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Ichigo walked through his barracks, in his current mood he couldn't care less what kind of looks his squad gave him all he cared about was what the look on Toshiro's face was going to be when he was pummelling it. And to make things worse he had another captain's meeting first thing tomorrow, it was times like these one could wish for a mass hollow invasion it would certainly put his mind at ease, there wasn't much to think about when slaying hollows, just dodge their attacks and aim for the mask but with the death of The Espada and Aizen this scenario was far from a reality. One should never go to bed angry, but since when did Ichigo ever follow the rules he punched his pillow and laid down forcing himself to sleep.

"Captain! You need to wake up" His vice-captain commanded "You've got your meeting in a few minutes, you'd better hurry"

Ichigo shot up from bed and turned to the clock, whew he had half an hour enough time for a face splash and then he could make his way over slowly and take in the peaceful scenery, maybe it would help because he knew there would be no peace found in the First Squad barracks. He slipped his haori on and put zangetsu to rest on his back, then made his way down the path. He was feeling rather chirpy and in a good mood he ignored the scowling crowd and made his way out of his squad with a spring in his step.

***

He watched the doors open and followed his routine greetings and walked into the meeting room, he smiled at Toshiro and kept on going, his gleeful attitude would surely fire the brat up. After some minutes the room was again full and debating commenced. Ichigo never had much to say he was after all still a "newbie" to the whole captain concept and he didn't yet feel it was his place, but his toleration for these constant arguments had vanished and he soon found him self barking across the room like all the rest.

"This is stupid! The ways have been adopted and it's our way of living now you have to just accept it and put aside this petty argument it's getting us no where!" Cried a desperate Ichigo

"I see, so now your insulting our intelligence!? We're stupid for fighting for tradition and our Soul Society heritage? Mind your place.. Substitute" Was the retort from Komomura

"Substitute!? I'm more of a shinigami than you'll ever be, fido!"

The room went silent, Ichigo seemed to have crossed a line only Mayuri bore a smile. It seemed he was enjoying the bickering and racial comments only juiced things up.

Ichigo looked around the room for support, he needed someone to back him up but he couldn't find anyone. Even Unohana who had always been so kind to him, bowed her head. He wasn't going to apologize, he wasn't weak he would have to deal with the consequences.

The 7th Squad captain drew his blade and pointed it to the orange haired man.

"Ichigo Kurosaki, Captain of the 11th Squad. I challenge you to a fight to the death" He announced across the room.

Shunsui stepped in front of Ichigo, and spoke up to the angered canine

"Come now, sure he has offended you but we Captains must keep our disputes confined to words leave it and sheathe your sword"

"Are you denying my right to defend my pride and honour!?" Snapped Komomura "Cause if you are then I'll cut through you as well!"

The suspense and anger was broken by a wicked laugh at the end of the room, all eyes turned to Mayuri. He looked very pleased with the outcome of this argument.

"If your all heated up and ready to fight.. Might I declare Gotei War?" He asked

Mummers filled the room and decisions swayed, Ukitake spoke up.

"Gotei War was declared once along time ago, before any of us had even made it to Soul Society. Although the right to declare it is there it's barbaric and is very un-wise."

Mayuri paused for a moment keeping his malicious smile before continuing

"Am I right in assuming you've yet again called the Old Ways stupid or un-intelligent?" It seemed his attempt at rousing his side had worked until they were cut off.

"Enough. There will not be a Gotei War whilst I am Captain-Commander, Captain Kurotsuchi I would ask you to stand down" No one dared going against the famed Unohana and the matter was no longer pressed forward, the order didn't need to be made they all filed out of the room.

***

The man walked calmly through the paths of The Gotei 13. He slid his hands across the walls whistling as the cool air blew against his face. He leaned against the wall and waited for several minutes until she came past. Nanao Ise, she always walked around like she was smarter more proper than anyone else, it really made the man cackle as he approached her. She spun around and saw him she was caught of guard and very surprised.

"Oh.. Captain, hi I was just.. Out for a walk" Her weak words went ignored, the came closer drawing his blade. She copied his movements and dropped into her fighting stance, a pointless deed her powers would never suffice enough to defend his attacks.

With one hand he raised his zanpaktou in the air and swung down hard, his blade met hers and drove it from her hand. It fell and landed on the ground with a clang. He moved behind his helpless prey and drove his blade forward through the girls back, it exited her through her chest the momentum of the thrust pushed her body high in the air, the blood splashed to the floor and more dripped from the merciless killers blade. He swung his blade and moved the girl off of his blade, she landed with a thud and bearing her helpless expression.

Well that's it for Chapter 2. Let me know how you felt about it, I'm taking criticism please feel free to offer any. Thanks for Reading.