[BSD-RP] Soul Society: Central Seireitei

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arriving from northwest

Hibiki didn’t really bother sticking to protocol when it came to his arrival minutes later in the fifth division barracks. He did however leave the letter from the captain commander with the fifth division barracks guards and if there were none he would’ve carried it with him to ensure some form of relative safe passage. It wasn’t often that he even had to leave his own barracks let alone crash the party of another division. His footsteps were swift and far from quiet as he wanted his arrival to be known. He soared through the air just over the rooftops within the seireitei as he dropped into the fifth division barracks without even a drop of sweat on his brow. However when he did arrive he inevitably looked down and what did he see? The captain of 5th division Tenzen Oda and his subordinate . What followed next was a quick and hasty descent. His lips curled into a toothy smile as he hurtled right for the pair, his deep green hair crashing in on the pair like a missle making landfall just a few feet away from them both.
When he popped upright from his abrupt landing he flashed his teeth and his canines were prominent in doing so. His hair bouncing from side to side before nestling back into place a bit messier than it was before. He could soon be tossing his hand up to present a wave to the captain’s subordinate and then a brief bow to the captain himself before speaking. His voice was still as stern as when he left his barracks albeit less demanding. His smile didn’t subside in the least bit as he was excited to finally be getting out of the 11th division barracks. When he received orders from the head captain himself no less he couldn’t help but wear a smile.
“Apologies Captain Oda, I didn’t mean to intrude. I was sent here to request a Senkaimon to Hueco Mundo by commander Shobatsu.”
Of course he would’ve come across a bit more respectful when addressing the captain but the look on his face when he spoke went from excitement to serious in the blink of an eye. If there was something Hibiki didn’t do, it was trip over his words. Even in these moments his delusions were merely an afterthought in the back of his mind, as if they were waning as a whole. This of course didn’t mean he was any less capable of completing his task. There was an air of change about Hibiki that had been a long time coming ever since he became a member of the 11th division. Perhaps the time for such a thing to wash over him was now.

 

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But a few seconds behind the arrival of Squad 11s Third Seat, Hibiki Maeda. Ashi arrives in the fashion of Shunpo, easily startling the members of Squad 5 at his location. His spiritual pressure concealed entirely, allowing for him to slip past their feeble senses. Though startled, these members quickly assess the situation. Raising their guard just enough to prompt a hand raise from Arashi. Dismissively, he waves it, asking for them to calm down and relax. He knew they expected some form of explanation for popping up without a show or verbal reason, unlike the Squad 11 member.
”3rd Seat, Arashi Suta of Squad 13. I am here at the request of Captain Oda.”
They relaxed as a bead of sweat wiped from one of their foreheads. A growing confusion is seen as they find Arashi’s attire rather strange. He probably should have changed. Still wearing the same attire that the scientist had dressed him in.... However, something had them on edge, but Arashi wasn’t entirely sure what it may be. He knew for a fact that it wasn’t himself. Tentative eyes aimed at Arashi as they allowed him to continue into the confines of the barracks. Immediately, he searches with no his eyes but with his skills in sensory. Expanding to every inch of the barracks and in tandem he picks up on the reiatsu signatures of Captain Oda, Hibiki Maeda and another, whose signature he had yet to familiarize himself with. With another flash-step he arrives just 20 feet away from the three.
- “Senkaimon to Hueco Mundo by commander Shobatsu.”
Catching the last bit of what was spoken, Arashi made sure to remain out of the way of their discussion, though he could hear, even from his current position. He took the moment to traverse the area with his eyes. Noting every member, making sure to remember their faces. Their expression etched into the fabric and caught by the web of his mind. Even these men stood heavily guarded and aware, much like the men when he first appeared. Arashi quickly figured that it was of Captain Oda’s doing. Perhaps it is a training exercise, or something is about to happen. Maybe this trip to Hueco Mundo is the cause of it… His eyes return to the three ahead of him
His neighbors at Squad 11, he knew about them quite well, along with the officers that reside there. Their proficiency in the art of Zanjutsu, combat period. They are potentially unrivaled and quite frankly the largest Squad within the Soul Society even to this day. However, they never did have much value until total chaos erupts or something becomes that much of a threat that it requires their attention. So now it begs the question, what did they do in their spare time? A monkey could answer that. Eat. Sleep. Train. Repeat. The occasional fighting can be played into it as well. His inner-hollow would have enjoyed a Squad such as that one.
With this knowledge, he starts to wonder why Hibiki is requesting a senkaimon to Hueco Mundo and no platoon of his squad members? Did he plan to go there alone, with no back up? Ashi saw this as a suicide mission at its finest, but it does make sense for a covert operation. One man sent to observe, and by the order of Commander Murasaki… Who else would have the authority or mind-set to send a lone shinigami into enemy territory. Taking in the demeanor and overall presence of Hibiki. He did not seem nervous, nor afraid. In fact, it is plausible that he relished the opportunity to be on the front lines, but with a covert operation, if it is indeed that, he would need to be pretty stealthy in his approach and exit from Hueco Mundo. Being discovered can spell death…
Arashi stands his Zanpakuto with the end of the scabbard pressed in the walkway. His hands atop the handle, overlapping one another. His smile obviously displayed and his eyes nearly closed, but still able to see the three of them as if they are open. A subtle expression, aimed to hide every emotion possible. A barrier to the deeper and darker parts of his persona.

 

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Tenzen and Himari continue their trip to the training room in silence. The silence was actually quite welcoming considering he has done quite a bit of talking he thinks giving his voice some rest is nice. Already set on what he plans on teaching Himari allows his thoughts to linger elsewhere such as the info he was given earlier. Why did it take them so long to discover something like this? At the time he was only a Third Seat, yes, but such info should have been given to him so he can pass it on to the rest of the Gotei. He thinks and wonders that maybe someone suppressed the information, once again calling back to his theory that this perhaps a distraction or bread trail for them to follow, someone possibly toying and playing a game with the Gotei 13. Allowing the information to be discovered now may benefit them, much like how all of Fifth Division has their guard up Tenzen too has his raised.
Elsewhere, the sudden arrival of Hibiki Maeda startled the guards of Fifth Division, thinking it was their captain they put their hands on their blades, ready to defend themselves. Luckily enough for them, it was not their captain but a member of the Eleventh Division carrying a message from the Captain Commander. The message was passed off to a guard and Hibiki was quickly on his way into the barracks, the guard noticed the symbol and symbolic heaviness was felt from just holding this message. He does his best to catch up to Hibiki to return the message to him or at the very least pass it off to someone else who could bear the weight of holding it. Not long after that another man arrives startling the remaining guards even further. After announcing himself they watch him cautiously before allowing him passage into the barracks, with the return of their captain Fifth Division has been lively for the first time in centuries.
On their quiet walk, Tenzen decides to stop mid-stride. Himari should be aware enough to stop as well if not she'd bump into her captain who wouldn't so much as flinch from it. In the next moment something, or rather someone, crashes before them. He springs up showing his teeth like some sort of wild beast with his messy moving just as wildly and settling back in a way to further enforce the statement of him being a wild beast. The man waves and Tenzen awkwardly waves back not realizing it was for Himari and when the man bows Tenzen glances back at Himari then towards their guest, he could only sigh at the fact he misunderstood the wave being for him. This Oda is still not entirely used to his station as Captain, well more-so the respect such a title carries. For him that simple wave was more than enough for a greeting and bowing in front of him only serves to make things more awkward for him. The guard from earlier arrives, out of breath and panting heavily as he hands his captain the message that was carried by the visitor. Tenzen casually opens it and begins reading it as this wild man explains why he is here.
“Apologies Captain Oda, I didn’t mean to intrude. I was sent here to request a Senkaimon to Hueco Mundo by commander Shobatsu.”
Tenzen nods his head, his eyes then shifting to the arrival of Arashi Suta and it seems like he has made a decision after all, wonderful. Shifting his eyes back to the man he nods and looks to Himari and Arashi next.
"Let's go, as members of this Division you'll need to learn and know about these sorts of things. And you... Tenzen observes the man, his mannerisms, his tone of voice, his appearance and how he portrays himself. This man is from the Eleventh Division. "Mr. Eleventh Division, we won't be using a Senkaimon to get you into Hueco Mundo. Oh and you, get back to your station."
Tenzen's last words were to the guard who brought him the message and with that, he set out with the group to the location where they will be sending this man to Hueco Mundo. As they walked he decided to inform him of his method of travel.
"As I said you won't be using the Senkaimon, a Senkaimon links Soul Society to the Human world. You will need a Garganta a portal used by Hollows than links the Human world to Hueco Mundo. That said, a man by the name of Kisuke Urahara developed a method for us Shinigami to reach Hueco Mundo at our leisure. It is called Keikaigi."
The group arrives at a large white wall with two wooden posts protruding from it, without proper knowledge of it this would just be an unassuming wall. Two members of the Kido Corps stand guard at this unassuming wall and only turn to face the group once their captain approached. He quickly informs them that they need the Garganta opened and after a nod of confirmation they clasp their hands together and mumble the incarnation in unison. As they chant each of the wooden posts begins to glow white with Reiryoku before a thin white beam of it shoots from one post to the other. As the two Kido Corps attendants go silent the Garganta opens up revealing an infinite blackness within it. Tenzen peers into it with investigative eyes before turning to the Eleventh Divison man.
"There is no Jigokuchō to guide you here, you alone must do that. Inside of a Garganta is a turbulence of Reishi swirling around at all times, to traverse it and reach Hueco Mundo you must create a foothold out of that Reishi. If you fail and were to fall into that torrent of Reishi you will be lost forever. Your destination is straight ahead, try to not veer from that path or you may end up somewhere you don't want to be such as Las Noches. So, make a solid foothold with the Reishi around you, go straight and do not veer from that path. Do you understand?"
It was his job to explain how this method of travel worked so he made sure not to miss any important detail in his explanation. To his knowledge, not many Shinigami have used this to travel to Hueco Mundo not since the Captain Commander when he traveled to Hueco Mundo to halve its population.
"If you understand and you are ready then jump in, I do not like having this thing open. Oh! Also good luck on your mission, we'll all be waiting eagerly for your return." His attention finally turns to the two members of his Division, he gives Arashi a smile and a nod. "I'm happy you decided to join us. Me and Simizu-san here were about to head to the training room to spar for a bit, why don't you join us? Also, I have two questions for you. If you want to fight someone how would you go about starting it? And, at what point do you think a fight has begun? As we head to the training room think about your answers, feel free to tell me your answers whenever you are ready to do so."
Tenzen gets the feeling that this was going to be a hectic and possibly chaotic day.

 

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From Division thirteen Barracks
As Katsuo moved as swiftly as he could toward Division five, catching up to Arashi but for a different purpose, Katsuo couldn't help but listen to his music. It was more than a tool in battle, the beats helped him think, and calmed his mind in the presence of increased or rapid activity. Sometimes the music would just white itself out, other times it spoke so loudly Katsuo heard it in his heart. This time it was becoming ambient noise in the background, as Katsuo recollects what he's seen and felt Arashi do at the Barracks.
"When you take on the Hollow. Do not hesitate... Do not think twice... Do not make the same mistake I did when I fought against Sword Eater. These Hollows are unpredictable, that is what makes them extremely dangerous. Expect and prepare for the worst-case scenario. The moment you get the chance, end it. No remorse, no mercy…”
The energy that came off Arashi, he intended to make them feel it, to strike fear in their hearts when coming across a Hollow. It wasn't that Katsuo was cocky, but he silently felt that pressure with his serious face almost ready to draw on Arashi to protect Oyama. He trusted Arashi, but his inner Hollow…. Not so much. Katsuo felt the same with Oyama, but with Furia inside her.
There was a difference, between fighting someone like Arashi, and fighting someone who intends to kill you without a moment's notice. Katsuo knew that, Arashi was trying to prevent them from making his mistakes. However, he finds it difficult to take the life of a friend. Arashi had failed to see WHY he hesitated when they fought. It wasn't because he hesitates in battle always, but for someone like Arashi, even Tenzen or Oyama… Katsuo would control his aggression.
He lands at the gates of Division five and pulls his headphones down to talk to the guards at the gate.
"4th seat Katsuo Oda of Division thirteen, requesting access to Karakura Town through a Senkaimon, to complete a Mission, please."
To his honesty Katsuo felt really no different, as if this was yet another shift in Karakura town. Whomever was on duty there had to be ready… one thing did bother him though… if this creature was an Adjucha Level threat… why hadn't any of the 13th division members who are on active duty reported anything? He sweats, thoughts lingering in his mind, but he had to be strong.

 

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Quote:"There is no Jigokuchō to guide you here, you alone must do that. Inside of a Garganta is a turbulence of Reishi swirling around at all times, to traverse it and reach Hueco Mundo you must create a foothold out of that Reishi. If you fail and were to fall into that torrent of Reishi you will be lost forever. Your destination is straight ahead, try to not veer from that path or you may end up somewhere you don't want to be such as Las Noches. So, make a solid foothold with the Reishi around you, go straight and do not veer from that path. Do you understand?"

Hibiki listened and committed every bit of information to memory as it was fairly important to ensure his own survival during his upcoming journey. Albeit this didn’t stop him from being excited. However as he followed along and they arrived at the unassuming wall his eyes still grew wide with excitement as he in turn stared into the abyss. His heart thumped in his chest as he soon turned to captain Oda and gave a toothy smile followed by a thumbs up. Hibiki couldn’t help but to be excited for what lay in wait on the other side as he was often stuck at the 11th division’s barracks training to his heart's content. In turn when he stared back into the void that was the garganta he almost couldn’t resist the urge to simply run in face first. He stretched leaning from side to side with his each opposing hand pressed on his hips as he went to each side. First left than right, he even exhaled a little before running his fingers through his verdant hair.
In passing Hibiki spoke with his usual stern tone but filled with a hint of excitement. “Oh I definitely understand, I’ll see you all when I get back!” He still held that smile on his face and stepped within the portal without much hesitation at all. His hesitation was dwarfed by the sheer amount of confidence that filled his mind as he stepped within. The turbulence that made itself known wasn’t enough to shake him from his steady pace. The reishi he managed to form beneath his feet despite his lack of ability in kido was refined. He was taking this very seriously despite his excitement. It likely wouldn’t take him very long before he arrived in Hueco Mundo given his pace. It was one of the perks of being in such good shape; his endurance and natural speed alone was enough to dwarf most well trained human athletes. In the end it would likely only be a few minutes if not an hour two before he popped out of the other side of the garganta his eyes filled with wonder and amazement. In the end Hibiki would’ve arrived in Hueco mundo without a hitch, his arrival Silent and the place he popped out was none other than the forest of menos.
[[Travelling to Hueco Mundo]]