"Kain! You first. Come up. Luna, watch." Kiyota said, his voice booming.
Kain immediately came forward, and stood in front of him. Kiyota held the fragment near his chest. As Kiyota held the Hōgyoku fragment near Kain's chest, a brilliant blue light burst forth, enveloping Kain completely. The intensity of the light forced Kiyota and Luna to shield their eyes, but they could still make out Kain's silhouette shrinking within the glow.
For several minutes, the blue light pulsed and swirled around Kain, like a cover of energy. When it finally began to fade, Kiyota and Luna blinked, adjusting their vision to see Kain's new form.
There he stood naked on the white sand, a completely different being. Kain had vibrant red hair that was short and stylishly tousled, framing his face perfectly. His eyes were deep, piercing blue, sparkled with excitement. His skin had taken on a light tan, and his features were sharp and defined, with a strong jawline and high cheekbones that gave him a rugged, handsome appearance.
Kain's cocky grin spread across his face as he looked down at his new body. He was lean but muscular, like a seasoned fighter in his prime. His slightly tanned skin made is muscular body pop even more, highlighting his abs.
Kiyota couldn't help but feel a joy. "Impressive," he nodded approvingly. "How do you feel?"
'I can't lie, he looks amazing. If he was a human, there's no doubt he would be some kind of celebrity. Knowing him, it would probably be for fighting, maybe UFC.' Kiyota thought as he looked at Kain.
Kain flexed his arms, his grin widening. "I feel... incredible. Unbeatable." He shot a challenging look at Luna. "Want to test out these new powers, number one?"
Luna scoffed, but Kiyota could see the anticipation in his eyes. "Patience, Kain. It's my turn now."
Kiyota turned to Luna, the Hōgyoku fragment still glowing faintly in his hand. "Indeed. Are you ready, Luna?"
Luna nodded solemnly, stepping forward. "Yes, my lord. I am prepared."
As Luna stepped forward, Kain moved behind Kiyota, his eyes shining with excitement. Kiyota held up the Hōgyoku fragment towards Luna, and suddenly, a bright blue light burst out from it.
The light wrapped around Luna completely, even brighter than it had been for Kain. Kiyota and Kain had to cover their eyes because it was so bright. They could barely see Luna's shape changing inside the ball of light.
For a few minutes, the light swirled and danced around Luna, almost like it was alive. The air around them felt heavier, more powerful than when Kain had changed.
Finally, the light started to fade away. As Kiyota and Kain blinked and rubbed their eyes, they saw Luna's new form standing naked in front of them on the white sand.
Luna's transformation had lasted a bit longer than Kain's. Luna's long hair was a pristine, silky white, flowing down his shoulders in soft, delicate waves. His eyes were a captivating shade of violet, framed by long, white lashes that cast dramatic shadows on his cheeks.
His skin was pale and flawless, with a subtle, almost translucent quality that seemed to glow like the moon. Luna's physique was lean and slender, with a graceful, almost feminine quality. Yet his shoulders were broad and strong. Luna's hands were long and slender, with his nails that tapered to sharp points, giving him an air of danger.
Kiyota and Kain stared at Luna with their mouths open, clearly stunned by his transformation. Luna, noticing their intense gazes, felt a wave of self-consciousness wash over him. He shifted slightly, a faint blush colouring his pale cheeks.
"How... how do I look?" Luna asked with uncertainty.
Snapping out of his daze, Kiyota cleared his throat. "Luna, you look... incredible. The transformation suits you well."
'Damn! Forget Kain, this guy would be a super-model. No doubt about it. He kinda looks feminine though.'
Luna's blush deepened at the praise. Trying to regain his composure, he flexed his arms in what he hoped was a threatening manner. He pointed at Kain, his violet eyes narrowing. "You'd better bow down to me right now, Kain, unless you want to be humiliated when I beat you."
Kain, who had been unexpecctedly quiet, suddenly burst into laughter. "Oh man, Luna! You look like a pretty little princess! Are you gonna challenge me to a hair-braiding contest?"
Luna's face flushed an even deeper shade of red, and embarrassment and anger flashing on his face. His eyes twitched in anger. Without warning, he lunged at Kain, tackling him to the ground. The two newly transformed Arrancar wrestled in the sand, a tangle of hands and limbs and white and red hair.
"Take that back, you red-headed dumbass!" Luna growled, trying to pin Kain down.
Kain was still laughing and managed to roll Luna off him and pushed him away. "Or what princess?"
Kiyota watched the scene unfold with a smile on his face. He couldn't help but chuckle at the sight of his two powerful Arrancar rolling around in the sand like children.
"Alright, you two," Kiyota called out, trying to sound stern despite his laughter. "That's enough. We have work to do, remember?"
Luna and Kain froze mid-wrestle, and quickly disentangled themselves, both looking slightly embarrassed as they stood up and dusted off the white sand from their skin.
"Sorry, my lord," Luna mumbled, trying to regain his dignity as he smoothed down his long white hair and getting the sand out.
"Yeah yeah, focusing I know." Kain said, also brushing himself off.
"Alright now listen up both of you. Sometime ago I heard a few hollows talking about a massive spiritual pressure in a cave in the south. That's where we will be heading because I am almost certain there is a another vasto lorde there that is strong. If it's strong, I plan to make it join us and turn it into a arrancar aswell." Kiyota explained.
As Kiyota explained his plan, both Luna and Kain listened intently. Luna's violet eyes gleamed with interest.
"Lord Jin... Do you know exactly where this supposed cave is?" Luna asked.
"No... We can just roam the place till we find it, though." Kiyota said with a little embarrassment.
Kain cocked his head back as a stretch and cracked his knuckles. "I can't wait to test out these new powers. Wait, is the vasto lorde strong?"
"Kain... I just said 'If it's strong,' meaning I don't know yet. Last time, Luna verified the strength of the two vast lorde that we killed before we approached them. This time we need to approach this carefully."
"Of course, my lord," Luna said, bowing slightly. "We'll follow your lead."
Kain rolled his eyes at Luna's formality but nodded in agreement. "Yeah, being careful. Got it."
"Good," Kiyota said. "Now, before we head out, we should probably find something for you two to wear. Running around Hueco Mundo naked might not be the best strategy."
Luna's pale cheeks turned red again. Kain, on the other hand, just shrugged.
"What do you mean naked?" Kain asked.
'Siri open shop.'
A holographic screen appeared.
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Weekly Shop
Items available:
1. Hōgyoku Fragment
- Price: 600 SP
- Description: A small piece of Aizen's reality-warping orb. Grants the ability to break the boundaries between Shinigami and Hollow, allowing for transformation into an Arrancar. Use with caution.
2. Quincy Cross
- Price: 100 SP
- Description: A powerful artifact used by Quincies. Grants enhanced spiritual awareness and the ability to absorb and manipulate spiritual energy from defeated foes. The Quincy cross is the source of a Quincy's power.
3. Zoro's Enma (Zanpakutō/Resurrección version)
- Price: 150 SP
- Description: One of Zoro's swords, and it is described to be able to cut through to the bottom of hell. Draw's in users haki and uses it to enforce strikes. This is the Zanpakutō/Resurrección version and will only manifest once the user is able.
4. Hado 90: Kurohitsugi
- Price: 350 SP
- Description: Kurohitsugi is a high-level Kidō which seals its target in a black spiritual coffin. The practitioner generates purple/black spiritual energy, which envelops the target with a powerful torrent of gravity before taking the form of a box of black energy.
5. Shinigami's Robe
- Price: 100 SP
- Description: A robe worn by Soul Reapers, enhancing agility and providing minor protection against spiritual attacks. Wearing it creates a small camouflage.
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Kiyota quickly bought two shinigami robes and threw them to Luna and Kain.