It's fun to play in the world that Tite Kubo and Masashi Kishimoto have created and they get the credit. I do not own any characters but the OC.
Thanks for taking a peak at what I have been working on for about three months. I was inspired by another writer to write this story. Thanks rulerofwind.
This is a Bleach/Naruto crossover. Placed after the winter war (for Bleach) and after the rescue of Gaara (for Naruto).
Dreams and Changes
Suna - Gaara
"Daddy, Daddy!" cried a small girl. "Momma said that we could come and meet you when you came back." I knelt down to pick up the little girl, who had black hair with red streaks in it and bright green eyes. "Have you been good?" I asked.
"Of course she has and she's been playing with Kiyoto and Risa. We've missed you," said my wife. I looked up to see a boy with red hair and black streaks in his hair and brown eyes, playing with a sand cat.
"Dad! Look at what I taught Risa to do!" said the boy. "Risa, jump!" he cried. Risa meowed, and then jumped up to sit on the boy's shoulder. "That is very impressive." I said.
"Kiyoto, why don't you and Hazuki run along and play, I'm sure your father is tired from his mission." The children ran off giggling with the cat chasing after them. "I have missed you too." I said as I pulled my wife into a hug.
"Gaara. Gaara? Are you awake?" Temari asked.
I opened my eyes to see Temari looking at me with a concerned look. I rolled my shoulders and gave her a nod.
"I'm sorry, Temari. I must have been dreaming. I'm having a hard time concentrating on work," I said with a sigh as I glanced at all of the scrolls on my desk. 'It was a strange dream. I wonder if it was something that was to happen in the future.'
"Well, Gaara, we have received a message from the Village of Souls. I thought they were a myth." Temari said handing me the envelope.
I opened it up and we both read:
Kazakage Gaara of the Sand,
We would like to request that one of our teams come to visit your village. We have been notified of some very unusually chakra levels around your village. Please allow our team to come to investigate. Send us a reply when possible. We will explain more when the team arrives.
Sincerely,
Yoruichi Shihōin, Village of Souls
"I thought they were a myth too. I know that their purpose is to make sure chakra levels are balanced, even though some of us are jinchūriki. Not many people know where the village is located. Last I heard it was to the west of us. Hopefully we are still on friendly terms with them." I explained as I wrote a reply for them to come and handed it to Temari. "I guess we will find out when they come."
I glanced out of the window. I could only wonder what the wind would bring next. I could only hope that it would be something good.
Seireitei – Momo
"I will call this meeting to order! There will be some changes in the squads, since the war has been over." Head captain Yamamoto calls. "Before everyone gets excited, there are two promotions and a change of lieutenants. So, relax. First would be: Yoruichi Shihōin will be in charge of the OnmitsuKidō and will report to Soifon. Renji Abarai is to become captain of Squad Five, his lieutenant will be Rikichi."
I gasped. 'What would happen to me?' I thought as I gave my armband to Rikichi.
"Momo Hinamori will move to be Squad Six's lieutenant." Yamamoto continues. "Ichigo Kurosaki will fill in for captain of Squad Nine. Then we would have to find a captain for Squad Three. Any recommendations should be given to me by tomorrow."
"Also, there is a new mission in the World of the Living, but this one is to our east. Apparently there has been some unusual spiritual pressure detected around the Sand Village in the Land of Wind. We have sent word to the leader of the Sand and asked for permission to send a team there. He has agreed to this. Keep in mind that this region has lots of villages with ninjas and the majority is not too hostile. Don't let your guard down. These villages know us as the Village of Souls and to them chakra is the same as spiritual pressure. Yoruichi Shihōin is going to lead this team and will be meeting a team from the Leaf Village before heading off the Sand Village. This mission may take a couple of months to a year, depending on what is found." Yamamoto concluded.
He then nods to Yoruichi.
"All right then, I would like to have Momo Hinamori, Shūhei Hisagi, and Hanatarō Yomada to join my team." said Yoruichi. "Please pack for time in the desert and we leave in three days, meeting at the East gate."
I just about fell over when I heard my name was called.
'Of course, it would be nice to have something different happen. At least I'll have some time to move my stuff from Squad Five to Squad Six. I wonder what its like to work with Captain Kuchiki' I thought. The meeting was adjourned soon after.
Moment later
"Hey Momo!" Renji called.
I stopped and waited for him to catch up.
"Rikichi and I will help you move your belongings, since you and I are practically changing places." he said.
"Thanks Renji that would be wonderful." I smiled.
"Don't worry about Captain Kuchiki, he knew of the mission before you were called. Besides, it would be something different to do." he commented.
Renji, Rikichi and I headed off towards squad five barracks to start packing.
Hours later
We were done moving Rikichi's, Renji's and my belongings. We were fortunate enough to have help from Izuru and Shūhei. I looked around my new place. I knew that I wouldn't be able to change much until after I came back from my mission. I gave a long sigh as I started to pack stuff for the mission.
"Hi Momo." came a familiar voice.
I turned to see Tōshirō standing in the doorway. It's been a while since we were able to catch each other and talk.
"Its good to see that you're looking better and are off doing normal things again." he said smiling. "I brought you something, hoping that it would bring you good luck on your mission."
He held out a small thin box. I opened the box and pulled out a silver necklace with two charms on it.
"I know I didn't have to, but I wanted to. Plus I missed your birthday."
"Oh, Shiro-chan, they're beautiful." I breathed.
There two charms, one of a dragon and one of a bell. The bell reminded me of Tobiume.
"Can you put it on me?" I asked since I was having a hard time with the clasp. Tōshirō smiled as he walked over to help.
"You can always add more charms and these two are to remind you that Tobiume and I care about you." he commented as he clasp the necklace together.
"Thank you."
I smiled as I looked at the necklace again. Tōshirō stayed a while longer, keeping me company as I finished packing. It was nice to have him around again.
Three days later
"All right everyone, we'll be heading out. Once we get to the world of the living, we'll be getting into our gigais and meeting Kakashi and his team. Please be aware of your surroundings. These are special gigais that heal faster when injured and won't hinder your spiritual pressure. You can stay in your shinigami uniforms or you could try to dress like a ninja. We won't be bothered about our appearance because of where we are from. Does everyone have a cloak to protect them from the sand and sun?" Yoruichi asked as the senkaimon opened.
And so it begins. I hope you enjoyed the story so far. :)
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