97 Back to the living world (1/2)

Yoruichi went on to explain how Amagai's father had succumbed to the Bakkoto and Yamamoto had no choice but to kill him. He looked really aggrieved after hearing the truth,

”No, was I so blinded by hate that I was unable to see the truth?”

With that, the memories of his father's last words started to come back to him,

”Beware of the Bakkoto…”

As soon as he remembered this, Amagai fell onto his knees,

”What have I done?”

Itsuki stepped back and watched the man disbelievingly look at the floor. Yamamoto behind let out a sigh,

”So, you're kisaragi's son… you look just like him.”

”Does this mean I was too weak, Genryusai-dono?”

”It's nothing to be ashamed of. Forgive my inability to save you both.”

Amagai didn't reply but got up and looked at Itsuki.

”Captain Minamoto…”

Itsuki closed his eyes and moved a certain distance away from him. Ichigo looked confused and wanted to say something but was held back by Byakuya.

”Amagai Shusuke has pride as well.”

Shunsui then added on,

”He's a man who became a captain, let him live his last moment as he sees fit.”

Amagai didn't hear this but looked at Kira wo had also arrived. Gone was the hate filled smile and what had replaced was the heart-warming one found on Amagai's face. A gentle look was present as he spoke,

”Kira, I'm sorry. I dragged you into a terrible solution…”

”Captain Amagai…”

”…I had great fun with you guys.”

With a slight laugh, he turned to Itsuki. It was the first time Itsuki had seen such eyes of Amagai. They were burning with respect, as if he was facing an utmost honour. This confused Itsuki but he pushed it to the back of his mind. Getting into stance he looked at Amagai,

”Reign for the heavens, Ryurai.”

At that moment, a large lightning strike was seen within Soul Society despite the clear skies. Back at the 1st Division HQ all the captains started making their exits, leaving only Itsuki looking at Ryurai. The man seemed lost in thought as he looked at his reflection. He remembered how Amagai looked at him in his final moments,

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'Am I so handso- respected?'

Itsuki never realised how much regard he held within the Shinigami's hearts. Especially after Aizen's betrayal, had left a hole which Itsuki managed to inadvertently fill. It made him realise that his future actions will have to slightly change.

Soi Fon looked at his back and felt an uneasy feeling within her heart. It was the same for Yoruichi as they both looked at each other and back at Itsuki. Seikyo landed on Itsuki's shoulder as he started petting it once he sheathed his sword. Turning around, he smiled at the two girls and walked towards them.

It wasn't until evening did Yoruichi leave and Itsuki was in charge of getting everything together. Cleaning up the mess made by the Bakkoto. It was also then that Rurichiyo had her wedding in which Itsuki was invited but didn't attend. He did send Seikyo with Hisana as a sign of good faith, but he was mostly stumped with cleaning the aftermath.

'Damn Paperwork…'

A report finally entered his ears, it seemed that the Arrancars had finally made a move.

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- The living world -