Hello~ guess who's back a day early than he promised :D, well anyways I hope you enjoy this chapter as you did the previous ones. So before we begin

Characters will be slightly to fully OoC, I apologize deeply if you hate that

"Talking"

'Thinking'

'Hollow'

'Zanpakutō'

Now then without further adieu, let's begin

Akisame was the first one to notice something was off about Shigure when she returned from her longer than usual trip. Everyone soon noticed as well as Shigure was becoming more distant than usual and even Apachai couldn't talk to her. During the nights when Akisame stayed up to finish one of his statues he heard every once in awhile that she would sigh from the room next to his. In the morning he would always ask if something is wrong but she would just ignores him for some reason. The others were getting worried as they too noticed the change of attitude she gone through.

Kenichi even put his fears of weapons aside and asked if she could teach him something. Instead of being ecstatic like everyone thought she would, for the fact she'll be able to teach someone something like she always wanted. Instead of being happy she just swung her blade at him and his clothes turned to shreds 'Leave. . me. . alone" Shigure just said but not as a threat as it was too tired and empty to be one.

After a few days of this going on everyone, including Tochumaru, got together to talk about Shigure. "-All she's been doing is sighing and moping around. Honestly I've never seen her like this before" Kensei said as everyone nodded "Hell she even attacked us for no reason when we got near her and when I ask why she did it, all she did was stare at me and say 'I. .Don't. . remember. . doing. . that'" Sakaki added in with his best impression of Shigure

"Apachai once talked to her and when she responded. . .Apachai feel sad now" Apachai said as everyone choked back a shock when they saw the jolly giant they know become depressed in an instant "U-Um, what exactly did you talk about" Kenichi asked wondering what made him like this

"I asked her to cut this coconut in half" Apachai said holding the coconut as nearly all of them face faulted as they looked up at Apachai in disbelief "Why would you ask her that?" Sakaki said getting up to look at Apachai

"Well I thought it be nice to share something to eat with Shigure" Apachai said trying to defend himself as they all let out a sigh and nodded knowing if Apachai can't get to her what chance do they have

"It's strange really, even if Shigure is distant she actually helps me make dinner" Miu said as they looked at her "Do you know why she would actually help you make dinner?" Akisame said as Miu shook her head "No I don't, but you know the meal we had last night" Miu asked as they all nodded "I didn't make it, Shigure did"

Everyone was shocked when Miu said that "Since when does she cook" Kensei said not believing, along with everyone else, that the delicious meal they had was from Shigure "I don't know. All I know is that I was going into the kitchen to cook dinner and I saw Shigure putting the ingredients in the pot and telling me to finish for her. When I ask why she's cooking when she never done it before, she just looked at me and sighed before walking out" Miu explained as they couldn't figure out Shigure. One minute she's avoiding them and the next she's cooking for them, they don't understand what's she going through

Akisame let out a sigh knowing this going nowhere "I hope you all figure out what's wrong with her while I'm away tomorrow" Akisame said as they looked at him surprised "You're going somewhere" Kenichi asked for them "Yes, you see there is a gathering for esteem doctors like myself to trade ideas and swap stories with another so I'll be gone for the day just to give some tips to the younger more up and coming doctors. Hopefully one of you figure why Shigure is acting like this" Akisame said as he got up "If you need me, I'll be in my room packing" Akisame said as he walked out of the room

Akisame packed the normal bare essentials he usually takes on trips like these and left his room. As Akisame walked down the corridor he stopped at Shigure's door and stood there. Akisame took Shigure in and gave her, her name and seeing her like this doesn't set well for him. Akisame knocked lightly on the screen door "Shigure I'm going to be gone tomorrow so take care of yourself, alright" Akisame said through the door but got only a 'hn' from her as a response

Akisame let out a sigh before walking away from Shigure's door and said his goodbyes to everyone. Akisame walked out of their home and towards the giant gate 'I hope we find out what's wrong with her' Akisame said walking out the gates and began walking towards the train station

"No, No, a thousand times NO!" Ichigo shouted at Urahara who sat on one of his beds in the clinic "Oh come on Ichigo these get-togethers are a good way to get your name out there in the big world. Don't you want to be something more than just known as a small time clinic owner" Urahara pleaded as he was getting tired of trying to convince Ichigo "Why would I want that. All it is, is just fat cats flaunting their wealth and fame around like nothing is wrong with the world" Ichigo scoffed at that

"Come on Ichigo just go, hell even Uryu is going" Urahara said as he already convinced Uryu to go as he denied as well but reconsidered when he told him it's for the plan he had set for Ichigo "Another reason not to go then. Uryu can deal with people like while those people just look at me and just think of themselves better than me" Ichigo said with his arms crossed as Urahara knew it will take awhile to actually convince him.

"Really Ichigo you should go, It'll probably take your mind off Shigure for awhile" Urahara said as Ichigo flinched when he said her name "I'm not going, and that's final" Ichigo hissed out at Urahara who sighed "Alright fine, I won't ask you again" Urahara said as Ichigo sighed "Good" Ichigo said as he turned around

"Oh Ichigo one last thing" Urahara said with a grin as he reached for something in his sleeves "What is i-" Ichigo was sprayed with a purple mist and wobbled slightly before falling down on his face

"Should have done that in the first place" Urahara muttered before dragging Ichigo's unconscious body outside. Urahara dragged Ichigo outside where he saw Uryu waiting by his car "Do I even want to know what happen" Uryu deadpanned as Urahara chuckle

"Just Ichigo being stubborn as usual. Mind helping me put him in the car" Urahara asked as Uryu sighed before walking over and help drag Ichigo and tossed him into the back of his car

"Well I guess I should head out. Remember this Urahara, if he destroys my car when he wakes up you're paying. Understood" Uryu said sternly as Urahara decided to half fun with the uptight Quincy as he unfolded his fan and hid his grin behind it

"So be sure to take good care of Ichigo when he's unconscious" Urahara said happily as Uryu's brow twitched "Urahara, did you hear what I said" Uryu said in a strained angry voice "Oh yes, congratulations on your wife Nemu being pregnant" Urahara said with a grin as Uryu lowered his head as his glasses turned white as Urahara could feel the build up of anger swirling around him

"I thank you but that is not what I said" Uryu said with his fists shaking "Huh? What was it you said" Urahara faking even more as he had to contain himself from laughing at how angry Uryu is. Urahara saw Uryu was at the peak of anger and decided to stop "Alright, alright, I'll pay for your car if Ichigo destroys anything when he wakes. Huey, that's going to be a big bill if he does get mad enough to take it out on your car" Urahara said jokingly as Uryu calmed down

"Good, I guess I'll be going. See you later Kisuke" Uryu said as he got in his car and drove off.

Urahara was waving goodbye with a grin on his face "Too easy, now let's see how Ichigo handles meeting Akisame" Urahara said chuckling maniacally

It was a few hours until Ichigo opened his eyes again as he groan "Ugh, my head. What happened" Ichigo said getting up from his lying down position as he noticed he was in a car "The hell am I doing in a car" Ichigo said out loud

Ichigo soon noticed in front driving the car "About time you woke up. We're nearly there" Uryu said cryptically as Ichigo has no idea what's he talking about as he cracked the nicks in his neck

"Wait, where are going" Ichigo said looking out the window when the car passed by a sign saying 'Welcome doctors to the worldwide community get-together'. Ichigo stared at the sign as it passed by them before letting out a frustrated breath "Uryu, why am I here" Ichigo said trying to control his anger

Ichigo turned his head to the driver who just shrugged it off "Well, we all thought it would be best for you to calm down. Lately you've been kinda of a. . what's the word. . Ah, now I remember. A complete jackass" Uryu deadpanned as Ichigo's eye twitched

"Oy, you do know I could destroy this car and head back home right" Ichigo threatened in a low voice as he was not in the mood to be played with "Thank you for proving my point, Kurosaki" Uryu quipped as Ichigo was about to yell at him before realizing that he was acting like a complete jackass for the last couple of days towards his friends since Shigure left

Ichigo leaned back into his seat with a 'tsk' "So how long is this stupid thing going to last" Ichigo said gruffly not noticing that Uryu smiled "The get together lasts a week but don't worry Ichigo, we're going to be there for only a day. Wouldn't be ethical to take away the more proficient doctors away from their hospitals for more than a day" Uryu said as Ichigo let out a sigh of relief "Alright, but I'm not going to mingle with any of them"

"Deal"

Ichigo let out another sigh of relief as the two arrive at the entrance of a convention center. The two got out as a valet took their car for them as they went in. The second the two went in Ichigo went off to the side while Uryu was talking to potential benefactors and future corporate alliances. Ichigo just dulled out most of the conversations happening catching one or two conversations at times, some were about why such a ruffian is here. Ichigo scoffed before thinking whether he should leave without Uryu or not

"Did you hear, Kōetsuji Akisame from the Ryozanpaku is here"

"Really! The Medic demon of Ryozanpaku is here!"

That one conversation made Ichigo's eyes widen at the speculation of someone from Shigure's group being here. Ichigo thought it was impossible he would see someone from the same group as it was nearly inconceivable how he would be in the same convention with him. . . . . . . It took Ichigo a few seconds to realize how this was possible

'KISUKE URAHARA!'

A certain candy shop owner sneezed loudly "Seems you're coming down with something again" Tessai said when he stopped to see his boss sniffing. Kisuke waved him off as he picked up a tissue

"It's just someone talking about me Tessai, nothing to worry about" Urahara said with a sniff as he knew who it was "I'm sure you just caught another cold. Hold on I think I still have that medication from last time" Tessai said as he walked away from Urahara'

"H-Hold on, that medicine was expired" Urahara said desperately as he tried getting away from Tessai who looked at him with his glasses sparkling in the light

"Actually I have another medicine that I was waiting to. And look it's not two years past it's expiration" Tessai said bringing out a jar filled with ungodly gunk as it had purple haze around "With this you'll feel just fine. Now then, say ahh" Tessai said as Urahara scrambled to get away from Tessai only to grabbed by the scruff of his coat as Tessai pushed the 'Medicine' towards Urahara "Your trying to kill me aren't you, keep that stuff away from. NO, no, no, no, no!"

"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"

Ichigo's internal screams of vengeance was somehow silenced as he felt justice was already being administered which he found odd but rolled with it.

Akisame had talked to some of the guests at the convention and had some good time. He devastated the corrupt ones by his knowledge and prowess of the doctoral arts while giving some hope and advice to the younger, more caring of the doctors here. Akisame was walking towards a doctor with raven hair and glasses who he heard was called Uryu Ishida. He heard the boy was a genius as he was kind but stopped when he felt a wave of killing intent pass over everyone in the convention hall

Akisame was going to look for whoever sent that killing intent but didn't have to look far as he saw that Uryu was looking straight to his left with a blank stare. Akisame followed the man's line of sight and saw a man with orange spiky hair, which he found quite normal compared to Apachai's hair, and noticed the man was wearing a doctors coat as well.

Akisame watched as the killing intent fade away and was replaced with confusion evident on the man's face. He watched as the man scratch his head and shrug before the man looked around as if he was looking for someone.

The man stop looking when he looked at Akisame who looked back as the two gauged each other. Akisame looked into the man's eyes and saw determination and a calm mind as well as no killing intent which was weird when he released some a couple of seconds ago. the man pushed himself off the wall and began walking towards him.

Akisame watched as he walked until he stopped a few feet from him "Hello" Akisame said deciding to be the one to start a conversation "A pleasure" The man said as they continued to look into the depths of each other's eyes trying to get something from the other. It was until Akisame looked deeply into the man's eyes did he feel a chill of dread through his entire body when he swore he saw his eyes flash an ominous yellow

'Dammit Shiro. Why the hell did you send that killing intent straight into the man' Ichigo internally scolded his hollow Zanpakutō 'What? He was asking for it when tried to gauge us. Besides, I didn't even use that much killing intent on him' Shiro said with a scoff as Ichigo mentally rolled his eyes

"Name" Ichigo asked wanting to make sure if he got the right person. The man in front of him stirred from the immense killing intent before addressing him "I'm Kōetsuji Akisame, just Akisame" the man named Akisame said as Ichigo nodded "I'm Ichigo Kurosaki, I prefer going by Ichigo" Ichigo told him as Akisame nodded in acknowledgement

"So why is it that you don't mingle with the other doctors" Akisame asked as Ichigo sighed knowing this answer to easy

"Not really into mingling, the only reason I'm here is an acquaintance of mine forced me to go. Besides most of what these people are talking about is how much money they have and how good they are in performing advance medical procedures" Ichigo said scoffing as he glared in a random direction at people who were staring as they quickly looked away in fear

"Besides. I already have money and knowledge of medical procedures so what's the point of flaunting it" Ichigo said dryly as Akisame raised a brow at him "Really now, then you probably know how to cure someone of (Random medical problem)" Akisame said as Ichigo knew he was being challenged by the man in front of him. Ichigo would've insulted the man with his prowess and walk away but this is someone of Ryozanpaku, someone from Shigure's group

So of course with that he decided to play around "Of course it's (Well defined and thought out medical answer), everyone with half a mind knows that" Ichigo taunted as he looked to the side as saw Uryu trying to keep himself from laughing while the other doctors stared at him dumbfounded "Impressive, well how about (Medical question)

"That's simple it's (Answer)"

"Well then how about (Question)"

"To fix that you must (Answer)"

Akisame was impressed, the man in front of him answered question after question in a rapid pace that most would have trouble doing so. Akisame would've thought the man was bluffing that he couldn't do the medical procedures he explained but the look in his eyes shone the determination that he could. Akisame also noticed everyone that was here was watching the two and some was even writing down the answers while Uryu was looking down at his watch.

After giving the last question and receiving the answer, Akisame stopped and put his hand underneath his chin with a grin on his face "Ho, ho~ that's pretty impressive Ichigo Kurosaki" Akisame said might as well give the kid praise as he saw Ichigo wave it off "Not really, this basic knowledge my teacher beat into me" Ichigo said with a tired sigh

"Oh, what's your teacher's name. If you don't mind me asking" Akisame asked curious who could teach someone so young so much. Akisame watched as the boy contemplated with himself before relenting

"Her name is, Retsu Unohana" Ichigo said as Akisame could feel his own eyes widen at the announcement along with everyone else in the room, excluding Uryu again. Akisame watched as Ichigo looked around confused "Um~ did I say something I shouldn't" Ichigo said with nervousness in his voice

Akisame coughed into his hand and composed himself "Retsu Unohana is considered the Goddess of Healing. She's been gone for many years that no one knows where she is or what she's doing. To hear you say you're her student is quite the surprise" Akisame explained as he saw the astonished look on Ichigo's face

". . . . Huh, you think you know someone when they teach you for more than four years in your spare time and yet you still learn something new" Ichigo admitted as he tilted his head at him while everyone looked at him like he's crazy. Akisame laughed quietly at Ichigo's attitude before thinking if he is her student then maybe he should be able to understand the mind better than anyone else.

Akisame sucked in some air between his teeth thinking whether he should ask him or not "You alright" Ichigo asked with a raised brow as he must be wondering what he is doing. Akisame decided might as well ask him if it would help Shigure "Hypothetically, how good are you in psychoanalyzing someone and figuring out what's the problem" Akisame asked as Ichigo tilted his head slightly "I'm decent enough, why?" Ichigo said confused

"I have a friend that become depressed lately and I don't understand what's wrong. Mind walking with me for a bit" Akisame asked as the two noticed that everyone was still staring at them. Ichigo nodded as he turned to the raven haired doctor next to him "I'll see you in a bit Uryu" Ichigo said to the guy as Akisame realized that the person was the genius doctor he heard of and wondered what their connection was "Just try not to do something stupid the moment you leave, I don't want to clean up your mess" Uryu warned as Ichigo waved him off as Akisame led him out of the convention hall.

The two exited into the back of the convention center where a wide circular area, covered in grass was with a tree in the middle. Akisame walked up to the tree and sat down on the shade as Ichigo sat with him "So what's wrong with your friend" Ichigo asked nonchalantly but Akisame saw in his eyes worry but couldn't understand why he would be worried when he never met any of his colleagues of Ryozanpaku

"You see my friend has been uncharacteristically distant, even for her standards" Akisame explained as he saw him flinch slightly when he said 'her'. "No matter how much we try none of us can reach her as she just walks away from our conversation with a heavy sigh" Akisame told Ichigo as he noticed he looked slightly upset but was hiding it

"But oddly enough even when she kept her distance from us, she would cook us dinner which she never done before. She helped by cutting the ingredients with some difficulty but never truly cook. It makes me wonder if she met someone to teach her to cook but she would never do that as she is more interested in weapons than cooking" Akisame said as he saw Ichigo look like he been shot and tried to look away and make eye contact

"Ichigo, you've been acting strangely when I started talking about my friend" Akisame questioned with a stern glare "W-What, strange, no why would I be acting strange. Besides this is about Shigure not me so let's figure out what's wrong" Ichigo said with a weak smile as Akisame looked at him blankly

"Ichigo. . . I never once told you her name" Akisame said with his anger rising at the possibility that this man is the reason the girl he took in all those years ago is in a depression "Tell me Ichigo. How the hell do you know her name" Akisame threatened in a low voice as his eyes glowed an ominous white as Ichigo choked and started to sweat

'Ah crap' Ichigo thought weakly in his mind 'Well it's kinda your fault for letting your nervousness take control of your actions. And not to mention it's also your fault for Shigure to be depressed, what a good 'Friend' you are' Shiro said with a scoff as Ichigo felt slightly depressed of that 'Enough, what you're doing is not helping and you know how I am when it rains in here' Zangetsu said as Shiro let out a 'tsk'. "Well. I'm waiting, Kurosaki" Akisame said sternly as Ichigo noticed his eyes seemed to be glowing

'How the hell does he do that' Ichigo thought as his inner spirits shrugged "Well. . It's complicated" Ichigo replied meekly from the man's glare 'Damn, I thought Unohana was scary but. . . . No, Unohana is still scarier than him' Ichigo thought as Akisame leaned in

"What do you mean, complicated" Akisame asked sternly as Ichigo sighed knowing he'll have to explain "Where to begin" Ichigo then told him how he found her unconscious and bleeding to death. He then told him about the time where he would have to drag her back to the clinic as she would run away and accidentally opened her wound twice, Ichigo watched as Akisame smirked and muttered 'that's just like her', Ichigo then told him that he wouldn't let her leave until the month is over to make sure she is fully healed.

Akisame stared at him taking what he was told "So I'm going to guess the two of you fell in love during that month and because of the separation both of you have been feeling the heartbreak greatly" Akisame guessed as Ichigo choked a bit at how blunt and correct Akisame was "You don't have to answer, your face tells it all" Akisame said with a grin as Ichigo blushed as he groaned in embarrassment.

"But that doesn't explain how you were able to keep her there, she should've ran off at night in the first few days you kept her there" Akisame asked as Ichigo looked back up with a smirk "Just because she's fast doesn't mean she's faster than me" Ichigo said smugly as Akisame narrowed his eyes at Ichigo's speculation and wondered if he truly was faster.

Ichigo watched as Akisame shrug probably going to think about the speculations of his speed later "Still, this is basically your fault she's depressed so your going to have to fix it" Akisame said pressing guilt on Ichigo who flinched when he realized that he is basically right about it being his fault

"Alright but how the hell do I do that. I can't just go over there, that would be more cruel than doing nothing as I would be there for about a day or so and I'll have to leave after. I wouldn't want to put much strain into giving her hope of seeing me and then watching me leave" Ichigo said as Akisame put his hand under his chin in thought

'Ichigo, I may have an idea' Zangetsu said as Ichigo subtly raised a brow 'I'm listening' Ichigo thought to 'Remember how she acted when she saw Tensa" Zangetsu asked as Ichigo nodded 'Yea but what does that have to do. . . You want me to give her a new weapon don't you' Ichigo questioned as he saw in his mind Zangetsu grin 'Of course, just form my blade and give it to the man so he could give it to Shigure' Zangetsu explained as Ichigo

'Hold on, what about my blade!' Shiro yelled as Zangetsu sighed 'My blade could be easily hidden so it doesn't raise suspician where Ichigo got it from. Yours on the other hand' Zangetsu said as he formed Shiro's blade five foot blade 'Do you honestly believe you could hide this on your body' Zangetsu berated the hollow who grumbled in annoyance and turned away

"Ichigo, you okay?" Akisame asked as Ichigo was brought out of his thoughts "Yeah I'm fine. I think I do know how to cheer her up" Ichigo said as he put his hand in his sleeve "O~ and what would that be" Akisame asked in wonder

"Well something she would absolutely love" Ichigo said as the blade slowly formed in his sleeve "And that would be" Akisame asked as the blade finished in Ichigo's coat

Ichigo grinned as he pulled out old man Zangetsu's blade from his coat sleeve "A weapon of course. Its name is Zangetsu" Ichigo said as he spun the connected black handle on his finger

Akisame stared at the short black blade that he thinks is an elongated Khyber knife in slight awe. Akisame was not one to use weapons but he could understand the prowess they have when wielded by a great swordsman, Shigure proved that point, and this blade was emanating true prowess as if it were alive.

Akisame watched as Ichigo stopped spinning the blade and held it reverse grip and held it out to Akisame. Akisame gingerly took the blade from Ichigo and felt something go through his entire body. Akisame couldn't put a word to it but it felt calming and just, it's as if it was guiding him to achieve his dreams and stay calm.

Akisame could see this as a great gift to Shigure, as it would be another weapon to her collection and a gift from the guy she likes. Akisame then thought about how much she acted when she was separated from him and took a long hard moment of thought to think about the idea that came to mind

". . . . Ichigo, how would you like to join Ryozanpaku" Akisame asked with a smile which Ichigo smiled as well

"I decline" Ichigo said bluntly as Akisame raised a brow as he could tell he wants to be with Shigure but isn't "The reason I'm declining, which you're probably wondering why, is because I can't leave my clinic no matter how much I want to. Other than Uryu's hospital, I'm the only other medical facility in my town for those who can't pay for the high prices the hospitals have. The second I leave who would take care of them" Ichigo said with a sad smile as Akisame was amazed at how selfless he was to forsake his chance of love for the sake of other people having an great medical care

But even with that selflessness he could see the sadness in his eyes. Akisame tuck the knife in his sleeves "I guess I'll be going now, the offer still stands Ichigo if you change your mind" Akisame said as he got up off the ground

"Yea, I'm just going to stay here for a bit" Ichigo said in low voice as Akisame nodded as he left the orange haired doctor to his thoughts. Akisame walked up to the entrance of the convention and stopped and turned to the side to see Uryu leaning against the pillar

"Ichigo has always been thick headed and too righteous for his well being that he forsakes his own needs for the sake of others" Uryu said turning his head towards Akisame who nodded in agreement "Just by talking to him I could see he wants to accept the offer but thinks he shouldn't as other people would need him more. I never saw a man as selfless as him, to give up the chance for love so he could help others. Never thought I see the day something like that happens" Akisame said looking over to Ichigo who was still sitting in the shade of the tree

"I've known Ichigo since we went to school together and I learned that he is just one thick headed individual who will do what he can to help others. That's basically how we became friends, you see when we first met we had a. . .slight disposition and in the end Ichigo won that disposition but he didn't act smug about it. Ichigo instead treated me like a friend and close acquaintance. That idiot" Uryu said shaking his head with a smile as Akisame could see the bond between the two

"And now when the chance of being in love falls right in front of him, he has no idea what to do. The day Shigure left he started being an ass to everyone and we were starting to worry about him, so a friend of ours planned him to come here. Well Ichigo decline but Urahara is not one to say no to when it comes to your well being. . . or his 'Master Plan' as he likes to call" Uryu said with chuckle as Akisame raised a brow at that

"So what is he going to do" Akisame asked looking at Ichigo once more "He's probably going to mope around for a day or two then go back to his usual self but he'll always carries that hint of sadness until he realizes what he must do. I just hope he figures it out before it's too late" Uryu said with a sigh

"Do you think you can try to get him to come with us" Akisame asked as he would like the man who he just met be happy, he seen how kind he could be and couldn't help feel sad for the man who would give up everything to help others.

"All of us, his friends, are actually trying to get him to go. It may take month's but we will make it happen one day" Uryu said with a smile as Akisame nodded back with a smile as well knowing Ichigo is in good hands of his friends

"I see, It's nice to see the next generation to be so kind then the previous. I expect great things from this new generation and the one after" Akisame said as he walked away with a wave goodbye as he noticed Uryu's footsteps were silent. That made him wonder how is that possible as he watched him walk towards Ichigo before shaking his head as he left the convention as the day was already ending and he needed to head back home to give Shigure her gift to make her happy again.

Ichigo was watching the clouds up above slowly moving across the slowly turning blue to orange sky. Ichigo heard silent footsteps "What do you want Uryu" Ichigo said already sensing his reiatsu as he walked up to him

"Just checking up on you Ichigo" Uryu said standing behind him "Wouldn't you hang around those other doctors" Ichigo said dryly while Uryu just gave him a dry laugh

"Apparently with you saying you've been taught by Unohana made everyone start gossiping like teenage girls" Uryu joked as Ichigo let out a dry laugh of his own

"So does that mean I have to talk to them now or could we go home" Ichigo said as he doesn't feel like he could deal with those idiots "Nah you already been through enough for today. Come on, I already got the valet to pick up my car" Uryu said holding his hand out for Ichigo. Ichigo gave out another dry laugh before taking Uryu's hand as he helped him up

"Come on, let's go home" Uryu sad as Ichigo nodded as the two left the convention in silence

It was late at late in the evening as Akisame walked through the gates of Ryozanpaku. Akisame walked towards the dining area as he heard them in there. Akisame slide the door and everyone looked at him "Welcome back, Akisame. We just started dinner" Miu said happily as she passed him his portion "Thank you Miu" Akisame said as he sat down at the table next Sakaki and Shigure

"I'm glad to see you out of your room Shigure" Akisame said as Shigure just continued eat in silence "That's basically all you're going to get. You have no idea how hard it was to get her out of her room just to eat with us" Sakaki said popping open a beer can

"How was the convention" Kensei said as he stole some of Kenichi's food "HEY! Stop taking my food!" Kenichi said as he put his arms around his food as Kensei gave out a happy chortle

"The convention was interesting" Akisame said as he took a bite of his food "I met some interesting individuals that have potential of being great doctors" Akisame said as everyone just grunted in acknowledgement "I also met one individual that I found quite interesting" Akisame said as that drew their attention excluding Shigure "Really now. What was his name" Elder Furinji asked stroking his beard

"Well his name was- oh wait" Akisame said as he dug into his sleeves "I got something for you Shigure. I'm sure you'll LOVE it" Akisame said as Shigure stopped eating to looked at him confused before becoming wide eyed. Akisame brought out the black Khyber knife and spun it slowly around his finger

"T-That's" Shigure gasped out as she recognized the metal "Hey she's talking again. Weird ass knife though, probably isn't that goo-" Sakaki stopped talking as the beer can he held was cut in half, dropping the liquid contents on the floor

"Say it's useless and I'll end you" Shigure said venomously as she glared harshly at Sakaki. Everyone stared at her in shock, not from threatening Sakaki, but from the fact she spoke a complete sentence without pausing once

"He was saddened at the fact you were like this so he gave me this to give to you to cheer you up. Makes me wonder how you two know each other so well that you would react like this" Akisame said deciding to play around with Shigure as he already knew how the two know each other but it was satisfying to see her flinch and sweat slightly

"I'm joking Shigure. . . . I know everything" Akisame said deadpanned as Shigure flinched again "If that was the sole reason why you've been distant you could've just come talk to me about. For Pete's sake Shigure were you embarrassed about us finding out or was it something else" Akisame said as Shigure bit her lip and held her head down. As this was going on everyone looked at the two confused at what they were talking about but kept silent

"It's just, the life I live doesn't allow it" Shigure said as Akisame scoffed "You keep telling yourself. What you're going through is natural, you can't decide whether to continue your mission to hunt for your father swords or-" Akisame said leaving the blank for Shigure to fill as she hung her head down further. Akisame sighed "You two will meet again and when you do, figure out what is going on. Life is random as it gives you a few paths to live your life. So just be careful to choose the right path because if you choose the wrong one, you will always regret not taking the right one and wonder what would be different" Akisame said seriously as Shigure thought about what he said and what she should do

Akisame handed her the Zangetsu "He said its name was Zangetsu" Akisame said as she gingerly took the blade and looked at it with a smile "I'm guessing that this is one of his other blades" Shigure said to herself.

Sakaki slammed his hands down onto the table "Would someone explain to me what the HELL is going on!" Sakaki yelled as Shigure looked at Sakaki dryly "It's for me to disclosed when I feel like it, so shut the hell up Sakaki" Shigure said swinging Zangetsu at Sakaki

What happened next surprised everyone including Shigure. A few strands of Sakaki's hair fell down and the wall behind him was cut open with a giant gap. It didn't stop there as the wall surrounding the entire Ryozanpaku gained a massive cut into it as well. Sadly for the elder his bonsai tree was in front of it as it slowly fell down "NOOOOOOOOOOOOO, MY BONSAI!" Elder shouted as he caught the tree before it hit the ground

Everyone stared at the Elder before returning their gaze at Shigure who was staring at the blade with awe ". . . I'm going to kiss that man the next time I see him" Shigure said with a smile before dropping it and blushed heavily as she realized what she just said in front of everyone "Ho Ho, what's this-" Kensei said but stopped seeing the gleam in Shigure's eyes as she held up Zangetsu in a stabbing motion

"Eh he he, I'll shut up now" Kensei said weakly as Miu sat right next to her with expecting eyes ". . . . I'll tell you later, only if you don't tell anyone" Shigure muttered with a slight blush as Miu nodded vigorously "Well I think I'm going to my room. Goodnight everyone" Shigure said happily, still holding Zangetsu as she walked out of the dining room humming while in the background Apachai was helping the Elder fix his tree by tying it with rope

". . . Well that went better than expected. The future is going to hold some very interesting things to come" Akisame said with a grin as everyone who has no clue what happened stared at him

". . . Seriously though. What the hell just happened" Sakaki said dully as Akisame just went back to eating with a grin

Uryu dropped Ichigo at his clinic who entered after saying goodnight. As Ichigo entered he headed straight up to his room only to stop when he heard Zangetsu chuckle "Something the matter Zangetsu" Ichigo said out loud 'Just that Shigure loves the gift you gave her and just used it on someone annoying' Zangetsu said as Ichigo realized when he was coming back from the convention that he gave her a part of Zangetsu's being when he made the blade

Ichigo grinned "Really now" Ichigo asked with a happy tone "Well I guess. . Today wasn't that bad after all, if she's happy at least" Ichigo said as he entered his room for the night.

Well I hope you enjoyed that chapter as I'll be posting up the next chapter in a day or two because it wouldn't be right to upload right now while my other stories haven't been updated yet.

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