Four months after the defeat of Sosuke Aizen, the soul-society slowly recovered from the great war with much difficulty. Many had been fatally injured and would have perished if not for the vigor of the fourth company's members as well as the relentless determination of the main factor in assisting them: Orihime Inoue. All residents of the soul-society and its surrounding districts were called upon to aid in the reconstruction of Karakura town, the very place in which the battle was waged against Aizen and his army. A great deal of the soul-society's task force, the soul reapers that were commanded by their division captains, had fallen in the war and a great urgency rose up caused by the drastic decease in soul eaters. Many of the soul-reapers assigned to various parts of Japan had died and that put many lost souls at risk of becoming hollow or falling prey to them. Because of this, an immediate gathering of soul-society captains had been called for to decide the course of action that was to dictate further events.
Said captains had fought valiantly in the war along with their fellow subordinates, and had been inflicted with many scars both physical and emotional. Friends were set upon each other, and by the deception of Aizen's power a young captain nearly killed one of his own. The damage done by Aizen was horrific, but the integrity and valor of the soul-society remained unwavering. In the meeting room of the captains captain-general Yamamoto stood before his comrades with a heavy heart, yet he knew that each of those who had fallen would wish for the strength of the soul-society would stand strong, so he gathered himself for their sake.
"it has been some time since the winter war's passing," each of the captains nodded their heads gravely," and we have persevered for the good of the soul-society, yet it pains me to admit that we have lost many of whom we once knew. Thus the threat of countless souls falling to hollows has appeared and no matter how much we may wish it not to be, we are severely weakened. Silence was ever present as the captains acknowledged this fact.
"As of now Karakura town is nearing complete structural recovery, but those charged with maintaining many areas of Japan have perished and left a major hazard."A thick gloom befell the captains as they still yet mourned over their lost comrades. "because of this I have considered and come to one single option that may lessen this burden."
This caught the attention of the captains who had believed no such thing existed. "What would that be?" inquired captain of the fourth company, Retsu Unohana.
"Yes indeed," included Mayuri Kurotsuchi, the head of research and developement for the soul-society as well as the twelfth division's captain."What plan do you have to do just that?"
Yamamoto sighed heavily and spoke with a hint of worry in his voice, "I have come to the decision of whether or not to enlist the assistance of foreign soul-reapers."
"foreign aid!?" blurted Byakuya Kuchiki, captain of the sixth company, " such an action would go against the tr--!!"
"traditional teachings crumbled to worthless ramblings by the threat Sosuke Aizen posed! His treachery rendered any code of conduct the ancient laws demanded merely words!' Yamamoto's heavy tone caused the captains to grimace, " the world has evolved leaving such rules that could so easily be disregarded obsolete!"
the majority of the captains took heed of this fact and virtually all of them understood the effect of such a massive reformation. Others such as Byakuya who held traditional laws above all else would no doubt oppose the idea of foreigners aiding any task what-so-ever, but that paled in comparison to the importance of the safety needed by lost souls.
Despite his will to refuse, Byakuya knew that such changes were eventual, " I yield, and agree. The modernization of the soul-society will perhaps benefit all who reside both inside of its walls and out."
Yamamoto's nod reassured the nobleman and cleared his throat as he faced the rest of his subordinates. "Both the North American and British soul-societies have gladly accepted the request for relief work and are sending two of their high ranking soul-reapers to assist in the recovery. They are expected to be at the western gate within an hour's time and will be needing escorts upon their arrival. Captain Hitsugaya."
"Yes captain-general?" asked the young, white-haired boy attentively.
"You are to greet these two along with captains Ukitake and Soi-Fon. I expect that many residents of the south Rukongai will panic if they do not have the security of a few captains at the ready. See to it that no conflicts should ever come to be."
"Yes sir!" the three simultaneously bowed and Yamamoto concluded the meeting, "It will be done!"
Exiting the chamber, the captains pondered the reaction of others and how they would take to the upcoming change for the soul-society. Soi-Fon contemplated on how her ex-superior would handle such a matter, would she not have been banished, while the other two hoped that Zaraki Kenpachi wouldn't demand a fight with either of the foreigners. however, both knew the likeliness of that happening...the chances a snowball had in hell were equal to such.