The great Purge of Rukon's 72nd District! Enter: The Bushinji Great Lords

Having appeared with out a sound from a shunpo which he learned with in the Gotei's Second Squad back in the day, he would sigh to himself as he rested his left hand upon the tsuka of his Zanpaktou. Kneeling for a moment he would speak in his mind to the beautiful woman there was waiting for him. "Listen, Senbonzakura. This is an urgent time and I know we may not be fully Synced. I just wanted you to know that, being a part of you is truly an honor."" He said as his body would stand once more. Gazing across the view he would see hundreds at least, of normal souls wandering the pathways and villages. Oh this wasn't good at all but there was no stopping Tenkai now. He was sure every last soul was going to be killed but how could he actually make this disappear! Sansuka had to think, and fast, on how to settle this little issue off the books. It was then his head clicked. Yes, of course! Sansuka reached out to his right and snapped his fingers. At that sign two small women appeared on either side of him. "I'd forgotten all about you two. The last remnants of my family after they committed Seppoku from the shame. I guess I'm rightfully your new master huh? Perhaps it's time I take Tenkai to meet the abandoned hall of the great Setsune, rather, fallen Setsune. Anyway this is not the time to drabble on about the past. I need you two to do me the biggest favor you could ever do. I need you, Ceecee, go to this location and talk to the hermit there. Tell him the Fallen Setsune wishes to use the Gate Keeper's power. He'll know what it means. And you, Aelora, I would not ask this of you lightly and you may say no, both of you may decline this as it is against all we stand for. But I need you to fight along side me. Your jobs is to kill anyone who attempts to flank us. Make it quick, painless, and silent. Got it?" The two women nodded as they disappeared. It was true he was the last remaining Heir to the Setsune fortune and workings but could it be that he was still with in the rights to use the powers from such a title? He would need to discuss finer polatics later with Tenkai.

For now it seemed as though the battle was about to begin. When all the pieces would arrive there would be a spectacular show of ability on Sansuka's part indeed. The Setsune clan was not known for their true clan secret. Hell, even the Seireitei So-Taicho didn't know of their existence. Only a handful of people in history knew of the true secret of the clan. So much so, they could be counted on the very fingers on Sansuka's one hand. Sighing once more he would await Tenkai's arrival by scouting out the area as best he could. He'd drop his pressure to that of a soul's and dissipear from the hiding spot he was in. He would remain stealthy and shunpo around the village to see if he could find any quincy. Unlucky for him, there was a large group guarding a cashe of what looked like supplies. It appeared that Sansuka had entered from the wrong entrance of the Rukon and found himself on the West side of the seventy second district. This was however perfect. They would be carting things to the center in a relief force so he had to do something. Nodding to himself he would disappear in a small shunpo and reappear behind the four guards. With a single swipe he would release all four of their worries and pains. With a small flick of the wrist he would disappear into the building. Making great time to the back of the stash he found the materials he needed. There was some cleaning supplies, flower, and a few large sacks of potatoes for some odd reason. Shaking that thought off he rigged an explosion of sorts to occur that looked like a legitimate accident. After doing so he would drag the bodies in the building and disappear only to return to the main entrance of the District. After appearing the two women appeared to him. "It is done master Setsune. I have alerted the Gate Keeper and he is ready for when the time is right." Sansuka nodded and spoke to them both in a quick manner. "Good, now I need you two to preform a little sabotage. There are two more store houses in the east and north parts of the District. Make them have an accident. And don't get caught! Report back to me as soon as possible!" The two nodded as they disappeared.

It seemed that Senbonzakura was feeling the same thing Sansuka was as she spoke to him. "This is a difficult time for you Sansuka-kun. You have feelings for Aelora don't you? Or was it Ceecee? Heh, you like them both! Well that's quite a shocker Mr small time captain. But yet you're burdened by the weight of the Bushinji clan's loss. Yet, it's not your clan to bear the loss of." Sansuka spoke aloud with out realizing it, thankfully he was alone and out of sight. Though unlucky for him, what he was about to say would most likely be heard by both the Bushinji clan head and the Former of such a title. "I know it's not my burden to bear technically. But I have been in tandem with the Bushinji clan since almost the day of my birth. The loss weighs heavily on myself as well. It's almost as if I lost a Nephew of my own. Tenkai has always been a brother to me, even if the clan themselves don't wish this to be true. They are the only family I have left. So It is my burden to bear as well." He said as his eyes laid upon the odd looking building in the middle of the district. Sansuka had found the best spot to hide out as it was high up to see the whole District and out of sight as well. He was sure they would appear any second but somehow hoped they didn't hear his words.

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Tenkai arrived at the agreed upon location with more then enough time left. It appeared that Sansuka was already here as well, though he couldn't tell specifically where. He could feel his presence, among other tell tale signs. The fact that it was as quiet as it was, was more then enough of a sign he had been here. Sighing, Tenkai turned to look behind him as his father slowly walked from behind. "So this it the place they have hidden themselves?" "Yes, they should be here somewhere. Sansuka should be here somewhere too, though I'm not sure where." His father walked past him strolling quite casually along the dirt roads. As he did so he turned his head from left to right taking his surroundings in. "Hmmm, so you two are still friends? I haven't seen him since you two we're in the academy together." Tenkai walked along behind his father observing him closely to see what he was doing. He doubted that he was just looking around to familiarize himself with rukongai once again. He was doing something, looking for something, or someone. In only a few moments Tenkai's suspicions would be proven true as his father pointed towards one build, and then a distance away at the forest to their east. "Sansuka is hiding somewhere near that compound. The quincy are keeping themselves hidden within the forest in that area." Continuing on down the road towards the forest Tenryuu passed by the building he pointed out only moments ago. It was clear he didn't intend on snooping out Sansuka himself but instead just telling Tenkai where he was. He left the decision entirely up to Tenkai whether he wanted to call him out or not. Deciding to improvise his decision he continued to follow along behind his father while yelling out to his friend. "Sansuka, I already know your here!! Come out, we've snooped out the location of the Vandenreich!!"

That should have been more then enough to get his attention and for him to come out. He was willing to risk his life alongside Tenkai. It would have been incredibly rude of him to not give him the same opportunity he had been willing to take before now that his father was here. He was as much a member of the family as anyone else at this point. He had been around them for hundreds of years and was practically a brother to Tenkai. He was as much a Bushinji as any of his brethren.

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Sansuka's eyes widened as he felt the spiritual pressure of a familiar sort. His eyes widened more as it drew ever closer. IT was half like that of a fairy tale in respects. Hearing Tenkai's voice sansuka would disappear from his spot only to reappear in front of the man that he recognized with in a moment's notice. As he appeared, he would be on a singular knee only to stand up and bow before the elderly man. Speaking lightly, and with a tinge of joy he spoke. "Tenryuu-sama. It is an honor to see you once again. I only wish it was under less  ill circumstances." He said with his head still bowed. He would wait the proper amount of time observing all respectful notions of ediquatte as taught to him from his 'father.' Looking in to Tenryuu's eyes he would speak lightly to them both. "I've called in a few debts form my past life. They will assist us for this battle with out hesitation. The explosions will mark the beginning of the fight. All three hidden cashes of supplies have been rigged to explode at the exact same time. They'll be fighting on what little things they have on them. They will have no medical aid as well, I've taken care of that personally."

He said as his eyes closed for a moment feeling the souls with in this town. The innocent souls that were most defiantly going to be slaughtered from the mere activation of their powers. It was a harsh reality but acceptable losses none the less. "I have calculated the loss of innocent souls during this expedition, it's estimated that, the casualty rate will be, acceptable." Saying the word wit a tinge of pain with in his heart, it would weigh heavily upon him for the rest of his life. IT was indeed something that would be taken with him to the grave. But that was a matter for another time. "When the battle starts the whole of this district will be put under the Gate Keeper's power. Yes, the whole of the district will be placed with in a pocket dimension with the use of the Two forbidden Kido. When we're finished, it will be returned from whence it came and an accident will occur in the Seventy Second District. There will be no survivors. Myself and Tenkai will come to the Aide of the villagers to find the wreckage." Feeling the pain once more he would close his eyes and focus on the task at hand. No amount of innocent blood would affect the outcome of this descision. Even if all of Rukon was destroyed in this fight, it was sufficient casualties.

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Tenkai stood behind his father as Sansuka appeared before them. He indeed was nearby if he had responded to their presence as quickly as he did. What he wasn't expecting though was the fact that he was already bowing upon his appearance. He knew his father was, well, quite the reputable one. However, he didn't think that Sansuka would actually go full on respect mode in the presence of his father. Then again it had been a great deal of time since their last meeting. A couple hundred years would do that to someone if they hadn't seen them in a long while. Moving forward to say something it appeared his father would beat him to it as he extended his hand outwards. Laying it atop Sansuka's head he looked down at the boy. His face didn't say much, as always, but Tenkai could tell his father was glad to see him. "Sansuka, there's no need for such formalities. My, how you've grown since I last laid eyes on you. You've grown into a fine shinigami, a Captain no less. It appears you two did turn out to be quite the prodigious pair." Moving his hand from Sansuka's head he placed both arms into the sleeves of his haori, the trait that Tenkai had acquired as well. Looking around once more he nodded in approval though his face showed somewhat of a grimace. "I see, you've done well to prepare. I wish that such risks did not need to be taken. However, with an opponent such as the Vandenreich sometimes these things are necessary. They were responsible for the destruction of the Gotei Thirteen three hundred years ago as you are both aware. It's a shame that we were not allowed to interfere until after the battle. But, it is our duty to protect the Spirit King. If he was compromised should we have left, the Soul Society itself could be sundered from existence." Sighing, Tenryuu moved onward and Tenkai followed close behind him. "Come, Sansuka." Tenryuu spoke in his standard tone. The man never spoke harshly, or ever actually raised his voice. However, when he did speak it was almost like being commanded by ones Lord or Master.

He had that air of authority about him, something that commanded respect and obedience. Tenkai knew this well enough as he had grown up with the man. That fact was what led many people to misunderstand him as well. They understood it to be arrogance and anger instead of just his natural self. Some people were meant for greatness, some people were born with it. His father was just one of those people who was inherently noble. Not in position either, in his personality. The man was noble in every way one could possibly be. It gave Tenkai great pride to call that man his father, but it also made his upbringing all the more difficult. Sighing, he found himself remembering both fond and unwanted memories from his childhood. Shaking his head briefly he shook the thoughts from his head to keep himself on task. He still had a job to do, and a vengeance to unleash. "Father, let's pick up the pace. If they catch wind of our approach them may leave before we can get to them!!" Hearing nothing but a firm grunt from his father, he suddenly found himself hard pressed to keep up with the old mans speed. Though he was almost two thousand years old his abilities were beyond anything he had ever seen. He was quite sure his father could even put the Captain Commander to shame. Age certainly hadn't slowed him down in the least. "Keep up boys, we're nearing their location. We'll be coming up on their base within seconds." As if on cue, when his father stopped talking they had popped out right at the edge of a small dirt road. It led further to the north with a small hut about thirty yards down. Their were telltale signs of a much larger compound at least one hundred or so yards further down from the hut. This hut was most likely a scout post to alert the others if a threat was on the way. There were two soldat stationed out front that were quite startled just by the three shinigami's appearance. Without even having a moment to react Tenkai watched the two quincy fall to the ground, a spout of blood shooting out from their chests. They collapsed on the ground, dead, with his father standing over them. His blade was still in its sheath but it was clear that he had just killed them.

"These two were merely guards, we need to continue moving on to get to the main compound. If someone comes to check on them and finds them dead they may raise an alarm. Though, I think that to be highly unlikely considering we will be there before any such alert could be raised." With that Tenryuu was off bursting down the road again and Tenkai was following quickly after him. Looking to Sansuka he spoke to him quietly while still trying to keep up with his father. "Get ready for the fight ahead Sansuka. You know as well as I that this isn't going to be easy. Even with my father here we have no idea what kind of firepower they have in there. I'm ready to fight till my dying breath, but I don't want to doom you to the same fate. It's up to you, what you decide to do here today. I just wanted you to know that." Looking ahead once more Tenkai shot ahead at his full speed keeping up alongside his father. They were nearing the enemies base and would arrive any second now. The true battle was going to begin, it was time to see who would come out on the top. Would it be the Shinigami, or the Quincy.

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Sansuka felt the hand upon his head and listened intently to the words he had to say. After his first set of words he would smile lightly and speak in a tone to match. "Ah, Sanimasen, Otousan." Tenryuu spoke more of how they'd grown to be quite strong and well mannered, well, that's what Sansuka understood from it anyway. He also gave good expressions as to Sansuka's actions to prepare the fight. Sansuka started to remember how early on Tenryuu became more so his father then his own Kin did. Shaking that thought off there was a battle afoot they needed to spark. Nodding to Tenryuu's exclimation and words Sansuka would speak a simple word before bolting off after them. " Hai." While keeping pace with Tenkai, they came to a guard house of sorts. Before San had a chance to stop the guards were already dead and the two were off to running again. Keeping pace with Tenkai he would hear the words he spoke. Sansuka replied quickly after. "Heh, and let you have all glory of protecting our family? Bah, I'd never think of it. I still need to get one up on you." He laughed a bit as he followed suit with Tenkai. As they neared the entrance to the compound an explosion erupted from both inside, and near the village. It seemed the start of the fight had commenced indeed. While they scrambled to see the issues with the supply lines the Shinigami could get to work. But that wasn't all. The moment the explosions happened a large pecular yellow light erupted from the center of the District high in the sky. This encompassed the whole District and soon threw it in to a pocket dimension away from Prying eyes. Should the Shinigami die, or all quincy die, they would be returned. For now, the stasis had affected all those with in. It was now time to fight for real. Seeing the two guards look to the sky Sansuka took the Opertunity to show off his own skills. He disappeared for an instant only to reappear just inside the gate. Though his sword was still sheathed, but of course Tenryuu and Tenkai could both actually see what happened where as the majority of the quincy could not, the bodies fell to the ground spraying with blood.

Sansuka took one step backwards as he felt a somewhat large Spiritual pressure approach the area coupled with two familiar spiritual pressures. His eyes would widen as he gazed at the center of the area they were in. It seemed a tall man of around eight feet had appeared with two women in his hands. They were bore tattered clothes, ripped in all sorts of places with blood dripping from their noses and mouth. Sansuka's eyes grew more fiery as the man would toss them towards the air preparing his bow. That was bad, bad indeed. Sansuka felt his power condense in to his legs and feet as he became tunnel visioned. The women neared an arrow each from their backs when suddenly a sonic boom ruptured the air. The air current destabilized one of the now broken structures causing it to collapse in a slanted fashion. This would cause a large portion of the grounds nearest to the gate to be covered in Debris. It seemed a race against time and fate as he would appear between the two. Grabbing both of their clothes by the back of the neck they would disappear in another large sonic boom. When he reappeared behind the gate he could feel the shockwave of the Reiatsu infused kicks knock over a few pillars near the gate. This made the remaining buildings by the gate unstable and prone to crumbling. Gently placing both of the women on the ground he would speak to them lightly, seeming as though the world was not even in existence anymore. "Ceecee, Aelora what have I done. I was hoping you two would say no and just leave. How could I be so stupid as to think you wouldn't try to help me. I'm sorry, I'm truly sorry." He said lightly as his lips would gently touch both of their heads. In that moment Sansuka felt his power surge forth from his body. As his hair started to flare upwards in to the air a pink haired woman appeared by his side. "Konichiwa, San-San." Sansuka didn't say a word as he started to walk forward, his eyes burning with brimstone and his fists bleeding from the clenching. "Senbonzakura, look after these two please. I need to take care of some business." He said as he walked towards the rubble.

Now it appeared the large man had lifted some of the rubble off of his head and body in an attempt to get up. With his power flaring he would walk to the man and stand over him. Sansuka saw but one thing with in his eyes and that was this man's demise. Kneeling down on top of the man that now looked quite puzzled by the situation would question his own sanity. As Sansuka lifted his right fist in to the air he spoke in a harsh tone that begot of a demon that caused Lucifer himself to fear. "Vile demon of the Vanderich prepare to be shown the true depths of hell by my own hands as your body is left a bloody pulp for your cohorts to pilfer. Beware the might of the Setsune Clan for you attack one you attack all, FOUL DOG!" The pink energy seemed to flutter and form a spiritual animal. He felt as fierce as a Lyger and that was exactly the head that seemed to appear from his flaring Reiatsu. As his hand would strike the man's face a loud boom ensued. This was followed by a large gust of wind. The action was repeated exactly Fourty Four times as he spoke. "THIS IS THE WRATH YOU GET WHEN YOU ENTICE THE RAGE OF THE SETSUNE CLAN DOG OF THE VANDERICH! TAKE IT WITH PRIDE AS THE NAME HAS BEEN USED A HANDFUL OF TIMES TO PROCLAIM JUSTICE!" He said as his fists would cease striking. Looking down with his eyes still fairly Brimstone like, he could see the man was only partially hurt. With a sudden forceful push the rubble, along with Sansuka, flew backwards in to the air. As he would fly seemingly unconscious his right eye would look at the two women upon the ground. His fire would ignite once more when the man had reached Sansuka mid air. A punch came at the poor Shinigami from the top aimed to place a hole in his chest. As the punch neared him however, Sansuka would bring his feet in tight to an almost fetus position. In doing so he would solidify a portion of his Reiatsu and push forward with all of his might. In doing so he would cause a small air pocket to form which would shake the small area they were in. This caused the punch to be somewhat deflected just enough for Sansuka to escape.

After doing so, he would pose a tap of his foot upon a solidified Reiatsu platform. This would send him forth with enough speed to catch the man off guard. In doing so he was able to spin him around and place a firm punch to his face once more. This caused a pocket of air to form and send him flying down to the ground with a large thud. Standing high in the air Sansuka would bring his right hand in to the sky and bear his fiery passion for Kido. "The oozing crest of corruption! The arrogant vessel of madness! Deny the seething urge, stun and flicker. Disrupt the sleep! The crawling queen of Iron! The eternally self-destructing doll of mud! Unite! Repulse! Fill the earth, and know your own powerlessness! Hado no Kyuu juu: Kurohitsugi!" As he spoke a box formed atop his finger as a replica formed around the man on the ground. This replica towered over most of the compound at nearly full strength plus an Incantation. The area wasn't demented through gravity unfortunately that would be in a Bankai state. Watching the large box fade away Sansuka would huff a bit taking a squatting position. Was the man dead? He wasn't sure but now was the time to make sure the two women were ok. Glancing over he would see they were well. Looking towards Tenkai and Tenryuu he would catch his breath and observe the situation.

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Tenkai and his father simply stood to the back as they watched Sansuka ravage one of the Sternritter. The man held two individuals who assumedly had been servants of his friends clan. The beating was savage, and one that held the same tranquil fury that burned within himself and his father. He would not interfere in the mans fight as it was his own honor and pride he was fighting for. A valuable lesson he had learned from his late master. Turning to his father the two nodded to one another and prepared to move on past the fight deeper into the base. They were stopped once more by what Tenkai could assume was the end of his friends battle. He had unleashed his kidou, a Kurohitsugi no less, upon the Sternritter. Not bothering to wait for the smoke to clear, Tenkai called out to his friend to join them in heading further into the base. What they assumed was the main compound stood right before them and hopefully the man they were looking for. "Sansuka come on, we have to keep moving!! This battle won't be over until Gervas is dead and in the ground!!" As if on cue a rumble of reiatsu erupted from within the cloud of kidou originating smoke. Only a single voice could be heard uttered from within the cloud as it became apparent the Sternritter was still alive. "Vollstandig, Gottgrimm!!" All at once his reiatsu exploded outwards clearing the smoke away to reveal the quincies divine form. His wounds had healed and his body was in its prime once more. "Damned Vandenreich..., their ability to absorb reishi is beyond impressive." Moving forward to assist his friend, Tenkai was stopped in his tracks by the presence of two more Sternritter. They appeared at the sides of their comrade both engaged in their full form as well. Their reiatsu was powerful, rating easily amongst that of the Captains. Against one, he knew his friend would be able to hold his own, but against three, it was pure folly. He would have to help, otherwise Sansuka would die. Rushing forward Tenkai felt a firm hand on his shoulder keeping him from advancing.

Looking to his side he saw his father with blade drawn moving forward in his stead. "Go on ahead you two, there is a larger threat that you must tend to. These three, I will kill them myself." With that his fathers reiatsu erupted outwards violently and ripped through the landscape around them. It was tremendously powerful, a strength he had not felt since Captain Commander Yamamoto. It was all he could do to withstand it by allowing his own reiatsu to combat the pressure. He was more then sure that at this moment the Sternritter realized just what kind of trouble they had gotten themselves into. However, they had no time to sit around and watch the fight, they had a Commander to kill. Moving onwards towards the main compound Tenkai signaled for Sansuka to follow. Arriving at the doors to what appeared to be a tavern sized building, Tenkai threw them open and stepped inside. It was not at all what he was expecting it to be. He had assumed the inside would be as lavish as they could manage and there to be some degree of throne at the back. Instead he viewed an open and empty building with a set of stairs leading down into the bowels of the building. Perhaps Gervas had taken to hiding himself underground to keep safe. Either that, or this could be some sort of trap that they would willingly walk into. They had no choice at this point other then to continue on and see this through to the end. They would not be turned away, not when they had come so far, not when they had lost so much. Taking his first step down the stairs, Tenkai began to descend rapidly. Once more he had found himself gazing upon an architecture he had not expected in the least. Instead of some sort of operations room, or at least quarters of some type, he was looking upon a dungeon. Many cells lined the walls and all of them were occupied by beaten, battered, and wounded souls. It looked like the Vandenreich had been kidnapping them and enslaving the reishi they were composed of to make themselves stronger.

Name a body part and Tenkai could easily see that it was missing from one or more of these innocent spirits. He could feel his fists clenching in anger as he viewed the atrocities these quincy had placed on innocent citizens. They had done nothing and yet they were the first ones to be accosted. It wasn't until Tenkai neared the last cell did his heart skip a beat. Rushing forward to the cell door he tried to open it only to find it locked. Shaking the door wildly he viewed the two occupants of the cell with his wild eyes. It was his brother and son, much worse for wear, but at least not appearing to be deceased. Summoning up his vast strength Tenkai pulled upon the door with all his might ripping it from its casing. Throwing the door aside Tenkai rushed into the cell and knelt down by his son. He was in horrible shape, having been beaten and tortured. His left eye was missing and his body had been battered. Kneeling down he cradled his sons body against him to try and wake him up. As he shook him softly he looked over to view his brother, Hayashi. The man was much worse off then Tsunkai, most likely having tried to protect him. His face was swollen so one could not even tell that it was truly him. His left leg was now half of what it used to be with nothing but space being below the knee. He bore many cuts and wounds upon his body which could be plainly viewed through his tattered shihakushou. Though the two were alive, Tenkai could feel his blood boiling seeing what Gervas had done to his family. Rocking his son gently and speaking to him he tried to spur him back to consciousness. "Tsunkai, wake up, its me, its your father. Please wake up son, please..." Slowly but surely signs of life returned to his son as he began to stir from his forced sleep. He stirred slowly and opened his eye, though half lidded. "Fa..ther...?" Holding his son close to his chest Tenkai could feel tears welling up in him.

He had not only found his son, but he was alive. "Yes Tsunkai it's me, I'm here. Be at ease, you are safe now." Tenkai would remain there for a time until his son could recover and walk. There was no way he would be able to get both of them out of here on his lonesome. Hopefully Sansuka would join him shortly as well. There was still after all the question of where Gervas was.

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Sansuka felt a roaring Reiatsu and turned to look at the origin. Seeing now three of them he would stand up and prepare to draw his sword. As his right hand gripped the Tsuka tightly he felt a sudden rush of power from below him and a bit behind. The inch of blade that was able to be freed from her home was crying at the chance to spill blood once more. But alas, it seemed she would not have her chance yet. Sheathing the blade he would stand as he felt his very being become pressed towards the ground. He felt almost unable to even hold himself upright if not for his own Reiatsu now flailing wildly in a specific pattern. His eyes would close as he nodded to Tenkai. As he bolted off, Sansuka began to do so as well. It was different this time however. Sansuka became level headed knowing that they were safe. He was now able to fight as his fullest potential, and perhaps even a little more. As his body was weakened by the pressure of Tenryuu though that seemed to heal rather quickly. It was interesting, how Sansuka's body worked in ways that made a lot of people wonder if he was truly a Shinigami. His feet took off with all of his might, or so one would think. Feeling reinvigorated by the two's safety it seemed he had the will to fight at full power for quite some more time. He didn't hesitate once he entered the Tavern like building. No, instead he continued his speedy pace down the stairs as he neared the cells. Once he reached that horrid place he could feel the Atmosphere change drastically. Stopping shortly after reaching a few feet where the cell was he would allow his body to retract his own Reiatsu. The blade at his side seemed to sing to him of her want to make the demon bleed. It seemed he loved Justice as much as him, but of course she was merely telling Sansuka, what he wanted to hear. Lifting his blade from its sheath by an inch with his left hand's thumb he spoke. "Senbonzakura-san. At all costs, do not use Bankai. I'm sure I don't have to tell you this, but be sure to remember never, to use it against them." As if on cue the blade vibrated slightly as she would enter her home once more. Nodding, he would walk towards Tenkai to see the homely reunion. But no, this was no time to feel Nostalgic.

It was time for the men who had betrayed their posts, their jobs, and their lives to attempt to return home after exacting the revenge of the Bushinji family. Placing his hand atop of the bettered shoulder of Hayashi, he would speak lightly. "Hayashi-san." Was all he could say as he let his eyes do the talking. Smiling lightly he would help the man up and begin to walk out of the building. At a time like this, he hoped he wouldn't run in to any more of those Vanderich. Or worse, he hoped they wouldn't run in to him along the way to bring these two to Tenryuu. Sansuka had a guess what was going to happen and he may have been right. Though if it wasn't for a sudden explosion as the ground shook. Sansuka felt a wave of Reiatsu flow through the area that felt like it originated from Tenryuu. At least, to Sansuka it seemed the old man had destroyed all three in one strike. Well, of course that was something that he was capable of. In the past, Sansuka always wanted to become like that of Tenryuu-dono. Well, that wasn't totally true. He also did find himself fond of the his history books that told of the man who created the Asauchi. It was this thought that was interrupted by the feeling of grave danger. He was unsure what it meant, but he just felt something somewhere was in danger. Perhaps it was his own imagination. He knew the two women were safe as they were carted off to the edge of the land inside this dead-zone. But he couldn't help but feel danger from somewhere. Closing his eyes he would try to pinpoint it. But so far, he seemed to fail. Shaking his head he would look at Tenkai, Hayashi, and Tsunkai as they pushed forward. Perhaps in the very least these two would be saved as well. Maybe with some valiant effort the Noble clan of Setsune would rise again. If only that fleeting dream were true. Remembering the faces of those two made a smile creep up on San's face even in the heat of battle such as this.

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After the few minutes they had waited it appeared that everything was ready to go. He was sure that Tsunkai and Hayashi didn't want to be here any longer then they had to be. Helping his son to his feet and letting him use his body as leverage, the group of four made their way out. Tenkai couldn't help but feel bad for the variety of peasants that were still locked away in their cells. He would have to be sure to return for them in due time. At the very least he could send some shinigami to release them once they returned to the Seireitei. They still had to deal with Gervas wherever he had run off to. Making his way up the stairs and back out into the sunlight Tenkai felt no trace of the reiatsu he had felt before. His father simply sat a few meters away on some wreckage from the fight. He looked no worse for wear and his haori had not even a tear in it. "Father!! They're alive, Tsunkai and Hayashi!!" At this his fathers eyes opened quickly and gazed upon the four that were now approaching from the prison basement they had just left. He got up and darted for the group having the same appearance of worry that Tenkai had only minutes ago. It was rare for his father to convey such emotion but this was a situation that called for it. Moving close to the group he surveyed the two injured men with a mixture of joy, anger, and pain showing in his face. "Look at what they've done to you my boys...., but your alive. Your both alive..." For the first time over four hundred years Tenkai felt the embrace of his father. The man had placed his arms around all four of them, even Sansuka was included in feeling Tenryuu's love. He was after all as one of the family at this point. Though a wonderful moment, it was short lived as an explosion of great proportion could be seen, heard, and felt in the distance. All of the group turning to look, it was more then apparent where it came from. "The manor!!" As if on cue, two more Sternritter and a vast number of Soldat appeared before the group.

They meant to bar their way and prevent them to rushing to the aid of their home and the Seireitei. It was clear that Gervas meant to lure them out so he could launch his attack on the Seireitei once again. It appeared that he meant to start with the home of the ones who had defeated him the first time as well. "Filthy bastard...., he planned this whole thing out and we walked right into it..." "Tenkai, Sansuka, hand Tsunkai and Hayashi to me and head to the manor. He wants to fight you two for the disgrace you placed on him before so it must be you two who defeat him. You've both grown strong, I have no doubt in my mind you can defeat him. So go, and leave these weaklings to me. It is one thousand years too soon for my blade will be stayed by the Vandenreich." Looking at his father and then to Sansuka, he nodded and gently laid Tsunkai's body over to his father. He would presumably hold both of them over one of his arms while fighting off the hordes of Vandenreich with only one hand. It was a feat that certainly seemed impossible, but if anyone could do it, his father could. "Now go!! Our family needs you!!" Nodding, Tenkai burst off through the ranks of Soldat dodging their blades at every turn. He would not allow them to get between him and the home that now called for his help. This battle was started by them and Gervas, now he and Sansuka would end it too.

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Sansuka felt the sudden urgency tense up in his gut once more. Now he knew what it was. As he allowed Hayashi to be removed from his arms, the man would take flight in to the sky as he'd done on so many Occasions. Allowing the Reiatsu to tense in to his legs only to release in a wave of air that would break the sound Barrier. As his body bolted forward he would speak slightly with the Katana an inch out of her home. "Senbonzakura-chan. Bring those girls towards the Bushinji Manner. But don't get too close, not yet. Be safe, Senbonzakura-chan." Sansuka barreled towards the wall of the Barrier. As he did, he would reach it a moment before Tenkai. With in an instant, almost as if time stopped during that moment, the blade of Sansuka would flash but the only sound would echo of the final click of his Sheath and Tsuba. It was that moment a great well of Reiatsu flooded the area and the large gash where Tenkai as well as Sansuka bolted outwards with out losing their pace. They were headed straight for Bushinji Manner where Gervas was assumed to be. Sansuka, as always, would see to the Women first. Though he did feel a tad embarrassed about that as he did sometimes find them a tad, well, Homely if that was best to say. Though he rarely became openly flustered of course. Tenryuu wouldn't have that kind of reaction be allowed in his house. Ah, that took him back for sure just thinking about it. His left hand gripped the edge of the Saya as his thoughts ran wild of the past. Oh how much of an ill suited boy he was. He always loved fun to a point that made even Tenryuu think he was too immature. But there was one thing that always caught his eye about that old man. He was able to keep his Composure for all this time. Sansuka looked up to that man not only as an Ideal Captain, or Ideal DIvision Zero member. But also as the Ideal Father. No, not as the Ideal Father. As his very own Father. With time the history that was written spoke of how Tenryuu-dono accept Sansuka, unofficially of course, as his son. Maybe this day would be the day he'd be offered to stand, not as a Setsune, but as a Bushinji. As that thought crossed his eyes would close breaking back to the two women he'd saved. No matter how he looked at it, he was a Setsune Heir and that clan was still alive. In shambles, but still alive.

The worst case scenario would be that they didn't offer to merge the clans. But the best case scenario would be that the remaining Setsune clan would merge with the Bushinji clan. This would allow Sansuka to cast off his ties with the fallen Setsune clan and remain true to those he loved, as Bushinji. But the time for petty thoughts was over as he wiped it from his mind. His hair fluttered against the rapid air as it seemed the world would fade from vision and become a giant blur. It was an instant, or so it felt, that Sansuka appeared above the Manner's gate where he'd descend from the Heavens. "I'll get the Women, you find Gervas. I'll be there in an instant." He said as his body dissipated in to nothingness. He could feel the world of darkness around him as his eyes closed. He became one with the shadows as taught to him by the elder sage of Setsune before he passed. Simply, it allowed him to hone his sensing to great lengths and hide his presence more then most advanced people could. Locating the Pressures of the women who seemed unharmed as of yet, he would bolt towards them with all of his speed and power. Hopefully, he wasn't too late in saving them, but he could very well be. The technique wasn't all that accurate at times. When too many Spiritual pressures occupy the same point the twines become mixed and confusing. Hopefully he wasn't wrong, or maybe it was, just the hope.

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