Ishida's new mission

"Yo, Ishida," Mayuri called out in his distinct, cold voice, interrupting the somber thoughts that consumed the Quincy. Ishida turned his gaze towards the captain, his eyes narrowing with a mix of caution and curiosity. He had become more aware of Mayuri ever since the latest ‘Quincy-breeding experiment’ ordeal, and now Ishida decided it was best to approach any conversation with Mayuri with caution, aware of the twisted schemes that often lurked within the captain's mind.

"I have a proposition for you," Mayuri continued, a hint of anticipation dancing in his eyes. "I believe it's time to expand my research into the realm of Hueco Mundo, specifically targeting formidable Arrancars like Harribel and Nelliel. I want you to go there together with Nemu to capture them."

Ishida's brow furrowed, his mind racing to comprehend the depths of Mayuri's madness. "You want to capture them as test subjects?" he asked, his voice laced with incredulity.

Mayuri nodded, his lips curling into a sinister smile. "Exactly. I have developed a new batch of soul candies, infused with my soul copy. Once consumed, they will enable me to control their bodies while still allowing them to retain their memories and personalities." Proudly, Mayuri pulled out a pouch from his pocket and poured out the contents – several glimmering pills of freshly-produced Soul Candies.

Ishida's eyes widened in disbelief. "You're insane," he retorted, his voice laced with a mixture of concern and disdain. "Harribel is not someone to be taken lightly. Finding an opening to feed her a Soul Candy during battle is nearly impossible."

Mayuri's gaze hardened, his interest piqued by Ishida's words. "Impossible, you say? Well, that only makes it more intriguing," he replied, his voice dripping with a cold, detached indifference. "Perhaps I overestimated your abilities, then. I though Quincies are especially proud of their skills."

Ishida decided not to be swayed by Mayuri’s provocation and instead shook his head, frustration and disbelief intertwining within him. "I won't be a part of this madness," he declared, his voice resolute.

Mayuri's eyes narrowed, a predatory gleam flickering in his gaze. "Is that so?" he responded, his tone laced with a chilling calmness. "Very well. If you refuse to cooperate willingly, I can always resort to more forceful measures. For example…,” Mayuri paused purposefully to let Ishida feel the tension. “I could put my soul copy inside you. And then it would grant me total control over your body, allowing me to bend your will to my desires. Would you prefer that method, hmm?"

A shiver coursed down Ishida's spine as he contemplated the implications of Mayuri's words. The captain's relentless pursuit of scientific advancement knew no boundaries, sometimes it even traversed madness. And Ishida now found himself standing at the precipice of a treacherous choice. To defy Mayuri meant subjecting himself to the captain's twisted experiments, an outcome he desperately wished to avoid.

Silence hung heavy in the air as Ishida's thoughts churned, torn between his principles and the overwhelming threat before him. In that moment, he realized the gravity of the decision he faced. He could either become a pawn in Mayuri's grand design or stand against him, risking the consequences that would undoubtedly follow.

Mayuri watched Ishida with an unnerving stillness, his eyes burning with an insatiable hunger for control. The fate of the Quincy hung in the balance as the silence stretched on, the weight of their choices pressing down upon them both. Then, finally, Ishida spoke.

A heavy sigh escaped Ishida's lips as he yielded to the twisted fate that awaited him. "Fine," he muttered through clenched teeth, his voice dripping with resentment and disdain. "I'll do it."

Mayuri's eyes gleamed with an eerie satisfaction, his lips curving into a malicious grin. He clapped his hands together, the sound resonating through the dimly lit laboratory. "Ah, excellent choice, Ishida," he declared, his voice filled with twisted delight. "You have made the wise decision. Your compliance shall be rewarded."

Turning his attention to Nemu, who had been silently observing the exchange, Mayuri issued his commands with chilling authority to his Vice-captain. "Nemu! Accompany Ishida to Hueco Mundo," he ordered, his tone leaving no room for argument. "Ensure that Harribel and Nelliel are captured and brought back to me. Spare no effort in completing this task, and do not return until you have succeeded."

Nemu nodded obediently, her emotionless expression betraying no hint of the turmoil that may have lurked beneath. Without a word, she moved to Ishida's side, ready to embark on this perilous mission under Mayuri's watchful gaze.