Captain Kawaguchi sits beneath a waterfall meditating with a troubled expression on his face. When Prince Motou Hajime calls his name, the waterfall flows into the hilt of his sword and reforms his zanpakuto.

Motou Hajime, "I have removed Akio Himura from our stealth force. Before we could hand him over to the Gatsu Clan, he fled."

Captain Kawaguchi, "I am aware of this. What is the real reason you came to see me?"

Motou Hajime, "I am uneasy. I fear that chaos will soon sweep throughout Soul Society. I want to know if Akio Himura could be the one behind this and if killing him could prevent catastrophe."

Captain Kawaguchi, "Your instincts are sound. Even with the Motou family avoiding conflict with the Gatsu Clan, the future still points to an earth-shattering war. Though the assassin plays a vital role, I am still uncertain as to how to prevent it."

Motou Hajime, "How is this? Does your zanpakuto not have the ability to see the future?"

Captain Kawaguchi, "It has the power to see the truth. The power to see the truth even before the lie is told. But lately, I have seen the future in murkier waters."

Motou Hajime, "Why could that be?"

Captain Kawaguchi, "Perhaps I will not live long enough to see the truth revealed."

Motou Hajime, "Do you at least know if my sister shall be safe?"

Captain Kawaguchi, "(sigh) I have seen your sister on two deathbeds. In the first, the assassin slaughters your entire family. In the other, she battles a powerful hollow. Killing Akio Himura may save your sister from the first fate, but both of these deaths are in my lifetime. Your sister shall not live beyond this war."

***Three months later***

Haru Kaien, "There is one thing I don't understand," (throwing a right-handed punch to Tsuyoshi's face).

Tsukuda Tsuyoshi, "and what's that?" (dodging Kaien's punch and counterattacking by throwing his left elbow to Kaien's stomach)

Haru Kaien, "what happens to the Quincy's?" (jumping in order to knee the elbow out of place before front kicking with his left foot)

Tsukuda Tsuyoshi, "We ask them to step down," (leaping back then grabbing Kaien's foot).

Haru Kaien, "and if they don't?" (kicking sideways in mid-air with his right foot towards Tsuyoshi's face)

Tsukuda Tsuyoshi, "then we'll make them," (blocking Kaien's foot with his free arm).

Haru Kaien, "But they've helped us fight the hollows for centuries can we really just kill them?" (kicking free of Tsuyoshi's grasp while back-flipping out of range)

Tsukuda Tsuyoshi, "We live in a world where violence solves all our problems, Kaien. Past relations mean nothing if they stand in the way of what is necessary," (charging Kaien).

Haru Kaien, "When is massacre ever necessary? Our enemies today maybe our allies tomorrow. We cannot sacrifice future wars to win our present battles," (dodging the charge and throwing a kick to Tsuyoshi's stomach).

Tsukuda Tsuyoshi, "Likewise, our allies today maybe our future enemies. This is the reason we must always strive to be the strongest; our survival depends on it," (spinning out of the kick's way then sending a back-fist towards Kaien's face. Kaien blocks the back fist, then delivers a series of punches).

Haru Kaien, "So you would train and kill for survival? That makes you nothing more than a beast," (now throwing a flurry of kicks).

Tsukuda Tsuyoshi, "So you would train, then be killed for pride? That makes you a fool!" (blocking each kick).

Haru Kaien, "Someday, you are going to choose the path of least bloodshed my friend."

Tsukuda Tsuyoshi, "and someday you'll find that that's not the side you want to be on."

Fukui Kichirou, "Let's just hope those are different days, else you guys may find yourselves fighting each other."

Tsukuda Tsuyoshi, "Guess it's time to go"

Haru Kaien, "Where are we going?"

Tsukuda Tsuyoshi, "Zaraki district. There's a martial arts tournament."

***6 hours later***

Fukui Kichirou, "I am Fukui Kichirou, the greatest Jujutsu fighter Soul Society has ever seen! Remember my name for I am going to defeat all 127 of you, and bring honor to the Academy."

In the first round of the tournament, Fukui Kichirou was knocked out cold with a single punch from his opponent.

Tsukuda Tsuyoshi, "I don't know why I bring him to these things; it's not like I've ever seen him win a fight."

Tsukuda Tsuyoshi and Haru Kaien were unstoppable. Neither found an opponent who could best their skills and speeds, and they were forced to fight each other in the final round. Haru Kaien was an impressive martial artist, but Tsukuda Tsuyoshi was better. After the tournament, the Academy students walked away with the first and the second place medals.

Random Shinigami, "Hey you Academy bitches, we let you have your fun, but now we want our medals back."

Tsukuda Tsuyoshi, "If you want them, you'll have to defeat us."

Random Shinigami, "We intend to (unsheathing his sword and calling over the rest of his squad). Unfortunately for you, the Hakai Clan doesn't lose sword fights to Yamamoto's bitches."

Fukui Kichirou, "twenty-three guys from the Kenpachi's squad, damn this looks bad."

Tsukuda Tsuyoshi, "Kaien grab our zanpakuto. Kichirou and I will handle these guys until you get back."

Haru Kaien flash-steps back towards the Academy as the battle ensues. Tsukuda Tsuyoshi was well capable of defeating four or five armed men unarmed, but twenty-three was simply out of his league. Kichirou and Tsuyoshi decided merely to dodge their opponents' attacks until Kaien returned. When Kaien returned with the zanpakuto, the Hakai Clan rushed to attack him. Kaien gripped his own zanpakuto and accidently shot a fire ball into one of his opponents. Kichirou and Tsuyoshi picked up their swords and joined him.

Tsukuda Tsuyoshi, "When did you learn to do that?"

Haru Kaien, "I suppose just now. I don't know if I can do it again. Kasai Ou no Kishu has not taught me too much."

Kenpachi, "Kasai Ou no Kishu? My old mentor used to go on and on about that sword. He said it was the greatest fight of his life."

Tsukuda Tsuyoshi, "RUN KAIEN!"

When Kenpachi's sword touched Kaien's blade, Tsuyoshi and Kichirou leaped into the fight to help defend their friend. Even with the three zanpakuto against his own, the Kenpachi overpowered his enemies. In one weak swing, he knocked the three students onto the wall. When he charged Kaien, his sword was deflected by someone dressed in white fur coat and hood.

White-coated figure, "You have attacked my classmates without justice or merit."

Kenpachi, "That one killed one of my men. I'm just trying to return the favor."

White-coated figure, "I am sorry for your loss, but if you continue to assault members of the Academy then I shall be your opponent."

Kenpachi, "Who the hell are you anyway? Show your face!"

White-coated figure, "I am (removing his hood) Yukimura Masahiro."

Kenpachi, "the champion swordsman. Sounds like I'm going to have some fun after all."

Everyone marveled as the two battled. Kenpachi's wild attacks were met my Yukimura's graceful defenses and elegant parries. But Kenpachi was too powerful of an opponent and in the end Yukimura Masahiro let go of his blade to avoid a broken arm.

Kenpachi, "Looks like the fight is out of him. I'm bored. You four take care of them."

Before the four Hakai Clan members could approach the students, five arrows plunged into them and the Kenpachi. When the arrows struck, small tornadoes emerged from the wounds of the Clan members and ripped their limbs from their bodies. The Kenpachi simply responded by saying it tickled. Two figures then appeared before the Kenpachi.

Kenpachi, "Captain Tatsumaki Mayumi and Captain Kawaguchi Atsushi. Yamamoto's first graduates and the only other Captains of the Guard Squads. (Looks around) Seems like Tatsumaki killed four of my subordinates, I guess you have to die."

Captain Kawaguchi, "Touch her and I'll be your opponent. You know what my zanpakuto can do to you."

Kenpachi, "Fair enough. (Turns around) Alright let's go."

Hakai Clan Member, "But Captain, they just…"

Kenpachi, "I said let's go."

Captain Tatsumaki, "I didn't need your help."

Captain Kawaguchi, "You would have. Let's get everyone back to the Academy."

Haru Kaien, "Yukimura, thank you for saving my life."

Yukimura Masahiro, "He and his squad were going to kill you purely because you are a better fighter. There is no justice in that. I could not allow you to be killed."

Haru Kaien, "Thank you again, but I wish for the power to defend myself in such battles. I ask that you train me to a comparable level of swordsmanship."