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“I trust you understand what this means, Nibui..." the Captain concludes, after his lengthy warning on Nibui’s status. While he had gotten better at managing his Bankai and strengthening the relationship between his zanpakuto and himself, the 1% chance that he could slip… memories of that day were burned into the boy’s soul, untreatable, unforgettable. The former lieutenant’s power liberated forcefully as a final plea for help, strong enough to shake the form of Soul Society; There was no doubt Nibui’s power had the potential to be limitless, but he had to be smart about it. The Captain knew and even if Nibui didn’t want to admit it to himself, Yū had to be sure the shinigami was aware of the risks if he was to recklessly train himself to the edge like that again.
The Captain remains seated, his jaw resting on his hand. With a slight nod of understanding from Nibui, Yū raises himself from his chair.
“Good! If there’s anything el–" the boy speaks before coming to a sharp halt of words. A shadow suddenly eclipses the small Captain.
"Captain Nakamoto."
“Y-yes?
“Orders for you from the Captain Commander sir."
“Ugh… me again?” Yū muses to himself, exasperation more than clear on his face at the sight of the emblazoned letter. “Last time this happened, the dude basically turned into a sack of meat… with holes… and one arm... Haven’t they learned by now that I am just not suited for this task?” he expresses, his frustration building with every passing second. He would prefer any other duty, ANYTHING, then have to proctor yet another captain prospect.
The memory of captaincy tests triggers yet another memory to form into his perpetually active mind. It had been quite some time since he had last seen the last prospect, Tenzen Oda– the bright smile he shared with the Captain after his own test and immediate promotion being the last real memory all those months ago. The same deep pit in his stomach that emerged from the guilt and inability to help the Golden Captain after his accident was slowly beginning to form... this wasn't the time for reminiscing.
Childishly, he snatches the letter from the messenger’s hand, a rare display of irritation from the doctor. The exact moment his hand grips the envelope, a large knock echoes on his door. Startled, the young Captain turns toward the door and just as swiftly as his silent entrance, the messenger from before vanishes completely.
“One second!” Yū cries out towards the door, fighting to open the envelope delicately with his thin fingers. Within seconds he gives up, ripping the wax and the entire envelope messily and allowing the shreds to fall by his feet. He hastily unveils the letter, desperate to read its contents despite already knowing what's to come… “Well, who’s next…”
“What the…” he mutters to himself.Quote:
Captain Nakamoto,
You and your fellow Captains have been summoned for a meeting. You are to report to the Captains Hall immediately.
“The work never stops, huh?” Nibui finally chimes in, this time with a casual cheeky comment.
“No, it doesn’t…” Yū replies absentmindedly, teal eyes still transfixed on the letter grasped between his two hands. No matter what orientation he read the words on the paper, its message was plainly clear.
“So, I have to go… like right now,” the Captain states flatly as he approaches the door. He tucks the letter in his haori and quickly slides the door open to greet whoever it was that knocked on his door only moments ago. The boy raises his head in order to greet… no one. He peers his head out of the doorway and turns to the left… then turns to the right… to the sight of no one. 'Musta' not been important...' he reflects.
“I trust you can see yourself outta' here, Nibui. Stay out of trouble, yeah?” Yū declares with a smile, before bolting down the hallway to the main waiting room.
He had been waiting to find Omoni for awhile, just to speak with her, just to even see her for a few moments.
"Hey, is Omoni around somewhere? I heard she came back today?" the Captain inquires enthusiastically, virtually leaning his entire body weight over the check-in counter.
"Oh, you just missed her. Something about an assignment in Karakura Town regarding Lieutenant Ueku's injuries."
"Already?! She just got back!" Yū frantically questions.
"I don't know the specifics, but it seemed important. Got a 13th division escort and official approval from the Omnitsukido and everything... Sorry..." the nurse informs. She can tell the young Captain is disappointed and was looking forward to seeing the lieutenant as she had been absent from the barracks in some months now. In fact, it was quite possible he was the only one who could drum up the feeling of yearning for someone as gruesome as Omoni Hageshi... just what did he see in her?
"It's fine... thanks. Anyways, I got to get going. Commander's waiting on me, so I'll be out for awhile," Yū discloses abruptly. He quickly makes his way to the door and the moment the sun breaks open to illuminate his skin, the young Captain is gone in a flash.
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