Educators, Vizards, and Manga [Tento | Chizuru ]

The air shimmered with an eerie luminescence as Tento stepped out the dark abyss of the garganta. The portal, a swirling mass of black and violet energy, hummed with latent power, connecting the realms. Tento's heart beat with a mix of anticipation as he stood out of the barrier of Karakura Central. With a breath he resolved himself and began to walk towards one of the checkpoints that allowed entry to the central point of spiritual development and research. Hd had heard About but this place but actually seeing it…even from the outside it could take his breath away.

He had wished this was for a vacati9n or social visit. But it was more of a serious nature. One that requees resolve as he handed his paperwork to allow entry and gave a friendly smile to the nod. It was so…strange not being in uniform. The Gotei may be disbanded but he felt more naked right now than when Noharu used her bankai.

When he emerged on the other side Tento found himself bathed in the soft glow of twilight. It may have been so early in the day but the bustling streets of Japan still sprawled out before him. already active. He hoped the person he was looking for could really help him. Chizuru, an esteemed educator from Shino Academy. Known for her flamboyant yet mature demeanor, Chizuru had built a reputation for her unique teaching methods and her exceptional skill in helping Vizards control their powers. She was a mentor, guiding those who struggled with their inner hollows, helping them find balance and strength. Her blend of confidence and charm, coupled with an infamous reputation for reading erotic manga and novels, made her both an intriguing and respected figure. From what people said she lived off of that contrast. But despite her aloof behavior, Chizuru's dedication to her craft and her ability to back up her antics with genuine talent had earned her admiration and credibility.

As Tento navigated the crowded streets, his thoughts were filled with the stories he had heard about Chizuru. Her passion for protecting Karakura Town in her youth had evolved into a mission to integrate Vizards into the Gotei United and train them in controlling their hollowfication. Her mature approach to these responsibilities contrasted with her playful persona, making her a compelling figure in the Soul Society and all the more alluring, to the sad news of her male students and seekers.

He understood the pain. She was a woman who was intelligent as much as beautiful from what people said. And as he stood outside of her school, Tento could only hope she could help him. "Ah...now...where actually is the entrance??".

Tento stood near the front gates of the school, scanning the area with a sense of anticipation. The familiar spiritual pressure he had sensed was… quite hard. It was not often he felt so many spiritual pressures that belonged to shinigami in one place. If it were not for them training their vizards powers, he would had no idea they were fellow vizards. The energies coming from the school were quite controlled. Even in his time at Shino with their instructors and the handler from the Gotei, he never had this many people…like him, in one place.

Hearing a voice, he turned, spotting a beautiful woman in a uniform. Purple hair and eyes with glasses. Her cheerful demeanor was happily returned back in its contagious nature, and Tento couldn't help but smile. In a short amount of time it seemed he had found the lady he was looking for. With a friendly greeting, Tento inclined his head respectfully. "Hello, Chizuru. My name is Tento. It's a pleasure to meet you".

Taking a moment to gather his thoughts, Tento continued, "I’ve been searching for you. I've heard about your expertise and the incredible progress your students are making. I'm here to request your help and training, if possible. I believe there's much I can learn from you. I…want to better control my hollow powers and increase how long I can use them”. His tone was sincere and hopeful, reflecting his determination and the respect he held for Chizuru's accomplishments. It certainly wasn't easy and one she did not have to do.

Tento appreciated the warmth in Chizuru’s smile as he introduced himself and explained his reasons for seeking her out. He felt a sense of relief knowing that he was welcome in this haven for Vizards. Her words echoed his own thoughts about the need for understanding and companionship among their kind. It was something he knew another to hear and see. With The collapse of the Gotei, any sense of harmony was harder to come by. If it wasn't for the friends he had made some far, Tento did not know how he would feel right now. "The pleasure is mine, Chizuru," he replied with a respectful nod. "Thank you for welcoming me”.

As they walked through the gate, Tento pondered her question about his training. "I've come a long way with my abilities. I can use ceros, have an acid touch, and even open gargantas. A feat I believe no other Vizard currently in the Gotei can do. However," he paused, his expression growing thoughtful, "[color=#33ccff]I have no experience with my inner hollow's own personal powers. It's an area where I need guidance".[/color

]He looked at Chizuru, his eyes filled with determination, yet conocen. "But in truth there's…more. I didn't come in a focus for that. I've been having a hard time keeping my hollow powers in control. To use them at ease. It…feels like there is something else there now. Someone else now”.

Tento sure did appreciate Chizuru's open mindedness and curiosity as she listened to his situation. Her willingness to explore the complexities of their race was reassuring, and he felt grateful for her guidance. He could understand it and her raised eyebrow. He himself was so confused at what he was sensing.

"It's a bit complicated," he began, choosing his words carefully. "It feels like there's an additional presence inside me, separate from my inner hollow and zanpakuto spirit. It's something new, something distinct, and it's been hard to understand fully”.

He paused, his brows furrowing slightly as he tried to describe the sensation. "My inner hollow hasn't changed, well, beyond growing stronger over the last few years. But this new presence is like a shadow, always there but just out of reach. It feels like it slithers there and just makes anything with my hollow harder. I can sense it, but I can't fully grasp what it is or what it wants".

“Thats all i got”. Tento took a deep breath, his eyes meeting Chizuru's eyes. A bit surprised by what she said. “Trying to bring my hollow to the surface?”.

Tento listened intently to Chizuru, his curiosity growing by each sentence she spoke. There was so much more in regards to their race than the school book told, and even more than what he had to discover on his own. He rubbed the back of his head, as little as it was, he hoped she would have some knowledge about this. That it was uncommon, heck even rare. But here it sounded even less than that. Perhaps he was stressing himself out. She only said it was unusual and not common. Things he figured already. “I definitely do. I have no idea where I can go to get this done. The only vizard I know who has experience to maybe have an answer is in a coma…”.

“So with the Gotei being disbanded and the whole...chaos thing. I definitely think this is the best place to be when trying to work on this”. It was good to hear about their accumulated equipment. It was easier but hopefully it was under more control. But it did help to hear that she had been through it herself. He couldn't thank her enough for putting herself out there in the past. It allowed her to help others today.

Following her lead, Tento followed suit entering the school and following through the corridor after Chizuru. It was a bit interesting. He may be…had been, a traitor to the Gotei. But it was a truth that that man was a genius. “I appreciate your honesty about things. It definitely an asset in vizard development and safety. There's…seriously not a catch though? Drawing out a banki forcibly is very dangerous. And I cannot imagine how much more it is with an inner hollow”. He wondered how much they could control the environment to provide safety. Let alone thinking about it, how could they do that for a zanpakuto spirit?

He glanced at Chizuru, a thoughtful expression on his face. "If I can learn more about this presence inside me and understand its nature, it might help me achieve better control and balance”, Tento said hopefully. At the rate his hollow had grown recently over the last few years, that had been a concern. It's ferocity and stubbornness took all his willpower to suppress and keep in check.

Tento took a deep breath, his determination evident. "I'm ready to face this challenge head-on. If Urahara's devices can aid in this process, I'm willing to give it a try. The stakes are high, but it may be worth it if I can gain further control before it becomes an issue”.