Chapter 12: New World!
(Author note: because of this reincarnation technique`s capability uniqueness and the fact that Aizen`s soul is of high quality, even if most of its power is sealed, the soul will be shaping the body and not vice versa. So, you can use the image of Aizen`s usual child and adult looks from anime bleach while reading, of course with every next reincarnation, reshaping power will be bigger, thus similarity percentage will be much higher)
"Samurais are a military power similar to shinobi, though not nearly as widespread. In Gaara Hiden, samurai and shinobi are noted to have first diverged in how they received the teachings of ninshū: samurai were more spiritual and idealistic… "(Source:Narutopedia)
Land of Iron. (pic)
A cold wind blew.
shiny snowflakes fell beautifully and elegantly.
Some disappeared and some appeared.
These snowflakes were born of the heavens but died here on earth.
Their lives spanned the entire duration it took for the snowflakes to land.
A nuance of white floated in the air,
painting the ground, coloring vision.
Each one was unique,
yet at the same time were pretty similar despite their differences.
A cold wind blew, guiding the destiny of shiny snowflakes …
"Ebon, warm vitalizing bathwater is ready, come let's have a nice bath"-called enthusiastically, dark green and short straight-haired, 180cm tall with vigorous and muscular body, Kajin Yakuza while preparing dry towels and some wood to keep room temperature in the refreshing state.
"Uncle Kajin, I will be right there in a moment, this time I was lucky enough to catch quite a big fish "– sounded Ebon`s calm voice while carrying the big blue-colored fish on his back. In an easy-going manner, Ebon grabbed a big special box, placed big-sized fish in it, and filled it up with cool water.
"Ooh, interning this is quite a big one! seems like we are going to have some satisfying meal after the bath "happily remarked Kajin, his dark green eyes reflecting a hint of approval.
Ebon just smiled and in a collected manner headed to the bath place.
Not long after Kajin joined in.
Hot steam danced, painting everything in translucent white and giving body and mind refreshing effect.
"so Ebon, you have been fishing for 2 years already, what kind of impression has this left on you?"- vocalized Kajin his question in an insouciant manner.
"hooo…. Truly it is such an invigorating feeling! first, you experience the cold, strict environment, when contemplating the fishing process, then come in a warm refreshing bath, the contrast of extremes really brings a taste of life to the maximum level!
Truly, fishing is not just a mere simple act! It can be used as a meditative practice to hone one's mental concentration, which in turn elevates ability to feel the environment in more details and silent enjoyment is more felt, cause new facets of reality really makes one`s curiosity burn more brightly"- confidently commented Ebon Yakuza while collecting lively, sparking warm water with his white palms and splashing it on his face and green hair.
"well said! " Kajin in slow motion stroke his beard" you have been observing my weapon blacksmithing process since you were 3 years, maybe you want to try creating your first weapon?"slowly spoke Kajin, with an unimpressive look and careful eyes observed Ebon`s reaction.
"You know, uncle, at first I was really itching to try out weapon forging skills with my very hands but I want to thank you for your interesting words when you mentioned about 'learn to sit back and observe, not everything needs direct involvement, sometimes it is a quiet observer who sees the most'.
After observing your smelting art with undivided attention slowly but surely, I started experiencing the silent joy of learning, uncovering details through observation. As of now, I would not mind getting more direct experience"-in an easy-going manner but with a hint of firmness expressed his true thoughts Ebon.
Kajin`s face showed a little smile.
' What a splendid quality change! his green eyes are tranquil and hold the power of patience. His speech and manner of talk give off a mature vibe. The unnecessary haste of pushing progress forward is absent! This is a sign of his strengthening mental fortitude. '
"heh! Ebon, looks like the art of observation seed certainly flourished into your existence! Now that you have experienced what it is like to be a passive observer, I firmly assume, it is good to feel the art of active involvement in the process itself!" with having said that, Kajin in fast motion splashed water in ebon`s direction, the latter, not caught off guard, avoided splash and in return, with two hands created and sent small size wave.
Kajin snorted in an easy-going manner and jumped off the warm water pool avoiding a wave.
"Alright! I will go cook fish, meanwhile, you can just simply enjoy the bath "- with that said Kajin in a relaxed manner started drying himself with a towel.
"Your cooking, just as your smelting, is really marvelous, uncle! Perhaps, because you are using a method of analogy and treating food ingredients as forging materials "Ebon took a comfortable position in warm reenergizing water while stating that.
"Whole life is like an analogy, my dear nephew "
with dark blue samurai kimono on his body, the bushy beared Kajin headed for the kitchen.
…
After some time, dinner was ready.
"Ebon! food is ready to be given to your dear stomach ! "- the deep voice of Kajin awoke Ebon from meditative trance in a hot bath.
"heh, uncle as always is cheerful "- muttered Ebon while drying himself with towels.
Wush ! wush ! the sound of dressing was heard.
Green kimono sleeves fluttered.
Clad in the light green small samurai kimono,(pic) Ebon opened the kitchen`s wooden door only to be greeted by four people and their shout.
"happy birthday Ebon ! "
The ravishing dinner table presented itself, BIG blue boiled fish with different spices placed in the center.
"heh it was to be anticipated "-smirked Ebon, with a nod, greeted them and sat down on the black cushion.
"what do you mean anticipated? Can you pretend to act a little surprised Mr. deadpan face?"- with a teasing tone commented 9 years old Yua with short black silky hair tied in a ponytail. It cannot be said that she was some top-class beauty but definitely not average looking either.
"heh just as usual Ebon you are really different from the rest boys of your age. This calm and collected vibe that you are giving is definitely rare for your age'-remarked 9 years old Fukashi. his hair and eyes color was dark brown. he had a little long hairstyle.
"I am not necessarily required to act in a style that just does not suit my taste"-sarcastically noted Ebon with his green eyes that had seemingly endless mysterious depths in them.
Yukino, 8 years old Yua's little sister who was a real beauty compared to her sister, just calmy was watching this little comical interaction and faintly smiled. her, a little bit long, silky black hair was neatly placed on her petite shoulders; dark blue eyes were an embodiment of attractive elegance that had strange power to calm one`s mind and give inspiration at the same time.
Yua pouted, meanwhile, Fukashi just smiled.
"Your style is really different to that of the child, Ebon! You really are one of a kind "- jokingly remarked Kajin.
"So Ebon, today is your sixth birthday, we wish you happiness and certainly good luck, why don't you check our presents first and then we can get to the dinner and some fun? – smoothly said Yukino with a little bit smiling face and pointed her white slender little palm to the specific direction, where gifts were neatly placed.
"heh, guys just your happy welcome is already enough, I have already said this but I am grateful " Ebon expressed a little smile and bowed a little.
Wush!
A thin piece of cloth was unpacked.
A little hammer, little crimson-black colored kimono, a small amount of shiny blueish metals, and a box were presented in everyone's view.
"I wonder if I will be about to figure out authors of gifts! with that said, Ebon curiously grabbed the box and removed the lid.
Suddenly special tea leaves, that gave off some bitter-sweet smell, revealed themselves. Ebon`s gaze landed on Fukashi.
"Do you have some special sense or something? "a little flustered Fukashi announced "don't tell me that my name was written on these leaves?! I don't remember doing that!"
"not written certainly but, as the matter of fact, I can smell the similar bitter-sweet smell from your kimono "- playful expression was evident in his eyes.
"Are you, by any chance, the reincarnation of howling celestial hunter dog or something? "–chortled Fukashi energetically– "anyway these are not just any tea leaves but one that greatly help to calm one's mind and are definitely very useful during blacksmithing for it requires a good focus! "- proudly announced fukashi and spared his arms to the sides.
Kajin narrowed his eyes for a split second "hmm… This tea actually helps to cleanse one's mind from distracting thoughts and invigorate spirit! its name is 'heart enlightenment tea', it must be your grandfather`s special one! "
'old fart always trying to leave some favorable impression on me '
Fukashi smiled sheepishly "indeed, I couldn't decide what to give as a present, and seeking advice from my grandfather was very helpful"
A trace of surprise flashed in both girls' eyes, it was apparent, they have heard of this rare and famous tea that was hard to cultivate in the iron country because of weather conditions but it was a very special tea that had a high tolerance to cold climate.
in fact, there were some strange plants in iron lands, that were greatly accustomed to such harsh weather conditions, so the land of iron was not only famous for its rich different kind metal resource points but some special plants were noteworthy too, that helped to temper body and mind.
"hmm, this blueish high-quality material for forging should belong to …." Ebon grinned as if he had already noticed something. " it should be yours !"
At Ebon`s playful expression Yua only snorted and in an unhappy tone and voiced her dissatisfaction "Hmph! I wonder did my dear little sis gave you any kind of sign? "with having said that Yua just a little bit angrily stared at Yukino, the latter in turn confusedly started back in a way that implied 'can you stop jumping to unreasonable conclusions so fast?'
"what so strange? I just noticed a subtle change in your expression when I took these good quality minerals for forging "- deadpanned Ebon.
"am I that easy to read?" Yua`s eyes reflected some comical anger.
Kajin, slowly stroking beard of his, just laughed a little " no my dear student Yua, you were quite good to mask your inner feelings it is just, well, you see, little Ebon has some knack for observation power. "
Yua just sighed.
"What an attractive red-black kimono, Yukino! "overflowing with strong vitality green eyes, Ebon deeply observed some minute details of clothing "hmm this …interesting so you have some knack for sewing "
"thank you Ebon, I am glad that you liked it, seems like a special hammer was to be expected from master Kajin. "while her dark blue eyes deeply stared at ebon`s ones a little smile appeared on her childlike face.
Ebon in a leisurely manner stroked the dark black hammer and saw in red color his name written on it, the calm fire of curiosity was slowly warming his soul.
"it is a forging hammer made by me from top quality metal, I knew that you would definity want to participate in the blacksmithing talent competition that will be held in one year and 2 months, so I prepared this stuff specifically for you! " Kajin was observing expressions of children with interest.
As he expected an exclamation of surprises followed.
"what? isn't it too early for him to enter the blacksmithing talent competition?"
"how come he can smelt when all he was doing during practice lesson was just staring at us?"
"hmm, could It be that you, Ebon, were practicing forging in secret ?"
A little bit proud Kajin just waved a hand "it really is a surprise but I am confident in his talent and no, he was not practicing in secret but in 1 year and 2 months, I have a gut feeling, he will surpass your expectations"
Yukino with her fascinating deep blue eyes deeply stared at Ebon, while the latter just calmy observed others. her curiosity was at her peak, after all, she was quite proud and confident of her blacksmithing skills. She was hailed from a middle-class Ykinoshita noble family. The most noteworthy thing about her unlike her big sister, who was only quite proficient just in way of the sword, was her double prodigy status in both sword-wielding and weapon forging.
I won't say that Kajin Yakuza was the best of the best weapon creators out there but he still was quite well known for his weapon crafting ability in some areas of Land of iron. His reputation certainly had some weight, thus Yukino`s and Fukashi`s families gladly had sent them to gain experience under his wing.
"hmph! Ebon you cannot even imagine just how I am looking forward to your performance, I wonder if you can live up to your uncle`s expectations" with a hint of amusement and interest Yua expressed her inner state of self. Her twinkling eyes had a certain thought 'are you really that much of genius, that even my little sister has to look up to?'
Fukashi smiled and placed his hand on Ebon`s shoulder
"Franky, I am intrigued! I really want to see some miracle, that way our life will have another event that will make it more fascinating, good luck man! I believe in master kajin`s evaluation "
"Alright, everyone! time will show what it is there for me to display"- Ebon shrugged nonchalantly and pointed to the dining table.
"let the enjoyment of eating capture our souls!"
Everyone just laughed differently.
…
After dinner was over and a pleasant chat went by.
'tap',' tap' sound of footsteps sounded.
Ebon calmly went to his room.
'pzzztch' the door was closed.
In his hand was a warm steaming tea, yes, that very tea gifted by Fukashi.
Slowly Ebon`s lips touched the cup and took a sip of this rare tea; he was sitting on the second floor of the robust wooden house and through opened window gazing at shiny snowflakes that danced elegantly.
'gulp' 'gulp'
Slowly ebon drank while he sat cross-legged.
'what words can I use to simply describe in a simple yet profound way this energizing and at the same time mind-calming tea?
If you are cold, this tea will warm you;
If you are too heated, it will cool you;
If you are depressed, it will cheer you;
If you are exhausted, it will calm you.'
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Ebon`s consciousness was filled with inspirations and his green eyes stared at the outside scenario.
"interesting, these snowflakes were born of the heavens but died here on earth. "muttered in rather a trancelike state Ebon under his breath.
Suddenly!
A sharp pain came across Ebon`s brain, no! the whole body!
Thought`s flow started to accelerate; different pieces of information popped up chaotically in his head.
'Imaginary Boom' sound appeared in Ebon`s consciousness, white light flashed!
A little panting Ebon suddenly looked up into the sky.
Green hair waved a little, the forehead was plastered with small drops of perspiration.
A graceful, badass smile came to the existence on his childlike face.
Green eyes were twinkling bizarrely, the unusual depth could be felt from them.
'I am ….'
'I, Aizen Sosuke, am awakened ! '
"wuuu"- the wind blew snowflakes, making them perform elegant and at the same time chaotic dance. Coexistence of polarity-that is, for sure, one of the wonders of life!
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