Chapter 135 - 135: The 8th Division Captain

I laughed and gladly joined him. We sat down and drank, I brought out snacks that pair well with the Sake. At first he was skeptical but he ate some and was in love with it once he did. Of course the snacks were from Drunken Island from Toriko's universe so they paired well with the Sake.

Kyoraku: You know, if we all just talked there wouldn't be much fighting.

Sage: That would be true if there wasn't people with ambitious dreams that are trying to manipulate people behind the scenes.

Kyoraku: Hoh, very astute for someone so young.

Sage: Haha, why thank you. But you also know that we can't just stay here drinking, if we did you would literally die of alcohol poisoning if you were to drink against me.

Kyoraku: Then…should we start?

Sage: I was hoping you would ask.

I downed my cup, put away the snacks, dusted myself off and jumped a good distance away. I stretched out to loosen and crack a few bones. Finally, I unsheathed Shinigami from her scabbard and the noise that came from unsheathing was awesome. Kyoraku also unsheathed his Zanpakuto. Kyoraku was one of the rare Shinigami that dual wield Zanpakuto but his were his Katana and Wakizashi (Auxiliary sword).

Kyoraku: I thought only the orange haired kid was the only Shinigami amongst your group. Quite the blade you got there.

Sage: (To Shinigami) You hear that, he praised you.

Shinigami: (In my mind) Hmph! I don't want to hear praises from someone so weak.

Sage: Haha, don't be that way.

Kyoraku: Even conversing with your Zanpakuto, very admirable.

With that, Kyoraku launched his attack first. Scraping metal and sparks were seen and heard as we collided. I was a little disappointed because he didn't even move me from my spot at all, I didn't even take a stance I merely blocked. Maybe I am using too much strength? This time I went for an attack and swung upward to launch Kyoraku to the sky. The surprise on his face was expected but a little late.

Nanao: Taicho!!! (Captain)

Kyoraku: It seems I was the one underestimating. Enough playing around. Hana kaze midarete, kashin naki, tenpu midarete, tenma warau, Katen Kyokotsu! (Flower Wind Rage and Flower God Roar, Heavenly Wind Rage and Heavenly Demon Sneer, Flower Heaven, Crazy Bone)

I activated my Sharingan but only in the regular form because higher levels will not be needed. The only reason I activated the Sharingan were to learn the techniques of using a sword. The only techniques I know were the ones from movies, anime and some games but even then they can only be applied with a huge amount of practice or were impossible to do unless one was a supernatural being. Fortunately for me, I am a supernatural being now, so I can learn through my eyes and because of my experience, I definitely have the strength to pull the moves off. While learning the techniques, I noticed that Ichigo and Ishida were fighting other Captains. I smirked but was suddenly attacked on my shoulder, the attack was a mere slash but at this level he barely scratched my Hakama, despite it being all red.

Kyoraku: Quite tough, aren't cha?

Sage: Maybe you held back. Try again.

Kyoraku: Ok. Takaoni! (Mountain Demon!)

When Kyoraku attacked me, even though I sent him in the air, he used Irooni (Colorful Demon). Kyoraku's sword ability makes child games real, considering the games they must be old Japanese children games. When I was hit on the shoulder I should have gotten a larger hit because my short sleeve Hakama was red, so whatever color he calls and attacks get hit and the more one wears a certain color that he calls, the damage is that much greater. Now, since he is in the air and I'm on the ground, he called out Takaoni, an attack that the winner is the person who is higher than the other. I flashed behind Kyoraku while leaving an afterimage, I attacked Kyoraku but it was more of a hit than a slash because my Zanpakuto was still a Sakabato.

Kyoraku hit the ground hard as he made a small pit on the floor. Nanao screamed as she ran to him. Kyoraku emerged from the small pit as the dust cleared with a head wound. Kyoraku was bleeding from the top of his head as blood was coming down on the side of his face. Nanao was in a panic because she has never seen her Captain in such a state.

Kyoraku: Calm down Nanao-chan. I get the feeling that if he wanted to kill me he would have done so already, am I right Sage-kun?

Sage: It's the Captain's fault for "Playing Games", don't blame me for winning.

The moment I said that Kyoraku eyes grew wide, after that his demeanor changed. Kyoraku got up and was about to attack until I saw a member of the covert OP's behind Nanao. The both of them turned their heads in surprise when they heard that "Aizen Sosuke", Captain of the Fifth Division, was killed. Naturally, I heard the entire report, thank you Chakra, Acacia's Full Course and Toriko universe foods for the overpowered senses, when Kyoraku turned back to me he pushed Nanao away and tried talking to me.

Kyoraku: I'm guessing you heard what he said.

Sage: Haha, I guess I can't fool you Kyoraku-san. But do you honestly believe any of my group members killed the Fifth Division Captain, Aizen Sosuke?

Kyoraku: With your amount of power I can't think of anyone else. Since you have been here learning from me this entire time, I doubt you have done it, but I can't say that about your other group members.

Sage: Damn, you noticed that as well? True, you may not know if we did do it but if you saw our group and their powers I think you would call yourself stupid for thinking it. Aside from me, I don't think anyone else in our group would have a chance against Aizen Sosuke right now.

Kyoraku: It seems that you know more than you let on. If you come quietly we could resolve this much faster.

Sage: You know I won't go unless you make me. How about this, if, by some divine intervention or power, you win, you can do anything with me, and when I win, you can escort me as a guest without any restraints or restrictions. How about it?

Kyoraku: Either way you are coming with me then? But I am curious, why do you think you will win?

I landed back on the ground and took a sword stance.

Sage: Easy, one: I got the jist of your Zanpakuto's power, two: You don't mine, three: I am definitely not going all out and finally: I don't know what makes you believe that I even released my sword let alone used Bankai.

Again, Kyoraku put on a somber expression but still no Bankai. It didn't matter to me, either way, he was going to lose so I gave him a push b creating a small barrier around our location after the covert OP's guy left. When the small barrier was completed I let Kyoraku and Nanao feel at least 20 to 30 percent of my strength. The small yard we were on was starting to crumble as small fragments were floating in the air. Nanao fainted after a few seconds while foaming out the mouth. Kyoraku was having a hard time staying conscious let alone staying on his feet. He was on one knee heaving heavily. I restrained myself the moment Kyoraku fell, there was no need to keep fighting nor learning since he was using Nitouryu (Dual Wielding) and I only had one sword. I at least learned some basics in swordsmanship, even if it didn't apply much.

Sage: Sleep it off for a bit, you'll be ok. I will make sure Nanao-san is fine too.

With that Kyoraku fainted. I placed them on the side and made sure no one was around to see a captain like this. I placed my hand on Kyoraku's head and tried reading his mind, when I tried to probe deeper, Katen Kyokotsu blocked me off. Before pushing me off, she said I was a naughty child. I smiled and backed off after I learned the Basic Kendo (swordsmanship) and Kido (Demon or Spirit arts) techniques that he knew. Other than Kendo, Kyoraku knew high level Kido but not much, so I also read Nanao's mind because if I remembered correctly she was much more proficient in Kido. I learned what she knew about the Zanpakuto abilities of the other members but since many kept their powers a secret I didn't get much information.

An hour passed by until Kyoraku got up. I was having a snack. I offered Kyoraku something to get his energy back before he escorted me into the inner sections of the Gotei 13 (13 Division Imperial Guards). Since Nanao didn't wake up Kyoraku carried her as he led me inside. Ichigo and Ishida were done on their side as well, but Ishida used a technique that takes away his Reiatsu in exchange for more power like in the original story, so his Reiatsu signature was getting weaker. Ichigo was a few times stronger than he was in the original so he still won but not without injuries, he at least walked away on his own instead of being carried off by Yoruichi.