Chapter 182: Meeting Shunsui
(A/N Fun fact. If Ryoto had a persona, it would be Jekyll & Hyde. This is a small hint to future, important reveal. Have fun figuring it out~.)
(Ryoto's pov)
The man that was woken up by Sensei was Shunsui Kyoraku, the Captain of the 8th Division.
Shunsui: "Aw! Lisa-chan, don't hit me just because I'm sleeping. We all need some time to relax, and I still have a hungover after yesterday."
Shunsui looked around, still half asleep.
Shunsui: "Oh, if it isn't Yama-jii. What brings you to my Division's humble dojo~."
This comment earned him another smack on the head.
Yamamoto: "Did you already forget what I talked about a few days ago!?"
Shunsui tried to recall what his teacher meant.
Shunsui: "...You told me that... I should take my duty as Captain more seriously?"
He answered unsurely, but with every word, he became more confident that he was correct.
Yamamoto: "Do I need to remind you what discipline means."
Yamamoto-sensei said with a stern manner.
Seeing that, Shunsui panicked.
Shunsui: "I'm joking, I'm joking. You said that you wanted me to meet your new student. Even if you didn't tell me, he is all the talk around Seireitei. It's not often that you take someone as your student. Everyone is wondering what kind of a monster forced you to reach someone again after such a long time."
He turned to me.
Shunsui: "Speaking of which. Nice to meet you. I'm Shunsui Kyoraku, and I'm Captain of the 8th Division. At some point, I was also Yama-jii's student, so it would make me your senpai."
He introduced himself, so it was only natural to do the same.
Ryoto: "Ryoto Yuuki, first year at the Academy. I'll call you senpai from now on."
I turned to Sensei.
Ryoto: "So why did you bring me here? It wasn't just to meet your old student, I presume."
Yamamoto: "You two will have a sparring fight."
Ryoto: "Did you finally go senile?"
This comment earned me a smack on the head before I even noticed.
Yamamoto: "Learn to respect your elders and, more importantly, your teacher!"
He cleared his throat.
Yamamoto: "For the last five months, you were training Zanjutsu exclusively with me, not counting your lessons at Academy..."
And my training sessions with Zangetsu.
Yamamoto: "...But fighting only with one person for a long time can create habits that can be exploited by experienced opponents. In addition, we didn't train your Shikai in any way to focus on your foundation, but today you are allowed to go all out.
Shunsui, you, on the other hand, are not allowed to release your Shikai, and if Ryoto manages to even scratch you, I'll send you even more paperwork."
Shunsui hearing this didn't change his expression. He was either very confident, or he wasn't scared of the punishment.
Yamamoto: "And ill make sure to tell your lieutenant to watch over you the entire time until you finish your work."
Hearing that, Shunsui's face paled.
Shunsui: "Please, everything but that! What about my relaxing time!? Lisa-chan won't let me rest!"
(E/D: Is he my long lost brother or something. Why am I feeling his pain. PAIN!!!!)
He probably planned to give all that work to his lieutenant.
Ryoto: "Then do I get a reward if I win this little challenge?"
The attention shifted once more to me.
Yamamoto: "If you scratch Shunsui, I'll hear out one of your requests. If they are within reason, of course."
My brain started thinking about the possibilities. I could ask Yamamoto-sensei for a lot of things, but maybe the best thing would be to hold this privilege until I'll need it.
But first, I'll need to win this little bet.
Before I forget, though...
Ryoto: "What happens if this place is destroyed? Who will be paying for that?"
I'm not planning on going into debt.
Yamamoto: "All the damage will be taken care of by me, so go all out."
I smiled hearing it and released Zangetsu instantly.
Ryoto: "Pierce through the heavens, Zangetsu!"
I then turned to Shunsui.
Ryoto: "What are we waiting for then? Let's start it!"
Drawing both of his swords, he waited for me to make a move, and I decided to start big. I made a wide horizontal swing.
Ryoto: "Getsuga Tenshou!!!"
Both of their eyes went wide as an arc of Reiatsu shot out from my Zanpakuto.
Shunsui: "Phew, what a scary attack."
His voice was coming from behind me. I swear, the moment I can Shunpo as fast as they can, I'm going to teleport behind others left and right.
I swung my sword just to make him create distance between us. I then grabbed Zangetsu by the cloth and started spinning it. As I was doing it, I was quietly reciting incantation for Bakudo. I covered my mouth with the fabric from the sword.
Shunsui was effortlessly deflecting my attacks with a smile on his face. I was fine with that because I was just done with the incantation.
Ryoto: "Bakudo #1 Sai!"
I tried to band him. I knew it would be able to stop him, but if I created even a fraction of a second for me to make a move, it would be worthy, but Shunsui broke through my spell quicker than I expected.
Shunsui: "Nice try~. But covering your mouth was a big giveaway."
It was either that or reciting it out loud. I need to learn to use chantless Kido. I am once again completely outclassed.
I spun Zangetsu over my head and tried to slam it on Shunsui. I was hoping for him to block my strike, and that's what he did.
Ryoto: "Getsuga Tenshou!!!"
I used Getsuga Tenshou at medium range and made Shunsui dodge it. At that exact moment, I activated probability calculations to predict where he'll appear. I used my own Shunpo before my attack hit, and after that, I turned back Zangetsu to his sealed form to execute the finisher.
Ryoto: "Tsubame Gaeshi!"
I swung Zangetsu two times at the place where Shunsui appeared, and surprised by the incoming attack, he blocked both of my strikes with his own two swords. If I could do one more swing, I would be able to hit him, but I should be happy that I could use Tsubame Gaeshi again. I don't know why I could use it again, but I had a strange feeling inside me. I can't put my finger on what it is, but I feel like I should know it. I'll think about it later. Maybe Zangetsu knows something about it as well.
Ryoto: "Well, it seems that I'm out of tricks. As expected of Captain. I couldn't hit you even once."
I put my hand out for a handshake, and Shunsui grabbed my hand.
Shunsui: "Don't be so down. You are pretty strong for your age. In another 50 years, I'm sure you'll be able to wound me."
He tried to encourage me, but I used this chance to scratch him with my nail.
Feeling that his hand was scratched by me, he was puzzled until he paled at the realization.
Ryoto: "I never said that I gave up~."
As I secured my victory I grinned at Shunsui.
(E/D: Ok. That was Big Brain.)
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