I was woke up early today, earlier than usual in fact. Meeting up with Captain Urahara outside the Captain Counsel Chambers, for an unexpected meeting.
"So why am I needed?"
"All Vice-captains are expected encase we can't make and to act as second ear as well" he answered
Sighing we continued seeing most of the others had made it. Entering me and the other Vice-captains all stood in our spots behind our respective Captains. Recognizing a few still unable to meet each one in my time in the Seireitei. That was when Captain-Commander Yamamoto step out with his Vice-captain.
"Now that we are all here, let's have this meeting begin"
Slamming his cane on the hard wood floor everyone stood still.
"Captain Urahara I hear you have a report than needs addressing" the elderly man announced
"Yes, It has come to my attention that once our Captains and their Vice-captains enter the Human World we have an affect on it" he explained
"And your solution?"
"A seal that can keep a major part of our energy away, til it is needed" he answered
"Anything else?"
"We have seen an increase in Hollows within the Human World, but they seemed to be lesser threats" Kisuke responded
"We must get patrols down there, assign a squad weekly we need to make sure they don't spread" Captain-Commander Yamamoto ordered
Then one by one each Squad Captain made each announcement. All wither simple or didn't have much to discuss on, but I felt a pair of eyes on Kisuke. Scanning I saw them behind Captain Shinji Hirako, Dark brown hair and eyes with a pair of glasses. Something told me he wasn't right, I kept my eyes forward as not give myself away.
"Meeting adjourned"
All flooded out the chamber with few talking on the way out.
"Vice-captain Hatake?"
Turning I saw Vice-captain Lisa Yadomaru, who was in Captain Shunsuis squad.
"Yes, Vice-captain Yadomaru?"
She then held out a hard copy of a book, grabbing it seemed to be a good size.
"Captain Shunsui heard you mention you like to read so he thought you might enjoy a copy of his book" she explained which was much clearer
"Oh thank you, give Captain Shunsui my gratitude"
She then walked away coldly as I was stuck by myself with a buck. Putting inside my kimono for later.
"What you got there?"
Turning a woman with long orange hair saw me.
"Oh a book Captain Shunsui gave me"
"Well aren't you special?" She said with grin and a elbow to my side
"You must be Vice-captain Matsumoto" I said with an unseen smile
"Oh and how might you know me? Is it because of my beauty?" She asked flaunting herself
"No, I hear the others complain about you"
"Oh, well they're just a bunch of downers" she said nervously
"I heard it's because you don't do your work" he retorted
"Well that's because-"
"Rangiku?"
I felt an evil and menacing energy somewhere, looking behind Vice-captain Matsumoto.
"Oh C-captain Shihoin h-how are you?" Rangiku asked
"Don't you have paperwork that needs doing?" She asked as a threat
Rangiku soon left quickly, as Yoruichi smiled waving her goodbye.
"Hello, Captain Shihoin" I greeted with a smile
"So what were you two talking about?"
"She asked what Vice-captain Yadomaru gave me and it was a book from Captain Shunsui" I answered showing the book
"Oh I remember he did do something like publish a book, but didn't think it happened" she added
"Kakashi!" Kisuke shouted towards me waving his hand in the air
"Sorry, but I must go farewell Captain Shihoin" I said leaving her with Vice-captain Soi Feng
Returning to Captain Uraharas side he seemed curious, but losed interest. Somehow I could feel a dark time coming, and it would something we would need to be ready for.
Division 12
"Kakashi, I need to talk to you in private" Kisuke said with a more serious tone
Entering his office, I stood waiting for him to speak.
"There was something that I kept from the council" Kisuke confessed
Keeping calm I needed the fool story before making a judgment. Kisuke was obviously hiding something for a reason.
"Not only did I find traces of Hollow in the Human world, but also small strong amounts in the Soul Society" he explained
"Why hide this? Shouldn't we notify Captain-Commander Yamamoto?"
"No, cause after closer examination I also traces of Soul Reaper energy mixed in"
Going to his desk he pulled out a map showing marks in certain areas.
"I need you to look into each site, get a close into who or what this is" he ordered
Taking the map there was many areas outside districts and they were certainly attacks to be sure.
"You know, Yoruichi has grown fond of you?"
Stopping in my tracks for a moment, I exited without a word.
Mark #1
A west district had seen a small bit of Hollows, but they were eliminated swiftly. The energy though was ordinary for a hollow.
Mark #14
Marks 1-13 were not unique in anyway with only minor attacks on Souls. This seemed to only be a stronger hollow than the rest, with minimal damage seen in the area. Few mentioned as I passed through the markets.
Mark #34
This was out of hand now, over 30 marks and not a single one out of ordinary. Except for the amount of attacks made on Souls, one was an Menos Grande that was eliminated last week. Another a Adjuchas that had snuck in somehow, and dealt with by Captain Shinji.
Mark #39
Last mark it had gotten dark as this one was closer to the forest by the Seireitei. The only thing between them was the noble houses. Here I felt an aura that finally felt like something that I was looking for. Hollow and Soul Reaper energy, but it felt as if it was coated on top one another.
Looking at the report for the mark, it had seemed that a Hollow had attacked, but no one was hurt. Soul Reapers chased after it though lost track the creature somewhere. Going into the forest still unable to find anything.
"Not much to go on"
Scanning the area nothing came out as unordinary.
Boom!
A cloud of dust and rock came down in front of me. Covering my face to keep any from getting into my eyes. As it cleared I felt that aura and in front of me a Hollow with a black and white body and a demonic mask. In hand was a blade, standing still it stared.
"Roar!"
A loud shriek echoed through the air, shaking the ground underneath us. It flew towards me at unseen speed, just barely blocking its blade with my own. Sparks flew of the edges as I was pushed back, it growled glaring. Charging again it slashed repeatedly at me, only able to block as each hit struck my blade.
"Roar!"
One final strike and I was pushed back again. Each hit shook me to the core, able to see indentation in the edge of my sword. It huffed and growled the power overflowing from the humanoid form. I couldn't retreat its speed far outclassed mine, as did its strength.
"Only have one option"
Raising its blade the Hollow slashed down, using what little opening I had. Dodging I swung my blade cutting its arm, blood began to run down letting out a howl. Swinging again I ducked striking at its shoulder, blood gushed out. As I was stuck in front of it, the Hollows jaws opened. A small orb of energy collected as it shot out in a widespread attack.
"Cero!"
Just flashing in time to escape the edge of the blast. My right hand was caught leaving burn marks. Focusing on the abnormal Hollow, the appearance resembled that of the creatures, but the energy was that of a Soul Reaper.
"What the hell are you"
"Roar!"
Flying it aimed the point of blade at the center of my body.
"Howl, Los Lobo!"
In a flash of blue my blades changed into the two hook swords. Using the tip of the blades to stop its own, getting caught in between the hooks. It struggled to push the blade further, but my boost of energy was just what I need to fight back. Swiping the blade away, turning the tables.
"Strike Rakiri!"
A bolt of lightening shot out the blades, hitting point blank in its chest. The smoke cleared as it showed a massive chunk of his body missing. Not showing any sign that it was hurt, it obviously had fight in it.
"Come then, let us end this" I said raising my blade
It thrusted its blade, deflecting I cut its arm off with my free blade. Attempting to grab me I cut its last hand off, blood gushed a river down its body. Falling to its knees, it looked at me as if begging for mercy.
Placing both blades on each side of its head, using the hooks to behead the beast. My blade reverted back to its Zanpakuto form, sheathing my hand still injured from the blast.
"Captain Unohana will have to patch me up"
Whatever that thing was it had certainly felt like totally different being. I hate when I'm right.