4 Year Time Skip WW3 (to post your stories)

[Nicho Kiennes]

Below is to reiterate what i said before... I'm posting this up now so people can post stuff i'll leave this up for a few days in those few days you have time to finish off arcs and things but i want to start moving things along again now.

First the main arc:
After the wacky arc that Axel has done for himself this seems to sweetly slid in after it which is why were don't the time skip once it has wrapped up and everyone else has finished their arcs. Please note i am trying not to use Country names to keep it generalized and also none offensive to people, you can all just take from it what you feel is good for you.

As is the custom after the battle shinigami set about repairing buildings and modifying peoples memories. The only thing that could not be explained away was the disappearance of the UN officials. The shadow that has been looming grinned its many teeth at this hole in the cover up. Within the next few weeks the TV news of the human world reported the kidnap of the UN officials along with (edited) footing of Axel making a threat to the world.

A final nerve was broken in the west. The UN who stood for so many things and had to all intense and purposes played a back seat in the current crisis of the middle east was thrown the bone that was needed to drive them forward. A total war was announced to destroy dictatorship and rid the world of slavery and bring it into the light.

An obvious retaliation by countries threatened by this and even those that although not ruled by a dictator were not Capitalist and so felt the looming threat made a shaky alliance to strike back at the west who's troops were on the move. Countries that had been harboring weapons of mass destruction aimed them at their closest enemy launching chemical warfare and radioactive missiles. Soul society in its desperation set itself into a state of emergency.

The Kidou corps, did its best to disrupt the attacks from the largest weapons that were claimed on the news by some as miss fires and others as successful sabotage. However some did impact their targets forcing large deaths. Many souls entering soul society all at once many more wondering their decimated cities as lost souls some bound so strong to turn into Hollow whilst others not so lucky as to be found or saved by teams of 7th and 11th shinigami were eaten by Hollow and turned into Hollow themselves.

Over the four years humans clashed as Hollows and Shinigami clashed often on the same battle field, what was a world war for humans was a war of souls for the Hollow. Dispatches and information gained though the years showed some places obviously decimated but with not a single soul to be found when Shinigami arrived. In the last year and a half Menos classes were becoming more frequent on the battle field cutting down many lower ranked shinigami that were not expecting them before as reports show absorbing all the dead soul sin the area at once.

Another noted aspect of the war through out the confrontation Hollow appeared organized even seeming to be at battle scenes long before the Shinigami arrived and each time growing stronger in number or in power.
What ever led these black troops was had a plan and it was working, the surge of souls at the beginning of the war had now turned into a trickle after four years... the balance was being destroyed.

Four years passed and the war still waged on missions for shinigami now carried a high mortality rate and were frequent in number. 7th and 11th were at the front line fighting the horde that appeared even in peaceful towns. The sighting of Arrancar also became more frequent often there seemed a struggle between evolved Menos and the Arrancar but Soul society could not find out what the reason for such behavior was.

In soul society the unrest in rukongai grew due to the sudden increase of souls at first there were few places left for them to stay and so many became gangs roaming the streets stealing and pillaging forcing whole districts to become desolate lands of gang wars, fear and panic then spread through these masses as news of the shinigami's struggle spread not even central 46 could cover up the troubles that lay ahead in the lives of the people of that world....

Ok well i think that summarized best of all if you want stuff added for instance BOB if you have anything then plz PM me and i will add it. A full final version of this will go on the first page of the time gap thread. I would suggest also adding time gap posts in Spoiler links to your Registration. I say this from experience as it can be hard to remember exactly everything you wrote about those four years.

Second smaller points:
7th Judgment...
Ok well this isn't definitive due to the fact that its not set in stone or anything this is just something i was thinking about. How Central would judge 7ths actions given ALL the evidence and what woudl be fitting (bare in mind Central are politicians as well as judges so they think about appearence and the strength and weakness of the Gotei 13 to public eyes.
First would be some form of public punishment for the Taichou, Fuku and 3rd seat. This would act as a deterrent to all, i was thinking 500 Lashes of being bound to a elevated platform for a set amount of time without food/drink (its survivable for the 7th.) Anyone got better ideas i'm open as i am a bit stumped.

Second would be a punishment that has a long term feature. This would obviously be prison. I was thinking 2 years solitary for the Taichou and only captains and Fuku's can visit him (this is more so Axel actually has something to write about XD) the Fuku and 3rd seat have to run the division for that time.

Then once the Taichou is let out he is not allowed to carry his Zanpakutou for a further year. Also an agreement from then on that any Human killed by a 7th division member will be given 0 tolerance.

I draw a blank at that but i think thats actually ok. Any suggestions plz put them forward. I guess those are th main two the only other thing i have to announce is the effects to the rank chart.

I have talked to 80% of people about what will happen in the rank chart for them. If i haven't then please PM me, mostly look at the chart and put yourself up one spot although if you haven't been active at all then i won't move you at this time because its unfair to people that you get promoted for no work. Likewise and this is important!!!!

IF YOU haven't been in the RP for ages and read all this and think ok i'll come back and post once and get my rank up then your wrong, unlike in most cases the Rank chart means that people can be fairly rewarded for their efforts in the RP and that is something i am very very happy to do. If you never post and then just post in the time gap thread to get a bump up then I'm sorry but i won't move you up in the chart. I think its only fair no?

Ok now that really is everything, if you recon you'll get Shikai or bankai in the time skip you NEED TO pm me your idea for shikai/Bankai so i can clear it.

p.s. thanks to a convo i just realized people who are unseated, when you make your post you won't get shikai till either the 3rd or the 4th year of it. Also when it comes down to finding out what abilities you learn during the time skip then plz PM your Taichou to find out what they would teach you and then MAKE SURE you put them in your Posts because if they aren't in your posts you haven't really learned them. This is to stop people learning everything under the sun in the time jump which is what happened last time and is a bit unfair. Thanks

Ok thats to reiterate things.... Remember if your not sure double check with me i think everyone has talked to me now about things. so good luck i look forward to reading your posts and i'll post mine up after someone else posts so there isn't too much info on one post here.

[Hyura]

Mana sat on the roof of the building staring out across at the other buildings before her. “Four years….so much has happened, all this war…and problems going on the human world. Will it truly ever stop?” She asked herself softly and sighed laying down staring up at the skies. Closing her eyes as the memories of these four years flashed before her. Raising her zanpaktou to the sky, she opened her eyes staring at it.

“How many more……?” Her voice trailed off leaving her trail of thought unfinished. Putting her zanpaktou down next to her on the roof. She closed her eyes once more, “these four years, there was laughter, joy, tears, aging….countless duties and missions……Even realizing….an important….thing about myself.” She thought.

As her trail of thought took her back to when she and Alban finished their mission in Rukongai. And the announcements came, she nearly lost her zanpaktou in one of the missions. “Amaunent….” She muttered quietly.

She held a hand in front of her staring at it. Remembering the intensive training, she had done with Nicho, for these years. “Still I feel…like I am not strong enough. A will to fight and protect my home and my friends….” She said seeing Gaja’s face, Nicho’s, Anne’s, Johon’s, Kisada’s and Alban’s face flashing through her mind.

Reaching into her robes, she pulled out her journal. Flipping through the pages. "........" She grunted closing her eyes as Nicho's voice rung through her head.

Staring down at the journal entry post,

First Year:

Today Nicho-Taichou and I had intensive training that revolved around Kidou. Though I was taken back by how much, Nicho-Taichou knew of it. His ability to use it was even greater than me. He had me knocked out with the kidou spell white crawl, then he taught me Number #84: Ikijigoku (Hell on Earth). Also, he taught me Number #89: Kouchinomaru (Circle of Confinement). That was an experience I'll never forget. And that white crawl kidou will be most useful when it comes down to fighting an opponent or getting out of a tough spot.

And also that Number #84: Ikijigoku (Hell on Earth), as he said it would be most useful going up against the Menos, if that time ever came. Despite, it revolving around Kidou...we still also had intensive training in the other important components, such as hakuda, which I dread, and zanjutsu. Though...I feel like I have gotten better at Hakuda and zanjutsu over the course of the training...of that one year.

Near the end of the year, Nicho-Taichou took me to the human world for some more training and a mission. That mission I nearly lost my zanpaktou because of my carelessness. We were each facing a high level hollow. Because, of my own distractions, during the middle of the fight, worrying about Nicho-Taichou. I was caught off guard by the hollow. Beaten badly, I was unable to keep my grab on my sword.

Thank goodness, Taichou, came to my aid at the right moment. Though I was still truly ashamed, after more than half a year's of training. I was still getting no where.

Mana sighed flipping a page in her journal and nodded staring at the next entry.

Second-Third Year:

Staring death in the face....couldn't scare me before, and it shouldn't now either. She rubbed her forehead as the incident, when she went back to her home to see if there was anything or any evidence left behind. "In the end......there was nothing except....this burnt journal. I can't even make out a single word...dad....what is going on....?" She thought to herself.

"That old place.....when i got there everything looked like it just got burnt......there's no way...it was done...so many years ago. Who would come back to burn it down? They awfully did a bad job burning it.....could it be.......no..." She thought shaking her head.

I spent two years in that burnt place. Trying to patch up the mess, but it seemed like I did more harm than good to myself and that place. Staying hidden away in that valley, I trained hard myself as well on my own. It was peaceful.......though the view was not as beautiful as I remembered it. I miss.......that heavenly meadow....so much. Standing there brought memories of my father and family back again....

When I had free time, I trained my hardest on my own. To take my mind off of everything that was going on. I was surprised...when I encountered some hollows in the valley. After being deserted for so long, not even a soul lived there any longer. It was surprising to me when i encountered them. At the time, I wondered what could cause them to hide themselves there. But, they made good training practices. And I was finally able to do something for my home that was useful.

In the third year of my stay in the valley. I heard Johon was severely injured and was in second resting. My heart pounded with worry and I left returning to 2nd. To see how he was doing, for the pursuit of power....I tried my best to comfort him along with Alban's help.

She traced her fingers along the words, in her journal entry of her trip back home, as she drifted off with her train of memories.


Fourth Year:

That last year.......I finally left 2nd.....I never stopped searching for my dear friend. I entered Rukongai once more. To search for a dear friend, where I last left her. "Ebs..." My eyes clouded with an unlimited amount of sorrow. It was like she was gone, I only hope that one day, I could see her again and apologize deeply for leaving her in a time of need.

Many areas were worser than I had imagined. Once in a while, hollows appeared in the more rougher areas of Rukongai. It brought back many memories of the past.

Even so, there was one day, when I was only wandering down a street and saw from the back that a girl looked like Ebonvarli. I went up to her and nearly scared her out of her skin. That is where my foolishness lies.

When I made my way back home, I stopped by to visit Anne, in 4th division. She seemed well and seemed to have grown stronger...it somehow comforted my sorrow inside. Knowing I still had a great friend near.

Finally her hands closed the journal silently and slid it back into her robes.

Now:

Finally her hands closed the journal silently and slid it back into her robes.

"Mana, I know you are still blaming yourself....for almost losing me. But, I am right here by your side aren't I? You need to pay more attention and you have....that is what counts. You've grown so much stronger than long ago. I am very much proud of you. You don't see it yourself, but I do."

Mana closed her eyes sighing softly, "thank you....Amaunent...." She muttered staring off into the distance.

“Nicho-Taichou……where can you be at this moment?” She asked sighing deeply. She stared at her sandy colored hair, “…….that trip we went together to the human world…….was a mission. I would never forget.” She said blushing slightly and sat up sighing.

"He must be busy....the balance...is no longer balanced out right eh?" She muttered to herself.

“I really had to thank Taichou for taking me there…even though our stay was short. It was good experience to me.” She said ruffling her hair that had grown long. “There isn’t any new orders…I wish I could test my new kidou on someone.” She said staring below. Shaking her head after awhile of searching with her eyes, she laid back down tiredly.

“Its time to look towards the future ahead of us. I don’t believe, I can’t protect my friends and put up a good fight after 4 years of training!” She scowled to herself and clenched her fists chuckling to herself. Birds flew by overhead, “time for a new chapter to open in my life. And its time to go find Nicho-Taichou.” She said nodding leaping down from the roof and landed smoothly on the ground.

Grinning, she turned and headed for her division, eager to see all her friends and division members again. As she ran past shinigami, they bowed at her grinning. "They seem awfully cheerful with all that is going on in the world...." She thought but grinned back.

Shifting her attention to the road ahead of her, she grinning happily as the 2nd division gates came into view.

[Gaja 90]

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[Nuggett420]

Six months after the intense battle between him, lafco. and latus against Johon Tyler gained shikai. He was having a fierce battle with Johon, his teacher. Tyler became fatally wounded and his sword spoke to him as he fought to keep Joeyfrom taking over. The giant wolf snapped the head off of Tyler's split personality and told him his name "My name... is... Fenrir" , you now have but another taste of my power". Tyler trained hard everyday in the hidden 2nd division training area simply trying to master weilding it. Tyler as well learned shynunpo which he felt quite accomplished with doing, but it was sloppy the weight of his weapon held him back, he would strive to increase his strength, and then his shyunpo would be perfected.

Another year followed and Tyler mastered weidling this weapon with 2 hands, this train constisted of deep meditation and in the pit of his soul a he would see himself performing techniques learning the art of his massive weapon. He watched the use of his weapon as his spirit sat by his side he looked like an ant compared to this wolf with sabre tooth fangs. There was no wielder of this weapon he only saw how it moved, and soon he was practicing these skills physically the weight was constantly a problem but he found that moving with his weapon was easy for the weight restriction, and so he learned the first dance of his weapons technique "Ekitai Touben Shintai" (Fluid defence movement).

Soon he grew in strength able to make the weapon move without much struggle he began to see new techniques move in front of his eyes, It focused more on using your brute strength and basically moving against the weapon instead of with it, he memorized them, and practiced them, soon after he learned the second dance "hekieki bonryoku" (Succuming to brute force).

Upon accomplishing this Fenrir spoke to him once again "The next step, 1 hand, master weilding me with one hand,it will be tough, but there is much to be gained from it". After that Day Tyler learned the 3rd dance which was a combination of the other 2 and thus the ultimate dance of his zanpakuto its name was "Push and Pull, Dance of Thunder".

Another six months came and left he was now stationed in the human world gathering intel on the human war and the activity of the hollows, Tyler was the first to report the hollows working together instead of every hollow for himself. He was constantly growing in power his reiatsu grew incredibly and with that he lost control over it to the point where he was given a zero tolerance reiatsu restrictor, he could now train in the human world without being noticed at all, atleast not by his reiatsu. He continued training in the human world and watching the progression of the 2 wars he fought with many good men and women with exceptional skills and still he found himself surounded by death in the end of each battle, very few shinigami survived the fierce clashes of power. Tyler still weilded his zanpakuto with two hands, the difficulty of the training was still much too hard for him although he was getting better and better it still took well over 2 years to master his weapon with one hand. The sheer weight of of the weapon on one hand was too much to handle without alot of blood and sweat, he accomplished the one handed technique battling a powerful hollow and he gained higher strength from it resulting in him gaining the strength necessary. With this great increase in strength and his incredible determination Tyler mastered shyunpo, his speed was greatly increased Tyler loved it as he constantly grew stronger hoping to impress his comrades when he finally made his way home.

The only way Tyler ever communicated with SS was via hell's butterflys, he hadn't seen soul society in 3 years Tyler was beginning to forget what he was fighting for but he followed his orders well. He missed being by his masters side he had no rivals here besides the hollow and even they were getting too easy to kill at times. He grew weary of being alone he felt like he was becoming crazy, his fighting style was absolutely ruthless now, unlike how he liked to make his style pleasent to look at by bystandards. There was now a coldness to his eyes that were never there before all the hell's butterflys brought were orders he wondered if his friends had forgotten about him. Soon later a great battle occured Tyler watched as shinigami fell before him, he swore to avenge every death he had seen this was his purpose of fighting now, revenge, revenge for all the people he watched fall over the years.

A moment that stamped into his mind, he would never forget the moment of pure joy, the coldness in his eyes disapeared and was replaced by glee, A hell's butterfly sent him a messagea message that said he could go home as soon as he wanted to. "I... i can't believe it" he kept thinking as he walked through the tunnel and appeared on the streets of soul society. He looked around taking note of the building that had been rebuilt over and over again he was overwhelmed with happiness although ss and the human world were in turmoil, Tyler showed up in his division his emotionless face looked at the secretary. He stood up straight and pointed at his 6th seat badge "Tyler, 6th seat, reporting that i have arrived safely"

~~Courtney skip~~

1st year
After the wolf confrontation Courtney knew she had to get stronger. Every day she'd been here she was in sorrow because of her weakness, she often flexed her skills to newcomers and then cried when they mocked her once they graduate before her. She trained harder than ever striving to earn the respect she desired. One day Tyler came to visit her, he put her through hell with such intense training she was left sweaty unable to move on her back. She learned multi point and 16 way cutting, she was progressing and the stronger she grew in strength the faster she did so and the more she learned that her reiatsu was beyond her controle except in the midst of battle. It seemed that only when she was truly fighting with everything she had her reiatsu would come out and strengthen her body and then fade away when she calmed down. She became more cunning everyday hohou, and Zanjutsu her main areas of study shortly followed by hakuda. As the year went on Courtney's thirst for battle and the sight of blood consumed her she'd become a cut throat opponent ruthless in battle even with her close friends, she never seemed to get along with anyone in this academy except for Yuzu, everybody was still pissing their pants about how she didn't give that alpha wolf a warriors death, she felt strongly that she did however, she felt that she'd rather see it happen instead of it happening suddenly with no warning, that would be horrible.

2nd year
Courtney's strength grew and so did her bloodlust, she was soon running the forest of the edge killing everything that looked even slightly threatening. She fought battle after battle increasing her strength even when she lost. She returned to the academy it was graduated time, and it was Courtney's turn finally. The key was given to Courtney and she was thrown into the pit of her very soul. She fell and fell it never seemed like there was ground anywhere as she fell through a tornado of red fire. As she fell a flame hit her arm, it burned, badly, also another pain she was also firmiliar with, but it confused her. She hit the ground with a thud, her arm landed on the ground shortly after. She awoke screaming and staring at the ceiling with 2 zanpakuto strapped to her left side. One was a normal sized katana with a red hilt and black cloth wrapped around the hilt. The second, a mini version of the bigger blade only about half the size.

3rd year
Courtney walked towards the entrance of the 7th division very nervous, she gulped hard as she slid the big doors open. "Hello, im courtney and i'd like to join the 7th" she said to the secretary who would've been a beautiful woman if not for the large scar across her face "Very good then, i'll let Kaisen know" the lady said in a sweet voice. Kaisen's test was torture of extreme levels, well it was more like a battle, a one sided batle, she was physically mentally and spiritually broken at the end of it and was given a torture rating of 4. She was ready for the 7th to mold her into a creature to be feared. Her first training was intense she was put in a ring with dozens of other 7th beginners, her life was constantly on the line, until this day she never even thought of dual weilding at all. On that day however she drew both her blades, her movement, precision, ferocity they were all quite noticable, as the battle continued she grew to like dual wielding for she could kill infront and behind herself at the same time. She also realized that her smaller blade was more for defence and stabbing more than anything else, but she enjoyed mixing it up and slashing her opponents with both at once. Her stamina, endurance, reiatsu, strength, and hohou grew greatly, faster than she ever imagined it would. Her first battle in the real world was... horrifying to say the least, her team encountered an arrancar it's spiritual pressure knocked her out for a week, later she found out Axel slayed the creature shortly after her blackout. Axel reminded her of herself or atleast what she heard about him, his thirst for power, and love of battle, she was the same... more or less.

4th year
Kaisen and jen's training were hardcore Courtney had never put through so much physical exhaustion in her life, she was just glad this division basically used no reiatsu. in her 2nd year in this division Kaisen began teaching her the basics of Sekkaku, training to use this technique alone sapped every ounce of strength she had, she simply wasn't strong enough yet to master, but someday she will. The power she had at her fingertips pleased her although she knew she was no match for the seated officers, but she didn't care, she was growing stronger everyday that's all she cared about, growing in strength, she had little contact with her friend Yuzu and Courtney was beginning to miss her. All she had time for was training her ability with Sekkaku still was in its medium stages, she could use it, but it was still very sloppy her body streaked as she moved, instead of blurring in and out of sight. After a hard day of training of the technique Courtney walked into the cafeteria of her division and ate her meal wondering if she'd recieve any orders soon.

[shane]

kaisen stood in the middle of a large city. so much had happened here in the last 4 or so years. much had changed on his person. his hair had grown darker, from all the lack of sunlight. it was now a healthy chestnut brown. his physical body had bulked up a bit more muscle, defined muscle, making it more obvious. his face had grown more, for lack of a better word, hardened.

this was where it all started. the skyscrapers surrounding him screamed the name of the city they belonged to, New York City. As the darkness crept around him, he thought back to all that had gone on since he, jen and axel had been locked away.

the first thing that had happened was the fierce punishment they faced. taking 500 lashes from johon was like a slap to the face. the man that he strived to overcome in battle had been commissioned to commence the lashes. each blow stung more then the last, tearing at his flesh. but he took the pain, keeping all his agony inside. his 7th pride would not let him let out even a gasp. nor a tear, as he took the intense beating. the worst part was the fact that he would be unable to see his taichou for 2 full years. he would be on his own for training, as jen would be out of commission for a while, due to her pregnancy.

the training with zoey was fierce, he had to beg her to train him, and even then, her lack of affinity for him was blaringly obvious. The only other people who had caused him that much pain were axel and jen, even then axel had only beaten him for admiting into the division, and jen in an old training session. nothing since he had become 3rd seat, her hate for the 7th reflecting in his body . he had never used his reiatsu so much. pushing it into his feet, he had finally learned that damned technique. shyunpo training was quite a bit different then sekkaku, but both resulted in the same controlled burst of speed.

he had spent the rest of the 2 years without his taichou in the 2nd level of the 7th underground training area. the constantly changing, constantly extreme weather, and landscaping of the underground area had been hell to live through. hollows, as well as enraged rogue shinigami roamed everywhere, fighting for survival. he had spent his whole time down there training his survival skills, increasing his strength, as well as his speed. sekkaku being a focus point of training, and to a lesser extent, shyunpo. his orders were made to the division while he was away through hells butterfly. his team would be the foremost fighters of the 7th division, they were to seperate, and be the generals, leading their own battalions into battle.keeping open communications between the 5 of them. leo and leonidas had seemed to take to eachother, so kaisen made sure that leo was in his command.

as he emerged from the depths of the lower levels, he was immeddiately pushed to the front lines, his guidance, and orders needed to stop the losses they were suffering. he had only been able to spend a small amount of time with jen, and his newborn son. he fought many battles, menos grande, and arrancar making many appearances. he had also spent more time, fighting by his taichous side. they had much time to become better friends, and partners in battle. axel, whether he knew it or not, taught kaisen alot during this time. he had also made it a point to teach kaisen a new technique. a move called point break. the technique was draining to learn, but once he mastered it, kaisen could use it with ease, and gained a great power from it. kaisen had grown a reputation, and a nickname on the battlefield. "Sekkaku Kaisen". he had mastered the technique, and had used it quite frequently during these skirmishes. he had quickly become one of the fastest shinigami around. after a year and a half of battles, and few visites back to his child, and jen, he had finally been given some leave, spending the last 6 monthes with jen, and little alexavier. during that time, he had spent a more then usual amount of time with jen. during the day, they took alexavier to the teaching rooms, putting forth all their battle knowledge into this smarter then average child. during this time in soul society, he lso spent time training himself. he took an old technique, and mastered it in a new way, multipoint, a technique that embues teh limb used for attacking with reiatsu, he had now developed a sekkaku version of. sekkaku multi point. he was also able to spend time training some newer recruits during this time, although, he spent most of his time with his son, and jen. she was also able to get away more for trainig, now that kaisen was around more to watch the child.

days ago, he had received word that there was a new menos in the human world, his orders were to rid the city of the menace. he had brought many men with him, he would need them with all the smaller hollow that had been reported. this menos would be trouble.

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now he stood amongst the buildings of the city under attack, the menos near, as the other hollow closed in on him. the army of 7th ready to retaliate.

[Shoto]

Four years as fukutaicho in a division whose taicho was absent had taken a bit of a toll on Kisada. He had never been put in a position with so many day-to-day and over arching responsibilities before. It did not help that the 6th Division was tasked with taking care of disturbances in Rukongai. Since Hara's departure things had gone from bad to worse.

Rukongai was in chaos most of the time and as acting leader of the 6th Division, the Gotei 13's military police, Kisada had to deal with it on a daily basis. Riots and gang warfare were even more rampant than usual. People were living in the streets and fighting with each other over what little property there was. It also did not help that those with even a shred of spiritual power were forming together in gangs and waging war against each other for access to food and water. It pained him greatly to have to send in squads to essentially capture or kill residents of Rukongai but it was all he could do.

His prisons were filling up as well. He could not keep any of them there indefinitely so he had to release felons that he knew would eventually return to their ways after they met back up with their gangs. The amount of death and destruction occurring in Rukongai took a mental toll on Kisada.

Despite all of his responsibilities Kisada kept to his incredibly rigorous training regime. It was a common joke around the division that he never slept as he was always found either in his office or in the training grounds reserved for the use of the taicho and fukutaicho.

He used the privilege of utilizing the shielded and hidden training area reserved for him and Hara to keep his bankai training a secret. No one knew that he had attained bankai, not even Nicho or any members of his squad. Every day he trained for hours to learn how to utilize it efficiently. It was arduous, possibly the hardest thing he had ever attempted to do. Shikai had come much easier to him by comparison but bankai was just so massive that he had trouble learning to control it. He did gain a good amount of proficiency with it, or so he thought, during his four years of training, but it was nowhere near where he thought he should be.

He took time to train in other areas as well. He knew his kidou was lacking quite a bit but mainly because he did not have a great talent for it. He decided to focus entirely on bakudo which he thought would be useful to him as an enforcer of the law and keeper of the peace. During his intense training he was able to learn Bakudo no Kyuu: Geki (Binding Kidou the 9th: Strike), no Gojuhachi: Kakushitsuijaku (the 58th: Summoning of the Tracking Sparrows), and no Rokujuichi: Rikujōkōrō (the 61st: Six Rods Light Prison). His proficiency in each was limited but he practiced every day after training in his bankai to the point of nearly passing out.

Something peculiar continued to occur during the past four years. Kisada was visited almost on a weekly basis by that man, or rather demon, he had met before Hara left. He learned that his name was Setsunateki and he had a curious obsession with Kisada. He kept telling him that they should be training together and that he could make him stronger. Kisada wanted no part of this, though he was tempted many times, especially during his difficulties in learning to use his bankai. It was hard to resist such a temptation but he knew this would be a deal wrought with the devil.

Though he was often too busy for them he thought of his friends often. Gaja was on his mind frequently as he saw him around the Division all of the time. They trained together a few times but Kisada found he was too busy for anything but work and his own training.

He also wondered about Alban and Mana on a daily basis. He secretly hoped that they would come to visit him for he had no time to go to the 2nd. He wondered how Alban had progressed since they last met, knowing that he must be at least a 3rd seat by now and he was eager to see his abilities. He also knew Mana had a great deal of potential but he had other reasons for wanting to see her. He had never really had feelings for anyone before and he was not sure if this was the case here but he thought about her often. Not many people made that kind of impression on him but something about her had captivated him. He pushed these thoughts aside most of the time however and returned to his work.

At the end of the four years Kisada had changed somewhat. His hair had grown longer and he now let it hang in a looser ponytail that he tied just behind his neck. He also had his robes cut slightly narrower to allow him to move more easily in hand-to-hand combat. The difference could not be seen unless someone looked closely but it allowed him to move with greater speed. ((he looks like Kenshin from the TV series instead of like Kenshin from Trust and Betrayal as before))

Most of all he thought of Hara and Nicho. He wanted Hara to come back and be a leader. He did not think that he was really ready to lead this division but he would have to. Hara could lead it, the 6th did respect him, but they were upset with him for leaving. Many felt betrayed by his absence but Kisada knew better. He only hoped he would return more confident and self-assured. As far as Nicho, he hoped that he was as good a leader as his friend and constantly worked to reach his level of skill and leadership. The 2nd division loved their captain and he hoped that the 6th felt that way about him.

Then there was Axel. He watched the punishment that was given to Axel and his fuku and 3rd seat. The 6th Division was held responsible for carrying out the sentences and Kisada had to personally assign the shinigami to administer the lashes. Kisada visited the site where they were put on display, Soukyouku Hill, each day. He tried to remain hidden from sight but he knew Axel knew he was there. Also, during the one year Axel was sentenced to stay in the Shrine of Penitence, Kisada visited there every day as well to oversee the changing of the guards.

Why did he do this? Kisada did not even know. He respected Axel but he was disgusted by his apparent plunge into insanity. But he wanted to know what had happened to make him turn out this way. Something had to have made him snap. But he was too busy to think about that, the matter of the 6th took up most of his time.

And so Kisada spent four years. Maturing and training. Hardening his body and his iron will. The war in the Human World and its effects on Soul Society clearly taking their toll on him. Would Hara ever return?

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(ok, writing posts kind of like a journal...hope that's ok, in my last post, the 4th year, I'll have my character finishing reading the journal, lol)

Year 1

It had been a tought time for Latus. Thought the fight against Johon proved to be a great bit of training. Latus had been put throught the same rigmarol that Tyler and Lafco went through before the fight against johon by another member of the 2nd who was one of the teachers for new 2nd division members. Latus barely got out of it alive, it took all the strength and will power he had to complete the training. for a week he wore the wieghts and by the time he finished, it took a full day in the 4th to finally heal up. Latus once he had completed this, went on to start with his Shinobi-Iri training. First it took a couple of weeks to pass the silent moving test which he had to take 3 times! it was horrible, but eventually, he passed. The second thing was that he had to break into a sealed room which held the key to his next training. this alone took a good solid month but at least he got some visits from his friends. Finally, after breaking the traps and getting in and out of the test sealed safe room, Latus found the key gave him acess to get a gig-ai (artificial human body) and a mod soul! Latus was sent to the human world and would stay there for a week and had to hack into a site on the net using the computer provided to him in the human world to pass his next test. This was actually quite easy for Latus as he had been to the human world before and passed both the acess to hidden sections and blending/ adapting tests with flying colours.

Latus returned to soul society and was happy to recive a warm welcome back. but after a day of relaxation, fun and getting his paper work out the way and done, it was time to move on to his next training, this was the long distance movement challange which was very similar to that of the Race Johon set back when he was a student in the academy.This took an entire 3 months stright and really tested Latus's skills but eventually passed the test. The next bit of training though was not as long but alot harder. he had to get across a room from on end to the other without going into the light areas and not being heard by the judges and not sliping on the rotating, fliping, slippery moving floors, walls and roof. this took a solid month but ended with a trip to the 4th. Latus how ever was happy, it took him half a year but he finally had completed his Shinobi-Iri training. It took 6 and a half months but it was worth it in the end. Through out this training though, Latus was learning other things.He was continuously doing combat training, odd jobs, learning the basics of how the 2nd worked and completing the training schedules set by the 2nd. Latus had been busy, busy, busy, but some how, found time for socialsing and visiting during this time. Latus moved on to have his first mission. It was to be one of the guards for the academy. This of course Latus was happy with and was more then happy that he would have to spend 2 months there while he was on the mission. Latus how ever found the daily reports to be annoying but hay, he has to learn to deal with it some how. Latus then was able to have some free time for once. He actually got to invite friends over to his house for the first time! that was probably one of the best days of that year! Latus how ever couldn't relax for long as he was told that he would now start his Sui-Ren training. this focused on water training but was great cause he got to have a relaxing swim in the hot springs and warm pools at the end of each training. the teacher was nice also, alot better than the teacher he had for his shinobi-Iri training. Latus loved it, it took 2 and a half months but he pasted the stealth swimming, water combat, scilent movement on water, and the under water combat training and tests.

Latus had completed his Sui-Ren training, and was 3 weeks away from the end of his first year as a member of the second...to think, all this to train a noble guard...and he wasn't even half way done yet. Although he did have to do missions, paper work and personal training during this time. Latus how ever was very disappointed that his zanpakutos woundn't talk to him, but he hoped that one day they would. Latus meet up with all his friends in the last few weeks and celebrated the new year for the first time in his years in soul society, and not be alone. It was on this night that Latus made a wish to a glowing pond...and still waits to see if it would come true (hehe, your going to have to wait to find out what it is^^). Latus all through out the year had been working on something personal during his one or two hours of free time each day. He re-built his piano and played it every afternoon at sun down, it was alot nicer when he got visits though, apart from that, the first year was over. It was only the begining though...3 years lay ahead of him

2nd year

Latus was now starting his next lot of training, it was going to be hard but Latus knew that to be an excellent guard, he would need to be capable of everyone's expectations. Latus now had to do his Bo-Ryaku training. For this he needed help and he needed a teacher to teach him, It was just his luck that Johon was avalible and was able to teach him. Training began with a one on one fight but ended with Latus in critical condition at the 4th...and he only just barely survived that. how ever, 2 weeks later and he was back training under Johon. Only in his case, he had to get past some creatures that had been specially designed and made by the science divison and proved to be really dificult. the fight against the creatures lasted for 6 days straight in total but Latus won and therefore pasted to the next stage of his training. Johon was busy now doing what ever Johon does and so Latus had the same teacher he had for his shinobri-Iri training. The next training was alot simpler than he thought it would be, all he had to do was play stratigy board games and other games against the teacher. It took ages but after 3 weeks, Latus managed to out do the teacher in all the games. The next training was more insightful then anything else, it was a couple of missions which would act as training but teach him some good skills as well. Latus was honored that the first of the missions was to be one of the members of the personal guard for a member of central 46! Latus learned soo much from the other guards, he got to have a real insight to what goes on as a noble guard. It was only 3 days but he immidiately moved on to his next mission. This new mission was to be a member of a special opps team in an investigation. Latus had alot of fun with this task as he had to play the part of the 'normal' human, lol. Latus how ever was quite happy that he got to apply his new learned skills and was priased for his work. Latus came back to the 2nd after 3 weeks and got to have a day off which he used to see some friends. by the next and final mission for his training, Latus had to spend a week...working in the reception office...He got to see the Tai-chou once! it was a memory he would never forget!

His Bo-Ryaku training came to it's end and it was time to move on to his Cho-Ho training. This was difficult as he had to escape from one of the most secure rooms in the second's training area. It took a good 3 months solid but Latus eventually made it out with 1 days worth of rations to spare. It was nice to spend a week of what he wanted after. With this though, he had finished his Cho-Ho training! Latus had 3 more techniques of the 2nd still to learn but he found it interesting that he would be learning the last 3 all at once! Latus had to go back to the academy to attend the 'special classes. it was the same set up as normal students, 5 days of classes and the weekend was for what ever the student wanted to do. The training course went for 4 months but by the end of it, Latus had completed his Inton-Jutsu, Ten-mon and chi-Mon training. For Latus it was nice to have a 2 week holiday straight after but the last two months of the year was continueous missions and his next bit of training. Latus's next bit of training focused on nothing but had to hand combat. His teacher he cregonized as the hand to hand teacher from the academy. It was harsh and bruttle, Latus was in and out of the 4th often but was happy and sad at the same time when he saw friends in the 4th being treated as well. The training how ever, benifited Latus alot! He had learned something that most of the 2nd wouldn't. This was the Hard body ability, a technique that very few know and only certain slect people would learn it. Latus was proud but was also demeaned when he found out that next year, there would be more hand to hand training. Another year was over, but at least he wasn't alone...the second year he felt human...

3rd year

The year began with something un-expected he was to go to the 11th and learn to unlock his zanpakutou and to learn the special techniques of the high up guards. Latus was very nervous about this, he had heard that sword work their was something to be feared but also admired. His training started with meeting some of the lower seated members and improving on the zanjutsu techniques he alreadey knew. It was then that Latus had to learn how to 'properly' deal with multiple enemies at once and build the steping stones for non-released zapakutou fighting. Once he had spent 2 months of fighting and joining in missions with some 11th division members, Latus was able to move on to the next step. Latus was told he would be taught now by one of the 'old guys' of soul society who have lived long and know of many sword techniques. In this case, he would fist learn 'Quick draw' that technique used to draw out ones Zanpakutou from their sheves without the opponent realizing it and being too fast for their opponent to act. In this training, Latus had to out draw the old guy and reach him before the old guy could. Latus focused his energies and eventually, after many sleepless night, long days and not much food; Latus out quick drawed the old man. Latus wondered what he his next training would be, and boy was it a dossy. Latus would have to master the sacred technique pasted down through generations of swordsmen, the 'Deathly strike'.

The old man sat and explained that the technique is the heavyly advanced version of Multipoint and was first created by one of the 11th divison captains. this was the ultimate technique for basic from zanpakuto fighting. The old man said that the 11th pride on fighting at diffrent levels so that their opponents don't know how strong they really are. This technique in forces that and is a clear indication of the swordsmen's strength. With this, the old man started to take Latus through the steps of learning the technique. First latus had to fight against multiple combat dummies set on experienced level and was only allowed to use multipoint and quick draw. the old man did give Latus one hint though; "speed is everything". Latus faught hard and hard, but the fights seemed to be almost endless. Latus didn't know what he should do. once Latus was too worn out to continue fighting, the old man smiled and then said "now I can teach you". The old man helped Latus to his feet and then gave him a quick slow motion version demonstration to how the technique works and what you need to do. It was like multipoint only instead of a series of attacks in one spot, this is a attack which strikes almost similatinouly in it's strikes, causing the opponent to think that 12 blades are hitting them at once. Latus found this technique to look amazing and powerful yet some how it had a aura to it...still, Latus now had to learn it. It took a solid 2 months of training to get it right and alot of trips to the 4th, but eventually, Latus did it.

Latus was happy that he got to take a break from all the training and that he was able to see his friends for awhile again but his time of freedom was cut short by the old guy ariving again. Latus was dragged off and told of his next training, it was time...time to unlock his shikai...to do this, he would fight the old guy and eventually, using diffrent training methods, help Latus archive his shikai. First they faught each other, then they meditated and then after 2 weeks of doing this, The old man pulled out a key and then...forced Latus to go to his own inner world...It was dark, and not very well light. the corridor was the same as in his dreams...but it seemed more real than it ever had been before. Latus wondered over to the only open door and peered inside to see the two dragon twins he had seen before. Latus noticed he didn't have a weapon, so he just walked in with confidence. The twins faced him and grined with a devilish smile. "welcome to our chamber, has the master finally come to obtain us? be friend us? or command us?" Latus stopped and smiled, "I've come to befriend you both of cause, all zanpakutous are living things too, they aren't just a tool." the twins went from a devilish smile to a normal smile, "well then master, how about you prove your self, fight us and win, if you do, we shall obay you." Latus nodded and the twins regained their devilish smile. "you may use any of the supplied weapons, but you must win to get us, choose wisely." Latus watched as thousands of diffrent weapons appeared scattered all over the place. Latus picked up a spear weapon and the battle begain.

To Latus, the battle lasted for days but in the end, it had only been 5 minutes in the real world. Latus smiled, blooded up and badly injured in his inner world, smiling towards the barely scratched twins. "you have proven your self worthy to wield us once again, now we shall tell you our names." The twins bowed and spoke in unison. "we are o natsu shukuen (Sealing Destiny), and we are your zanpakutou" They stood and then handed Latus their blades, "to call us, you must give the signal, in this case, it is shukkon o natsu shukuen (Fated sealing Destiny)." They then grinned with their devilish grin and said in a deep menacing voice, "we will help you, but if you don't take care of us, we will kill you!" Latus nodded and then bowed to the two twins. "thank you, I will not fail you both." the twins chuckled and then said "cya!" and before Latus knew it, he was in the land of the living again. Latus smiled at the old man who had been waiting only 5 minutes and said "I did it!" The old man nodded and then moved Latus onto the next part of his training was to learn how to fight and use his shikai. this was another 2 months of continuous training but once the training was finished, Latus was sent back to the 2nd division for his next training and missions, he would have to expand his knowledge of his zanpakutou in his own time. Latus enjoyed the week off, it was always nice for him to see freinds.

Eventually after the week of liesure and stress freeness, Latus was rounded up and taken to the hand to hand combat training room by the hand to hand combat teacher of the academy again. This time he would be learning the technique called 'mighty blows' and would be his final hand to hand training for the moment. Latus was anxious to get going to that it was out the way and done. This training consisted of continuous hand to hand combat wearing wieghts that were super heavy and draining to Latus. The training spanded for over 3 months with small breaks in between, a few missions and personal training. Latus mastered his though and was happy when the teacher said he was dismissed and that future lessons awaited him. Latus was reliefed now and was greatful that he now only had to do personal training and missions for the rest of the year...this how ever wasn't very relaxing as huge crisises were happening on earth and causing massive amounts of souls to come to soul society. He got to have social time once every week but every other day left little time for personal training, although he got enough work out from the missions that he was killing two birds with one stone.

The 3rd year ended and Latus felt like he was finally and officially a recognized member of the second division, and that no matter how taugh things got, he would push through it...

4th year

Latus found himself standing in front of the reception desk, his form for shunpo training had finally gone through. Latus would get training one on one with...the taichou! One of Latus's dreams had come true, He would finally not only see the taichou, but meet him as well. Latus looked at the big double doors and smiled as the attendant handed him the paper work and some documents. Getting the all clear, Latus wandered in and smiled as he saw Johon standing on one side of the desk and...Nicho sitting in his chair behind the desk. Nicho spoke and smiled, "welcome Latus, I have heard of your progress from Johon and have decided to allow you to learn Shunpo early." Nicho just folded his arms and gave a stern look at Latus. "normally, we wouldn't be teaching you this until you were I higher seat, but these are desprite times and we need all the power we can get in soul society." Nicho just waved his arm to signal johon out of the room. As Johon passed Latus, he wispered "good Luck" and Latus Just responded with a nod. Nicho then stood and put away the last of the paper work into a draw. "I will train you in the art of Shunpo and teach you a few more skills too, but be warned, my training is harsh and you'll be fighting in the front lines with me. If you live and learn, then you have passed your training...if you die, you have...well...failed, understood?" Latus just bowed and neltte down onto one knee. "hai, I understand taichou! sir!" Nicho just walked out from behind his desk and wondered pass him towards the doors. "then let us begin Latus, there is much to learn". Latus stood and followed nicho out through the door and his training began.

the next 3 months was hell, Latus followed nicho every where, distroying hollows, racing to keep up with nicho and battling without rest. In this time, the task was simple, keep up with nicho. It was good that he started off slow for Latus and gradually speed up. The hollows and numorous enimies proved to be added obsticals and training as Nicho showed Latus how to use the diffrent traps to great effect and what he would have to do if he wished to keep up with his comrades. "remember this, rank means alot, but the rank of others from other divisions doesn't nessarily mean you are weaker if you are a lower rank than they are. even a 9th seated member of our division, stands a chance against a 4th seated member from a diffrent division." Latus remembered nicho's words well and did all he could to meet the taichou's expectations. Eventually though, things got alot harder, to learn shunpo so fast, he would have to be in a life threatening situation. This of course, was a test in the front lines of the battle fields on earth. Nicho took Latus into the heart of the upper seat fights were even fuku-taichou level shinigamis had massive problems. It was here among 12 meno-grande hollows that Latus learned of his test. He would have to single handedly kill at least half of them. Latus was almost shaking in his boots, he had never faught something on this level before! Latus looked at the hollows and knew this was going to be bad. All up, Latus managed to kill 9 out of the 12 but ended up being so badly injured that nicho stepped in and easyly like as though they were a fly took the last 3 out.

Latus from then on was put into intense training, he was constantly back and fourth at the fourth division getting healed and eventually, a small team of 3 4th division members was formed to specifically deal with just Latus. By the time his 3 months in the front lines was over, Latus had alot more scars and had learned alot more things from nicho. In just 3 months, Latus learned and mastered shunpo. How ever, they had both realised one thing, for some reason, Latus's bond to his zanpakutous was strong enough that he could see clearly as if they were in slow motion, nicho traveling, even though he was using shunpo. Latus was special in this sense and was oreder to pay a visit to the science and research division to go through some test and maybe find out a way to control it. the next 4 months ran on a scheduled time table for him, Moday, wensday, friday and sunday were spent in the science and research division, tuesday and thursdays were personal training and missions, and finally; saturdays were his free days to catch up with friends or relax or brush up on more training and knowledge. It was during this time that on personal training days, latus had diffrent teachers which taught him a veriaty of things such as; advanced reiatsu weapons, advanced trap forming, advanced shinobi-iri techniques and special reiatsu shield training. Latus smiled and was happy once the science and research division came up with a limiter for him, it would allow him to control his vision, powers and his reiatsu using a dail attached to a wrist band.

Latus eventually though went to having nothing but training, missions and fighting on the front lines of the battle fields. This over time though did show something. latus's reputation for his traps and skills soon spread, and he was known as one of the best trap users in all of the 2nd division. he kept alot secret and no one but the taichou knew of what Latus's shikai was or could do. Latus worked his way up slowly and now is one of the highest ranking shinigami among the noble guard and is 7th seat over all throughout the 2nd divison. Every day brings something new for latus, and every afternoon, he still plays his piano when he gets the chance. seeing friends though is what really keeps him going...

Now at the current point in time, Latus returns to the 2nd from the battle fields to report in...

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Latus smiled and closed his journal. "wow, it's been 4 years already, soo much has happened, It will be nice to have a relaxing session in the hot springs, or spar against some friends...I wonder where they are?" Latus wondered through the door to soul society and looked forward to see what time would bring him...

(ok, I would like to thank Nicho Kiennies and Shadownin for all their help and support, hope you all enjoyed reading this and I'll be sure to keep rping^^)