~Prologue
"Squad 10 is to be stationed in the world of the living until further notice." Yamamoto's voice boomed throughout the hall. Toshiro nodded his head in acceptance before shunpoing away. He met five of his seated officers at the senkaimon; Matsumoto was to stay behind to watch over the division and monitor the progress of those in the world of the living. The captain and his crew stepped through the gates of the senkaimon, hell butterflies fluttering before them. The gate at the other end opened up and the group walked through to stand over Karakura Town.
The captain's voice rang out, "Alright split up and head to your designated locations. As soon as you spot one of these new hollows, contact the rest of us. We don't know how strong they are so don't take any chances."
When the others had taken their leave, Hitsugaya alone stood motionless, casting his gaze out across the city below him, lost in thought. 'These new hollows are like nothing we've ever seen. They exhibit entirely new powers and seem to have a different objective...' The white-haired captain let out a frustrated sigh and absently rubbed his temples. 'I have a feeling that this won't end well...'