Chapter 12: Noble Frailty Pt 2

"Did you find anything of note in your investigation Vice-captain?" Captain-Commander Yamamoto asked

"Yes, but it won't be enough"

"Explain"

"The Yamadas went to the Shiba Clan for a firework canister, and to a blacksmith for a special order, but if I present this it could be said the two are unrelated" I answered

"You are right, but we need something to let us do what needs to be done" the elder suggested

"The Shiba Clan rejected their request, so there is a possibility of them stealing it most likely a servant or vessel of the clan" I suggested

"Catch them in the act, good that would be the strongest source of evidence" he agreed

Looking at the clock I noticed it was time for my tutor session with Byakuya.

"I must leave"

"Yes, I remember Genrei saying you're tutoring his Grandson, very well dismissed"

Kuchiki Clan

Byakuya flashed around me trying to look for an opening. Stopping he brought his wooden sword down, moving my body sideways as he missed.

"Nice try, but predictable"

Growling he struck at me again, easily blocked and redirected.

"You're mad, that's good..."

Tripping with one foot he fell with the tip of my wooden blade inches away from his face.

"...if you want to die"

Looking away as if he had done something wrong.

"You need to control your emotions, you can't just swing your swords when someone insults you" I explained to him

I could tell Byakuya was listening, he just didn't want to admit it. Sighing returning the practice weapon back to where it was.

"That'll be all for today, we'll have to start your Kido training a long ways if you keep up this progress"

Byakuya glared daggers into my back, just feeling the presence in his eyes.

"Put that kind of concentration into your training and we'll get somewhere" I advised

"Yes, Kakashi-sensie" he said

Genrei had entered at the end of our session, with his same expressionless face.

"How goes the training?"

"Byakuya has potential, he just needs to keep his emotions in check" I answered

"Wisdom Byakuya, best headed now go your academics are ready" Genrei ordered as he left

"Yes, Grandfather farewell Kakashi-sensie" Byakuya said before leaving

Just after he left me and my superior had a talk about my recent mission.

"I hear you're heading the investigation into the Yamada Clan"

"Really? How did you know about that?"

"Even among the houses that information is being whispered" he answered

"Yes, but I can't confront them yet or even find them guilty"

"So what is your plan?"

"We know they're trying to get something from the Shiba Clan, but they were rejected so I'm guessing they'll try and take it by force" I answered

"Good, the Yamadas have been causing trouble for years"

"How so?"

"They usually vote against subjects that interfere in their agenda, making some parts of the Seireitei unstable" he answered

So even the Five Noble Houses have it out for the Clan.

Seireitei (Night)

A few reports collected from units went smoothly yet lengthy. Looking through the papers I saw at least 50 in hand.

"Ugh, signing these in the morning will definitely troublesome"

Stopping a faint energy was felt, drawing a conclusion to recent events most likely assassins. Keeping my bundles of papers in hand, power walking my way around corner. Hearing the quick gentle footsteps round the corner.

"Where is he?"

"He should be here"

Appearing behind them striking them behind the neck. Effectively knocking them out, laying on the floor they had the Yamada Clan crest.

"And these are their top assassins?"

Binding them quickly sending a signal they were picked up in minutes.

"Vice-captain Hatake, we have the assailants and are taking them to containment"

"Good now-"

"Vice-captain!"

Another subordinate came up to me breathing heavily, sweat running down his face.

"What's the situation?"

"It's the Shiba Clan"

Shiba Clan Estate

Walking in the head Kaien stood waiting for me.

"Kaien what happened?"

"They came and stole what they needed" he answered

"Damn, but at least we caught their assassins"

"Doubt it'll be the last"

Kaien was right the Yamadas weren't the most patient, I would have to find them quickly.

"We have company"

Both of us found ourselves surrounded by the entire Yamada Clan assassin. Gripping my blade he didn't have his Zanpakuto, so I was worried he would be caught in the fighting.

"Kaien can you fight?"

"Of course, but I don't have a Zanpakuto" he confirmed

"Then get ready to fight"

The unit charged as I drew my blade automatically slashing the first that had charged me. Kaien used his unarmed combat abilities to fight and minor offensive Kido. A few blasts hit them, one attempted to slash at dodging it catching their wrists he threw them into a group of oncoming assassins.

Many used bladed weapons, parrying the attempts countering as well as killing them. Kaien was only able to stun them, a few flashes of Kido were enough to take out a squad. More continued to attack feeling as though I had to protect the young Shiba. One attempted to strike him from behind, flashing to catch the blade in time. Then kicking them in the gut into a wall stunned.

"Can we get back up!?" Kaien shouted dodging a blade

"Yes, but the nearest unit is 20 minutes out, we'll have to hold them off for now"

Gritting his teeth he fought with his best effort. Blocking a few strikes the assassins didn't seem to be doing any serious damage. That's when it hit me.

"They're stalling!"

"What!?"

"We need to get out of here!"

"I can't leave my siblings!" He shouted

Thinking again they were only really trying to stop me, but Kaien was allying himself to me. So he had to die as well for them, pushing another assassin off I shot a signal in the air.

"I'll draw them away!"

Using a wide spread Kido I was able to blind them. Making my way to the blacksmith shop, if that blade was finished it could be delivered to Central 46 Chambers.

Running just as dawn crept upon the Soul Society, the assassins hot on my trail. One got close turning quickly I slashed him as he fell on the streets. More came following close behind, as an entire group approached an unexpected aid came. A woman slashed down a few all falling to the ground. It was Soi Feng as she caught up to me the young woman smiled.

"Saw your signal, seemed you needed a hand"

Nodding we continued on more appeared in front of us, slashing those that came by. A few spells were thrown as well, attempting to slow us even more. One almost hit my foot if I hadn't jumped it would be gone. The Stealth Corp Captain threw a few blades catching two.

"They're getting annoying" Soi Feng growled

"They aren't going to kill us they're trying to slow us" I responded

Groaning she focused on trying to keep them from slow us and costing even more time. Til the sun finally rose above the horizon, I knew that we had been fighting for hours. Reaching the blacksmith shop knocking frantically on the door.

"Yes! What is it!" The old man shouted

"Sir! Did you make the Yamadas special blade!?"

"I sure did the material was beautiful and sturdy, I just sent it off" he answered

"Change of course, we're going to Central 46!"

Central 46

Entering the massive building more assassins had met us. Killing them easily, we moved further inside, til more jumped from the shadows. Ducking and dodging a few quick attacks, kicking and punching knocked them away.

"Now, everyone the Yamada Clan would like to present a peace gesture-"

The presentation was going on, I needed to hurry or the blade would kill all 46 clan heads.

"Enough!"

Making my artificial hand into a fist a bright red energy shot out. Out of surprise I glanced at my hand, before a blade could hit I raised my hand. Sparks flew of the skin as the steel touched it. Gripping the weapon breaking and using the blade to stab him.

Getting a clear path me and Soi Feng rushed into the chambers.

"Everyone get back!"

All the heads shocked that I would enter without cause.

"What is the meaning of this!?" One asked

I could see Genrei and the head of the Shihoin Clan as well.

"That blade is a bomb!"

The head of said clan rose up with anger evident in his face.

"How dare you! This is my peace offering!and you insult it!?"

"Oh then you wouldn't mind presenting it yourself?"

The man bit his tongue, gritting his teeth he made a run for it. Before he could make it out the door Soi Feng caught him. All the clans were surprised, but not shocked and frankly had smiles upon their faces. Returning focus on the blade that began to glow brightly, Yamada began to chuckle.

"You are too late!" He smiled and laughed

Seeing it as cracks began to form, thinking quickly seeing no choice. Using a my energy I made a strong dome over the blade, and before anyone could leave it blew.

Boom!

A muffled explosion made a heavy screen of smoke. Coughing I began to make it through the coverage.

"Is everyone alright!?" I called out

Getting a few shouts of confirmation from the heads.

"Soi Feng!"

"I'm here Kakashi!"

"Good"

Clearing the smoke she saw me dusty with smoke and rock on my uniform.

"Well...not bad for my first mission"