"Yep~. An opportunity~. Within three hours, starting from now, whoever can catch me would have the right to ask me any three questions or request one thing from me~." Kisuke proposed while sporting a large grin.
Everyone stopped in their tracks after hearing Kisuke's proposal and the first one to react to his words was Ais, "...Anything?"
With the same grin, Kisuke answered, "Yep~. Anything~!"
Tiona and Tione knew that Ais was very interested in Kisuke's proposal based on her reaction and they too, were interested in the three questions which they could ask, "Three hours? Aren't you underestimating us? You might get hurt in the process, you know?" Tione reminded him.
In response, Kisuke only chuckled, "That's fine~. In fact, you can do anything to catch me~."
"A-anything?" Tione was startled at his confidence. Even if there was some truth about Ais not being able to win against Kisuke, if they started working together, it wouldn't be a joke even for their Captain or the Champion.
But Kisuke's next words surprised them even more, "Yeah. Break my limbs or leave me on the brink of death. Anything goes as long as I'm alive and you're able to hold any part of my body for five seconds." To everyone's sight, Kisuke's grin didn't change however their perception of it changed entirely. They all thought that they were looking at a madman sporting an insane smile.
While everyone was frozen from his ruthless declaration, the first one to react was once again, Ais, "...Lefiya, please pass me my clothes."
"Ais!?" Tiona and Tione simultaneously exclaimed.
Not being able to understand what was going on and suddenly being called by Ais, Lefiya shook, "Ah... Ah! Y-yes!" She hurriedly followed her instruction after seeing the very serious face she was making.
Ais slowly retreated behind a tree while carefully covering herself as she waited for Lefiya to gather her clothes. Tiona and Tione, on the other hand, looked at each other before nodding and started walking towards their clothes. The two of them thought that Kisuke was just exaggerating but catching him would be beneficial for them so they'd be joining the chase and planned to casually trap him.
Either way, no matter who among the sisters caught Kisuke, their questions would be about Ais due to their concern for her.
Since they only had a few articles of clothing, Tiona and Tione finished dressing at the same time as Ais.
However, as the sister warmed up, they noticed that Ais suddenly pulled out her sword and Tiona asked her question, "Ais? What are you going to do with that sword?"
Kisuke's smile only grew larger after seeing the sword in Ais' hand but he didn't really care, since they wouldn't be able to catch him anyways.
Ais ignored Tiona's question and only stared at Kisuke before muttering, "Tempest!" Using her magic, she launched herself towards Kisuke at almost full power. If it was an Adventurer at Level 3 and below, the moment they got in Ais' proximity, they'd be shredded into pieces.
" "Ais!?" "
"Ais-san!?"
Tiona, Tione, and Lefiya exclaimed.
Kisuke, in response, just jumped away to dodge Ais' charge, and at the same time, he hid himself amongst the trees. But before he disappeared, Kisuke's casual voice resounded, "Your three hours start now~."
Everyone was dumbfounded at Ais' sudden actions and were confused, why did she put so much effort into catching someone well below her Level? Tione hurriedly looked towards Yoruichi who was still casually taking a bath and asked, "Are you not going to do something about that!? I don't know why Ais is acting like that, but Kisuke Urahara might be in danger!"
Contrary to Tione's hurried tone, Yoruichi just casually answered, "He made this mess and he proposed a solution. I trust him with his decision."
Tiona and Tione were shocked that Yoruichi would really just leave Kisuke on his own, 'Even if he really can defeat Ais by any chance, that doesn't mean he stands the same chance when we join. Besides, Ais' current mood is weird...' Tione thought before facing Lefiya, "Lefiya! Go call Riveria and tell her what just happened! I'm worried about Ais' current mood."
"Y-yes!" Lefiya then started running towards the camp.
"Tiona, let's go!"
"Okay~."
The Amazoness then followed the destruction and sounds left by Ais' magic.
"A-are you really not going to do anything?" Asfi asked the still nonchalant Yoruichi.
Yoruichi shook her head and looked towards Asfi, "What about you? That guy peeped on you too, so you have the right to break his legs."
Asfi's mouth twitched at Yoruichi's words, "I-I'll pass... Besides, it's probably Hermes-sama who started all this."
As Yoruichi and Asfi talked, the rest of the girls had no idea what was happening or what they should do now. It was Elfy who reminded them to leave the water as people from the Loki Familia would start flocking in, due to the noise which Ais created as she chased after Kisuke.
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"You've improved yet again~," Kisuke commented as he dodged the swirl of wind coming after him. In the spot he was previously standing, the ground was dug up as soil exploded everywhere.
Ais didn't say anything, but the frustration was apparent on her face, 'How...? How is he dodging all of this?' While biting her lips, Ais recalled what happened until now since she started chasing after Kisuke. Although she was a lot faster than him, especially after using her magic and him not using the strange technique which they were calling 'Flash Step', Ais was always one step behind him.
At first, Ais just tried to chase him but was seeing no results. Due to Kisuke dodging into difficult positions where Ais couldn't approach easily, she slowed down and tried to read his movements.
But instead of making it better, Ais felt that she was being dragged around by Kisuke. She couldn't figure out which one was a feint and which wasn't. '...I can't get close.', thought Ais as she stopped moving and stared at Kisuke who was grinning at her behind a white fan.
It was at this time that the Hiryute sisters appeared, flanking Kisuke from the sides. However, Kisuke's smile didn't change as he twisted his body to avoid the attacks from the sisters and used their extended arm and leg as footholds for him to escape from them, "Oh~, welcome~." Kisuke uttered as he landed on the ground.
Tiona and Tione were slightly shocked that he easily dodged their sneak attack. The two of them slowly retreated beside Ais.
"Tiona, Tione, please. I need to catch him... Please leave this to me." Ais suddenly pleaded as she readied her sword again.
Tiona and Tione looked towards Ais' desperation before looking at each other. Tione then asked Ais, "Do you really need it?"
"...Yes." Ais answered with conviction.
Tione sighed while Tiona only smiled happily. They wanted to ask Kisuke questions too, but if their precious comrade pleaded with them like this, they'd have to prioritize that.
Tione then faced Kisuke and asked, "If either I or Tiona catches you, is it possible to pass the right to Ais?"
"Of course~. I won't mind something like that~."
"Hooh? Aren't you pretty confident..." Tione readied herself, "You do realize that after agreeing to this, we'll be working together, right?" Tiona also readied herself to match her sister's pace.
"Not really." Kisuke then closed his fan, "I just think you need more handicaps from me~. By the way, I won't be using my movement technique as long as I'm in your view."
"Now that's just underestimating us." Tione then launched herself to Kisuke's right while Tiona did the same, aiming for his left.
"Tempest." Ais, on the other hand, renewed her magic and watched carefully. With the three of them moving, it should be a lot easier to get hold of Kisuke's movements.
With the Hiryute sisters bearing down on him, Kisuke kept away his fan and stood straight up. Kisuke quickly got within Tiona and Tione's reach and they couldn't see any signs of him dodging, 'What is he planning?' The two of them thought.
At first, they only wanted to gauge him, however, they are now being presented a chance so they took it. Tione aimed for his face with her fist while Tiona aimed for his body with her leg.
The force behind it was enough for any Level 4 Adventurers to sustain massive injuries if it would hit directly. But when they thought that their attack was about to connect, Kisuke placed his hands on the spot where their attack will be landing, 'Blocking it with a single hand? Is he that strong?'
Even so, regardless of their doubts, the sisters continued their attack. But at the moment when their fist and leg landed in his hands and got caught, Tione felt a very familiar sensation and an instant later, both of them were thrown away.
Both of them landed in opposite directions and hit some trees, damaging them. But instead of grimacing in pain, Tione immediately stood up in shock and pointed at Kisuke while shouting,
"You're that guy!!!"
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Editors:
28th00: I assume the Crimson guy connection? Also, this is just bullying. So evil~
Alexander: I like it. This chapter makes me remember the movie "Catch me" which I watched a week ago.