When David started spiraling out of control, he felt a warmth spread throughout his body.
His thoughts stopped derailing and he was able to think clearer.
⟪ Hm? Is someone trying to heal me? Haha, sorry, but that won't work. With my cells breaking down and reconstructing themselves constantly, healing will do nothing but help clear my mind... Still, that was a good feeling. It felt like the gentle hands of a big sister were holding me in her comforting embrace. It was nice... ⟫
A few seconds after he said that, he felt the warmth surge once more.
⟪ Ahhh, this is wonderful. It's like a mix between excruciating pain and a hint of pleasure. Is this what Mio feels? No, I'm sure she feels a lot more pleasure from the pain. Haaa, I certainly do love my masochistic spider wife. ⟫
[Have you stopped freaking out?]
'More or less... There's nothing I can do to change what happened so the best thing I can do is try to make sure that I don't lose control over my powers again.'
[Good. Just think of it like a natural disaster. They happen all the time and people die, it's just how life works.]
'I'm not sure I really like the sound of that, but I'll accept it. By the way, who's healing me? It doesn't feel like Mio.'
[Aki Nijou. Mio tried healing you earlier, but her healing is different than Aki's. While her magic can resolve curses, restore curse-based damage, or mend specific injuries quickly, it doesn't address complex physical trauma across every cell in the body like Aki's can.]
'...Why did I have to be in this state during my first meeting with Aki-sensei?! I would have felt infinitely better knowing she was here!'
[You... Haaa, I can't tell if you're making a joke to make yourself feel better or if you're genuinely perverted enough to feel better over some big tits.]
'Hey, who said anything about her K-cup breasts? I certainly didn't specify it or say anything about wanting to rub my face against her thighs while she strokes my hair.'
[Okay, that last part was 100% your true desire. Now I know you're feeling much better.]
'Sulking and beating myself up isn't attractive and I'm sure Aki-sensei would just think of me as an immature boy if I kept wallowing in self-pity.'
[...I don't know what to say to that. I'll have you know I'm shaking my head right now in disappointment. And what's with that 'Aki-sensei' crap? Don't you prefer to just use first names?]
'I'd like to see your body when possible, heheh. I'm sure it's a hilarious chibi form that gets irritated easily. And I do prefer only first names, but with a big sister figure like Aki-sensei, you have to be respectful, okay?'
[It's not hilarious and I'm not a chibi! It's just a power-saving form that's a miniature version of my true form! Hmph, if you saw my true form, you'd fall in love with me at first sight!]
'Mm, we'll have to see, heheh.'
As David was feeling better and having a playful banter with Chaos-chan, he suddenly felt a notification from the Sovereign's Link.
⁅ Kuroneko: David, how are you? Yesterday was chaotic and I was worried something might've happened to you. ⁆
David smiled internally at Kuroneko checking up on him.
⁅ David: To tell you the truth, that was all my fault. Something happened to me and I lost control of my powers, causing the earthquake and all of those casualties. My body is going through changes right now so I'm stuck wherever I am until morning. It hurts like hell as my body is constantly breaking down and reconstructing itself, but I suppose this is a fitting punishment. Are you and your family okay? You didn't get hurt or anything did you? ⁆
Every member of the group chat read the exchange with curiosity and worry--even Yuna.
⁅ Kuroneko: No, we're all safe. Our house is sturdy and there were only some things that got broken, but everyone here is fine. I'm sorry you're going through this, but you shouldn't blame yourself. If you weren't able to prevent it from happening then it's not your fault. I hope the pain goes away soon. ⁆
⁅ David: That's good. I'd feel even worse if something happened to a friend due to my actions. I'm being healed right now and it's allowing me to think more clearly. I'm not necessarily blaming myself anymore, but I do think the pain is deserved. And like I said, the pain will go away in the morning so I'll be fine. ⁆
⁅ Kuroneko: Okay... So what's your situation? You said you're stuck where you are? ⁆
⁅ David: Yeah, I can feel Marin, Mio, and Tomoe near me due to our shared connection, but I don't know exactly where I am--probably my room in the penthouse though. I tried to communicate with Tomoe and Mio through our master/servant contract's telepathy, but it didn't work. I can't use my powers, can't move, can't see, can't hear, can't talk, can't really do anything. It's a bit annoying... I'm surprised that the Sovereign's Link works, it's nice talking to someone. ⁆
[Chaos-chan] 'So what am I, chopped liver?'
⁅ Kuroneko: Marin gave me her LINE ID the other day so I'll add her and let her know what's going on. ⁆
Kuroneko went away from the group chat while she texted Marin.
⁅ Kaede: Um, I'm sorry all that stuff happened, David. (rubs_back.gif) ⁆
⁅ Cayna: Yeah, that sounds rough. If you couldn't control anything, you shouldn't feel guilty. ⁆
⁅ Azusa: I'll be here if you ever want to talk. I'm just relaxing all day today. ⁆
⁅ Yuna: Sorry, David... ⁆
⁅ David: Thanks, guys. As ridiculous as it is, I've been told to just think of it like a natural disaster. To the normal people that's exactly what it was, so I suppose it makes sense. ⁆
⁅ Kuroneko: I told Marin everything and it seemed she's not freaking out about anything so I think things are fine. ⁆
⁅ David: Thank you, Kuroneko. You're the best! (sparkling heart emoji) ⁆
⁅ Kuroneko: Silence, I'm just doing what a friend should... ⁆
⟪ Cute. I should take Kuroneko as a wife... ⟫
...
In Kuroneko's room, the little chuuni was playing Super Smash Bros. with her sisters when she suddenly started blushing.
"Nee-sama, why is your face red?" Her youngest sister, Tamaki, asked as she continued looking over at the sister she admired most.
"My face is not red..."
"Heheh, Ruri-onee-chan, could it be that you're thinking about a boy~?" Her younger sister, Hinata, teased.
"No, I was just... talking to a male friend who was hurt in the earthquake yesterday." Kuroneko said, slightly embarrassed.
"Oh no, I hope he's okay!" Tamaki said with a worried expression.
Kuroneko smiled and gently rubbed Tamaki's head. "He'll be okay, he just needs people to talk to right now."
...
⁅ David: Thank you for being a good friend, Kuroneko. I'll take you out on a lunch date when I can move around again, haha. ⁆
⁅ Kaede: Ohhh! I wanna go on a lunch date! ⁆
⁅ Yuna: ... (stare emoji) ⁆
⁅ David: You're in another Earth, remember, Kaede? Kuroneko and I are both in Tokyo on the same Earth so we can actually meet up. ⁆
⁅ Kaede: (pouting.gif) ⁆
⁅ Kaede: Didn't you say we could visit each other? ⁆
⁅ Azusa: He said we can eventually visit each other, remember? ⁆
⁅ Kaede: Oh yeah... Well how long is 'eventually'? ⁆
⁅ David: Haha, I'm not sure, but it'll happen when it happens. Just have some patience. ⁆
⁅ Kaede: Fine, but you owe me a lunch date then! ⁆
⁅ Cayna: Why are you expecting a lunch date all of a sudden? ⁆
⁅ Kaede: Didn't you see David's video? His home had a lot of people and it looked really fun! I wanted to join! ⁆
⁅ Yuna: Kaede, most of those were his wives though. ⁆
⁅ Kaede: So? ⁆
⁅ Yuna: Husband and wife interactions are different than normal friends. They have a different type of fun than what you're thinking of. ⁆
⁅ Kaede: Oh, well I'm sure he kisses his wives and smiles at them, but I don't mean that! I just want to eat lunch and play with everyone, heheh. ⁆
⁅ Azusa: ...She means sex, Kaede. ⁆
⁅ Cayna: I think she definitely meant sex. ⁆
⁅ Kaede: S-sex?! David is a year younger than I am, there's no way he'd be having sex! ⁆
⁅ Azusa: He's at the age where it's legal to have sex, it's just usually looked down upon by society. You ever wonder why there are so many mothers that are only 15-16 years older than their children? Now you know. ⁆
⁅ David: Ahem, I'm still here, guys... We don't really need to talk about this, right? ⁆
⁅ Kaede: S-SO IT'S TRUE?! ⁆
⁅ David: Haaa... Yes. It feels good, it's good for the heart and soul, and it makes my wives stronger each time. I see no downside to it. ⁆
⁅ Kaede: I learned that sex is only for making babies! ⁆
⁅ David: It is, but it's also a way to make you and your partner feel good. And it really does make my wives stronger which is one of the best parts. ⁆
⁅ Kaede: I see... Does it make people other than your wives stronger? ⁆
⁅ David: I won't sleep with anyone that doesn't want to be my wife. I'm very possessive. ⁆
⁅ Yuna: Ahem... Can we change the topic? ⁆
⁅ David: Ah, sorry, Yuna... I apologize if that made you uncomfortable, I got carried away trying to educate Kaede. ⁆
⁅ Yuna: It's fine, I get it. ⁆
⁅ David: Thanks. @Kuroneko, so? How does a lunch date sound sometime this week? If you're not comfortable being alone with a guy, I can invite Marin out with us as well? ⁆
⁅ Kuroneko: A lunch date with just you sounds nice. ⁆
⁅ David: Wonderful! So, I've got nothing going on and talking with you all is taking my mind off of the whole body pain thing. What's everyone up to? ⁆
⁅ Cayna: I'm accompanying a caravan to the north. My daughter Mai-Mai asked me to deliver a letter to someone so I'll do that, too. ⁆
⁅ David: Ah, so you've only been there for a little over a month, huh? It's probably weird to say that I want to meet Mai-Mai to her mother, but I always liked her energetic personality. She's such a sweet daughter. ⁆
⁅ Cayna: Yep, been about that long. How'd you know so quickly? ⁆
⁅ David: Just remembered what I read in the manga is all. Certain events are funny and I remember them without even having to dig into my mental database, haha. ⁆
⁅ Cayna: Hm? Is this a funny event? Should I read what's going to happen? ⁆
⁅ David: No, definitely not. If you haven't read or watched your franchise yet, just do it in like, another month or something. I can understand why you all wouldn't want to read what has happened and what will happen. I just wanted to share your stories with you so you won't ask how I know in the future as well as give you a chance to learn about future events, haha... ⁆
⁅ Kaede: I still haven't read or watched anyone's franchises. I want to get to know everyone first, heheh. ⁆
⁅ David: That's the right way to go about it, Kaede. I respect that. I'm trying to learn how to do the same thing, but I get carried away. From my point of view, most people I know are characters from some franchise and I know their story before it has even happened. It's hard and I feel bad for subconsciously thinking of people as just characters when I'm talking with them, laughing with them, and falling in love with them. I'm working on it though. ⁆
⁅ Yuna: How do you view all of us now? ⁆
⁅ David: If I'm being honest, I feel like everyone is a fictional character that has come to life. Only my wives and a few others are really different because I've spent a little more time with them than I have anyone else. Keep in mind that I've only started interacting with people about a week ago so it'll take some time. ⁆
⁅ Yuna: So are we real people to you? ⁆
⁅ David: Yes, 100%. I don't mean to sound rude or dismissive, but this is just how I see people right now. If I spend more time talking and getting to know everyone as they are now, I'm certain that I'll notice differences than what I've seen or read. My wife Marin is a perfect example--I didn't know she was as perverted as she is nor did I think she would be so obsessed with her new powers, haha. ⁆
⁅ Cayna: Wait, go back for a minute. Do you have eyes for my daughter? She's married just so you know. ⁆
⁅ David: Hahaha, no, I just think it'd be fun to be around the two of you. If I had eyes for anyone, it'd probably be your niece. ⁆
⁅ Cayna: My niece? ⁆
⁅ David: Eh, don't worry about it right now. But yeah, Mai-Mai seems like she'd be fun company, but that's about it. ⁆
⁅ Kaede: Oh oh, I have a question now! Is there anyone from my franchise that you'd be romantically interested in?? ⁆
⁅ David: Hm, let's not go down this line of conversation. I don't want to make Yuna uncomfortable again, ahaha... ⁆
⁅ Yuna: I don't mind as long as you're not just constantly talking about sex. ⁆
⁅ Kaede: See? It's fine! Hurry and tell me! ⁆
⁅ David: Uh, alright then. As far as romantic interests are concerned, I'd say the only person I have an interest in is you, Kaede. But it's just interest, that's all. I like being friends with you over the group chat and that's enough for me, haha. ⁆
⁅ Kaede: Oh... I was expecting you to say someone like Risa or Kasumi, ahaha...! ⁆
⁅ David: Risa is cute, but if I'm being honest, there's a girl in my world with an awfully similar name that I'll likely go after in the near future and I feel like I'd confuse their names... That's pretty much the only reason why I didn't say Risa, haha. As for Kasumi, she's gorgeous and all, but she's just a character in a game, so there's no way anything would happen anyway.. ⁆
⁅ Kaede: But Kasumi is so tall and pretty! ⁆
⁅ David: Eh, height and beauty isn't really a good reason unless she's as tall as me, haha. While I like beautiful women, if I'm being honest, I look at personalities more. But like I said, she's just a game character that we never learn the identity of. ⁆
⁅ Kaede: Naruhodo, naruhodo... How tall are you, David? ⁆
⁅ David: 191 cm. ⁆
⁅ Kaede: Wahhh, so tall! I'm only 145 cm! ⁆
⁅ Cayna: Wow, you're tall, David! ⁆
⁅ Azusa: Are you sure you're Japanese? Wait, now that I think about it, your name doesn't sound Japanese at all. Are you a foreigner? ⁆
⁅ David: Yep, born and bred--well, kinda. Technically, I was created by the universe after getting reincarnated. I just kept my name and memories from my past life, but I live in Japan instead of America. ⁆
⁅ Kaede: You were reincarnated?? And you were created by the universe?! That sounds so cool! ⁆
⁅ David: Did I not mention that here? ⁆
⁅ Cayna: Nope. ⁆
⁅ Azusa: No. ⁆
⁅ Yuna: Wait, that makes sense now. I was curious as to how you weren't in a franchise, but were living in a world that had multiple characters like you told Kuroneko. I feel stupid for not thinking about it now... ⁆
⁅ David: Oh... Well, long story short, I was born in America in my past life, lived a bad life, got killed in a drive-by shooting, and fell into the world of a web novel fanfiction I wrote. ⁆
⁅ Yuna: I feel like that was a very long story cut extremely short... ⁆
⁅ David: Meh, I don't want anyone's pity and don't want to make people sad by telling them about my past life. I don't remember much of anything about the web novel I wrote either and have way more questions than answers of my own, so I don't really have much more to say, haha. ⁆
⁅ Cayna: Well now I'm curious. ⁆
⁅ Azusa: Me too. ⁆
⁅ Kaede: I'm already feeling sad just imagining bad things happening to David. (crying emoji) ⁆
⁅ Yuna: Why is Kuroneko so quiet? Did she already know about it? ⁆
⁅ Kuroneko: I was playing with my little sisters and got distracted. I am also quite surprised to learn about David's past. I see, now it makes sense as to why he knows about franchises and stuff. Yes, I see now... ⁆
The other girls didn't believe a word Kuroneko just said.
'Kuroneko... Shouldn't you be better at lying? Where did your good acting from the last time go? If I didn't know you could hear my inner voice, I certainly would think you could now...'
⁅ Yuna: ...Right... ⁆
⁅ Azusa: Anyway, I suppose that answers my question. You're not a foreigner and just have your past life's name. This group chat is certainly filled with interesting characters. ⁆
⁅ Cayna: Haha, that's true. Azusa, David, and I are reincarnators, Yuna is a transmigrator, and Kaede and Kuroneko are "normal" girls. Are we missing any other common tropes? ⁆
⁅ David: Hmm, probably a summoned hero, someone stuck in a time loop, someone reincarnated as a villain or villainess, and some OP cheat holder. ⁆
⁅ Kuroneko: I'll have you know I am much more than a normal girl. I am the Fallen Angel, Kuroneko! ⁆
⁅ David: Before Kaede falls for it again, I'll reiterate that Kuroneko is most definitely a regular mortal girl for now. ⁆
⁅ Kaede: Hey, I wouldn't have fallen for it again! And why only 'for now?' ⁆
⁅ David: Our world is going to change next year in 2016, bringing a heavy concentration of mana to the world and giving people powers. More things will change, but that's the part I meant when I said she's only a regular mortal girl for now. I don't know what exactly will happen, but I was told people will get powers. Even if Kuroneko doesn't get anything from that, if she goes on a Dimensional Quest with me, she'll likely get something cool as a reward. ⁆
⁅ Kuroneko: ... ⁆
⁅ Cayna: I'm curious, what did you get as a reward from your other Dimensional Quests? ⁆
⁅ David: I've only been on one so far and I got two rewards, an entrance reward and a completion reward. The entrance reward was a power from the franchise I went to called Sakai. Sakai is basically a domain that I can expand and alter things within, whether it's healing, enhancing magic, enhancing strength, seeing everything within the domain, etc... The completion reward was the Sovereign's Link. ⁆
⁅ Cayna: Ohhh, that sounds pretty cool. Even though I already have powers, I think it would be fun just to go on a trip to another world with friends, haha! ⁆
⁅ Kuroneko: You have to promise to take me with you on your next Dimensional Quest... ⁆
⁅ David: Pffft, hahaha! You switch moods so easily, Kuroneko. Fine, when the next one comes, I'll figure out how to bring you along. ⁆
⁅ Kaede: Ugh, the more we talk to each other, the more I want to meet everyone in real life! ⁆
⁅ Azusa: I know what you mean. While I enjoy living a lazy slow life, I think it would be really interesting to hang out with everyone. Whose world would we go to though? ⁆
⁅ Kuroneko: Can we not just go to everyone's worlds? ⁆
⁅ Cayna: That's a good question. I want to show off my kids heheh. ⁆
⁅ Yuna: @David, do you know the specifics of how visiting worlds works and when we'll be able to do so? ⁆
⁅ David: I'm not sure, to be honest. ⁆
⁅ MODERATOR: When the 'World Travel' feature is unlocked, members will be able to teleport next to another member's location in their world. Members will be able to teleport directly back to their previous location at any time. However, David-sama will be able to create a Dimensional Gate to everyone's world if he chooses to do so, thus allowing non-members to travel between worlds as well. ⁆
⁅ Yuna: 'David-sama?' ...Really? ⁆
⁅ Kaede: Ohhh! That sounds so cool! I can't wait to be able to do that, heheh~! David, what's a Dimensional Gate? ⁆
⁅ David: @Yuna, I'm also confused about the '-sama,' trust me. @Kaede, A Dimensional Gate is a feature of a building called the Dimensional Gate Tower that resides in my private dimension called the Sovereign's Cradle. Dimensional Gates link two dimensions together and make it so that I could walk through a door from my penthouse and arrive in a room in Azusa's house. That's just an example by the way, I wouldn't do something like that. ⁆
⁅ Kaede: Uhhh... The first part confused me a bit, but I understood the second part! ⁆
⁅ Azusa: You have a private dimension? And what's with the 'Sovereign' title being thrown around all the time? ⁆
⁅ David: Don't laugh when I say it, okay? It sounds presumptuous and arrogant, but it's what I was told and I'm just rolling with it. I was created to be the 'True Sovereign' of the universe, meaning I was made to rule over everything. I honestly don't want to do anything other than live a relaxing slow life like you, but there are too many villains and plot events from various franchises that could mess things up and pull me into them. ⁆
⁅ Yuna: That definitely sounds arrogant, but it seems like you didn't really have a choice. ⁆
⁅ David: I only found out about it last week and I've already been involved with some random dude trying to destroy the world, though he was too weak to really do anything substantial. I was honestly a little embarrassed for the guy... Then yesterday, I accidentally caused an earthquake that hurt a lot of people, but I'm trying not to think about that, haha... ⁆
⁅ Azusa: So like, when you rule over the universe or whatever, what will you have to do? ⁆
⁅ David: I have no idea. I'll accept the title since it sounds cool, but I don't really want to do anything. I'll keep my family safe and won't try to harm anyone that doesn't deserve it, but other than that, I just want a happy life. ⁆
⁅ Azusa: Mm, I get it. ⁆
The healing that David was getting had been on and off for a while, but despite the pain coming and going, he felt better just being able to talk to his friends in the group chat.
They all continued talking about random topics, though the girls were mainly just talking about themselves and what they were doing.
...
Soul Society, Seireitei -- First Division Barracks, Captain Assembly Hall
Every Captain and Lieutenant was present in front of Captain-Commander Yamamoto.
Yamamoto stood in silence while everyone read the report on the earthquake from yesterday.
After a couple of minutes had passed, Yamamoto assumed everyone had gotten the gist of it and finally spoke.
"Several Shinigami stationed in and around Tokyo reported feeling severe spiritual pressure from David Star and had no choice but to return. This report contains information gathered after the event from various sources, but I'd like to hear from Lieutenant Rangiku and Lieutenant Isane about what happened."
Rangiku and Isane had returned right after Mika told Marin about what happened, but they were told to detail their experience in a meeting that would be held later so everyone could hear about it and make plans together.
Isane stood up straight and said, "Yes! As you know, Lieutenant Rangiku and I left right after the incident happened to report to you so we only know the cause based on what we heard. David was suddenly approached by a girl named Mika Shiunji and after entering an enclosed space to discuss something private, David lost both his consciousness and control over his powers. His body is 'currently going through changes' and he is 'experiencing a forced growth.' We have no further information about what that means, but we can speculate that he was supposed to get stronger at a later date and due to Mika Shiunji, he got stronger earlier than scheduled. He is apparently bedridden until tomorrow morning, but he shouldn't lose control over his powers anymore."
The hall was silent for a moment as everyone had their own thoughts about the situation.
"If he poses a danger in the future, we should consider how to handle that before things spiral out of control. It may be prudent to prepare countermeasures should David Star's strength grow beyond our expectations," 5th Division Captain Sosuke Aizen said with a concealed smirk.
Rangiku glared at Aizen without hiding her hostility whatsoever, while Isane just looked worriedly toward Unohana.
"I agree, though I'd prefer to capture and research him. We've confirmed he is a human, but has the powers of a Shinigami. He was completely unknown until a week ago, showing remarkably high combat power. I would like to suggest using Lieutenants Rangiku and Isane to lure him into Soul Society, then I can seal his powers and begin my research," Mayuri offered.
Not only were Rangiku and Isane now incredibly pissed off, but Unohana and Soi Fon were also starting to feel slightly irritated.
"Kurotsuchi, do you even know what David Star is fully capable of?" Soi Fon asked.
"No, but he clearly trusts the two lieutenants to a certain degree. I'm certain that I can incapacitate the boy before he even realizes what's happening," Mayuri insisted.
"Here's a hypothetical for you, Captain Kurotsuchi: what if David Star is stronger than you can imagine and actually wants to help us, rather than to harm us?" Unohana asked with a gentle smile.
"Then he should willingly submit himself to be used as a research subject, that would provide much more help to me than anything else I can think of him doing." Mayuri said.
"And if he doesn't want to be used as a lab rat? What if you end up turning him against the Soul Society and he goes out of his way to attack us in retaliation? Did you think about that, Kurotsuchi?"
Soi Fon was already tense due to Aizen's situation, but with Mayuri now trying to take advantage of David, Soi Fon was getting incredibly pissed off and frustrated. She doesn't care too much about David, but she doesn't want him to turn against them if it can be helped.
"Hehehe! A fledgling with unstable powers hardly warrants concern... yet. I'd prefer to dissect the potential before it metastasizes. Hence, I would like to take advantage of his growth and strike before he's big enough to bite back," Mayuri said with a creepy chuckle.
Rangiku smirked inwardly.
[Rangiku] 'Unstable powers? That was a one-time event! If he really gets stronger after today, this bastard would hardly be able to fight back. Use me and Isane as bait and blow up something good I just found? Not happening, freak.'
"Lieutenant Rangiku, please share your thoughts on this matter," Yamamoto said.
"Yes. From what I know about David and how he has acted over the past couple of days, I can say for certain that if David does not get provoked, he will not make a move against us. He would likely do whatever he can to help us if a dire situation were to befall us and I asked for his assistance. However... I can promise you that if someone antagonizes him or threatens his family's safety, he would give you a fate worse than death..."
Various Captains and Lieutenants started to feel uncomfortable with the surety in which Rangiku spoke.
"Lieutenant Rangiku, are you trying to say the Gotei 13 are weak? From what we know, David Star is only a 15-year-old boy who has very strong powers. He is only a child yet he wields such power, and you want us to believe that he won't become a threat to all of us in the future? I'm sorry, but I cannot believe such claims," Aizen said with a 'regretful' shake of his head.
"What do you suggest then, Captain Aizen?" Soi Fon asked, trying her hardest to restrain herself from spitting out his name.
"I simply believe that he should be monitored at all times and the moment he shows signs of rebellion, we allow Captain Kurotsuchi to capture and research him."
The hall went silent once more as some people believed what Aizen pulled out of his ass.
"I think Captain Aizen's got the right idea. Dangerous kids grow up fast," 3rd Division Captain Gin Ichimaru said.
"I also agree with Captain Aizen," 9th Division Captain Kaname Tosen said.
Soi Fon exchanged looks with Unohana, though it went unnoticed by the vast majority of others.
Only Aizen, Isane, and the ever-silent Nemu noticed.
"I disagree," Rangiku, Isane, and Soi Fon said simultaneously.
"I also disagree," 8th Division Lieutenant Nanao Ise said, pushing up her glasses slightly.
"Oh? Is Nanao-chan defending an unknown man? I'll start feeling jealous, y'know?" 8th Division Captain Shunsui Kyouraku joked.
"Don't make jokes, Captain Kyouraku. I believe that monitoring David Star is fine, but who can decide what rebellion looks like? He isn't loyal to us nor should he be. I have done my own research on him and while he is very strong, you should know that there are groups protecting him in the background. Offending even one of these groups will lead to calamity for all of us," Nanao said.
"Lieutenant Nanao, please elaborate," Yamamoto said.
"Yes! So far, I have discovered two groups that are protecting him: the True God Church and The Twilight Accord. Yesterday night, I received a report from Lieutenant Kiyone that detailed a few events surrounding David Star after the earthquake occurred."
Nanao took out a few stacks of paper and handed them out to the hall's occupants.
"As you can see in the reports, there was a group of humans who tried to rush toward David Star's residence, Roselia Heights, in the middle of the night armed with weapons. However, before they could even get close to the property line, a masked woman with pigtails appeared in front of them and crushed them flat into the ground with ease. The attackers were dressed all in black so their identities are unknown, but the masked woman was wearing the robes of the True God Church's highest authority, the High Oracle."
Once again, the hall was silent.
"Lieutenant Nanao, how sure are you about this information?" Yamamoto asked with a dark expression.
"100% certain."
"I see... How about The Twilight Accord's involvement?"
"Please check the end of the report. It mentions a girl with white skin, white hair, and red eyes appearing next to the High Oracle. I can say with absolutely certainty that the girl who appeared was Shiro, the leader of The Twilight Accord. Judging by the conversation she and the High Oracle had, it seems like Shiro was upset that she couldn't, and I quote, 'have the chance to punish the bad guys.'"
Yamamoto looked over at Aizen and Mayuri with a solemn expression.
"Captain Aizen, Captain Kurotsuchi, you two are forbidden from instigating David Star. In fact, that goes for everyone here! It doesn't matter how strong David Star is now or how strong he will get in the future--antagonizing that church is one thing, but to blatantly go against The Twilight Accord is something I don't wish to imagine. Lieutenants Rangiku and Isane will resume their post in the Human World and form a closer connection with David Star. Everybody else, I will remind you once again, you are forbidden from instigating David Star! If he turns on us, then we respond, but we shall take no pre-emptive actions! Dismissed!"
Many people were shocked to hear Yamamoto's order, but the person who was shocked the most was Aizen.
He was incredibly irritated, but he didn't let it show. He only smiled and nodded before leaving the meeting hall with everyone else.
...
All across the world, many meetings were taking place within various factions to discuss what to do about David.
Luckily, most of them learned about some of the groups protecting David, thus killing their plans immediately.
Back in the penthouse, everyone was in David's room, watching over him as an exhausted Aki had fallen asleep right next to him with her hand on his bare chest.
She had been healing him for hours already and kept passing out from exhaustion, but she kept being stubborn. Every time she woke up, she would continue healing him to provide what little comfort she could before falling back asleep.
"Minori, is she usually like this?" Mio asked the beautiful dark pink-haired woman next to her.
Marin, Tomoe, Sofia, Mio, and Minori were all sitting on the bed in a semi-circle around David and Aki. They had gotten to know each other better throughout the day and quickly became friends.
"Haaa, Aki-chan has a big heart. When we started hearing David-kun's inner voice, I was the only one who was wary. Aki-chan just wanted to keep listening to his voice and the more she heard, the more she wanted to help him with whatever she could. She tries to play it off as her just doing her duty as a school nurse, but David-kun won't even be in our Tenbi School. I think she just subconsciously wants to be around him and doesn't care about the consequences to herself, so long as she can help David-kun."
"We're grateful for that, but... I don't mean to say rude things about husband, but Aki should know that she's essentially throwing herself into the wolf's den without any armor."
"Hahaha! I'm glad you think so, Mio-chan. I think so, too, but I know that Aki-chan wouldn't listen to me if I tried to pull her away. Honestly, Tokisaki-chan only told me to come and didn't even mention Aki-chan, but when I told her what I was doing, she insisted that she should come along."
Minori laughed as she looked at Aki with a smile, wondering just what was going on inside of her head as she took a forced nap to recover her energy.
"Well, I won't try to keep her and husband away from each other, but I will say that you should be prepared. If husband sees either one of you, it wouldn't surprise me if he falls in love or gets infatuated immediately, then tries to capture your and Aki's heart," Mio warned with a shrug.
"Haha, I'll keep that in mind!" Minori said with a bright smile, her laugh causing her massive breasts to jiggle in her jacket.
[Mio] 'Something tells me both her and Aki have the same thoughts... Tsk, I wish I could sleep with husband now. I'm so jealous of Aki!'