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The year is 2000, otherwise abbreviated as the Y2K. On this day, January 1st marks the first day of the new millennium. The 21st century. Taking place within this time period, in Karakura Town, located in Western Tokyo. An average small city comprised of at least one hundred thousand citizens that take residence. A rather quaint place that saw mass development since the Taisho period. This city seems perfectly ordinary as any other city, but it has one unusual statistics. Lied with these grounds is a Jūreichi, a unique phenomenon in the Material World. In simple terms its a spiritually charged area to which Souls find themselves drawn to.

The locations of the Jūreichi come and go much like the changing of the eras. In spite of these alternations, one thing remains consistent even now. Those that are enriched with the spiritual forces serve as a lightning rod for calamity. In order to protect these spiritual enriched lands, a task force residing in another world has taken jurisdiction in the dealings of such matters. Oblivious to the common men, this military organization does battle with the countless forces that threaten the balance of not just one city, but the entire realms themselves. We call these diligent protectors, the shinigami.

But that’s not where your story lies….


>Welcome to my Bleach Quest
>You’ll be playing as a “human” just months before the start of Bleach, and the quest will follow your adventures up through the very end of the series and maybe the novels
>The beginning of the quest will be fairly similar to early Bleach, but further down the line, the changes in canon will become more apparent. Although I have changed a few things regarding canon, most of those won’t become apparent or relevant for a long while.
>I will also be adding elements from other sources such as the novels, movies, and any other form of media that don’t drastically damage or disrupt the core of the story
>We’ll be using the D100 mechanic and the System in the sheet here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xg2kKAqR8zo5cBtSdmlje8b7lbCkW5dQw-xF4stkLt4/edit?usp=sharing
>Have fun and try to be mindful of your respective players. We’re all the same in the end.

Archives: N/A
Future Updates & Shitposts: https://discord.gg/6Z4bzmt
Character Sheet (Updates as the story progresses): N/A atm
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>>4328840


>What sets you apart from other humans?

>The Path of the Dragon (Hollow Influenced)
>The Path of the Devil (Hell Influenced)
>The Path of the Destroyer (Quincy Influenced)
>The Path of Divine (Soul King Influenced)
>The Path of the Divider (Hybrid/Write-in)
>????

> Also, what’s your name?

>Haruto (Male)
>Haruna (Female)
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>>4328851
>????
Hit me up with that mystery box boss
>Haruta
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>>4328851
>The Path of the Destroyer (Quincy Influenced)

I like the idea of playing a Quincy character.
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>>4328851
>????
>Haruto

Roll the bones, nerds
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>Haruto (Male)

forgot to include this
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>>4328851
>The Path of the Devil (Hell Influenced)
>Haruto (Male)
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>Haruta
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>>4328851
>????
Mystery box is you can, this is a rule of quests none should ignore.
>Haruna
Dunno why, but this time around a Bleach quest being a badass dame speaks to me.
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>>4328851
>The Path of the Dragon
Because dragons are the most awesome.

Though other than knowing Quincy influence means we'd be a quincy, and suspecting soul king means shinigami, I don't know what the others would be.

Also:
>Haruto
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I've always thought the artificial soul thing was incredibly interesting and wished more had been done with that or I could see a quest where we played as one that didn't spend all its time stuffed into a doll, but alas, they don't really have any powers and probably wouldn't be that fun to play.
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>>4328886

+1
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>>4328852
>Haruta
Haruto
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>>4328896

I mean we could be a regai but they're basically shinigami of a different name since they can have a zanpakuto though theoretically they could be remodeled to have any race's characteristics and powers
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>>4328886
1+
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>>4328886
+ 1
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>>4328851
>>????
>>Haruto (Male)
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>>4328886
+1
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>The Path of the Destroyer (Quincy Influenced)
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>>4328851
>????
>Haruto (Male)
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>>4328851
>>The Path of the Destroyer (Quincy Influenced)
>>Haruto (Male)
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>>4328851
>The Path of the Dragon (Hollow Influenced)
>Haruna (Female)
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Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>4328851
>????
gender
1=male
2=female
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>>4328851
>>The Path of the Destroyer (Quincy Influenced)
>Haruna (Female)
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>>4328851
>>????
>Haruna (Female)
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>>4328851
>????
>>Haruto (Male)
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>>4328851
>????
>Haruna (Female)
Basically >>4328886 but actually making my vote easily readable unlike >>4328897 >>4328900 >>4328902 >>4328956
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>>4328886
Support
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>>4328851
>????
>Haruto (Male)
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>>4328851
>>The Path of Divine (Soul King Influenced)
>>Haruto (Male)
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>>4328851

>????
>Haruna
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its been 8 hours, this is one of those instances where QM abandons quest post 1 or they only post once per day
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>>4328852
>>4328855
>>4328856
>>4328857
>>4328867
>>4328886
>>4328887
>>4328897
>>4328898
>>4328900
>>4328902
>>4328925
>>4328956
>>4328962
>>4328990
>>4329008
>>4329029
>>4329036
>>4329040
>>4329085
>>4329108
>>4329183
>>4329207
>>4329244
>>4329319
>>4329339

>????
>Haruto

It looks like we're going with this combo. But I will keep in mind the Haruna choices since it did tie with Haruto. Anyway

>> Transmigration of the first menos grande we're going with a retooling of the Bount based on the Hollow and Quincy influenced. That or a "White" scenario for purist.

>>4328896

Well if it makes you feel better, I do have plans for that.
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>>4329396
>Haruto
That's my tie breaker
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>>4329396
Haruto
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>>4329396
Well since everyone is going with it
>Haruto
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>>4329473
it doesn't even matter my dude we were already getting Haruto the Qm was just going to keep in mind the haruna choices so your tiebreaker vote is pointless
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>>4329396

A white light. That was the last thing that you could recollect before everything fade away. Standing in front of the white light was a single man, clad in a divine golden aura, body white as the purest light, and a presence that transcended the boundary between man and spirit. A true divinity that power was immeasurable, a living abnormality born from the singular world itself. On the other side was a colossal being, made of pure black that extends into the very skies themselves. Donning an unusual faceless mask, this giant mass comprised of countless souls stood on the other end of the spectrum.

Two forces polar opposite between one another yet ironically coming from the same place. An unforeseen phenomenon that would ultimately decide the fate of the original world. With fate being the primary decider, it swayed over to the white humanoid. With a single swing, the blackened entity was bleached in its white light, symbolizing the end of its chaotic rampage. Prior to being vanquished, the seemingly mindless blacken creature strived to do anything it can to survive. It’s souls while under the embrace of tranquility comprised together in order to become a complete singularity.

Although its body has vaporized, the conscience that directly linked to its core being remained. Being comprised of so many souls, it couldn’t be completely destroyed. The abundance of reishi that comprised the creature threatens to cause a rift in the balance. A rift that was so strong that it caused an imbalance that threatens the whole of creation. Only through the efforts of five special people that the single world could be preserved and saved. Using the very power that caused the chain of events, these five individuals emerged victorious against the impending crisis. But in the cost of using that same power that nearly destroyed everything, to ensure this event would never happen again the worlds would be split into four dimensions.

One world for the living beings to reside in peace, one world to shepherd the souls either born into the world and those of the recently deceased, one world for the abnormality that threaten to devour everything using the remains of the first menos, and one world born to house and seal the pit of chaos that said to exist since the beginning of time. For extra protection, the passage to the fourth world was sealed within the world of the living to ensure nobody but a select few can enter. As a byproduct of their actions, the world established a cycle of life and death. A world of freedom and in a way, a world born out of fear.
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>>4329619

Existing within the boundaries between the three worlds, a singularity continues to linger in quiet solitude. Despite the separation of the three worlds, despite the relinquish of its physical form, despite everything it experienced, it still refuses to fade away. An immovable spirit that cannot be broken or move. That in itself was truly impressive. More so that it was able to retain its sentiency and wholeness despite being enveloped in darkness. Such unwavering resolve manages to catch the attention of a certain bearded man, shrouded in the darkness in order to step into this unforsaken boundary.

“Even after everything, your lingering will still refuse to dissipate. I’m most impressed.” The cloak man muses, stroking his beard as the only light that came from him was a pure white void in his eyes. “You truly earned my respect nameless one. For that, you should be rewarded with something special.”

“....”The silence was all that the strange man was given in response. Even now it continued to focus on a singular objection, survival. This simple-minded thought nearly caused the man to laugh. To think such a pure, simple entity was once the greatest threat in all of creation. Musing the thought over only ended up causing the man to crack a smile, having now understood precisely why the forces that being allowed this entity to remain.

“All things in this world have a name, a meaning etched onto them that signify their value, their worth, and their identity in the world. And you who were born from those very same forces that govern the singular world are no different. You just haven’t established one yet. “ The mysterious man explains, pulling out a simple tool from his back.

“Since you cannot be destroyed, it’s only fair that you should be given a chance at another life. To experience things that you didn’t get to taste during your first life. To be given free will in order to have the power to make the choices that many take for granted. And, the chance to decide what your role in this world should be. One as pure as heart as you can easily sway between good and evil, but that in itself is true balance, tranquility, and serenity. To think I’d see an enlightened spirit in a form like this.”

Slowly moving his hand over to the dark orb currently swirling in bright blackened flames, the bearded man gave a humble smile. “Thus, I will not reject your existence, the very same core being that even now you hold fiercely like the cosmic fire that burned during the world’s creation.” Upon making contact, the black orb starts to swirl, momentarily revealing the pure white state that it obtained during its bleaching.
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>>4329622

“Try to live a life without regrets. No matter how far you search, or how many times you must be reborn, the answer to your existence and its meaning is something only you can create. No matter how long it takes. Now go, you are not meant to spend eternity blocked off from reality.”

With a simple flick of the hand, the blackened spirit started to contort and twist itself. The bleached white manifests from within its blackened shroud, producing a sort of duality between the two colors. Swirling in contrast with one another yet remaining in perfect rhythm no matter how far or long the tempo went. The black and white orb soon ascends upwards into the light, disappearing without a trace. Leaving the shrouded bearded man to himself as he watches the orb undergo the cycle of life and death. Just as countless other souls, be them good or bad underwent the same experience.

“May you find peace in a new existence...Kaõha, the Dark One…
Acala



>What do you choose to establish for your life as Haruto Shirota

>Start at the very beginning (Early Childhood)
>Jump to the first manifestation of your powers (Preadolescence)
>Skip to your last moments in London (Early Teens)
>Transition into your first day back in Japan (Current Time)
>Write-in
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>>4329633
>Jump to the first manifestation of your powers (Preadolescence)
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>>4329633
>Start at the very beginning (Early Childhood)
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>>4329635
>Skip to your last moments in London (Early Teens)

I don't want this to be one of those quests where we're like 2 years old but are stronger than 95 percent of all the characters.
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>>4329635
>Start at the very beginning (Early Childhood)
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>>4329660
+1
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>>4329635
>>Start at the very beginning (Early Childhood)
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>>4329655

Don't worry, one of those things at least won't happen. You gotta work hard to get the gains.

>>4329641
>>4329660
>>4329668
>>4329688

Voting cease, we're going to establish your history from the very beginning.

This is optional but I was thinking you are half-European and half-Japanese, with the Europeana side coming from either the United Kingdom or Germany, but I am open to taking suggestions as I get ready to write.
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>>4329698
how about the european side coming from scandinavia
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>>4329698
>half-European and half-Japanese
I’m cool with that. Personally leaning towards half-german.
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>>4329698
I'm cool with being half-european.
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>>4329635
>Jump to the first manifestation of your powers (Preadolescence)
Super baby adventure time.
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>>4329698
>Half-English Half Japanese

Let's get that potential connection to West Branch!
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>>4329698

After that there was another bright flash, radiating with the illuminating beauty and intensity of the sun. A white sun to be precise. The lumination was far too bright for anyone to see as it overloads your senses. Causing you to nearly panic as the light envelopes you whole.
Fluttering your eyes to focus while simultaneously brushing out the sand in them, you find yourself currently lying on your blue bed. The alarm clock going off on a cool Monday morning in April. It was the start of the new school year.

For you, that means you were going to be starting your life as a third-grader. You weren’t particularly too thrilled about it since it was still school. If you had your way you would want an easy life lazing around listening to music on your cassette player. But life wasn’t ever that carefree and simple. Letting out a long yawn you pull yourself out of bed, ruffling your messy reddish hair. A trait of your European father Fredrik from Scandinavia, while your mother Reika resides from Okinawa with cool dark hair and blue eyes.

Had you taken your father naming scheme your name would’ve been Soel/Sol Axelsson instead of Haruto Shirota. But given your area of birth, it was decided that you would take a more Japanese orientated name to better fit in with others. Easier said than done with your reddish locks. The kids often call you tomato boy thanks to it and your round cheeks. That and the Onibi due to the paradox of your chill demeanor yet fiery appearance. To be honest you didn’t really care all that much.

After taking care of your morning duties and getting yourself ready you stepped out of the house. Still yawning rather loudly with a dull expression on your face. That strange dream you had kept disrupting your sleep schedule. For someone of your stature, it wasn’t exactly good for you to be sleeping in class. Speaking of classmates, you would see walking down the street was an orange-haired boy currently being chewed out by a familiar raven-haired girl. You knew the two as Ichigo Kurosaki and Tatsuki Arisawa.

>Surprise tackle hug them and proceed to celebrate being in the same class (Best Friends)
>Alert yourself to the gang while trying to calm Tatsuki down (Good Friends)
>Pay no attention to this and walk ahead to class (Aqantiance)
>Give the cold shoulder while reflecting on your past (Rivals)
>Write-In
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>>4330014

>What is your current set up

>Diligent worker who always put their all into everything they set their sights on
>Prodigy slacker who gives just the bare minimum to continue enjoying a simple life
>Everyday normal guy who is completely average but simultaneously balanced in everything
>Other [Write-in]
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>>4330014
>Alert yourself to the gang while trying to calm Tatsuki down (Good Friends)

>Other [Write-in]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gcfm1PGX_gg
Music boy. We got mad wicked skills with the ukulele, banjo, and most string instruments. Mild attempt at a school uniform plus a small instrument case.
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>>4330014
>Alert yourself to the gang while trying to calm Tatsuki down (Good Friends)
>Everyday normal guy who is completely average but simultaneously balanced in everything
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>>4330014
>Give the cold shoulder while reflecting on your past (Rivals)
>Other[Write-in] Airheaded idiot who always come out on top somehow
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Also last post of the night. While you make your choices, take the time and incentive to establish your character. Things like hobbies, clubs, any sort of quirk to better identify yourself as.

Of course, all of this is optional. So don't feel pressed to do it if you don't want to.
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>>4330014
>Pay no attention to this and walk ahead to class (Acquantance)
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>>4330014
>>Alert yourself to the gang while trying to calm Tatsuki down (Good Friends)
>>4330015
>>Other [Write-in]
Smart ass with the bants and one liners.
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>>4330014
>>Alert yourself to the gang while trying to calm Tatsuki down (Good Friends)
>>Prodigy slacker who gives just the bare minimum to continue enjoying a simple life
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>>4330049
>If you had your way you would want an easy life lazing around listening to music on your cassette player.
playing musical instruments and joining a music based club sounds good to me.
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>>4330015
>Alert yourself to the gang while trying to calm Tatsuki down
>Only child that lives by himself ( Mom works oversteas or something ) good at cooking, can play guitar, like games & anime, decent in school.pretty average dude
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>>4330136
>third-grader
>living by himself
That's one hell of a nine years old
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>>4330214
Actually I was wrong, eight, we just started the year.
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>>4330014
>>Alert yourself to the gang while trying to calm Tatsuki down (Good Friends)
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>>4330042
>>4330079

I dig all of thisl. Supporting. >>4330136
I can agree to some of that but what about our dad?

But as for our skills I think we can afford to be a prodigy slacker. Think of our easy life
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>>4330499
dad is dead... Or you can come up with where the parents are. Also if they are working overseas what's their occupation.
Left my description on parents vague to let others think what would be good

I think since he's living by himself it would make him a bit more responsible but fully able to enjoy in what he wants to do. Since he's gotta take care of himself and the house.
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>>4330687

Fair enough. The dead dad plot could work but only if we really want to put in the effort of articulating a suitable death for him and his journey.

But that also come to the risk of being cliche.

Anyway if they're gonna be overseas then probably some high ranking business manager or administrative executives. Or archeologists or an economists. They have to be pretty loaded to support us if we seriously do the 8 year old home alone stick. Probably still have someone watches over occasionally
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>>4330014
>Pay no attention to this and walk ahead to class (Aqantiance)
>Prodigy slacker who gives just the bare minimum to continue enjoying a simple life
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Now for the real question every Bleach quest must face. Waifus. Who we goin' for?
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>>4331060
Unohana. Go big or go to your grave.
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>>4330014
>>4330014
>Pay no attention to this and walk ahead to class (Aqantiance)
Supporting music boy >>4330042

What would be Haruto's favorite music genre? I'm thinking maybe jazz or blues. Or hell, could be classic European music. I'm not exactly picky about this.

>>4331061
You tread a dangerous path Anon. I can respect that.
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>>4331060
I’d like to suggest Nanao Ise
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For the committee's consideration:
Isane Kotetsu.
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Rangiku, Little Bee, and Rukia are all great options, too.
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>>4330042
>>4330046
>>4330047
>>4330054
>>4330068
>>4330078
>>4330079
>>4330136
>>4330499
>>4330399
>>4330758
>>4331075

>>Alert yourself to the gang while trying to calm Tatsuki down (Good Friends)

>Prodigy slacker who gives just the bare minimum to continue enjoying a simple life who is also a music boy with exceptional skills with string instruments

Seems like that's the consensus with >>4330079 and parts of >>4330136 seem like a good idea for Haruto's character

Going to include bits of Aqantiance for slapstick purpose so gonna take me a short while complying with all the thoughts. So continue with your discussion.

>>4331060

A truly dangerous game my dude.
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>>4330014
>Alert yourself to the gang while trying to calm Tatsuki down (Good Friends)
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>>4331150
There are a LOT of top tier waifus in Bleach, and I'd be cool with most of them. Not big on Unohana, but other than that, whoever wins, I'm cool with it.
Hell I'd even be down to waifu HIYORI for pete's sake.
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>>4331075

It's a real shame that the main takes place in the early 2000s cause electro swing and techno/electro seems like right up Haruto's alleyway.

Aside from that, there's Eurobeat, J-pop and rhythm to consider alongside jazz/blues.

>>4331185

You are certainly a trooper. Bleach got some top tier waifu and husbands.
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>>4331188
Drum and Bass is still pretty big in the early 2000s, that could be a fun option.
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>>4330687
Switch it up a bit. Mom works overseas, that's how she met Dad. Dad is a salaryman at a megacorp that transferred to Japan after the marriage. Dad's around but still has a dash of being a strange man in a strange land going on. He's not around as much because of his work hours but he's there when it matters.
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>>4331257
+1 if OP hasn't made up his mind yet
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>>4331110
Never before have I met one as well-cultured as you.

>>4331257
>strange man in a strange land
Sounds ripe for shenanigans with Isshin
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>>4331150

Judging from your distance it seems like the tomboy was chastising the shy orange-haired lad. Probably something in regards to the bullies or karate class. As far as you can remember Ichigo was all intention purpose a momma’s boy. Despite his strong desire to protect his family out of duty as the oldest and his namesake, Ichigo didn’t particularly bring a vote of confidence. He was quick to cry especially whenever he lost a match. Yet on a dime whenever his mom showed up he quickly bounces back with his trademark smile. Again, it didn’t leave much for reassurance for someone who wanted to be the one protecting instead of being protected.

In contrast, Tatsuki was far more “boyish” than Ichigo with her bold, outgoing, and extroverted nature. Despite being a girl she was actually the strongest member of the dojo that the three of you went to. And it definitely shows, especially with how aggressive and domineering she could be. Of course, she wasn’t always in bossy sukeban mode as if that was the case then someone who’s laid-back and easy-going like yourself wouldn’t be able to stomach her. In essence, she was the level-headed and calm straight man to your three stooges act with Ichigo. And it was her similar laid-backness that resonated with your groove.

Both Ichigo and Tatsuki were two of your closest friends, of which barely stood out to you. In school, you were relatively an average dude on the surface. Sure, in terms of innate talent and ability you were a prodigy despite appearing like the typical prodigal son. Whatever you did you found yourself quick to adapt and progress at an unusual rate. As if you had a cheat sheet of all the intervals and inner works in the task that doubled as the directional compass that map your way to victory. It was only balanced out by your laid back if not slacker nature. You only put in just enough to past, retaining just a B average grade curve despite it being easy for you to get the best scores.

Something that Tatsuki naturally complain about whenever she sees you not giving your all. It was something you couldn’t help since straining and overworking yourself has never been your style. Besides, it gave you time to appreciate the things that people missed by going slow and steady, especially at your chilled pace. Like music. To everyone in school, you were known as the music kid. Someone who could play just about any instrument with your key preference being the stringed instruments. Hence why you’re often seen holding a guitar, ukulele or banjo, even a sitar on some occasion.
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>>4331621

With your mother constantly working overseas and your father being an executive salaryman to a megacorporation, it all but paint a picture to what led to your current state of mind. Taking karate was honestly a means to protect you but also teach you the core fundamentals currently lacking in your life. Such as discipline and control, though in your case focus and drive was a bigger concern. While they’re generally around when it matters most, it didn’t change the fact it often left you becoming self-sufficient. Aside from your big sister and your aunt, you spent most of your time being alone, free to do whatever comes to mind.

Reeling yourself back to reality, you take a moment to consider your options. The simple thing to do was to walk around them and be on your merry way. Of which you did start on doing as your mind generally works on avoiding proves with ingenuity and insightful wisdom far beyond your age. But as you slowly walk away with the crowd, your conscience real you back in just moments before you were out of sight. Making a short sigh, you turn your body back, walking down the hill to dive right into the minefield. Avoiding trouble was your forte but abandoning people who need you was the worst kind of trouble there is towards your simple life.

“Don’t you think you’re being a little hard on Ichi? It’s far too early in the morning to get stressed out.” Pulling out your guitar you hit a few keys in smooth, soothing rhythm while timing it your smart-alec banter. “I’m sure whatever happened it’s not something worth fussing over like this.”

“Don’t you go pulling that guru mind trick and change the subject Haru. I’m still upset with you about yesterday’s karate match.” Tatsuki pouts, folding her arms as she sees you coming in.

“What’s there to be mad about? You beat me fair and square. I can’t keep up with someone of your ferociously and talents.” You sheepishly smile, casually waving to Ichigo who did the same.

“Yeah, but how can we say that if you never take anything seriously. You’re going to live a rather dull and hollow life if you keep skating around in slacker fashion.”

“That’s not true, I take music very seriously. I’m in the music club after all.” You argue back while keeping your cool demeanor. “I even got picked to do the school musical for this upcoming play.”
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>>4331649

“As the third seat. I’ve seen you play Haru and I know you could’ve easily gotten second or even first place if you really wanted to. Isn’t there anything that get you fired up and wanting to be the very best?”

“Not really I just like playing to the rhythm of my soul and going with the flow.” You nonchalantly answer, busting out a cheery if not cheeky smile with another drumming from your guitar.

“You’re hopeless you know that Haru” Tatsuki sighs, finding herself unable to be upset over what she was arguing about previously.

>Ask Ichigo if he’s alright and questioning what happened earlier
>Change the subject by mentioning taking a trip to the shopping arcade after school to get the new cassette tape of your favorite band
>Apolgize to Tatsuki as the three of you head to school
>Write-in
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>>4331257

You were in the nick of time with your suggestion so I added it in for the backstory, in addition, to >>4331150
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>>4331652
>Change the subject by mentioning taking a trip to the shopping arcade after school to get the new cassette tape of your favorite band
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>>4331652
>Ask Ichigo if he’s alright and questioning what happened earlier
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>>4331652
>Ask Ichigo if he’s alright and questioning what happened earlier
We've got Tatsuki walking to our beat now so maybe we can talk about this calmly. Also ultimate slacker techniques involve solving the problem before it grows and makes us expend even more effort in the future
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>>4331652
>Change the subject by mentioning taking a trip to the shopping arcade after school to get the new cassette tape of your favorite https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HM7CN0OVBOA
Dad is Scandinavian isn't he?
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>>4331677

He is yes, a stranger in a strange land.
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>>4331652
>Ask Ichigo if he’s alright and questioning what happened earlier
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Now what kind of Lifestyle do we have more of a modern type or maybe a traditional
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>>4331676
+1
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>>4331677
>Dad is Scandinavian
See, if we'd gone Path of the Devil, I'd suggest we get some Black Metal up in here, embrace the theme. But it'd be totally out of place with the path we chose.
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>>4331831
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOOebk_dKFo
How would it out of place? Is it so far fetched that Haruto could potentially be interested in black metal? If not that music genre, what else?
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>>4331831
It'll be fine, that can be our thematically appropriate rival for the inevitable Bleach Quest: Hell Verse. Alternatively the inevitable edgy dark side mode
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>>4331847
Mostly I just don't see it meshing with the laid back direction we're going in, from a character perspective. Plenty of black metal fans are super laid back in real life, sure, but when writing a fictional character it's often best to pair their interests with their traits.
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>>4332042
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmvM6syadl0
Is this better? Do you have any examples?
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>>4332042
I gotta agree. I don’t really think Black Metal fits. I prefer that one anons suggestion earlier of Jazz/Blues.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xybLsPwa-HU
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>>4331652
>Ask Ichigo if he’s alright and questioning what happened earlier
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>>4331652
>>Change the subject by mentioning taking a trip to the shopping arcade after school to get the new cassette tape of your favorite band
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>>4331666
>>4331786
>>4331725
>>4332827

Seeing that Tatsuki has simmered down or at least lost the urge to continue arguing you walked your way over to Ichigo. In contrast to what you saw from earlier, it looks like he gotten banged up a bit. A few scrapes and bruises but nothing major. The first thing that came to mind was bullies. Like you, Ichigo was a victim of prejudice because of his orange hair. Children can be surprisingly self-centered and straightforward. That’s to be expected when such concepts as morality and ethics haven’t blossomed yet. And that in itself is scary when considering the potential for malice while fidgeting innocence.

In a way, that’s precisely why your parents instituted you into a karate class in the dojo on the weekends. A lot of good that did as you’re exceptionally skilled at being evasive and sharp. It wasn’t that you didn’t know how to fight, far from it in fact. Just to you, it seems far more troublesome to throw a punch than talk things through or avoid the problem altogether. To your would-be tormentors, your chill demeanor often put them off to the point of associating you being creepy. When it came to hitting you it was as if punching a leaf in the wind, in other words, no matter how hard they tried, you were untouchable.

Still, on the rare chances that you got hit, you were rather good at taking a hit and rolling with the punches. This only ended up further putting off the bullies since they found you too weird to strike. But there was one more reason neither you nor Ichigo got as much torment. The reason being Tatsuki herself. For some reason or another, she was always the first to jump right in towards your aid. Unlike you, she didn’t hesitate to use her martial arts to kick butt, nor did she held back when it was warranted. Such a high-strung gal would of course often get mistaken for a boy with such a gun-ho attitude. A fact that on many occasion you pointed out with mixed results.

“So Ichi, are you alright? What exactly happened to cause you to get all those marks? Was it those kids by the playground again?” You ask, offering up your handkerchief from your bookbag for Ichigo to clean himself off with.

Reaching out with one hand, Ichigo takes the handkerchief while holding onto what appears to be a flower in a bottle. “Thanks, Haru but I’m alright. Tatsu swooped right in and scared off the fifth graders like they were nothing.” Ichigo smiled, rising to his feet while feverously holding on to the bottle. Immediately you sense that he was protecting it with all of his strength.
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>>4333152

“See those jerks were trying to break this bottle with their rocks and marbles. They don’t know that this bottle was a burial for a dead cat that was run over a couple of weeks ago. The dead can’t exactly interact and they need someone to mediate for them.”

“Ghost again?” Tatsuki immediately let out a sigh, placing her hands on her hips before leaning towards Ichigo. “How many times I got to tell you that ghosts don’t exist.”

“But they do too Tatsu. I can see them clear as day.” Ichigo argues, reeling back from Tatsuki flicking him on the forehead for being dimwitted. “And this cat was really scared and lonely. It’s so sad.” Reminiscing the lingering feelings coming from the anime made Ichigo take a rather melancholy look, almost reaching the point of sobbing for the cat. Some would see it as him being a big crybaby, but you couldn’t help but be impressed at how much empathy he carries.

“Ugh, back me up here Haru,” Tatsuki asks, turning her attention back to you as all eyes awaited to hear your answer on the matter.

>Side with Ichigo and believe his story even if you haven’t actually seen a ghost
>Side with Tatsuki and gently explain that Ichigo must have imagined things
>Try to find common ground and establish a compromise between the two
>Change the subject immediately and start walking to school
>Write-in
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>>4333156
>Write-in
Is cat ghost right here or something? Can I like....ghost pet it and stick my hand in the general area of where it's supposed to be to touch it.

Hey now Tatsu. Dont you know some babies and kids and sensitive to ghosts and stuff? Now dont you go ribbing on Ichi on me now and call him a baby. That's too easy. I think its neat. Maybe play the guitar to attract ghosts.

Have you ever been to a graveyard? Do ghost just linger there? Do they socialise with other ghosts? Do you think we all have ghosts and the troupe of "you become a ghost if you have unfinished buisness" is a real thing? Who even though that up? Movie and media entertainers? Actual medians?
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>>4333156
Common ground/write in
"I don't see why ghosts wouldn't exist."
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>>4333156
>>Try to find common ground and establish a compromise between the two
Ghost or not, surely we can all agree that vandalism is only for no-good 5th grade punks and Ichigo did a good thing. Besides, Tatsuki should be happy! This is a great opportunity to shill for more karate to Ichigo! And not us!
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>>4333156
>>Try to find common ground and establish a compromise between the two
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>>4333156
>Change the subject immediately and start walking to school
Why have Haruto secretly be afraid of ghosts? Would be neat to overcome that fear when it comes to his first Hollow encounter, imo.
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>>4333251
Why *not* have, that is.
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>>4333156
>Try to find common ground and establish a compromise between the two
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>>4333186
Support
Also add it's not like they aren't there it's just we can't see or touch them.
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>>4333304
Changing to
>"I don't see why ghost wouldn't exist."
>"It's not like they aren't there it's just the Majority can't see or touch them.
>Tease Tatssuki by saying she's afraid of ghost cause she can't punch them.
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>>4333156
>>Try to find common ground and establish a compromise between the two
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>>4333335
>Tease Tatssuki by saying she's afraid of ghost cause she can't punch them.
Yes, yes YES
This needs to be done
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>>4333156
>"I don't see why ghosts can't exist, just because we can't see 'em Tats. I mean, I can't see sound or radio waves, but they're still there. Frequencies and all that junk. Maybe ghosts are just on an even higher frequency, way above what we can measure or observe?"
>Tease Tatsuki by saying she's afraid of ghost cause she can't punch them.
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Comprising all these together for convenience.
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>>4334919

>Tease Tatsuki by saying she's afraid of ghosts cause she can't punch them
>Try to find common ground and establish a compromise between the two
>Write-in dialogue

“I dunno, I don’t really see a reason why ghosts wouldn’t exist?” You blurred out in a confused yet still laid-back manner. Catching both Ichigo and Tatsuki off guard with your sudden bluntness. Normally this would’ve been the part where you would change the subject by mentioning your favorite band or making some other kind of music-related comment. At least if you couldn’t directly evade the conversation.

“Excuse me? Care to repeat that?” Tatsuki asks, raising an eyebrow while sternly looking at you with narrowed eyes.

Slowly taking a deep breath, you blankly start to slow down your speech tempo upon request. “Okay. I don’t really see a reason-” Before you could finish you saw Tatsuki stomping her foot down at your antic.

“Not literally you smartarse!”

“Well, just because we can’t see ‘em doesn’t mean that they can’t or won’t exist, Tats.”

Turning your head from the tomboy, you glance back to Ichigo’s direction, specifically the bottle as he goes to set it back in place. “I mean, I can't see sound or radio waves, but they're still there. Frequencies and all that junk. Maybe ghosts are just on an even higher frequency, way above what we can measure or observe?" You shrugged, finding the right time to make another music comment much to Tatsuki’s grimace and Ichigo’s amusement.

“So what? Are you saying ghosts are like the air we breathe or the music you listen to?” Tatsuki questions, keeping her skepticism upon her adamantly placed a metaphorical foot in the ground.

“If the shoe fits. But I think I’m getting what this is really about.” You nod, folding your arms as you take a deep look at Tatsuki. Almost leaning over to her with a rather serious expression.

“Wh-What is it?” Tatsuki mutters, almost stumbling at her words being rather off-put by your sudden seriousness.

“Tatsuki…”

“Y-Yes.” Sweat was pouring from Tatsuki's facial sides, the tension getting deeper as time went on.
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>>4334955

“Could it be perhaps….” Leaning closer to Tatsuki, you keep your unblinking blue eyes locked with Tatsuki’s brown eyes. Making her all the more uneasy as your serious aura practically smothers her. Waiting just long enough for dramatic pause did you finally break the silence. “...you’re afraid of ghosts?”

“What kind of question is that?!” Tatsuki hisses, almost smacking you insinuating such a thing. Her face was blushing red at her personal space being invaded for something stupid.

“Think about it. People who usually skeptical about that kind of thing got some deep physiological phobia or irrational obsession over the supernatural. You clearly don’t look the latter so the former is a natural conclusion.”

“I’m telling you, I’m not afraid of ghosts!” Tatsuki screams, almost shooting fire out of her mouth in comedic exaggeration.

“No, no I understand. You don’t need to put up a brave face Tats. For you, I can understand why ghosts are scary. After all, you can’t exactly punch a ghost much like you can with bullies. Isn’t that right Ichi?” You ask, bringing Ichigo into the matter.

“I didn’t know Tatsuki had something she’s scared of. To be honest I thought she was incapable of being soft and in touch with her feelings.” Ichigo remarks, genuinely surprised by the discovery.

“Nah, she may not act or look it but she’s still a girl at heart. So rather than not touched with her feelings, she’s clearly a tsundere.” You inform Ichigo, causing him to nod in awe to your wisdom.

Tatsuki on the other hand simply grips her fist as she fumes over in silence over the two of you picking part her character. A loud crunching coming from her knuckles followed by blood vessels sprouting into a cross shape mark. These were clear signs that she was at the point of being absolutely livid over your antics.

“Anyway, even if you’re right and it was all in Ichigo’s imagination, he still did good protecting the bottle. Only real low-lives would cause vandalism like that. So if anything, this is the perfect chance to teach Ichi-here some defensive karate moves to help protect him from those bigger than him. I mean you already have experience in that since you made even the six graders cry in karate class.” You remark, trying to turn the situation back into a compromise.

“...Yeah, I should. Starting by using you as a demonstration dummy!”

>try to worm your way out of this by mentioning how she’s falling into the tsundere tropes
>Bargain with Tatsuki by offering her a bribe instead
>Apologize for teasing her and take your lumps like a man
>Run with the intent of becoming faster than the wind as you head to school
>Write-in
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>>4334966
>Run with the intent of becoming faster than the wind as you head to school
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MK6TXMsvgQg
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>>4334966
>>try to worm your way out of this by mentioning how she’s falling into the tsundere tropes
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>>4334966
>>Run with the intent of becoming faster than the wind as you head to school
We can compose a sick chase tune in our head while we run away.
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>>4334966
>"Well, you see-"
>>Run with the intent of becoming faster than the wind as you head to school
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>>4334966
>try to worm your way out of this by mentioning how she’s falling into the tsundere tropes
Your anger only feeds me
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>>4334966
>Run with the intent of becoming faster than the wind as you head to school
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>>4334966
>Accept easily to throw her off guard then book before she has a chance to recover.
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Did Tatsuki end up with anybody at the end of bleach?
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>>4335042
Planning on waifuing? So early in the quest?
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>>4334966
>you can’t exactly punch a ghost much like you can with bullies
Well, unless we manage to follow a proud bleach questing tradition and get Tatsuki punching powers so she can deck hollows in the schnoz.
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>>4335188

Which one was that?

>>4335109

Nope
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>>4335216
Well, I know Shinigami Savant went all in and managed to (somehow) set the girl up with full blown Shinigami powers.
And Tatsuki getting dragon-themed martial arts powers is often discussed early on in bleach quests, though the high attrition rate of bleach quests means most of those die.
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>>4335612
Tatsuki was honsetly just completely over at all times in Shinigami Savant. Massive powerup, winning the StrawberryBowl, plenty of screentime even taking on the player character spot for a bit, she won HARD in that one.
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>>4334970
>>4334975
>>4334988
>>4335016
>>4335042

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTbmBgC8EZ4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0HFGBNaO90

In hindsight, it was probably wasn’t a good idea to be teasing the dragon. Effectively undoing the calming remedy you previously placed upon her. The concept of confrontation itself followed by aggression was among your list of things that you were aversive against. Trying to solve things before they escalate into violence suited you better in the long rung. Unfortunately from the looks of it, it seems Tatsuki wasn’t going to listen to reason. No, what she aimed at doing was giving you your just desserts.

“I don’t suppose you’ll be willing to listen to an apology and simmering down before falling under another tsundere trope. “ You interject, waving your open palms to try and calm her down. A gesture that only resulted in you putting your foot in your mouth.

Responding only by cracking her knuckles, Tatsuki gave you a sharp glare. “Thirty seconds.”That was Tatsuki’s way of saying it was all the time she would give you to try and appease her festering rage before she insinuates those tropes that you’re so fond of pointing out.

"Well, you see-" Trailing off your words in a genuine show of sincerity, you quickly began running in the opposite direction. Specifically, following the path towards your elementary school.

Seeing you resorting to running away only made Tatsuki reaffirm her decision to give you a good bonk the first chance she gets. As such Tatsuki chases after you once the thirty seconds were up with Ichigo tailing behind in worry. But not before putting the burial back into place and appeasing the dead cat as he runs off to catch up with his friends. You, on the other hand, paid no attention as your life was on stake. An exaggeration sure but it wasn’t without concrete evidence that if she catches you that you’ll be in a world of hurt.
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>>4336346

Thinking to yourself in mid-run came a wave of inspiration for a song correlating to a chase. One would have to wonder if now was really the time for such a thing? Nevertheless, you spent the remainder of your morning running from a rampaging Tatsuki. Finding the time to throw a few quips here and there while displaying an impressive showing of athletics, acrobatics, and prodigious physical condition through parkour. For someone who avoids violence, it made perfect sense that you would max out your evasion skills.

From cartwheels to flips you frequently barely manage to dodge Tatsuki by a hair's breadth despite careful maneuverability and fancy footwork. What you lacked in power you more than made up for in dexterity and agility. If not practically abusing your sharp reflexes. Eventually, the chase would soon come to an abrupt end. By luck or skill, you find yourself in the classroom with the rest of the class. Making it just at the knick of time, you slouch over at your desk near the window seat in the third row.

>Pay attention to your classes and be a modeled student
>Lazily try and regain your energy by stealthy sleeping through your classes
>Write some music tunes on your notes and occasionally look at the window
>Timeskip [write-in how far you want to go]
>Write-in
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>>4336347
>>Lazily try and regain your energy by stealthy sleeping through your classes
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>>4336347
What's our class subject order ?
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>>4336347
I think we should pay attention to the classes we like then Lazily try and regain our energy.
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>>4336347
>>Lazily try and regain your energy by stealthy sleeping through your classes
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>>4336363
Forgot put at the End.
In the classes we think are uninteresting
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>>4336347
>Lazily try and regain your energy by stealthy sleeping through your classes
I can't help but feel that we're a little screwed when it comes to training with Haruto's current slacker attitude.
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>>4336360

Mathematics, social studies, science, physical, education, music, and home economics. It rotates between the days as since you're in third grade you get to leave for home after lunch.

http://members.tripod.com/h_javora/jed6.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elementary_schools_in_Japan
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>>4336374
Until he gets motived from someone messing with his quiet life.
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>>4336347
>Write some music tunes on your notes and occasionally look at the window
Sleeping's a good way to get caught, which means getting yelled at, which is a drag.
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>>4336347
>Lazily try and regain your energy by stealthy sleeping through your classes
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>>4336359
>>4336363
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>>4336374
>>4336653

Our first roll challenge of the quest, if you would roll me a d100. Bo5 here.
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Rolled 15 (1d100)

>>4336726
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Rolled 93 (1d100)

>>4336726
Big money!
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Rolled 28 (1d100)

>>4336726
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Rolled 33 (1d100)

>>4336726
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Rolled 55 (1d100)

>>4336726
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>>4336741
That's some big money indeed.
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>>4336726

Upon sitting at your desk you feel yourself suddenly becoming more sluggish and worn out than usual. It was only eight in the morning and already you feel like you want to take a catnap. Having spent yourself “playing tag” with Tatsuki for the better part of the early morning, you were feeling rather drained. Possibly another exaggeration but even so you weren’t exactly at a hundred percent. Lunchtime wasn’t for another four hours at least, so trying to replenish your energy via food wasn’t an option.

Thinking about it for a good couple of minutes you ultimately decide the only remedy to this situation is to do what you feel like. In this case, you set yourself to take a nap. Now any amateur would merely put their arms out before resting their head against them to take a nap. Such pedestrian tactics were beneath a seasoned veteran like yourself. Using the accumulated knowledge over the various techniques for sleeping in class made the act child’s play.

Choosing to go with a personal favorite of yours, you propped a notebook into place and pretend to take notes while in actuality taking some much-needed shuteye. This wasn’t the first time you committed to sleeping in class nor would it be the last. So with that in mind, you developed many means to get the sleep you desire while being at the top of your game. Avoiding pitfalls like snoring, sleeptalking, or even sleepwalking, you didn’t experience any threats towards breaking your cover.

Having even learned how to sleep with your eyes open there was no position or circumstances where you couldn’t get any rest. A talent you picked up during the rare moments where you had to stand in the hall, do the air sitting exercise, or even carrying buckets. Such a frightening level of skill and perseverance would’ve made school even more trivial than it already was. But then again, that just goes to show how much potential you carry when you put your mind into a task. When fully resolved and committed, there was absolutely nothing that can stop you.
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>>4337033

In your long slumber, the time just passes you by without a care. Retaining an acute social awareness and sharpness of mind you remain ever conscious of your surroundings. Whenever the teachers from one of your classes called for your attention you immediately rose to answer in typical slacker fashion. Completely deceiving them over the fact you were merely sleeping talking rather than being fully awake. This skill was essential during the most boring periods of class which was mathematics and language arts.

Before long lunchtime finally came, signifying the end of school. Once the coast was clear, you start stretching your arms. Silently letting out a long yawn, you feel yourself fully rejuvenated and then some. Today was an especially good performance as not a single person knew that you were sleeping. Nor did you fall behind in learning, even if it was mostly drivel. Slowly reaching for your bag you start to head out to the cafeteria.

>Have lunch on top of the rooftop with your close friends
>Mingle with your classmates upon returning from the cafeteria to the classroom
>Finish your meal outside and sleep some more against your favorite tree spot
>Eat your meal quickly and head to the shopping district
>Write-in
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>>4337034
>Have lunch on top of the rooftop with your close friends
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>>4337034
>>Have lunch on top of the rooftop with your close friends
Just chilling with friends. Nice, relaxing daily life before the inevitable shitstorm.

And man, think of all the monologues we can sleep through!
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>>4337034
>>Have lunch on top of the rooftop with your close friends
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>>4337034
>Mingle with your classmates upon returning from the cafeteria to the classroom

>>4337045
Kek. Imagine the sheer amount of disrespect we can dish out.
The only question is, can Haruto sleep while standing yet?
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>>4337052

Yes, he can.
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>>4337034
>Finish your meal outside and sleep some more against your favorite tree spot
Now I kind of want to see us fighting while asleep.
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>>4337034
>Have lunch on top of the rooftop with your class friends.
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>>4337034
>Have lunch on top of the rooftop with your close friends
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>>4337034
>>Have lunch on top of the rooftop with your close friends
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>>4337041
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>>4337686

Right so going to go with the unanimous vote and set up the next scene onto the rooftop. That said, I'm going to be rather late in my posting, either later today or early tomorrow considering that today's a holiday. Apologies for any inconvenience.
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>>4338172

Having gathered all your stuff and placing it in your bag, double-checking to see everything in order, you were rewarded with peace of mind. Letting out another long drawn out yawn you prop your bag onto your back before walking out of the classroom. Even in your drowsy state, you were aware of your surroundings. Following the rhythm of the sounds echoing in the hall from one’s movements mapped out the area. Allowing you to maneuver over any possible students that would be in your way. A benefit of having acute ears due to years of music exposure.

Making your way into the cafeteria you casually walked in line to get your meal. There was no desks or table to sit in the area since students only go in to get their meal before heading back to the classroom to eat it. Typically. The line went surprisingly quick though you weren’t really being pressed for time. Looking through the menu you got yourself rainbow trout fish, rice, Vermicelli chicken salad, Tonjiru aka pork miso soup, strawberry milk, and a sweet potato tart. A well-balanced meal if you do say so yourself.

Considering your parents’ professions you could’ve just bought one of the fancy lunches elsewhere or even cook your own, but you typically didn’t mind eating the school food. Whether that was laziness talking or a genuine fondness for their cooking it was hard to say. Your elder twin siblings Akami and Kuromi could’ve made you lunch if you really tried asking either of them. But again the thought seems more of a hassle than a benefit since they were getting used to middle school as 7th graders.

With lunch in hand, you made your way out of the cafeteria. Waiting for Ichigo and Tatsuki to get their lunch, you stood against the wall. You didn’t have to wait long as they soon came out with their meals. Together the three of you walk in unison in a single filed line. With you typically in the middle, as Ichigo was behind you and Tatsuki was in front. Instead of going back into the classroom, you made your way up the stairs. Taking the necessary turns down the hall and climbing more stairs, your travels lead you towards your destination in a reasonable manner.

Reaching the doorway you watch Tatsuki opening the door as it leads towards the rooftop. While many students eat in classes there was other hotspots one can enjoy eating their meal. The only stipulation is that you clean up after yourself once you’re done. Even you thought this was fair since it didn’t take much effort following if any at all. Nevertheless, you sat against the rail, setting your meal to your side. Before taking a bite, your attention drifted up to the sky. It was rather beautiful as you saw musical note shaped clouds on the blue sky.

“Waaaaa….how cool.” You mutter, practically spacing out as Tatsuki blankly stares. Ichigo meanwhile just laughs a bit.

>What do you plan on doing/discussing with your friends after school?

>Write-in
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>>4340336
Hmm, I guess we could hit the mall, I guess. get new guitar strings or headphones or something, I dunno.
We could ask if Tatsuki and Ichigo want to come with.
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>>4340336
Go to the Shopping arcade to get that New cassette tape.
Then go to the Arcade to play guitar hero and games.
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Oh classic, going over to one of there houses or ours.
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>>4340336
>Talk about music, which will inevitably lead into a discussion on ghosts due to our previous metaphor, leading into the topic of life after death, which will then lead into a deep, contemplative look at the meaning of life
>alternatively, talk about rocking the fuck out with our bros in our own band
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Oh how about a plan to prove the existence of ghost! Ghost huntin squad,say is Tatsuki is too scared to do it if she complains.
1st we go to a abandoned building or cemetery
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Just to remind everyone that you guys were born in 1985, and the main story takes place in 2000 where you would be 15 years old, so right now it's 1992.

But I can be persuaded to change the timeline if being limited to the 90s and early 2000s is too limiting narrative-wise.

Also obligatory this is AU from the canon if that wasn't clear in my introduction.
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>>4340396
I'd be up for this, didn't really know how we'd suggest it with how chill we are but could just be some curiosity on our part. Or just wanting to tease Tatsuki. Either way, could both be fun and move the plot along.
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>>4340402
Mostly Tease, bit curiosity since Ichigo is always saying he can see them.
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>>4340336
Perhaps we can go to Tatsuki or Ichigo's house to hang out, or we can go visit a store to listen to some music.
Ask Ichigo if he see's any ghosts and offer to play music for dead people. That's like, bonus points or something when we die, because the ghost'll give us a good work in the afterlife. Plus its practice.
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>>4340396
I like this idea. A cemetary or abandoned building would be a place to go to. Maybe we can buy an oogie board to communicate with. Wouldn't that be so cool to have a ghost friend. I'll support this if music is involved.

>>4340397
I think the timeline is good where it's at.

>>4340405
He said he always seen ghosts? Neat.
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>>4340487
Lol don't we have the best Ouija board. ..
Ichigo
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>>4340336
>Talk about music and a plan to prove that ghost are real.
>After school we can go to the Shopping arcade and get the new tape then decide to go to one of our houses or go to the arcade ( Or any other ideas )
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Oh, by the by Jumpman.
Will we be visiting any of the movies or anime-only arcs in the quest?
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>anime-only arcs
Leave Aizen to me
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>>4341105
I like those parasite things. It would be cool if we can get one, all things considered. Maybe we could raise it like a pet.
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>>4341113
It was an interesting idea to have a different type of weapon that Shinigami could use other than just a Zanpakuto. Kido also seemed pretty under-utilized in the series (and so many Shinigami just sucked at using it). I was thinking the Stealth-force should have had a Kido-squad where they have noise-blocking facemasks or something and constantly chant prayers of the spells so they can fire them off at full power at a moment's notice without telegraphing the attack.
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>>4340830

Well, I won't say the idea hasn't come across my mind. But really structuring them to fit the established lore between the manga and the novels will be a challenge, some easier than others. But I won't deny the possibility of tackling them if the interest for such a thing is there.
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>>4340618

Anyway from what I can tell the consensus is to talk about ghost, plan a trip to the abandoned house, go to the shopping arcade to get your tape, and then go ghost hunting in the abandoned house.

I can dig it.

That said while I'm writing, I'm gonna need you guys to roll me a d100, I'll explain its importance once we get to that point.
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Rolled 22 (1d100)

>>4342303
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Rolled 49 (1d100)

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Rolled 75 (1d100)

>>4342303
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Rolled 99 (1d100)

>>4342303
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Rolled 40 (1d100)

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>>4342321
Damn son. Close to greatness but too lazy to reach it. 100% Haruto
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>>4342325

A 99 is still a crit, perhaps more fitting for Haruto precisely because of what you said.

This roll here >>4342310 would've been enough for what I have planned. But it looks like we're going full throttler, so bust out your best Number Ones. Cause you're going to be the center of attraction.
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>>4342335
Oh shit
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>>4342335
Oh boy, dis gon be gud.
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>>4342335
Oh boy...This should be interesting
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>>4342303

“What are you spacing out for? They’re just clouds.” Tatsuki questions, holding her green tea bottle in hand while setting her bento on her lap.

“I think he’s admiring the shapes. They kind of look like musical notes from a certain angle.” Ichigo points out, keeping his chopsticks in hand as he began eating his fried shrimp.

“Heh, just what I expect from my bud Ichi, he gets me. “ You smile, flicking your gun fingers to Ichigo in a super casual manner. “But I’ve been thinking back to our conversation earlier.”

“Sorry if I’m not convinced of that. You tend to space out easier than a goldfish and have a notorious habit of hating doing things that are strenuous.”

Immediately after hearing that you broke into a light laugh. You couldn’t exactly prove Tatsuki wrong since you use your wits and talents trying to maintain and easygoing lifestyle. It just wasn’t in you to really stress yourselves on non-consequential stuff. Everything will generally work out, something that you believe deep in your heart. That’s why you typically avoid straining and overworking yourself, working within your limits, and doing what’s within arm’s reach. Of course, anything you did you managed to do well on the first try. Perhaps a counterbalance to your slacker nature, or vice versa.

“Aw, c’mon Tatsuki, I think Haru has something that he wants to share with us,” Ichigo argues, defending you with trusted confidence while still being gentle with Tatsuki.

“Fine, I‘ll humor you. So what exactly have you been thinking about in correlation to that earlier topic?” Tatsuki sighs, using this as an excuse to eat her meal rather than letting it get cold.

“Thanks. Anyway, it’ll begin by going back to music. Music in itself is just sounds, tones, and frequencies guided by signs, patterns, and other symbols. A logical but otherwise boring answer in my opinion. Something of its dimension can’t be labeled with something so limiting. If it was only just that then people wouldn’t be so deeply moved by music when they listen to it. That’s why it’s looked at more of an artform than scientifically.” You mentioned. Keeping in lieu of your meal you took occasional pauses to eat your well warmed and cooked meal before it got cold. Not that cold food really bothers you, but then again most things didn’t get under your skin.

“But to me, I see it as a medium of one’s heart, their soul to communicate with the outside world. Just by listing to a song, you can understand everything about a person or the story that it has to tell through the lyrics.”
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>>4343036

“Like how Shakespeare said how eyes are a window to a person soul” Ichigo cries, snapping his finger at the immediate realization.

Nodding in response to Ichigo you resume making a laid-back smile before going back to explaining. “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything. From its melody, rhythm, tempo, or even its harmony, it’s all compiled up together housing the emotions, nay your very essence and experiences into one smooth arrangement. That’s why to me, music is essentially the soundtrack of your life. Y’know?”

“Putting aside your fixation towards music, how exactly does this tie back to ghosts?” Ever the skeptic Tatsuki reels back your “deep” insight from getting things off track in her perspective.

“Well, in a way since we can’t see music but feel it, then that means ghosts are pretty much the same element. Probably like that of an echo that’s left behind from the original source. It slowly diminishes from reverberating but it continues to exist as it never truly goes away. When you look at it like that, it makes sense how ghosts can operate on a similar wavelength. Even when our bodies inevitably cease function and become one with the earth, it isn’t the end for us. Our consciousness lingers on in the spiritual form, leaving an echo of ourselves in life as we inevitably wait for our next chapter. Whatever it is.”

Staring at your miso soup, noticing the ripples flowing through the surface brought forth stars in your pupils as your face lid up. “Thinking about that, I think it’s cool Ichi can see spirits. Kind of serves as proof that perhaps there’s something beyond out there. Like there’s actually is life after death. Even if in the end we’re just echos floating around, waiting for someone to open up and listen to the beats of our soul’s hearts. Far less depressing than knowing we’re basically worm food once we die.” After saying that you went to reach for your rice up and start taking some bites.

“....” Tatsuki pause, stopping her hand from rising upwards in another nitpicking session. Ichigo who lives in a hospital has already had the talk over the cycle of life and death.
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>>4343039

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meaning_of_life Imagine Haruto asking all these questions cause writing them all would come clustered.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfadJj4d5K4 also inspiration.

Anyway, back to story posting.
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>>4343039
>>4343055

Thus, Ichigo wasn’t really phased about the blunt phrasing coming into the topic. Tatsuki on the other hand while aware of the subject didn’t really put excessive thought on it. It was a rather depressing fact that regular folks just accept. That or turn to other vehicles to comfort the troubled mind, such as religion. Coming from a parent of the Ryukyuan people in Okinawa Prefecture naturally inclined you to the shamanic side of the Ryukyuan religion. Although such practices were also influenced by Chinese religions (Xiantiandao, Taoism, Confucianism, and folk beliefs), Buddhism, and Japanese Shinto.

As for your father’s side, they were strongly tied to Norse paganism rather than directly follow Christianity; course your dad took great interest in Buddhism for obvious reason. But again it didn’t really come up all that much since your home was rather free-spirited in the modernization of today’s culture. The only one that took any seriousness in your roots was your mother’s grandparents. But that’s a story for another time. For you, it was simply a manner of having already found peace and tranquility through music. It was enough for you.

“Really, what is the meaning of life? Why are we here?, What is life all about?, or What is the purpose of existence? All those questions the grown-ups asks all end up at the same endpoint. Now there’s more to it than that and there are many other questions out there. Heck, because we don’t know the answer that we keep asking more questions. And when we do get those answers, we only feel more loss than we were before. But back to my point, all those questions tied directly to us wanting to find value and worth in our existence. To know that we have some sort of purpose or role to fulfill in order to justify ourselves.”

“But really...when you think about it, do you really need a reason to exist? A reason to live? A reason to keep going in the great unknown? The answer, at least what I came up with is no. You really don’t. People live just because they want to. Simply living in itself is reason enough to keep yourselves content and push yourself to keep going. Even in death, the desire to keep existing has to be strong enough to keep persevering even after the fact. Otherwise, things like ghosts really wouldn’t exist. So with that, the answer is simple. But my answer can’t be the only answer out there. Just as there countless clouds out on the horizon, there’s plenty of different answers. Different conclusions, different beliefs, an endless stream of possibilities that stretches out there for one to grab. “ As you start to dive deep into the philosophical and spiritual platform, you end up causing a system overload for your friends.
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>>4343073

Ichigo was awkwardly laughing as he was having trouble understanding more than half what you were saying. Tatsuki on the other hand was getting rather annoyed listening to your ramblings. Despite them being quite insightful and full of wisdom, the very same wisdom you wouldn’t expect an eight-year-old boy to have. It didn’t change the fact that as you went on discussing these philosophies that it was becoming more obtuse and long-winded as time went on. Ultimately, Tatsuki found herself reaching the limits of her tolerance as she loudly claps her hands together to tell you to break it up.

“Well that’s enough talking about stuff grown-ups would be stressing over constantly. I think the best course of action to prove Ichi is right is to follow the plan I’ve got set up.” You remark, going back to eating your meal. Giving your friends enough time to process what they just heard as you merely enjoy the simple things.

“You can put so much thought and effort into these philosophical talks but a simple class assignment is what has you only mustering the bare minimum,” Tatsuki mutters, grimacing over listening to such discussion just to get to the point of it. As she reflects upon her life choices, her eyes darts up in confusion before narrowing forward. “Wait, what exactly do you mean plan?”

“It’s simple Tats. If you want proof that Ichi is telling the truth that he can see spirits, then the only thing to do is to go somewhere that’s bound to be filled with spirits. Like an abandoned house or a graveyard.” You waggled your finger in a confident smile. Triggering a shocked expression from both.

“Ehhh?! You can’t be serious.” Tatsuki snaps, letting out an exaggerated cry over disbelief.

“I might not look it but I’m always serious Tats. Joking around during important topics such as this is a real drag and a waste of effort. Besides, you said it yourself that you’re not afraid. So surely you wouldn’t mind coming with me and Ichi to a haunted location. Isn’t that right Ichi?”
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>>4343089

“Uhm, I don’t think that it’ll be problematic since I never met a bad spirit before. But going to such a place unprepared sounds rather dangerous doesn’t it?” Ichigo questions, tapping his chin as he ponders on the idea.

“Dangerous? Try reckless foolhardiness. I was a fool thinking that you would have a reasonable answer for that longwinded speech.”

“Hmm, you’re right we should probably carry with us some sort of anti-ghost device or something. Perhaps blessed salt, iron, or some other form of ghost warding/repellent. Say Ichi, what would you say would be the best defense against them?” You ask, drowning out Tatsuki’s impending rant as you turn your attention to Ichigo.

“I think salt and cold iron would be good enough, maybe one of the ghost-catching nets like a dreamcatcher would help too,” Ichigo remarks, also choosing to ignore Tatsuki’s rant over the matter.

“Then it’s settled, but after we go to the shopping arcade of course. We still need to get the supplies, but more importantly, there’s a cassette tape of one of my favorite bands just out and I want to snag it before I forget with this ghost hunting business.”

“Hey! Listen to me.” Tatsuki barks, getting remarkably annoyed that her counterarguments were falling on deaf ears on why this ghost case is a dumb idea.

“I mean we already know you’re going Tatsuki. So no need to try and sway us with these fakeouts. That is if you’re not afraid of ghosts that is.” You bluntly remark, practically teasing the elementary schooler as her face turns red.

>Go to the Karakura local graveyard
>Go to the abandoned Sukari Building
>Go to the defunct Matsukura Hospital

>Also what is your game plan once you arrive

>Write-in
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>>4343091
>Go to the Karakura local graveyard
Most logical option: where else would one think the highest chance of encountering a ghost would be? Also the safest, really. Outside so we don't have to traverse the hallways of those derelict buildings. Haunted or otherwise, it'd be pretty dangerous to be in the building or hospital. Whether it be because the places are falling apart or just some squatter is living there.

>game plan
>Stick together, for obvious reasons
>Keep track of the way out, it's a graveyard so it should just be a direction
>EXTREME TRIANGLE BACK-TO-BACK-TO-BACK FORMATION, 360 DEGREES FIELD OF VIEW
>realize that Ichigo's the only that one that can see ghosts anyway so just walk normally through the graveyard, calling out for them
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>>4343091
>Go to the Karakura local graveyard
Look for newer graves maybe?

Loving the chill MC so far, seems pretty unique among quests I've read
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>>4343091
>>Go to the Karakura local graveyard
Let's find an old grandpa with stories about the WAR.
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>>4343091
>Go to the Karakura local graveyard
>Write-in
Play music off the cassette players with mini speakers and the guitar for ghosts.

>>4343186
This. I want to play songs for grandpa ghost.
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>>4343091
How about we ask Ichi to ask the ghost questions which we can prove in the real world like for example. Info that we couldn't know, have Ichi close his eyes and we play games like Pick the right ball under the cups ( Three cups, one ball we place under a cup then shuffle it around and have Ichi ask a ghost which cup the ball is in.) another is we get cards and have Ichi blindfolded and we pick cards at random showing it only to us and Tatsuki and hopefully a ghost.
Another is we play Ghost games / test that people normally do.
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>>4343298
I like this idea and will support it. If we can bring props in addition to using Ichigo as a medium to ask questions, that would be swell.
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On the topic of waifus, Rangiku would probably vibe well with our whole "lazy genius" schtick.
She's one of the stronger LTs in canon, despite being a drunken layabout who had a chunk of her soul ganked by Aizen to make his plotrock. A fellow lazy genius if ever there was one.
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>>4343321
no
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>Go to the Karakura local graveyard
>Buy a ball, three cards, a deck of cards, flowers for the dead (We're respectful m8) and if we want to we can get the classic Ouija board aswell. Also bring our cassette tape since it seems some anons want to Jam with the ghost.
>Game plan: We can start with Jam session to get ghost in a good mood, then some games w/o ghost, last Ouija board.

Any other ideas any Anon want to add?
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>>4343324
Forgot to put in ( Lay flowers onto graves)
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I'm sure they don't get much visitors, so might aswell give them a bit of respect while we are there.
Hmm i'm positive that there won't be anything bad like Whatever Ichi was worried about but just in case anons want to bring.
>Holy water or one of the items mentioned before
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>>4343324
Should we bring candles or a flashlight?

Okiedokie i'm done thinking of stuff.
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>>4343324
beyond music and questions? no.

>>4343356
flashlights only if it late, maybe candles to light for some people's graves if the hamsters and rodents don't eat them later.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkZ6gzyg7yY
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>>4343361
I mean we're going ghost huntin basically trying to Prove the existence of ghost. Just thought more anons would have ideas except for just playing music for them and listening to old grampa war story, they don't really help in providing their existence, actually the war story would be helpful if there's a book or story bout them in the Public library.
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>>4343408
Typo I meant * Proving* not Providing
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>>4343408
Maybe playing music, doing ball and card tricks, and asking questions is all we can really think of?
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>>4343437
Indeed and if there's nothing else to do.
...I Guess the votings done?
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>>4343437
...Wait, music, wavelengths, ghosts. Can ghosts influence sound waves and therefore music?
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>>4343448
Umm...Maybe
I've seen Shows where ghost talked through evps so that's gotta be like manipulating sound waves or something but since THIS is set in 1992 currently so not sure that kind of tech is available, maybe the cassette can somehow be a substitute?
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>>4343182
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>>4343356

After your insightful discussion, you continue eating your lunch with some friendly banter. It was ultimately decided after some convincing that the three of you would commit to your plan of action. Giving you the chance to lay out some potential places where ghosts haunting was spotted. The first was the local graveyard, it was a no-brainer why ghosts would be lurking around there. The second place was the Sukari Building, a former hotel that was connected to a sacred burial ground that was destined for demolishing. And the final place was the abandoned Matasukura Hospital, a former psychiatric and medical ward,

Common sense alluded you towards the graveyard. Out of the three choices, it was the safest out of the bunch since the graveyard was out in the open. Ghosts may be the hot debate but falling debris and potential squatters are common occurrences in those derelict locations. Besides, what other place has the highest chances of finding a ghost than a graveyard? While it’s debatable on the level of book smarts you currently possess, but in terms of street smarts and wisdom, you were second to none.

Using those street smarts you devised a soundproof gameplan before going off to getting the necessary supplies. Thankfully you could get all the stuff needed at the shopping arcade alongside your cassette tape. Traveling through the store to store with money secured, you and the gang bought a ball, three cups, a deck of cards, flowers, an ouija board, and some other offerings/ghost hunting tools. All of which you could easily afford since due to your parent’s high stature put you in an upper-class status. As for stuff such as candles and flashlights, they were also easy to round up from home.

With your tape recorder and cassette player on hand among other necessities, you were ready to tackle some ghosts. Having bags of blessed salt and an iron pole hiding in your bag alongside the supplies you made your way to meet up with Ichigo and Tatsuki. Once reunited the three of you embark your way towards the Karakura Town Cemetary. The trip only took about forty minutes from your meeting point. Giving you more than enough time to go over the plan step by step with your colleagues. Ichigo was supportive while Tatsuki remains skeptical, leaving you acting as the team leader.

Upon arrival the three you quickly instigated the triangle back to back-formation. Sticking together, covering your blindspots made perfect sense all things considering. Doing this made sure that no one could jump you or catch you off guard like zombies popping from the grave or psychotic gatekeepers. However, during your huddling as you walk through the graveyard did you realize the fallacy in your foolproof plan. Realizing he was the only one who could actually see the ghost, Ichigo quickly pointed out the shocking folly.
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>>4344085

Resulting in a well time smack upon your head, Tatsuki grumbled angrily as Ichigo lead the way. Leaving you to nurse the knot on your head as you look around to see the ghosts. The plan was to start off with a jam session with some offerings in order to appease the ghosts. Having them in a good mood was a better solution than invoking an angry or malicious spirit. Next came the decision to play some games like cups and balls, card tricks, and other memorizations before finally asking questions through the classic ouija board. A well throughout assortments of tests to prove the ghost’s existence.

As the three of you begin to call out to the ghost, you merely planing a whimsical tune with your instrument, something particular catches your eye. From a distance appears to be a purple-haired girl sitting on top of a gravestone looking somberly at the clear sky. Amber eyes completely deprived of any light as they are dull and lifeless. A pale creamy beige skin hue that was mostly covered by what appears to be a high school uniform. A sad wind was blowing through the area as you felt the melody of her heart pouring out in solitude.

>Go towards the mysterious girl and try to cheer her up
>Turn your attention to your friends and ask for their opinion on the mysterious girl
>Leave her be and continue looking for ghosts
>Notice your surroundings and leave it to your intuition before moving forward
>Write-in
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>>4344088
>>Go towards the mysterious girl and try to cheer her up
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>>4344088
>Turn your attention to your friends and ask for their opinion on the mysterious girl
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>>4344088
>Go towards the mysterious girl and try to cheer her up
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>>4344088
>>Turn your attention to your friends and ask for their opinion on the mysterious girl
Stick together
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>>4344088
>>Go towards the mysterious girl and try to cheer her up
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>>4344095
>>4344108
>>4344121
>>4344133
>>4344159

Seem like a mix of both is going to happen. Like I said previously >>4342335 >>4342303
I'm going to need another d100 roll, unlike before it directly ties to your situation as well as the state of your friends. But I'll explain more in detail once we get that roll settled.
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Rolled 60 (1d100)

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Rolled 28 (1d100)

>>4344163
Let's see if we can keep this streak going
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Rolled 51 (1d100)

>>4344163

WITNESS ME
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Rolled 7 (1d100)

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Rolled 27 (1d100)

>>4344163

>>4344167

An average witness
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>>4344167
MEDIOCRE!
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Rolled 32 (1d100)

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>>4344165

>60

Okay so to make a long story short you stepped into an enclosed dimensional space. A valley of screams specifically. While the movie version has relevance, I'm sticking mainly to the canon Kubo established in the war arc. https://bleach.fandom.com/wiki/Valley_of_Screams

Both rolls are tied to this as you unknowingly awakened your spiritual sensitivity picking up the woman's sadness and entering the dimensional space via Kūmon (Air Gate). But luckily the 60 was enough to do it without dragging your friends into the enclosed space, but it wasn't completely discreet and discrete.

The person you found is a very important plot character. So this will be jumping the plotgun.
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>>4344163
>>4344210

Immediately while simultaneously instinctively your body began to move upon its own. Acting before your mind has a chance to register and process what was in front of you. Not that you would’ve resisted following what your heart decided. What kind of person would just up and turn away when someone was down on their luck. You may be someone who tended to evade troublesome subjects but ignoring someone in need was perhaps the most troublesome thing out there. It was in human nature to empathize with others after all.

Walking in a casual stride your body leads you down the path towards the mysterious girl. Each step puts you closer, allowing the somber look on her face to burn itself into your retinas. Further solidifying your inner desire to want and help her. It wasn’t an act out of noble intentions nor looking for an opportunity to get something out of it. Just to you it just seems like the natural reaction any sensible human being can and should do. Everyone has the potential to do good or evil, that’s the core duality that defines human nature and further ground it in the aspect of free will.

Midway through your walk your mind finally snaps back in order, finally finishing analyzing and digesting the information in front of you. Abruptly stopping in place you recall back to your setup plan. Helping the girl in front of you was what your heart decided, but your mind quickly reminded you upon reflection to stay with your friends. Even if she needed help she was still a stranger and it would be disastrous to leave your friends behind. Turning to look back towards Ichigo and Tatsuki, something strange partook in the area.

For some reason or another, you couldn’t see Tatsuki nor Ichigo. In fact, the entire pathway leading up to them was mysteriously gone. Was this for real? You begin to think that perhaps you must have dozed off or spaced out in one of Tatsuki’s lectures. It wouldn’t be the first time that your mind trailed off on a whim. Whether if this was real or not you merely shrugged in response. What’s done is done, thus there was no point in stressing over it. With that in mind, you continue walking towards the girl as a strange tingle brush across your skin.

Eventually making your way to the mysterious woman, you slowly raise your hand in greeting. “Yo, hope this isn’t a bad time? But it looks like something got you down.”

“....” The mysterious woman didn’t even register your words, much less your very presence. It seems that she was in her own little world, constantly filled with sorrow and grief as she stood upon the grave.
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>>4344372

Taking a moment to get a good look at her you begin to walk around the entirety of the area. From what you can tell she was a slender if not average girl with a decently proportioned body. Or it could be the winter coat that was covering her up and padding whatever assets she has. That was also a possibility. Either way, she looks to be no older than fifteen years old. After walking around in a full 360-degree circle, you begin to read what was on the tombstone. Silently the name Kazumi Sato comes to your attention before reading the rest of it.

“Born on September 22, 1977. Died on March 22, 1992. High School Student of Karakura Town High. Elder sister of the Sato family, beloved friend, the sunny personification of the center of attraction to those around her. And a local hero. She will be missed dearly.” Beyond that was a poem about the inevitability of death. “Remember me as you pass by, as you are now, so once was I. As am now, so too you will be, prepare for death and follow me.” Wise words to keep in mind, but upon looking at the date you begin to remember what’s today’s date. It was currently the fall of 1992, specifically September 21.

Almost immediately it dawns upon you precisely the reason why the mysterious woman was sad. Not only did she not get her chance to enter high school, but her birthday was just around the corner. Talk about a double whammy. Worst yet it seems like nobody visited the grave in a long time, further adding to the loom and glooming atmosphere. Something needed to be done to combat such sadness. Pulling your thinking upon on the subject, an idea quickly comes to mind as you pull out your guitar.

Stringing the guitar you begin to play a relatively beautiful rendition of happy birthday on your bass guitar. You didn’t say anything and just let your music do the talking. Focusing on only the moment you manage to create quite an uplifting song. Of which it began to resonate with the mysterious girl. Her once dull and lifeless eyes filled with sorrow begin to finally display a spark. Signs of life under the mantra known as the light of hope. Following this came a quiet stream of tears as she continues to listen to the song.

Upon seeing your music touching her heart and soothing the sole, you merely continue playing for as long as needed. Afterward, you set your guitar onto your back before trying again with introductions.
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>>4344384

“Yo, my name is Haruto Shirota. It’s a pleasure to meet you.” You smile before making a rather silly face, causing the mysterious girl to laugh.

Eventually breaking out her long fit of laughter, she sits down on the grave before showing a similar, warm smile on her face. “Kazumi Sato, but everyone calls me Senna...”

>Invite Senna to come to meet your friends and play some games
>Ask about Senna while slowly getting her to come to terms with what happened
>Try to check if she’s really there or not by sticking your hand through her
> Write-in
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>>4344388
>>Invite Senna to come to meet your friends and play some games
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>>4344388
>Invite Senna to come to meet your friends and play some games
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>>4344388
Ask Senna while slowly getting her to come to terms with what happened

Play the cassette tape
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>>4344388
>>Invite Senna to come to meet your friends and play some games
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>>4344388
>>Invite Senna to come to meet your friends and play some games
We're gonna power of friendship the shit outta her. First we gotta find a way out of here... maybe we can talk about her while we're trying to escape.
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>>4344393
+1
We can also play more music if she wants. Let's have a nice time
Don't forget to leave a flower for her grave.
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Bruh hey bday on September 22 and RN it's September 21, dam so sad
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Tell her that's a nice name, give her a yellow flower cause there's a flower called Senna and it's yellow.
In Arabic the name Senna means brightness, so it matches with the flower
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>>4344393
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>>4344527

Remember how I said that 99 was going to be important. Well, it's about to come up. But I'll need you to give me another d100 roll due to what's about to come is the first time for you and depending on the results will dictate the end result of this counter.

So good luck.
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Rolled 30 (1d100)

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Rolled 64 (1d100)

>>4345849
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Rolled 18 (1d100)

>>4345849
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Rolled 15 (1d100)

>>4345849
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Rolled 55 (1d100)

>>4345849
Cmon big wha
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>>4345867
Hopefully this 60 is enough for a good result
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Rolled 86 (1d100)

>>4345849
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>>4345903
Ayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
That's, nice
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>>4345903

Hmm, normally I'd deny that due to the fact it's past the 5th roll and a sufficient amount of time has passed. But I'm willing to make an exception if you're willing to take a penalty afterward or risk it with the >>4345867
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>>4345913
We should take it. A penalty sounds off-putting but considering this roll
>will dictate the end result of this counter
It's pretty damn important. This is our first encounter with a spirit, after all.
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>>4345913
I'd rather trust the dice gods.
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>>4345913

Let's go for it. Yolo
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>>4345913
I'm down for penalty afterwards
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Down for penalty
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>>4345913
I've seen quests die due to stuff like this. Keep the roll, no penalty.
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>>4345913
No penalty. Not worth it. The dice gods are fickle, and mislike being so denied.
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>>4345913
How does the roll system work here?
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>>4345913
No penalty, Bo5 is already extremely generous.
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>>4346615
>Bo5
This is best of five? Yeah, that is exceptionally generous in any quest. I personally prefer Bo3.
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You know a 60 is not all that bad, yea Let's actually have no penalty
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>>4345913

Take the penalty
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>>4345849
>>4345913

>64 (86), 99

(Based on the results, I'll use the 86 for something else but go with the 64 for the roll)

“Well then Senna, why don’t we leave this gloomy place? I got some friends that I think you would love to meet. We were actually doing a bit of a game. We could really use your help, and then we can decide on how to celebrate your impending birthday.” You smile, offering your hand towards the deceased high school girl.

Although hesitant at first, Senna would notice the immense warmth and gentleness that was coming from your hand. A sense of reassurance oozing out from you as you kept confident yet relaxed presence. Such zen wasn’t something that a mere seven-year-old kid should have. Making you appear almost otherworldly while remaining a down to earth kind of vibe. A gentle breeze brushes against Senna, tempering her of her looming regret and sorrow. All manner of negativity blowing away with the wind.

“...Okay, I’ll come with you. But I don’t have any place to go.” She explains, taking your hand as she hops off from her gravestone. Despite her smile, there was a strong hint of melancholy in her eyes. “I don’t really understand it myself. But if I don’t have somewhere to call home, then I’ll disappear.”

“Oh? Is that all?” You blanky respond. A mix between bluntness and laid-back relief at the fact. Senna was rendered speechless as she was on the verge of sobbing.

“Well, if that’s what is troubling you. Then why not come live with me? My place is pretty spacious and aside from my sisters, it’s just me most of the time. So it isn’t like you’ll be disturbed.”

“Are you sure?” Senna asks, blinking in confusion at how easy you could offer to house the ghost.

“Yeah, it’ll be fine. You have nothing to worry about. It’ll all work out in the end.” Smiling casually at Senna, her worries completely went away.

Nodding at your suggestion, Senna merely walks forward towards you. Her body becoming more transparent with each step she took. Before long she came to start passing through you as both of you begin overlapping with one another. A warm sensation began to envelop around you, putting your mind at ease upon receiving Senna’s soul. Blinking a bit you would see that Senna was now gone and the space that house her grave was no more. All that was around you was an empty field, symbolizing that there was nothing worth keeping any longer.
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>>4347686

“Alright, now that’s taken care of, let’s go back to my friends.” You mutter to yourself, scratching your head before making another carefree smile. However, it took you a couple of seconds to realize that you were stranded in a dimensional space. Normally, that would’ve been enough to bring anyone into a panicking fit. But all it did was make you lightly blink in confusion.

“Oh well, I’m sure something will come to me eventually on how to get out of here.” You chuckled in between throwing your arms behind your head.

“You know there’s a limit to how lax one can be.” Said a voice from behind, specifically where the tombstone once stood. Appear in front of you was a mature, full-figured woman of bluish skin, matching blue hair with maroon tipped streaks, and matching amber-red eyes. Wearing an outfit comprised of a white hooded cloak, a golden breastplate leotard, and a matching belt buckle. Her limbs, on the other hand, resemble that of a bird’s as with her elongated pointy ears gave her a harpy description. Only her left eye was visible as she gazes upon you.

“Who are you? You don’t look like you’re from around here.” You casually ask, finding time for jokes despite the predicament.

“How peculiar? I would’ve thought you wouldn’t ever hear my voice. Could this be seen as your Reishi (霊視, Reading the Heart) awakening? Or perhaps, somewhere deep in your heart, you found the motivation to take flight? How amusing, Haruto.” The mysterious woman called, mildly shocking you upon revealing your name.
“Whatever the reason? The melody of your heart was enough to stir my awakening, although rather early I might add. I can’t help but wonder if you’re strong enough to handle the ramifications.”

Brushing off her apparent choice of not revealing her name, you instead took notice of her appearance. “Hmmm, you’re rather thick for a lady. Are you part chicken perhaps? Is that why you don’t want to tell me your name.” You bluntly asked, assuming the name was Chika as a pun for Chicken.

Twitching her brow in response, the mysterious woman merely facepalms her face and let out a small sigh. “Keh, if I didn’t know you I’d call you a cheeky brat. But that wouldn’t do you any justice in describing you. No, to describe you is to refer to you much like a leaf.”
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>>4347701

“Be it the wind or the water, a leaf flows smoothly against the fluids. Dancing gracefully against the currents, maintaining serenity on a calm stream, going with the flow rather than fighting against it, letting your essence become one with Shinra Bansho while retaining individuality, the purest form of resonance. So delicate and fragile, and yet virtually untouchable. “ The blue-skinned woman muses, tilting her head upwards as she sees the cracks in the dimensional space beginning to rupture. Yet she remains to have an aura of calmness and composure despite the signs of danger. “Despite giving up resistance, the leaf cannot be cut or destroyed. Now, why is that?”

Rubbing your forehead you briefly thought about the question before an idea soon comes to you. “Well if it’s like music then it’s no wonder why it’s untouchable. You can’t touch music, but music can touch you. It doesn’t have a physical form, but it still manages to connect and influence those that listen to its tune. Resonating and harmonizing simultaneously in one simple, controlled flow that guides the feelings intrusted. All while being enveloped in the vibration and ripples the sounds generate, riding the wavelength. If you fight against the waves, its resistance would push you back regardless of strength, But by giving up resistance you can adapt and attune to any outside force or element, responding accordingly and using that same source however it pleases .“

Briefly caught off guard by your music analogy, the mysterious woman merely lets out a bird-like laugh at your answer. “That’s right, through resonance it calls forth the fluids such as the wind. The flow that governs motion, enveloping around them in the same essence. Neither the wind nor water can be destroyed no matter how much force and/or strength is met in the opposition. Thus the leaf can always avoid contact through adapting to the impending flow. Resolve operates on the same wavelengths. One day you will understand its true meaning, or perhaps you already have but chose not to indulge yourself upon the truth.”

“Either way, we don’t have much time until this valley of scream crumbles and disperse.”

“Oh, well that sounds bad, doesn’t it? I don’t know what this valley of screams is or how you know my name but from the looks of it there no time for Q&A right?” You ask, blinking in mild confusion before noticing a loud rumbling coming from the area as more of the sky starts to form cracks.
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>>4347708

“Stick to your mantra, everything will work out. Remember these feelings and etch them deep into your heart. Focus on the here and now, do not cloud yourself on uncertainty and fear the unknown, defuse the situation and assess, always aware of the possibilities with an open and serene state of mind. To doubt means to lose sight of yourself, to lose heart means to embrace despair, to falter/waver is to be without resolve, and to resign is to embark on the path of true death. That is the antithesis of Meikyō Shisui.” Raising her talon finger towards you, the mysterious woman imposes her wisdom onto you, reaffirming your resolve.

Instinctively you turn towards the enclosed space. Brimming with resolve while retaining a laid-back attitude, you ready yourself forward. Not giving fear a moment to

“Face forward, keep moving, never hesitate or look back. Now Zeige Dich, Noin Rabe! (Pursue/Reveal yourself, Lazy Raven)” The mysterious woman cried in defiance towards the crumbling stage in front of you.

Zittern, Nahtigalǭ!”(Quaver, Nightingale)” Upon calling the name your body was enveloped in a bright midnight blue light. Forming around your hands was a single string katana sword and a cello-like shield. Though it was only for a moment as the two constructs merged together to invoke a more impressive form.

Emerging from the calm yet fierce tempest of spiritual pressure was a truly beautiful sight. A colossal bird resembling that of the actual animal, if not a browner hue raven. Upon closer inspection, the description was more akin to that of Ying-Long, the draconic phoenix. It’s lower body was stylized like that of eastern dragons, but it also held retractable limbs, allowing it to resemble a western dragon and an actual bird. Its ruffles were a mix between feathers and scales, four long flowing whiskers, a long snout shaped like a beak, and a fluffy feather tail.

Despite its impressive grandeur, there was an immense warmth and serenity coming from the majestic beast. There was no threat of danger lingering from the beast, only the desire to illuminate the darkness and clear the path for you. Such a gentle creature. But that gentleness didn’t detract the fact it carries phenomenal strength. Even in its current state lies a well of power that seemingly as endless as the clear sky. Letting out a soothing cry, the giant bird started to emit a melody that resonated with the crumbling valley of screams.
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>>4347714

In response, the valley started to resonate with the apparition, synchronizing the tempo and rhythm with its frequencies. Reaching a harmonic wavelength in the process. The cracks that formed was undoing itself as the spacial rift returns to a stable of complete stability. However, not only did it connect to the pocket space but it spread out through the dimensional boundary, extending to multiple points in an instant. Drawing forth the lingering reishi from both the space known as the Garganta and the corridor-like dimension that floats within the Garganta known as the Dangai.

In its spatial platform manufacturing, a bright light flickers across the endless void. Instinctively, you usher your hand over to the flickering light. Pulling the light closer emitted a condense orb, forming a circular hole around itself as a rift in dimensional space. Oozing from the orb was spiritual pressure known as reiatsu, comprised of a rather great source of Reiryoku. Beaconing the orb towards you, you quickly grasp the condense orb. Resulting in it suddenly sinking into your hand before sinking deep into your body.

Briefly after nestling itself into your soul, a red katana manifests in your hand. Encased in a black sheath, the mysterious weapon carried an immense pressure onto it before seemingly becoming weightless as it dissipates back into your soul. Leaving you in a state of confusion, this being the second time someone disappeared within yourself. Brushing off the weird sensation you trusted the bird before you as you begin to walk upon the pathway created. Slowly but surely you find yourself walking through a long tunnel before reaching the end.

What seems like an eternity of walking in complete darkness eventually came to an end. On the other side of the path was your friends Ichigo and Tatsuki wandering around looking for you. Relieved that nothing has become to them, your body suddenly tumbles as you drop to your knees. Strength was quickly leaving you as your eyes start to dim and blacken. Before your body would hit the reishi floor, a soft talon from the blue-skinned woman safely catches you in the knick of time.
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>>4347716

“As I thought...it really is far too soon for us to manifest out there. Such is the fate for one to be entrusted with burdensome power, engraved to your very core. It’s only fortunate that I was the first one to come out rather than him . At your current level, you would’ve falling victim to the nonsensical madness of the Black Dragon, the supreme king of beginnings - Jammerwoch/Jabawokku. The embodiment of the other side of your spiritual power.” Nahtigalǭ mutters after having already sensing you passing out upon being caught.

Walking towards the path to the human world, a soft smile forms upon her face as she gazes at your sleeping appearance. “You really are a troublesome master.”

Arriving into the human world, the blue-skinned harpy ascended without notice. Leaving behind just a dark blue feather of reishi before dissipating. Like a graceful assassin, Nahtigalǭ smoothly skates across the sky, avoiding contact with her surroundings. Seeing the precise grave that Kazumi Sato’s deceased body reside, Nahtigalǭ gently place your sleeping body near the grave. With a warm smile, the harpy soon fades from the material plane. In its place was a trail of feathers that alerted Ichigo of your location.

Slowly waking up to the outside sounds around you you find yourself under the attentive eyes of Ichigo and Tatsuki. Although the voices were deafened briefly from your shock, you could barely make out the concern that they have for you.

>Tell them everything that happened as you come to your senses
>Brush of the worries with some music as you try to get Senna to meet with them
>Apologize for making them worry and get back on track finding some ghosts
>Ask for some time of reprieve before taking a nap to recover
>Write-in
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>>4347718
>>Brush of the worries with some music as you try to get Senna to meet with them
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>>4347716

As you can probably tell it's a doll, but due to your actions and roll, it acts more akin to a Zanpakuto, especially in similar regard to "White" as it and zanpakuto use the same base template. That being souls, Shinigami or not Either way, it's a unique specimen that reflects upon you dual nature.

As for what you obtained with your linkage was the lost souls that were the unfortunate victims of the valley of scream and danger sweeping, including a Zanpakuto by the name Mirokumaru (Maitreya Circle).

The 99 was for manifesting your powers for the first time as pending how the roll went, the manifestation could've went berserk and attempted to swallow you whole. Instead, it fully awakened and matured into a stable form in light of its sudden manifestation. But as a result, its far too powerful for your body to handle.

Luckily you managed to get out of this with only feeling worn out.
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>>4347724

Initially, I was going to go with the penalty being that due to housing Senna and awakening your powers you'd pull a "forget me not" moment and forget this encounter in light for chumming it up with Ms. Nightingale and fully in tune with your power.

But a landslide of votes went in the other direction by the time I got the chance to work on it. Hence the change in plans. Right now you have a high social connection and affinity to your doll, but your body can't handle it. Thus it'll only come out when you need it most. But your whole memories are intact.
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>>4347718
>Brush of the worries with some music as you try to get Senna to meet with them
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>>4347714
>single string katana sword
That's pretty fucking rad.

>>4347718
>Brush of the worries with some music as you try to get Senna to meet with them
I would like to tell them everything instead of keeping all that shit a secret, but they're already worried so it's best to do it when everyone's calm. It'll be easier when they meet Senna, anyway.

And it looks like we have sound/music based powers through our bird friend. Here's hoping we do more than Rojuro.
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Hey Jumpman I know you haven't asked but I think you're writing too many details and focusing on the laxness a little much. This just a Anon's opinion disregard if unwanted.
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>>4347718
>Brush of the worries with some music as you try to get Senna to meet with them
>Write-in
Yooooooooo guuuuuuuuys. Sorry for ditching you like that. I need a nap and had the weirdest dream. It was like a dream? But it felt pretty real.

>>4347724
So we grabbed all the souls from the valley of screams? Dope?

Do you guys know what that means?WE GOT SPIRIT ROADIES! We can jam out and technically have a musical audience where we go. Groovy. Gib music. Gib comfy.

https://youtu.be/265gI5tOm1A
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>>4347718
Can you make posts from Haruto's PoV? Does he know what Reshi is? Zampactoos or whatever they're called?
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>>4347718
Supporting>>4347860 but follow up with an apology - Ichigo and Tatsuki must have been worried.
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>>4347832

Don't be, I take all forms of constructive criticism or concerns seriously. I'll try to keep it in mind for the future. So don't hesitate to throw your two cents at any point in the story.

>>4347891

I could address it in his dream if people really want it. But otherwise, he doesn't know anything that the spirit was talking about. Remember he couldn't see ghosts until today. And his family most certainly didn't tell him any of this.
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>>4348130
https://youtu.be/rzvXBFwcyek
Play a dirge for the dead.
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>>4347719
+1
Games?
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>>4348130
>don't hesitate to throw your two cents at any point in the story
A thing you could consider in writing the dialogue is the vocabulary used for each character. Something that's been a bit weird to read is a group of 8 year-olds having unusually well-developed vocabulary and grammar in their casual conversations. Maybe you could use simpler phrases until the characters get a little older?
This has been less of an issue in the more recent updates but something to consider going forward anyhow
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>>4349018

Yeah, I notice that and was rather torn about actually doing what one anon wanted by being philosophical and I wanted to be consistent. But at the same time its a pretty slippery slope considering that you're only seven. Even if you're a lazy prodigy there's a limit for suspension of disbelief. I'll try harder to remedy that.

Anyway, I'm going to be a little late with posting session since I want to cover more ground and jump further in the plot.

But since we're getting close to a good jumping point for a timeskip, I'll ask your opinion on the matter.

>Continue the year as you are now through monthly segments
>Skip immediately towards that "fateful day" one year into the future
>Jump to Age 10 and begin your 5 years in London, England
>Other [write-in]
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>>4349868

The lateness is due to a mixture of planning and real-life responsibilities taking my time. Forgot to mention that before posting that information bubble. My apologies.
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>>4349868
>>Skip immediately towards that "fateful day" one year into the future
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>>4349868
>Continue the year as you are now through monthly segments
Childhood adventure awaits. For character creation!
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>>4349868
>Jump to Age 10 and begin your 5 years in London, England
Oh boy time to fight some dragons
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>>4349868
>Skip immediately towards that "fateful day" one year into the future
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>>4349868
>Skip immediately towards that "fateful day" one year into the future
This is after the things discussed in the previous vote right?
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>>4349868
>>Skip immediately towards that "fateful day" one year into the future
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>>4349868
>Jump to Age 10 and begin your 5 years in London, England
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Honestly i'm fine with [Continuing the year as you are now through monthly segment]
It's just i'm not sure if there'll be anything interesting to do?
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>>4349868
>>Continue the year as you are now through monthly segments
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>>4349868
>>Skip immediately towards that "fateful day" one year into the future
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>>4347719
>>4347767
>>4347860
>>4348126
>>4348213
>>4348495

During the time of slumber, your mind began to wonder now that the dangers looming over you has been successfully vanquished. Just what exactly was that just now? Who was that mysterious blue-skinned harpy? How did she know about you? How did you know how to answer her question so meticulously? What was that world called Valley of screams? What exactly is a Valley of Screams? Why was Senna trapped in such a place? Who was that mysterious draconic phoenix and why did you resonate with it so well? What was that strange weapon you pulled from nowhere?

There are so many questions that left your head spinning trying to recall them all. It all seems so tedious and taxing on the mind the more you began questioning what was going on. Perhaps it was connected to that topic the mysterious harpy mentioned, Reishi aka Reading the Heart wasn’t it. Truthfully you did feel more “Zen” than usual. As if the illusions and delusions of the world be it its lies to its deceits and half-truths no longer applied. Only the actions of a person are the truly honest reflection of the heart if not human nature entirely. Things like personal feelings and ulterior motives are merely masks known as personality.

That was the only thing you could honestly recall during that thought process. The power to hear the words conveyed in all of its forms, including thoughts and feelings regardless of its form or what “masks” is used to serve as the wall between them. Looking at it like that, it made perfect sense why you were drawn to Senna. How you know she was there without being conscious about it. As well as how to open a path to her, how to fix her broken heart, and many other events that partake at that moment. When you break it down like that, it all became clear.

Ultimately you decided to not ponder about it further. Seeing Ichigo and Tatsuki’s faces was enough to draw you back into the present. Theorizing all the technobabble and philosophical meanings were completely pointless once you see the worried looks upon their faces. Whatever secrets was opened by your actions or the full ramifications that were to come didn’t matter in the slightest. All you know that right now you’re safe and with your friends. And really, isn’t that enough to sedate/satiate you?
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>>4351655

Forming a soft smile before brushing the leaves from your hair, you let out a typical expression in lieu of your predicament. “ Yooooooooo guuuuuuuuys. Sorry for ditching you like that. I ended up needing a nap and had the weirdest dream. It was like a dream? But it felt pretty real.”

“HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUH?!?!?!” Tatsuki screams, angrily pinching your nose in response to the answer given. It was something that fit your stereotypical nature but it didn’t appease the tomboy in the slightest. “What do you mean that you were taking a nap?! Ichigo and I were worried sick thinking that you got into some trouble. Do you know far this ghost yard is?! And how can you be comfortable sleeping with the dead ?!?!”

“Calm down Tatsuki. Isn’t it enough that we found Haruto safe and sound?” Ichigo addresses in before pulling Tatsuki from you. Holding her arms back as she made loud rabid noises.

“I’m sorry that I caused both of you trouble. I really mean it. Please forgive me.” Without hesitation, you casually prostrate yourself onto the ground in an apologetic bow.

Seeing the genuine sincerity of your action and voice left Tatsuki letting out a loud cry before finally sighing in defeat as she slumps over. “Fine, whatever. Just don’t do something stupid like that again. You are the one who said that we should stick together after all.”
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>>4351656

Having now pacified your friends with your apology you quickly reach over to grab your instrument. It didn’t take you any time at all to start suddenly busting out a groove. Strangely playing a rather uplifting song that would be found at a birthday party or celebration. But you weren’t known to fight against the muse whenever it came to you. Following your directions, Ichigo got out the assortment of different tools and equipment for the games. Leaving Tatsuki to supervise as the three of you begin inciting your plan.

Although you played beautifully and the gang followed your every instruction, Senna for some reason wasn’t able to fully materialize. Something about her isolation must have weakened her tremendously as it was the only explanation you could give. Or perhaps it really was just a dream and you imagined it. Whatever the case, you didn’t let one setback discourage you from the task at hand. But in response to your unwavering resolve, the items in question began to strangely move on their own.

Letting yourself get deeply immersed in the music you didn’t pay a clear eye to the sight. Tatsuki naturally couldn’t see the ghost or whatever force was doing this. As for Ichigo, he seems to notice something rather strange emitting from the area. What he saw puzzled him as the hand moving the toys was that of a talon. But upon rubbing his eyes in disbelief, he would soon see the hand resembling that of a delicate madam’s. Leaving Ichigo to question to himself if he was seeing things or not as the three continue with the seance.

>What do you plan on doing for the whole year

>Write-in

>Also Roll 1d100 for Your choice test. The rolls will be counted to your progression, need at least three succession rolls for an average to favorable results depending on the roll score. But bonuses will be given for every additional roll that passes the succession.
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Rolled 37 (1d100)

>>4351660
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Rolled 60 (1d100)

>>4351660
>>What do you plan on doing for the whole year
Study ourselves and see if we can get Senna and birb girl out. Figure out this Reishi shit.
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Rolled 70 (1d100)

>>4351660
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Rolled 18 (1d100)

>>4351660
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Rolled 53 (1d100)

>>4351660
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Rolled 88 (1d100)

>>4351660
Play games and music. That's why we're here. Ask the spirit if it has any music requests on the oougi board.
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>>4351660
>>4351671
Supporting this.
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>>4351690

I mean if that what you want to do for the entire year sure but that's pretty...limiting don't you think?
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>>4351732
Oh this was for the entire year? I guess learn about ghosts with the gang, School year stuff, you know the typical.
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Rolled 21 (1d100)

>>4351660
>Plan of action: We'll study ghost related stuff and keep trying prove ghost to takemi. (If possible we could create a ghost/occult Club at school?) Make another friend [If anons are okay with it] Workout i guess, Hang out with friends
This is all I can think of, other ideas are appreciated
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Rolled 34 (1d100)

>>4351671
>>4352325

Supporting these. There's not much we can do as a kid and I doubt we have any real motivation to train yet.
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>>4351670
>>4351671
>>4351680
>>4351682
>>4351685
>>4351690
>>4351708
>>4351746
>>4352325
>>4352872

>60, 70 and 88

3 successions, nice. The 53 would've been enough as well if it was just school stuff you was doing rather than >>4351671

Also want to throw this out there but aside from your twin sisters you live with, you have an aunt and godmother who frequently checks up on you when neither your mom nor dad can do the job.

Going to introduce her soon, like real soon. Just wanted to drop the surname Gabrielli without it coming out of left field later due to the importance of the upcoming event.

Also got my math wrong, it would be 2 years not 1 for the timeline to fit. So that's why I'm counting the 88 rolls.
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>>4349878
>>4349904
>>4349954
>>4349961
>>4351015


Two years. A lot can happen in that amount of time. It doesn’t sound long when you read it out loud, but again it’s a matter of perspective. Take your life for instance. Ever since that day discovering Senna and awakening the mysterious bird-like entity Nahtigalǭ, you found your normal everyday life turned upside down. While it was nothing immediate after your time during the graveyard, you found yourself being able to see ghosts. For you who at the time couldn’t tell the difference between living people and the deceased, it made interactions rather complicated.

Thus you took to rely upon Ichigo to walk you through the process. Although, he wasn’t much of help himself since even he still has trouble distinguishing the living from the dead unless it’s pretty obvious like a blooded victim. Still, you could tell that Ichigo felt especially happy having someone who can truly understand what he was going through. It wasn’t something that could be talked about in school, less you wanted the other children to write you off being weird. Well, weirder than usual anyway. But that’s okay since you had your friends to look up upon.

Speaking of friends you met another person who spiritually aware. Her name you recall being Kyōko Haida, a rather quiet and solitary girl. She held the mysterious psychic power of divination. Most chalked it up to be having a good line of observation and intuition, but she swore that her power revolves around the five sights. Insight, Foresight, Clearsight, Farsight, and Hindsight. Nevertheless, you made a rather good impression with the cool beauty, eventually getting her hanging out with the gang.

With the three of you being able to see spirits, a certain someone was beginning to feel left out. At first, Tatsuki was the only one who couldn’t see a lick of a spirit. Causing her to be the skeptic of the group as time after time again you try proving that spirits were real to her. Gradually as time went on, her awareness of the supernatural became more acute and precise as time went on. Strangely for some reason or another, Tatsuki was developing her form of sixth sense the more that she hung out with you and the others. It wasn’t before long that she came to question what she knew as her world came crumbling down.

Aside from the strange abnormality nothing really out of the ordinary happened in these past two years. In between living the average life of an elementary schooler, you didn’t really have much to do. No real incentives or serious drives. The sole exception was finding more about that strange dream. Some part of you believed what happened was real. So real in fact that you couldn’t shake it out of your head. You wanted to meet Senna again and find out more about her and the mysterious bird lady.
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>>4352993

Thus you begin showing a greater interest towards spirituality, occultism, and mysticism. Finding whatever you can on the subject you embark down on the path. Following the necessary steps and sharping yourself accordingly whenever you had the time for it. To you, it was the only way you could think of in order to reach them. All other attempts prior didn’t show a lick of response much to your disappointment. The only thing that you have that could serve as a chance was the mysterious ability Reishi.

Aside from your music, this was the first time you genuinely put in any real effort in obtaining. Still, it wasn’t something that came to you relatively easily. In fact, the mysterious ability only showed up when you were brimming with “resolve”. Even then it often disappeared as quickly as it appeared, quite possibly due to your conscious unable to handle the strain. Over time, this power would solidify itself through patience and perseverance. Within the manner of six whole months, you found yourself finally able to consciously activate Reishi.

Manifesting in tandem to your unlocking of the ability was none other than Kazumi Sato herself. Unlike previously she was wearing what was otherwise called a Shihakushō (Garment of Dead Souls). Accompanying her side was a katana, in fact, it was the same katana you intuitively grabbed during the valley of screams. For some reason or another, it went into her much like those strange garbs. Aside from that, she recalled seeing a bird-like woman entering inside of her as well. Only revealing to Senna that her master’s composition is too weak to support her, so for the time being she was to reside in her till you could handle the burden for its immense raw power.

She also briefly explained that upon entering your body she felt relatively tired. Unknowingly falling into a slumber where she needed to recover. And it was that harpy spirit that helps nourished and restore her back to form before inserting herself onto Senna. During her slumber, she was kept aware of everything around her. Effectively alerting her of your every action and intention. Ultimately leading her to agree to help take the responsibility of housing the harpy spirit, simultaneously uncovering her name as Nahtigalǭ, Nighty for short.

But the strangest thing since her return was Senna developing the strange ability to materialize her form through the manifestation of autumn leaves. She called this artificial body a gigai, but aside from that, she didn’t have any real clues about it. Either way, it allowed her to interact with the physical realm and interact with Kishi, the physical matter that comprised the world. Unfortunately, all of these metamorphic changes took almost the entire year for her to be stable enough to fully manifest. Still, it was well worth the wait as Senna could at long last resume a semblance of her previous life, while simultaneously guarding you in Nighty’s place.
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>>4352997
Yeah
But when does the Wii come out? I wanna kick her ass in Wii Bowling.
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>>4352997

On June 17th, 1995. It was supposed to be an average rainy day. You were walking from the supermarket getting some supplies for your aunt Berenice Gabrielli. A woman that was known for being contemplative and analytical by nature, but as a result, she was rather talkative. Enthusiastic, bubbly, and downright sociable, Berenice was a true people person. Aside from her rubber mouth and wacky eagerness, you found her to be remarkably cool in light of her clumsy and curious nature. Often called the mad hatter, she was well known for her large assortment of skills as a notorious multipotentialite/pantomath.

Using her acute skills in the kitchen, Berenice was going to cook your favorite meal in light of certain circumstances. Your twin sisters Akami and Kuromi were far too preoccupied with their teenage responsibilities, your parents were called in a special business meeting, leaving you to your lonesome otherwise. Well, that wasn’t particularly true considering that Senna was always near. For better or worse. But then, how would your cool yet doting aunt would know?

With Nighty’s power, Senna was undetectable and imperceptible even to spiritually aware individuals. Thus cloaking her presence, only allowing herself to be noticed once dropping the veil or using her powers. You link this phenomenon to that of a noise canceler or the mute function of a speaker. Whatever the case, it made it easy to smuggle her from your family when she chooses not to remain inside your soul. Today was one of those times as she follows you from behind as you walk out of the supermarket.

>Hurry yourself to get the supplies back home through taking a shortcut
>Take your time getting home and exchanging small talks with Senna
>Use this time to practice “Reishi” by visualizing your surroundings while remaining aware
>Write-in
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>>4353083
>>Use this time to practice “Reishi” by visualizing your surroundings while remaining aware
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>>4353083
>>Take your time getting home and exchanging small talks with Senna
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>>4353016

The Wii is 2006, so 11 more years.

Anyway, this is one of the first divergences from canon. But I doubt I'll get any objections considering how the original Berenice was a complete nobody. Especially given how bonkers her Schrift really is. But you can already begin to tell there's an Alice in Wonderland kind of theme with your family heritage.

Also here is your siblings Kuromi and Akami
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>>4353083
>>Take your time getting home and exchanging small talks with Senna
>>Use this time to practice “Reishi” by visualizing your surroundings while remaining aware
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>>4353083
>Take your time getting home and exchanging small talks with Senna
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>>4353087
>>4353092
>>4353108
>>4353138

Little of A and B it seems, well in that case give me a d100 for Reishi.
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Rolled 48 (1d100)

>>4353143
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Rolled 82 (1d100)

>>4353143

Krishna bless this roll
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Rolled 52 (1d100)

>>4353143
Fuck, this is the day of Ichigo's mom's death. Here's hoping our reishi shenanigans will let us spot what's up. Alternatively our time spent with Ichigo has strengthened his own spiritual awareness just as with Tatsuki.
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Rolled 22 (1d100)

>>4353143
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Rolled 7 (1d100)

>>4353143
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>>4353143

Since I'm probably not gonna get any rolls that'll beat >>4353157 I'll tell you flat out that today is the day of Auswählen. And some serious shit is about to happen in Ichigo's direction.

So for flow sake, I'll open up another option.

>Head to the riverbank yourself with Senna
>Send Nightingale out to the riverbank and let her take care of it
>>????

Choose carefully
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>>4353196
>>Send Nightingale out to the riverbank and let her take care of it
Let the much more mature and experienced one handle it.
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>>4353196
>>Send Nightingale out to the riverbank and let her take care of it
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>>4353196
>Head to the riverbank yourself with Senna
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>>4353196
>>Send Nightingale out to the riverbank and let her take care of it
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>>4353208
>>4353209
>>4353220

Bird up intensifies. Alright with that case I'm going to get to writing now. Now you don't need to as this is completely optional, but you can roll a 1d100 for Nightingale's performance.
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Rolled 7 (1d100)

>>4353236
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Rolled 16 (1d100)

>>4353236
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Rolled 100 (1d100)

>>4353236
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>>4353247
Dam good performance!
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>>4353247
Ultimate borb
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Rolled 27 (1d100)

>>4353236
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>>4353247

JUST

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Rolled 87 (1d100)

>>4353381

Almost forgot, my roll
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>>4353247
Huh, neat.
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Rolled 97 (1d100)

>>4353236
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>>4353428
Pretty close.
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>>4353247
Birb to the rescue
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>>4353236
Update?
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>>4353143
>>4353236

>100 (87, 97)

“Well, looks like that went as smooth as we’d hope.” You reflect upon the shopping, holding the bagged ingredients for Tonkatsu, a Japanese dish that consists of a breaded, deep-fried/tempura pork cutlet.

In this case, you were going for the variant that included katsu curry, Spicy Stir-Fried Cabbage, and melon bread for dessert. Tonkatsu in all of its many variants was your favorite food. With the Sukiyaki and ramen being a very close second. Of course, although the name Sukiyaki means cook whatever you like, it was a dish best suited during the winter times rather than summer. As for ramen, it was something you usually have somewhat daily so eating it as a special meal while you to the t, it wouldn’t be all that appreciative of your aunt’s hard work.

But really with what you had in your bag gave way to housing all the different variants of Tonkatsu for you to enjoy. Such as the Chicken katsu, Menchi-katsu, Hamu katsu, and Gyū katsu. Most of it came down to different meats such as chicken, beef, ham, and fish, but each one has its special taste that got your heart all warm and soothed. Though eating just curry, in general, would’ve been alright to you since you enjoyed it. Speaking of enjoyment, you got yourself some onigiri rice balls and sakuramochi as an added bonus thanks to all of your stuff being on sale for a steal.

Not that money was a real issue considering your family finances. But considering your nature you took great incentive in learning how to budget your money well for your hobbies. A trait that Senna herself comments as something an “old man” would have and not a nine-year-old. To which you merely laugh off, not really finding it too off from what people label you as. For a kid of your age being so zen-like often made people treat you far older than you honestly should be. Though they are usually proven right by your performance and wit. But it left the question of if your current life was pushing you from enjoying your youth as any normal child should.

“Yeah, you would think there would have been a bigger line for the beef considering the quality,” Senna remarks, walking alongside you in her gigai form. She was assisting in gathering all the supplies back home. Although trained in karate enough to earn yourself a blue belt, it was rather presumptuous to leave a nine-year-old kid doing grocery shopping by themselves. Even if the place was within your usual traveling grounds.

“Even if we didn’t luck out, Auntie Bunny can make anything taste good. It’s always like I’m eating fine dining when using her skills or having the chief herself cook for me.” You nonchalantly let out a small laugh, putting your hands behind your head.
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>>4354819

“Thought you wouldn’t tell considering how much of a maverick your aunt is.” Senna chimes in, keeping her eyes on the sidewalk.

According to Senna apparently spirits with Reiryoku or at least the ability to access it freely require nourishment such as foods to replenish it. Otherwise, apparently all that was needed was water since spirits typically don’t get hungry. But again that was only towards souls who didn’t have spiritual power or underwent the eroding of their chain of fate. This was among the small stuff that Senna told you about during your frequent chats with the spirit. Truthfully, the terminology you learned from her was a bit much to digest at first.

Over time the knowledge became second nature to you as things progress. Where Senna got the knowledge however you weren’t sure. The same goes for those strange black robes whenever she exits her gigai. Like you Senna wasn’t sure about any of it, chalking it up to ghost intuition or something. You didn’t really press for her for answers since where it came from didn’t matter to you. Besides, with your laidback attitude, you generally forgot about the minor stuff anyway. More importantly, you could sense Senna’s own insecurity over her supposed fountain of information. So it was best to not pressure her over it.

As the two of you decide to the long way back home on this rainy day. With Senna holding the umbrella underneath the two of you, a strange feeling came across your neck. You weren’t sure why but you felt the intuitive desire to manifest “Reishi”. It was only recently that you managed to get it under your watch. Honestly, reading the thoughts and feelings of others carried a whole lot of baggage in itself. Especially with the mysterious application of reading one’s memories added to to the mix. Hence why you use the power sparingly.

Even so, for some reason, you felt like you needed to use it. As if something terrible was about to happen. It might be you being unsettled by the sudden shiver down your spine. Resulting in a deep case of goosebumps. Nevertheless, you chose to trust your instinct and believe that everything will be alright. The refinement you have done prior surely will keep your mind from being overwhelmed and lost in the sea of consciousness. At least, that’s what you believed from the bottom of your heart...and swore on your soul.
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>>4354821

Closing your eyes for a moment to get yourself centered, you slowly open yourself to your surroundings. Sharping your awareness upon connecting to the spiritual particles that also share the name reishi within the area. Your blue eyes start to glow underneath your eyelids, signifying your synchronization as you let go and resonate accordingly. As a result, you begin to manifest empathic perception in response to the emotions, mood, and temperaments you were currently reading through. True to your words you managed to keep yourself centered and retain your individuality in the sea of consciousness.

“Come to me, my impure children in the dark. Relinquish the power etched deep into your heart and become the fuel in my vein for my return. Now, return to your king. Children, tainted by the dark.”

What was that just now? In the sea of voices that you were perceiving, never before you felt such an imposing and bone-chilling tone. It nearly shook you down to your core as the empty voice fade. Before you could look into it further another presence comes your way. Seeing far into the distance you would catch the image of your friend Ichigo. He was currently running towards what appears to be a cloaked bob cut woman about to dive into the gushing riverbank. Following after the boy was his mother Masaki, currently chasing after him. Only to see a giant beast behind the bob cut woman making a rather sinister grin.

“ Nahtigalǭ!” You scream, immediately calling your spirit into the physical plane.

Immediately upon command, two giant wings form around Senna as her body was slowly engulfed by the wings. Instinctively covering her with those majestic feathers, Senna’s conscious begins to slip into slumber. the giant blueish golden wings broke into six seraphim-like wings. With the main wings obscuring Senna’s body, it signifying the shift between your spiritual companion to your guardian entity. Her exquisitely voluptuous form quickly came into the surface as Senna’s form recedes into Nahtigalǭ. Again solidifying the role Senna carries upon housing your powers.

Soon the wings open up in mere moments to reveal Nahtigalǭ in her human guise. Towering over you with her statuesque appearance, you feel her refined presence stream lying through the surroundings. Even the raindrops that were previously dosing the land suddenly came to an abrupt stop. As if the flow of time around you came to a complete halt. Not just time but everything stagnating in silent emptiness. Her crimson eyes slowly open up as her talon feet made contact with the ground.
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>>4354823

Slowly tilting her head towards you, she saw the concern look upon your face. Words at this stage weren’t needed as your feelings were already transmitted to the angelically draconic phoenix. Naturally, she too could easily sense the impending danger that was happening. And yet she was moved by your inner desire to protect your friends rather than follow self-preservation. Turning her head towards the direction where your concerns were located. All she did was take a deep breath before opening her mighty giant wings.

“Understood, my liege. I will take care of this, so wait here.” Although she didn’t need to say it, already coming to understand why you summoned her instead of going off yourself. It didn’t change the fact she said those words both as reassurance and a warning. For as powerful as she was, her lifeline was tied directly to you.

“Right. Stay safe...Nahtigalǭ” You smile, believing in your heart that everything will be alright. But you still felt the need to wish her luck before she takes off.

Once she saw you easily accepting her terms, a small smile cracks from her lips. With nothing holding her back, the blue harpy ascending forward towards the sky. Flying at incredible speeds, she quickly rose high into the air before jettison off towards Ichigo’s direction. Leaving the space around you as time soon resume. With the sudden return of the rain, you quickly felt yourself being pelted by the water. Running to somewhere safe you eventually took shelter underneath a rooftop on what appears to be some sort of candy shop. Bags in tow.

>Sit down on the bench and wait for Nahtigalo to return after she finished her mission
>Check inside for something warm to remedy the coldness of the rain
>Don’t linger for long and instead try to go back home asap
>Keep your Reishi up and try to find that mysterious voice again
>Write-in

(The grand fisher fight is going to be a one-sided slaughter-fest. But if you want a full description or just the cliff notes I'll be happy to give. )
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>>4354827
>Check inside for something warm to remedy the coldness of the rain

Yeah, I'd like to read about how grand gets trashed.
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>>4354827
>>Check inside for something warm to remedy the coldness of the rain
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>>4354827
>>Check inside for something warm to remedy the coldness of the rain
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>>4354827
>>Check inside for something warm to remedy the coldness of the rain
Making connections with all the important characters now
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>>4354827
>Check inside for something warm to remedy the coldness of the rain
Some hot cocoa.
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>>4354836
>>4354844
>>4354848
>>4354872
>>4354991

I'll write the cliff notes tomorrow about the entire battle with grand fisher. Right now I'm gonna address your time in the candy shop.
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>>4355003

In retrospect, you really should have asked Senna to hand you the umbrella before calling out your guardian angel like that. Whatever item that Senna has with her be it clothing or objects, they all seem to go into the same place that Senna herself goes to. And once she returns, everything that was in contact comes back unharmed in the slightest. You compared this strange occurrence to a walking storage closet. There was probably more to it than that but again it wasn’t something you fretted over with.

On that note, holding an umbrella while carrying all of your food would be a little more troubling than its worth. As you thought about it, the worries quickly went away as they came. If getting a little drench for acting the way that you did to save your friend was the price then so be it. Getting a cold from this was far better than the worst-case scenario for Ichigo. Although, according to Tatsuki, idiots don’t catch sicknesses such as a cold. As harsh as that was, perhaps there was some truth to it as you’re always relatively healthy like an ox.

Even so, you wouldn’t do anyone good testing your vitality. So with no other choice, you turn your head towards the candy shop. Given what you saw it was safe to believe that the place was open. So without further adieu you slowly march over, brushing across the sheets as you step inside. Walking inside the building you were met with a rather traditionalist style shop of different assortment and goods. Rarely you would find such a style in these times as everyone generally went for a more….modern approach.

Not really off-put by the design you merely start walking further inside, darting your eyes over to look for something to keep you warm. To your luck, you would see what appears to be a cup of instant hot cocoa. Now all you needed to do was to find a towel to brush yourself off after taking off your raincoat. Setting your stuff to the side you began unhooking your raincoat, revealing your standard choice of attire. Keeping things neatly clean you start to see if there was someplace where you can make the cocoa. Before you got the chance, someone begins to respond.
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>>4355085

“Hello, might I be able to help you?”Spoken from the back of the shop was that of a person. A calm yet mischievous middle-aged man. Walking casually from the hall his appearance was soon in full view. It was a shaggy blond-haired man wearing a green and white bucket hat, matching his dark green Shihakushō without an undershirt. Judging from his appearance it looks like he just got out of bed with those pajama-like clothing.

>Remember your manners before asking the mysterious person if you can use his tools to make some hot cocoa
>Request if you can use the phone and call your aunt that you’ll be home a little late as you camp in the candy shop waiting for your guardian angel
>Pay him no mind and continue window shopping
>Politely decline and apologize before stepping back out into the rain and finding somewhere private to hide
>Write-in
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>>4355091
>>Remember your manners before asking the mysterious person if you can use his tools to make some hot cocoa
>>Request if you can use the phone and call your aunt that you’ll be home a little late as you camp in the candy shop waiting for your guardian angel
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>>4355091
>Remember your manners before asking the mysterious person if you can use his tools to make some hot cocoa
Be a cool guy and make two cups for when Senna returns.
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>>4355106
+1
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>>4355091
>Remember your manners before asking the mysterious person if you can use his tools to make some hot cocoa
Ayy, it's Kisuke
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When we get back home we should call and check up on Ichigo.
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>>4355091

>Remember your manners before asking the mysterious person if you can use his tools to make some hot cocoa
>Request if you can use the phone and call your aunt that you’ll be home a little late as you camp in the candy shop waiting for your guardian angel
>Write-In: Ask him what his opinion on ghosts, doing it for a friend
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>>4355091
Cocoa please
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>>4355091
>>Remember your manners before asking the mysterious person if you can use his tools to make some hot cocoa
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>>4355106
>>4355135
>>4355198
>>4355453
>>4355791

Gonna be taking a little longer than I anticipated. But I have tally all of the votes and will be incorporating them in the big story update.
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>>4356560

“Sorry for coming in unannounced like that. My name is Haruto Shirota, and I was hoping to use your coffee maker to make some hot cocoa.” You quickly address yourself with a small headshake for a bow, keeping your laidback smile while rubbing the back of your head. “If you have an actual cocoa maker that’ll be nice. Or even somewhere where I can get some hot milk or water for one of those instant cocoa packets.”

“No need to fret, we have all the necessary tools to make some genuine hot cocoa. Though if you ask me I think pumpkin spice added onto the cocoa would really liven things up while keeping that zesty rich sweetness.” The strange shopkeeper explains, becoming you over to the side to follow him. “As for keeping with manners, my name is Kisuke Urahara. A pleasure to meet you, Mr. Shirota.”

Nodding in response you followed Mr. Urahara into the kitchen space. True to his word everything you could possibly need to make home-cooked hot chocolate was here. Wasting no time at all you gathered up the necessary ingredients and dwelled into making the special drink. Going as far as to take Mr. Uraraha’s advice you took the pumpkin spice that he handed you before ultimately brewing the substance. Keeping in mind of Senna, you made yourself an extra portion for her but soon made one more for Mr. Urahara as well as a token of appreciation.

“Hey, I know this seems rather odd to ask since I just met you. But what’s your opinion on ghosts, Mr. Urahara?” Keeping your hands on the hot chocolate, you carefully blow upon it, letting it simmer until it was cool enough to safely drink.

Having previously been touched by your kindness and graciously accepting the drink, Kisuke merely smiles after setting his cup to the side. “Well let’s see. Don’t really get asked such a question, so I never really put much thought into the matter. But I believe that everything houses a soul inside. The collective component that governs over life and what ultimately carries our very being into the next world once our physical bodies give out. So in a way, it’s only natural that ghosts would exist even if normal people can’t see them. After all, a “ghost” is merely the spiritual body that houses the soul that can’t be seen by those without a sixth sense.”
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>>4357767

There was a brief pause after his insightful explanation as you find yourself speechless. As if it was clicking with you far better than any of the scientific and rational explanation many others gave you, including Tatsuki’s explanation. Looking at you for a moment, Kisuke awkwardly coughs before tilting his head upwards. “Or so I’ve been told. So, might I ask precisely why you wanted to know?”

“No reason in particular. I know someone who is able to see such people. He’s a real good friend of mine. A little bit of a crybaby but he’s kind and sweet. Someone that you can always depend on when asked. So I merely decided on a whim to try and give indisputable proof that the supernatural, or at least spirits exist.” Taking a casual sip from the cup you stare nonchalantly against the kitchen walls. Your tastebuds quivered with excitement over the taste as you find yourself actually liking the addition of pumpkin spice into your drink.

“I see. Well, aren’t you the sincere and reliable little child. Looking out for your friend like that, I can’t say that I dislike that kind of thing in a person.” Kisuke teases, patting you upon the head as he simultaneously acknowledges your good nature. “So, who’s the lucky friend?”

“Ichigo. Ichigo Kurosaki.” You answer back, brushing off the pat as you continue to drink your beverage in peace. “I know the name sounds cute but make no mistake, my friend is a guy.”

“Ichigo huh, well I’ll be sure to remember that in the future next time I see someone fitting that description coming into my shop.”

“Oh! One more thing. Well, actually two things. First, do you think I can wait here until my other friend comes back from her important business? And secondly, do you think I can use your phone? I wanna call my aunt and let her know that I’m okay and will be arriving home a little late. The rain is really pouring hard and I don’t think it would be wise of me venturing out when it’s like this.”
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>>4357768

“I don’t see why not. Heck, if it comes down to it you can spend the night here. We got plenty of space and my associates are all very nice people so you have nothing to worry about.” Stroking his chin a bit, Kisume gives off a reassuring smile before pointing you in the direction to the telephone.

“Thank you, Mr. Urahara.” You nod, smiling back at him before running off to the telephone.

Having no trouble finding the device you start dialing up the number back home. After a few rings, you would be met with a familiar nonsensically whimsical tone of your Aunt Berenice. From the looks of it, she was doing her yoga practices while waiting for you to come home. Despite her age, the multicolored pink-haired woman appears as if she could be your eldest sibling or a young girl in her early twenties. She certainly has the chipper charisma and upper spirit to be an “eternal” eighteen-year-old girl.

After exchanging some small talk you immediately let your aunt know your current predicament. At least telling her about the sudden downpour of rain being heavier than either of you expected and thus needing to sanction yourself in the candy shop. Quickly alleviating her of her worries you told you that you were in good hands and if worst comes to worst you’ll spend the night. Taking your word for it, Berenice merely wishes for your safety above all else. Oddly enough making you somehow feel in some way...embracing a mother’s love.

>Wait at the entrance with a beverage in hand for your guardian angel
>Let your curiosity take head and start exploring the compound
>Stay on the phone with Aunty Bunny and asks her some things [write-in your questions if you have em]
>Write-in
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>>4357770
>>Let your curiosity take head and start exploring the compound
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>>4357770
>>Let your curiosity take head and start exploring the compound
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>>4357770
>Let your curiosity take head and start exploring the compound
Watcha got there Urahara?
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>>4357770
>>Let your curiosity take head and start exploring the compound
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>>4357770
Fucking hot. Aunt Berenice is a cougar.

>Let your curiosity take head and start exploring the compound
>Write-in
Ask if he has any preserved plums or mochi. How much is the cocoa?
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>Wait at the entrance with a beverage in hand for your guardian angel

Looks like everyone else's voting for a jump-scare from the Kido Commander
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Sorry for the delay, the rampant raining kept making my internet unstable, and with the power outage set me back a great deal with writing Nightingale's wild ride. For that, I'm deeply sorry. Just wanted to give an update so you know that I'm not dead and I'm still hard at work.

But with that out of the way let's tally the votes.

>>4357774
>>4357775
>>4357785
>>4357790
>>4357888

Okay, wandering it is. But you'll end up finding something important so to save time I'll throw another option

>Eat the strange orb
>Pick it up and show it to Kisuke to ask him about it
>Leave it be and continue wandering around
>Other [write-in]
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>>4360016
>>Pick it up and show it to Kisuke to ask him about it
MUST RESIST TEMPTATION TO EAT
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>>4360016

>Eat the strange orb

I'm sure it's just candy
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>>4360016
>Call Kisuke over to ask him about the item, it'll be rude to touch his stuff w/o permission.
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>>4360035
Support.
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>>4360016
>>Pick it up and show it to Kisuke to ask him about it
Kids don't eat marbles nowadays. Just dog food and laundry detergent.
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Honestly i wonder if Just eating rn would benefit us.
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What color is it? How does it look like?
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>>4360035 Changing to >>4360034
Fuck it, let's eat it bois
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>>4360092
On one hand, it sort of fits our laid back attitude. On the other hand, I don't know if pulling a Luffy is the best idea.
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>>4360173
How about we just pick it up and try analyzing the orb with reishi? For now
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>>4360016
>>Pick it up and show it to Kisuke to ask him about it
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>>4360016
>Pick it up and show it to Kisuke to ask him about it
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>>4360016
>Eat the strange orb
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>>4360173
>laid back = eating forbidden jawbreakers
Nah that's just retarded m8.
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>>4360016

>Eat the orb

YOLO
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>>4360031
>>4360071
>>4360309
>>4360358
>>4360034
>>4360130
>>4360372
>>4360624

Little of Column A and B it seems, alright. Writing. But give me a d100. Touching it alone would've provoked the act, I'll save the eating portion based on the end roll.
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Rolled 80 (1d100)

>>4360631
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Rolled 61 (1d100)

>>4360631
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Rolled 12 (1d100)

>>4360631

Here we go
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Rolled 17 (1d100)

>>4360631
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Rolled 23 (1d100)

>>4360631
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>>4360631

Posting the fight with Grand Fisher first since it has a good cut off point that you guys need to vote for )

Onose River, one of Karakura Town’s rivers, it was also near the speedway railroad networks. More or less it was a quaint and quiet place that was good to watch the river flowing. However, due to the state of the downpour, the river’s flow was especially dangerous for onlookers to view. Hence why there are fences near to block away others from suffering unfortunate accidents. Of course, nobody can truly prepare for every encounter nor foolproof anything. If that was the case then...people would never experience the sudden embrace of an untimely death.

In close proximity to where you were at the shopping market when you first sense the instance was a battle taking place. A young boy who was desperate in helping those in need. Pure of heart but completely naive as his spiritual powers have yet to fully developed to accurately perceive the difference between living and dead people. A mother who could see the impending dangers ahead rushing over to protect her baby boy. Unknowingly a soon to be victim to a malevolent force. And finally, the perpetrator who was fishing for some tasty souls to indulge upon. These three factors have come into place and tragedy was beginning to partake.

Normally the gap between the mother Masaki Kurosaki and the hollow Grand Fisher was of that of night and day, heaven and earth. However, due to an unknown factor, the power that would make her untouchable was soon about to disappear completely. Without the power that gave her the invincible shield, she was rendered helpless to her assailant. In spite of that, she didn’t hesitate to protect her child from the hollow. Using her body as a shield, Masaki manages to succeed in protecting her child through the pain.

Arriving at a battle that was intended to be a fight that the mother couldn’t win came a miraculous sight. A humanoid woman comprised of a dragon, a phoenix, and...a witch. Unable to be seen by either of the humans, it stood in front of the giant hamster with red bird-like hands and feet, blocking the tentacles with her giant bird-like wings. A cold deadpan stare was all that it gave, there was no nonsense coming from the avian avenger. Seeing the injury left upon Masaki, it quickly kneels to grab her and the unconscious Ichigo in hand, relying on her feet and wings to do battle.
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>>4360771

Confused yet frustrated at the sudden arrival, the hollow Grand Fisher proceeds to make its attack. But it was to no avail as even while holding the bodies of the Kurosaki family, the one known as Nahtigalǭ manages to easily avoid its attacks. Almost as the harpy was playing with the hollow. In reality, it was merely reading its movements, memorizing the patterns, and adjusting its timing with the tempo of the rhythm. Much like a leaf in the wind, the harpy dances through the concussion force, riding the current and giving no resistance to the pressure.

Achieving a smooth and fluid motion, Nahtigalǭ began making its counterattack. Using the giant oaf’s very own force and strength against himself, Nahtigalǭ strikes back with a much greater force with very little exertion on her part. With a simple snap kick to the face, the hollow received massive damage. Baffled by the harpy’s performance, Grand Fisher tries to extend its tentacles towards Nahtigalǭ, hoping to make contact and peak into her memories to shapeshift its lore into the one person that she couldn’t cut.

Unfortunately, Nahtigalǭ was far toon astute and calculating, under its keen observation the angelic bird saw the slightest of hints in Grand Fisher’s actions. Reading its intent like an open book, Nahtigalǭ casually walks over to Grand Fisher. Simultaneously avoiding its attacks while appearing like they were seemingly missing by a hare while she casually moves. Such graceful and elegant movements left Grand Fisher unable to understand what was happening. But one thing it was sure of was the impending fear that it felt upon being toyed with by the whimsical calamity that stood in front of him.

Quickly closing the gap between the two of them, Nahtigalǭ propped her leg to smack Grand Fisher not once but several times in a single motion. How many blows it gave was over a hundred in a single second. All of which managing to avoid scrapping the hollow mask as Grand Fisher was brought down to its knees. For the first time in over fifty years, Grand Fisher was left feeling a sense of fear and despair. Worst yet was the fact that Nahtigalǭ’s stone-cold gaze wasn’t even looking at him. As if she was staring closely at the horizon, observing her true enemy and taking a stand.

Enraged at the level of disrespect to not even being considered as an opponent, Grand Fisher did the unthinkable. Reaching over to its face, it began to barbarically claw out its mask. Going as far as to alert the harpy to the vicious ferocity now aimed upon her after having done such an act. Breaking its mask shot up to its spiritual power as its body was enveloped in bright red light. Producing a strong smokescreen, Nahtigalǭ blocks the force and debris with her mighty wings, not once batting an eye from her soul-piercing gaze.
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>>4360772

Awaiting for the harpy now stood a humanoid figure much like herself. Although far more burly to the point of being excessively bulky in comparison to Nahtigalǭ’s slender yet powerfully compact form. For reason unbeknown to herself, Nahtigalǭ immediately understood what has transpired upon this entity. It was an attempt towards breaking the boundary between hollow and souls, specifically shinigami as the method in this instance was Shinigamification. Lying in front of Nahtigalǭ was that of an arrancar...an incomplete Arrancar.

Despite its sudden surge of power, the results ultimately remain the same. In a hasty way of obtaining power, ultimately the boost was negotiable as the gap didn’t disappear in the slightest. All it did was make Nahtigalǭ curious as she was briefly caught off guard by the change. Resulting in a slight cut to her left shoulder, using her wings to keep her hostages safe. But even that didn’t matter as her skin wasn’t damaged. Resulting in causing some disappointment from Nahtigalǭ as it quickly deduces its abilities and skills.

Seeing that there was no point in continuing the fight any longer, Nahtigalǭ decides to take flight and leave. Before she got the chance to do so, Grand Fisher manifests all of its power into its mouth. Charging up a giant orb, it quickly disburses and reforms into a massive beam of condensed spiritual energy. Sensing this, Nahtigalǭ merely forms a fluffy feather tail to smack the beam right back at Grand Fisher. Instantly synchronizing with it as Nahtigalǭ could’ve easily dissipating it, neutralizing the attack. Instead, she chose to absorb and redirect it, magnifying its power immensely before firing back in the span of a couple of nanoseconds.

In a single flash, Grand Fisher was simply obliterated by its own attack. Even in its last moments, Grand Fisher wasn’t even acknowledged as neither a threat nor even prey to the harpy. Leaving it to receive the ultimate display of despairing disrespect as karmic justice falls upon the Pseudo-Arrancar. In receiving the attack there wasn’t a single shred of spiritual particles of Grand Fisher, only a smoldered mark was the only sign that it was once there. But Nahtigalǭ chose to drop back down to a safe spot underneath the roof of the train tracks.

Setting down both Ichigo and Masaki, Nahtigalǭ carefully looks at the subject. Ichigo was naturally was uninjured as he was merely knocked out. Masaki, on the other hand, has a large hollow print on her back, but aside from that, she was still alive. Slowly kneeling down to place her hand on the surface, Nahtigalǭ simply utilizes the spiritual particles around the area to naturally boost Misaki’s bodily functions, amplify and quicken her target’s healing process. More importantly, it siphons and draws out the hollowed essence that remains inside of her.
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>>4360776

Sucking the essence into herself, Nahtigalǭ retains the original incarnation of “White”. But more to it then that, she was also reversing the flow of whatever was siphoning Misaki’s power. Drawing the essence into herself alongside what appears to be a Silver of Stillness. Due to her tampering, Masaki’s life was safe, but both the original powers she carries and the remaining remnants of the hollow essence was now currently residing in Nahtigalǭ. Nevertheless, its job wasn’t done as Nahtigalǭ turns to Ichigo. Narrowing its stern gaze onto the orange-haired child, the harpy senses that the hollow energy that she took from Misaki still resides in him.

Shaping her hand into a knifehand strike, Nahtigalǭ aims to draw out the hollow from Ichigo and completing her mission. Before her hand would reach the chest of the child, a hand quickly catches Nahtigalǭ. Turning to see who was who interfered, it was none other than a slender and well-endowed woman of average height. She has dark skin, golden irises, and purple hair currently tied in a long ponytail. But was unsettling for Nahtigalǭ was not the smooth cat-like smile but rather the impressionable reiatsu she carries.

“Stupid Kisuke, you told me to check out that mysterious reiatsu that you managed to pick up. You didn’t tell me that I would be running into such an abnormality here….”The woman mutters, slowly raising Nahtigalǭ’s arm up into the air. “Sorry for the interruption. But I can’t exactly let you have your way with this boy. He’s connected in more ways than one. And I rather not put his father’s efforts to waste due to your meddling.”

“...Let go.” Nahtigalǭ whispers, warping the space between the two of them as her invisible reiatsu was becoming visible with great intensity. “I won’t let anyone interfere with my master’s wishes.”

“Is that so? Well, if you don’t back down and take a moment to reflect upon the situation. Then...I will have to be forced to stop you….Miss. Ah, I’m sorry, what was your name exactly?” The dark-skinned lass losing her grip while keeping formalities as she takes notice of the strange distortions around the area.

“Nahtigalǭ, but you can call me Nighty for short.” The harpy replies, backing away from the unconscious mother and son. Slowly walking over to the clear meadow.

“Well-mannered and polite, I like that. My name is Yoruichi Shihōin, and I prefer not to fight such a prim and proper lady if I can avoid it.” Yoruichi replies, walking behind to the open space as she prepares herself for the worse case possible.

>Respect Yoruichi's wish and return to your master
>Complete your mission by eliminating the hollow essence in Ichigo at all cost
>Humor yourself by fighting Yoruichi for now
>Write-in
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>>4360634

The 80 is enough to subjugate the orb to your will. If you wish to eat it, give me another d100 roll since it'll affect your body.
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>>4360779
>>Respect Yoruichi's wish and return to your master
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Rolled 56 (1d100)

>>4360788
Fuk it
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Rolled 14 (1d100)

>>4360788
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>>4360779
>Respect Yoruichi's wish and return to your master
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Rolled 43 (1d100)

>>4360779
>>Respect Yoruichi's wish and return to your master
>>4360788
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Rolled 68 (1d100)

>>4360788
You have truly exceeded my expectations, I did not expect a wall of text so big.
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>>4360779
>Respect Yoruichi's wish
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>>4360800

People wanted the cliffnotes of the fight so I thought I entertain them and make it worth the wait.
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4 rolls, one more allowed
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Rolled 88 (1d100)

>>4360788

>Complete your mission and purge the hollow from Ichigo completely

I'm curious to see what'd happen but I know the voters in vain
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Rolled 86 (1d100)

>>4360779
>Complete your mission by eliminating the hollow essence in Ichigo at all cost
Don't really want to do this but respecting her wish doesn't really sound right considering Nightingale's single-minded loyalty to her master here.

>>4360788
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>>4360799
Ehh, thinking about it I'll switch to
>>4360779
>>Complete your mission by eliminating the hollow essence in Ichigo at all cost
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>>4360790
>>4360799
>>4360802
>>4360818
>>4360822
>>4360826

Due to the red anon, we got ourselves a tie. So going to be requesting a tiebreaker from this one.

Also clearly we're completely beating a certain someone to the punch 6 years ahead of schedule.
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>>4360830
>we're completely beating a certain someone to the punch 6 years ahead of schedule
Oh shit.
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>>4360779
>Complete your mission by eliminating the hollow essence in Ichigo at all cost
I think it makes sense that a doll whose master is pretty green would get carried away if unsupervised. Plus she has no reason to trust Yoruichi in the first place.
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>>4360883

And that will clinch it. If you guys want cliff notes of the battle with Yoruichi then give me a d100, this will cover experience and skill, as the previous roll for Nightingale still carries over.

If you guys actually want to directly switch to controlling this fight instead then let me know.
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Rolled 95 (1d100)

Welp, let's see what happens Now.
>>4360902
Let's see
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Rolled 51 (1d100)

>>4360902
I'll wait for direct control for when Haruto learns to manage her personally
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Rolled 34 (1d100)

>>4360902
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Rolled 42 (1d100)

>>4360902
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>>4360908

Oh nice, that should be enough right
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Rolled 31 (1d100)

>>4360902

Yeah why not
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>>4360908
Birb > Cat
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>>4360919
Indeed
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>>4360908

Pussy Status: POUNDED
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>>4360902
>the battle with Yoruichi
What?

So you were going to tell us about King Fisher?
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>>4360968
Just scroll up?
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>>4360968

Un, I already covered Grand Fisher. If you mean if I am going to cover Grand Fisher's identity in the story. Well, Nightingale doesn't really care in the slightest. She saw him as inconsequential compared to the real threat that was attacking Masaki. To which she put a stop towards. It's just Grand Fisher's arrogance that couldn't take being ignored and outclassed.

Anyway, >>4360908 with this alongside the previous rolls, Yoruichi is going to be making a serious sacrifice in addition to getting her buttwhopped hard.

Rip Zanpakuto
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>>4360908
Can ANYONE stop this rampaging BIRB???
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>>4360986
That someone would be us, too bad we're not there, kek.
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>>4360902
>If you guys actually want to directly switch to controlling this fight instead then let me know
I'm not sure what Nighty's moveset is exactly, but I would want her to tell Yoruichi that she has nether reason to believe that the boy is better off keeping the Hollow-essence nor reason to take a sweet-talking latecomer at her word before rushing to attack.
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>>4361011

To Summarize, Nighty has power over the Rhythm and Tempo of all things. Subjugation and manipulation right down to the flowmotion. Anything that receives her waves and vibration through spiritual particles falls under the governance. Considering Haru's love of music, it's essentially a match made in heaven how his powers would manifest through Nighty.
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>>4361057
We still gonna eat the candy ball thing? I hope we do.
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>>4361069

We're eating it one way or another
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>>4361085
I think it's either a giant gumball (impractical) or a jawbreaker. Jawbreakers are pretty fucking sweet.
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>>4361093

I feel it's rock candy, it'd make sense given how strange it is
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I think it may be... Hogyoku

I mean just looked up Bleach orb on google, may be wrong
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>>4361229
*I mean I just*
Fix
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>>4361229
I hope not, Nighty might be pretty tough but I don't want the Espada showing up early and dogpiling Haruto.
Holding out hope that it's a mod-soul pill.
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>>4361288
There were two Hogyokus IIRC. I can't remember if Aizen nabbed Urahara's before he left SS or after though.
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>>4361288

Eh, I don't really see why it would really be a negative at this point considering we have just cockblocked Yhwach of getting Masaki's own power and we're the reincarnation of some kind of primordial soul singularity. I feel like the Espada aren't gonna be too much trouble all things considered
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>>4361319
Urahara's was put in Rukia after she gave her power to Ichigo. This is happening years earlier,so Aizen hasn't had the opportunity to get it yet. But he will most definitely come after us.
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>>4361229
Sounds spicy.
Wait do we get the option to eat other snacks too? I want Japanese Kit Kats and Talkkies?
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>>4361514
We could buy some at the shop if really want to, it'll be nice to give some to our friends
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>>4361596
We should definitely buy snacks for Ichigo and his mom. Maybe their family can come over for dinner.
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>>4360631
>>4360016

After finishing up your call with your aunt you set the phone back into its respective holder. Unsurprisingly things went relatively smooth, normally most parents would be rather abrasive to their child staying in a public abet strange location, even if it was due to harsh weather. But much like you, your aunt bunny didn’t sweat the small stuff. All that matters to her that you were safe and somewhere that she can find you if things go problematic. Because of her laid-back and easygoing demeanor, one often wonders if she was your real mom instead.

Now left to your own thoughts a reasonable concern began to cross your mind. On the off chance that you do end up staying for the night, it was rather important that you knew your location. The last thing you wanted was to be a bother to Mr. Urahara and having to ask where the bathroom is at three in the morning. While that’s a slight exaggeration, there was some serious truth in being aware of your surroundings. That and you like to find a secret place to meet back up with Nighty. Using that as justification you embark upon wandering the compound.

Again you weren’t met with any real surprises as you began snooping around. There were beds, a bathroom or two, a break room, a communication hud, and other general places that you would find in a quaint shop like this. Honestly, you weren’t sure what exactly what you were looking for when you first began your surveillance. Maybe something embarrassing or unusual considering that this shop was so oriental and traditional. In reality, it was more or less completely plain, almost taking out the fun of exploring.

As you reflect upon your mild disappointment, something begins to draw your attention. A slight pulse pulling you over, a strong compulsion urging you to follow that strange feeling. Almost in a slight trance, you navigated towards what appears to be an empty room. Inside the room was a black hole oozing out a strange flow of spiritual energy. Sparks of spiritual particles circulated from your fingertips as you arch your hand over to it. Reaching over in curiosity your hand passes through the black hole, latching onto whatever was inside and pulling it out.

Residing in your hand appears to be a strange bluish-purple orb encased in a beautiful glass-like container. It was something mesmerizing about it that cultivated your attention. A strange cool beauty that you haven’t seen anywhere. Slowly opening the container, you instinctively grabbed at the orb to further study it. At a glance, it looks no different than one of those wonder ball candy, thus you thought it was some sort of new type of jawbreaker. In your hand, the orb quivers, tempering itself as it emits a serene and tranquil vibration.
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>>4362160

“Hey! What are you doing over there?” Said a tall, muscular, lightly tan-skinned man as he was coming from the storage room holding some boxes. His eyes were obscured by his tinted glasses only adding to his strange appearance. His hair was cornrowed and he has a large handlebar mustache, which is connected to his long sideburns. Given his appearance, you think he would be a bodyguard or a wrestler with his strapping physique.

“Gah!” You scream, almost jumping from the side from the sudden appearance of the middle-aged man. Almost immediately you prop the strange orb into your mouth. Swallowing it instinctively with a loud gulp. Only after the act, you began to sweat bullets over what exactly you just did.

“I was just looking around and getting familiar with the place since I was going to be here for a while.” You politely remark, turning to face the man as you awkwardly brush your hand to the back of your head.

“Hmm, is that so? Well then, my apologies for the scare. My name is Tessai Tsukabishi, I am an assistant manager to the Urahara Shop. It’s a pleasure to meet you, young boy.” Tessai smiles, putting the boxes into their respective spot before giving you a friendly handshake.

“Haruto Shirota, a pleasure to meet you too.” You smile back awkwardly, taking his hand and shaking it. Feeling rather upset with yourself for eating the strange orb even if it was out of shock. “Sorry for wandering around unannounced. Honestly, I don’t think I was aware of my actions as it all became a blur.”

“It’s alright. You didn’t go anywhere that was troubling, and you’re quick to apologize. A fine young man indeed.” Tessai muses, stroking his chin as he looks at you. “Anyway, we should head back to the front shop.”

Following Tessai as ordered you made your way back to the front of the shop where Kisuke was waiting for you. Immediately you explained to the shopkeeper precisely what has happened. Astonishing Kisuke in the process as he listens closely to your story. Upon showing him the strange crystal, it seems to have disappeared completely. Disappointed at this you try to describe the strange orb to him. To which Kisuke made a more serious expression, a mixture of bafflement and concern that thing of all objects was subjugated completely without showing any signs onto your body.
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>>4362161

Softly forming a smile at this fact, Kisuke brushes off your concerns saying that it was nothing important. As well as waving the notion of having to pay for the hot chocolate and additional snacks that you wanted to get for your friends and family. On that note, Kisuke did bring up an interesting proposal for all of it. The laidback shopkeeper would ask of you of your services by helping him in his shop from time to time. Explaining in a way a child like you could understand that you carry with you strange powers and that in order for them to be properly refined that you needed a guide in order to oversee your development.

But he didn’t force it upon you as he wanted you to make the decision for yourself.

>Take Kisuke’s offer and lend your assistance in any way possible
>Ask for some time to think about it and enjoy your simple life a little longer until your teenage years
>Politely decline the request but willing to help from time to time as you find your own method of control

(The two 80 rolls alongside the previous 80 roll was enough to successfully pass fully integrating the Hōgyoku into yourself while retaining yourself and fulfilling what Kisuke always wanted in the canon. So adding another sign as we continuing off with our first big divergence from the main canon. )
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>>4362164
>>Take Kisuke’s offer and lend your assistance in any way possible
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>>4362164
>Take Kisuke’s offer and lend your assistance in any way possible
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>>4362164
>>Take Kisuke’s offer and lend your assistance in any way possible
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>>4362164
>>Take Kisuke’s offer and lend your assistance in any way possible
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>>4362164
>Take Kisuke's offer and lend your assistance in any way possible.
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>>4362167
>>4362171
>>4362204
>>4362254

The first one out of Ichigo's group to be associated with Mr. Urahara, nice. With that, I'm going to be making another timeskip after I post the battle with Yoruichi.

But before that, I have one important question to ask you.

>Stay within Karakura Town with Auntie Berenice
>Head to London with your family and spend the remainder of your childhood in the EU
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>>4362265
>>Stay within Karakura Town with Auntie Berenice
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>>4362265
Eh, I'll roll for it.
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>>4362265
>Stay within Karakura Town with Auntie Berenice
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>>4362265
>>Stay within Karakura Town with Auntie Berenice
With Kisuke's offer, I feel like it makes way more sense to stay and learn about the spiritual world and our part in it. If Kisuke talked about the importance of the Hogyoku at all, it'd be especially prudent to train under him since: the Hogyoku is way too powerful for us to not have a measure of control over, Aizen will be coming after us when he inevitably learns, and I imagine there's some amount of responsibility felt because we were the ones that ate the thing.
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>>4362265
>Stay within Karakura Town with Auntie Berenice
Did the thing we ate taste like anything?

>>4362275
I think the thing we are was a dud.
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>>4362275
We've screwed with the canon of Bleach pretty badly so far. I'm going to love seeing all of the small and big changes that will bring in the long run.
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>>4362265
>Stay within Karakura Town with Auntie Berenice
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>>4360902
>>4353236

>95
>Previous roll 100 (87, 97)

“Ridiculous...” The blue-skinned harpy mutters scoffing underneath her breath as further herself from the unconscious mother and her son.

“Hm? And what pray tell is so ridiculous about humoring li'l ol' me with her request?” Yoruichi playfully remarks now having gotten her away from Ichigo for the time being. But deep down she knows that she won’t be able to walk away from this confrontation with the usage of mere words.

“Excuse me, but you give no reason to trust you nor give any real convincing arguments over why I should ignore my master’s wishes and not protect that boy. Having fought that creature previously and understanding what “hollows” are...I have no intention of leaving this job half-assed. Especially considering had I not stepped in, that boy’s mother would’ve died. So again, don’t interfere with my work...you sweet-talking latecomer.” Nahtigalǭ retorts, still keeping her eyes locked with Ichigo as she senses the brunt of the entity known as White residing in the boy.

“And what if I refuse your request?” Yoruichi queries, trying to stall for time while genuinely getting a read of the mysterious entity. What was in front of her clearly wasn’t a hollow nor a shinigami, but for some reason, it carries a mixture of spiritual pressure coming from a multitude of races.

Clicking her teeth in an annoyed tsc, Nahtigalou seemingly disappears from sight. Almost confusing the dark-skinned woman into thinking it was one of the high-speed movement techniques such as Shunpo or Hirenkyaku. When in reality Nahtigalou was using pure raw leg strength in tandem to adjusting her body to reduce all manner of resistance and drag to fluidly appear behind her without making a sound. Already shaping her hand into a knifehand strike, the harpy aims incapacitate Yoruichi with a sharp chop to the neck.

“...I’m done beating around the bush.” Nahtigalou scoffs, narrowing her eyes as she smacks Yoruichi by the neck. As the dark skin girl smiles, Nahtigalou’s crimson eyes only narrow at already realizing what happened.
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>>4362493

“Now, now little bird. You shouldn’t lose your composure and be quick to strike, especially from behind. You’re making me remember my cute apprentice way back home in soul society.” Continuing with her sass Yoruichi nonchalantly blocks Nahtigalǭ’s impending punch. A loud crackling utters from the palm from the friction between the talons. “But I guess it was foolish thinking that I could get you to back down with words.”

With that brief exchange so began the fight between Nahtigalou and Yoruichi. Neither one was willing to back down as Nahtigalou would often try to go after Ichigo. Only for Yoruichi to obstruct her path and bring her advancement to a swift halt. If not kicking her back further away from where she began previously. Thus annoying the humanoid bird as she continuously tries again and again. But each attempt she did to reach for the boy, Yoruichi would use her Shunpo and immense speed to counteract all of Nahtigalou’s attempts.

Slowly Nahtigalou comes to the conclusion the only way of completing her mission was to crush Yoruichi Shihouin. Having registered the catgirl as a serious threat alongside being a massive pain in the butt, Nahtigalou took flight both figuratively and literally towards Yoruichi. But even with her aerial maneuverability and aerodynamic fluidity being at their highest, Yoruichi was still able to miraculously get the jump on the harpy. Delivering a series of strong, stunning blows onto Nahtigalou as she aimed for every possible weak spot she could find.

In a contest of speeds, Nahtigalou was completely outmatched as she quickly found out after tanking barrage after barrage of blows. At the same time, Yoruichi was left with a perplexing problem as each one of her blows she was met with unrelenting resilience and adaptability. In Nahtigalou’s neverending perseverance, her feathers began memorizing the strength and force of Yoruichi’s powerful blows. Her innate toughness which was already on par with that of iron quickly shot up as Yoruichi’s through onslaught was the necessary means for the doll to “refine” herself in this battle.
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>>4362494

But what kept Nahtigalou in the fight more than her extremely durable body was her unbreakable resolve. It also helped that Yoruichi was rather rusty in her combat as a hundred years of lying in the shadows didn’t give her many opportunities to fight. Even so, the experience between the two was as of night and day. So with that in mind, Yoruichi was left rather perplexed at the fact that all of her blows should’ve put down Nahtigalou. Yet here she stands, continuing to strike at the goddess of flash.

Over the course of the battle did Yoruichi finally figured out the problem. Anatomy very much like that of a Zanpakuto Spirit if not arguably an exact copy though at the same time it wasn’t. It dawns upon Yoruichi just what kind of creature she was dealing with. In relation, Nahtigalou was learning how Yoruichi fights and how to properly utilize her powers. Having stuck to a mixture of hand to hand combat and manipulation of her feathers, gradually the flow of the battle starts to fall upon Nahtigalou’s lap. Symbolizing this, Nahtigalou took a fighting stance akin to Yoruichi’s.

Through utilizing Reishi (霊視, Reading the Heart) during the entire battle, Nahtigalou was able to read the actions and movements of Yoruichi in addition to her thoughts and feelings. At first, Yoruichi was far too quick and nimble for Nahtigalou but in this battle prodigious entity began to awaken to her potential. Remarkably accelerating her growth and development, Nahtigalou’s battle senses continuously evolved to a new plateau. With her escalating combat capabilities, Nahtigalou soon reaches a level where she could finally trade blows with Yoruichi equally.

Although merely the reflection of yourself, Nahtigalou demonstrates the same exceptionally immense potential that lies deep within you. Instinctively yet meticulously Nahtigalou began adapting to Yoruichi, quickly improving her fighting skills and battle tactics. Punch by punch, kick by kick, Nahtigalou matched Yoruichi move for move. Soon equaling her in strength while the latter finally broke out of her hundred-year rustiness fighting such a clever and tricky opponent. Before she realizes it, it was already at the state where Nahtigalou has reached the level of skill Yoruichi demonstrated one hundred years ago.
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>>4362499

Left with a troubling predicament, Yoruichi releases a rudimentary after having deemed the prodigious talent and innate ability residing from her master that Nahtigalou carries to be far too dangerous to be taking her lightly. But also it was due to the fact that Nahitagalou’s defenses have become too strong for Yoruichi to batter without injuring herself in the process. But that wasn’t the only reason as she senses something else against an opponent who’s mind for battle was being unconsciously sharpened with each passing second. It was if Nahtigalou herself was evolving in lieu of the impending danger that was in front of her.

By the time Yoruichi realize this, it was already too late as Nahitgalou accumulated enough knowledge on Yoruichi to accurately analyze and deduce her fighting style down to the tiniest detail. Perhaps the scariest aspect was when Yoruichi attempted Hanki to get around the Vitalität (死体回生 (バイタリティー), baitariteii; German for "Vitality", Japanese for "Corpse Regeneration") which gave Nahitgalou her immense recovery abilities akin to high-speed regeneration, it was counteracted with a similar application.

In tandem to stopping her motion, Nahitgalou demonstrated a high-speed technique of herself known as Flucht (影一足 (フライト), furaito; German for "Flight", Japanese for "Shadow Step"). It was based on the principles of Shunpo but by using spiritual energy and/or particles around her surroundings, Nahtigalou was altering the center of gravity and inertia. Through the bending of space, in addition, she was able to neutralize all factors of friction and resistance. Thus, it was more resemblance to Hirenkyaku while simultaneously being different. Once again demonstrating an ingenious mind and boundless imagination...that only a child would possess.

Yoruichi was finding herself at the end of her ropes as Nahitgalou thoroughly took control of the fight as it becomes apparent that her curiosity and desire to purge herself of ignorance is what kept her from unleashing her full power. Hence why she chose to fight in an aggressive, straightforward kind of way. All to draw out all of Yoruichi’s skills to learn from akin to adaptive muscle memory and accelerate her development. At her current level, Nahitgalou was fully able to utilize the pattern and rhythm memorized she thoroughly analyzed from Yoruichi to counter all forms of attacks while simultaneously punishing her with an attack of her own.
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Just caught up on this and oh boy this is wild. we are really messing with aizens plans so bad. if i remember correctly aizen needs the hogyoku to make real espadas and he only got that cause it was put in rukia. Also were fucking everything with ichigo. on that note arent we super nerfing ichigo if we take out all the hollow from him?

also enjoying this so far. its a fun read.
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>>4362524
Eh, it doesn't really matter if we depower him, Ichigo is a better side character then a protagonist anyway.
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>>4362504

Developing Blut Kelch (血流 (ブルートケルヒ), Burūto Keruhi; German for "Blood Chalice", Japanese for "Blood Flow") from the knowledge and experiences of Masaki’s Blut in both forms to augment her biology and senses, Verstecken (隠す (バースチーケン) German and Japanese for Hide) from Grand Fisher’s incomplete Hierro and White’s complete form, Verschlinger (食い (バースクリンジャー) German for Devourer, Japanese for Eat) from a hollow’s ability to suck and absorb draw out souls but there was something else added onto it as it was more natural akin to Nahitgalou’s origins, Atem (気功 (アーテム); Ātemu; German for Breath, Japanese for Spirit Cultivation) the Spirit/life Governance skill, Besitz (持参気迫 (せんりょう), bezits; German for "Possession", Japanese for "Taking the Soul") the Ability Integration skill, and lastly Anschirren (活用 (アンシーレン) German for Harness, Japanese for Utilization) which was basically how the Quincy’s utilize Reishi. In the battle with Yoruichi, Nahtigalou developed several versions of other racial abilities that directly tied in tandem to her true origins. Furthering Yoruichi’s confusion as she continues to evolve.

Using the spatial manipulation now forged into the racial ability Herrschaft (規則 Kisoku, German for Dominance, Japanese for Rule), Nahitgalou further cements her superiority onto Yoruichi as she became untouchable. Like a mere ghost, Nahitgalou became incorporeal even to Spirits such as Yoruichi as all of her attacks pass through Nahitgalou. As the bird puts it, the technique essentially "postpone the dimension in which they exist", allowing it to become the ultimate spear or the ultimate shield depending on usage.

With one finishing swipe, Nahitgalou applied the Herrschaft into a blunt blade, slashing through Yoruichi while delivering non-lethal trauma to the shinigami. What was more impressive was the fact it was applied faster than Yoruichi could use her favorite technique, the Utsusemi. Truthfully, it wasn’t that Nahitgalou was faster, but rather she saw through all of Yoruichi’s tricks and sharply predict where she would hide. Thus in one fell swoop, Yoruichi was brought down to her knees as the acclimated exertion and stockpiled damage all came crashing down.

Standing victorious in the long drawn out fight between combatants, Nahitgalou crosses over towards Yoruichi. Having run the area thin of its spiritual energy in between the fight, Nahitgalou acknowledges Yoruichi’s strength as it was her own tenacity that overcame it. In order to keep repairing herself long enough to adapt, the harpy instinctively adapted by applying the principle of Seele Schnider through her blows to steel the energy needed to repair herself until she was strong enough to claim victory.
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>>4362562

Towering over the worn-out shinigami, Nagitgalou’s eyes glow an ominous crimson shade as the sensation of death looms over Yoruichi. “I have no intention of killing you nor the desire to flat out destroy your Saketsu and Hakusui. With that in mind, the best way to neutralize your threat level to me and continue my mission is to rob you of the ability to use your shinigami powers.”Nahitgalou explains, giving curtesy to the fighter as she thoroughly tells her why she was defeated despite being the more experienced combatant.

“Fred not, from what I read from your heart and mind through Reishi, so long as your Saketsu and Hakusui remain, your shinigami powers will replenish themselves and return over time. But the process of doing that safely sacrifices efficiency and time. A time that I can’t afford to waste.
Instead, all I am doing is siphoning your Reiryoku, directly from the body while avoiding harming your body. Recovery of Reiryoku is far easier and quicker than the loss of shinigami powers.” Even as she speaks Nahitgalou was drawing more spiritual power into herself like a sponge. Leaving just enough for Yoruichi to get by, Nahitgalou’s attention back to Ichigo.

Walking over to finish the job that she set herself to do, Nahitgalou reforms her knifehand strike with the sole intention of diving into Ichigo’s soul and drawing the hollow essence into herself. However, in a manner that would catch even Nahitgalou off guard, a kodachi slams itself into Nahitgalou’s chest. Unphased by this, Nahitgalou turns her crimson eyes to Yoruichi, emitting a sharp glare at the last act of defiance.

“...You should know that is pointless. If anything, you should be ashamed for not using that blade’s full power on me when you had the chance.” Nahitgalou berates Yoruichi, reaching over to pull the weapon out of her chest. But upon touching it, a pulsating sensation quickly erupts, knocking her off-balance.

“Sorry, but my Zanpakuto and I both know that I’m far stronger without it through Hakuda. A real shame since it became a daily ritual pacifying my sword since she always sulks because of it. So, this is really bittersweet when I say this is the one time where I’m thankful that I know how to transport my weapon from a vast distance using kido.” Yoruichi slouches over, really kicking herself for not using Shunko immediately, and suppressing her reiryoku to avoid alerting as many people to the world of the living as possible. But even then she knew that her current state, somehow she was unable to defeat Nahitgalou.
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>>4362565

“I’m not sure what you are exactly, but you operate much like that of a Zanpakuto. Specifically, one that successfully managed to manifest itself into the physical world. Typically that’s a sign that one is capable of Bankai as they’re fledglings for Captain-Class. Regardless, if I transfer the vast majority of my shinigami powers into you...then just like an Asauchi, my essence will print into you and warp your sense of self. I can guess you know what means…” With a cheeky smile, Yoruichi watches her Zanpakuto fades into the harpy as she feels her shinigami powers weakening.

“...Don’t get cheeky with me, you damn cat!” Nahitgalou screams, flaring out an ominous crimson Reiatsu as it blows away everything in the surrounding area including Yoruichi. Doing this further weakened the struggling Nahitgalou, but she didn’t care. Meanwhile, her crimson eye turned golden, the sclera becoming black as her bird-like pupils became slit like a feline.

With her remaining strength, Nahitgalou flies off using a mix of her wings and Flucht to close the distance between herself and Ichigo. Through careful precision and graceful execution, Nahitgalou injects her hand into Ichigo. In her search, however, she wouldn’t exactly find what she was looking for. The inherence that would one day become Zangetsu she previously sensed wasn’t in reach. Only the original components that would comprise White as it reforms to attack Nahitgalou. Feeling bamboozled, Nahitgalou silently completes her mission, drawing the essence into herself before forcibly ejected to the real world.

Returning to the surface, she would find her body ejecting Senna as the Zanpakuto severed the link between her and the doll. Yet that wasn’t the only thing that was ejected as the Zanpakuto Mirokumaru was now residing in Senna. Without a body to house her form, Nahitgalou began to fret over the full ramifications over her full form of being on the outside world. In a violent flash, the winged harpy descends into the darkness. Both out of the preservation and safety of her master, but also due to the effects of her actions. As she soon falls into a deep slumber.

-fin-
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>>4362557

I wouldn't worry about Ichigo. He had his power taken by Ginjou, Yhwach, and erased his own powers via Mugetsu yet they all keep coming back at full strength one way or another. And this is no different as all you did is extract the original White from him. His hollow powers aka Zangetsu are still intact.

>>4361319

There are two hogyoku, Aizen doesn't merge his with Kisuke until his return to Hueco Mundo after retrieving it from Rukia.

>>4362393

It's hard to describe, but it tastes like all the things you could ever desire in one bite. With a rather cold aftertaste.
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>>4362590

On that note, I have some good news and bad news.

Good news you made yourselves a hybrid Zanpakuto comprised of Shinigami, Hollow and Quincy powers in addition to its original bount-esque characteristics/abilities


Bad news Senna has been ejected from it, meaning Nighty can't come out like she normally could till you're strong enough to handle her full power

And this time Senna can't rejoin with Nighty. But if its any consolation, you "did" develop fullbring-esque abilities in Besitz and Atem as well drawn another Soul King portion into yourself aka Spirit King's gullet. Of which when you remember the translation of Garganta means throat, it's hilarity in hindsight for happenstance

But that just means more training for you since you can't cheat out Nighty for the time being.
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>>4362574
Cheesus Christ man, be careful to not suffer a burnout from all of this writing
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>>4362605

Noted. but I''m thinking this serves as a good enough epilogue considering based on the votes here

>>4362266
>>4362274
>>4362275
>>4362393
>>4362426

We won't be going to the West Branch any time soon. So we can jump cut to the present times in the next thread. I just need to tally up a roll session to see how hard you train for the next 6 years.

1d100 like always.

IEither way, you're gonna have to deal with having a pet cat to look over till she regains her shinigami powers fully.
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Rolled 96 (1d100)

>>4362622
Did someone say 1d100!?
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Rolled 18 (1d100)

>>4362622
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Rolled 77 (1d100)

>>4362622
>>4362630
Good lord, Haruto is a monster
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>>4362630
so were just god right? i dont think weve used any rolls save for one below like 70.

>>4362604
also you sneaky bastard i was gonna propose we just become a jojo character with nighty as our stance, cause shes clearly above the level of a soul reaper captain apparently.
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>>4362649
You just wait till we roll a nat 1 in a fight against someone like Aizen.
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>>4362657

A rusty soul reaper captain that didn't use the full power of Shunko cause she's not an idiot. She went in fighting blind and merely toying with Nighty thinking she wasn't a threat. Big mistake on her part cause when she finally got serious Nighty already progressed into a fighter capable of bringing her down.

But no more of a god as Ichigo, Ginjou Or Hikone
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>>4362677
even at that its still a rusty captain but fair enough with the point about her holding back. honestly the only thing that would really get me bitching is if nighty could some how take on kenpachi lol.
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>>4362691

Kenpachi scales himself subconsciously to whomever he's fighting. If Nighty could take on Zaraki it's because he drops himself to her level. Which is just another way of saying "Fuck power levels"
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Rolled 17 (1d100)

>>4362622
I hope Senna is fine.
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Rolled 21 (1d100)

>>4362622

Well here we go
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>>4362699
Kenpachi is the Chuck Norris of Bleach
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>>4362590
We should ask the candy shop man if he has anymore.

Is Senna ok?

>spoiler
Am confused. So gullet is the spirit king, and Garganta is the throut to Huako Mundo or however you spell it?
So the spirit king resides in the land of Hollows???

>>4362622
What will be the current date for the next update? Will we have established the Occult club yet?

>>4362792
>Kenpachi tries to fight the sun soon
>Soul Society has to build a new one
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>>4362809
It seems like I have too much time
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>>4362622
when's the next update?
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>>4362809

Garganta is a Spanish translation for throat. Sorry if I didn't make that clear, but I thought everyone knew that. As for the soul king, you got a body part in yourself, the gullet.

>>4362897

....uh I just gave a story update to the fight. I'm going to be writing the epilogue post or opening to the next thread within the next 1-2 days. You know if nothing goes wrong.
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>>4362955

Forgot to mention, Senna is fine. Yoruichi and Isshin are gonna be carrying everyone back to the shop. Well, mostly Isshin. Yoruichi is out for the day.
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>>4362962
Good to hear Senna is fine, she is our 1st ghost friend
>>4362955
You did swell today and hopefully everything goes well within the next 1-2 days.
Have a good day
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>>4362891
Pefect
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>>4362962
Will Haruto get to say hi to cat lady?
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>>4362955
This thread has been super confusing. The updates don't really follow each other logically, too much jumping around
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>>4363230

That was a fault on my part since I didn't think I would end up fracturing things like this when originally taking into account the separation between you and your doll. I'll try to manage that better in the future.
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>>4362630
>>4362649

After thinking about it first hand, I have to ask based on preference on what sort focus you put on your training for the next 6 years.

>Focus on your original inherent power (Bount/???)
>Learn the ways of the Shinigami
>Learn the ways of the Quincy
>Risk yourself as you learn the ways of the Hollow
>Balance yourself by equally focusing on all the sources of your powers
>Dual Wielding Hybrid (Choose two sources you want to focus on)
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>>4364096
>>Dual Wielding Hybrid (Choose two sources you want to focus on)
Bount/Hollow
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>>4364096
>>Focus on your original inherent power (Bount/???)
I'm assuming this will help us get our doll back faster, and she's been our greatest source of power thus far. If it was any other option, I'd go for the Hybrid but considering our original power goes beyond just the Bount side, I want to go all-in here.
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>>4364096

>Balance yourself by equally focusing on all the sources of your powers

Seeing as we have a 96 I figure getting the work spread evenly will make sure not one aspect of power holds more sway than the other
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>>4364096
>Focus on your original inherent power (Bount/???)
It would be nice not to become a complete mess of different powers. Yes Ichigo, I'm looking at you.
Also, can we get some more Quincies that aren't straight up evil?
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>>4364096
>>Focus on your original inherent power (Bount/???)
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>>4364120

We are ALREADY a complete mess of different powers, just roll with it. I'd like to keep all of them sharp and not have to deal with the pain of trying to bring the rest of our abilities up onto the same level as just one.
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>>4364144
Or we could combine it all into something entirely new. I curse Kubo for giving Ichigo Quincy powers, he used them only once.
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>>4364154
Oh, and also there's Ichigo's fullbring, but we don't talk about the Lost Substitute Shinigami arc. The only thing that I consider good about that arc is Riruka.
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>>4364154

If you wanna combine the powers all into something new then that would entail balancing them out to some degree. But then again perhaps the plot rock we've eaten will handle the process...actually I am very curious as to it's effects on us seeing as we completely absorbed it without any noticeable sign it's there
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>>4364169
>I am very curious as to it's effects
It makes Aizen cry
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>>4364096
>Focus on your original inherent power (Bount/???)
>Risk yourself as you learn the ways of the Hollow
Hehe Cero pew
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>>4364096
for the memes id yell were the fucking avatar!
but in reality it would probably be better to focus on the more inherent ones.

BUT I WANNA BE THE FUCKIN AVATAR!
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>>4364169
hogyoku make plot go snap haha
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>>4364096

>Balance yourself by equally focusing on all the sources of your power
>Then try to combine them into a single form with your bount powers being the centerfold and medium

As much as I want to become a beast with our bird, >>4364144 has a good point. But i think doing >>436415. Would be a good compromise to the bount votes
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>>4364096
>>4364109
>>4364253
QM's written in the discord that focusing on Bount shit means all the powers we've taken will be easier to refine. The drawback is that we'd have to refine those powers during plot-time after the timeskip so it's more dangerous to train them. I think that's actually a better way to go about things. We'll be going directly against even more samples of the sources of those powers. Whether by analysis or absorption, our improvement rate should be pretty damn high.

Plus I think it makes for a decent niche to fill in at the beginning of the story, focusing on something none of the other guys have. And with each enemy type, we focus on a powerset more and integrate it into the Bount shit before moving to the next one. Might make it a more natural progression for fusion.
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>>4364096
>Focus on your original inherent power (Bount/???)
A stable baseline sounds nice
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>>4364096
Welp, this escalated quickly this quest kinda remembers me of bleach full kubo quest
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>>4364097
>>4364120
>>4364123
>>4364228
>>4364236
>>4364327
>>4364107


Tallying up the votes it seems focusing on your innate ability over tackling any of the other blatant abilities gained from the quest so far is the priority. Fine with me, though like >>4364285 pointed out you will get the chance to train and refine those other powers later down the line if you so choose. Even going as far as to do >>4364109 >>4364144 >>4364154 >>4364169 >>4364253 in the future.

I'm going to use the 77 for your physical conditioning and combat training but if you want to try and see if you can beat it then you can roll. If it doesn't you'll have to take the max roll from that chain.

=======

Also thought I should tell you first hand that I decided that since you stole White from Ichigo, you inadvertently awakened his Quincy powers and actually inscribed a Schrift.
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>>4364561

B- The Blade

-Currently in its rudimentary stage thus capable of evolving over time.
-Parallel to “Soul Distribution Power” The Blade can "impart" their power onto any individual that is within their presence or connected to them. Functionally operating like an Asauchi it is only the means for one to draw out and/or conscript their latent abilities if not developing them entirely if said individual subconsciously desires it. Turning the power given to them into their own strength as the imprint is modeled into a proper vessel.
- Unlike “Soul Distribution Power” it cannot take from others, in exchange, The blade can never be truly “taken” or “broken”. Regardless of circumstance or condition, any power bestowed upon by “The Blade” or is housed within the individual will return to them. Even if absorbed, negated, erased, changed, reversed, bypassed, destroyed, etc, it will always return in peak optimal fashion so long as the individual desires it in their heart and resolved enough to make it a reality.
-Because of The Blade’s True Nature is one and the same with the individual, the user can essentially “wear” the power lying within in separate or amalgamated form. While it can materialize in a suitable form such as a weapon, the individual clad themselves with the power, essentially “becoming the blade”.
-A byproduct of the blade is that one can read the intent and actions of an individual. Operating on the same wavelength and properties as Reishi (霊視, reading the heart).


In retrospect it serves as an in-story reason for how Quincy Zangetsu managed to suppress and serve as Ichigo's powers, as well as factors like the Final Getsuga Tensho/Mugetsu later down the line. And follow suit on that original incarnation of how Ichigo's friends awaken their powers without it being allegedly a mix between him and the Hyogaku
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Rolled 10 (1d100)

>>4364561

Yeah alright I'm willing to give it a go
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Rolled 3 (1d100)

>>4364561
>>4364586
fuck
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>>4364586

Oh God of fuck what have I done
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>>4364571

I'm an idiot for not having this mentioned way earlier but

SP 6/6
ESP: 3/3

based on your performance this thread. The rules on how to use SP is already in the document.
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Rolled 35 (1d100)

>>4364561
Fucked up my roll.
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Rolled 86 (1d100)

>>4364561
>>4364586
>>4364592
I'll salvage this, witness me.
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>>4364600
BASED GOD
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>>4364600

Are you perhaps a prophet?
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Rolled 37 (1d100)

>>4364561
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>>4364561
77 ? Didn't we get 96 for training? >>4362630
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>>4364600
Nevertheless, this is a Save. Good job
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>>4364799

One for Dollpaktou and one for actual physical/general combat training. So 96 and 86, not bad at all
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>>4364597
where's the rules document?
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>>4364597
Do we have to eat souls to get progressively stronger?
Why is Dark or the dragon Nighty warned us about?
Can we check out the UK's Soul Dociety?
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>>4364984

In the greentext about the dice mechanic and system but here's a link https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xg2kKAqR8zo5cBtSdmlje8b7lbCkW5dQw-xF4stkLt4/edit?usp=sharing

>>4365235
Answering these in order.

>Do we have to eat souls to get progressively stronger?

Normally yes in normal about fashion though they can just train to get stronger too. Souls merely serve as the means to maintain their immortality and strength. But you aren't a typical bount.

Due to your actions with the Valley of Screams and the fact the Hōgyoku is inside of you, you transcended that sufficiency and became self-sufficient. You replenish yourself and grow stronger just like any regular soul but on a much greater level depending on "resolve".

>Why is Dark or the dragon Nighty warned us about?

The Dark Dragon Jabba (Jabberwock) is the source of your chaotic powers. They operate like that of hollow but they feel more akin to that of Hell itself, specific when it was known as the pit of Chaos. Kushanāda-ish in some regard but doubling as a seal to the embodiment of the first Menos Grande, Kaõha, the Dark One.

>Can we check out the UK's Soul Society?

You'll get your chance to see West Soul Society at some point in the story. Had you chosen to vote to go with your family to London you would've gotten that prequel arc instead.
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>>4364600

The 96 and the 86 are good enough to invoke a "wish" from the Hōgyoku as you're strong enough to make it a reality.

Using the 77 for this. There's no room to try and reroll this.

>>4328886
>>4328897
>>4328900
>>4328902
>>4328956
>>4329029
>>4329036
>>4329040
>>4329085
>>4329183
>>4329207
>>4329339


I get to do what I planned on doing for Haruna while making >>4328896>>4328899
a reality much sooner than originally intended. Thanks, dice gods and anon happenstance.
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>>4365496
But yo we still getting those snacks?
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>>4365514

You're getting your snacks.

Anyway here's the profile for Haruto https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aMkUi56S0eKDjKt3tFYZBXISVyvEIYqs37NaGK5_lqc/edit?usp=sharing

Will be filling it out and adding new stuff over time as the story progresses, but don't hesitate to throw your two cents in filling out the sheet.
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>>4365818
>sees character sheet
Karakura raizer maestro
NiCE karakura raizer was the most fun filler from the anime also, jumpman are you the QM from db reincarnation quest?
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>>4365818
Some clarifications on the skills and items maybe
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>>4366094

I'm sorry for making you misunderstood. What I was asking was any tidbit of information you think would fit for Haruto to share and add to the profile.

>>4366035

I vaguely recall someone mentioning that to me once. Why do you ask?
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>>4366209
You and the QM had similar style's of writing and progression what with the incredibly well detailed skill sheet and pretty good integration of canon and filler
Also this
>Kyōko Haida, a rather quiet and solitary girl. She held the mysterious psychic power of divination. Most chalked it up to be having a good line of observation and intuition, but she swore that her power revolves around the five sights. Insight, Foresight, Clearsight, Farsight, and Hindsight.
This is pretty much an genderbent version of that quest's MC with an similar description even, not that I mind if you scrapped that quest and recycled the idea these types of quests can be fun In the Chinese and over the top kind
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>>4362265
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>>4364096
>>4364561
>>4365496

96, 86, (77)

Meanwhile back at the shop a sharp jolt throbbing against your body, right down to the core. It was as if a connection between you and a certain someone was somehow severed from your assortment of bonds. It left you feeling rather queasy and rattled. Immediately your thoughts went back to the looming crisis at hand. You sent Nahitgalou towards the problem while she was inhabiting Senna’s body. Without any doubt in your heart did you believed that your doll could lose, but you couldn’t shake off the feeling that something must have happened.

Of course, you couldn’t really think about the premonition as your mind drifts back to what’s in front of you. Kisuke

“Hey is something the matter? You look a little pale there.” Kisuke asks, showing genuine concern through his obscured face.

“Sorry, it’s nothing. I was just thinking real hard about what you told me. I didn’t really think that I’d be one of these High-Spec Humans. But you don’t look like the type who would make such proclamation without proof or sharp insight.” You remark, awkwardly scratching your head as you apologize to the shopkeep.

“In any case, you don’t seem like you have any negative intent or ulterior motives. And getting free supplies in exchange for cooperation does sound very tempting. Sure, I’ll take your offer but I have to make sure that it’s okay with my family though.” Without hesitation you quickly took Kisuke’s offer, leaving everyone currently in the room awestruck. Kisuke himself practically forces himself to cover his face with his hat to hide his expression to avoid alerting you.

“Alright, then it’s settled. I’ll do my best to make sure you won’t regret this Mr. Shirota.” With a soft smile, Kisuke kneels down and pats you on your shoulders. A genuine warm filled smile as he was conflicted over leaving the Hōgyoku inside of you and the burden that you must bear. But in your smile and quick reply, he found solace in the hope that was presenting in front of him. Hope for the future where the creation that caused so much sadness and turmoil would bring a bright future.

Before you and Kisuke could talk any further a loud knock came from the door. Diligently as always Tessai quickly opens the door. From the other side appears to be Isshin Kurosaki currently holding the unconscious bodies of Yoruichi, Senna, Masaki, and Ichigo. Through sheer force of will, he managed to arrive in the knick of time as he huddled through the patch carrying his family and associates. Quickly Tessai and Kisuke assisted the strapping doctor with the luggage and navigated towards a sparring room.
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>>4368137

What came next was a shock for all as Kisuke treated the unconscious individuals. According to Kisuke, it seems that Masaki, Ichigo, Senna, and Yoruichi especially lost something from them. For Masaki, it was her original Quincy powers alongside the original template and remnant of the hollow White that resided within her. Senna, she merely lost a small portion of her soul, specifically a soul fragment of the soul king as the Shinenju was fully intact, and seemingly was regenerating the missing portion based on memory alone.

Ichigo, on the other hand, was mostly normal, but the inherent hollow essence that was once known as White was gone. Hence why Isshin of all people was left in immediate shock as slowly but surely he can feel his shinigami powers returning to him. Perhaps worst of all was Yoruichi as her Reiryoku was almost completely drained, as was her shinigami powers. Everyone was left in a state of shock and uncertainty as they try their best to tend to the individuals. When she came from her three-month-long coma she would finally fill in the blanks.

To everyone’s surprise, Yoruichi thoroughly explains what has happened to everyone. From her story, it seems that Yoruichi was rather upset about the predicament. It was theorized that perhaps the Hōgyoku played a part in giving the harpy the strength needed to defeat the former captain. But Yoruichi completely acknowledges her lack of training and genuinely underestimating the threat factor of Nahitgalou. There were too many things factoring against Yoruichi, but in the end, Nahitgalou held the stronger will. Thus she was able to win.

After explaining the story to everyone, Kisuke quickly put the pieces together as you throw in your talk about Nahitgalou. Following the connection between you and the mysterious doll Nahitgalou once you mentioned her Kisuke quickly put together his hypothesis as to why according to you you couldn’t speak to Nahitgalou. Due to Yoruichi’s actions in addition to Nahitgalou’s relentless loyalty, she was the victim of “Soul Suicide". Between the reborn “White” and Yoruichi’s Zanpakuto “Yontorawa”, Nahitgalou was forced into a three-way stalemate between the entity.

Whether if it was due to the Hōgyok or your latent ability alongside a unique composition, some force was keeping Soul Suicide from taking its logical course. In your heart, you believed it was Nahitgalou’s will that was making the impossible possible. In exchange, she was unable to materialize herself to the physical world. She was doing everything in her power to make sure you didn’t suffer in the process. But it was all the more clear to you that it was your inability to wield Nahtigalou and it was your weakness that was a burden to her.
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Driven to tears over the story, you thanked the harpy from the bottom of your heart. In a way, she was truly your guardian angel. This was especially the case when including the fact that Nahitgalou’s interference of the Auswählen must have caused some sort of “misfortune” to balance the scales to the lives “saved” on what otherwise should’ve ended in tragedy. Left with the burden of the actions, you gritted yourself forward with new resolve. The resolve to become stronger and a better partner so Nahitgalou could one day return….without ever becoming a burden to her.

As you wrap your head around the events that partake, your father came back to drop some more news. Because of certain events in the company, your father requested to send the family back to his homeland in the EU. He wouldn’t give a genuine reason but you could tell that it was something serious behind his cheerful smile. Unfortunately due to your resolve to your mission, the promise made to Kisuke, and feeling responsible for what has happened to several people, you reluctantly declined to go with your family. Thankfully your Aunt Berenice came to your assistance and granted you the means to stay in Karakura Town with her.

Bittersweet as it was, it was ultimately for the best as you parted ways with your family. Now you still found ways to keep in touch through phone calls and letters, but aside from your aunt checking on you from time to time, you were now left on your own aside from Senna. Well, that was almost true as Yoruichi, now stuck as a cat was reduced to being your chaperone. To safeguard you from potential threats while she simultaneously recovers her lost powers, Yoruichi made accommodations to living with you and Senna….as your pet cat.

For the next six years, you took it upon yourself to seriously train under the care of the Urahara shop. Through blood, sweat, and tears you did everything in your power to get stronger. No matter how ridiculous the request or inconceivable its purpose was you followed it diligently. Although, Kisuke’s training program really made you flashback to the Karate kid considering how very similar it was. Just like the mysterious master, Kisuke developed countless means of training you without compromising your body. After all, you were only still a kid at the time.

Even in spirit Nahitgalou’s astute wisdom guided you through training. Using the empathy reading abilities of Reishi or now called Herz (霊視,(ヘルツ) herutsu; German for "Essence", Japanese for “Reading the Heart”) you were able to perceive Nahitgalou’s lingering consciousness and follow the lines crystal clear. Thus, you developed skills and techniques based on your inherent powers. Each one comes to you after the next as you naturally attune yourself to utilizing your Reiryoku and manipulation of Reishi from the surroundings.

>To be continued
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>>4368143

Pausing the coverage of your training and the brief hint to your racial origin given its rare nature.

I thought I'd ask you first hand before wrapping up the thread with the epilogue and getting ready to make the next thread in the present time that we should discuss your social life.

Who do you choose to befriend, whose's bonds do you strengthen in the next six years? Relationships and activities are just as important especially since there will be moments where you will have occasional flashbacks to your past for story narration.

So let's get started choosing fine-tuning those social links.

>Ichigo Kurosaki
>Orihime Inoue
>Uryu Ishida
>Yasutora Sado
>Tatsuki Arisawa
>Keigo Asano
>Kyōko Haida
>Jinta Hanakari
>Ururu Tsumugiya
>Don Kanonji
>Chizuru Honshō
>Mizuiro Kojima
>Ryō Kunieda
>Ikumi Unagiya
>??????
>Other [write-in who]

Also, it's important to ask where we're time-skipping since we're going to be taking our time to the present.


>Jump to that faithful evening at the "Kurosaki Clinic"
>Jump to the morning afterward to school
>Other [write-out the suggested time period/course of event]
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>>4368157


Forgot to write

>What's your school/social life for the next six years

>Write-in
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>>4368157
How many social links can we choose?
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>>4368157
Social link:
>Tatsuki Arisawa
>Kyoko Haida
>Orihime Inoue
>Uryu Ishida
>Ururu Tsumigaya
>Ikumi Unagiya
6 years, 6 people
Timeskip:
>Jump to the morning afterward to school
School/Social life for 6 years
>Aside from training with Kisuke, honestly i have no clue on what to do. All I can think of is creating a spiritual /Occult club where we do research and sometimes solve Spiritual stuff for other people.
We could get good at cooking since it's just Auntie taking care of us, she might be busy sometimes
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>>4368181

Choose as many of you to want but the more you choose, the less development you'll have to give due to splitting them all up equally. But there are still some benefits for being greedy.
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>>4368157
CHAD
WHERE THE CHAD AT
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>>4368289

>Yasutora Sado

Right under your nose apparently.
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>>4368157
>Ichigo Kurosaki
>Tatsuki Arisawa
>Jinta Hanakari
>Ururu Tsumugiya
>Karin Kurosaki
>Yuzu Kurosaki
Gib Kurosaki sisters

>Jump to the morning afterward to school
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>>4368157
>Ichigo Kurosaki
>Orihime Inoue
>Uryu Ishida
>Yasutora Sado
>Tatsuki Arisawa
THE SQUAD. Good relations with them are not only obvious but pretty natural since, with the exception of Uryu, they form groups on their own in canon from early on. We'll have the chance to be with them at school and hang out altogether.

>Ururu Tsumugiya
We'll naturally spend time when training/working at the shop. A fellow employee! Good relations are a must... and I'm really interested in what the hell is up with her.

>Jump to that faithful evening at the "Kurosaki Clinic"

>What's your school/social life for the next six years
I like the occult club idea here >>4368250 Other than just some good fun with everyone, it can give us a little bit of experience with actual spirits.

I'd also like to refine our musical senses more, get some practice in with more instruments. Considering the sound-based nature of Nightingale, I have a feeling being more in tune with that aspect of us will be a big help.
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>>4368157
>Ichigo Kurosaki
>Orihime Inoue
>Uryu Ishida
>Yasutora Sado
>Tatsuki Arisawa
>Tessai Tsukabishi
>Ururu Tsumugiya

>Jump to that faithful evening at the "Kurosaki Clinic"
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What about the mystery box fellas, wanna add it in?
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>>4368387
I'm scared it's gonna end up being the work of ol' Aizen to lure us out somehow. ...But I'm also very curious. Kind of conflicted.
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>>4368157
As long as
>Ururu Tsumugiya
is fren I'll be happy to let other people fill in the blanks. She is an angel.
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>>4368329
i feel like practicing singing would be a natural progression from playing guitar, also dabbling in drums if we have the time learning to be the backbone of any rhythm seems like a fitting idea.
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>>4368157

>Ichigo Kurosaki
>Orihime Inoue
>Uryu Ishida
>Yasutora Sado
>Tatsuki Arisawa
>??????

Well if no one else is gonna go for the mystery box least I'll go for it since I'm not too sure that it actually IS Aizen.

So let's think besides some obvious suspects who else could the mystery box be?
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>>4368502
Nighty, waiting and ready to be reborn once we get strong enough to give her physical form. Part of our soul so we can still talk somehow?

Shinji or one of the Vizards, wanting to see who this new kid hanging around Kisuke is.

Tite Kubo, wondering who this OC is in his story.
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>>4368502

Supporting this but throwing Kyoko since we do know her already.

>Jump to that faithful evening at the Kurosaki clinic

>>4368329
>>4368250

I like the ideas of theses and support this to our social life
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>>4368545

From the looks of it, we're going with THE CREW + Mystery Box and Ururu. There will be chances to bond with the others but I'll keep them as Acquaintances. Kyoko gets a higher jump on the friend tier.

But as for the Mystery Box, it's Riruka Dokugamine. The divergence keeps on going.

>>4368511

You'll meet the vizards sooner or later, perhaps sooner due to your job.

Anyway, guess we're going to be spectating or fucking up Rukia's arrival.
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>>4368559

Well shit nevermind this >>4368570
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>>4368584

Deleted post?
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>>4368597

Yeah seeing as you answered the mystery box my guess was confirmed
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>>4368559
>Other [write-out the suggested time period/course of event]
"Hunting" hollows by defeating them through the power of music?
Can we get Chad an OUCH shirt?
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>>4368157
>>4368559

According to Kisuke after much studying, he was able to identify your powers to be connected to a human medium much like High Spec Humans. But rather the generalization, it was more specialized like that of Fullbringers. In fact, it was closest to that of a Quincy, but there was a key difference that disproved the theory. In his opinion, due to Nahitgalou’s action, you were now essentially a hybrid soul, but as to the original source of your power, it seemed to be a hodgepodge between Shinigami, Hollow, and Quincy given the similarities. Leaving him to believe, it may originate from the Old World and precede the era of the Soul King.

Humans back in those days were commonly associated with spiritual abilities, but one in particular transcended to a new state of being. A supernatural breed of humans that carry the distinct feature of absorbing souls akin to the folklore Nosferatu. Like Quincy, their actions caused the disruption of balance. Unlike the Quincy who have the potential to completely eradicate a soul from existence, these tribal folks possessed the power to absorb souls in a manner similar to hollows. But there lies the difference as their manner of siphoning was closer to that of the original hollows born from nature rather than man-made hollows who performs the act of spiritual cannibalism.

Either way, like the original hollows, these tribe folks brought stagnation to the world, thus threatening the balance. As if they were influenced or connected to the first menos grande, these tribe folks were rejected by the Saṃsāra, otherwise enabling them from entering the circulation of souls, thus rendered immortal beings. The distinct feature that essentially invigorates and sustain them while elevating their physical and spiritual abilities nigh infinitely ultimately condemned them to this eternal fate. Doom to forever be forever bound to the human world for all of eternity.

There was more to it than you think that even Kisuke was having trouble confirming, but you didn’t press him about it. The only other thing he gave was a name, the Bounts. During his study, there was one more component that was unusual. Originally due to the contact with “White” Kisuke believed that it wasn’t too farfetched to believe that you would show symptoms of having hollow powers. Upon closer inspection, however, these hollow essence wasn’t related to either the typical man-made hollows or the artificially created ones like “White”. Its nature was far purer and refined, almost if it was completely enriched in chaos.
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>>4369947

On some routine test did Kisuke piece together that this aspect of hollow essence was closer to that of Dragons, supernatural creatures similar to Hollows if not their kindred spirits. But because of the jurisdiction and regulations of the West Branch of Soul Society, these creatures weren’t typically stained and thus managed to retain a purified state compared to the hollows found in the Eastern Branch. Making them more accustomed to the natural-born hollows from the original world and the first menos grande. Yet unlike them, they didn’t bring any stagnation, possibly due to the taming and breeding management by the witches and wizards.

Bount on one end and Dragon on the other. To say it was an unusual combination would be an understatement. Combine with the Quincy essence taken from Masaki and you were more or less a walking representative of the original beings that dwelled in the singular world. Eating the Hōgyoku and being exposed to White must have awakened the dormant Dragon blood inside of you. Though partial awakening was highly more accurate since it still tempered by the Bount mutation born from the amalgamation of your genes inherent by your parents.

To make matters all the more concerning, it seems like with what Ichigo will one day imprint upon, you held a distinct effect on another individual. That one being Tatsuki Arisawa. Because she was with you during the awakening of your powers, portions of your Dragon essence imprinted onto Tatsuki before ultimately nurtured by the Hōgyoku. Although currently dormant aside from the fact that she could now see spirits, it was clear that she was potentially a Draconian (竜人 (ドラコーニアン), Dorakonīan; Japanese for "Dragon Person").

In order to take precaution to this factor, Kisuke naturally sealed the into an Asauchi based on his previous knowledge on dealing with hollowification and natural Arrancar alongside his research on the specimen“White”. The process ultimately ended up being a success with Tatsuki being unaware of the treatment or the potential to be a Substitute Shinigami as the Asauchi currently only served to seal off the power and keep it in dormancy. But for now, it was best to leave Tatsuki ignorant of the truth till the day it would be right for her to make a decision. With you being the one who bore responsibility for watching her as one of your duties.

(Going to be posting the 6 year summary for the closer and then make the new thread focused on the present time. Just wanted to get this important information out of way to set the story and show how exactly Tatsuki was able to see spirits six years earlier than canon and what happened due to that divergence.

Still, If you wanna roll for The GANG's spiritual potency under your influence than give me 1d100.)
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Rolled 62 (1d100)

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Rolled 63 (1d100)

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Rolled 85 (1d100)

>>4369950
Shieet, we could've been hanging out with dragon bros had we gone with our family? I still find the training under Kisuke more important but it's something to note if we have to deal with the dragon blood in us or Tatsuki in the future.
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Rolled 92 (1d100)

>>4369950
P O T E N T
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Rolled 28 (1d100)

>>4369969

MAXIMUM POTENCY
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>>4369969
Glorious
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>>4369950

>Kisuke naturally sealed dragon essence the into an Asauchi

Fuked that up right there in the original post. Posting it for clearance. My apologizes.

As for Dragon, Your Dragon, and by proxy Hollow powers from a re-forged White manifest as the Jabberwocky.

So in terms of your Cello Weapon, Nahtigalou (皇鴬后(ナフティガロウ)nafutigarou; German for Nightingale, Japanese for Supernal Nightingale Empress) would be the Katana Bow, and the Cello is Jammerwoch (地上魔妃(ジャマーウォチ) Jamaawocchi; German for Jabberwocky, Japanese for Terrene Draconic Queen) though it could easily range from a Violin to a Bass and anywhere in between depending on preference.

>>4369968
>>4369969

Again you'll get your chance to meet up with your family but judging from those rolls that The GANG is going to be the Diamonds in the rough once they unlock their powers in the story.
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>>4370047
Noice
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>>4369950

>92 (85 towards your school life/academics)
>Still carrying the rolls from >>4368137 for your training and progression


For the next six years, it all went relatively smoothly. Well, as smooth as an adolescent youth with the ability to see ghosts and manifest a harpy to fight for him can muster. Although siren would be more accurate given Nahtigalou’s track record. With a cool flame burning passionately representing your serene state of mind and resolve you train diligently night and day. Despite Senna’s offer to try and be the vessel for Nahtigalou once she recovers, it was ultimately through Yoruichi’s nagging and Kisuke’s insight that steer you towards relying on your own strength. It’ll make your reunion that much more meaningful.

From personal experience, Yoruichi reprimanded you on how green you are with your doll. Entrusted with a burdensome power you were made painfully aware of the ins and outs of your capabilities. Nahitgalou uses a violent expenditure of reiatsu whenever released, thus putting an extraneous load upon the user as it gradually causes great strain both physically and mentally. It was the trade-off from manifesting the immense and uncontrollable reiryoku and fighting power before compressing it into the densely compact humanoid form.

At its zenith, it brings an abnormal toll on the user from both the reiatsu it releases and maximizing the fighting power at unimaginable ferocity and intensity. If she releases remove power than you can handle, it’ll ultimately worsen the strain and your body will begin breaking under the pressure as the bones creak. Again, at such a young age it demonstrated the sheer monstrosity of innate ability that you possess but even greater than was the potential within you. This was made exceptionally noticeable during the fight with Yoruichi as evident in Nahtigalou’s development.

In order to handle the burden of such a power, you were constantly been submitted to exhausting and painful training which in turn caused him to gain a tougher and stronger body. Training the main wasn’t necessary as you already possessed an astute and calculating mind. But what really made it exceptionally effective was your relaxed and calm attitude causing others to underestimate you. Flexible, intuitive, and rich with ingenuity shaped the defining elements that served as the strength of your ability. The only thing that weighted you down was the factors of inexperience and lack of motivation. Factors that Kisuke, Yoruichi, and Tessai took great, thorough care that was mitigated as much as possible.
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>>4370789

Undergoing their training and test ultimately bare fruit as it only took you relatively three years to finally manifest Nahitgalou. Although it was only for short periods, it was enough to re-establish the connection between you and your doll. Strangely after resummoning Nahitgalou and regaining your connection, the blue-skinned bird managed to manifest herself a body of her own. Similar to the unique gigai that Senna was able to create in order to be Kazumi Sato, Nahitgalou learned to develop the same innate ability.

Taking the name Haruka Sendou Nahitgalou was able to continuously stay by your side while avoiding having to drain you of Reiryoku or put you under continuously extraneous load maintaining her physical form in her true form. Aside from this miraculous phenomenon, there were noticeable changes in her personality and behavior. Despite her core aspects remaining the same, she was more fickle and capricious, almost like that of a child. Still, the imprint of shinigami powers found itself lying dormant within Nahitgalou. Even after three years, it remains strong as ever, not once showing signs of fading despite Yoruichi gradually regaining her powers.

While Kisuke, Yoruichi and Tessai instructed you on the core fundamentals and basics, Haruka was the one who taught you how to fight like a bount. The remaining three years went into refining your skills, teaching you Shinigami combat as a precaution in case those powers manifest again. In your ingenuity, you managed to meticulously recreate those powers using your original innate abilities as the focus point. Andacht, in particular, was developed in reminiscence to a shinigami’s kido. Yet you got a strange feeling there was something more to it than that as you polished it over time.

Outside of your training, you were tasked with an assortment of different jobs and duties that oddly resembled actual run of the millwork. Most of it was things like delivery, mending things, and all kinds of management, earning you the nickname the handyman. But what was really unusual was that of hollow clean up. Normally this task was left to the shinigami, but due to a falling out with the substitute soul reaper at the time there was nobody around to protect Karakura Town. So until then, you were put on hollow exterminating duty as Karakura-Raizer to give you further experience on the battlefield with Senna assisting.

Beyond that, you were generally left to your own devices to maintain a balance between your everyday life and your responsibilities under the Urahara shop. Thus you did the usual thing that you always have done. Experiencing music, hanging out with your friends, and living the adolescent dream was your typical schedule. As you got older the things you did only grew in numbers the more you expanded your horizon. Not only that but your group of friends also saw growth throughout the years.
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>>4370791

In the last years of elementary school, you met Orihime Inoue, a cheerful and spunky girl that like you and Ichigo were bullied because of her hair. Quickly you befriended the girl and in time so did your closest friends. Following the trend of attracting the tsundere, Riruka Dokugamine during one of your deliveries. She was pretty weird and unusual to you but you quickly managed to read in between the lines and resonated deeply with the troubled youth. Added to this you naturally furthered your bonds with the cool beauty Kyoko Haida. Slowly getting her to be more verbal though still keeping her sharp wit and snark.

Though between the different girls you were surrounded with, rumors begin floating at you being considered a playboy. Rumors that only made “Haruka” more territorial as time went on. In middle school, your group of friends expanded further as you befriend Uryu Ishida, an intellectual loner who you managed to share similar musical tastes. By proximation due to Ichigo’s efforts, you find yourself running into the gentle giant Yasutora Sado who Ichigo ended up calling Chad. Like with Uryu you quickly bonded with Yasutora through musical taste and even learned some pointers with the guitar.

Unfortunately, as your middle school days came along you find yourself being wrapped into fights. Often trying to serve as the peaceful meditator between the clash between Ichigo, Chad, and Orihime and the countless ruffians and thighs that wanted to make an example out of them, you reluctantly ended up having to throw down when your tactics didn’t work. Yet over time you gradually got better at stopping fights with words and music. Which was good cause your constant training in the Urahara shop made fighting delinquents akin to fighting toddlers.

You kept your studies and managed to keep a relatively normal high school life. Though your interest in the occult only grew as you ultimately establish an occult club. It was mostly an excuse to do your duty while in school. Still, it ended up being effective as through your middle school life you ended up having to solve a wide assortment of spiritual cases as some sort of private investigator. And the friends you rounded up gradually began developing spiritual senses and/or further refining their innate ability from further exposure.

Back in the shop, you met with the children Jinta and Ururu, two individuals with impressive spiritual power for their age. For Jinta it seems that he was a fullbringer while Ururu was a special artificial soul. Nevertheless, you made yourself acquainted with the children, Ururu especially as you became her surrogate big brother. Often keeping Jinta from messing with her given her timid and shy nature while helping her out in any way you can. Even Haruka managed to hold a sole exception to her when exercising her typical behavior towards the girls in your life. Seeing her as a fetching that needed to be watched over like some sort of mama bird.
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Nevertheless, the fun days of your middle school life bare fruits to the development and growth of you and several of your friends as you continue establishing bonds. What these fruits had in store not even you didn’t know as a certain presence gave way to these possibilities from within. As for you, you got a better handle of the dual powers of the Bount and Dragon side day by day as you juggle your life. Your daily life almost became formulaic as a sense of peace and tranquility usher over for your life.

But like all things, change was inevitable. And that change was to come to you in the form of a new person during your high school years. Regardless of the fate that was lying in store, you set forward with courage in your heart. Ready to tackle whatever threat that destiny and/or fate has in store with you with the bonds forged within as your strength and resolve.

>To be continued in the next thread

Thanks for sticking me till the end of the thread. Despite the roadblocks and bumps, I think we did a good job firmly establishing an origin story. While there's things we didn't get to do here, there will be chances to interact in future threads be it the present time or through flashbacks.

Thank you for your service. And the thread has been archived. Take it with yourself to discuss your path and your plans to do on the day Rukia Kuchiki shows up and the future. Or anything else really. The thread will be coming soon.
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>>4370796
WHERE'S CHAD'S OUCH SHIRT
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>>4370812

If you tell me what an OUCH shirt is I'll have chad wear it next time you talk to him.
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https://boards.4channel.org/qst/thread/4371557#bottom New bread.



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