[X] By a riverside gondola under an eternal night sky, a courtesan giggles. It'll be a while yet before the game begins in full but you two are bound to assemble quite the hand.
[X]A kido type. The assortment of abilities that have been observed by zanpakutos of these type defy easy categorization. Most of all you're curious what type something based off your soul would produce.
[X] Step in. "Please go easier on Tosen-san. Being from the rukongai he's not used to interacting with someone of such a high station. Perhaps it would be better to get acquainted later outside of class hours,"
[X] By a riverside gondola under an eternal night sky, a courtesan giggles. It'll be a while yet before the game begins in full but you two are bound to assemble quite the hand.
[X]A kido type. The assortment of abilities that have been observed by zanpakutos of these type defy easy categorization. Most of all you're curious what type something based off your soul would produce.
[X] Step in. "Please go easier on Tosen-san. Being from the rukongai he's not used to interacting with someone of such a high station. Perhaps it would be better to get acquainted later outside of class hours,"
[X] By a riverside gondola under an eternal night sky, a courtesan giggles. It'll be a while yet before the game begins in full but you two are bound to assemble quite the hand.
[X]A kido type. The assortment of abilities that have been observed by zanpakutos of these type defy easy categorization. Most of all you're curious what type something based off your soul would produce.
[X] Step in. "Please go easier on Tosen-san. Being from the rukongai he's not used to interacting with someone of such a high station. Perhaps it would be better to get acquainted later outside of class hours,"
[X] By a riverside gondola under an eternal night sky, a courtesan giggles. It'll be a while yet before the game begins in full but you two are bound to assemble quite the hand.
[X]A kido type. The assortment of abilities that have been observed by zanpakutos of these type defy easy categorization. Most of all you're curious what type something based off your soul would produce.
[X] Step in. "Please go easier on Tosen-san. Being from the rukongai he's not used to interacting with someone of such a high station. Perhaps it would be better to get acquainted later outside of class hours,"
[X] By a riverside gondola under an eternal night sky, a courtesan giggles. It'll be a while yet before the game begins in full but you two are bound to assemble quite the hand.
[X]A kido type. The assortment of abilities that have been observed by zanpakutos of these type defy easy categorization. Most of all you're curious what type something based off your soul would produce.
[X] Step in. "Please go easier on Tosen-san. Being from the rukongai he's not used to interacting with someone of such a high station. Perhaps it would be better to get acquainted later outside of class hours,"
You don't know what happened to Kaname but it seems like he has a wound that still hasn't healed. You interrupt Kaname.
"Please go easier on Tosen-san. Being from the Rukongai he's not used to interacting with someone of such a high station. Perhaps it would be better to get acquainted later outside of class hours," You offer in a gentle voice. Helping with your families business has taught you a bit about persuasion. Isshin seems to immediately understand.
"Perhaps you shouldn't be talking to commoners without restraint either," Tsunayashiro Kimiya adds before Isshin can reply. Isshin turns to glare at him and you and Kaname step back. Kaname further. Ah, this was not according to your plan.
"Sorry, the Shiba clan neglected to teach me the importance of trampling over the downtrodden to pump my own ego up," Isshin says. Kimiya grins, but in his green eyes you can see a twinge of frustration.
"Perhaps that neglect is why your clan is not fit to reside in Seireitei and have to stay amongst the gutter trash," Kimiya retorts. Isshin is not fazed by this but pauses to consider a response. Other conversations nearby die down as students turn to watch the commotion.
"In that case, what does it say about you that you've been placed in the same class with us mongrels?" Yadomaru Lisa quips.
"Watch your tongue, harlot!" One of the students at Kimiya's side shouts. Lisa responds with the finger.
"Enough," Onabara Genjoro's voice rings out before he can reply. "If any of you want to go at it, you can wait until I've taught you enough to spar. Otherwise unless you want to see what the captain-commander has permitted me to do to break up fights, then simmer down." Onabara stares directly at Isshin and Kimiya while cracking his fists. "You may have duties to your family but you've also sworn an oath to protect the harmony of all of Soul Society and that includes this class." Kimiya bats one last glare at Isshin before walking away with his group. Kaname has regained his composure. Something seems on his mind.
Onabara then has you form into groups and practice the basic sword techniques with wooden blades. Incidentally, he mentions this is one of the few times all classes will be practicing together. You notice that he takes Lisa and Kaname aside to practice parrying.
Swinging the sword is easy but doing it in concert while stepping forward takes some getting use to, but, before the class is dismissed, you think you've gotten the feel down. Gain 10 XP for zanjutsu.
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You were hoping for a full history of Soul Society but it does make sense that you'd only be taught the history of the 13 Court Guard Divisions. However that tale itself left much to be desired. It's more a recitation of events than an actual story. In response to conflict between the great houses and insurgent clans, the Soul King ordered Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni to assemble the greatest warriors of soul society to bring peace to the land. Why the conflict started is not mentioned either. Your father was not the wealthiest of merchants but he could afford a tutor to tell you that much. The specific details are more interesting: The first military campaign of the Gotei 13 was one of the two times Yamamoto Shigekuni used his bankai. He left a swathe of destruction in his wake so great the scars only had just finished disappearing from the lands by the time the quincy king came, one thousand years later.
Really if you think about it, with such prodigal strength, does the rest of Soul Society's military matter all that much. The monk Hyosube Ichibe has some impressive feats attributed to him but you're not actually sure if he's real or not. Perhaps Yachiru Kenpanchi, the first captain of the 11th and holder of the title "strongest shinigami", might be a contender but all you know of her is that she was a master of a thousand styles. You find your thoughts drifting away from the lecture as you think about the myths of the founding captains. As a child you've found it easy to withdraw into your thoughts and that has persisted into your adolescence.
Then it's night time and you find yourself outside by the river. Opposite you, a woman in a yukata, it is too dark to make out fine details, raises an eyebrow at you before smirking.
You are back in the lecture hall. You flinch. Gathering yourself you quickly look around the room to see if anyone noticed you. As far as you can tell everyone is looking dead ahead though you're not the only one letting their mind slip. Lisa, a few seats over, is leaning back in her chair and covertly focused on looking out the windows. Kimiya is not even trying to mask the scowl on his face.
Onabara finishes up with a brief overview of the recent developments in mod souls. He then releases the class for lunch.
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Hoho class leaves you tired and sore but you mostly relish the feeling. Though you are simply running laps with the use of spiritual energy, many of your classmates find some difficulty in the concept especially Watanabe Sei. You find yourself constantly overtaking her. Though it's not a race, Isshin and Kimiya seem to be vying for the lead. Isshin stumbles and loses some speed falling behind you. He sprints to catch up but slows down alongside you.
"Hey Sosuke," You're not sure how he's getting words out with how much sweat is rolling down his brow. "Remember what we were talking about this morning?". You really hope he doesn't mean the argument with Kimiya. "That Tsunayashiro guy's kind of a prick right?"
Your heart lurches. You really don't think it's good for you to be involved in this. You begin to consider all the angles and craft a diplomatic reply.
"Nah, I'm just kidding. The other thing you said, you want to hang out after class?" He grins. You son of a bitch. "I know a bar that doesn't kick out academy students. It's a few blocks down by the 11th division barracks," He adds. Well, that's interesting.
"Have you invited anyone else?" You ask.
"Well I figured you might bring along Tosen-sama," Wait why does he get the honorific? Just because of the zanpakuto?? "I might ask Sei, but she'd probably say something about impropriety when really she's just afraid of getting caught. Maybe Yoichi and his brother."
"And Yadomaru-Chan?"
"If you want to broach it, yeah. I think she'd just assume the worst from me..."
"Is it really okay for us to share wine-"
"Beer, we'll be drinking beer. You're a man aren't you?"
"Is it okay to drink beer with a man of your standing without any... pretenses?" You realize you were never educated on how to actually initiate a conversation with a noble. You only knew the rules for responding to their queries.
"Yeah, Kimiya is acting otherwise but if he wanted to make you all grovel before him or what not then he shouldn't have joined the military. There's an entirely different set of rules here." Isshin picks up the pace. "Anyways I gotta go beat this punk. Let me know what you think, later!"
Isshin raises a fair point but you do wonder what the members of Kimiya's entourage would think.
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The school day comes to an end and you mull over your options for free time. Choose two (sub options are free).
[] You talk to Kaname about communing with a Zanpakuto and his experiences with the blade.
-[](Optional) And ask him about what happened that morning.
[] You were going out for dinner anyways as the food served at the academy isn't that good. There you meet Yadomaru Lisa and have a nice chat about yourselves.
[] You decide to take Isshin up off on his offer.
-[](Optional) And then get really drunk and gain some valuable experience... regarding hand to hand combat.
AN: So I took a look at Can't Fear Your Own World the official light novel and it turns out my head-canon regarding pre-series chronology was a little bit off. Apologies to anyone this has bothered(As a turbo-pedant I know I would be). I think the changes in timeline do end up justifying Kaname's characterization a bit more.
Thanks for the attention this is getting and feel free to leave feedback on what you'd like to see or already saw and hated.
[X] You talk to Kaname about communing with a Zanpakuto and his experiences with the blade.
[X] You decide to take Isshin up off on his offer.
-[X](Optional) And then get really drunk and gain some valuable experience... regarding hand to hand combat.
Avoiding the 'optional' with Kaname because it'd probably be better to be close before bringing something like that up.
[X] You talk to Kaname about communing with a Zanpakuto and his experiences with the blade.
[X] You decide to take Isshin up off on his offer.
-[X](Optional) And then get really drunk and gain some valuable experience... regarding hand to hand combat.
[X] You talk to Kaname about communing with a Zanpakuto and his experiences with the blade.
[X] You decide to take Isshin up off on his offer.
-[X](Optional) And then get really drunk and gain some valuable experience... regarding hand to hand combat.
I love the idea of a drunken brawl with Isshin too much to pass up
[X] You talk to Kaname about communing with a Zanpakuto and his experiences with the blade.
[X] You decide to take Isshin up off on his offer.
-[X](Optional) And then get really drunk and gain some valuable experience... regarding hand to hand combat.
[X] You talk to Kaname about communing with a Zanpakuto and his experiences with the blade.
[X] You decide to take Isshin up off on his offer.
-[X](Optional) And then get really drunk and gain some valuable experience... regarding hand to hand combat.
[x] You talk to Kaname about communing with a Zanpakuto and his experiences with the blade.
-[x](Optional) And ask him about what happened that morning.
[X] You decide to take Isshin up off on his offer.
[X] You were going out for dinner anyways as the food served at the academy isn't that good. There you meet Yadomaru Lisa and have a nice chat about yourselves.
[X] You talk to Kaname about communing with a Zanpakuto and his experiences with the blade.
[X] You decide to take Isshin up off on his offer.
-[X](Optional) And then get really drunk and gain some valuable experience... regarding hand to hand combat.
[X] You were going out for dinner anyways as the food served at the academy isn't that good. There you meet Yadomaru Lisa and have a nice chat about yourselves.
[X] You talk to Kaname about communing with a Zanpakuto and his experiences with the blade.
[X] You were going out for dinner anyways as the food served at the academy isn't that good. There you meet Yadomaru Lisa and have a nice chat about yourselves.
[X] You talk to Kaname about communing with a Zanpakuto and his experiences with the blade.
[X] You decide to take Isshin up off on his offer.
-[X](Optional) And then get really drunk and gain some valuable experience... regarding hand to hand combat.
[X] You talk to Kaname about communing with a Zanpakuto and his experiences with the blade.
[X] You decide to take Isshin up off on his offer.
-[X](Optional) And then get really drunk and gain some valuable experience... regarding hand to hand combat.
[X] You decide to take Isshin up off on his offer.
-[X](Optional) And then get really drunk and gain some valuable experience... regarding hand to hand combat.
[X] You talk to Kaname about communing with a Zanpakuto and his experiences with the blade.
[X] You decide to take Isshin up off on his offer.
-[X](Optional) And then get really drunk and gain some valuable experience... regarding hand to hand combat.
[X] You talk to Kaname about communing with a Zanpakuto and his experiences with the blade.
-[X](Optional) And ask him about what happened that morning.
[X] You decide to take Isshin up off on his offer.
-[X](Optional) And then get really drunk and gain some valuable experience... regarding hand to hand combat.
