A.N: Just wanna throw this out there but you don't need to give me any powerstones. There are tens of Amazing stories out there and I'm sure we all have favorites we'd like to see climb the rankings. I'd feel much better with a comment saying that you enjoyed the chapter. Thanks if you're reading this far.
A.N 2: I've made a small change that Hollows still disappear but not immediately. The time hasn't been stretched too long but just as long as the plot needs I guess.
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With every flash of light, there would be a fallen Hollow. The number of corpses could've filled the street several times over. Amazingly enough the hollows were never the targets of the attacks. They only had themselves to blame for being in the way.
As the 2 locked blades, Kagami was surprised that despite his stature, Hitsugaya overpowered him slightly in every clash. And this was still in while having that thing that suppresses his power. Kagami knew this was just them feeling each other out but he'd be in trouble when he decides to take him seriously. He needs to find a chance to slip away.
'Think dammit! In his head I'm 100% guilty. I'm weird, he's seen me in town before and the timing of our meeting now. He's probably wracking his brain over how I'm connec- That's it!' (Kagami)
'Who is this guy? He looks human yet here he is holding his own against a captain! Even if Rangiku were here she'd have trouble holding him back without the use of her Shikai or releasing her suppresion....and the timing of it all. I've got to take him in.' (Hitsugaya)
"I'll give you one last chance. Drop you weapon and surrender now.....while you still can" (Hitsugaya)
"Oh wow super original. Matters not though. You're not leaving here alive...Captain Hitsugaya *smirk* Now Men!" (Kagami)
"!!?" (Hitsugaya)
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"What was suppo-..... That Bastard!!" (Hitsugaya)
Needless to say Kagami disappeared as soon as Hitsugaya looked away. The plan was simple: if he could hide his presence, who's to say he didn't have teammates with the same ability? So all he'd have to do was act like he did and Hitsugaya would act like any captain would; he'd be cautious.
'Damn it! This is the 2nd time he's gotten away from me. I have to warn the others about this. No one below a 3rd seat can match him. And his stealth makes him even more of a threat. I can't shake the feeling that something bad is going to happen. Just in case I'll apply for a limiter removal' (Hitsugaya)
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Kagami could be seen running as if his life depended on it. He knew that their little exchange meant nothing....he was far from being able to take on a Captain and he knew it. However what concerned him most was what he was sensing. There were hundreds of Hollows scattered about and the number of Soul Reapers were dropping rapidly.
If they were wiped out here no doubt Kagami, as the only suspect they have, would be hunted for the rest of his now shortened life.
"I can deal with all of that later. For now I have to gather everyone. These numbers are too much for them to handle alone." (Kagami)
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"There's still so many of them. We can't stay here forever!" (Tatsuki)
"Just a little longer. If he doesn't get treated now he could die!" (Orihime)
"Damn it! From one to the other. Why can't any of the guys I like not cause trouble?!" (Tatsuki)
Orihime and Tatsuki could be seen standing in an open park, fending off the Hollow attacks. If they were alone no doubt they might've been overrun by now but there were Soul Reapers placed strategically around them.
At first finding 2 humans capable of seeing them made them both puzzled and wary but when one of ssid humans displayed a healing ability, they instantly decided they had to protect her. Even the other one was special in that she had some kind of technique that ignored distance and could inflict damage directly on any Hollow. It was lacking in power but her usage of it at just the right moment saved just as many lives as the healer.
So with the help of 23 Soul Reapers both girls had managed to slowly wane the number of Hollows in their area. The bodies numbered over 100 which was impressive for a group of that size but with the help of a healer and their pride on the line, they fought back relentlessly.
Kagami who arrived and saw the battle of both girls decided not to interrupt. Although he could see the fatigue on some of their faces, he could also see their determination. He could sensed stray Soul Reapers drawing closer which would reinforce the group's combat strength.
"This is fine. They'll be protected and also gain experience in battle. I just have to be sure to get them out of here before the dust settles. Time to go check on Chad." (Kagami)
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"Damn it stop moving so much! You'll bleed out if you try to fight anymore. Hold him still sis." (Rando #1)
"Thanks for the save but please...please take care of yourself." (Rando #2)
"...*huff...*huff....are there...any...more?" (Chad)
".....Ther-" (Rando #1)
"NO!..... they're all taken care of..... That was the last.." (Rando #2)
"Oh....well just tell me.....when another one...appears" (Chad)
The 2 Soul Reapers watched each other with conflicted expressions. They knew the only reason they lasted this long was thanks to the large human in front of them...but in the process of keeping them alive, he had gotten so incredibly injured. His once white shirt was now almost completely red and torn in several places. They couldn't possibly push him any further but the 6 Hollows outside told them the battle was far from over.
The rest of their squad was already dead....they couldn't let their benefactor die too. With grim faces both girls made a decision. They knew the human had only fully been able to see Hollows mid battle so he should be far from being able to sense them. Even if they could only serve as a distraction, they had to at least protect him!
"Stay here. We'll just go scout to see if there's any nearby. We'll be right ba-" (Rando #1)
"No need. There's 6 outside. 3 directly in front, 2 more off to the right and the last one trying to circle around from the left." (Chad)
"Wha- How did you?" (Rando #2)
"See if you 2 *huff can finish those 3 in one go.... I'll hold back the other 2." (Chad)
"What?!! No way we'll leave you to-" (Rando #1)
THUD
"Wha- What the? The one on the left.... it....it just died!" (Rando #1)
THUD
THUD
"Now it's the other 2. How?" (Rando #2)
"Good....He's here." (Chad)
Kagami made it to the school and what he saw worried him immensely. There were both Soul Reaper and Hollow corpses strewn about and 6 living Hollows proqling around the school building. After picking off each he hurriedly searched the school and came across a heavily wounded Chad being supported by 2 female Soul Reapers.
The Soul Reapers that appeared to be twins, went on guard as he approached but from the worry on his face they realized he might be a friend of the human who saved them. Was he the one who took out those Hollows.
"Oh my god! Is he alright? Yo Chad bro can you hear me?" (Kagami)
Kagami ran and took the place of one of twins who supported Chad. As they walked he could feel the fatigue in the big guy's body.
"I'm.....fine." (Chad)
"No way big man. You're sitting out the rest of this battle." (Kagami)
"...." (Chad)
"....." (Kagami)
"....Okay.....sorry I...couldn't help more." (Chad)
With those words the exhaustion finally set in and Chad passed out. Both girls look on in shock at how easily Kagami squashed Chad's attempt to object. They knew first hand how stubborn the boy was. But seeing that he fought so hard for them and their fallen teammates.....
"Umm.....I don't know if it's my place to say but umm...please don't be too hard on him" (Rando #2)
"What she means is he saved our lives damn it! Pretty sure he did more than you pretty boy." (Rando #1)
"ha ha HA HA HA. Oh I've got to tell Keigo about this. Seems like Chad's made some interesting 'friends'. But no worries there ladies..." (Kagami)
"What the...?" (Rando #2)
"No fucking way..." (Rando #1)
"I know better than anyone that he's done an amzing job... After all I doubt the 13 Soul Reapers are responsible for all these bodies..." (Kagami)
It wouldn't have been noticed earlier because they were retreating as they fought, but now that they had the chance to properly look at it. There was hundreds of Hollow bodies...and they knew it wasn't all from them. Front start to end the large human had been fighting at the frontlines and he had even been the most active combatant.
Meanwhile Kagami looked out in pride. On his way here he could sense that those at the school were the last of them in this area. In the space of time between the start of the battle to now, Chad had almost single handedly kill nearly 200 Hollows.
'Is this how it feels to be a proud parent?' (Kagami)
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With the help of the twin Soul Reapers, Kagami made it to the 'safe zone' they had discussed with Urahara, which also 'happened' to be near the location of Ichigo's showdown. Through a stroke of luck neither girls recognized Urahara and simply mistook him as the group's eccentric doctor. Realizing he was in good hands, Kagami took the twins with him and headed back to check on the girls.
Kagami circled back to their last location and to no one's surprise the area was cleared. Both girls were now being hailed as goddesses of victory by the group because with them they had won without a single loss! In fact they were simply resting before heading off to another area. Morale was high and the group had expanded to 37 Soul Reapers with the twins now making it 39. And all of these survivors had been saved by the girls at some point or the other.
Judging by the red faces on both girls, he'd have some new material to make fun of them with at the end of all of this. The stares Kagami received while talking to both girls even told him that they'd be well protected in the group. There were still Hundreds of Hollows left and they'd be safer as a group so he decided to them go, but on the condition that they avoid any areas that might have a captain or vice captain.
'Now that the captains are no longer suppressed, Tatsuki who displayed better sensing capabilities, should be able to help them steer clear from them. Yoruichi will be fine and Rukia is with Urahara's... assistants? Guess there's nothing for me to do now except clean up some more Hollows.' (Kagami)
And so that's what he did.
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"Are you seeing this captain?" (Gin)
"Indeed I am... This is an unexpected change but one I quite welcome. Let's see what you can really do Kagami-kun." (Aizen)