for Eyes of the Soul3/20 c33 Rena
Yeesh, Rhaegon really is mind numbingly stupid to believe himself or his father as being the 'master' in their relationship. Literally all they have been doing is following their advisors lead... Though, to be fair, Aizen is ridiculously good at manipulating people (like he had everyone believing he was a good person for well over 100 years, and was easily able to disgrace/frame/dispose of everyone who saw his true colors) so it's well within his capabilities to use the Drakken clan's pride to convince them into believing they are 'in charge' and that they are the ones who came up with the plans. Just got to give them the 'young master' treatment (oh young master, you are truly powerful and wise, only you could come up with such a brilliant scheme!) And they'll start jerking themselves off like they are gods amongst insects. Though I do appreciate that Rhaegon actually shows a shred of self-awareness in acknowledging how arrogant he is and has at least an ounce of reservations about this idiocy. I'm looking forward to when Aizen finally does an 'all according to keikaku' speech and flexing how effing stupid and easy to manipulate Rhaegon was.
It took me a bit to figure out the narrative purpose of this arc in regards to the Drakken and Starmont clans... but I noticed it a few chapters ago once they finally escalated from just bitching to full on treason... There are 5 great Noble Clans in Bleach, yet IIRC only the Shiba, Shihoin, and Kuchiki clans were ever named in canon... I figure this arc largely exists to eliminate and disgrace the other two clans to the point of their names not even being mentioned as a way to explain their lack of presence in canon. Well, and to give some more background to SS, since Bleach seems to be severely lacking in the 'lore' department. We basically have a few crumbs here and there, but there isn't much background if isn't directly involved in a character's backstory. Like do we even know much about what Soul Society was like at this point of canon? There's not much I can remember about it aside from Urahara being a mad scientist, Soi-Fon being thirsty for Yoruichi, Aizen being Aizen, and Yoruichi trolling Byakuya by stealing his hair tie. Though tbf I've never been huge on Bleach (and this is one of the few stories I've read that is Bleach-centric, and the only one that takes place while Yoruichi and co. are still in SS), so there is plenty of stuff I don't remember
Yeesh, Rhaegon really is mind numbingly stupid to believe himself or his father as being the 'master' in their relationship. Literally all they have been doing is following their advisors lead... Though, to be fair, Aizen is ridiculously good at manipulating people (like he had everyone believing he was a good person for well over 100 years, and was easily able to disgrace/frame/dispose of everyone who saw his true colors) so it's well within his capabilities to use the Drakken clan's pride to convince them into believing they are 'in charge' and that they are the ones who came up with the plans. Just got to give them the 'young master' treatment (oh young master, you are truly powerful and wise, only you could come up with such a brilliant scheme!) And they'll start jerking themselves off like they are gods amongst insects. Though I do appreciate that Rhaegon actually shows a shred of self-awareness in acknowledging how arrogant he is and has at least an ounce of reservations about this idiocy. I'm looking forward to when Aizen finally does an 'all according to keikaku' speech and flexing how effing stupid and easy to manipulate Rhaegon was.
It took me a bit to figure out the narrative purpose of this arc in regards to the Drakken and Starmont clans... but I noticed it a few chapters ago once they finally escalated from just bitching to full on treason... There are 5 great Noble Clans in Bleach, yet IIRC only the Shiba, Shihoin, and Kuchiki clans were ever named in canon... I figure this arc largely exists to eliminate and disgrace the other two clans to the point of their names not even being mentioned as a way to explain their lack of presence in canon. Well, and to give some more background to SS, since Bleach seems to be severely lacking in the 'lore' department. We basically have a few crumbs here and there, but there isn't much background if isn't directly involved in a character's backstory. Like do we even know much about what Soul Society was like at this point of canon? There's not much I can remember about it aside from Urahara being a mad scientist, Soi-Fon being thirsty for Yoruichi, Aizen being Aizen, and Yoruichi trolling Byakuya by stealing his hair tie. Though tbf I've never been huge on Bleach (and this is one of the few stories I've read that is Bleach-centric, and the only one that takes place while Yoruichi and co. are still in SS), so there is plenty of stuff I don't remember
3/20 c30 Alura
The Drakken clan are so utterly deluded I can't help but cringe. It's beyond me how someone with a shred of knowledge in politics (Rhaegon is said to be a fan of the game) can't comprehend that in politics 'how' you say something is often just as important, if not moreso, than what you say. Shit, Itachi essentially taught Byakuya this lesson in 5 seconds and he's just a child. If Rhaegon had a lick of sense he would have started with a mild proposal to get his toe in the door which could be built up to his initial proposal if he played his cards right. Though the advisor (I'm assuming he's Madara) DID say that the Drakken Clan are getting impatient due to the other advisor (probably Aizen) telling them what they want to hear rather than giving them a realistic plan on how to achieve it... So them playing the long game doesnt seem to be in the cards. I get that, but it kinda kills my suspense of disbelief that Rhaegon seems to be considered intelligent/competent in the realm of politics, yet he seems to be incapable of comprehending even the shallowest aspects of the political landscape in Soul Society. The Central 46 have been characterized as paranoid dbags who only really care about their power, everyone seems to know that, yet Rhaegon makes a proposition that would Directly threaten that power by significantly increasing the military presence of two of the clans outside of their territory... And he feels surprised and personally insulted that it got shut down? I'm wondering if A) he's stupid, B) he got hit hard by a sharingan whammy, or C) the author made Aizen's hypnosis even more BS... B/c pride can only blind an otherwise intelligent person so much before it enters the realm of utterly unbelievable.
The Drakken clan are so utterly deluded I can't help but cringe. It's beyond me how someone with a shred of knowledge in politics (Rhaegon is said to be a fan of the game) can't comprehend that in politics 'how' you say something is often just as important, if not moreso, than what you say. Shit, Itachi essentially taught Byakuya this lesson in 5 seconds and he's just a child. If Rhaegon had a lick of sense he would have started with a mild proposal to get his toe in the door which could be built up to his initial proposal if he played his cards right. Though the advisor (I'm assuming he's Madara) DID say that the Drakken Clan are getting impatient due to the other advisor (probably Aizen) telling them what they want to hear rather than giving them a realistic plan on how to achieve it... So them playing the long game doesnt seem to be in the cards. I get that, but it kinda kills my suspense of disbelief that Rhaegon seems to be considered intelligent/competent in the realm of politics, yet he seems to be incapable of comprehending even the shallowest aspects of the political landscape in Soul Society. The Central 46 have been characterized as paranoid dbags who only really care about their power, everyone seems to know that, yet Rhaegon makes a proposition that would Directly threaten that power by significantly increasing the military presence of two of the clans outside of their territory... And he feels surprised and personally insulted that it got shut down? I'm wondering if A) he's stupid, B) he got hit hard by a sharingan whammy, or C) the author made Aizen's hypnosis even more BS... B/c pride can only blind an otherwise intelligent person so much before it enters the realm of utterly unbelievable.
3/15 c35 Sage of Wind Dragons
I am liking this War being a WAR if that makes sense.
Context wise should be interesting, Itachi has never fought a War before, Neji has and this is Jirayia’s 3rd official one from what we know.
First for a vast majority of soul reapers.
I do love all the minor wow Kisuke is really helpful isn’t he aspect? It leads to the huge changes hed make far later.
Bow Wielder Dragon Rider makes so much dang sense that is great.
I really do enjoy how much of a prelude this is of Aizen weakening his enemies. Barely did anything and they were desperate to destroy their stability.
Neji you assign to kill me is fun, the fact that the other side does not know what they have unless the Uchiha blabbed is a whole thing.
Visaelya is a whole issue, good on her for relationship but yeah a kin kller clan betrayer is a whole issue for most, The State or your own family obviously family for near everyone the state does not care or have your best interest in mind.
The Gaelnaeros clan being trusted when the opportunity for revenge on their oppressors is a fun concept.
But yeah the fact that a bunch of their vassals are in the the fuck now? Were warring against Soul Society? Why?
The finding folks to break faith with the head clan has to be a big thing, argument that the Drakken clan did it first after all.
Aeganor and Malaesa good assessment on this and their chances and how utterly fucked they are for such a dumb war is good.
Like what is it, 2/5ths of rukon is now going to be utterly fucked, and this after the industrial revolution and the immense amount of people about to be born and die in the World Wars and the post war boon era.. yikes.
Instability at the worst time.
Vibe wise im down for Kisuke and Kukaku as a couple oddly?
So hoping for that.
Like the innovation for Itachi shikai, of the two it’s the more remarkable much a ive enjoyed Jirayia story more.
Evolved process and power, its fun because most of the time most of them would be like in bankai before innovation, but itachi is a far more experienced fighter then he is power developed with soul reaper which leads to fun things like this.
Kisuke again proving he is a God send.
Itachi being all smarty!
Poor eji loing people.
But still the soul reapers developing good but not Quincy good bow and arrows is a lot of fun because of the inspiration.
But yeah, when ninjas fight with full skill fucked, mart of the clone illusions as distractions while I set up the big attack. That is fun.
The crows being lethal but huge distraction and fucking with enemy ability to direct fire jut does so many things on multiple levels, you got to love it
Kukakku and Kisuke being Cannon buddies you got to love it, also treating it like a siege supply wagon, bring it to and from I great.w
The Dardanelles gun! (ottoman cannon that broke Constantinople) WHoo.
God I love the way you think about ok what can this character do and can it help like with Ukitake, him being a rebounder for enemy fire is fun.
Him taking dragon fire and responding back Is good.
Still how much of a work horse Yourichi is in comparison is a lot of fun, along with the others. The Ninjas being so big on taking out officers is fun.
Artillery is King for a Reason.
But yeah the cant trust you to actually surrender even if you want to is a fun death spiral.
I am liking this War being a WAR if that makes sense.
Context wise should be interesting, Itachi has never fought a War before, Neji has and this is Jirayia’s 3rd official one from what we know.
First for a vast majority of soul reapers.
I do love all the minor wow Kisuke is really helpful isn’t he aspect? It leads to the huge changes hed make far later.
Bow Wielder Dragon Rider makes so much dang sense that is great.
I really do enjoy how much of a prelude this is of Aizen weakening his enemies. Barely did anything and they were desperate to destroy their stability.
Neji you assign to kill me is fun, the fact that the other side does not know what they have unless the Uchiha blabbed is a whole thing.
Visaelya is a whole issue, good on her for relationship but yeah a kin kller clan betrayer is a whole issue for most, The State or your own family obviously family for near everyone the state does not care or have your best interest in mind.
The Gaelnaeros clan being trusted when the opportunity for revenge on their oppressors is a fun concept.
But yeah the fact that a bunch of their vassals are in the the fuck now? Were warring against Soul Society? Why?
The finding folks to break faith with the head clan has to be a big thing, argument that the Drakken clan did it first after all.
Aeganor and Malaesa good assessment on this and their chances and how utterly fucked they are for such a dumb war is good.
Like what is it, 2/5ths of rukon is now going to be utterly fucked, and this after the industrial revolution and the immense amount of people about to be born and die in the World Wars and the post war boon era.. yikes.
Instability at the worst time.
Vibe wise im down for Kisuke and Kukaku as a couple oddly?
So hoping for that.
Like the innovation for Itachi shikai, of the two it’s the more remarkable much a ive enjoyed Jirayia story more.
Evolved process and power, its fun because most of the time most of them would be like in bankai before innovation, but itachi is a far more experienced fighter then he is power developed with soul reaper which leads to fun things like this.
Kisuke again proving he is a God send.
Itachi being all smarty!
Poor eji loing people.
But still the soul reapers developing good but not Quincy good bow and arrows is a lot of fun because of the inspiration.
But yeah, when ninjas fight with full skill fucked, mart of the clone illusions as distractions while I set up the big attack. That is fun.
The crows being lethal but huge distraction and fucking with enemy ability to direct fire jut does so many things on multiple levels, you got to love it
Kukakku and Kisuke being Cannon buddies you got to love it, also treating it like a siege supply wagon, bring it to and from I great.w
The Dardanelles gun! (ottoman cannon that broke Constantinople) WHoo.
God I love the way you think about ok what can this character do and can it help like with Ukitake, him being a rebounder for enemy fire is fun.
Him taking dragon fire and responding back Is good.
Still how much of a work horse Yourichi is in comparison is a lot of fun, along with the others. The Ninjas being so big on taking out officers is fun.
Artillery is King for a Reason.
But yeah the cant trust you to actually surrender even if you want to is a fun death spiral.
3/12 c35 
5cor tenebris
Wonderful chapter, I felt sorry for drakken characters and at the end hungered for another chapter. Great job.
5cor tenebrisWonderful chapter, I felt sorry for drakken characters and at the end hungered for another chapter. Great job.
3/7 c35 1SuperKaiokenGoku
Oh yeah hearing the incantation for black coffin has got to to deal some significant psychological damage. Not only are the drakken outnumbered, but they seem to be pretty outmatched as well. They better start hoping something turns around for them or it’s a wrap.
As always it was great to read the new chapter!
1SuperKaiokenGokuOh yeah hearing the incantation for black coffin has got to to deal some significant psychological damage. Not only are the drakken outnumbered, but they seem to be pretty outmatched as well. They better start hoping something turns around for them or it’s a wrap.
As always it was great to read the new chapter!
3/6 c35 velican.akat98
I think the chapter is pretty damn good, as always. Not only do I like the structure, where we first get an overview, then the main event, and then another overview, but you also look at both sides and show us that the enemy are just people who want to live and didn't want this war at all. That makes this story so much more alive. I spent my whole day reading the chapter even though I should actually be working. Anyway, thank you for another chapter of this wonderful story and I hope the next chapter comes as soon as possible. But of course concentrate on your life first, that takes priority.
I think the chapter is pretty damn good, as always. Not only do I like the structure, where we first get an overview, then the main event, and then another overview, but you also look at both sides and show us that the enemy are just people who want to live and didn't want this war at all. That makes this story so much more alive. I spent my whole day reading the chapter even though I should actually be working. Anyway, thank you for another chapter of this wonderful story and I hope the next chapter comes as soon as possible. But of course concentrate on your life first, that takes priority.
3/6 c35 NathanielBryan27
I am never more happier than when a new chapter of this comes out. It's not often that a piece of fan work like this deserves to be bound in a physical book, but if I had to pick, your story would definitely be it.
I am never more happier than when a new chapter of this comes out. It's not often that a piece of fan work like this deserves to be bound in a physical book, but if I had to pick, your story would definitely be it.
3/6 c35 Bucio
What a timeskip, to a year after the start of the war, even though there were notable events for both sides (idiotic nobles becoming cannon fodder for the dragons, and the Drakken learning to fear the specialty of the second squad), as well as seeing again that characteristic of yours, of making secondary characters attractive, like those who were defending the position, that the Soul Society troops focused on attacking.
You feel bad for them, because they know they are in a position where they cannot win, without reinforcements and their honor prevents them from surrendering, which leads to their annihilation and more so when Kukaku's cannons are used to destroy the fortress with all the rebels inside.
And although few, there were also notable casualties like one of Neji's companions/friends, and Katya, who was one of Itachi's instructors at the beginning of the story; Besides seeing how Visaelya is doing, not so good, rejected by her family and viewed with distrust by the rest of the people of the Sereitei, at least she has the support of Shisui and her friends
Mmm, as I see it this part of the story is going to take us all this year
Although we have seen the point of view of the Shinigamis, I suppose, given the words of the end, we will eventually see that of the Drakken clan, its leaders realizing that they condemned their family to extinction and dishonor, and more so by being manipulated; that and I suppose, will also see a bit of Visaelya's cousin
Good luck and keep it up
What a timeskip, to a year after the start of the war, even though there were notable events for both sides (idiotic nobles becoming cannon fodder for the dragons, and the Drakken learning to fear the specialty of the second squad), as well as seeing again that characteristic of yours, of making secondary characters attractive, like those who were defending the position, that the Soul Society troops focused on attacking.
You feel bad for them, because they know they are in a position where they cannot win, without reinforcements and their honor prevents them from surrendering, which leads to their annihilation and more so when Kukaku's cannons are used to destroy the fortress with all the rebels inside.
And although few, there were also notable casualties like one of Neji's companions/friends, and Katya, who was one of Itachi's instructors at the beginning of the story; Besides seeing how Visaelya is doing, not so good, rejected by her family and viewed with distrust by the rest of the people of the Sereitei, at least she has the support of Shisui and her friends
Mmm, as I see it this part of the story is going to take us all this year
Although we have seen the point of view of the Shinigamis, I suppose, given the words of the end, we will eventually see that of the Drakken clan, its leaders realizing that they condemned their family to extinction and dishonor, and more so by being manipulated; that and I suppose, will also see a bit of Visaelya's cousin
Good luck and keep it up
3/6 c35 Imperial Hydra
You've done a really good job showing the tragedy of war with this chapter as I honestly felt sorry for most of the characters here, especially Aeganor & Malaesa. Dying in a war they didn't want for men that couldn't care less about them.
You've done a really good job showing the tragedy of war with this chapter as I honestly felt sorry for most of the characters here, especially Aeganor & Malaesa. Dying in a war they didn't want for men that couldn't care less about them.
3/6 c34 DecidedlyVorthosian
You need to crosspost your stuff. If only we have different avenues of accessing your stories in case ffnet is down or malfunctioning again.
You need to crosspost your stuff. If only we have different avenues of accessing your stories in case ffnet is down or malfunctioning again.
2/18 c34 pepsiluv2011
I hope you will be uploading an update soon I’m hoping you bring Minato into the story. I’d love to see him become a soul reaper. Kinda be ironic don’t you think. I even have an idea for his sword spirit, play on his flying ryjin.
I hope you will be uploading an update soon I’m hoping you bring Minato into the story. I’d love to see him become a soul reaper. Kinda be ironic don’t you think. I even have an idea for his sword spirit, play on his flying ryjin.
1/29 c23 Guest
Hello, I just finished chapter 23 and I wanted to ask you a question, when we take into account the capabilities of Vysaela's Shikai, in theory wouldn't it be useful to destroy the ghost portals? Since if the ability can interrupt the flow of spiritual energy from barriers, even from the wraiths themselves, then couldn't it do the same with portals?
Hello, I just finished chapter 23 and I wanted to ask you a question, when we take into account the capabilities of Vysaela's Shikai, in theory wouldn't it be useful to destroy the ghost portals? Since if the ability can interrupt the flow of spiritual energy from barriers, even from the wraiths themselves, then couldn't it do the same with portals?