Chapter 24 - Reconnaissance (2/2)

”Hmm, It was my partner, why?” Shun replied.

”Although I am not as skilled at examining injuries as the 4th division. I can see that arent any distinctive physical injuries. He may be unconscious, but it's almost as if he is asleep.” Akon commented.

”It could be his zanpakuto ability, but either way none of your concern. Just examine the prisoner to see if there is a similar explosive.” Shun said quickly, changing the subject.

”Alright, alright. Akon no longer pressed it and continued examining the body. Yes there is a seal placed on him as well. It looks like it was coded to explode if certain words were uttered.” Akon replied.

”Can it be removed?” Shun asked.

”Of course, it's a piece of cake. Although It is somewhat unique and novel, it's not at the level where it could stump me. Besides me there are also 3 or 4 others who could easily remove this” Akon said proudly.

”Enough bragging, just remove it” Shun retorted.

”Fine.” Akon quickly went to work. A few moments later, he was able to quickly dissolve the seal.

”Alright, you can go ahead and do your questioning.” Akon said moving to the side.

Shun walked up to the man and struck him in the ċhėst with reiatsu.

”Gurgh!” the man opened his eyes and sat up, feeling pain in his ċhėst. He looked around. The last thing remembered was a sudden figure appearing behind him and he passed out. He was unable to move and he looked towards Shun, who had a cold look in his eye. He shuddered a bit before noticing Akon who was standing in the corner.

”Alright now let's talk.” Shun said coldly before sending Akon out.

He had a cold expression as he made his way over. He may seem nice to others, but he had his fair share of battles. He had killed many shinigami and hollow alike and participated in interrogations. The was the real Shun, who is part of the stealth corps.

'Wow, this guy is ruthless enough.' Akon thought.

The guards outside remained standing without an expression on their face.

Around 10 minutes later, the screams slowly died off and Shun made his way out of the room.

”Discard his body.” Shun said to the guards nearby. But before they went into the room, Akon interrupted.

”Wait, since he used to be a member of our division, do you mind if I take him with me? We can run a few tests on him.” Akon suggested.

Shun thought for a moment before nodding.

Akon thanked him and exited the hall with the corpse and let out a sigh. 'At least you can be useful in your death.' Akon thought as he left the squad 2 barracks.

Shun made his way back to Captain Soi Fon and reported his findings. He confirmed the suspects to be deserters of the twelfth squad. He confirmed that the deserters were testing something with the hollows. Soi Fon nodded.

”Good, go back and ȧssist Itachi and clear the hollows. I've already sent word. Assistance will be provided to you when you arrive. Go!” Soi Fon said.

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Squad 11 Barracks

”I can't believe this, my first official mission!” the shinigami exclaimed.

”Quiet down!” the other replied. Besides, weren't you in the 5th division very recently, why the sudden transfer.”

”I didn't get enough missions to train and raise my strength. Besides If I want to surpass that person, I need to train everyday.” He commented.

”I see, well good luck newbie.”

”Iba, where are we meeting the second squad scout?

”Hmm, I think he should be near the forest entrance. We received the location from the 2nd squad.

The two made their way over.

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Near the forest entrance

There was a small fire, and a young man was seated at the top of the tree. He looked towards the distance and saw two approaching shinigami. He received a message that reinforcements would be arriving to ȧssist him.

He gave a brief look before he flash stepped towards their direction.

The two were making their way over before a figure suddenly appeared before them.

Itachi gave a quick look to see the 11th division badge on one of the members. One was a big man, with a distinctive haircut and a light mustache. He was wearing sunglasses and smoking out of a pipe. He carried a small sword and the hilt was poking out of the uniform. The other was a young man with long crimson hair. He had quite a few tattoos and was wearing shades as headgear.

”Are you the scout we were supposed to meet. I am Iba, Tetsuzaemon. 4th seat of the 11th Division.”

”I am Abarai, Renji, of the 11th Division.”