In with the old, up with the new [Kiyu]

His hand caressed the wooden frame that he once called his second home. It had been a while since his last stay here, but due to some recovery at the personal expense of Central 46, he had stepped down from the Soshi seat in order to aid with a project that was most confidential at the time. Since then a number of these projects have sprung up, as Kiyu was approached due to his rapid success in his strength reported by the former soshi, Tokomaru Sen, that Kiyu was given a chance to be a part of a greater good. His powers were used to empower a human to sub-shinigami status, one of the many that were now in the legal system. It was only considered that Kiyu to be a candidate to lend his powers as C46 read about how quickly Kiyu was able to obtain his strength and in no doubt in their mind would he be able to recover.

During the time spent recovering under C46's personal care, he was allowed to walk freely, however, due to his power drop, his Kido had been a little out of shape, and had to relearn a lot of the spells that he had taught himself. It is still going a pretty good rate, and soon, he will be back to his old self. As he watched over the Soshi desk, reminiscing of countless nights going over paperwork, he sent a butterfly requesting the audience of the current acting Soshi, Bludeuwen, as she had been the Kidoshu Vice Kidocho under Ryogi's leadership. With Ryogi gone, Bludeuwen was to be next in line, however, at the request directly from Kiyu, he had asked C46 to look over a few things before a possible promotion was awarded.

Here he was, once again. With a smile on his face, his old white robe over his shinigami garbs, it was like he had never left. He awaited the arrival of Bludeuwen, so that he may take a good look at the next possible Soshi of this magnificent force. He prided himself of being amazing at Kido, however, as his original focus was Bakudo, his focus now would be to have both specialties. It wouldn't be enough to learn one art over the other, now that he knows better, he's been training Hado and Bakudo equally, with his spells steadily increasing in power as the spell numbers increase. Perhaps he may issue Bludeuwen a challenge, with some layouts C46 has, Kiyu wants to see where things could possibly take him. He enjoyed having the Soshi title, and there was nothing else to that point that held great pride for him, until that is, the day he met Karina, then it all changed.

He wondered how Bludeuwen would react seeing him wearing a Soshi robe when she would walk in the office. He chuckled a bit to himself.

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He kept his smile up as Blodeuwen walked in through the doors. He expected a few things donning the robes but not for her to suddenly bow and call him Taicho. It wasn't a new thing for him, but it certainly didn't feel deserved especially given the circumstance. He quickly waved his hands in front of him, but more over, it seemed that C46 kept their word in not revealing to everyone why he actually had stepped down for. As he reached into his coat, he removed a document stamped by C46 approving Kiyu's return to the Kidoshu but also allowing him to voluntarily resign from active leadership duty. It was an unofficial leave of absence, but now he would be able to pass down the ceremonial tradition of on Kido Soshi to the next.

Well, I am not sure if you heard the news, but given the current state of affairs you have been acting Soshi while the previous Soshi just disappeared. By rule, the Fuku Kidocho will take place of the Soshi and become the new leader of the Kidoshu, however, due to some circumstances, my name was never removed from the Soshi Role Position.

He gave a short sigh, pushing his hair back a bit as he reached for a pen from the desk. On the bottom of the parchment rested two blank lines with just two titles: Current Soshi Resignation; New Soshi Signature. His eyes darted to that first line, knowing what it meant to have held this position in honor of Sen's retirement. It would be nice to have certain freedoms again, and have time to see Karina, and such. It was one thing he was looking forward to, and now, this was the moment in which everything would change. Placing the pen and paper on the desk, Kiyu had one more thing in store as he removed his robe, taking the key from within and opening a closet to the right of the desk. Inside were other robes worn by previous soshi hung with care, with just a quick look within a robe would reveal an engraved name within the cloth, and his would be added to this wardrobe.

It goes without saying that it is my responsibility to make sure this group is run properly by somebody who is most skilled in Kido. From some of the reports I've seen, you have grown quite a lot since your days in the Sentry Squad. It would give me great pride that I officially resign the position of the Kidoshu Soshi to you, Blodeuwen Hirashi.

Locking the closet, he would return to the desk, and immediately sign his name where it said "Current Soshi resignation."

The fact of the matter is, I'm no longer as strong or skilled as I used to be, after helping in a special project, nearly all the Kido I've learned was lost to me, and I've slowly been reteaching myself how to cast them. My overall power fell, and as I'm learning again, I've slowly been climbing back up in strength... Once more, my former Zanpakuto powers... well... I lost Ekishou... I was aiding with the Substitute Shinigami project, lending my power, but it costed me more than I wanted. I've been slowly regaining my powers, but it is almost like a new body. In either case, all you have to do is sign here.

He held to pen in front of him, directly toward Blod, hoping that she would soon sign the blank space below his signature.

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Blodeuwen had asked what would happen next. Kiyu only smiled once again, as bright as his smile was, he could only imagine what kind of expression she would harbor next when he would do one more thing to surprise her. He tossed the key he had kept safe for such a long time, catching it and then placing it on the desk. It would now be hers, not only did it open the cupboard where he placed his soshi robes, but it also opened other Soshi only access areas in the Kidoshu barracks. This was not his final gift, the next gift came as Kiyu walked behind the Soshi desk, pulled out a long metal case, and placed on the wood frame in front of the key. He finally dusted off his garbs, walked over to her and patted her on the shoulder.

Well, I do suppose that whatever happens next, will be entirely up to you, Hirashi-Soshi.

This was him officially stepping down, while the paperwork only was a written proof of the handing down of title, the fact that Kiyu was able to step back and allow another to take his place was him physically committing to this procedure. It was a little difficult, knowing that he would be able to progress without much time needed, however, a capable leader was needed, one who could be an example of Mastered Kido, Kiyu, with no doubt in his mind, felt that Blodeuwen would be that shinning example, until of course, he was capable of returning to his former prowess. His Kido rivaled Sen's, Ryogi was versatile in her craft, however, she lacked passion that fueled Kido. Her spells were exceptional, but she couldn't match up to Sen's brilliance, Kiyu's natural talent, and of course, Blodeuwen had a knack for Kido that made her stand out all above the rest.

Now that she was Soshi, she would have to appoint a FukuKidocho, and whoever she would pick would most likely be somebody who has the knowledge of Kido above any other person. Kiyu would go on to continue his training, preparing for the cruel experience that was obtaining bankai, and finally... reclaim something that he had lost a while back, his personal pride in his art. Within the case, once she would open it using the key, would lay a new robe; a traditional style haori, the symbol of her title, a canvas in which her kido would be implanted on. Kiyu's robe looked the same way, but upon wearing it, implanted a special pattern that was unique to him, unique to his kido art; while still that same deep purple, it made his robe a specialized haori that would only be associated with him. He could only wonder what her unique form would look like.

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