(This story takes place shortly after the events of the Fullbring Arc and will be as if the Thousand Year Blood War Arc never occurs. I do not own Bleach's manga or anime or any part of the series. This is a creative work inspired by the original works of Tite Kubo. All credit for any characters already introduced in the series go to him alone. Please support the source material)
The sun was shining high in the sky. It was the early afternoon in the Seireitei. The Captain Commander was sitting in his office working his way through mountains of paperwork as his subordinates came in and out of the Squad 1 Barracks.
Meanwhile, Soi Fon, Captain of Squad 2 was busy giving a demonstration on proper hand-to-hand combat techniques, although it was really just an excuse to beat up on poor Omaeda.
The new Captain of Squad 3, who also happened to be the former Captain of Squad 3, Rose, was sitting drinking tea and lecturing, while Izuru sat absentmindedly staring out the window.
Unohana and Hachigen were observing Isane and a few other 4th Squad members practice their Kido at the Squad 4 Barracks.
Shinji, now the Captain of Squad 5 once again, was running away from Hiyori, who was supposed to be at her own Squad's Barracks. Instead she chose to attack him verbally and physically for no reason, while Hinamori ran back and forth trying to stop the two from trashing the Squad 5 Barracks.
Over at the 6th Squad Barracks, Byakuya and Renji were sparring as Byakuya calmly lectured Renji on attaining further mastery of his Bankai.
As for Squad 7, Komamura was visiting Tosen's grave as Love tagged along while Iba sat on the roof of the Squad 7 Barracks drinking sake with Ikkaku.
Squad 8's business consisted of Nanao and Lisa angrily scolding Kyoraku for his unwanted "advances" as he laughed and easily evaded capture.
At Squad 9's Barracks Kensei was busy training Hisagi to learn Bankai as Mashiro giggled and harassed them both from the sidelines, making it difficult to concentrate on training.
Toshiro Hitsugayu was attempting to wake an unconscious Rangiku who had already passed out from too much sake at two in the afternoon at the 10th Squad Barracks.
Kenpachi had just easily defeated every member of his Squad bare-handed while they used their Zanpakuto as Yachiru made fun of Yumichika's hair and simply laughed as he drew his Zanpakuto and chased her around angrily at the Squad 11 Barracks.
Mayuri was busy analyzing data he had recently collected as Nemu stood silently at his side, waiting for him to order her to assist with something.
Lastly, Ukitake was taking a nap as Rukia trained outside the Squad 13 Barracks and Sentaro and Kiyone sit quietly staring at their Captain as he slept.
In the Human World, Ichigo was staring out the classroom window as he wondered what was going on in the Soul Society. Only two weeks ago they had defeated Ginjo and Xcution, but everything was already back to how it was before the appearance of the mysterious Fullbringers.
Orihime sat quietly as she tried to pay attention to the lesson instead of daydreaming about Ichigo. She somehow managed to remain focused until the bell rang.
Uryu had skipped school to train his Quincy powers at Urahara's shop, due to his damaged pride at being tricked so easily by Tsukishima. Chad was also absent and was likely with Uryu for the very same reason.
Back in Soul Society an alarm sounded and Mayuri's attention snapped from the test tube in front of him to the sound of Akon's voice as he sent out an alert that the Senkaimon had been forcibly opened and a small group of unknown intruders had broken into the Rukongai.
The alarm caught the attention of the entire Gotei 13 as the non-seated officers were ordered to standby on guard and all Captain-class Shinigami were ordered to report to the Captain Commander.
Although Hiyori, Mashiro, Lisa, Love, and Hachigen weren't Captains or Vice-Captains they were all easily Captain-class and waited with the Vice-Captains while the Captains met with Yamamoto.
"We have received notice that an unknown group are trespassing in Soul Society!" boomed Yamamoto, "Captain Kyoraku, Captain Ukitake, and Captain Kuchiki, you will stand-by and guard the Seireitei." The three captains nodded, acknowledging their orders.
"Captain Kurotsuchi, you will return to Squad 12 to track and analyze the intruders." Mayuri grinned sadistically as he thought of how he would extract information out of the intruders once they were captured.
"Captain Soi Fon, Captain Komamura, and Captain Zaraki are to intercept the enemy." Soi Fon and Komamura nodded as Zaraki left without being dismissed, wanting to be the first one to encounter the enemy.
"Captain Unohana will return to the Squad 4 Barracks to prepare for potential wounded." Unohana simply responded with "Yes Sir."
"Captain Hirako, Captain Otoribashi, and Captain Muguruma shall go investigate the site of the intrusion." The three Captains exchanged glances with each other as they were glad to be able to work together in Soul Society after all these years.
"Lastly I want Captain Hitsugaya to head to the World of the Living immediately to fetch Kurosaki in case his strength is needed." "Understood Commander," replied Toshiro.
"All Lieutenants are to report to their respective Barracks and prepare for full combat while remaining on stand-by. Dismissed!" Yamamoto slammed his cane down signaling the meeting was adjourned, and instantly the remaining eleven Captains used Shunpo to disappear to their tasks.
The Captain Commander looked at his Lieutenant, Chojuro and nodded before Chojuro vanished to tell the other Lieutenants and Vizards their orders.
"I hope we will have no need for Kurosaki's Zanpakuto…" sighed Yamamoto. "And I hope I shall not have to draw my Ryujin Jakka as well…"
