After getting patched up by Captain Unohana, I told Captain Urahara about my findings and the encounter with the beast.
"You should fine now Vice-captain Hatake" Captain Unohana spoke wrapping my hand up
"Thank you, Captain Unohana"
She looked worried you could always tell by her eyes.
"Is something wrong, Captain Unohana?"
"Have you recalled any memories from your first Hollow attack?" She asked bluntly
"Can't that I have"
"Ashame, but life goes on" she continued
"It never waits, but thank you again I must get back to my duties" I responded getting off the table
"Remember Kakashi" she said placing a hand on my shoulder
I could feel a very demonic aura coming off of her form.
"Come in for your check ups" she ordered darkly
"O-of course Captain" I said nervously
Leaving the hospital hurriedly trying to return to Division 12. Kisuke sat at his desk waiting for myself to return.
"I'm here, sorry I was late Unohana wanted a quick check over"
Kisuke didn't say a word and instead smiled at me. Getting out from behind his desk, approaching with calm demeanor as always.
"Kakashi you've been a good friend, ever since you became part of my squad" he said placing a hand on my shoulder
"You sound like you're leaving"
"Maybe, you never know do you?" He retorted
A strange tension came, like a final before a goodbye.
"Anyway with that injury you can excuse yourself for the day" he ordered
"Sir?"
He then left his office like nothing was wrong. Though there was something that was, a deep feeling hit my gut. Needing an answer I went to the only other person who knew Kisuke.
Searching throughout the Seireitei I couldn't find her, til finding Soi Feng walking by.
"Vice-captain Soi Feng!" I called out
"Vice-captain Hatake, did you need something?"
"I was hoping you could direct me to Captain Shihoin" I answered
"She should be where you usually are" she answered
By the tree in the Seireitei garden, my regular spot for relaxing.
"Thank you"
Rushing off to find her I needed to know why Kisuke was acting the way he was, and maybe she could shed some light. Flashing a few feet away I could see the young Shihoin standing by the tree.
"Yoruichi!"
Hearing my voice she turned with a expressionless face. Though that quickly changed into a small smile, leaning against the tree.
"So you came"
"You were expecting me?"
"Of course"
"Do you know why Captain Urahara is acting the way he is?"
She was silent with not a word spoken, then she began to close the space between us. Bringing us both into a hug, she placed her head on my chest. Wrapping her arms around me, not knowing what to do.
"Yoruichi?"
"I just want to stay like this for a moment, I'm not used to this" she chuckled
I did not know what had brought this on, but Yoruichi for all knew had a reason. I even wondered if she had feelings for me, and to tell the truth...I hope she didn't.
Night
The siren went off awaking me from my sleep. Getting without hesitation I changed into my uniform. Racing into the Thirteen Court Gaurd courtyard, every squad was there.
Captain-Commander Yamamoto stood above everyone. All stood attention even the captains, but a few were missing even Captain Urahara and Yoruichi. Along with a few Vice-captains.
"We have a situation! Today the suspect Kisuke Urahara, along with a few co-conspirators are attempting to leave the Seireitei we must stop them at all costs" the eldest Captain announced
My body tensed as my Captains name was shouted, but could that mean Yoruichi as well? I would have to stop my former friends.
"Now! Split and look throughout the Seireitei!"
We did as ordered as we split into different directions. I went into a secluded spot and concentrated focusing on the strongest energies. Seeing some of the Captains I also recognized those who were missing.
"Found you"
Seireitei Forest
Seven former Soul Reapers ran through the trees. Unfortunately for them I had made it ahead. Waiting the group of seven stopped upon my sight.
"Vice-captain Hatake" Shinji Hirako spoke
"You are under arrest, come with me and no harm will come to you"
"Well unfortunately we can't do that" he responded
"Don't do this"
"Let us pass! We are being framed!" Hiyori shouted
"If that is so then you'll be proven innocent in court"
"We won't survive, court" Lisa Yadomaru responded
"Aren't you Captain Uraharas friend, won't you trust his word? Let us passed or we could die" Love asked
A moment I had hoped would never come, I would have to choose between my duties as a Soul Reaper or my friends.
Staring at them with an expressionless face, pulling out my blade. Aiming it at the they all tensed up at the sight. One step up with a stern face, his silver hair close in color to mine.
"Kensie"
"He won't listen to reason, we have to admit we're going to have to fight our way out" he said pulling out a small combat blade
A moment of silence came, flashing our blades clashed as sparks flew off the edges. Gritting his teeth I pushed with my strength. Redirecting my blade he slashed at my face, ducking just in time. Then maneuvered my blade to attempt another strike, blocking it with his knife being pushed back a bit. Stopping himself Kensie gripped his Shikai tightly.
"I can't let you leave"
Glaring at me he clenched his jaw, then charged slashing downward blocking and letting the attack slide off my blade. I smashed my hilt into his jaw, causing him to fly in the air. Landing on his feet spitting out a bit of saliva, rubbing the spot I struck.
"Yasaka Magatama!"
Three magatama shot out, flying towards Kensie at unbound speed. Surrounding him he was then imprisoned by the spell.
"What the hell is this!?" Kensie growled struggling to break it
"I didn't just sit around these past centuries"
Seeing a small figure move, in the air the short stature of Hiyori charged. Her sword above her head, brining it down the blade easily parried. Catching her by the throat, throwing her into a tree the wind was knocked out of her lungs. As I was land the finishing blow a massive blade of a spear blocked it.
"Hiyori! Move!" Lisa shouted as she pushed myself back
She then began a series of thrusts attempting to impale me. Blocking each one the spear did have a heavy impact. Crouching low enough I flashed forward cutting the ligaments in her legs. She fell using her spear as a crutch.
"Yo! Hatake!"
Looking up a massive spiked club was about to smash me underneath. Hitting the ground a cloud and crater bursting as the weight landed. Appearing behind Love the wielder of the weapon, slashing his back.
"Dammit!"
Blood spurted out as I was about to slash him again, a golden rope wrapped around my arm. Seeing Captain Rojuro holding me in place, as Love began to swing back into my direction. Tugging hard on the rope Rojuro pulled harder stopping my own struggle Rojuro helped me out my situation. Seeing his mistake as Loves strike had missed, Rojuro pulled to the side. As my body was going to make contact with a tree I landing feet first putting a stop to the momentum.
"Golden Sal Tree Sonata Number Eleven - Sixteen Day-Old Moon Rose"
The sound of guitar was heard a glow of the rope was running from hilt towards me. I had to do something before it made contact, thinking there was only one thing I could do. Activating my Sharingan and then my Mangekyou I phased through the rope. Flashing before an unknown blast could catch me in its radius, deactivating my eyes in the process.
"What was that?" Rose spoke in shock
Shooting a binding techniques a glowing chain had latched on former Captain Rojuro binding him to a tree.
"Don't forget me!"
Love threw his oversized club catching me off gaurd. Causing another crater under its weight.
"Got ya"
"Don't be so sure of victory..."
Turning in shock as he was cut again this time, I had aimed for the ligaments in both his arms and shoulders along with his legs. This would keep him from running and lifting his club.
"...Until your sure you've won"
Love glared as he was unable to move.
"To think someone like you, has the ability to fight out numbered by both Captains and Vice-captains" Shinji spoke finally getting his turn to fight as pulled his blade out
"You're not going to surrender, are you?"
"Not a chance"
Fine then aiming our blades towards each other, we charged as our edges met in a storm of sparks. Slashes and parries struck bot pushing each other. There was no doubt he was living up to his Captain status, his moves, strikes and parries were masterfully countering my own. Redirecting one of his strikes upward I caught an opening. Slashing he dodged only catching his Haori.
Then a massive figure caught me with a slash of his blade. Catching it with my own, but I was still launched away hard. Getting back I saw Captain Kensie again this time he had a Hollow mask on. It had seemed to boost his energy, and attributes.
"So it is true"
"No turning back now" Shinji spoke
Kensie slashed down blocking it, the force was almost enough to break my Zanpakuto. Flashing backwards he met me with another strike blocking it again. Countering with a quick slash to his arm leaving a good size cut on his arm. Though he didn't seemed bothered by the injury.
Only receiving a growl from him, it was as if he was a Hollow.
"Howl, Los Lobo!"
Releasing my Shikai, Shinji was caught by the name of my blade.
Kensie slashed downwards, catching it with my first blade, pushing it away the aattack for an opening.
"Rakiri!"
A blast hit his chest pushing him back farther than he did to me. Leaving a large burn mark on where it struck.
"Karin!"
A bolt lightening struck him from the sky, pushing to one knee.
"How did you escape?"
Turning to see a large round man with a pink hair and mustache. Hachigen Ushoda former Kido Corp member only he could so.
"Flying Raiju Slice"
As if time had stopped Kensie had a large cut both on his chest and back. His mask was also broken as he fell to his hands and knees.
I stood til Shinji locked blades with me, pushing me off. Aiming both my blades at him.
"Bestía Relámpago!"
A massive Foo Dog appeared charging at the former Captain. Unable to move he was hit, as half his body was burnt with his kimono and Haori torn.
"So tell me Kakashi..."
"What?"
"Why do you use the language of Hollows?" He asked bluntly as he clashed swords with me once more
Holding his blade I didn't see an unexpected move.
"Forgot about me!" Hiyori shouted as jumped from behind Shinji
Her blade came down cutting my left eye.
"Rakiri!"
A bolt of lightning shocked Shinji again.
"Shinji!-"
My blade pierced her shoulder, looking back she saw my face. A massive cut down my and blood covering most of my features. Turning I saw Hachigen and a young green haired woman helping the injured. As I was about approach them, Kensie flashed before me his blade cutting down my body.
"Had enough" he growled
Placing a palm on his shoulder, a blast of Kido went through him. Leaving a hole that almost reached the center of his chest. Falling back to the ground now injured severely, but still alive.
"You are not leaving"
Before I could reach Hachigen, a strong hit struck my though I blocked it. Looking out from behind my arms I saw someone I didn't expect.
"Yoruichi"
She looked at me with no emotion, her body was ready to fight. Returning my blades back into its sheath, looking at her with my usual expression. Her body then began to be wrapped around energy, white lightning like whipped around her.
"Don't do this" I pleaded
I could tell my words were falling on deaf ears.
"Fine, Chidori"
Raising my hand in the air, a lightning bolt struck it and gathered in my palm. Her eyes widen as the element took the shape of a giant wolf. It growled as it saw Yoruichi, baring its teeth. In a moment I saw massive feline form behind her. A moment longer and we charged, as her white lightning, and my blue lightning clashed. We both struggled to overpower one another, til the words I lived by went through my head.
'Those who abandon their friends..."
Pulling energy back Yoruichi stuck my arm taking it off. Both our power disappeared, I stood one arm cut off, a gash across my body, my blinded by a cut. Leaning against a tree she flashed away to help Shinji carry Hiyori. Turning look to me I didn't know what I had saw in her eyes, but it wasn't good.
"Lets go" she said as they left
As they disappeared into the woods, Soi Feng had found me.
"Vice-captain Hatake!" She said as she saw my injuries
Acting as a crutch, she took me to see Captain Unohana.
"What happened?"
"I saved a friend"