Naruto sat up as the sun hit his eyes through the cracks of the window. He moved his arm to sit up and he felt a weight around him. With a grumble he lifted Yorouchi's arm off him and laid it down gently as he started to roll over to get out of bed.

"Hey where you going, I was having a nice dream"

"Well go back to bed and enjoy it" Naruto said as he stood and stretched befor getting dressed.

"Nah I think we should start your training." Yorouchi said with a yawn and stretch of her own.

"Well lets get going then, you up for a run?" He asked as he shrugged on his cloak.

"Yep, be there in a minute"

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Each morning Naruto and Yoroichi would a run around Karakura town then they worked with Kisuke for Naruto's kido skill. He started on the weaker ones and learned the incantations. Naruto found he was able to use the Red Fire without the incantaion. Kyuubi said it had to do with his spirit being so strong with Fire.

"Alright thanks for the training. I guess I should go find Rukia"

"Cya later Naruto" Kisuke waved with his fan.

"I'll be waiting for you" Yorouchi called laughing.

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Naruto was traveling down the normal route he took to find Rukia for the last 8 days. He liked this town, it was quiet and seemed normal.

"Ahh there she is" Naruto said as he finally sensed her spiritual pressure. He altered his course slightly. His head snapped up when he felt a hollow prescence appear. "All right, some action better hurry"

Naruto felt his heart beat for a second when he felt Rukia's spirit pressure dissapear.

"Noo" Naruto whispered as he took off even faster. He felt another pressure flare up all together.

Naruto rushed to the scene with his sword drawn to see Rukia sitting on the ground panting. An orange haired kid he had seen before now wielded a large zanpoktou and stood facing a large hollow in front of them. Rukia seemed to have a slight wound.

"Ichigo, get out of here, you cant beat him." Rukia called

"Do you ever shut up" Ichigo said as he took on the hollow with a large downwards slash. The hollow stepped back and punched Ichigo in the face sending him flying backwards landing next to Rukia.

"Great, this thing is too fast" Rukia comented

"For you two maybe" Naruto said as he jumped down in front of them. "I'll take him now"

"Naruto"

"Hmmm?"

"Are you sure you know what your doing?"

"Not a clue, something about slicing its mask though" He said walking forward. "Let's see if I can handle this in a battle" He raised his hand

Red Fire

The red wave of energy hit the holow head on causing it to fall on its back. The hollow moved to get up and found it being pushed back down. Naruto held his foot on the bottom of the mask.

"CYA" Naruto said as he plunged his sword into its mask, kiling it. Naruto walked back to the other two.

"So, care to tell me what happened?" Naruto said as h crouched down looking at the both of the.

"I had to give my powers to Ichigo here, I was too injured to continue"

"That thing killed my mother"

"Did it now, well its gone. And Rukia you had trouble with this weak of a hollow"

They both looked at the third seat with annoyed faces. "Alright well come on you two are training with me" Naruto said as he picked up Ichigo and threw him over his shoulder.

"Yorouchi, mind grabbing Rukia" Naruto yelled. The girl appeared beside him and smacked him in the head. "You didn't have to yell" she said as she rubbed her ears and picked up Rukia.

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"My My, what a find. Another new trainee for us to work with" Kisuke said happily from behind his fan.

"Yea, they need some work" Naruto said "Mind accompanying me on Rukia's patrol. I believe kisuke can handle it.

Yorouchi turned to kisuke who nodded back. "Sure let's go" And the two jumped out the window.

"So Ichigo may I see your sword." Ichigo drew his sword out of its sheath and held it in front of the hat wearing man.

"Interesting, you have a large zanpoktou, even in its sealed state. Rukia, may I see yours?"

"I can't acess my spiritual energies because Ichigo has them."

"Well we will have to fix that. Kisuke tapped Ichigo on the head and all of the borrowed spiritual energy returned to Rukia. Kisuke then hit Ichigo in the forehead with the tip of his cane. Ichigo felt his spiritul energy again.

"Hmm. It seems that when you transferred you powers to him, you awoke his own. Wow what amazing information"

"Let us head to the basement then" Kisuke said as he pointed his cane to the sky.

"Umm sure."

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"I miss Narutoooo" Yachiru whined at the breakfast table.

"Don't worry he will be back in a few days, how many left Yumchika?" Ikkaku said before gulping some water.

"4 more days till Naruto returns from his mission"

"Finally then I can finally face him" Kenpachi said as he swung his sword just above Ikkaku's head.

"Hey watch it"

"Just be lucky you don't have any hair" Yumchika said as he sniffled over a lock of hair in his hand that had been cut by Kenpachi.

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4 days later

"Ahh finally, I'll get back to the 11th".

"Aw, you are leaving?"

"Yea sorry Yorouchi. Hey I know I went to sleep on the floor" he said looking at the girl who just smiled and put a finger to her lips.

"Hahah, how far have the other two gotten?"

"Well Ichigo has the spirit pressure of a captain but his skill with it is terrible, worse than yours"

"Hehe, and Kenpachi is a captain who doesn't know his sword's name."

"I would say his skill is around that of a seated officer, somewhere around 3rd or 4th"

"You mean compared to a normal squad right?" Naruto said with a smile.

"Yea, excluding the 11th. With you Ikkaku, and Yumchika all at luitenant level, not to mention Yachiru and kenpachi, you guys are the strongest division." Yorouchi said causing Naruto to grin

"That's excellent, and Rukia?"

"She would be about seated officer as wel, maybe 8th or 9th, shes getting better"

"Allright I guess I coud have a spar with Ichigo, any idea where they are?"

"O yea they were just in here you didn't see them leave?" She said pointing to a wall. "No I don't have any idea, I have been here with you the whole time" She said sarcastically.

"Ok Ok, I'll go find them, you in?" Naruto said

"Hmmm??"

Naruto and Yoroichi both looked out the window.

"Captain level, not Ichigo's either." Naruto said as he grabbed his sword and jumped out the window.

"And lieutenant. Man we have to work on your detection skills." Yoroichi sid following him.

They traveled quickly on the rooftops. Arriving to see Ichigo bleeding and Rukia in the arms of Renji who was bleeding from his other arm. Yorouchi stayed hidden in the shadows.

"So it would seem that this hollow can replicate itself." Byakyua said

"Hey captain, its me Naruto of the 11th" Naruto said as he drew his blade.

"Whats going on here?" Naruto asked with seriousness. Renji and Ryakuya just looked at him.

"They are going to execute Rukia for giving me her powers." Ichigo coughed out.

"Hey she had to do it, or else she would have been killed" Naruto called

"No matter, we have our orders. And you are an imposter Naruto. Your body was found murdered in Soul Society. It was confirmed that he had died and a hollow able to replicate beings took your place." Renji informed him.

"I never died I am right here"

"Come Renji" Byakuya said as he waked to the portal.

Byakuya drew his blade as Naruto appeared in front of him with a strike.

"Want to wait till I say you can go" Naruto demanded.

"No" was the answer he got as Byakuya and Renji entered a portol that opened behind them and closed as soon as Byakuya was through.

"Well damn it all. We gotta get to Soul Society" Naruto said angrily

"I'll go and get the others" Ichigo said as he tried to get up only for a sandal to hit him in the back and push him down.

"My MY, there is no rush. I still have an informant in Soul Society. Rukia will not be executed for three months at the earliest."

"Alright then Ichigo I guess I will be joining you in your class for a while, seeing how I am not going to be able to get back to soul society until Kisuke opens the portal.

"Yes, soul society has put up the wall and closed the gates. I can get you to soul society and then the rest is up to you. Come on, I'll go get you enrolled at the school Naruto. Ichigo, Tessai will take care of you. Tomorrow we start training after school. O and make sure the others come." Kisuke said as he led Naruto to the school.

Tessai picked up Ichigo and slung him over his shoulder.

"Ahhh, I'm hurt remember." Ichigo cried in pain

"Nope, you will be all better soon" Tessai said in his odd voice and began to run off.

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Ichigo and Naruto were walking from Uruahara's shop. Both looked very similar when they had the uniforms on. They both held their briefcases over their shoulders and had somewhat of a scowl on their faces. The only difference would be Ichigo was a couple inches taller and the different hair color.

"Hey Chad." Ichigo said as they walked up to the tall man waiting for them.

"Good morning Ichigo. Who is your friend?"

"This is Naruto, he's a soul reaper like me. Two other reapers came and took Rukia back to execute her." Ichigo explained in a calm voice. Chad just raised an eyebrow.

"In two months we are going to get her back. They won't be executing her for three months, so that gives us some time."

"Hmm, sounds like its well thought out."

"Yea, that would be Naruto and Urahara."

"Glad you are on our side Naruto."

"Likewise Chad. Hey so what exactly am I supposed to be doing here. I never went to a school like this. It was just a ninja school"

"Well school's going to be a pain for you" Ichigo laughed

""We'll help you out, don't worry" Chad voiced

"Yea, we can always say that you're an idiot and they'll go easy on you" Ichigo mocked causing Naruto and Chad to look at him.

"Hey it was just a joke" Ichigo said as he waved his hand.

"Morning Ichigo" Orihime yelled to the approaching three.

"Hey Orihime, Tatsuki" Ichigo replied

"This is Naruto, new student, moved in next door to me. You got to go easy on him though he's a bit of an idiot" Ichigo said with a snicker deciding to go with Plan B

Naruto sighed and decided to let that one go. "Nice to meet you"

"Hey you any good at martial arts?" Tatsuki asked

Naruto raised an eyebrow and looked at Ichigo. "She's realy good at Martial arts. I'm the only one in the whole city a match for her and I don't like to hit girls." Ichigo said defensively.

"Or you are just scared." Naruto replied to Ichigo. "Yea, I'm decent why want to have a spar?"

"Hell Yea, after school good?"

"Yea, mind if we have it at urahara's shop" Naruto said. "I gotta hep Ichigo and Chad too."

Naruto found himself in his mindscape.

Naruto, the one girl is skilled.

"Yea, Orihime shes got some kind of spiritual power.

No the other girl, she has the ability to use chakra, a large source of it too.

"Really I didn't notice it"

Probably because you're an idiot

"Hey you bast

No Naruto-kun it is because you have accooustumed yourself to Spirit Power, you are more familiar to the latter now

"Oh, thanks Shugotenshi, No thanks to you Fox!!" Naruto said as he left his mind

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"Naruto…. Naruto…BAM Ichigo hit him over the head.

"What!" Naruto returned the punch to Ichigo. "I was talking to my Zanpoktou"

"Naruto not here!" he whispered and everyone looked at him like he was crazy except for Tatsuki.

"O what, you never told Tatsuki?" he asked. He received dumb looks in response.

"Ok I'll tell her. Ok Tatsuki, this is all true, and just wait till I finish before asking questions. K?"

"O..K"

Naruto put a hand on Ichigo's shoulder. "Ichigo is...well he's gay"

"What, get off me you homo" Ichigo swung his briefcase at naruto's head who ducked under it holding his side. The other just looked on with a grin at the two's antics.

"Ok for real this time" Ichigo said scowling at Naruto.

"Alright, Ichigo and I are soul reapers who can use a Zanpoktou. Chad here uses his spirit power to Unleash devastating punches. Orihime can use her hairpins to make a shield and an attack. Its all from the use of Spirit Power. O and Rukia is a soul reaper too."

"Yea, great story Naruto" she said sarcastically not believing him. "And I can shoot fire from my mouth"

"I can show you that" Naruto said raising a finger as if he were a teacher.

"What, you are serious" She asked in disbelief.

"Guess you don't want me to teach you something to make you stronger" Naruto said casually as he walked by them.

She thought about it for a minute "Wait" Naruto turned and smirked.

"Let me see your hand" Naruto said as he extended his and set his case down. This might hurt a litte"

"Ok you also have a special skill that yu can use. Its called chakra. It's the energy that I used to use in my previous life. It'll make you a hell of a lot stronger and you can probably come with us to rescue Rukia.

"Ok close your eyes. Now feel around inside yourself. When you feel it let me know and open your eyes." Tatsuki kept her eyes closed for a minute as the other looked on in confusion. Tatsuki opened her eyes.

'Ok now make and hold this sign with your hands." Naruto moved her hands into the ram seal. Tatsuki blushed as the close contact. The new energy making her feel tingly all over.

"Ok, you feel it?" Naruto asked and She nodded.

"Alright now concentrate to move the energy to your feet." She nodded when se had done this step

"Ok when you make contact with your target, release all the energy" She nodded and opened her eyes and looked at Naruto.

"Alright now…..kcik Ichigo as hard as you can"Naruto said stepping back.

"Wait wha.. No" BAM Tatsuki hit Ichigo in the side and sent him 5 feet in the air and made him roll a few times before stopping. Everyone looked on in awe. Naruto smiled

"Gah what the hell was that for, Naruto you are so dead" Ichigo said as he got back up and held his ribs.

Naruto that was amazing. Tatsuki yelled and gave him a hug. Naruto returned it before a thought hit him. Well the thought came after Ichigo punched him in the temple.

"O yea, tatsuki tell me if you can see me ok?" Naruto said rubbing his head.

"I can see you fine. Naruto"

"Yea yea, in a minute. Hey chad can you hold my body up?" he received a nod

Naruto popped a pill in his mouth and his body slumped onto Chad's arm. Naruto stood before everyone in his black shinigami robes and sage cloak.

"Hey, how did you do that?"

"This is me as a soul reaper. Ichigo has one too." Naruto whipped out his zanpoktou and tapped Ichigo in the head with the hilt forcing him out of his body. Ichigo's body fell to the floor in a heap.

"You bastard, I am so gonna get you for that" Ichigo said and drew Zangetsu and swung at Naruto.

Naruto blocked it with his own zanpoktou.

"These are our zanpoktous." Naruto parried Zangetsu and punched Ichigo in the face and jumped behind Tatsuki

"You coward come back here" Ichigo cried

Naruto pushed Tatsuki to the ground as a blue arrow sailed over his head. Naruto jumped back up.

"What the hell was that for Quincy!!" You could have hit Tatsuki

"Ishida, he's on our side" Orihime yelled

"Stop don't Ishida" Chad yelled

"Ishida, stop! He's stronger than you, stronger than me"

"It does not matter, Shinigami are my enemy" he said stoically.

"Fine bastard" Naruto said unsheathing his zanpoktou. "Last chance, to listen to them" Ishida replied with an arrow that Naruto knocked upwards with his sword. Ishida looked around before he felt something cold on his neck. Ishida shivered when Naruto spoke.

"Fool, I should kill you know and rid the world of quincy" Ishida's eyes widened at the threat. Naruto removed the blade.

"Naruto Namikaze Uzumaki, 4th seat of the 11th division, which is the strongest division of the 13 squads. Next time you attack me, you will be dealt with. Attack someone innocent and you will die before your arm can recoil from the shot" Naruto threatened

He disappeared from everyone's view. His body in chad's arm came to life as Naruto reentered it. "I back up my warnings" Naruto said and walked off with his briefcase.

Tatsuki and Orihime jogged to catch up with Naruto. Ichigo reentered his body as Ishida walked over. Ichigo punched him in the face when he was close enough.

"Fool, he is on our side."

"I am not on your side, therefore he is not on mine"

"O you know what forget it, I'll just have Naruto come back and kill you" Ichigo said and walked away with Chad. Ishida pushed his glasses back up and followed.

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Naruto fit in easily in the class since he already had a few friends. He sat in front of Tatsuki who kept poking him in the back annoying him to no end. Orihime was to his right and Ichigo to his left. Ishida sat on Ichigo's left and Chad was seated behind Ichigo.

"Alright class, today we are going to be continuing with Algebra."

After a few minutes the teacher asked a question. Naruto smirked and raised his hand. His friends all looked at him, knowing he had no clue what they were talking about.

"Yes Naruto?"

"Ichigo said he knows the answer" Naruto said causing Ichigo to pick his head up from the desk in a hurry. The others just laughed as Ichigo stuttered out an answer that was incorrect.

"Well Naruto, since Ichigo does not know the answer would you like to help him out?" the teacher asked. Ichigo snapped his head over with a devil's smile on his face.

"Um, 539?" Naruto asked

The teacher looked at him before smiling. "Correct"

"What?.. How?" Ichigo sputtered.

Chad and Tatsuki began to snicker causing Naruto to as well. Ichigo was glaring a hole through Naruto who turned around and gave Tatsuki a high five.

"That was payback" Naruto whispered.

"OH Naruto and Ichigo you too seem to be getting this rather quickly if you have time to talk." The teacher said catching them whispering.

"Crap"

"Shit"

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The group of six was on their way to Urahara's shop.

"Ahh that was much better than the ninja academy" Naruto said with his hands behind his head.

"Yea, you two make the class so much fun" Tatsuki said grinning

"It was enjoyable" Chad said in his deep voice.

"Hey Ishida, no hard feelings?" Naruto said looking to the Quincy who had been silent most of the day.

Ishida looked up to the grinning boy. "Yea no hard feelings, I am sorry" He said shaking Naruto's extended hand.

"Great can't have any problems within a team."

"Naruto I am embarrassed, you bring home a girlfriend without telling me" Yorouchi said as she jumped down from the roof.

"You never told us you had a girlfriend" Kisuke said from the doorway.

Yorouchi got in Tatsuki's face inspecting her with a smile causing her to blush.

"Just ignore them Tatsuki-chan, they are crazy" Naruto said walking by. Ichigo and Orihime giggled at their antics.

"Oh its Tatsuki-chaaaannnn now" Kisuke said in his odd voice.

The poor girl just blushed even more, not being able to say anything. Naruto grabbed her hand and led her inside.

"Urahara, Yorouchi can you two take care of them, I'll be teaching Tatsuki something from my old life."

They both mock saluted Naruto.

"Don't do anything I wouldn't!" Yorouchi called

"There's nothing you wouldn't do!!" Naruto called back

Yorouchi and Kisuke burst out laughing along with the rest of them.

"Laughter is always a great way to start anything" Kisuke said. "It helps the body"

"Ok, Chad your with me. Ishida you and Orihime are working with Tessai, Jinta and Ururu. Ichigo your with Kisuke. Everyone got it? Alright let's go we only have two months."

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"Just ignore them, I think I rubbed off on them too much." Naruto said as he sat down across from Tatsuki.

'Ok these are the seals used for manipulating chakra"

"How come you don't use it?" Tatsuki asked

"Well because chakra is a combination of spiritual and physical energy. Since I have no physical body I have no chakra. This is a temporary body, a gigai, provided by Urahara."

"O man that sucks" She said with some concern

"Yea, but don't worry I am working on it. Back to the lesson, the seals are…"

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"All right Chad hit me with everything you got" Yorouchi said taking a stance in front of him.

"I cannot hit a girl Yorouchi-san" Chad said as he kept his arms at his side.

"Ok then I willl start." She disappeared from his line of sight and kicked his legs out from under him before sitting on his back.

"Trust me Chad, you won't hurt me. I used to be a captain in the thirteen squads." She said as she got up.

"Ok then I just did not want to hurt you"

"Yatta, yatta, let's go" She said charging him a little slower this time. Chad activated his arm and blocked a punch.

"Now it gets interesting."

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Tessai stood across from Ishida and Orihime in another section of Kisuke's hidden training ground.

"Ishida, Jinta and ururu will be your opponents. Work on condensing your arrows more to cause more damage." He nodded and the three walked to the side a little.

"Ok Orihime. Please use you attacks on me. I will be helping you to strengthen and activate them quicker." Tessai said as he created an shield in front of him.

"Right"

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"Alright Ichigo, release Zangetsu and if you manage to injure me I will release mine as well. Sound fair?" Kisuke baited

"You bet, I always wanted to know what you Zanpakutou is capable of." Ichigo called as he charged the man.

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That night

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Naruto sat down on Ichigo's floor in a meditative position. Ichigo walked in the room and looked at him.

"You know you should try to talk with Zangetsu. It will help become more in tune with him. He may even teach you something. Besides it will only bring you closer to Bankai." Naruto finished as the outlines of Shugotenshi and Kyuubi appeared in a faded form behind him facing Ichigo. Shugotenshi smiled and Kyuubi grinned showing his fangs.

"I think I will" Ichigo said grinning as he leaned up against his wall feeling a little scared at seeing the fangs on the old man.

Very impressive Naruto-kun

Yes you are progressing quickly, although I think it is because of me

"Yea whatever Kyuubi. So isn't the manifestation of you guys the key to unlocking Bankai?"

Yes, you are almost there Naruto-kun

Probably during your upcoming adventure in the soul society will unlock it. You always did get stronger in the heat of a battle. It is what makes you unpredictable.

"Yea, I was always amazing"

Hmm Hmm

So brat, up for some practice against an old man?

"Bring it old man" Naruto yelled and was smacked across the face with the side of the cane.

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Ichigo found himself on the side of a skyscraper.

"What the hell is this?! This my mind?" Ichigo asked grabbing onto a window.

"Yes it is Ichigo. I was wondering if you were ever going to visit me." A voice behind him called. Ichigo turned to find a man with a cool looking cape standing n front of him.

"Zangetsu?"

"Correct Ichigo, would you like some tea?" he said sitting down.

"Sure" Zangetsu poured them both some tea.

"I must say that I am amazed."

"Hmm How so?"

"You being around Naruto and his Zanpakutous has made you stronger."

"Yea, he's good"

"I can tell that you also wish to unlock your Bankai." Ichigo nodded

"Then I suggest we get started if you wish to keep up" Zangetsu said drawing a blade identical to Ichigo's.

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5 weeks later

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Out of the group Tatsuki improved the most. Naruto had taught her how to use chakra effectively as well as a few Jutsu. She was able to effectively use the replacement, clone and transform techniques very good. Naruto had taught her the shadow clones but strongly advised her to use it in extreme situations only seeing as she only had the chakra of a chunnin. Naruto also taught her the basic moves of the sage fighting style. She managed to transform it into her own unique style that fitter her flexibility. Naruto at first was against it but Tatsuki persuaded Naruto with a trip to the movies to teach her an offensive attack. So Naruto tested her affinity and found that it was wind. Naruto couldn't believe it. He taught her the Cutting winds with the use of a small fan. No where near as destructive as Temari's but it was effective against a single opponent. Naruto also told her the seals for the Wind dragon attack as well as an attack the he created called aerial combustion. It basically exploded the air in an area directly in front of her. He decided that she needed an effective attack against someone strong. Naruto began teaching the basics of the rasengan and was surprised when she completed the first step in 15 minutes. She was still working on the second step.

After managing to slice Kisuke' arm, he showed him Benihime. After that it was a one sided fight though as Ichigo didn't stand a chance. After three weeks of training with Kisuke Yorouchi started working on his speed. Kisuke was impressed and said that Ichigo had the abilities to beat any seated officer.

Ishida was able to cause more damage with his arrows and raised his endurance a lot more. Orihime was more confident in her abilities and as such was able to use them more effectively.

Chad had also improved a lot. He power increased and also unlocked his left arm of the devil. (he did not unlock the second form of his right arm.) While he could use it, when he did he was completely out of energy unable to perform any attacks with either arm.

As the group arrived Kisuke and Yorouchi were waiting for them. They had a serious look on their faces and did not make any jokes when they arrived.

"For some reason Rukia's execution has been moved up to two weeks from today." Kisuke informed gravely

"Therefore we need to leave today. Not only must we make it to soul society but must break through the wall." Yorouchi said

"Alright then let's get going." Ichigo said as he dropped his briefcase excitedly. The others looked on with confidence.

"Very well then." Kisuke tapped the end of his cane on Ichigo's head forcing him out of his body. He did the same to Naruto. Tatsuki looked at him with a slight blush. She always thought he was cute but when he was in his shinigami form he was so much hotter. Yorouchi was the only one to catch her blush but decided to save it for later.

Naruto stood closest to Kisuke. He was anxious to see his family back at the 11th.

"Good Luck my friends. Please be careful" Kisuke said and slashed Benihime through the air opening a portal. Yorouchi transformed into her cat form and jumped onto Naruto's shoulder.

"Everyone stick together, if you fall behind you will be stuck forever." Kisuke informed as they entered the portal. They began their sprint through the tunnel.

Naruto led the group and the others were awed by his speed. To them it felt like they were running against a hard wind. He looked back and noticed that the two girls were having trouble.

"Yorouchi lead the way" she nodded and jumped ahead still in her cat form. Naruto fell to the back and grabbed Tatsuki and Orihime's hands and helped them along. They smiled as he helped them along. Just touching his hand gave them energy and made the resistance fade away.

"I wouldn't want to lose you two," He said as he gave Tatsuki's hand a squeeze. She smiled back and gripped his hand harder causing Naruto to grin.

They landed outside the portal in a group. Orihime let go of his hand as she caught up to the rest of the group. Tatsuki didn't want to let go so when Naruto looked to her she jogged ahead, this time pulling Naruto who lost his footing at first.