~Gin Point of View~

In a serene way he was happy. Even though he had very little good to say he still had time to talk to his best friend. Yuzu had finally made it possible to win against Aizen. Her "brother" was finally ready to become a substitute soul reaper. With Rukia being sent on a mission to the world of the living events decreed would take place. A quick flow of events would strengthen Ichigo at a nice rate and he will mature more as a man.

From what Yuzu's said he will have the aid of a Quincy when it comes down to the battle. Also, the excess reiatsu Ichigo has been feeding his friends unknowingly will cause marvelous results from his compatriots in terms of power. It is to be expected though; Yuzu needs to keep herself amused so as to get results. Ah, there is Yuzu now.

She is so calm when I inform her of Kuchiki Rukia, a Rukongai child adopted into nobility. It bores her, but she says that Rukia is the final piece needed to instigate the events. After so many years of visiting Yuzu in her many identities as Yachiru, Hisana, Masaki's mother, a visord, and so many others I'm surprised that nobody's noticed.

That goes to show Yuzu's brilliance to that of Aizen's and Urahara's. What she said next surprised me.

"Rukia was one of my original warriors. When I visited Rukongai a woman by the name of Hisana was near death with grief. In exchange for her body I would have her sister found and will taken care of. That was our deal and I became Hisana. A couple months later I met Byakuya and the rest is history."

Huh, so Rukia was a part of her many schemes as well. Yuzu was one of the most curious yet devious person he had ever met. It was thanks to her that he was as powerful and intelligent as he was. She liked him as much as a best friend should no more no less, but he wanted more.

Everything I've done in my life was to protect others. When I was younger it was Rangiku and now it is my dear friend Yuzu. Her many abilities and intelligence never cease to amaze me. How much Yuzu cares for others depends on their usefulness.

People can be replaced, zanpakuto cannot. Me, I'm an exception. Finding someone you can trust wholeheartedly is rare she says that is why she hopes I live the longest life possible with her. To most it would be like a confession of love, but Yuzu only loves her experiments and results.

For some reason though she thinks it is best to respect one's zanpakuto. When we first fought she merely used kido, hakuda, and flash step. Not once did she use her zanpakuto which was surprising. I know for a fact she doesn't just have one she currently has two. Her true zanpakuto was her primary weapon and another who had lost her master so she made a pact and or bond with Yuzu in order not to die right away. That's the thing about Yuzu she can do the impossible. So I worry every now and then.

If Yuzu wanted she could probably have killed me, but she didn't, she was just impressed with my skills for a novice. While a bit offended I couldn't help but beam a little bit. Right now though, people will think of me as a pedophile for having feelings for Yuzu in her current form as a child. Although she says when and if Ichigo ever discovers her true identity or that she knows more them he thought she will change her appearance to that of a grown woman who vaguely looks like a grown up female Ichigo. Other than that assurance it feels wrong to actually think of her in that way. Ah! Today is the day Rukia leaves on her mission to the world of the living.

~Yuzu Point of View~

In hopes of repenting for my misdeeds I have taken on the role as mother to my current "family". I don't know why I try though; dwelling on the past is such a waste of time. This does emphasized my point that everyone is replaceable though. For example, Isshin has replaced Masaki with a mere poster of her. Ichigo and Karin my "brother" and "sister" who I seem to be raising in a way see me as the mother figure of the house due to all the chores I do and have everyone else do.

This makes it hard for people to realize I am not who I say I am, but never fails to frustrate me. On the one hand if I'm caught then I no longer have to be like a maid and can live in my manor with my experiments and the occasional visit from Gin. On the other hand it will show how brilliant I really am and I'll have to do so many explanations which will be a waste of time. So I guess I'll have to stay as Ichigo's little sister.

Instead of wasting my time cooking and cleaning like when I was raising Masaki I could be conducting experiments, or talking with Gin, or be speaking with my zanpakuto, but that won't do yet. I really hate chores and other things that don't have an educational value to them what-so-ever or at least some form of amusement. Something that would really help would be Gin. He always has a way of making life more amusing by manipulating the situation with his unique "charm". Still you can't not love that about Gin he's like a fresh breath of air, always wanted and refreshing.

Tomorrow I bet Rukia will be joining us. Tonight was a night when I leaked some reiatsu to lure a hollow. It attacked us once Ichigo entered his room and I sensed her presence. Once I was injured enough to barely move I immediately headed for his room to warn him. That is when he made up his mind.

I was right; Rukia it seems was hiding in Ichigo's closet, which is why I made food good for those with a substantial amount of reiatsu, then I made sure to make a surplus so as to let her eat leftovers and not starve. Thankfully with all my reiatsu suppressors she didn't realize how powerful I am. Soul reapers really think they're so smart. After nearly killing the family to awaken Ichigo I feel proud of myself. People don't realize how important it is to sacrifice others for better results. Everyone should know that it is all for the best. Though I don't appreciate what Urahara is doing.