Chapter 20: Unnatural Friends

AN- Hello! Here to answer questions! Thanks for reading too!

JAKEKNSTEIN: I am thinking of giving Kakashi his own 'Movie' and OVAs I'm not sure about.

jexcel: I'm going to make the caters a bit longer that way I can get to the cannon.

Boom!

Dodging a massive blow as a tower of rock and dust rose. Gazing that the unsubtle action, as it fell and cleared a large figure came out.

"Why aren't you fighting?" Kenpachi Zaraki asked unsatisfied by my retreating

"It just seems...unproductive?" I guessed

"Well that doesn't matter, I just wanna fight you!" He shouted charging

I finally unsheathed my blade, blocking Kenpachis strike. The ragged edge skid down my steel causing a few sparks to fly off. A smile crept on his face, as our spiritual energy clashed. Pushing me back attempting to strike at me once more, parrying the attack upward. Before I could land a hit on him, his blade came down. Fortunately able to block it, as another set of sparks flew. Sliding back as the force pushed me, Kenpachis strength was stronger than Kensie Muguruma. Still able to hold my own though.

"You're strong" he chuckled

Showing an unfazed expression I straighten myself, regripping my sword. Tightening his own hold he charged, beginning a series of slashes. Able to push or block the attacks as shock after shock went through my arms. Moving out the way of one of the oncoming strike, and began to assault him. The first hit struck him as he was surprised by the hit as he flew back.

"Hahaha! That's the spirit!"

I charged thrust the tip of my blade, but it was swatted away. A few more sparks flew off, attempting another strike it was again swatted. A series of parries and strikes started as our blades clashed. Each hit shocked through my arms, looking at him he didn't seem to show any signs of fatigue or strain. Pushing his blade away to give me an opening, using my artificial limb throwing a hook. Landing the blow caused Kenpachi to spit out blood. Slashing I flashed back to avoid it as the attack only hit air.

"Hahaha!"

I wasn't having the most joyous time as my fellow Soul Reaper. I had to restrain him or this would go on forever.

"Yasaka Magatama!"

Five Magatama shot at Kenpachi who was forced to the ground. Struggling to get back on his feet, growling in frustration.

"Sorry, but I need to go important business" I said hurriedly and left the Captain

"Hey! Get back here! And fight me!" He shouted as I ran away from him

Division 8

"Hey, Kakashi heard you finally met the new Captain" Captain Shunsui said with a smile

"Yes, Kenpachi Zaraki wanted to fight me"

"Amused him did you?" He asked as he saw my uniform tattered a bit

"Yes, but I wasn't going to go the full round" I sighed

"Alright, got another for you" he said handing me a paper

"What is it this time?"

"Another test run for Captain Mayuri, and a yearly inspection" he answered

"Yearly inspection? For what?"

"Those Hollow are getting braver, they been asking all Divisions to look in it these past 5 years" he explained

"And it's our turn?"

"Exactly"

"Okay...what am I looking for?"

"Just check and see how many Hollows are present, oh and by our former Captains a visit to test these out" he explained handing me an all black pair of glasses

"What am I testing these out for?"

"That's why you'll be paying our former Captains a visit, they're to see if our long distance communication into the living world able to get through" he explained unenthusiastic about it

"Oh how fun"

Human World

Standing atop a post I had saw a few wandering spirits walking by. Sending them on their way, til I was surprised by an unexpected visitor.

"Hey Kakashi" Soken said

Turning I saw the young Ishida, he had gotten a bit taller with a small amount of facial hair growing above his lip.

"Soken, it's been awhile" I said jumping from my position

"For you maybe"

"Got me there" I chuckled

"So what's the problem this time?"

"Inspection for Hollows, and equipment testing" I sighed

"Oh well they haven't been coming around that often, but..." he said hesitantly

"What?"

Gesturing to an alleyway we entered as it seemed to be a sensitive matter.

"The Quincy have been acting...unnatural"

"How so?"

"They tell an old folklore of a 'Sealed King' as if it was gods word"

"What does it say?"

"After 900 years of sealing, he will regain his pulse, after another 90 he will regain his intellect, and 9 more he will regain his power, but the last part scares me"

"Why?"

"...In 9 years he will regain the world"

"This does seem troubling, but why now?"

"Because the 900 years is done, and the 90 has almost reached its own end" he answered

"So why tell me?"

He then handed me a cross of the Quincy, glancing at it he seemed serious.

"What is this?"

"A small part is said he will steal impure Quincy powers, and I am not pure" he answered

"So what is this for?"

"When I die, my power will go to you not him" he answered

"Why would you give me your power?"

"Because you're my friend and I trust you despite the small time we've known each other" he answered

Looking at the silver cross I wondered if it was truly alright.

"Then I won't let this visit be our last" I reassured

The young Quincy smiled brightly, though he would have to try another time. Since I had to visit some unfriendly faces, but I made the most what time we had.

"So what is your arm made of?"

"The remnants of dead Hollows, the man who made this said I could possibly 'hack' into their abilities" I explained

"That seems handy"

"And tell me this why do you Quincy where white?"

"Maybe to differentiate ourselves from Soul Reapers" he answered as if guessing

"You don't know do you?"

"No not really"

A hostile presence made itself known, I first thought it was a Hollow. A few men in Quincy robes appeared, glancing at Soken he also seemed not to know them.

"Soken Ishida, you have been hereby sentence to execution by the Sternritter" one announced

"Sternritter?" We both asked

"Now die!" He shouted

A few pulled out bows, while others used swords. Those with bows came after me, while the others chased after Soken. A few arrows were fired as I dodged them, but they felt different from Soken.

"Die Soul Reaper!" One shouted as they appeared behind me

Firing a flurry of shots I flashed away, again caught by another. Soken seemed to be having just as much trouble as me. He vanish and they would catch him just as fast. One began to charge a powerful shot aimed at myself. Holding out my black limb, I had to counter the oncoming attack. Focusing my energy at the tip of my finger, I saw a dark blue energy collect with a dark aura.

"Cero"

Whispering the word it shot from my hand, as did the arrow. Flying towards each other my blast cut through the Quincy arrow. Hitting it left a hole through the white clad enemy. That word, was a Hollow word my mind went astray as I was shocked by a technique I didn't even know.

"Die-!"

Before he shout I had cut him down, as a pool of blood formed around him.

"This evening has been full of surprises" I said

Soken had shot a few down with his spirit weapon. The remaining Quincy seemed to have retreated into a shadow like portal.

"Damn it! You will die! His majesty will cut you down!" He shouted to the heavens as he disappeared

The two of us were dumbstruck by his proclamation.

"Well this has been, a very...unfortunate evening" Soken said as a heavy sweat came down his face

"I know, but what now?"

"I need to tell my elders, they might know a thing or two about this ordeal"

"And I must continue with my mission" I said holding my goggles in hand

"Very well then, farewell Kakashi" he said just as he left

Looking at the dead knowing I had to leave before could come.

Uraharas Shop

Being given the address of Kisukes shop that seemed to a candy store. Using the goggles I saw the man himself standing outside looking at the stars. Using the goggles they seemed to be working as they gave information on the former Captain. As if on instinct he turned like he knew I was there, so I gave up the charade.

Appearing just a few feet away from him, he was unexpectedly surprised by how close I was. His face was stoic as was my own, he fanned himself as it was a hot night.

"Kakashi" he whispered

He wore a green outfit reminiscent of his old captains uniform. While also wearing clogs and a stripped hat.

"So you have a candy shop now?" I said in our awkward conversation

"And you're still a Vice-captain? I would think after those that left you would be Captain"

"I prefer it this way" I retorted

"Oh? Now let me ask you this...do you regret that night?"

I remained silent in thought, he waited patiently. Hiding his face behind the paper fan, I kept my eye contact. His eye then went to my artificial limb, the black color sure seemed to interest him.

"You it's true you gave up your arm?"

"A risk, but not one unexpected in my line of work"

"Hmph, you're a truly loyal man Kakashi"

"Do you know where the others are?"

"Yes, but I won't give that info so easily Kakashi" he explained folding his fan

"Of course"

"So will you be on your way? We open in a few hours" he explained

Not saying a word or even a farewell, as the Garganta opened as I walked through. A storm was beginning from what I could see.

AN: Sorry for the delay I haven't been feeling my best so sorry if it looks rushed