Chapter 48 - The Invitation (1/2)
”Hado 90?!” Ukitake asked, surprised. ”Why the sudden interest in learning that?”
”I wish to learn the full incantation of the spell.” Itachi continued. ”When I arrived on Sokyoku Hill, I witnessed Captain Aizen use it once against Captain Komamura and once again against me. So far, I've been able to copy exactly how Aizen did it. But in his words, the skill was nowhere near its perfected state and I ȧssume it is because he didn't use an incantation. I've already tried looking for information on the incantation but it's been locked away in Soul Society's record library.”
”You can already use it?” Ukitake looked at Itachi dumbfounded but shook it off quickly and sighed. ”I guess it's to be expected of you. First you hold your own against the Captain Commander and now here you are learning forbidden kido.” Ukitake stopped for a moment to think and scratched his head.
”Alright Itachi. I have no problem teaching you. You have already mastered Kido in the 80s and I trust you won't abuse this power. But remember, using Kido in the 90s is forbidden. Please refrain from using it unless you absolutely have to.”
”I understand Captain.” Itachi replied.
”Alright good, then I'll give you the incantation. I'm sure you are aware but I recommend you don't practice that kido here. Reiatsu of that magnitude will easily be sensed throughout Seireitei.” Ukitake said as he reached into his pocket and took out a small piece of paper. He quickly wrote down the incantation and handed it to Itachi.
”Get rid of this when you're done.” Ukitake said before walking away. Itachi nodded and looked at the incantation briefly before burning it away moments later. 'I'll need a quiet place to practice this later...for now I'll just work on training with what I already have.'
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The next day, Itachi had prepared his day to continue his training when he received a notice to meet the Captain Commander.
'A notice from the Captain Commander?' Itachi thought to himself before leaving the training ground. Captain Ukitake was resting so he informed the 3rd seats about his departure before exiting the barracks and made his way over to the first division. He entered the main hall, noticing Yamamoto who was seated in the center of the room with a cup of tea.
”Lieutenant Uchiha of the Thirteenth Division, reporting.” Itachi said as he bowed.
”Uchiha Itachi, raise your head and take a seat. I've made some tea.” Yamamoto ordered as he gestured for Itachi to sit on the cushion in front of him.
”Yes sir.” Itachi replied as he sat down. Yamamoto poured him a cup and handed it to Itachi. Itachi thanked him and took a sip. The two of them sat in silence briefly. 'The Captain Commander called me in for tea? No that can't be right.'Itachi thought to himself.
”You must be aware that you weren't called here to simply have a tea party with me. I called you here personally in response to the abilities you demonstrated and the threat of Aizen. As you know, Aizen has affected a majority of Soul Society with his zanpakuto, Kyoka Suigetsu. Captain Ukitake is ill again so I cannot ask him so instead I chose to ask you directly. Have you seen Kyoka Suigetsu?” Yamamoto asked.
”No I haven't. I remember Aizen inviting all the lieutenants for a team building exercise a while back but I declined it as I had to take care of Ukitake's duties since he fell ill.” Itachi responded.