With the fate of Naruki City, resting on the powers of one human. Justin Taimu, finds himself in a precarious situation. While his newly granted fullbring has displayed an unlimited amount of potential in the short amount of time it has been used, the hero would find himself to be perplexed and confused at the creature which he was facing. The Watchman, the entity controlling the suit however, would be ignorant to the Vasto Lordes in front of it. His power or maneuvers were inconsequential to the time-based powers the hero held. It’s only goal would be to protect the future, at the right place, at the right time. With so far his goal being accomplished…
Pushed to the Limit
The hollow that controlled Shizuka, held an immense power whose limit was unknown to the inhabitants of Naruki. Not only was his power a force to be reckoned with, his style, his instincts, and the ferocity at which he battled with, were all components that would be deadly to any spiritual being that he came across. As the Vasto used Sonido to close the gap, the Hero braced for impact. Readying his armament spear in response to anything the hollow had to offer. As the Vasto launched it’s gatling maneuver of blows, the Watchman would match every single one of these lightning-paced blows with an identical jab of his armament spear. The speed could be perceived as equal, the fullbring controlling Justin to react and perceive these movements flawlessly. But, to Justin Taimu, that wasn’t the case at all. In reality, unbeknownst to the Vasto, his punches were actually being redirected into the spear. Using his temporal powers to navigate each of these blows onto the tip of the spear. Giving the illusion that he could match the speed, but in all actuality his instant teleportation was the saving grace. Although an extremely useful and handy strategy, The Watchman planned specifically for a multitude of physical attacks, and with each teleport of a punch he expected the sharp edge of his spear to slide cleanly through the Hierro, and slice down onto the Vasto’s hands. Justin was sure that these movements would be key in the destabilizing of the Vasto, but once again the Watchman made a consistent mistake, in ignoring the build up of reiryoku that swam through the body of the Hollowfied-Lieutenant. The black lightning coursing around his fist was not a facade, this was merely an extension of Shizuka’s very being, corrupted into a caustic dark energy. While it was a key feature in this Hollow’s new power, it only exemplified the exertion of it’s spiritual pressure. The reasons why the hands were
brimming, and glowing with power were for a different reason. The reason why the Hero would
feel holes in his body from the punches, were also for this same reason. Each of these punches from the Vasto Lordes had held within them, a Cero, equally as destructive as the ones he had been firing previously, but launched in an incinerating volley of punches. While the Vasto was mindless in it’s own right and was leveling up constantly as the fight progressed onwards, he still retained Shizuka’s memories, movements, will, and ambition. Seeing the God-King pull off a similar move to effectively dispatch one of the strongest soldiers within the Soul Society, resonated deeply within the Lieutenant’s mind for he was able to witness the attack and explosion close up.
RAHHHHHHHHHHHHH
The Lion-Vasto would let go an earth-shaking bellow as it released these continuous barrel of attack. Although it was most likely unexpected on the part of the Watchman, to be dealing with Ceros. With every jab of his spear, he was cutting through the Cero produced by the Vasto one by one, as each of his punches were teleported. It was already proven that such an attack was trivial for this version of the Watchman, so it would be easy to assume that the spear of the fullbringer would be able to deflect just the same, no matter how much the amount had changed. Still, as the punches were flowing, so were the Cero. The beams being split in two as each of one of them glided through the open space behind the Fullbringer uncontested. While the Hero would assume that his actions would shred off the Vasto’s hands, as he was expecting physical attacks weaker than the Cero. The Vasto would be only left with deep cracks on his knuckles, while the Fullbringer instead has multiple parts of his armor seared and charred due to the passing by of the multiple Ceros across his armor. The Vasto Lordes would eventually stop it’s onslaught. Finally, when he realized that the Fullbringer wasn’t taking any damage. Even for a senseless creature, it was apparent when it had hit a wall it could not pass. The creature pauses, and stands still, resting it’s arms at it’s side as it stops the useless pummeling. His tail going limp as well, to support this action. What was going to ensue now, could be considered……. The next level.
Calamity
The Vasto was growing sick and tired of this pest that stood in front of him. Only zapping around like a fly, bringing in lightweight attacks to subdue the creature that plagued the city. It was getting tiring….
The Vasto stood still in it’s one spot, almost as if the monster itself had deactivated completely. Ignorant to the approach of other Shinigami such as Sango, A Tosu who had been enhanced to a degree, and Kaisou. As well as ignorant to the somersault kick to it’s face by the Watchman. While the Fullbringer may have thought that his kick would’ve sent the Vasto flying through the sky, unable to properly recover due to it’s “mental fortitude” of not being able to control it’s reiryoku for any purpose. He would be pleasantly surprised that the Vasto, didn’t move an inch. The only thing moving would be a ferocious gust of wind that perpetuated after the heavy attack from the fullbringer. In truth, the hollow infecting the body of Shizuka, was blessed with a skilled host. Capable of displaying masterful control over it’s reiryoku to the point where it became indistinguishable. That was only with Shizuka’s talent, and not even going into the skill the Hollow had of exemplifying this trait and further enhancing it. Justin Taimu’s fullbring was impressive, but the man inside of suit, had lacked the battle experience and knowledge to even sense the swift and efficient flow of reiryoku within the Vasto’s body twice before. How credible would his knowledge be for the 3rd time? This instance though, would work in his favor for exactly when his foot connects with the Vasto’s mask… the navy blue marks on his chest begin to emanate a violent black aura. Almost as if a bar was being filled up, the aura would slowly corrupt the hue of these stripes. Could it be that the attack from the Fullbringer was a sufficient catalyst to activate something? Or did it only expedite the process of what was beginning to happen. The Hero would hopefully take notice of this event and see something was off. After the stripes become completely black, the sea green moss fur around the Vasto’s neck also becomes pitch dark, standing upwards as if it was being electrified itself. If the Hero didn’t notice it with his inaptitude to sense the flow of reiryoku, then maybe these subtle physical changes would help tell the story much better. The Watchman, Justin Taimi would realize if he had stayed any longer near the beast after his kick, the hero would find himself enveloped into complete darkness eventually. The only light he would see, would be the faint blue outlines that surrounded the Vasto Lorde’s black lightning. He would also soon realize that teleporting away would prove to have an effect in the outside world, but that he’d still see darkness. He would still eventually turn to see this pulsating entity, stuck in specifically one pose as it flashed it’s corrupted energy. The phenomenon that was going on was unprecedented, in terms of what the Vasto had displayed so far. It was the feeling of futility that the Hero brought upon, that enacted this. The two beings that were going at it, would be stuck in heated combat for days with the current abilities shown. It didn’t take an intellectual nor even someone with remotely any knowledge to know that the effort had to be increased substantially if there was going to be a victor. As Tosu, Sango, and Kaisou got closer to the sky, they’d be met with a violent display of reiatsu churning from beyond the clouds. The streams of black lightning increasing in volume combining with the already blue natural lightning coursing through the air, the closer they reached into the sky. Once through the veil of clouds, they would see the cause of the phenomena. The reiatsu emanating would feel heavy, a sense of corrosion would attack all of their senses, making it feel as if their very soul were being taken in just by being a witness to this event. Even Hashidearu who stood on the streets of Naruki would be subjected to this feeling, watching as the 10th Division soldiers who just finished their duties be struck with the same feeling, barely able to stand on their feet.
It was hard to understand, hard to comprehend as well. Though the 4 skilled Shinigami who inhabited Naruki would be able to tell exactly what it is. The expansive jet black orb that sprouted corrupted lightning, would only expand further and further outwards. Completely synonymous with the dastardly effects of the Vasto Lordes reiatsu. It was no doubt that this was a spiritual attack of some sort. It’s nature unknown, but something needed to be done very soon for….. Naruki was going to be plunged into further destruction.
The Inner Hollow of Shizuka was enjoying the drama between it’s inferior host and his Zanpkauto. The mental dissuade between the two would ultimately allow the Inner Hollow to completely subjugate Shizuka even further in the outside world. The hold he had currently was vicious, but he’d be lying if he thought it was sufficient enough to hold them down. The constant attacks that they were launching were annoying, he needed to find a way to break them up…… and what better of that, than to reveal some secrets.
“So you’re telling me, you’ve been sabotaging me the entire time!”
“Sabotaging by giving you access to strength that you don’t deserve? You’re a fool Shizuka. A crying little welp, that doesn’t have an idea on how you’re supposed to handle my power.”
A muffled growl could be heard under the gruff echoing of Hirameku-Hitouchi’s voice.
“I take pity on you every time we commune, you’re barely equipped to handle the challenges I bestow upon you. Which also means you’re nowhere close to handling what comes next. “
“Well how would I ever know? I’ve trained with you for over 250 Years, and i’m thinking that you’re getting accustomed me and my presence, to the point where you can trust me with your power. That’s what I thought Saishu no Toppa was for, YOU HELPING ME understand.”
“I could lie to you, because you’re gullible. What Zanpakuto do you know, helps the user contain it’s power in their body. You grow in those forms because you’re too young, too frail. Have you ever asked yourself, when will there a be a time I don’t need help to access these forms? Has that ever came to your mind? It hasn’t, because you’re content with the handout I’ve given you. Which is why you grossly overestimated your ability to fight that Arrancar, you felt a power that was out of your league and felt like could take on the world.
Shizuka sat in shock to himself. He couldn’t fathom the words coming from the Zanpakuto right now. While completely harsh and unwarranted, it made sense. The power he had come to accomplish over 100 years was so impressive that, he was under the assumption that these forms were all the Zanpkauto had to offer. The full power being so dangerous that an agreement needed to be set in place to allow Shizuka to access this power. Meanwhile, it was a mechanism put in place to protect Shizuka. To access power he did not deserve in order to preserve his life should he ever need to. For Hirameku-Hitouchi at it’s core wanted to protect it’s owner from impending death at all times.
“Saishu no Toppa is actually my power at it’s strongest.
But you’re confused. It’s simply a boost of my powers to the next level, as time goes on and your mastery over the Bankai increases, so will the changes to Saishu no Toppa. They are ever expanding, forever lasting, and will continue to exist so long as we exist. The initial form will eventually become what Saishu no Toppa is now, and Saishu no Toppa will evolve into something of even greater understanding after that. You will continue to age, and I will continue to sap the life away from you as long as you use the form, until one day when you’ve ascended beyond these rules and control my power flawlessly with no assistance, that is when the drain shall be taken away.
This is the concept of MY ENERGY itself. A concept you have not and cannot control…. Yet.”
“Awwww shit he just teased something!”
“But right now, we need to focus on eliminating this threat from my world so you can revert back in the real world. We’ll have this conversation another time!”
The Inner Hollow’s smile faded with that statement. He knew it was going back to getting serious with these two buffoons standing in front of him.
“I can’t wait to take your powers too mutt, too bad you had to get broken in the real world. If I was there before, I would’ve showed that sweaty Arrancar who is the real deal.”
Shizuka although reluctant to continue fighting alongside his Zanpakuto after that revelation, knew that they needed to stop the common enemy at hand. Shizuka’s demoralization was only playing into the hands of the inner hollow, it was time for something to change.
“Let’s go”
