Chapter 101 - Raijin and Ulquiorra (Part 2)

In the midst of the crushing pressure within the reitsu Ulquiorra emitted, Raijin raised his as well. Outside the arena of Lightning the Captains and other seated officers looked on in awe.

In the Turquoise world Ulquiorra stood proudly in the sky, His Maji was like a true Nightmare. His presence was the embodiment of despair, his two bat like wings were replaced with two sets of black feathered wings. His hair turned white as two horns protruding from his head made out of turquoise spirit energy. The Black lines which appear below his empty listless eyes extended slightly above the eyes as well ending before the Hairline. His torso was white as the hollow hole in his sternum radiates turquoise spirit energy as a black line extended from that point to his waist. His lower body was covered in a cloak like substance that covered his white legs below. As the feathers drifted from the sky covering the battlefield Ulquiorra stood proudly like an Angel of Death.

"If it wasn't for the third rule I would have prefered not to use my Maji."

Raijin looked up at Ulquiorra puzzled as to why he does not which to use such power.

"Raijin is indeed a powerful Zanpakuto, so much so that I could rank it alongside the Captain's Zanpakuto. Yet without Ulquiorra to wield him his destructive force falls short of the true abilities of Espada Primera."

Shunsui commented below to the officers present based upon his observation of the battle so far. Ulquiorra Raised his hand.

"When we espada were Evolved into Arrancar we each developed a certain aspect of death that influences our very abilities and behavior. Lord Tatsuo's is Pride, his confidence in his abilities, his word choice all of it has to do with that and his Zanpakuto Hokori is the legitimate embodiment of that Pride. Mine happens to be emptiness, when i release my Resurreccion I access the abilities of my former Vasto Lorde form to the fullest extent. Yet in Maji I become one with Murcielago taking on this appearance."

Inspecting himself Ulquiorra continues the explanation.

"Murcielago is quiet the indifferent being in his eyes all things that are not comrades are considered useless beings that need not exist. When I release my Maji and these feathers fall Murcielago is inspecting the surroundings, allies will be protected while everyone else is marked. This in turn give me the ability to make them "empty", which means the longer the fight the more spirit energy is absorbed from the marked beings fueling my own power. This is my Maji's first ability (Vampiric Leech), on a normal battlefield where bystanders would be few this ability would be like a hidden ace but here it is more like a hindrance as these normal souls will eventually be sucked dry of reiatsu."

Ulquiorra looked down at the Rouge Zanpakuto surrounding Muramasa each had a feather attached to their bodies, As well as some unlucky members of house Shiba.

"We have yet to learn what would happen if a 3rd Party were to break or destroy the Zanpakuto of another, therefore this Maji is a hindrance to the mission. However, Insolent Zanpakuto like yourself must be taught a lesson."

Pointing a finger in Raijins Direction Ulquiorra charged up a cero.

"To be frank, the difference to me whether I lose you or keep you is trivial. Lord Tatsuo was the one that wanted me to have you, so therefore I did my best to acquire you. Instead of being grateful for your continued existence you all have rebelled. ."

A large Black Green Cero covered the sky moving at a high speed toward Raijin leaving no escape. Raising his spear Raijin collected reiatsu to counter the attack causing the skies above to rage and the earth to quake under the pressure. A massive ball of electric energy formed at the tip of the spear scorching the dark skies turning them red.

" [Sky God's (Fury)]"

The two attacks collided causing a space to distort under the destructive forces of the impact. The shockwaves leveled the Buildings in the vicinity, knocking lower ranking Zanpakuto and soul reapers far back while the others stared on at the battle with widened eyes analysing the outcome of the clash.

Sitting in a separate space Tatsuo watched this all happen with refraining from moving to wildly in excitement as his "Prison" may shatter.

'Ulquiorra's reaction was far beyond expectations, maybe he too should join me on the Journey to the Top.'

Smiling at his own genius Tatsuo regained his composer and looked on as these upcoming battles would be even more exciting.

When the dust cleared Ulquiorra was standing next to Raijin with a hand on his shoulder.

"In this life there are those who we can test and those whom should not be tested. You Zanpakuto have taking this too far regardless of the circ.u.mstances, I will correct your deficiencies this day. (Lance of the Lightning)"

Ulquiorra took this lance and crushed it into the mask of Raijin casing an explosion which engulfed the entire area.