Chapter 32: Ryoka Hunt Pt 2

Night came as the other squads kept up their patrols. Seireiteis night was filled with the scurrying of Soul Reapers. Each investigating sightings or reports of Ryoka.

"Sir! We didn't find them at the east gate"

"They might not be active during the night, but tell everyone to keep an eye out" I ordered

"Yes, sir"

We had caught one thanks to Third-Seat Asuma Sarutobi. Now we just needed the others, we just needed to know where. I wanted to find them and get them out straight away. That was when I saw two unfamiliar faces.

"Hey you" I called out

They stopped as one was shaking extremely bad, and had short dark hair. While the other had bright orange hair, with blue eyes and snowflake hairpins.

"I don't recall seeing you two before name and Division" I said examining both of them

"H-hanataro Yamada, D-division 4 S-seventh-Seat!" He said nervously

"And you?" I asked

"S-she's also p-part of my Division"

"Name?"

"O-orihime Inoue" she said

She seemed frighten, I could feel an abnormal energy emitting off her. There was no doubt she was a Ryoka, but before I could grab her.

Boom!

I looked behind to a massive explosion by Division 12. Turning quickly I saw the two were gone. I scanned the Soul Reapers who were now scrambling to get information and assistance over there.

"Damn, what was that!?"

"We're not sure sir!"

"I'll check it out, find me Hanataro Yamada he's assisting the Ryoka" I ordered as I flashed away

Jumping off the dividers I kept nearing the sight of the explosion. I could feel a familiar energy like it was Soken all over again. Coming to the sight I saw a pile of rubble and Nemu laying on the ground.

"Hello Vice-captain Hatake" she said

"Stoic as ever I see" I said landing to the ground

"It only seems logical, to panic in a situation like this-" she began

"Later, what happened? You alright?" You have a bruises on your face" I asked worried if she had obtained any injuries

"I am fine"

I sat her up and began an examination. No bones seemed broken, nor internal bleeding. Though a few scratches along with some bruises made it known she was part of the conflict.

"Captain Mayuri, encountered a Ryoka" she said as began to heal her

My medical expertise wasn't great, but it could hold her off til we get a healer. A green glow emitted from my hand, as the scratches began to vanish.

"Tell me"

"The Ryoka called himself a Quincy, and caused conflict between him and Captain Mayuri" she explained

"Quincy"

I had not heard of that in a awhile, but wondered if he was here for the same reason.

"You seem familiar with the name Vice-captain"

"Yes, but for another time where did he go?"

"I can show you" she said as she rised to her feet stumbling a bit

"Are you sure you can walk?"

"I'll be fine" she said

She and I began to walk the massive arch in the short distance. I could feel Nemu was ready to give out anytime. She would stumble a bit, but I made sure I was there to catch her. We approached the steps to the arch as sunrise to to show itself.

"There it is" she said

"Good, thank you for leading me this way especially in you condition" I thanked

"Of course-"

Nemu had fell to into my arms, I sat her down so that she could rest for a bit. Continuing to walk up the stairs I saw a young man with Quincy garb on. He had fallen on the ground using the archs as supports. Approaching he could hear my footsteps as turned to see me.

"Who...are you?" He asked exhausted

"Vice-captain Hatake, and you?"

He glared at me, but his eyes widen as they were drawn to my pendant.

"Thats...!" He said

"Hmm?"

I looked at the pendant with confusion. As I lifted my arm where it was wrapped.

"Thats...my grandfathers! How did you get that!?" He asked with shock and anger

"Oh? So you're Sokens grandson"

His eyes widen even more as he heard the name. Attempting to get up it caused too much pain for him to move.

"I knew your grandfather when he was just a young man" I explained

He gritted his teeth assuming I was mocking him. Going to a gloved hand he attempted to call on his Quincy powers. They didn't answer as I knew what he had used to fight Captain Mayuri.

"Let me guess, you used Letz Stil"

He was shocked at the fact I knew it, but glared. As he was about to ask, I began to explain his predicament.

"Your body couldn't handle the power so it cut your Quincy abilities off" I explained

"H-how did you know?"

"You grandfather was training for the same thing, we were very good friends I'm sorry for your loss" I said with regret

"How did you know he was-" he stopped as it was sore spot for him

"I was there, and you apparently didn't inherit his wisdom" I said seeing as he uesed it recklessly

"So what now? You're going to kill me aren't you?" He growled

"No, you aren't much of a threat anymore" I answered

As a few men came they took the young man away. He would be in the hospital with the other Ryoka. It was then I found a very particular energy. Along with three others, I found them.

Division 11

I sat in the shadows waiting for them, then three figures came rushing in. One was Hanataro, the other a man with a dagger and resembled that of the Shiba clan, and lastly the one I had set my eyes on.

Ichigo Kurosaki.

He wore traditional Soul Reaper attire, his blade was long and unusual. His spiritual energy was rather unique, and I felt it was leaking. Like a glass overflowing with water.

"This human..."

AN: A short one, sorry