=====<br/>Uako Kinme<br/>07:10<br/>7th Squad Barracks<br/>Grounds<br/>=====<br/><br/>(I'll pull this back a little if someone actually wants to stop Uako from leaving the scene so quickly.)<br/><br/>Uako lands roughly, suddenly appearing as a crumpled mass of robes still rolling on the grounds just outside 7th Squad's Barracks.  She grumbles, pulling herself to her feet, her leg sore.  Her Shikai can increase her power output exponentially, but that doesn't make for soft landings.  Two of her Shinigami run out to greet her, unsettled at how rough she looks.  She smirks at them, waving them away from helping her and motioning them toward the door as she marches to the Barracks.<br/><br/>"Full report."<br/>"Everyone is accounted for, sir.  Your orders to remain here and prepare for war have been obeyed."<br/>"Fuck."<br/>"..Sir?"<br/>"Nothing.  How's the equipping status?"<br/>"Everyone has standard tools.  Lower seats have a Nine Pack-"<br/>"-Make sure everyone but the Lieutenant and I have those, and get the more subtle communicators out." she says to the first Shinigami as she enters the building, her Squad seeing her and standing to attention.  Nodding to the second, she whispers: "Go get me Fronteriza Dorada."<br/>The second Shinigami looks worriedly at her, and then dashes down the hall.  Nine Packs are her own invention: an extra battery of spiritual power that Uako trusts to make even her less-than-10 seats into a decent threat.  Another popular toy she's passed to her squad.<br/>"7th Squad!  We're dealing with at least one Menos Adjuchas.  Its only known ability is to disappear completely almost instantaneously."  A few of her squad begin cursing and murmuring at that, which makes Uako smile.  "I know, right.  Imagine the fun I had."  And then scowling again.  "Anyhow.  We expect a diversion.  I've been instructed to proceed to the South Gate.  Captains Togashi, Corin, and Ryou will be maintaining the other three.  That leaves the weak points at the Semi-Cardinals.  I want four volunteers, and I want Ragahashi in the middle as communicator.  Don't bother telling other squads, let the Chain of Command handle that.<br/>"Now, I don't have to tell you this, but an Adjuchas is enough to make Captain Corin burn some calories.  You are not. To. Engage.  If you see active hostiles, you set the flare on the ground and you get out of there before it fires.  The two Captains on either side will probably pincer it.  In addition, if you see evidence of hostiles gathering, you will be using Kidou communications.  Send to me first, and then to Ragahashi.  I'll be communicating with the Captain-Commander directly.<br/>"Everyone else, this corner of the wall and the space inside it is your primary responsibility.  Sastu will be at the gate: take his orders if he gives them; follow your Lieutenant otherwise.  Get your V-8, throw some Metal on, and prepare to go all out!"<br/>The 7th Squad starts cheering, which makes Uako grin hugely.  At that moment, the Shinigami comes running up with a huge, ghostly white sword tipped with golden blades.  The same sword she carried back from her Bankai demonstration.  She feels sentimental, seeing it.  She grips it tightly, hearing something like a hundred people yelling in the distance at the back of her skull, and moves toward the door.<br/><br/>Whenever she holds Fronteriza Dorada, she feels focused.  Her own journey with Utsurikawari Hebi was a challenge, but now she feels close to it.  Sort of like a student and a teacher, even though the roles shift constantly.  But next to Fronteriza..  Even though she would never tell anyone this, it makes her feel like a child.  A tiny, humble guide to a tremendous mass of energy.  Because of that, whenever she carries it into battle, she is more motivated, cherishing the ability to use a powerful weapon that is not part of herself.<br/>There is a slot in the white sword, just large enough to fit Utsurikawari Hebi into it.  Still attached to her upper arm by the snake hilt, it gives her weapons an almost futuristic look.  Taking a deep breath, she activates her Flash again, and is soon soaring through the air heading to the South Gate.  It will be a few minutes before she can get there, and a few more before her Squad mobilizes.  It should be enough, regardless.<br/><br/>Remembering her squad cheering at her words.. it makes her feel like laughing again.