Road to Ruin

Chapter 3: And then there were none

A/N: Hello everyone! My apologies for the late upload, I was sick this week and as such couldn't finish the chapter on Saturday. I'm already starting the fourth, it's likely it'll be ready sooner than this one. Thanks for reading! 😊

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Chapter 3: And then there were none

Number of Quincy Casualties:

The continent of Africa: 50,000
The continent of South America: 100,000
The continent of North America: 100,000
The continent of Asia: 200,000
The continent of Europe: 500,000

Total: 950,000/ 1,000,000

Sosuke stared at the bulletin in front of him. The quantity of the numbers was overwhelming, and a part of him felt like nothing had been achieved.

The war had passed in what felt like a blink of an eye. Why wouldn't it? He was a child. His only concern should be playing with his toys and secretly taking cookies from the kitchen's jar.

"I know. Seems like a small number, but trust me it would've been smaller had it not been for you."

"...I guess it was to be expected. All the same, I am glad there were many survivors."

Hanabira didn't say anything. She picked Sosuke up in his arms, she always did that when he was upset. "Let's go, I'll take you somewhere nice."

"Where are we going?"

"Karakura Province."

***
He had to take a breath in awe, the mansion in front of them was beautiful. The cream and white walls were tall and had pretty adorned windows, the traditional roof was grey and combined perfectly with the soft colors.

A man was already waiting for them, he had long black hair and wore a white and blue kimono. "Hanabira, we have been expecting you."He then noticed Aizen and smiled. "I presume this is your child."

"Yes, this is Sosuke. He was the one who created the tracking device."

"Then I must be thanking you little one. My family has survived thanks to your mother's action and your ability to provide the tools for her to do so."

He did not expect that response, Sosuke nodded in acknowledgment feeling slightly flustered. Hajime led them inside into a pretty room. A girl was waiting for them with tea. She had long orange hair and the same kimono as Hajime.

"This is Hitomi Kurosaki, she's the head of the Kurosaki clan, and also my lovely wife," Hajime told him. "Darling, our guests are here."

Hitomi turned around and smiled. "Hello, Hana-san. I see you've brought your son." Hitomi bent down and ruffled his hair. "Hello, Sosuke. Your mother has told us a lot about you,"

He felt flustered yet again, although he was beyond happy his mother would praise him whenever she went. Hitomi stood up and addressed Hanabira directly, her expression changed rapidly from joy to sadness. "I know it must be done, still I will miss it."

Hanabira placed a hand on her shoulder. "I am sorry, but this is the only way I can save you."

"What are you going to do?" Sosuke asked.