81Author Note: Hello everyone, been away from writing stories for a while due to my busy schedule. As of this very moment I'm currently typing out the next chapter of Return of the True King before getting back to updating RWBY and My Hero story. As for when I'm not sure when I'll update, maybe next week with multiple chapters but right now I'm not sure. Wanted to give you all something to read after so long so here's too the first chapter of a new story I've been constructing with help from 'Operation Meteor' who was kind enough to help me construct the plot of this story. This story is supposed to be a replacement in a way for Lightning Soul Reaper, to make it more original than what I did years ago and with Bleach Return, gave me inspiration.
WORDS STYLE:
Thinking
[Tv/Intercom]
SHOUTING
TwIsTeD
(Past words)
Chapter 1: The Return
"Farewell, Shigekuni Yamamoto." Were the words uttered as a single slash was all that it took for the Head Captain's body to become in two. The upper half fell and with it, his Reiatsu had begun to vanish yet even so the lower half did not fall but stood standing. Ywhach stood there, staring at his once archenemy in disappointment before turning away.
"Your demise was pitiful." His attention turns to his second in command. "Let's go, Haschwalth." His subordinate nods in understanding yet the Quincy found himself being pulled by something and just looks to see the Head Captain, despite on death's doors he still gripped the leader's cloak. The rain that fell was washing the blood all around the Head Captain away. With a single swipe of his sword, the arm of the strongest Captain was severed before a boot found its way atop his head.
"Trying to show that even after death you won't let me go, how utterly meaningless. You probably couldn't understand why you were never among the five I was concerned about. Ichigo Kurosaki: Latent Ability. Kenpachi Zaraki: Fighting Strength. Ichibē Hyōsube: Wisdom. Sōsuke Aizen: Reiatsu. Kisuke Urahara: Means. In the end, just like 1000 years ago you have been apprehensive when it comes to the help of humans, even tho they could have indeed been of great help you did not want their help to be it healing your arm or fighting against Aizen. In the end, this mindset of you being the sole pillar that holds up not only Soul Society but the entire World of the living was indeed foolish for you to have lost. Your Bankai may have gotten stronger but in the end, you've gotten weaker." Slowly he raises a hand to shower a glow beginning to form. "I have things to do and the past should stay the past, but if you are indeed still alive I'll leave these parting words with you. The Soul Society will die yet the Thirteen Court Guard Squads died with us a thousand years—" In that instant, he heard it just as many others around the Seireitei heard it. A loud echo, the sound of banging was heard coming from behind Ywhach who turns his head in the direction of the Squad 1 barracks.
"It's coming from the squad 1 Barracks—" His eyes widen and was on guard, his eyes now narrowing.
"I see, so Sōsuke Aizen has decided to make his move, how bothersome." He turns back to face Yamamoto and raises his hand to once again create a glow.
"I'll just—" He was silenced as a loud explosion sounded from behind him he turns fast, eyes now narrowed at Aizen already escaping despite the seals he had on his body yet that's when he noticed one specific thing that didn't make any sense and that was the fact he couldn't sense Aizen's Reiryoku but another's yet it suddenly vanished before both his and Haschwalth's eyes widen as someone got past them, gaining their attention to see a lone ragged man having grabbed Yamamoto's upper and lower halves to place them where they should be. From what the two Quincy could see from his back, he wore ragged clothing that had rips and tears all over them, messy and dirty blonde hair that hasn't been washed in a long while, bare feet that have a few scars on them.
"When I was a kid…" The man finally spoke in a somber tone. "The first thing I heard about Soul Reapers was their Captain, the oldest and strongest of the Gotei 13, Head Captain Yamamoto. From the very few occasions, I saw you or ended up taking your class, I could always feel you were always on another level I never hoped to reach. But don't worry, everything will be fine so you go rest, you earned it Sir." As he spoke, the Head Captain stared into the ocean-blue eyes of the man, not able to speak but ever slowly he began to relax as his eyes closed, as if all the tenseness has vanished and something which Ywhach had noticed the fact this man allowed the Head Captain to Rest In Peace as his eyes fully closed and any form of life had vanished from him. As this happened, the man slowly stood over the Captain as the rain continued to fall from the sky.
"Your the one who did this to the old man." The man finally turns, revealing a messy face, a goatee, and hair almost covering his eyes yet they could be seen as an ocean-blue with the pupils being slitted. This gave off the complete opposite of his appearance, the eyes of a man who's come to turn the war around.
At this point, Haschwalth got in front of Ywhach and pulled out his sword but was stopped by the leader who placed a hand on his shoulder, surprising the Quincy who watched his majesty step forward.
"Judging from your appearance, you can be none other than the so-called 'Demon of the Second Division' as I recall?" This got no reaction from the man. "I know all about what had transpired and the crime you've committed over a hundred years ago." At that point, he got a reaction a sad one at that which Ywhach noticed his eyes avoiding his own and smiled.
"You have stayed locked in Muken for over a hundred years and do not even have your Zanpakutō, so tell me this do you honestly believe you could turn this battle—" Ywhach stopped as his eyes slowly widen and it was the fact the moment their eyes met again he saw they were unwavering strength before they felt it as a vein formed on his forehead he unleashed his crimson spiritual pressure that took them both by surprise and it wasn't just them, both the Quincy and the Soul Reapers had felt the sudden spike out of nowhere yet that wasn't what took them by surprise, it was the sheer size of it yet despite that and the origin of it, it somehow brought a reassuring feeling to several individuals. One such was Shunsui who was shot several times yet despite knowing the passing of his teacher, he had calmed down which surprised Robert Accutrone who watched the captain turn in the direction of the fight about to begin.
"In all of the Gotei 13," He turns to the Quincy whose eyes widen as he was now unnerved. "there has been only one you could consider as the No. 1 Most Unpredictable individual out there and now he's entered the War." This got a reaction from the Quincy yet he was even more unnerved as he felt it. Back with them, it finally ended, the man took a deep breath and slowly entered a fighting stance while the father of all Quincy drew his blade, the two staring down the other before a second later they clashed, fist against the side of his sword with the two struggling against the other before Ywhach extends his hand fast to grab the man by his throat.
"It doesn't matter if you're my opponent, in the end, you are but a failure—" He stopped when he saw it, a smile and at that point he looked to see his sword was being held by the blade and he couldn't even budge it, much to his surprise.
"I am a failure, but a failure is enough to kick your ass." Was all he said as the ground shook which he looks down to find it erupting with a fist, slamming into Ywhach's chin as he started being carried upwards by the force and he lost his grip on the man yet he was stopped by a sudden pull, his attention still on the man who was gripping the sword tightly with blood being seen yet at that point he had realized the issue, he was off the ground and in the air before he found himself upside down, the man had twisted his arm to have Ywhach upside down.
"Wha—" He couldn't even finish that train of thought for in that moment the one who had come from the ground had risen from it and threw a punch that found its way right to his face, sending the Quincy flying and skipping across the ground.
"YOUR MAJESTY!" Haschwalth shouted as his lord regained his footing, now skidding on the ground before he came to a stop by using his sword as leverage, digging it into the earth and skidding only a few more feet before he completely stops, looking up to find not one but two men now, looking like complete copies of each other before the one who had come from the ground turned to smoke, disappearing. This sight just shocked Ywhach, for he has never seen such a thing before the man turns away from them, walking towards Yamamoto's corpse where he places a hand on it and wipes some of the blood from the freshly made wound.
"What are you—" Ywhach just stops at seeing the man turn towards him, raising his fist towards the Father of all Quincy, his fist dripping with the rainwater, Yamamoto's blood, and his own.
"I am Naruto and I Vow to Win." The two Quincy just stare at the man that stood before them with unbreakable determination.
(Never drop your guard, eyes always on the opponent, never show weakness and always keep your emotions in check.)
As those words echoed in his mind, one of his oldest memories began to act up, and with it the beginning of his story.
150+ YEARS AGO IN THE RUKONGAI DISTRICT, THE DAY EVERYTHING CHANGED
"I believe this is the place where the thefts have been taking place, Captain." Among the crowd of the residents of the Rukongai were two individuals who were watching from the rooftop of a house. They were one Sōjun Kuchiki and his father/Captain, Ginrei Kuchiki who were examining the crowds of Souls that were walking by and a few Soul Reapers who were walking amongst the crowds. The captain was looking across the crowds closely for anyone suspicious, keeping an eye specifically on the soul reapers.
"This district is in our jurisdiction, to think that there have been thefts but on members of the Gotei 13 no less." Sōjun glances at the older man who seemed to be focused on something a little ways away and that was when he saw it, the man's eyes widening which he too looked at where he was focused on to see one Soul Reaper walking through a crowd before he noticed someone walking in the opposite direction, he was placing a sack in a sack he held.
"I believe I found the thief." He turns to his Lieutenant. "I will handle this but I want you to check around in case there are more." This surprised the man yet, in the end, he did as told, leaving his captain and father by himself which the man just focuses on the thief, a blonde-haired man who looked to be around a 17-18 years old by human standards.
"Eheheh," Smiled a younger Naruto who
was hiding out in a broken-down house that could be seen as a shed, sitting on a damaged box while tossing the bag of coins in one hand. "And the number one thief of Rukongai strikes again, the Gotei 13 must be a bunch of idiots." It was after he said that, he realized the wallet never came down on his hand again.
"So not only have I witnessed a crime but you even admitted to it." Slowly, ever slowly he starts turning like a robot with a weak smile to find none other than Ginrei Kuchiki standing behind him, holding his squad members' wallet.
"…I found it on the ground…" This visible lie had gotten the older man to sigh, hey even so his gaze was now on the sweating young man.
"Where did you learn that?" That got a look of surprise from the blonde who tilted his head now putting on a more confused expression than worried.
"Ya' know, I need more information on what you're talking about, Gramps?" At that point, Ginrei frowns at the rudeness in the youngster's tone.
"That is not how you address someone else, young man." His gaze caused Naruto to swallow.
"S-Sorry…um…" At that point, more questions are being thought of by Ginrei but he asked the simplest one.
"That moment you had walked past my subordinate, you almost effortlessly and swiftly had taken his wallet without his notice." That had gotten a look of surprise from him. "Something done on that caliber, you must have received teachings from someone." That caused him to put on a look of thought but he ends up shrugging while looking away.
"Don't know, I just could when I tried it for once," This had surprised the Captain. "Besides, they weren't really hard to pickpocket." As he was told this, Ginrei just stares down at the young man before he spoke again.
"What is your name, young man?" This had gotten a surprised look from the blonde who turns his head back to the Captain.
"Um, Naruto…." His response got another question that followed it up.
"What of your last name?" This got an expression of wonder but he shrugs.
"Don't know, I've always been by myself." As that was spoken, the Captain stares down at Naruto who was staring up at him but started to look uncomfortable at his stare until he finally spoke.
"With the skill you possess, you can accomplish great things." This had caused the young man's eyes to widen. "And with time and patience, you can master that talent you were born with to use it in more productive ways." At this point, Naruto stood up to look at the old Captain in surprise.
"What are you saying exactly?"
"I'm asking if the idea of becoming a member of the Gotei 13 interests you and in turn becoming a Soul Reaper rather than wasting your life by robbing others." As he asked him that, Naruto stares at him with wide eyes and watched the man turn around.
"If you are interested then apply to the academy, in one month they will be holding another entrance exam and I recommend you attend it." As he started to leave he was stopped by the young man.
"What's your name, old ma—I mean, Sir?" As he asked that, the old man turns to look at Naruto once again seeing a new look in his eyes.
"My name is Ginrei Kuchiki, Captain of the 6th Division and 27th Head of the Kuchiki Clan." At this point, his eyes were now wide.
"Be warned, with the returning of this wallet I will look past your actions yet continuing down this path will end only in disciplinary action. Whether or not you choose to continue living in Rukongai or attend—" He was abruptly cut off.
"I'll do it!" This got a look of surprise. "I'll…attend the academy, in a month." As he said that, he showed an expression as if wanting to hear more positive things about himself. The Captain just stares at him before turning away.
"If that is your decision then prepare yourself both physically and mentally for your life will change the moment you attend." He nods quickly and spoke.
"Will we…meet again…um, Captain…" He said it, not sure how to address him but he spoke from hearing the tone in his voice.
"We will meet again and when we do, you may address me as Captain Kuchiki." With that said, he leaves the young man by himself as he just stood there.
(With the skill you possess, you can accomplish great things.)
As he recalled his words, a newfound determination appeared in his eyes.
((That was the day, I decided to become a Soul Reaper and the day that began my journey.))
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