My World of Pain (CH 3)
Four years of this academy can do damage to your brain. Komomura was right when he said that i was going to be ostrocized because of my hollow eyes. I have to keep my right eye hidden behind a bandage and covered by my hair, so that people don't see it and try to cut it out. I have been practically abused, spat on, verbally insulted, and gotten the shit beat out of infront of teachers. AND THEY DO NOTHING!! I have practically lost all emotion. I am going to graduate earlier than most. I got nothing to do but train, eat, sleep, and ,hopefully, not have a run in with other people. I sat in the pews with other graduates and hopefuls. They want us to show our Kido, Hakuda, Zanjutsu, and Shunpo skills. I watched as other graduates go through these tests.
"Nanashi Kuro"I heard the So-Taichou (Head Captain) say my name. I stood up and walked towards the testing area. I could hear death threats, and the insults behind me as i walked towards the testing area.
I stood there and rested my emotionless gaze at the Taichous (Captains).
"Your first test is for your Kido. Please hit the target with the highest level Hado you know, without the incantation." Said the So-Taichou. I waved my hand at the target not caring to look at it. Hado#54: Haien. I shot purpulish fire out of my hand and hit the target.
I saw Unohona look suprised, as well as the Taichou for fifth division and the ninth division.
'Now could you do your highest level Hado with an incantation?" I nodded and looked at the target.
"Sprinkle the bones of the beast. Sharp tower, red crystal, steel ring. Rage, and become the storm. Stop, and become the calm. Let the sound of warring spears fill the empty castle. Hado#63: Raikoho." As soon as finished the incantation i shot a yellow arc of electricity at the target ,blowing it up.
The captains again were suprised but i kept up the emotionless face. Unohona showed some concern for me and it showed on her face.
"Next is your Shunpo Test. We have set markers around the arena. Please get all of them in the arranged time set." The So-Taichou said. When he said go i instantly flashed in a burst of speed and got all of them in 6 seconds."Good job Nanashi-san you are the 5th fastest person in the entire seretei." I was shocked, it must of shown to because a few of the Taichous were laughing.
I instantly put my emotionless mask on. I stared at the captains and waited for the next test.
"Your next test is for Hakuda (Hand-to-Hand Combat). 9th Seat Tengoku of Second Division will fight you. I waited till said person was in the arena. We bowed to each other before starting the match. The match was over quickly he won but i put up a good fight.
"Your next test is Zanjutsu and it will be viewed by everyone." The Head Captain said. I was suprised but i kept it hidden. I followed the captains to the main arena. Everyone instantly started talking about how i was going to kill my opponent, or how i was going to finally die or some shit like that. The captains heard but they didn't make much sense out of it.
"Nanashi Kuro you will fight against 3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame of the Eleventh Division." The Head Captain said. I was supised that they would make me fight a 3rd Seat. I waited for Ikkaku. As soon as he entered our match started.
Slash. Block. Stab. Slash.
We fought for an hour before Ikkaku narrowed his eyes at me. "Kid, unleash your Shikai (First Release) now before you get hurt." He stated, standing there. I instantly stiffened and my eyes showed horror. 'He wants me to unleash my Shikai. The dudes nuts.' I thought.
"If" I started "You want me to unleash my shikai.Then please be ready for the pain it brings." I said emotionless. A few of the captains eyes widened at that. I raised my Wakazishi and stabbed my hand. "Spill blood for me, Chi-no-Kyouki (Blood of the Insane).