With the passing of each and every second, the mind of a reserved Shinigami blends and melds with that of a blood crazed spirit. While aware of this ongoing merge, Nibui, for the first time in many years is just fine with allowing it to continue, allowing the connection to grow and develop. And what allows Nibui to relax to such an extent? Omoni of course! His confidence in this newly promoted Captain leaves her opponent with a sense of assurance, after all, if he were to lose control as had happened before, who could be better to reign him in than a Captain? At this very moment, Nibui is both serious and excited, at least until the first of the two intrusions.
Had he not specifically commanded everyone to stay behind the line he made? Were they perhaps deaf? Surely there was a mistake, they must have misheard.
And then the die is cast. The moment in which Hiroka flares his Reiatsu to match the other two of the trio. What meets him in response to the spiking pressure is not an increase in pressure from Nibui or even a blade. Radiating in an almost palpable way, rage exudes from Nibui as his charcoal pupils narrow at the intruder. Something quite uncharacteristic for the ivory haired Shinigami. Bloodlust, unmatched by any other fill the surroundings, yet Nibui is not the sourc, rather it is something else's. Something far worse than anyone present.e. For that brief moment, it is as though Jubokko were about to lash out on it’s own, as if the gnarled Zanpakuto could embody it’s full-self and launch itself at the intruder, the tightening grip of the Shinigami as the only barrier between the tree spirit and the intruder.
And then it is over, the anger that Nibui first exhibited fading quickly, and with that so too does his Reiatsu, but the bloodlust that drives Jubokko instead finds another target. Like a masked angel, clad in black, crimson and purple, the messenger. Of clear mind once more, Nibui now gives his ear to the conversation in full as his breathing slows down along with the beating of his heart. If there is to be a messenger for a Captain, then the reason is likely to be necessary and vital.
”Captain Hageshi-”
For those who were previously unaware, now have a name to hold to their new Captain’s face. It also didn’t take too long before the Captain’s expression changes for the worse. In such a short time, the Agent and Hiroka had arrived, and Omoni’s demeanour soured as she grows annoyed with the interruptions.
”-you’ve been ordered to report to the meeting hall within the First Division. Such is the will and command of Captain Commander Kagayaki by way of our Captain.”
Just as swift as the messenger appeared, he left. Now the ball was in Omoni’s court. Either she chooses to ignore the message and delves into the midst of combat once more, reveling in the fight as she so enjoys. Or she can choose to obey and appear among her peers for the first time as a Captain. Initially there is a little worry that washes over Nibui, something he can’t help but think. In the end however, he has nothing to fear as the Captain swiftly makes her decision and not only in regards to the meeting.
“You heard em’ LT. Let’s go.”
It isn’t everyday that someone is given the title and responsibilities of being a Lieutenant in the Gotei Thirteen, and this much is shown on Nibui's face. As those words leave Omoni's lips, Nibui glances behind himself in search of said Lieutenant but eventually it dawns on him, the Captain’s focus is entirely upon him. This entire time, this was her goal and only now had it been heard clearly by Nibui. Her words previously dulled by the thrashing she'd delivered to the Shinigami left him in the dark, up until now.
" I suppose I have no choice. If someone doesn't guide you, I'm not sure you'll ever find your way."
Almost as if to mimic Omoni’s lack of words in her recruitment tactics, he accepts simply by falling into the role. The Zanpakuto in his clutches is dismissed and with that, the blood crazed spirit's presence is rubbed away from this moment. Soon after that, the 5 rings that once decorated one of Nibui's hands are once again placed on each digit. From there, he took off as Omoni's guide, whether she followed behind him and refrained from getting distracted, that was her own to decide.
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