Eternal Harvest.

It is commonly known that when a plus is purified, it loses many of its original memories. This is to make the transition to the Rukongai, and the 13 Protection Squads easier. Since technically there is no past pressures, and duties to be fulfilled if you have no Idea what they were back then. There are very few exceptions to this rule. This even includes hollows, and arrancar.

Achieving Bankai is extremely difficult as few can achieve it. The same goes for even Shikai. Only a few select shinigami ever hear the name of their zanpakuto. Only through intense training, or being a genius (Hitsugaya for example) can one achieve their shikai, and bankai

(Shinigami Academy)

Twas a beautiful day at the school of shinigami. All entrance examinees were line up in front of the school's old Kyoto style building. The sun was bright as it usually was in Soul Society, devoid of rain. "Some rain would be nice." thought Freya. She felt as if her memory of Burmecia was slowly floating away. The bright sun shined down on the new academy students. Most of them had taken an entrance exam in order to participate in school, a few privileged managed to get in with connections. Some with higher potential were pushed through ever since a large amount of shinigami left. Freya was one of those. Aizen taught her a few aspects of Kido, and perhaps a Hado or two. Just enough to pass her into the academy. Aside from the multitude of stares, she felt comfortable in the courtyard standing at attention. Still she wondered why they stared so much, have they never seen a Burmecian or something?

A few minutes had passed by, and the door to the front opened. It revealed a man with a shiny bald head. On the side of both his eyes were red strokes. The face was familiar to Freya. It resembled something that churned an inner hate.

"ALL RIGHT ROOKIES! I have been chosen to keep you bastards into shape. So, who want's to get their ass kicked first!" Madarame Ikkaku shouted in a screechingly loud voice. He let off a large amount of reiatsu, and it frightened many of the recruits. "Hmm, no one? I guess I will pick and choose then!"

To his side was Yumichika, a feministic male with a narcissist attitude tapped Ikkaku on the back. "Hey, look at the one with the ugly brown mustache. It's just plain ugly. Can you get rid of him first?" Ayasagawa begged.

"I kinda wanted a strong one. Oh well. You, the one with the mustache. Step up." The man walked up. His visage was that of a normal man. "State your name maggot"

"M-maki, Arimaki!"

Ikkaku grabbed a wooden sword from a prodigiously placed sword stand, and chucked it at the guy.

Maki caught it in the face.

The crowd began to laugh. It was a pitiful sight, but the guy held on to the sword and assumed a sloppy stance.

"I guess that means your ready so..." Ikkaku paused, and then lunged at the poor man very suddenly. Maki tried his best to stay on the defense, but he was just too inexperienced. He received a blow to the head that cracked his skull. "Alright, Next!"

Maki was shipped off to the Fourth Division, and Ikkaku called people up one by one to receive a punishment. A guy with red hair was bashed in the testicles. Ouch. The next guy had golden hair, and a shaded eye. He too was disposed of quickly.

It was almost Freya's turn to get beaten as well, however the true volunteer instructor came out. "What the hell are you doing Ikkaku? Are you some kind of dipshit?" Iba Tetsuzaimon. "Tsk, well I guess the point of this lesson was technically... a shinigami's job isn't easy. Those who are still around... all 7 of you, we will start the real training now. Iba shot Freya a sideways glance. "Taich... oh, hes going to love this" The Vice-Captain said.

Eventually everyone was given a wooden sword, and were told to pair up. 7 is an odd number, and unfortunately Freya was alienated. So instead she walked to the corner of the courtyard to have a drink. Saki was a good time reliever. As the hours went by she simply stared up into the sky, wondering about Burmecia. A quick snap of sudden realization occurred when she was slapped in the head with a wooden sword.

"Hey, slacking off?" Said Iba. "Hmm, tell you what. I'll spar with you. Whoever loses buys the other sake."

"What? Is that fair? You are a Vice-Captain!" Freya yelled.

"Hey, hey, I don't make the rules. Take this and copy the stance I am making." Iba said throwing a wooden sword in her direction. She intercepted it, and carefully studied what the sensei was doing.

"This is the basic stance for all shinigami. As you can see the legs are 2 meters apart, and both hands are on the sword. We call this Kenpo. It is useful for a quick, and forcefull attack." Iba explained. "Some first hand experience will certainly help you out." Iba swung his sword in a very even, and clean fashion. Freya attempted to block it, but the sword was knocked from her hands. After all, she used spears, not silly swords.

"You need to grip the blade tighter. If your quick enough, you can even see where I am stricking. That should be your chance to perform a counterstroke.

"Ah, I have heard about that. Strike your sword against an opponents before the sword reaches it's full swing." Freya said dogmastically.

"Yeah, yeah. That is probably the most usefull technique when it comes to blocking. A well placed counterstroke will knock an enemy's gaurd off. Since you seem to know the concept, block THIS" Iba swung again with perfect harmony. Freya attempted to block, this time sending a stroke to intercept. Sword met sword, and both stopped at the center. "Yeah, you got it." Iba said smirking. He adjusted his sun glasses. "Tell you what, I want you to meet my captain. For some odd reason I think you two may get along!"

"A captain? Like Aizen?" Freya inquired.

"That's right. Now lets fight, I need some alchohol." Iba said as he stroked his sword.

"W-wait a minute! Give me a moment." Freya said sloppily blocking all the strikes. Spears were much easier.

The battle ended with Iba victorious. Obviously he had the advantage.

(Seventh Division Plaza)

Iba, and Freya both drank ale at an area made for the resting of Seventh Division shinigami. "You realize I don't have very much money. The little I had is now gone."

"Don't worry bout it. The academy serves food. I'll buy the next round." Iba said. He was certainly enjoying himself. "About my captian... I just want to warn you. He isn't like you or I."

"What do you mean?"

"Well he's more like you." Iba said seriously. "See, he is also a walking, talking animal thing."

"Excuse me? I come buy that as rude." Freya said.

Iba raised his hands in submission "Sorry, I didn't mean it quite like that. It's just he is ashamed of who he is because of what the people may think. I saw how they stared at you, it was obviously condescending. He suffered the same fate in the academy." Iba returned to a serious face. "It's just he's the only one of his kind it seems. It takes a toll on a guy."

"I will see him. It really is no problem if that is the situation." Freya said.

"Score, Captain has got a date!" Iba thought. Iba then spoke aloud. "Wonderful, I'm sure he would be happy to see someone like him. I must warn you, he wears a helmet you see. It's to cover his face..." Suddenly Iba Tetsuzaimon broke out into a stomach ache. "Excuse me."

Freya sat in the courtyard for a good 15 Minutes before Iba returned. "Sorry, anyways, He will be proctoring the next training session. All captains... Even the Strange Ones ... Have to take their turns in training the recruits."

"All right, I appreciate the sake." Freya said as she rose from the table.

"Huh?" Iba looked at the table. It was a bill. "Shit... wait..."

Freya was already gone.

"Damn..." Iba said. Suddenly there was a giggle from the bush.

"Who is it?" Iba said scanning the peremises. Yachiru Kusajishi popped from the bush. The small little pink – haired vice-vaptain from the Eleventh Division greeted Iba. Iba was originally from Eleventh anyways. "Hey chesty! I saw you got shortchanged! Does that make you kinda stupid?" Yachiru said in a childish tone.

"Don't call me chesty... My chest isn't that hairy. Besides, Komamura taicho won't be alone no-more." Iba said to Yachiro.

"Yay! Koma-Koma is going to get a friend! He needs one really bad. Ken-chan needs more friends too. He beats up the ones he has... "

Iba grabbed a cigarette from the pocket in his Obi. "Yeah, the poor guy does need some friends. He needs some confidence. I'm thinking seeing someone else like him will cheer him up. Somewhat at least."

Yachiru sat their looking at the smoke. "Puff puff pass or candy!" She screeched.

(Academy Sleeping Quarters.)

The sleeping quarters were busy with students of all kind. In the back of the rooms was a little area to practice Kido related spells. The doors of the room were all slide-open, and they all had a red tint. All of them in neat little rows. Freya searched for the one she was assigned to.

Room 131

Assigned to:

Crescent, Freya

Hinamori, Momo

"Oh, you have to share rooms here?" Freya said aloud. From behind her an unfamiliar voice rang. "Yes, it is customary. Lack of space helps it too."

The person behind Freya had hair that was procariously like a turnip. "Rukia Kutchiki. It is good to meet you."

"Likewise, I did not see you out in the courtyard, why is that?" Freya asked.

"I have trained at the academy for 3 years." Rukia said pridfully. She placed a fist to her chest and reared her head upwards in pride.

"Oh, I see. It is good to meet you then Kutchiki-San." Freya said as courteously as the prideful Rukia would allow her. "She's stuck up."

Rukia changed her attitude immediately, signaling it was a joke. "It is a peasure to meet you. I hope we will do a field excercize together sometime."

"Aright... whatever that is." Freya said confusedly.

"You will find out soon! Good Night." Rukia said as she marched off to a man with red hair, and a multitude of Tatoos.

Freya opened the door of the room to see the other inhabitant of the room already their.

Momo Hinamori spoke with a nervous voice. Which was understandable due to the fact she had never seen a Burmecian before. "A-ano, Hello. Might your name be Freya?"

"Yes it is. Yours must be Momo then..." Freya replied.

"Yeah it is. I-i."

"It's alright, I understand." Freya said. "You mus be scared of my apperance like the others..."

"i'm sorry, your appearance is shocking, not to be rude." Momo said nervously.

Freya smiled the best a Burmecian could. "It is alrght."

The first night was uneasy. Everything was icredibly different in Soul Society. It was a shocking first day. " A good night's sleep will solve this"

(Fifth Division.)

I have slowly pieced apart the gem that was confiscated Five Days ago. It seems that this Zanpakutou's initial release is an almost devastating power. More powerful than Sokyoku even. It will certainly serve A purpose when my time comes to rise to the heavens. In order to truly activate it, I will need more of the pieces.

I can only hope Gin is prospering well at the new planet.

I am also starting to begin to locate where the Orb of Distortion is. It's whereabouts are unknown to me, owever when I maintain control of central 46 soon I will have the resources necessary to find it.

Meanwhile I have lost intrest in obtaining the new subordinate. By my calculations she will merely become a vice-captain. I predict that anything else would be the work of god. Still, I wonder how she was able to resist the pull of the machine that plagued 'Terra'. It is none of my concern, and a waste of my time. Aizen closed his record book, and sealed it with a Bakudo spell.

(Seventh Division Plaza – Following Morning)

Iba Tetsuzaimon, and Sajin Komomura walked down the plaza. Iba was giving off strange body signals. Komamura wanted to know why.

"Is something the matter Fuku-Taicho?" Sajin asked through his stone mask.

The Vice-Captain stopped dead in his tracks. "Ha, no just thinking about women. You know, ha ha." Iba said suspiciously. Komamura looked at him, and thought a moment to himself.

"I do not know what is provoking you to act in such a way, however you need to relax." Sajin offered up as advice.

The Academy was a few miles away. Shunpo was an unessecary tool to use in peace time, and was only used in training runs.

"I wonder what the level of this year's rookies are," Sajin asked trying to start a conversation with his oddly behaving Vice-Captain.

"Oh, it's more than you could possibly imagine." Iba said stashing his hands between the fold of his Obi. He then quickly drew a cigarette out of his uniform. "Ha ha ha, oh boy..."

"Iba, explain yourself." Sajin Demanded.

"Cough Sorry, I'm just a bit sick is all." Iba lied. Sajin refused to take such an answer.

"This isn't one of your practical jokes is it?" Sajin asked. He was greeted with a practical joke when he was assigned the title of captain of the Seventh Division.

"Sorry, that was a one time gig. This is more like a surprise." Iba said, as he puffed his cig.

(Academy Plaza)

Once again the plaza was all lined up as it was the day before. Some of the rookies had bandages from Ikkaku's rampage, but that was manageable.

Freya was placed in the front row. Which stuck her as odd.

Today was different. They sky was cloudy, like it was going to rain. What a joy. No signs of lightning, it was a simple shower.

The door to the front of the Academy once again opened. No bald men came forth, it was simply Iba and a large man with a masked face.

Freya could sense something different about him. He didn't smell, or feel like a 'Human'.

Sajin too noticed her, and was completely shocked. She was not a fox like he was, but it was refreshing nonetheless.

Iba called role, and all were present and accounted for. Amazingly after what Ikkaku did.

"All right rookies. Just like yesterday. Pick a partner and practice." Iba called out. He noticed the shock on Komamura's face.

"Excuse me a moment." Sajin said. He walked into the Academy doors. Almost sadly. Iba reflexively followed him.

"Taicho, what is wrong?" Iba asked.

"I did not know what I saw, but I just then knew what it felt like..." Sajin said. He was crying beneath his stone Vizor. "What it felt like to not be the only one, who was different..." Iba never saw Komamura cry, it was a first. "I'm not alone."

It was then that Iba Tetsuzaimon realized, he had brought his Captain much joy. He also realized that Freya was going to be put in Seventh, almost certain. If he had anything to do with it anyways.

The day went on, and Freya was soon labeled 'Rookie of the Day'. The lessons received from Iba helped her gain an extreme advantage. Though in all truth she used a binding spell on one of them to help her out. They were too uneducated in Kido to realize she had pulled a Bakudo no Ichi. The most basic of all restraining Bakudo.

She really enjoyed using Kido. It was like using the Dragon Techniques she had once known. It was in that moment that she realized she had forgotten the techniques,

That night she panicked. She understood that she was slowly losing her memories of her past life.

(Division 12 HQ)

Mayuri had the team scrambling, under the threat of experimentations. Mayuri had realized from the data he collected from Terra, that there were creatures that were summoned by particular stones. Mayuri was anxious to see one of these stones.

Yamamoto would not give him permission to interlope in the affairs of that war.

"Silly Yamamoto. He will never understand the importance of such items." Mayuri Contemplated for a moment.

"Mayuri – Taicho, Is it possible that we could artificially produce these gems?" Asked a scientist.

"Possible, but nor probable. We need an original in order to piece apart how it works." Mayuri said. "Give it a try. Use the data, and create me a gem. I'm going to work on my Gigai Project."

"Roger."

(Seventh Division)

"Tosen, i trust you with this as a friend. Will you hear me out?" Sajin asked.

"Yes, of course. I will." Tosen replied with utmost loyalty.

"I believe I have... fallen in love... I don't know why." Sajin said. His hands were buried in his maskless face. The only time it would be removed was when he was with Tosen.

"With a fellow shinigami? I did not know that you had feelings for human." Tosen said trying his absolute best to be comforting.

"That is the problem. She is not human. I am confused, yet seeing another like me makes me happy."

"Like you? You mean..." Tosen broke for thought.

"Yes. That is correct. I cannot face her like I am. I am ashamed, I did not have enough courage to even look." Komamura was a mess.

(Outside of the room)

Iba Tetsizaimon Heard the whole thing, a plan was in his mind. He would train Freya until she could pass the final exams. She could graduate early, and thats when he could assign her a position in Seventh. It was all so clear.

Iba walked off to the Eleventh division training grounds in order to one up Ikkaku. The overcast that hung beneath the sun continued to linger throughout much of the day.

(Meanwhile on Gaia)

Gin Ichimaru continued through the town of Alexandria. He had located two of the four crystals required for the full crystal.

He walked through the crowds generally unnoticed, and it was a good thing too. He killed quite a few of the gaurds in Cleyra. If any of the survivors see him, it would set up quite a commotion. That is, if indeed there were survivors.

Shops lined the area, all selling their wares. People were chattering. No man would suspect the fox – like Gin was actually a man from Soul Society here to steal one of the heirlooms of the great city. He continued into the main plaza seeing all sorts of children playing, and their parents in constant chatter of recent events. Eventually Gin came to a large moat that surrounded the castle. There were ferries in the area, and that was all that was needed. Gin walked up to one of the soldiers that operated a single ferry. "I would like ta cross the moat."

"Authorized personel only." The female soldier said. Gin looked at her for a moment with his slitted eyes.

"Ya sure?" Gin asked.

"Yes, now move along citizen." The soldier replied.

"It's fine, I'll walk." Gin smiled as the soldier had a whimsical look on her face. Sure enough, Gin focused his reiatsu so that he was walking on air. There was a side effect, as it caused quite a commotion. Eventually he stepped off to the other side. The castle was magnificent. A huge sword sprang forth from the infrastructure. Looked like a huge zanpaktou, like Sokyouku. Gin pressed forward to the main door. All of the soldiers he passed looked at him with quizzical expressions, but since he was already here that supposedly meant he was qualified. What the soldiers didn't know, and soon did know, was that he walked across the moat Illegally.

Upon entering the main foyer of the castle, he met his first resistance. The Knights of Pluto were all standing in the main hall. There behind them was their captain. Captain Steiner.

"Stop there fiend! You will go no further!" Said the loyal man. Even after the events that took place in Burmecia, and Cleyra he was still a loyal dog.

"Can you tell me where the Royal Pendant is?" Gin said. These men were no match for him. He could easily cut through them all.

"What? What kind of question is that? Sieze him Knights!" Steiner called. Haagen was the first to step up, and also the first to be sliced in half like butter. The other knights just broke after that. The blood was enough to choke the common man. Steiner was not afraid of such a sight, well perhaps a little. Still he was so overly loyal to his kingdom, that he pushed his fear behind him and attacked. Poor man received a large gash in his side, as well as a broken sword. Gin looked at the sword. On the hilt were the inscriptions "Save the Queen".

The rest of the trip to the throne room was generally easy. A few dead soldiers littered the way, as they were the ones who did not run. The reiatsu of the second stone was drawing closer. He soon was upon a balcony. The stone was shimmering in the light. Gin walked over, and took it without any problems. The Second stone has been acquired.

Alexandria had seen one of the worst days in it's existence.

(Academy – Morning)

A loud horn woke Freya from solemn dreams. It was gathering time. Out in the courtyard, all of the academy students formed up. Freya as well assumed the usual spot, in the front.

The volunteer instructor was from the Thirteenth Division. Jushiro Ukitake was a man of medium stature. His white hair resembled Freya's. It sort of reminded Freya of her old armor. Without a helmet, her hair flowed freely in the wind. The black robes did not serve any sort of protection either. It was regulation wear though.

Jushiro began to speak. "Good Morning, students. I am your isntructor for today." After taking a break to cough. "Today we will begin the first Kido lesson."

Suddenly from his side, Iba pulled him aside. After a short moment of discussion, Ukitake called out, "Is there a Freya in this regiment? Would Freya Crescent please come this way."

Freya obeyed, and walked towards the Captain. "Well, congratulations student. You have been selected for private tutoring."

Iba signaled her to come forward. So she did. "Were going to the squad 7 training ground. It's much cleaner than this hellhole." Iba said.

"Why?" Freya asked.

"I want to beat you up for sake, isn't it obvious?" Iba said smiling.

Both of them headed towards that part of Seiretei. The walk wasn't long until a familiar face appeared out of nowhere.

"HEY! Iba, what happened. We were supposed to train today." Ikkaku said. Freya sneered. The man reminded her of someone... It was those eye markings. They resembled... Kuja...

"Sorry Ikkaku, I have a priority. No dueling for at least a month," Iba said coldly.

"I see, whos the chick? Looks like your captain." Ikkaku said bluntly.

"sigh Ikkaku... Shut up..." Iba did not feel like Ikkaku in the morning. A cigar would be more delighting. "Just take it and leave." Iba Tetsuzaimon reluctantly threw a jug of sake at Ikkaku. He was going to use it for dueling, but he was more interested in making his captain happy then busting Ikkaku up for the day. "Happy?"

"I get the picture. This is serious business..." Ikkaku said. "Ill catch you later then Iba."

"Yeah, same here." Iba replied. Off walked Ikkaku chugging his newfound alcohol.

The pair arrived at the training zone. It was quite barren, mostly because of the division's uncanny ability to recieve paperwork. The Seventh Division was supposed to be an assault squad. However, they now received the paperwork that the Eleventh didn't finish.

"All right. Let's go over the basic sword styles. Then we can begin Kido." Iba said.

For hours Iba pushed Freya to the limit.

That night she was in for a surprise. As sore as she was from the intense training, she expected to go to a bed similar to the one the academy had. The one she actually received was alot more spacious. It was a room fit for a seated officer.

Iba was standing beside her with his arms crossed. "Do you like it? Used to be the Fifth Seats till he passed." Iba informed.

"So I can use his room?" Freya asked reflexively.

"Go ahead and ask him." Iba said smirking. "Hes dead stupid. No one cares, and obviously no one is talented enough to fill the seat... yet. Iba said walking out of the room. "Your waking up early tommorow. Get used to it."

Freya jumped into the nearest bed, and became still. She drew off into a deep sleep, and lost many more memories of her life on Gaia.

(First division HQ – Late Evening) 10 Day break

Yamamoto could not help but smile when he heard the rumor. "Soo desu ne! This news is wonderful, I almost can not wait for the coming days."

Chojiro Sasakibe had overheard some news about a new shinigami that was like Komamura. A female even. The news seemed like Idle chatter at first, but then the rumor began to grow.

Not many shinigami knew what Komamura looked like. There were only rumors. However, when this rumor spread the seated officers began to get involved. Soon this rumor traveled all the way up to the captain commander.

"Captain-Commander! It is a rumor. Simple things such as this should be ignored." Chojiro tried to persuede his captain otherwise. However, Yamamoto could have never been so happy. He knew the pain Komomura had went through. In fact he taught Komamura himself and saw first hand they berration he received from his colleagues. It wasn't until he reached Vice-Captaincy that he became respected.

(Fifth Division – Early Morning.)

Aizen Sousuke was now in posession of three crystal peices. He analyzed them for any other purpouses.

He grabbed the nearest writing utensil and recorded his progress.

The crystals seem to grow much more powerful when brought closer together. Using the most advanced technology borrowed from the 12 Division. I know realize what kind of Zanpakutou this crystal is. Apparently it is holy in nature, something given to that planet from god. The release of the zanpakutou resembled a large machine with incredible power. Enough to shatter the barrier around Seiretei.

The last peace is becoming a nuisance to find. Gin has told me that it is on a continent away from where the other three were found. However, I will find it. With this, and the Orb of Distortion, Soul Society will be on it's knees.

Aizen ended the paragraph, and stashed his recordings with a seal.

(Seventh Division Training Area) 5 Month Break.

It has been 2 months since Freya began her training with Iba. The progress she had made was above those of other academy rookies. She now knew how to perform 23 Different Binding spells, as well ass 5 Destructive spells. She also generated an unreleased sword. A feat that was rare in such a short period of time, but not impossible under the tutelage given to her. She was also decent in duels, and had mastered Jodan-no-kamae – A stance where the sword is raised above the head to deliver strong strikes.

Today was like any other day. Shining brightly best described the sun as it's rays fell upon Soul Society.

Iba, and the Fourth Seat of the division were discussing vital squad information. Freya was warned not to listen in, and was set on the other side of the courtyard practicing the Incantations for a destructive spell.

"Fukutaicho sir, we have had news about a particular incident in the Fourth Division." Said Jiroubo, fourth seat of the seventh division.

"What is it? Has the Captain been alerted?" Iba asked.

"Yes, he got the news as soon as it happened." Jroubo reported.

"Hmm... So what did happen?" Iba asked.

"Retsu Unohana has contracted some kind of illness. They have the 12 Division working on it, but progress has not been well." Jiroubo said in distaste.

"Heh, the only thing the Fourth was good for was healing. They can't even do that. What a shame." Iba said triumphantly.

The fourth division was the weakest division indeed, but it was useful because of the fact it was so proficient at curing disease and healing wounds. The captain was also very reputable, but she had fallen ill to an unknown disease.

Iba, and Jiroubo took their seperated, and Freya walked with Iba. "What is going on?" Freya asked curiously.

"Some toubles in another division. Nothing to really worry about. Oh, thats right. I forgot to give you the heads up. Some rumors have been spreading about you, and it even has reached the upper echelons.

"Rumors? Of what kind may I ask."

"I Dunno, I don't spread them. Ikkaku does. He probably would know, I'll ask him when I gamble... I mean duel him today. That isn't the point. You have been pushed through the Academy by the captain commander."

"The Captain Commander?" Freya said quizzically. "What do you mean pushed through."

"What do you think I mean, Welcome to the Seventh Squad. Officially. I'm pretty sure you will be a seated officer. That's all we have open right now." Iba said with total apathy.

"I don't know whether I should be happy about this or nervous. To be pushed through so quickly... I don't think it was my skills that set me apart." Freya wondered what this rumor was.

"Nope, not yet anyways. You have to start listening for your zanpakutou's voice now." Iba said. Freya wondered what that meant. She read the scrolls, and books on the theory of origin of zanpakutou, and it did say a zanpakutou was a replica of the owner's soul. Therefore the personalities of the zanpakutou, and the owner were the same.

Freya was a sympathetic, intelligent, and caring kind of person, so the zanpakutou should be the same as that right?

That night in her quarters. She placed her unreleased zanpakutou in front of her, and focused. Nothing at all. She mentally said hello. No response. There was something that she needed to do in order to get her zanpakutou's attention. She would think of something. There must be some way to communicate. It was getting late, and with no hope of finding anything out about her zanpakutou, she swiftly fell asleep.

(Meanwhile, in the Eleventh.)

"Come on you ass-faced bastard! You have more than that!" Iba cursed at Ikkaku before slicing at him once again.

Ikkaku quickly blocked the strike with Houzikimaru, and made a stabbing motion towards Iba. "Hah, don't give me that bullshit. The next round will be on you!" Ikkaku retorted. Tetsizaimon quickly blocked the piercing motion, and returned with a downward stroke. "So i heard there was a rumor about my student." Iba said. Ikkaku sidestepped the downward blow, and was preparing for a backslash. In which Ikkaku ducked to dodge it before coming up with a rising slash. Ikkaku pressed down with his lance. "Yeah, it was a rumor bout her and your captain. Something close to sitting in the tree. More than K I S S I N G. Follow me?" Ikkaku said right as Lance met Katana. Both Iba, and Ikkaku remained in the same position vying for leverage over the other. "What kind of shit is that? Who spread a rumor that they were sleeping together?"

They both jumped back. Ikkaku smiled and continued. "Yachiru."

"You teach that kid those kind of things?" Iba asked.

"I'm not the kid's daddy. If you have a problem with it go scold Zaraki." Ikkaku sneered. Iba adjusted his sunglasses. "Whatever. It benefitted her anyways."

"Better hold you vice captain spot close Iba. Cuz you might lose it soon if she has been... you know."

"Nah, thats ludicrous. I'm working to that though."

"Wha, you mean your hooking up your captain with her?" Ikkaku said giggling like a naughty little boy.

"Yeah, he deserves that much." Ikkaku said breaking his stance to take a break.

"A freak with a freak. Perfect match. You've outdone yourself." Ikkaku said beligerently.

"Ass, I'll make you pay in sake for insulting my captain." Ikkaku said returning to battle position. Ikkaku returned to the same position as well. The strikes began again. "So shes in your division now, without even knowing what her zanpakyou type is..." Ikkaku scored a hit on Iba.

"Yeah, that's about right. Watch her become Fouth Division material." Iba conceded.

"Oh that's right. Did you hear about fourth division by the way?" Ikkaku said as he recieved a vicious strike to the leg.

"Yeah, about Retsu? I feel horrible, well you will anyways." Iba said as he created a large gash in Ikkaku's side.

"Bastard, that hurt." Ikakku said lividly. "Split Apart, Houzikimaru!" The battle tides began to turn, as the spear became a three section staff.

"So what does she fight like?" Ikkaku pressed, now having the battle advantage.

"Uses alot of Kido, like I said she doesn't know her zanpakutou yet. I truly believe she will, at least I hope so. I put all that effort into training her." Iba said as he gracefully received a wound on his arm.

"She doesn't like me for some reason..." Ikkaku reasoned to himself why.

"I don't like you either." Iba replied.

The day ended with a sunset worth a thousand words. It is here the chapter ends.

The next chapter will be a hollow fiesta, and I will finally decide which division she will eventually become captain of which will influence what the zanpakutou will be like. Who spread the dirty rumor, Yachiru or Tosen? We will find out soon.

I hope you enjoyed the chapter and I'm sorry about any plot errors, or grammatical errors.

Ja mata.