Chapter 1: The era of peace.

20 years have past since the traitorous shinigami Sosuke Aizen was defeated along with his army of Hollows known as the Espada. The world of soul society has undergone an era of peace, the substitute soul reaper known as Ichigo Kurosaki has now been made Captain of the third division of the Gotei 13; for his experience in the field and extreme value to the shinigami. Ichigo's sister Karin Kurosaki is now the 3rd seated officer in the third division, having been trained in the art of swordsmanship and how to control her spiritual power by her father Isshin.

Soul society isn't the only world that has undergone changes. On earth the boy known as Uryu Ishida has continued his life as a quincy and recruited many into the clan, including the young girl Tastuki Arisawa who is now married the Quincy. Sado Yasatora has trained his unique power under his new master Kenpachi Zaraki and has gained considerable strength, enough even to take down a hollow of Vasto Lorde strength.

The Vaizards have been appointed to the squads left unaccommodated by a captain; Shinji Hirako has been appointed captain of the fifth division along with Hiyori sarugaki as his 3rd seat, Kensei Muguruma has been appointed to squad 9 as captain with Mashiro Kuna as his 3rd seat. Tatsufusa Enjoji from squad eight has been move from his position as third seat and has been apointed to the fifth seat, the new third seat will be taken by Lisa Yadomaru. Hachigen Ushoda has been appointed to the fourth division as chief healer, the Vaizards Rojuro Otoribashi and Love Aikawa have been transferred to the zero division to serve as guards to the king.

*In soul society*

It is early in the morning and a captains meeting is taking place.

"Ichigo!" Kenpachi said.

"Kenpachi. What is it that you want?"

"It looks like you have gotten even stronger than i have, i must say that i am impressed." Kenpachi said smiling.

"Really now and where are you going with this?"

"Haha! How about we have a little deathmatch? For old times sake eh? I wanna how much you have grown since our last battle."

"Oh man Kenpachi just stop with this stuff okay!? I don't want to fight you!"

"You don't have a choice Ichigo KUROSAKI!!!!!!" Kenpachi charges towards ichigo whilst inside the meeting hall.

"kenpachi stop this!" Ichigo pleaded to save his embarrassment, whilst holding up his sword to defend himself.

"Hado #4, Byakurai!" A shot of lightning seperates Kenpachi from Ichigo resulting in Kenpachi to withdraw. "Such brute strength Kenpachi, you should really know how to control your emotions." Byakuya spoke calmly.

"Well look at you mister noble. Looks like Gin isn't here to stop me from killing you anymore." Kenpachi said, sheathing his sword.

"Please I could kill you with one hand behind my back."

"Is that a fact?"

"Enough!" The captain commander approaches and everyone immediately attends to their positions. "We are here to discuss matters that need attending to and not to be ripping each others throats out. You are captains not children!" Yammamoto spoke with disgust. "Now we need a new shinigami to watch over Karakura town but due to the majority of them having spiritual awareness, you will not need a gigai." Yammamoto clearly stated.

"Captain sir! Might i suggest Ichigo Kuosaki for this assignment? His family is down on earth and he has proven his skill many times over. The people of Karakura should have no trouble in having him stay there for a while." Captain Ukitake said boldly.

"A wise suggestion Jushiro. What do you say in this Ichigo?"

"I will go. It should be great for the people of Karakura to know that their protector is someone they know and can trust." Ichigo said.

"Very well then, Ichigo Kurosaki will be assigned to the real world in the town of Karakura. A senkaimon will be prepared for you by tomorrow. This meeting has concluded." Yammamoto returns to his quarters, the other captains do the same.

"Your lucky you are going to earth Ichigo but I'll still be here when you get back!" Kenpachi said.

"Yeah so will my blade to your throat." Ichigo threatened.

"Hehe, I like it Kurosaki. I will look forward to it" Kenpachi said with a smug look on his face.