Rising from the Rubble [ Tento | Toki ]

The sun was barely a smudge on the horizon when Tento arrived at a set of destroyed homes. So much still needed to be done after days from ruin. The Rukongai district bore the scars of the recent invasion and the sight before him was one of both h eartbreak and resolve. Families sifted through the rubble trying to salvage remnants of their former lives. Clothing, toys, pictures. Children huddled close to their parents, eyes wide with uncertainty and fear as streaks of drying tears clung to their roses cheeks.

Tento wasted no time. He rolled up his sleeves and joined the efforts, his presence a calming influence amid the chaos. With strong steady hands, he helped lift broken floors and shattered walls, his strength a beacon of hope for those around him. The air was thick with dust and the murmur of despair, but Tento’s presence was a reminder that they were not alone. Gotei Shinigami or not, they had people with them.

As they cleared the debris, Tento’s keen eyes spotted a young woman struggling to free an elderly man trapped beneath a collapsed structure. Rushing over, he called for others to assist. "Over here! We need more hands!" he said firmly. With coordinated effort, they lifted the heavy debris, and Tento gently pulled the old man free, immediately assessing his injuries. His basic knowledge of Kaido came into play, a soft glow emanating from his hands as he stabilized the man’s condition. "You’re going to be alright," he assured, his voice a soothing lull to the man’s pain stricken face. "Stay still for a moment while we bandage this sir."

With practiced efficiency, Tento applied first aid, bandaging wounds alongside the young woman, the man’s granddaughter. Soft whispers of comfort came from her as Tento ensured that the man was comfortable before moving on. He looked around at the group. "Keep an eye on him, please", he instructed one of the bystanders. "Make sure he stays hydrated and doesn’t move too much."