jychan: I don't own Bleach! In fact, this would be my first fanfic with Bleach!!! So, please don't sue me!!!
1. Black as Ebony
"Good work, Yukinobu Nadeshiko. I can't believe you're the one doing Matsumoto's work."
I glanced at my taichou, Hitsugaya Toushirou while giving a smile,
"It is fine Hitsugaya-taichou. I have finished my job earlier and as usual, I thought that I should help you with your workload. After all, that is why there are subordinates like me."
I replied as he nodded and sighed,
"And if I'm not wrong, today would be Kurosaki Karin-san's birthday. I suppose you should hurry, Hitsugaya-taichou."
I added as the taichou nodded while he took something from his drawer,
A red box.
"Are you sure, Yukinobu?"
"Hai. I'll be able to do your documents, taichou. Believe me."
I replied as he nodded and left, after saying,
"Arigato Yukinobu."
I sighed as I sat down on the couch,
"Matsumoto-fukutaichou, you can stop hiding now, you know."
I said as I heard a crash,
"Mou! Nadeshiko-chan! How come you can always track me whenever I hide? Are my skills degrading?"
Matsumoto Rangiku-fukutaichou appeared in front of me as I sat down on Hitsugaya-taichou's chair,
"Iee. It's just that I've been good with detecting reiatsu, especially the reiatsu of those who I have encountered with already, fukutaichou."
I replied as I started on the paperwork,
"How did you get taichou to get out of his paperwork?"
"One information about Kurosaki Karin-san did it. It seems it's her birthday today and Hitsugaya-taichou wanted to propose to her."
She nodded at my response then said,
"EH? Hitsugaya-taichou will propose to Karin-chan already? Sugoyi! One reason to celebrate with sake! Banzai!!!"
I rolled my eyes on her testimony,
"Ja, Nadeshiko-chan!"
She said as she left me alone in Hitsugaya-taichou's office.
Great. Now, I'll have to forge someone's signature.
I arrived at the Barracks where I live. And no, I don't have a home to go to. I'm a Barrack's Girl, so despite having a high rank in the 10th Division, I can't have a house. Because one would really cost much. I'm not part of some high-ranking family.
In fact, I came from Rukongai, from the 4th District, so my District's pretty calm and silent, although there are some criminals... But heck, they're not that many around there. It's just that cleaner souls stay at that District.
I changed into a yukata since my shinigami clothes are somewhat sticky and soiled already. Luckily, I have lots of spare ones, so, I don't have to worry. The reason why I had to buy lots of these clothes is because due to my rank in the 10th Division. Being in a high rank means there are lots of assignments that would be assigned to you. Sometimes, I hate being in the 4th Seat, but then, I love the number 4. Shi. Another meaning for Shi would be death.
I remember the reason why I first became a Shinigami. It was to find out who massacred my adoptive family. I could still remember the day when I found them dead in our house back in the 4th District. It was bloody. If only I was there earlier, I would have done something so that they would have not been massacred.
I sighed on the memory. It has been years since I became a shinigami. It was a bit later after the Winter War. Although it was win, it was still a big lose not only for Seireitei, but to everyone in Soul Society. Some districts in Rukongai were damaged and also a part in Seireitei.
Gotei 13 also had a big lose. Several taichous' and fukutaichous' have died. The previous 7th Division taichou: Komamura Sajin, the 12th Division taichou: Kurotsuchi Mayuri, the 1st Division's fukutaichou: Sasakibe Chojiro, and 4th Division's fukutaichou: Kotetsu Isane.
I sighed. Would I be able to practice my bankai today or not? And yes, I have already achieved my bankai. But this has been a secret to everyone. Because if I ever reveal that I have achieved my bankai, I would be leaving 10th Division. I do not definitely want to leave my current division. I guess this is what they mean by being 'too attached' with my Division.
I stared at the sky. It was pretty late and was nice because most people would be asleep and would not notice if I practice my bankai.
I looked for my zanpakutou, which was black as ebony. Kurohime. I smirked as I took it before I shunpo-d to another place.
"Kurohime, appear in front of me."
I called unto my zanpakutou as she materialized into a woman,
"Doushite, Nadeshiko?"
"You know why I called you."
"And that is?"
"Are you being sarcastic?"
I heard her chuckle as I rolled my eyes,
"Of course not, Nadeshiko. But I enjoy playing with you. So, should we start now?"
I nodded in response,
"Shikai first."
I said as she nodded,
"Satsu, Kurohime."
"Nadeshiko, you can go to bankai mode already."
I nodded before I sighed,
"Bankai. Sh-"
"Dare ka?"
I turned to see none other than the 6th Division Taichou, Kuchiki Byakuya.
"Kuchiki-taichou. Sumimase. I didn't know that you were there. I was just training here while thinking that there was no one else here, besides me."
I said as I closed my eyes,
"Training?"
"Hai, Kuchiki-taichou. I was apparently, training my bankai."
"Is that so? And you are?"
"Yukinobu Nadeshiko. 4th Seat of the 10th Division, under Hitsugaya-taichou."
I replied as I sheathed my zanpakutou,
"I see."
He said as he turned around,
"Chotto matte, Kuchiki-taichou. If you must, please don't mention anyone that I have achieved my bankai. Onegaishimasu."
I said as I grabbed a part of his haori,
"I'll see about that."
He said as I let go of his haori, while he shunpo-d.
Damn it.
If I only have been careful, then Kuchiki-taichou might have not caught me while I was training.
I sat down on the ground before I stood up and shunpo-d back to the Barracks.
I need some sleep.
jychan: My first fanfic for Bleach... Wooo!!! I can't help but make another story... Btw, Kurohime means 'Black Princess',... Satsu means kill or murder... Ja nah!!!
