceeds to climb the couch and eventually You.
At first you feel the excess weight on your leg, then your stomach and finally feel it settling down on your chest.

*poke*
You feel something pressing against your cheek.

*squish*
Now instead of one finger you feel an entire palm.

*mush*
The sensation changed once more as both of your cheeks are pressed together.

*nudge nudge*

And finally.
*tap tap tap*

"Father...
Father. Wake up."
You feel Sofia slightly tapping on your forehead.

It's quite difficult to hold back your urge to laugh all the while you keep pretending that you didn't notice her.
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"Nuuuuu...."
Sofia begins to pout.
"Fathe-e-er!
Wake u-u-up"

She keeps tapping your head and finally you decide to open your eyes.

"Good morning sweetie."

"I could barely wake you up.
What were you dreaming about?"

"Hmmm...
Nothing.
I don't really have dreams anymore."

Sofia cocks her head slightly.
"Why?"

Then you sit up and hug her gently.
"Because I'm living the dream sweetie."

"No."
Then very abruptly she wrestles free of your hold and pushes you away.
"Don't hold me so tight.
You'll ruin the gift."

"Oh?
A gift?"

"Close your eyes.
...
But this time open them when I ask."

You chuckle at that and do as your daughter told you.
"Okay."

With your eyes shut you hear the wrinkling of paper coming from Sofia.
"You can open your eyes."
Following her orders you look at your daughter and she hands you a piece of paper.

Looking at it carefully you try to figure out the quite amusing mess of a picture your daughter just presented to you.
At first you thought that the drawing was of a rather chubby and malformed snowman holding a black banana but once you've seen the white "crown" on its head you managed to deduce what it is.

"Just like looking into a mirror!"

"You like it?"

You nod.
"Of course!"
Then still holding onto the picture you stand up while carrying Sofia in your other arm.
"This needs to go on the wall!"

"Hum."
She nods.

Your daughter is quite the little artist.
So much so that you had to reserve an entire wall for just her drawings.
If only she had any talent.
But no matter.

You walk up to the wall and hold the drawing up ti the wall and look at her.
"Well?
Shall we?"

Sofia nods and takes a tack out of a little box she holds in her pocket.
Then using only her thumb she nails the drawing to the wall.
Another added to your little exhibition.

Looking at the wall you begin to worry that soon you'll have to relinquish yet another segment for Sofias art projects.
But for some reason it doesn't bother you all that much.
Turning your attention back to your daughter you see how messy she is.
It's one thing that she likes to draw but the fact that she prefers paint to crayons causes you a lot of headaches.

Sighing you take out a handkerchief and let some of your goop soak into it before rubbing Sofias face clean with it.
"Noooooo!"
She protests.

"Come on missie!
No arguing!"
Putting the finishing touches onto her you pocket your tissue with satisfaction.
"There! Much better.
Now then... since you were such a good girl we'll go for a walk!"

"Where?"

>Let's go see your uncle, shall we?
>I want to take you to someone very special (Take her to Soul Society)
>How about some candy?
>Other? (write-in)
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>>1629512
>>How about some candy?
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>>1629512
>I want to take you to someone very special (Take her to Soul Society)
I want to see their reactions to hollows being able to have meaningful relationships.
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>>1629512
>>How about some candy?
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>>1629512
>>How about some candy?
Operation: Clandestinely spoil your kid without your spuse finding out what you're doing is a go!
She's going to find out anyway!
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Also, Yhwach when?
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Mission candy is a go!

Now...
I'll get to writing but one question first:
>Urahara shop? Yes or no?


>Writing
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>>1629569
soon™
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>>1629578
yes
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>>1629578
Yeah.
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>>1629578
Yes
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>>1629580

>>1629578
and yes
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"Well...
I was thinking about going out for some candy."

She looks at you and pauses for a moment.
"Can I get some ice cream instead?"

"Hah!
Of course!"

"Yeay."

With that you set down Sofia so she could run and grab hold of her sword, a rather long ōdachi which is bigger than herself.
After tying it to her back and tilting it so she doesn't get caught up in everything she runs back to your side.
Smiling as she runs along you flick with your hand and open up the Garganta.
However before you could walk through you feel something stopping you.
Looking down you see Sofia tugging at your coat and extending her arm.
Letting out a soft chuckle you grab hold of her hand and begin walking with her in tow.

To your little girl the infinite abyss is not something to fear.
The place has been barely more than just another road her entire life.
Her holding your hand is just a thing she likes to do.

After a short trip through the pathway you open up the portal leading to the human world and step on through.
Sofia does a little hop across the border and lands firmly on her feet.
She looks around curiously.
"Where are we father?"

"An... interesting place."

She turns in the direction of the Urahara shop and focuses her attention.
"There are strongs over there..."

"You catch on quickly.
Anything else?"

"...
They are hiding something here.
Something deep down."

"Good!
You're getting better at this.
This is where we'll get your candy!"
She nods in silence and follows you as you begin walking.

As you keep walking you get close enough to actually see the Urahara shop and the concrete fence surrounding it.
You can immediately hear shouring coming from there.
"Damn it Ururu!
HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO TELL YOU THIS?"
The voice of the red haired boy can be heard and Sofia frowns at this.

Upon passing through the gate you are granted to the usual sight of Jinta bullying poor Ururu.
It's been some time since you've been here and in that time it seems that the two kids have grown substantially.
So while not exactly a teenager Jinta is bigger and brawnier than the whelp you've come to know.
And Ururu seems to have matured... at least in terms of appearance.
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Witnessing the boy putting the girl into a headlock and giving her a noogie Sofia lets go of your hand and walks up to them.
The two kids momentarily stop as they sense the foreign reiatsu approach them.
Though he clearly noticed you Jinta is set on ignoring you entirely as he looks at your daughter.

"Huh?
Hey you twerp!
What are you doing here? Store's closed."

"J-Jinta... she's-"

"I know Ururu so shut up.
I'm trying to play it cool."

Not bothering to answer Sofia keeps up her calm pace until she's only a few feet away from Jinta.
She slowly takes off the strap of leather by which it hangs on her shoulder and grabs it tightly.
Without unsheathing it or even speaking a word she raises it and swings it down.

*THWACK*
She hits the boy over the head with her sheathed sword.

"Bullying is bad."

Jinta rubs his head furiously.
"OW!
YOU LITTLE-"
The boy raises his fist.

But noticing the aggression of the boy Sofias expression changes.
Normally she has a blank expression on her face but now her eyes are focused as she twirls her blade around and slams the chape of her scabbard into the boys stomach.
Jinta spits involuntarily as his eyes roll back into his head and he falls down.

Hearing all the commotion Urahara and Tessai hurry out of the building.
"What's going on heeeeeeeeeeeeee-"
Urahara becomes incapable of finishing his sentence as he sees Jinta lying on the ground with a little girl standing above him.

Seeing this opportunity you make your appearance.
"Hey there Urahara.
Two popsicles please!"

"Oh...
You...
Why am I not surprised?"
*sigh*
"Follow me."

After you acquired the promised sweets you sat down with your daughter by your side.
As you keep licking away Urahara stares intently at Sofia.
"You know.... I was kinda hoping your daughter wouldn't resemble to you so much..."

Meanwhile Ururu looks at Sofia and asks you a question.
"Erm.... excuse me...
How come someone like you has such a pretty daughter?"

Sofia takes a break from her ice cream and answers Ururu.
"I take after mother."

"Hah!
Couldn't have said it better myself!"

But as you laugh to yourself Urahara also speaks his mind.
"You know... we're gonna have problems if you keep just popping out of nowhere like that.
Heck, this time you managed to knock out poor Jinta as well."

"That coming from the guy who keeps messaging people by leaving messages written in blood is quite amusing Urahara."

"THAT doesn't hurt people.
Aaaaand it's funny. Violence is not.
The least you could do is pay me back for the damage you caused."

You stop after hearing that.
"What do you want?"

"Oh... nothing...
But I must admit I'm curious about your little daughter.
The least she could do now is give us a good look at her abilities."

That ticked you off a little bit.
"Oh.... I see."

>Fine. But let me warn you, that's a dumb idea
>I'm afraid I have to refuse.
>No. And speak about her again and it's me who'll start acting violent
>Other? (write-in)
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>>1629698
>No. And speak about her again and it's me who'll start acting violent
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>>1629698
>>Fine. But let me warn you, that's a dumb idea
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>>1629698
>>I'm afraid I have to refuse.
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>>1629698
>I'm afraid I have to refuse.
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That's a no-go for Sofia showing off.

>writing
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Sofia looks at you expectantly while still suckling on her popsicle.
You give her a gentle smile and pat her on the head.
"Don't worry pumpkin."
Then you turn your attention back to Urahara.
"I'm sorry but I'll have to refuse that.
You see she doesn't really like fighting.
Instead she prefers to occupy herself with reading."

"Oh?
How wonderful!
Children nowadays don't usually touch books with a ten foot pole."
Urahara almost sounds happy as he says that.
He then pulls out a rather large lollipop and hands it to Sofia.
"Tell me little girl, what book is your favorite?
Oh I bet the ones that have the prettiest pictures!"

You cough at that.
"Try War and Peace.
I swear sometimes I almost fall asleep when reading stuff like that as her bedtime story!"

"W-wow...
So she likes reading huh?"

"And painting.
But that's like... her newest hobby.
I don't know where she gets it from either.
Not me nor Tia are into that sort of stuff.
...
Maybe her teacher is a bad influence."

"Teacher?"

You wave Urahara off.
"MAYBE I'll introduce him to you.
But don't count on it. The universe might end if you two ever met."

Then as you finish that conversation you hear the door sliding open as Tessai appears with a set of cups in his hand.
He cautiously sets down the tray on which the cups of steaming hot tea are sitting.
"Please do be careful.
They are all really hot."

The big man then hands a cup to Sofia.
"Here you go young lady.
I thought you might like fruit tea more than green!
I also added a bit of extra sugar just for you!"

Sofia looks at the cup and takes it.
"Thank you."
Then she turns around and hands it to you.
"Father."

"Got it."
You take it from her and set it aside while she reaches for the green tea.
Tessai looks at this as if he's ready to shit bricks.
"She actually likes green..."

"W-what kind of a kid do you have?"

"Oh this is nothing.
You should see her birthdays.
It's a disaster.
She has this one uncle who has three pair of arms... he decided to make her a frilly dress for one of her birthdays.
With so many hands he did it in just a few hours but it was still a lot of work.
But his... erm.... "friend" decided to buy her a regular shirt with a trouser as a backup gift.
Guess which one she liked."
You then go in and ruffle your daughters short hair.
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>>1629827
Wow, she has the seriousness and praticality from her parents nailed down.
What a fearsome kid, cute too.
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"Oh-kay...
Certainly didn't expect that."
He then reaches for his own cup and raises it for a toast.
"Cheers."
Urahara and Tessai both drink and so do you.
Though the tea is awfully sweet it's actually very nice. A welcome change from what you typically drink.

After finishing Urahara looks at you.
"So Kaizar... how are you gonna pay for the candy?"

"With the protection money you're not paying ME."

"You assume I need protection."

"Then how about the rest of the world?"

"Heh,,, clever.
I'll just add it to your tab then.
Tessai! Add another one to the archive!"

"Yes Boss."

You pause at that.
"How many people owe you exactly?"

"I dunno.
How many people live in Soul Society?"

Seeing your little dick measuring contest with Kisuke, Sofia stands up and crosses her arms.
"No fighting."

Not feeling like receiving a whack to the head from her you decide to drop it and seeing this Urahara does the same.
He then downs what remains of his tea and changes the subject.
"So...
Don't mean to offend by this but do you have any other business with me?
Because if all you needed was candy then you had a plethora of other options..."

"Getting the gigai from storage is a pain in the ass."

"Still... I assume there is more to this visit than that."

>Actually... I have a promise to keep (Ask him to open the Senkaimon)
>Nope. Just felt like messing with you
>Anything happening recently? I've been out of touch for a while, being a parent and all that
>Other? (write-in)
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Also, update might be a bit late as I have to go and make so me food.
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>>1629894

>Actually... I have a promise to keep (Ask him to open the Senkaimon)
>Anything happening recently? I've been out of touch for a while, being a parent and all that
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>>1629894
>>Actually... I have a promise to keep (Ask him to open the Senkaimon)
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>>1629894
>>Actually... I have a promise to keep (Ask him to open the Senkaimon)
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>>1629894
>>Actually... I have a promise to keep (Ask him to open the Senkaimon)
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Okay I'm back.

And this is a very obvious result

>writing
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"Actually there is something..."

"Uh-oh."

"Don't worry.
You'll like it.
You get to use your big fancy portal."

"Oh goodie.
Simply nothing can beat the sensation that I get whenever I'm reduced to a hollows doormat."

"Hey! Last time you cried when you didn't get to use it!
Admit it you like using that thing because it inflates your ego."

"Hmmm.
True.
And I suppose it'd cause a lot of trouble if you used the Garganta.
If Soul Society and Hueco Mundo went at each others throat... that'd be good for business."

"Wait.
I'm confused.
So something being good for business is... bad?"

"Yyyup.
Me having less business means things are going well for Soul Society.
And being a shopkeeper is just a hobby of mine. I'm still a shinigami at heart."

"Even though they exiled you?"

"Especially because they exiled me.
Think of me what you will but everything I did, do or will do is for the benefit of all mankind.
Even if people don't realize it immediately.
I carefully consider every possibility from a viewpoint that no other shinigami has.
I am capable of seeing things from a different perspective.
And from where I'm standing peace between soul reapers and hollows looks like one heck of a good deal."

"Oh...
Well I'll be damned.
Now I know that miracles do exist!
First the Commander and now you.
I'm glad not ALL you shinigami sort are incompetent."

"W-wait!
The Commander really believes that?
And he TOLD you?!
...
What?! How?"

You stand up and pat Urahara on the back.
"Perhaps I'll tell you one day if you buy me a drink... or several.
Now let's get this over with."

After leading Sofia to the secret entrance in the storage room she decided to have fun with the longest ladder she has ever seen and just slid down it.
A bit later Urahara opened up the Senkaimon for you with the help of Tessai and you stepped through.
Funnily enough Sofia seemed to be a bit more afraid of the more peaceful looking Senkaimon than the violent and dangerous Garganta.
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>>1630127
How long was the timeskip?
and good ta see ya again spooks
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>>1630207
A couple years.
Rukia has a kid now and Sofia is more than large enough to talk
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>>1630213
WOAH WOAH WAIT
Rukia has a KID? Who's the father? Is it Renji?
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>>1630207
The images I'm uploading are no indication of Sophias age.
It's just that finding appropriate pictures is hard as shit when you need them to fall into several categories at once
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>>1630217
READ THE ARCHIVE FAG.
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>>1630213
Any other development in the family or you would like to keep em a surprise?

>>1630217
Dude...Last thread dude, it was the babysower for rukia and secret husband
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>>1630223
No.
Nothing BIG that needs mentioning.

But if you have a request then I'm more than willing to make some omakes next week
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>>1630226
Because we pussyfooted around it Asher is never going to go Hollow by the end of the quest is he? Fucking cowards.
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>>1630226
Thank spooks, ill keep em in mind

>>1630235
You know we can use omake to further the plot? A couple of years could have many events for humans
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>>1630235
Nah senpai.

But since you chose not to do it already I get to decide how it happens.
And it's going to be metal pun intended[//spoiler]
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>>1630217

Nope, but you can figure it out

And speaking of our kid, I pity the Quincies who think it'll be a GREAT IDEA to capture and torture our wife and daughter. It was an awful idea for Muramasa, we ate him.

For the Vandenriech? We'll play the game of genocide, or we'll play the part of AM. And all of them can be Ted
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>>1630244
Alright, thanks for soothing my fears about it.
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Treading the same old path you quickly got through the Senkaimon and appeared in Soul Society where quite a small army was waiting for your arrival.
With so many new faces around Sofia pulls herself closer to your side and tries to hide behind you.
After a reassuring pat on the head you ease her into the new sight.

Slowly but surely approaching the congregation of shinigami in the middle of the square Sofia holds her nose.
"That man over there smells like Yata if he wore too much cologne..."

"Yeah... I can feel it as well.
Who is this guy?"

Looking at the apparent Captain you're left bewildered about who or what he actually is.
While he certainly possesses the spiritual pressure of a captain he's sure as hell doesn't look like one.
With a patchy facial hair and a pink kimono over his haori he looks more like a random guy they dragged out of a bar to greet you than an actual captain.

He looks at you as he speaks up but you notice that he gave at least a passing glance to Sofia.
"Well hello there!
Kaizar-san, right?
Welcome!"

"...
You seem to have me at a disadvantage."

"Oh... right.
Sorry.
Name's Captain Kyoraku.
Guess you could say that I drew the short straw."

"You knew I was coming?"

"Urahara-san was kind enough to send us a message before opening the Senkaimon.
After a while it became apparent that we needed a hotline just because of you.
So....
How can I help you?"

"Huh?
Just like that?
Usually I need to do a lot more convincing before you'd let me do what I came here to do."

"Well...
The big wigs don't consider you as much of a threat as before.
So they are willing to... ignore you.
For the most part."

"Well that saves me a lot of trouble.
Then could a meeting be arranged between me and the two shinigami I usually talk with?"

"Hmmmm...
I'll need to make some calls but it can be arranged."

"Thanks."
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>>1630220
I DID YOU FUCK STUFFING, ALL THE WAY TO 67 AND NO WHERE DO I RECALL RUKIA HAVING RELATIONS WITH ANYBODY!
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>>1630258
Then maybe you should get your eyes checked because LAST THREAD WAS MOSTLY A FUCKING BABY SHOWER.
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>>1630264
I WASN'T HERE LAST THREAD FUCK STUFFING, AND BESIDES, I SAID 67, not 69 or 68!!
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>>1630258
>>1630264
>>1630265

Just fuck already and get it over with, Christ alive man. I'm sure you both would make a great couple
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>>1630265
You want me to hold your hand while you catch up or something you babyman?
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>>1630267
As expected of a namefag, has no clue when people are having fun and forces himself in.
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>>1630258
>He does not remember when Kaizer tease Rukia and certain boy to make love.

It was in the omake too methinks
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>>1630272

Hey, I'm making a joke here. I'm not trying to force myself in
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>>1630282
Yeah, sure.
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After a few swift calls the captain began leading you.
But you became aware of strange machinations at hand.
You had no idea where you were going.
The streets, similar they may be to all others in the Seireitei, were unfamiliar to you.
Puzzled by this you asked a question from Kyoraku.

"Where are you taking me?
This is not the way to the visitor center."

"No... it isn't.
I thought that a family reunion should be more... pleasant.
No offense to my fellow captains but to think that they'd think a stuffy room would be acceptable for that... ridiculous!"

Shortly after finishing that you arrive at an inconspicuous gate and the captain opens it up for you.
"Well then, in you go!
Try not to damage anything.
These trees are probably older than you or me."

Stepping through you find yourself in a nice and quite secluded little garden.
The few bushes and trees that are there are in excellent shape and it's obvious that someone spends quite a lot of time tending them.
And in the middle of it all is perhaps one of the most beautiful flowers ever.
You look at Sofia, then back at Rike and start thinking.

>How about you go and play with that boy over there sweetie?
>Come pumpkin, I want you to meet someone
>Other? (write-in)
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>>1630308
>How about you go and play with that boy over there sweetie?
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>>1630308

>Come pumpkin, I want you to meet someone
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>>1630308
>>Come pumpkin, I want you to meet someone
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>>1630308
>>Come pumpkin, I want you to meet someone
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>>1630308
>>Come pumpkin, I want you to meet someone
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>>1630272
>>1630267
Yeah seriously, what a faggot.
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Well that's 4 to 1

>writing
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"Come on pumpkin.
There is a very special person I'd like you to meet."

"Okay."

Letting go of her hand you pick up Sofia and hold her in your arms as you walk up to Rike.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-kIfy27Vco

"Krieger!"
She speaks to you in a happy tune.
"It's been a-"
But then she pauses.
Her eyes are fixated on Sofia.
Words fail to come out of her mouth.

"Rike..."
You mutter to yourself and Sofia notices this.

"Father.
Why are you upset Father?
Why is the lady upset?"

You then hug her tight and bring her closer.
This time she doesn't try to break free of your embrace.
Swallowing hard you muster all your strength and finally take the last few steps.

"Hey Rike.
You look well.
How are things?"

Hearing your voice she snaps back into reality.
"Erm... it's...
Fine.
Things are fine.
Thanks for asking."
She raises both hands and slaps herself on the cheeks in order to regain her focus.
"After the whole mess with the Zanpakuto we managed to finally recover."
Then Rike looks at your daughter but this time she doesn't loose herself.
"Hi there!
I'm Rike! What's your name little one?"

"Sofia..."

"Sofia? That's a pretty name!"


But as this is going on the boy who has been leaning against a tree up until this point finally stands tall and looks at you.
"Mother..."
He mutters to himself but afterwards starts raising his voice.
"Why are you doing this Kaizar?!
Can't you see how this makes her feel?!"

You look at Takeshi with a grim expression.
"I'm only fulfilling a promise I made."


Looking at the boy Sofia begins sniffing the air.
"I see...
You smell like father...
Then... you must be my brother."

Takeshi is quite taken back by this.
"W-Wha?! How did yo-"

But Sofia pretty much ignores him and looks at you.
"Father.
Please put me down."

Doing as she asked you set her down and once standing on her own two feet she walks up to Rike and takes her by the hand.
"Follow me."
Then Sofia proceeded to take Rike to one of the nearby benches so the two of them could chat more comfortably while sitting down.

Letting out a sigh of relief you relax a bit.
"Oh thank the Hogyoku..."
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>>1630488
This made me feels
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>IchiRuki
Worst Bleach quest going, that's a real accomplishment.
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After saying your little prayer however you turn your attention to your son and march up to him.
"What was that?"

"I should be the one asking that!
What were you thinking?!
Just looking at her caused mother physical pain!!"

"First!"
You point at your son.
"She is a grown ass woman!
She doesn't NEED you protecting her!
And second! What part of "She asked for this" don't you get?"

Takeshi grits his teeth.
"No! You listen!
You of all people can't lecture ME!
It may have been her decision but it was irrational!
As the more responsible one you should have refused!"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rYI2eG3DuQ

You inhale deeply and let out a weary sigh.
"Tell me Takeshi.
Did you... have a moment before where... you knew that something was going to be painful and yet... decided to see it through to the end?
Because if not then you can't comprehend what she feels right now.
It takes courage and ample strength. Facing your inner demons.
But once you finally do... then nothing compares to it.
Life... life sucks. And then you die. That's the nature of things.
But that's what all humans must deal with. You can't just ignore them and pretend that bad things don't exist.
Sooner or later you have to face and overcome them. Because if you don't then one day they'll catch up to you."
You pat him on the shoulder and continue.

"Your mother is strong. Stronger than you give her credit for.
I know it hurts seeing her like that but let it go.
Because if she doesn't do this then it'll eat her up from the inside."

"...
You sound like you're talking out of experience."

"Mine was losing you two...."
You place your hand upon your chest.
"This thing was created because I lost you.
And it ached every day for decades."

"What made it go away?"

"Starting again..."
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>>1630566
>implying the canon pairing wasnt several magnitudes worse.
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>>1630575
What was it?

I haven't been paying attention to the post-manga scribblings
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>>1630566
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>>1630575
RenjiRuki was pretty shit. But IchiHime worked.

>>1630578
Rukia married Renji, Ichigo married Orihime, and Chad dedicated the rest of his life to pounding other men for money.
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>>1630578
Ichigo got together with Orihime, and Rukia got with Renji. Tatsuki was never seen again.
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>>1630586
HA!
fisting other men, more like it.
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>>1630591
Neither was Harribel.
In the mango she stayed in the quincy rape dungeon.

Papa bless the novel
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>>1630596
Novel?
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>>1630601
Light novel co-writen by Kubo. It's called Bleach: can't fear your own world. It's alright tied up some plot holes.
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>>1630601
Can't fear your own world

The dude who wrote all bleach novels up until now made one after the manga ended.
He got some help from Kubo so he can fill in at least SOME of the bajillion plotholes left

A few chapters are already translated.
It shows promise, nothing more
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>>1630608
>alright
Already*
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>>1630601
There are a couple of canon novels covering what happens between Yhwach's defeat and the end of the manga.

They're a lot better than the literal fanfic which was Spirits are Always with You.
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>>1630608
>>1630611
>>1630616
Danke
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>>1630586
>>1630591
Skreeeeeeeeeeeee
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>>1630611
Spooky, you gots links to the manga mang?
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"So... forgetting about mother is what solved your problem?
That's reassuring..."

"Haven't you been paying attention?!
Realizing that you are here and safe almost broke me again!
If I didn't have those back home then... I don't know what would have happened."

Pausing for a second Takeshi sighs.
"Alright fine!
Just get off of me!"

Waiting for a few moments you look at the boy but he doesn't seem to be in a chatty mood so you're left looking all around the place, desperate to find a conversation topic.
Failing to come up with anything you look at the boy who is still staring at his mother and your daughter.
Looking at him he looks more sad than anything.

"Why don't you go over there?"

"Why should I?
I'd just be in the way."

You frown at that.

>Just go there. How bad could it be?
>Let's go together. Maybe we can even act as a sort of messed up family
>Well I'll join them even if you won't.
>Other? (write-in)
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>>1630679
>Let's go together. Maybe we can even act as a sort of messed up family

Cmon kid. Stop being a grouch. I wanna know if you have a crush on somebody
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>>1630679
>>Just go there. How bad could it be?
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>>1630679
>>Let's go together. Maybe we can even act as a sort of messed up family
>Cmon kid. Stop being a grouch. I wanna know if you have a crush on somebody
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>>1630666
This is all I got:

http://missstormcaller.tumblr.com/post/160279800132/cant-fear-your-own-world-part-1-full-translation

I have no fucking idea how tumblr works but I'm pretty sure you can find other chapters on this cunts page.
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>>1630679
>>Let's go together. Maybe we can even act as a sort of messed up family
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>>1630679
>Let's go together. Maybe we can even act as a sort of messed up family

I mean, obviously there's always going to be a disconnect, but not all separated families hate each other.
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>>1630679
>>Well I'll join them even if you won't.
I have no idea what's going on.
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>>1630679
>Let's go together. Maybe we can even act as a sort of messed up family
>Or avoid your little sister if that's really what you want.
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>>1630679
>Let's go together. Maybe we can even act as a sort of messed up family
>Well I'll join them even if you won't.

>Also stop being a moody little cunt who blames me for everything. I never got to come with you to the magical super place, I was left behind.
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>>1630715
Sadly you picked a REALLY fucked up part to join.
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okay I think I know how to handle this

>Writing
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>>1630742
Most Bleach fanon quests seem FUBAR from the beginning.

Yours just seems to be having the most fun with it.

I really hope that didn't come off like an insult.
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>>1630752
nah man don't worry about it.

It's just that it really is convoluted.
I admit this.
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>>1630715
A dead man who had a kid in the afterlife goes to visit his ex-wife who is also dead but in a different afterlife. Said ex-wife raised his son alone because she had no idea where he had gone.

It's an awkward family reunion. Turns out 'Till death do us part' is kind of important.
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>>1630774
You forgot to mention that the deadman have another family in afterlife
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"Listen... How about we go together and just pretend that things aren't as bad as they really are."
You point at Sofia.
"Admit it... you are curious about your sibling."

Takeshi gives a passing glance to the two ladies sitting at the bench and he lets out a begrudging sigh.
"Okay fine...
Just stop being so pushy. Jeez!"

"That's the spirit!
Who knows? Maybe you'll stop being a grouch and have a nice time with your old man for a change.
Come on, I wanna know if you have a crush on anyone yet!"

"Don't push your luck."

After laughing at him you give him a gentle pat on the shoulder and lead him to the others.
Upon your arrival Rike looks at Takeshi and speaks up.
"I hope you didn't give your father a hard time young man."

"N-no mom..."

You grin at that.
"Don't worry Rike.
I've handled worse.
So... are you enjoying yourselves?"

Rike nods.
"Sofia was listing all the books she read already.
Got to say... you don't really allow her to be a kid do you?"

"Hey don't look at me.
We tried raising her normally but her preferences made that impossible."

"I don't like unnecessary things."
Sofia speaks up.
Then the little girl does something odd and retrieves a book from her knapsack and hands it to Rike.
"This is what I'm reading now. Can you read from it to me?
Usually it's father that reads for me but it can get boring if I listen to only him."

"M-Moby Dick?"
Rike looks at the book in shock and then at Takeshi.

At this the boy begins sweating profusely and swallows hard.
He reaches into his shihakusho and pulls out a book from it.
Though the title is in Japanese the cover is unmistakable. The titular white whale of the book Moby Dick.

Seeing this Sofias eyes begin to glow with excitement.
"Oh?! You also have it?
We must compare notes!"

"Erm... fine I guess.
Do you... want to go somewhere else?"

Sofia nods and jumps up from the bench and extends both arms towards her new brother.
She begins jumping in place with her arms still extended.
Takeshi looks at you in confusion.

"W-What does she want?"

"Obviously she wants you to carry her on your shoulders."

After a few moments of consideration the boy gives in and picks up Sofia.
The little girl brimming with excitement begins pointing forward.
"That way!"
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>>1630859
Agh, Takeshi has no idea how good he has it.
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Seeing the two kids go off as Takeshi tries to retain his balance while Sofia is squirming around brings Rike to the verge of tears from laughing.
"Those two sure are having fun."

"Heh... looks like it.
Say, did you lodge that pole up your sons ass or was it the shinigami bootcamp?"

Rike punches you on the shoulder for saying that.
"Oh you dick!
I've been trying to get him to relax...
But no! It's always work this, duty that.
I swear he inherited both the German and the Japanese work morals at the same time..."

"Well... maybe having a little sister will shake him up a bit.
I hear those have somewhat of a cult following around these parts."

*sigh*
"Methinks he needs a nice gal with some guts to grab him by the dick and whip him into shape..."

"Erm... hate to break it to you but women are rarely like you Rike."

"Are you asking for another punch Mister?"
>Meanwhile somewhere else:

"Huh?!
...
Oh...
It's the lizard again.
Who does it think it is, waltzing in and out of Soul Society like that.
Ugh... Osho is going to have a field day with this one.
And then he'll be after my hide as well...
Reioh damn it! Things couldn't get any fucking worse than this!"

Then as if awaiting that exact sentence several sensors in the observation room lit up like a christmas tree.
As the sirens go off Kirinjis eyes open up in utter shock.

"Oh no..."
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And that's where I'll be ending the thread.
You know the rest.

Next session will hopefull be held next Saturday.

But until then I'm accepting any Omake requests and I'll add a little bonus for you goys.

Call it laziness or writers block (both are accurate) but I couldn't come up with a good power for Takeshi.
So here's the deal:
>You get to pick Takeshis shikai! Name, power and everything

the only rule is that you must scale it down to a shikai level and please do try to be tame
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>>1630945
>Spoiler
Oh yay, time to deal with these guys way easier than anyone has any right to...

>>1630962
>But until then I'm accepting any Omake requests and I'll add a little bonus for you goys.
L00ds.
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>>1630968
Well it would be fitting since they got taken out way easier than anyone could imagine in the mango
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>>1630980
The curse of powerlevel wank

They basically got Worf'd
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>>1630962
Also, make it a zweihander. I mean c'mon.
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>>1630999
Gotta make it Japs...Naaah. make it Gutt's blade

>>1630962
mmmm Omake...

How's our fave bird and lioness?
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>>1631010
Giant sword and his Bankai summons a Panzer with full armaments
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>>1631049
King Tiger
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>>1630962
Something that sticks to the skin of an opponent and if it isnt cut off it results in a massive explosion. For the Shikai it takes several seconds to half a minute to to get full power and explode.
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>>1630962
His shikai hardens his sword considerably to make it much more difficult to break, and allows him to 'root' it into place as a nigh-immovable object until he wishes to move it. Requires very good timing and extensive training to use it properly mid-combat. Representative of his stubbornness.
Possibly released with "Dig in, [sword name]!"

Bankai could probably make it so that things it hits get rooted into place too.
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>>1631164
Are you going with 'Immovable object vs unstoppable object' thing?
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>>1631172
You know it
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>>1631070
No the shikai is a sword in the shape of a shower head. The Bankai is... well....a lot like the research captains... with the whole poison gas thing. Release command Shower! Zyklonia!
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So, i have to know.

What happened with Mr. Wiggles and the ryoka?
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>>1631972
Ichigo had to run home while crying like a bitch so his mom could put a bandaid on his finger.

Orihime and Chad were smart enough to leg it.

...

Well Chad was and he dragged Inoue away
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>>1632318
>tfw you realize Chad is the smartest out of the entire group of misfits

Oreo is really oblivious, let's face it. And Tatsuki only understands things when it comes to fisting.
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>>1632381
...See, I know you MEANT that one way, but i read it an ENTIRELY different way
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>>1632381
Hot
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>>1632381
What...Are those couples going savage sexuals?

Imagine dante and tats being vanilla. Took them 30 min to make a move
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So as I see it I have 2 omake ideas.

One is for Yata the other.... Well let's just keep that a surprise.
But it has been requested many times before.

I may have time for a third one but I don't have a good topic... we'll see

I don't know when I'll do them. Probably tomorrow and then one every day.
...

Unless I pull summer time Nel.
Then I'll do all of them right now.
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Okay! Change of plans!

Now it's 100% that I'll do 3 omakes!
Apparently taking a shit is what gets your creative juices flowing the most.

2 of these will be canon. The odd one, which I'll do first, will be non-canon
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(This following program is not canon)

Omake 1: An untimely end

"God damn it..."

Asher Bergson cursed at his most recent mess.
Normally his slightly dim witted apprentice would have barged in by now after hearing the reverend cursing with Gods name but alas he can't hear his superior right now.

After scratching the back of his neck for a while Asher finally comes to terms with his most recent fuck-up that left quite a mess.
Old age has hit him really hard recently so it's not surprised that something like this happened.
Still... nothing he has done before is of such magnitude.
Sighing to himself he reaches into his pocket and takes out a cigar.

"They are gonna kill me for this...
WHO EVEN DIES BECAUSE OF CEREAL?!"
He screams to himself as he stares at his own lifeless corpse.

As he lights his smoke to relieve some stress he starts thinking back on things.
Maybe if his student was around he could have helped him not choke on his breakfast.
Maybe if he was more careful. Maybe...
But maybes aren't good enough right now.

Frustrated the reverend looks at the crime scene and mutters to himself.
"Wait... if I have this cigar on me...
Does that mean it also died? Did my clothes die?!
WERE MY CLOTHES ALIVE?!"

So many questions, so few answers.
Thinking about such mundane questions is just about the only thing he can do in order to pass the time.
Aside from dreading the years of mockery that he's about to receive from his family.
But even with this anxiousness he can't wait for what's about to come.
At long last he'll be reunited with his family. Forever.
It's the sole reason for why his soul lingers in the living world. It desires to remain so he can join his loved ones.

But it was at this moment that his young student barged into the room, asking about the priests whereabouts.
"Father Bergson it's time to OH JESUS!"
He rushes to Ashers corpse and begins shaking it violently.
"FATHER! FATHER!
SOMEBODY CALL A DOCTOR!!"

Blowing out a puff of smoke Asher speaks up.
"He's dead Jim. Let it go...
Bloody hell I forgot you can't see me.
This is more awkward than I thought!"

Asher was left pondering things as young Jimmy desperately shook his lifeless corpse in a vain attempt to wake him up.
As the now deceased reverend inhaled the burning smoke once more he immersed himself in his thoughts once more.

"If God intended us to die with dignity, he wouldn't have made us soil ourselves upon death.
Telling that to you over and over again is what I'll miss most Jimmy."
He blew out a cloud of smoke right at Jims face and the boy almost even reacted to it.
"And while on the topic of God...
If the Devils greatest trick was convincing us he doesn't exist then Gods was convincing us that he does...
Don't know why I'm telling this to you now. Maybe I just don't want to cross over without completing your training.
Sorry about that Jim. Take care...
And for fucks sake, don't go to Soul Society.
I can't buy you a beer there..."
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So Asher waited. Waited and watched.
He watched as the ambulance came and the doctors told his apprentice the bad news.
Watched as his body was taken away. Watched as those working at the church and those from the town that liked him came to say a few prayers.

But as he watched he noticed something.
Nobody has come for him yet.
"Shit!
I just realized...
I have no way of contacting the gang... FUCK!"

As time went on and more people came to pretend they cared for him he even noticed his brother paying a visit.
Old and decrepit, just like himself, but in a far worse condition than Asher ever was in.
"Damn that old sonova gun... He actually showed up.
You haven't shown your face around me for years you senile ass!
Get out of my church!"
As he finished shouting he smothered a single tear in his eye.
"Fuck... I didn't get to say goodbye to you.
Well... Goodbye brother.
I hope realizing your religion is a lie won't break you too hard."

But as the touching scene fades Asher is left alone in the dark, bound eternally to the church.
Help could be days or weeks away.
Or so he thought.

In a quite dramatic entrance the doors of the church burst open as young Jimmy, now the resident priest, hurries to close them.
He believes the cause of this to be the wind. But Asher knows better.
Giving a grim look at the one entering he doesn't bother greeting him.

"Hello!
Is anyone home?
Hello?"

"I'm here you fool...
You sensed me from a mile away...
That's probably why you stopped halfway here."

"W-Wha? How did y-
I MEAN!
Ahem...
I'm Zennosuke! Zennosuke Kurumadani!
And I... AM THE GRIM REAPER! FEAR ME!"

Asher gives the shinigami with the afro a mocking look.
"Yes... That much is obvious.
Alongside the fact that you are probably an unseated one.
Meaning you pose less of a threat to me than climate change...
What do you want?"

Zennosuke grumbles to himself.
"Fucking gaijin... taking away my only fun in this backwards hellhole of a post...
Okay then!"
He spoke louder this time.
"Since you are aware of the shinigami... Somehow!
I'll skip the boring bits and get to the point.
It's time for you to cross over old man. Come here so I can get it over with."

Asher pauses for a moment and sighs.
"I refuse."

"Excuse me?"

"I said I refuse.
I have no desire nor any intention of going to Soul Society."

"Erm...
Pal. Buddy. Old pal. My friend."

"I'm not your friend..."

"You do realize what you are saying, right?
Did dying give you some sort of trauma?
Because I can understand that... but what you're saying is suicide!
If you stay here you'll just wind up becoming a hollow! Whether by being eaten by one or simply by time doesn't matter!
It's inevitable!"

"Yes. I'm aware.
And that's the plan."

"Ooooookay....
You are clearly off your rockers so... change of plans.
I'm not asking Old Man!
This is my job and I'll do it whether you like it or not!
I'm not gonna get yelled at because some rickety old plus refused to comply!"
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Asher smiles at the shinigamis threat.
"Then try me."

"Heh. With pleasure!"

Following that Zennosuke walked forward confidently.
After stopping before Asher he drew his sword and raised the hilt before Ashers forehead.
But just as he tried to hit him on the head with it he found Asher quickly reaching forward and gripping Zennosukes hand tightly.

Smiling under his moustache Asher began taunting the shinigami.
"What's wrong you whippersnapper?
Can't armwrestle an old man like myself?"

"W-What's with that power?!
Where did it come from?"
Zennosuke spoke in fear. Almost immediately images of the head captain flashed in his mind as he was reminded of him by Asher.

"Let me tell you something. Grim Reaper...
My power comes from a place you can't even comprehend...
Someone like you can not compare to me..."

"D-Do you realize what you are doing?!
You are GIVING UP your one way ticket to the afterlife!
ALL humans go to either Soul Society or Hell! No exceptions!"

Asher pauses for a moment and smiles.
"Well then. I'll educate you for a bit my son...
Humans... are flawed creatures.
There is a limit to what humans can do.
So for those that want to do great things they need to go beyond the threshold of human capability."

"W-Where are you going with this?!"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htDB8SuLrng

Then with his free hand Asher reaches for his own Chain of Fate and digs his fingers into his own flesh and under his chain.
"I REJECT MY HUMANITY!"

As soon as the "plug" that is his chain begins popping free of its socket Ashers reiatsu begins to skyrocket.
Familiar black and green reiryoku begins practically oozing from every orifice of his body.
His presence grows until it's enough to submerge the entire church in it. Except Zennosuke who is purposefully left alone.
The shinigami screams in fear as Ashers heart begins escaping from his chest and his body begins to physically change as a result of it enveloping him.

"Heh... Hah!
HAHAHHAHA!
Roar my soul!
Roar and Rejoice!
I have fulfilled your desire! Now bow! OBEY MY COMMAND!"

With but a flex of his muscles the thick ocean of reishi disperses, revealing his new form.
"What strength... What freedom...
Ah! The feeling of being young again!
How I longed for this!
Hmmmm....
So this is that Hunger you spoke of... Father.
But this is good. It shall help me focus.
I feel like every fiber of my body obeys my command... How grand!"

At this Zennosuke practically soils himself.
"W-W-W-What are you?!"

"Hmmm?
Oh... you are still here little fly.
Before you recklessly attack me or run away... I shall tell you."
Asher clenches his fists and focuses his newfound power.
"I AM POWER! I AM STRENGTH! I AM ALL!
MY VERY BEING IS THE SWORD OF THE DEVIL WHICH GUARDS THE GATES OF HELL!
I AM CERBERUS! THE END HAS COME!"

Then as Asher predicted the shinigami ran away screaming like a child and crying twice as much.
Happily Asher sits back at the pews, waiting for his family.
"I'm coming home..."

Omake #1: The End
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>>1640857
Power mad much?
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>>1641006
Dude can finally let loose and actually go all out without his body giving up on him for the first time in like 30 years of course he's going to go a little nuts.
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>>1641006
More like a trip than actual madness.
The result of going from 0 to 100 real quick
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>>1640857
God damn this is great. Can we just make this Cannon and just continue this with him surprising his family and a small omake of the frightened shinigami running back to ss telling a captain infront of fear eater as he is about to depart about how a crazy priest guy in Europe just fully hollowed out in front of him.
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>>1641713
this
The result was so badass that I want it to absolutely be canon
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>>1641917
>>1641713
Okay, but only if there is a large support for it.

Let's say.... about five or six people express their desire for this to be canon
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>>1642770
I'm fine with it.
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>>1642770
I'd like it to happen 100%
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>>1642770
Same as the anons above me.
Unless your planned version of Asher's death is sufficiently more badass to make up for the lost teasing potential.
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>>1642770
If you have a better ending, ill vote yours

scratch that, if it have emotional death...ill vote yours
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>>1642770
How long will the option to make this Cannon remain?
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>>1643178
Until next thread.
If sufficient votes come I'll do it.

>>1643051
>>1642962
I... have an interesting scenario planned out for it.
It's less... emotional and more badass.
I can't tell you more because that'd spoil it obviously.

I'll be upfront here:
1) I don't care which one you choose. I'll do whichever you pick.

2) It's a risk.
You don't know what I have planned so you may not like it.
You can pick the one that's certain or go all or nothing and bet on what I have in store
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>>1643339
I'll support your original idea just because it'd be a waste to throw out the thing you already had planned.
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>>1643339
I'm >>1642962 and posting from home now.

I'll support your planned scenario, then.
And with all the non-mention until now I thought Asher's brother would kick the bucket bbefore him. What with being only a regular dude.
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Omake #2: Awaken the slumbering dragon

11th Division training grounds.
Practice time.

It's like the second coming of Christ for members of the Zaraki Division.
Every week, on one day the Captain shows up to "train" his troops.
In reality all that happens is that Kenpachi relieves his itch for combat by beating his subordinates senseless.
And they love every moment of it.

It's small things like this that make members of this division happy.
And in fact, many of their peers shun them for such behavior.
But that never bothered Ikkaku in the slightest.
To him and many of his fellows this is the perfect place to be.
A place where they belong.
What others call simple, brutish, ugly or unsightly Zarakis boys call a fuckload of fun.

There is a profound beauty in such simplicity.

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

Those that live together, share what they have and fight side by side eventually develop the strongest sense of camaraderie.
And even though they usually beat each other senseless, it's all in good fun.
Nobody gets hurt too badly and should any accidents happen it's the person that beat you up that hurries to your aid first.


But it's the freedom that makes most people either love or hate the Zaraki division.
There are no petty politics, no nepotism and no corruption.
Everyone who has a rank... they earned it. With sweat and blood.
Be it man or a woman, young or old. If they can carry their weight, they can stay and do as they please.
Where other divisions have seated officers who were given their position, everyone earned it here.
And even if you get an order you don't like you are free to disobey it... If you can beat the one that gave it to you that is.

Even though unknowingly, Captain Zaraki Kenpachi managed to forge a powerful and functioning division.
The very example of a meritocracy.
And that's why Ikkaku loves it here. It's where he belongs.
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"HEY! IKKAKU!
GET YOUR LAZY ASS HERE!"
Zaraki roared after downing another set of opponents.

Laying on his back atop the stone fence Ikkaku slowly rose up.
Still groggy after his little nap he yawned as he approached Kenpachi.
"What's the problem Captain?"

"Eh?
What's the problem?
Your attitude is the problem!
You've been slacking off a lot nowadays!
It's about god damn time you worked!"

And by that the captain obviously meant "entertain me".
Strange, Ikkaku thought to himself.
It has been so many years since the day he met the Captain and almost died to him.
Since then he had become his loyal subordinate and fought alongside him countless times.
But even with that he still wanted a rematch. A rematch just to see how far he has gone.

But for a while now... he felt nothing.
No drive, no desire to fight Zaraki Kenpachi once more.
Maybe the concept lost its charm after a while or he simply lost interest. He didn't know which was true. Or which was more depressing.

"Sure... I guess."
Ikkaku cracked his neck after replying.
As he did so he looked at his fellows and realized something. The reason why he no longer covets a fight with Captain Zaraki.
Not only because he is more happy fighting alongside rather than against him... No.
The reason is that no matter what happens he can't go all out against him.

Back in the day when he first unlocked Bankai he wished to keep it secret.
It's better that nobody realizes his power, least they force him out of the Zaraki Division.
But now... now he simply must not reveal it.

It's not often that he has such a strike of genius but it happens sometimes.
And when it does it usually means bad news for Ikkaku.
With a heavy heart he raises his broken weapon at his Captain.

"Okay... Let's do this."

He makes the first move and charges the captain with machete in one hand and his nunchaku in the other.
There is no drive in his eyes, no fire, no desire, no excitement.
His blade connects with the captains but it's not nearly as impressive as anyone thought it would be.

"Huh?"
Kenpachi looks at Ikkakus attack and scoffs at him.
"The fuck is this shit?"
He effortlessly knocks his third seat away with but a simple swing.
"You want to fight me like THAT?!
COME AT ME LIKE YOU MEAN IT MADARAME!
I DON'T REMEMBER HAVING A WEAKLING LIKE YOU IN MY DIVISION!"

*sigh*
"Sorry Captain.
I'm just not in the mood today."

Zaraki just pauses at this.
"Die..."
Kenpachi swings at Ikkaku without any mercy.

The entire division is shocked by the captains action even if it was predictable.
Various cries like "Don't do it Captain!" can be heard from the crowd.
But all noise is silenced once Ikkaku raises his sword and actually blocks the serrated blade.
A wave of force begins to expand outwards and it washes over everyone.

For a moment there Kenpachi didn't know what to think.
But as he stared into Ikkakus eyes he saw something...
"Hey... hey, hey, hey...
What are you hiding there Ikkaku?"
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Careless.
That is the one thing Ikkaku could think about.
In his attempt at preserving his own life he accidentally gave into his instincts and showed a glimpse of them to the captain.
Even if for a split second, Zaraki could sense the danger in Ikkakus eyes, the eyes of someone ready to kill.

"I told you I'm not in the mood Captain... Now look at what you've done..."
Ikkaku pulls back his blade after disengaging with Zaraki and lowers his guard.
"Fine... I guess now you won't shut up about doing this.
...
But I have one condition."

"What is it?"

"We do it elsewhere.
Away from prying eyes."

"...
Fine. I don't give a shit about others as long as I get to fight you."

At this roars of rage could be heard from the crowd.
"NO FAIR IKKAKU!"

"YOU ASSHOLE"

And other such things.

But Ikkaku paid no attention to them.
The captain wanted to do his own thing and that meant screwing all the rules.
They left the Seireitei first, then the Rukongai, then the wilderness surrounding it...
Only two people were permitted to follow them, Yumichika and Yachiru.
Now the two beasts faced each other in an open field. Away from all potential life.
And casualties.

"Are we gonna do this or what?
We've been running for hours now..."

Ikkaku looks around and sees nothing but desolate mountains.
"...
Yeah. This should do...
But fair warning Captain.
Once I start I won't be able to stop."

"Tch.
I don't give a shit!
Just come at me already!"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEcGxoD83zY

Ikkaku looks at his broken weapon and then glares at Kenpachi.
"Here I come..."
His eyes light up with ferocity as he begins twirling his weapons around.
"BAN-KAI! RYUHANKON HOZUKIMARU!"

After calling out the name of his bankai Ikkaku begins leaking frankly absurd amounts of crimson reiatsu.
Kenpachi stares at this in disbelief and begins laughing his ass off.
"AHAHAHAHAHHA!
THAT'S IT IKKAKU!
I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW YOU HAD IT IN YOU!
NOW! COME AND Ent-"
But he freezes.
"The... fuck?"

Once the smoke clears and Kenny witnesses what emerges he's left speechless... for a moment.

"AHAHAHAHAHAHA!
THAT'S IT!
GOOD!
I HAVE NO IDEA THE FUCK YOU JUST DID BUT THIS IS AWESOME!
COME ON IKKAKU! DON'T LEAVE ME AT HALF MAST NOW!
COME! I'M READY! MAKE ME BLEED GOOD!"

But all that comes from the beast before him is a deep growling voice saying.
"Here I come..."

With stunning speed the hollowfied Ikkaku disappears and reappears with his weapon raised and aimed at Kenpachi.
As he swings down the Captain does something he'd never do intentionally and blocks.
He's then ragdolled and sent flying into a nearby boulder, destroying it in the process.

Standing up and feeling a sharp pain in his chest Kenpachi can't help but smile.
"That's a rib...
Ohohohoooooo YES!"
With that he removes his eyepatch immediately.
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>>1643402
>Alert: Murderection in process
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"Hehehehe!"
The childish laughter of the 11th divisions lieutenant could be heard.
"Baldy is not so bold anymore!
And he's strong!
Kenny is going to have a lot of fun!"

Yumichika however doesn't speak to her.
He's too busy observing the fight.
Deep down he feels worried. One of them is going to get seriously injured here.

Laughing like a maniac and acting as if he's not even injured Kenpachi charges the hollow before him.
With all of his might he swings and Ikkaku blocks it with one of his blades.
Even Kenpachi with his limited mental capacity realizes his mistake.
With but one arm Ikkaku was capable of stopping him... and he has one more with two weapons to swing around.

Using his impressive strength Ikkaku shoves his spade into Kenpachis stomach, cutting it deeply and knocking him away.
Now bleeding profusely Kenny coughs up some blood.
He's in a lot of pain and the smell of blood intoxicates him.

Zaraki always had two strengths.
His ridiculous tenacity and the ability to somehow grow more ferocious as he gets damaged, like a boar.
And by the looks of it he's going to need both of them.

Going on the offensive as he usually does Kenny changes his approach and rather than beating Ikkaku with just brute force he begins hammering him with a series of rapid slashes in an attempt to keep the crazed beast from counter attacking.
But as he goes on and on Zaraki realizes the fault in his plan.
Ikkaku still has two weapons, meaning he has a lot more power to work with.

Sparks fly all over the place as Kenpachis serrated blade grinds against Ikkakus weapons.
However the captain finally manages to breaker through as one of the third seats arms fail him.
He delivers a quick slash at Ikkakus shoulder and he smiles.
But before he could celebrate Madarame attacks him in return, cutting him up even more.

As they break apart Kenny looks at Ikkaku with the biggest smile on his face that he can produce.
"Excellent! Now it's going to start getting interesting!"

However the hollow doesn't seem to be that excited.
"Afraid not, Captain."
And just like that the wound he just received begins to sizzle and disappear.

Kennys smile slowly fades.
"Oh.... I forgot about that...
Usually when I cut hollows... they die."

"I know."

Zaraki then looks at the still bright but fading dragon crest on Ikkakus blade.
"But I see you don't have that much time left in that state..."

"Actually..."
Then Ikkaku lets out as loud of a roar as he can.
The scar on his bankai begins to glow crimson red like blood and the dragon mark begins filling up once more.
"I can keep this up for a while.
Turning it off is the problem..."

"Heh... doesn't matter to me!"
Zaraki gives Ikkaku a serious look.
"I guess... I'm in a tough spot aren't I?
Oh well... I'm still not about to lose to you Ikkaku..."

Then with the same grim expression Kenpachi centers his sword... and grabs hold of it with both hands.
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Ikkakus expression also grows darker while confined within a hollow husk.
He has never seen the captain wielding his sword with two hands.
Sighing at his misfortune he also begins the preparations for his next and likely final attack.

Grabbing the central weapon Ikkaku removes the bankai from his back.
Holding it with both hands he raises the centerpiece high into the air and begins swinging it in a circular motion.
His weapon, much like the captains, is entirely physical.
It has no fancy techniques nor abilities to boast with. It's just a VERY large stick to beat people to death with.
By all means his bankai is entirely dependent on Ikkakus strength and skill as such it HAS no names for its techniques.
Ikkaku can kill people just fine without them.
Now with a tornado forming above him Ikkaku is ready.

While this apocalyptic event is going on Yachiru is giggling almost madly to herself.
At the same time Yumichika is desperately trying to grab hold of her so the two of them can run away before everything is destroyed.

Not saying a word to each other Ikkaku and Kenpachi unleash their attacks.
The moment the two blades make contact everything in a several mile radius gets leveled.
Once the smoke clears the victor is obvious.

Ikkaku is the one that remains standing, the dragon crest on his weapon entirely depleted and his hollow form crumbling away.
But still standing.

All the while Zaraki lays on the ground with a huge gash across his chest.
He raises the hilt of his blade and sees that it has been ripped apart in the clash.
On the verge of tears he raises it to his forehead.
"Damn it!
Why?
Why do I keep losing?
Am I not strong enough?!"

He hears a faint voice calling to him.
"That's not true!
You ARE strong.
You've just forgotten it.
But don't worry. For through repeated defeat you've finally opened yourself to me once more.
I am you. You are me.
If you want to reclaim that which is yours then say my name! And let's have some more fun!"

Kenny smiles with glee.
"Yeah... I'd like that. I DID have fun...
...
Drink..."

Omake #2: The End
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>>1643555
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA well then. RIP, literally anything that fights him from now on save 4000% bullshit characters
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>>1643555
WHAT THE FUCK IS THATTTTTTTTT
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>>1643628
BULLSHIT ME LAD.
GLORIOUS, GLORIOUS BULLSHIT.
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>>1643628
That I believe is a universal middle finger
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>>1643339
I for one vote for the mystery box.
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>>1643567
"Anything I cut gets fucking cut, literally, yes even the vacuum of space. How does it work? Fuck you that's how." is a pretty damn strong power for a sword, yeah.
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Omake #3: The crowsnest

A few days ago:

A light shines in a sealed room.
The sound of buttons being pushed and random mutterings fill the emptiness.

"Change sequence 3...
No. That results in an autoimmune response.
...
Switching back to the old one. Changing sequence 4...
There. Treatment plus extensive therapy should do...
No more brittle bones..."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-Hi-YQ2tOE

There is another person in this room, observing in complete silence and one sitting beside him on a rolling chair of her own.
Enthralled by the display the figure lays on his stomach and watches the maestro compose another masterpiece.
With his elbows on the ground he supports his head with his hands as he watches eagerly, like a small boy when his father reads him a bedtime story.

"Synthesizing... a couple hours huh?"
He rolls around on his chair and looks at another monitor.
"Cattle steadily increasing... influx of meat and skin.
Crop growth steady and optimal...
Hmmm... Demand for construction materials increasing...
Need to send requisition to productions..."

Tirelessly he works, switching from one screen to the next.
In his mind neurons fire off like fireworks on the night sky, creating the most stunning of images.
Hao keeps up his silent vigil and with starry eyes watches the tale unfold.

Yata turns to his side and looks at the little girl beside him.
"How is it?"

"Almost done."
She finishes up the last of her scribbles.
A complete sheet of mathematics, her test for today.

Sofia silently hands over the result of her studies to Yata so he can correct it.
The equations were simple for the most part.
89 percent.

Yata looks at the paper, then back at the little girl beside him, then back at the paper.
He clicks and turns on his ballpoint pen.
With but one stroke he puts down the grade.
AA.

He hands it back to the girl.
"Keep up the good work."

" Thank you teacher!"
While the girls reactions aren't what can be expected from a young girl of her age her modesty still has its own charm.

Not bothering to look at her he begins rummaging around his old pile of books.
After a brief search he takes out one that he finished a long time ago.
"A promise is a promise.
Here."

On the cover of the large book a white whale can be seen.
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The little girl looks at the book and slowly gasps.
"Whoa."

"Now... hurry back home okay?
Wouldn't want you to miss bedtime because of me..."

"Thank you sensei!"
And with that the little girl runs out while still clutching her new book.

After watching the little girls departure from the corner of his eye he returns to his work.
The muttering continues as the night slowly begins to drift away around him.

Eventually the large entrance to his personal lab can be heard opening and he grumbles loudly.
"I told you to not disturb me...
Leave or-"

But rather than hearing an apology and the immediate closing of the door he heard quick footsteps rushing up to him.
With a loud bang his world went dark and he lost consciousness.
It took him a while but eventually he regained his senses.

Still groggy from being hit over the head really hard he looks around in confusion.
"W-where am I?"

"Where do you think you are?"
A very angry Mila Rose looks down at him.

"Oh...
Well could you let me go?
I still have a lot to do..."

"Sure. Go ahead.
Leave."

But try as he might he is unable to leave the chair.
That's when he notices the ropes around himself.
"Oh..."

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

"You're not leaving.
It's way past midnight!
All day you stay in that damned place!
It's not good for you! So I took matters to my own hand."

"And... kidnapped me?"

"Yes. For your own good.
You need rest... just like everyone else."

*sigh*
"Fine... I guess.
Just untie me so I can get to it."

But rather than complying or responding Rose walks behind him and grabs something.
With a barely audible thud she places a tray full of food before Yata.
"Not before you eat you don't."

Yata just stares at this.
"You do realize that I'm tied down. Right?"
Again, not responding she begins cutting up the piece of meat on the plate and after impaling it on a fork she raises it to Yata.
"...
Seriously?"

"No complaining!"

"... Fine.
This is so humiliating."
He mumbles to himself.

After being fed and finally untied Yata began feeling the combination of exhaustion and food coma setting in and before he could even get up from the chair he fell asleep while sitting upright.
Sighing at this Rose picked him up and began carrying him to bed.

"Heh... Knew it."
After leaning in and giving a small kiss to his forehead Rose started walking.
"Sleep tight my little bird."

Omake #3: The End
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>>1646579
>Sophia getting excited about the whales and math

Nigguh, that's seriously Cute
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Okay, I might be retarded here (if so correct me by all means) but I count that you guys voted on my original idea more than the omake.

Then if nobody objects the omake remains non-canon
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>>1653849
The omeka is noncannon
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>>1653849
Non canon
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>>1653893
>>1654512
Okay then, thanks for clarifying.




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