Chapter 12: The Hidden Sound (2)
As he was taken closer and closer to the Hidden Sound every day Rei could feel himself getting stronger. Since he couldn't act unconsciously for possibly months on end, mid-journey Rei acted as though he had woken up shortly after being 'captured'. This caused the sound ninja to increase their awareness around Rei.
Though he couldn't train openly he could recite incantations and use Kido to a certain effect. So like that as Rei's body began to go through more and more changes they had begun to get close to the Hidden Sound. "We will be arriving at base soon should we blindfold the kid?" They had been traveling for so long now they didn't see Rei as a threat and why would they.
He had barely spoken and acted docile the entire way. The sound ninja that had captured Rei pitched in as well. "It's best if we don't let him get a good read on his surroundings." With all four of them coming to an agreement they stopped moving, landing on a tree branch before jumping down to the ground below.
Placing Rei against a tree's trunk the ninja who was carrying Rei secretly began to back away from the rest of the group. "Alright put the blindfold on him." One of the ninjas nodded and pulled out a thin band of cloth. It would be enough to block Rei's sight even while moving. "Now done mo-" Before the ninja could finish speaking he saw something glint past him from his right.
Narrowly grazing Rei's skin, the rope that was tying him up was cut. The other ninja were startled as they looked at where the object had landed. "A Kunai?" One of them realized what the object was and tracked its origin from the one ninja who was carrying Rei. "What the hell are you doing?"
The ninja who was going to put the blindfold on Rei's prepared to retreat but before he could take a step back he felt something heavy strike him in the chest. Rei's fist was deep in the ninja's stomach causing his eyes to roll back. "Damit it was a trap!" Realizing they had been tricked, the ninja felt he should guess something was up with how adamant the ninja that captured Rei was from leaving his side.
"Too late for that." Being free from his restraints Rei didn't bother holding back against this ninja. If they worked for Orochimaru he didn't doubt that they deserved what they got. Turning to the ninja who was still off the side Rei held his hand out to him. In response, the ninja nervously threw Ryujin Jakka at him.
"Since the base is in this area I won't be needing you guys anymore." In a matter of seconds, Rei drew Ryujin Jakka and killed the remaining two sound ninjas with barely any resistance. Turning his head towards the ninja that had been secretly helping him all this time Rei sighed.
"The only reason I'm letting you go is that you were smart and didn't try anything stupid. But if I ever see you again..." The sound ninja didn't need to hear the end of that sentence. He nodded firmly before removing his sound ninja headband and leaving as quickly as possible. "So this is the Hidden Sound." Looking around Rei had to admit this place was extremely eerie.
Thinking to himself for a moment he decided to wait and not charge straight in. 'It's best if I wait till it turns tonight. In the meantime.' Making sure he wasn't being watched or followed, Rei found a safe place he could converse with Ryujin Jakka. Placing the sword onto his lap as he sat in a leg crossed position he spoke.
He couldn't take note of this before but he felt as if his body was so much freer. He knew that could be chalked up to his body being made almost entirely of Reishi but still. 'So Ryujin Jakka what changes now?' Asking a simple question Rei wanted to know exactly what he was dealing with.
"Now that your body is almost fully made of Reishi I can no longer make you stronger than you are. You can handle the power of my released state however everything else will rely on your own training and will. If you become strong enough your powers will be unmatched and you will become the only and true Shinigami in this world."
Listening to Ryujin Jakka's entire speech he felt he understood but still had one question in the back of his mind. 'You said I can use your released state, what is that?' Replying to Rei's question Ryujin Jakka didn't speak to him as he normally did. Forcefully closing Rei's eyes, Rei opened them once again to find him back inside of Ryujin Jakka.
The sea of flames and the massive infernos were still as terrifying and intimidating as they were when he first saw them except now he could actually sense the power being emitted from those flames. "This is…" Looking around Shen watched as the fire around him morphed itself into a large phoenix. Shooting up into the air it extended its wings causing fire to rain down.
"The released state of a Zanapkuto is when a Zanpakuto's master learns its name. Normally this would take years of training however due to me revealing my presence to save your life you already know my name. You need only to call upon me and I will grant you the power to fight your foes. Though if you can use my power properly will be the true test." Before it even gave Rei a chance to respond he blinked and found himself back in reality.
Ryujin Jakka had gone quiet but it had explained everything he needed to know. 'I still don't truly understand what it means to be a Shinigami or what Ryujin Jakka wants me to do. But I'll have to figure that out after I deal with this issue in front of me.' Allowing Ryujin Jakka's words to ring in his mind while he waited for night to fall Rei felt a sense of calmness.
Slowly the sun rose and fell. The night dawned as he saw the moonlight shine through the forest's treetops. This was the best chance he would ever get when it came to getting revenge.
And If he was prepared or not that remained to be seen.
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