“Why must everything be hard with you?” Ruko said grinning. “Fine then, here I come!”

Ruko charged toward Clema and Sakura with his sword. Clema pushed Sakura away and countered with her sword. Ruko moved back.

“You’re fast.” Ruko said smiling.

Clema paid no attention. “Sakura, get out of here!”

Sakura was frozen with fear.

Ruko once again ran toward Clema and their swords clashed again. “Why do you care about that girl? She isn’t a Soul Reaper.”

Clema didn’t respond. She moved her sword away again.

Ruko again ran toward Clema but this time turned and went for Sakura.

“No!” Clema thought as she ran toward them.

Ruko’s sword went through Clema’s shoulder. Her blood dripped down on her black robe.

“Clema…” Sakura said from behind her. Ruko drew back his sword and Clema fell putting her hand over her wound.

“Damn, I can’t move my right hand.” Clema thought.

“Can’t move that arm hmm?” Ruko said grinning. “That’s the power of my sword, whatever part of a body it stabs, that part is temporarily paralyzed.”

Clema dropped her sword. “This isn’t good, this is the hand I fight with my sword, and now it’s paralyzed. Of course they had to send Captain Ruko, possibly one of the strongest.”

Suddenly, Sakura took Clema’s sword and swung it against Ruko’s chest, but it seemed to not land a scratch.

“Nice try, but you can’t lay a scratch on me little girl.” Ruko said putting his sword away.

Clema plopped down on the grass. “Wow that was fast. She fainted because she lost too much blood. What a shame.” Ruko said walking to her. “Now I have to bring you back and come back for Emashi later because if you lose anymore blood you will die.”

Ruko picked her up along with her sword. “See ya girl.” He said smiling at Sakura. They disappeared before Sakura’s eyes.

Back in the Soul Reaper World, Chiryuu was sitting by a fountain. He was waiting to hear word of Ruko’s return. Suddenly a voice said “Chiryuu.”

Chiryuu turned to see a man with brown short hair and black glasses. He was tall and had a white robe. “Captain Aaron.” Chiryuu said standing up.

“I need to ask you a question.” Captain Aaron said sitting by the fountain. Chiryuu sat again too. “You and Clema are close friends, aren’t you?”

Chiryuu was shocked by this question. “Yes.”

“Then Ill come out and ask my question, in your personal opinion, do Clema, and Emashi, deserve to die?” Aaron asked quietly.

Chiryuu froze. “Why are you…”

“You can tell me the truth.” Captain Aaron said smiling. “I personally do not think they should.”

Chiryuu looked down. Before he could answer, Captain Ishimaru appeared. “Captain Ruko has returned with Clema.”

Captain Aaron stood up. “Thanks kid.” He said putting his hand on Ishimaru’s head.

Ishimaru pushed his hand off. “That’s Captain Ishimaru to you Aaron.” He said turning around. “A meeting has been called for, let’s go.” Ishimaru disappeared.

“Ill tell you what happens in the meeting.” Captain Aaron said to Chiryuu. “Untill then, goodbye.” Aaron disappeared.