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Having time to dig through what seems like endless amounts of documents and pages on various Kido spells he feels as if he is no closer to what he is seeking than when he began. By this point most would begin to get frustrated, go into a fit and toss books and scrolls aside due to said frustration, but not Tenzen. He maintains his composure and though what he is reading are things he already knows and understands about Kido Spells it is still refreshing to revisit this knowledge. Through all his searching he happens upon a document that is a bit more new than the others, though it is roughly close to three hundred years old it is younger than what exists in the hall of knowledge. He begins reading through it, it details recently made spells since the Shattered Dimensions event, a few of Tenzen’s own spells are documented here as well. He ponders on putting this document down, they would not let such forbidden knowledge exist in such an easily accessible way… But what if…
He keeps reading, eyes scanning the pages from left to right until finally reading an all too familiar name
Shobatsu Murasaki. No, it cannot be this easy, this simple. Though he is Kido Chief he has never had a reason to venture here, no reason to pour over this information especially since this particular document was made before he held the title. He turns the page, eyes narrowing to show their attentiveness to what is being read and taken into his mind, the details of the spell he reads are exactly as what was described in the Central Forty Six database.
”Perhaps the most powerful Bakudo to ever exist… Seeking knowledge of this Bakudo is punishable by… Death…”
Tenzen pauses for a moment, he understands what he has done by this point his actions have led him down a road that will result in his death should he be caught now. However, he will not stop not when he is so close to finding out the truth behind Shirogane’s rebellion. This knowledge he is about to unveil will finally decide if he will walk the path of the one who gave birth to his literal inner demon.
”Kokuryū Satsujinen (黒竜殺人円, Black Dragon Murder Ring, Viz. “Circle of Murdering Black Dragons”), requires a catalyst, something that belongs or once belonged to the victim in order to be cast. Once cast a pillar of energy erupts from the ground and pierces the victims Hakusui (魄睡, Soul Sleep). Pillar rises… Victim drained of their physical and spiritual energy… Consciousness remains… Why is this forbidden? Why…”
The details of the spell are not important, what is important is the why. Jikanteishi (時間停止, Temporal Stasis; Viz "
Time Suspension") is forbidden because it literally halts time, a god like power that is forbidden from being used, perhaps even forbidden in the most dire of situations or times. But so far this spell is nothing fantastical, unique yes but not worthy of being forbidden. But that is when Tenzen reads upon the details that gave it such lofty weight, for one to be executed should they even seek out its knowledge.
”The victim is erased… Entierly… Memories anyone has of them, any action they ever took, and influence. Ultimately erased from reality, from time, altering reality as if they had never existed as if the actions they took never happened…”
Tenzen stands in stunned silence then slowly but surely grits his teeth, the Buddha shows anger and frustration over reading this. All he could think is…
”This is why that bastard betrayed Soul Society!? This is why I’ve become marked by a Hollow’s stench all over this!?”
Perhaps anyone else reading this would understand why it is dangerous, why Shobatsu needs to be stopped or locked away forever, but not Tenzen. This is a man whose Zanpakuto erases matter itself from existence, his Bankai erases people from existence, though it does not do what this spell does. He understands what it means to erase something or someone, it is a burdensome ability, it can upset the balance of souls much like a Quincy should he use it recklessly. The weight of this spell is incredible, should anyone else learn of it they would use it for nefarious means but what of Shirogane? He was a contender for the rank of Captain, surely his Kido prowess must have been high enough to delve into this spell. The Buddha realizes he has not finished reading, his anger blinded him for a moment, an error he won't make again. As he reads on he learns why this spell’s details are so readily available and why Shirogane didn’t use it. No one in Soul Society can cast this spell because the incantation needed lies within the mind of Shobatsu Murasaki, the safest place in all of creation. He closes the document and sets it back on the shelf he took it down from and stands in silence digesting what he has learned.
With the power to alter reality and the flow of time as a whole does make a man dangerous, he need not but cast this spell to change everything for the better or worse. Tenzen looks down at his Zanpakuto, grabbing the hilt of the Katana and ponders the thought of possibly attaining such power through his own Zanpakuto. No, there is no reason to push such limits or boundaries, not while Shobatsu still lives with knowledge of the spell. He lets go of the hilt and wonders what he has learned today, was it worth the risk just to sate curiosity of a treacherous dead man's final words? Yes, because now the echo of that dead man has finally fallen silent and the Buddha will not follow in his footsteps.
” Captain Oda, its Lieutenant Suta!”
Tenzen looks in the direction of his Lieutenant's voice and flickers to his location via Shunpo. With his thirst for knowledge now quenched he can return to his duties as Captain.
”Lt. Suta, what brings you-”
He is interrupted by a Jigokuchō (地獄蝶, Hell Butterfly) fluttering in behind Arashi, Tenzen lifts his right hand so that it may land on his index finger and transfer a rather distressing message… Arrancar are attacking Naruki City. This does not bode well not while such a precious artifact is in transit and in danger of being taken. He looks at Arashi and makes a gesture with his head telling him to follow as he storms out of the archive in a hurry.
”Grand Chief, we received word from Kiku Shunkan about-”
A Priestess catches Tenzen and Arashi as they leave the archive, about to relay the same message to them not knowing Kiku had sent the message out to a wide group of Shinigami.
”I know, prepare a team to go assist him immediately. The objective is to ensure that blood gets to the royal Guard’s palace, the team deployed will help speed things along.”
The Priestess nods then asks a question.
”What about offensive support? What if the Arrancar attack the support team?”
”Already have a plan for that in mind.”
The Jigokuchō, still on his index finger, is used to send a message to the First Division, a request to be specific. Their Denreishinki will be able to pick up this message with no issue.
”This is Captain Oda of the Fifth Division. My Fifth Seat, Kiku Shunkan, is requesting assistance in Naruki due to an Arrancar attack. Due to the importance and vital nature of the package being transported I am requesting permission to head there personally to provide offensive support while another team of Kido Corps members ensure the package makes its way to the destination safely and without error.”
Once done speaking the Jigokuchō flutters off his finger and onto his shoulder, he then halts his stride to turn to his Lieutenant once more to speak to him.
”Whatever orders were given to you in the Lieutenant’s meeting continue to carry them out, without fail. Priestess, have that team meet me at the Senkaimon as soon as possible. If all things go as planned I will have my request granted and this little Arrancar excursion will be put down."
He looks to Arashi again.
"If not be on standby for deployment Lt. Suta should they choose to send you instead of me. I know this may interfere with your duties the Head Lieutenant has given you but this is not something we can so easily ignore. Hollows must not come to possess such an artifact. That is all.”
After those words his form is whisked away into nothingness, using Shunpo to make his way to the Fifth Divisions Barracks to travel through the Senkaimon.
Traveling to Central Seireitei---------->
