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Chapter 13 - The power of technology 2: The Female Hunter

Bleach World Los Noches

In Las Noches's dimly lit throne room, Aizen sat calmly in his high-backed chair, his ever-present serene smile masking the sharpness of his thoughts. The pale moonlight of Hueco Mundo filtered through the vast hall as Szayelaporro Granz entered, bowing low before his master. 

"My Lord," Szayelaporro began, his voice as smooth as ever though tinged with a hint of unease.

 "I've completed the summary of my experience on the second floor. As we suspected, the floor is completely different from the first." Hearing this, Aizen looked over at Grimmjow. When Aizen only sent Szayelaporro, Grimmjow was upset and wouldn't stop complaining.

"Any spiritual or supernatural abilities are sealed upon entering, rendering even the most formidable Arrancar powerless. Furthermore, all physical strength is reduced to that of a mere human." He paused, his tone growing slightly upset.

"Even our reiatsu fades the moment we step inside. It seems like the purpose of the second floor is to force us to complete the floor without using our supernatural abilities." 

Aizen nodded slightly, his eyes half-closed as he absorbed the report. "Interesting," he murmured, his voice calm but deliberate.

"And the creatures that inhabit this area?" 

Szayelaporro adjusted his glasses again. "I'm not sure of their names, My guess is just like the first floor, we would need to kill one, then the tower would give us points and the names of the creatures. But from their actions, I've come to a brief analysis of them.

They are hunters, highly skilled, and incredibly intelligent. Their technology surpasses anything we've encountered in the human world. They seem to thrive in a different world and take advantage of our weakened state, hunting us like prey. They hunt not for sustenance but for sport, targeting the strongest and most dangerous individuals. It is... unsettling how methodical they are." Szayelaporro hesitated for a moment before continuing, his voice quieter now.

"There is one more detail, Lord Aizen. I witnessed one of these creatures encounter two human children. One had white hair, the other green. Strangely, the creature did not attack them. It simply observed them and moved on. I found this... unusual." Aizen's smile grew faintly as he opened his eyes fully, his gaze sharp and calculating.

" Tell me, Szayelaporro, you said they were hunters, correct? Hunting for enjoyment and not for substance." Aizen leaned onto his right arm and looked at Szayelaporro, who began to ponder over Aizen's question.

" Yes, Lord Aizen." He replied, still confused about where he was going with this. A few other Espada and Arrancars there were also confused. Gin and Kaname already understood, and only 4 others besides them understood where Aizen was going. They were Espada number 1 Starrk, Espada Number 2 Barragan, Espada number 3 Harribel, and Espada number 4 Ulquiorra.

" Tell Szayelaporro, is there any fun in hunting weak prey? Would you, if you were one of them, find killing a bug exciting?" Szayelaporro and the rest were enlightened, many now wished to challenge the Yaujta and kill them. 

" Szayelaporro, spend some time creating weapons that don't rely on any reiatsu but just on technology. Ulquiorra and Starrk, you, too, will enter the tower and try to discover anything else." With that, Aizen ended the meeting with all the Arrancars and left to go to the human world. Aizen planned on stealing some of their human technology. 

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Archipelago region 

Maki, Erza, Gon, Killua, Law, and Mayuri all stood over the dead body of a Predator. They weren't the ones that killed it, but they were the ones to find the body. The dead predator had a giant cut on his stomach, showing whoever killed it did it by cutting open its stomach and watching it bleed to death. 

" What a fascinating being." Mayuri, standing over the body, had a smile on his face as he examined the Yautja's dead body. 

" Is it me, or does his smile creep anyone else out?" Maki looked at Mayuri as he put the blood and body parts of the Yautja inside glass bottles and a small container. 

" These mad scientists always creep me out." Erza frowned as he watched Mayuri. But as the group let their guard down, they didn't notice in the distance a pair of glowing eyes shining for a moment. The figure hiding and watching began to make a move as they ran towards the group. 

" Hmm, Someone is coming from that way!" Gon's nose smelled blood and a strange smell coming from behind them and heading their way. The group all took out their weapons. Killua grabbed the Yautja's wristblade, and gon grabbed the spear. The figure stopped moving and looked at Gon for a second before revealing itself. The figure was a Yautja, but unlike the rest, this one was smaller and a feminine figure, wearing the typical Yautja armor but also wearing tribal like female clothes. Her mask reassembled a shark, and she had the typical Yautja equipment, but in her hands were 2 sharp long daggers. 

" Well, call me crazy, but I think she might've been the one to kill the big guy on the floor." Killua guessed she was the one that killed and left the other Yautja based on the cuts on his body and the stomach wound. (A.N. I'm calling this female Yautja Shark based on her shark mask.) 

The Yautja, now known as Shark, wasted no time. She lunged forward, closing the distance with frightening speed. The group barely had a moment to react before she was already upon them. Killua swung the wristblade, but Shark jumped over the strike and drove a dagger into his right arm. He gritted his teeth, stepping back before the wound could go any deeper.

Erza rushed in next with her sword. Shark parried with her dagger and spun around, slamming a foot into Erza's stomach, sending her stumbling backward. She crashed into the sand, coughing. Law tried to step in and grab Shark, but she twisted out of his reach and delivered a sharp elbow to his ribs, making him stagger.

Gon came next, thrusting the stolen spear at her. She weaved around his attacks with ease before grabbing the spear mid-thrust and yanking it forward, pulling him off balance. Before he could recover, she delivered a brutal punch to his stomach, sending him tumbling back.

Maki charged in next, swinging a staff with both hands. Shark blocked the first strike, but the second came too fast. It clipped her shoulder, making her snarl. She retaliated with a vicious slice from her dagger, cutting across Maki's arm. She barely flinched, swinging again, but Shark dodged and drove her knee into Maki's stomach before slamming her elbow into the back of her head, sending her to the ground.

Mayuri had been watching the whole time, grinning. He suddenly lunged forward with a small blade, trying to slash her. Shark sidestepped and lashed out, slicing his arm open. He merely chuckled and backed away, but she didn't give him the chance to try anything else. With a flick of her wrist, she launched a net from her gauntlet. It expanded in mid-air, wrapping around him and tightening instantly. He fell to the ground, pinned as the net dug into his flesh.

The group struggled to their feet, wounded, but they weren't ready to give up. Shark tilted her head, observing them. They were skilled, but they were uncoordinated, unfamiliar with each other's movements. She was using that against them.

Erza wiped blood from her mouth, gripping her sword tighter. "We're not done yet."

Shark let out a low, guttural sound, like laughter. She tightened her grip on her daggers and prepared to finish what she had started.

Shark's form shimmered and then vanished completely. The group tensed, scanning their surroundings, but the only sound was the distant crashing of waves. Gon sniffed the air, trying to smell her. Then, without warning, Gon let out a cry as deep gashes appeared across his side. Shark flickered into view just long enough for them to see her retract her blade before she disappeared again.

Killua barely had time to react before he felt something sharp graze his back. He twisted around, slashing with his wristblade, but Shark was already gone. The air was thick with tension, and each breath felt heavier as they tried to predict where she would strike next.

Erza lunged forward, swinging her sword in a wide arc, but her blade met only air. A split second later, Shark reappeared behind her, slamming the hilt of her dagger into the back of Erza's head. She stumbled forward, dazed, before collapsing onto her hands and knees. Shark vanished once more.

Law turned sharply, gripping his sword tightly. "Stay close! Don't give her any openings!"

Maki gritted her teeth, scanning the area. "Easier said than done."

Killua's mind raced. This wasn't just an ambush. There was something methodical about it. He thought back to the first Yautja they had found—the one Shark had left behind. It hadn't been a mistake or a sign of mercy. She had left the body there deliberately, a lure to bring them here. But why? What was she after?

He barely had time to process his thoughts before a sharp pain shot through his leg. He collapsed onto one knee, blood seeping from a fresh wound. Shark materialized for a moment, her mask tilted slightly as if assessing his condition. Then she disappeared again before he could retaliate.

Gon forced himself up, gripping his spear, but Shark reappeared behind him. In a flash, she struck the back of his knee with the hilt of her dagger, sending him crashing down before driving her blade deep into his shoulder. He screamed in pain before she twisted the weapon and yanked it free.

Law lunged, aiming for her midsection, but she sidestepped at the last moment and slammed her knee into his stomach. The air left his lungs in a choked gasp, and before he could recover, she brought the hilt of her dagger down against the side of his head, knocking him to the ground.

Mayuri, still tangled in the net, let out a chuckle. "Fascinating... She's not just fighting—she's playing with us. She's getting a twisted enjoyment from this."

Killua's breathing was ragged as he struggled to stand. Shark was toying with them, wearing them down. He clenched his fists, forcing himself to stay focused. There had to be a way to turn this fight around before she picked them off one by one.

Shark flickered into view again, standing over Erza, her blade poised to finish her off. Killua's eyes narrowed. If they were going to survive this, they had to act now. Shark vanished once more, disappearing into the air. The wind blew from the east, carrying the salty scent of the sea. Gon instinctively sniffed the air, catching the faint trace of Shark's scent. It was strong, but it was moving, heading straight toward Law.

" Tattoo Man, Watch out!" Gon yelled at the top of his voice as he struggled to stand up. Law tensed up, waiting for her attack, but felt something hitting his foot. When he looked, he saw it was her mask. At the same time, Shark appeared in front of Mayuri, her daggers slashing his throat, killing him.

' She used Gon's sense of smell against us by throwing her helmet towards the other guy while she attacked the creepy scientist. Who is this woman?!' Killua looked at Sharks exposed sharp, angular features, glowing yellow eyes, mandibles flaring from her face, and dark braided hair and tribal markings across her skin.

Maki and Erza both charged toward Shark but ran and jumped over the 2 of them and went for Gon, who was struggling to stand up. Killua ran over to try to help Gon, but Shark thrust her dagger into gon, killing him, and she did the same to Killua.

[ As time stops, the Author and Noah appear floating in mid air wearing suits and showing a professional smile. 

Dear readers, here at the Divine Tower, we make sure none of the tower's participants experience any trauma due to their repeated deaths and, at times, gruesome deaths. We also don't condone any form of child abuse. Now, back to chapter.] 

Law, Maki, and Erza all stood next to each other, sweat dripping down their brow as they prepared to fight to their last breath. All 3 charged toward her. Shark used the plasma blaster on her shoulder to send a blast striking the floor, causing an explosion and sending the 3 flying into the air and landing on the floor. She jumped into the air and landed next to law, she grabbed his sword and sent it into his heart and watched him die. Next, she attacked Maki. As she staggered to her feet, she used her daggers to make two major cuts and let Maki bleed out. Lastly, Shark kicked Erza towards the floor and used Erza's sword to stab into her like Law and watched her die. Once all of them were dead, she looked up into the air and let out a high-pitched roar.

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For the Next month, the people from different worlds entered the tower, exploring the new world and fighting Yaujta. It wasn't until after a 1 month and 3 days after the second floor was open when something significant happened. Both inside and outside a tower, a blue screen appeared, showing a scene.

[ A Tower participant has made an achievement, being the first to kill an Elder Yautja.]

In the desert region, a towering figure clad in a metallic suit of armor with a flowing green cape and a fearsome iron mask stood over a large grey-skinned Yautja, beside a broken plasma caster, a massive axe, and a spider-shaped mask.

" Is That?!" Reed stood up from his seat in the lab, looking at the screen. Next to him were Susan, Johnny, and Ben.

" Doom!" Susan yelled out as they watched Dr.Doom standing over the dead Yaujta Elder. 

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