The Lazy Death God

by makoto x chelia

For young Fusanosuke, life as a Shinigami is exhausting. Between fighting Hollows, crazy captains who wish to either kill him, experiment on him, or downright dislike him, he has to survive in this crazy world with the few friends he does have, and face the darkness that haunts his past.

4. Chapter 4

Hello, and welcome to the next chapter!

DocSlendy; You never know, it could be something like that. Rangiku and Fusanosuke could be doing something like that when drunk, who knows, but them, right? Yeah, a cute little moment between the two, huh. Eeh, it wasn't really a meeting with them, though most of them where there, plus Fusanosuke knew that he couldn't convince someone like Unohana to do something like that anyway, which he wouldn't even attempt to do anyway, for various reasons. Nemu surely is quite fun to write as a character, and I will have fun with her in the future, and some serious stuff as well.

Naroku; Thanks. I know, I fixed it about five minutes just before you posted a review. I know that I do, though they never speak the words lieutenant or captain, using Fuku-taichou and Taichou instead. I just like using variety, that's all. Heh, I can imagine something like that as well. Soi Fon would seem the type to do something like that. Eeh, I haven't really decided, and yeah, she most likely would be. Awesome suggests!

Hellspam; Yeah, Karin is a fav of mine as well, and personally I think she should've been given some kind of more involvement in the story. Hehe, I've got funny interactions with both of them in the future. Hehe, well Fusanosuke and Unohana have a...unique relationship between the two of them. Hehe, Nemu is kinda awesome like that, isn't she? Hmmm, maybe. Though if I was going to include Karin, or Yuz, in the harem, then I would age them up a little bit, to maybe have them as 15 and Ichigo being 16/17 or something like that.

Linkonpark100; Hehe, she surely is quite difficult to read, huh. And awesome!

Harem Master123; Thanks! And yeah, he has some unique people after him, doesn't he? And damn, Giselle hasn't even been introduced yet...anyway! Thanks, I'm glad that my fight scenes are enjoyable, I do put a lot of effort into them to make them unique and interesting. Those suggestions are awesome, and yeah, I am thinking of doing something like that.

Skull Flame; He does have a few female contacts, and how he does will be explained as the story goes on. All of them have, some kind of history with him, ranging from minimal, to huge levels of impacting. Hehe, Nemu in one way or another, is something like that, and could be that person. As Nanao said, there's a difference in finding someone attractive, and actually wanting to date them. I just figured Rukia would be agreeable with rare Chappy stuff. Yeah, he's quite perceptive, as even Soi Fon can't hide from him, though Nemu seems to be able to do such things. And yeah, he's quite good at reading situations, and does prepare for such things as well, which will be shown more in the future. His spirit is indeed a girl, he does have a female Zanpakuto, he pretty much confirmed it himself to Yachiru and Kenpachi. Yeah, as a playmate. Don't worry, it will be revealed soon, and yeah, they were good. It seems that most like me to do that arc, so maybe I can do something about it in the future, though I haven't decided where I can fit it into the story. Like those suggestions, and you're right, Aizen could have his eye on Fusanosuke alright. And the Zanpakuto girls, I forgot all about them. That sounds pretty good, with Nel and all. And lol about Orihime. The Arrancar girls do need some form of love, don't they? And thanks, I will try!

ShadowUzumaki55; Yeah, he's sort of someone who wont rush in and just wing it. He'll usually analyse his opponents if he can, and if he can't if he's just met them, then he will do his best to locate weak points, and whatnot. Eeh, if he didn't have the girls, he could've been forced to go Shikai, which he doesn't like to do. Hmmm, that pesky dark side, what is it about exactly? Glad that you liked the fight, hope it was something good. Hmmm, Momo better pick up the pace, huh.

Bayblade King; Thanks! And yeah, those are cool.

Saiyan man; Thanks, and awesome suggestions!

Coldblue; Yeah, it surely is. Eeh, yeah...I haven't decided yet. Yup, by using his mind, he was able to win against them. Hmmm, something surely dangerous is hidden within him. Yeah, he's pretty decent in those aspects, though he isn't a Master of any, yet skilled in all, so a Jack of all trades, I suppose he could be called. Hmmm, you never know, he could be in the future, though it wouldn't be his first choice. Hehe, Soi Fon is just a tiny little bit jealous, you know? Eeh, I answered the first question at the beginning, and if I get a chance to, I will check it out. Don't worry, I understand, and I can promise the romances are all going to be different, interesting, and genuine as well. Cool sounds good. And thanks!

Guest 1; Not a worry, I answer all reviews. Yeah, you're right about that, from what I can remember. Heh, now that you mention it, it does sound like that, doesn't it? I can only imagine what it is like hehe~

Lightwave; Hehe, seems like I was too quick, huh. I'm glad that you liked it. I suppose that he doesn't always play by the rules, or bends them a little bit so it can suit his needs. Well, he does have some friends, and is on good terms with him, though some people on the other hand...well, the idea is something like that. Even if he did give her something like that, I doubt that Soi Fon would do something like that for him, but I can totally see Yoruichi doing something like that. Heh, Unohana and Fusanosuke have quite the interesting relationship. Hehe, that would be funny. Everyone becomes frightened of it, yet he just doesn't seem to be that bothered by it. I don't know much about Zatch Bell, so I wouldn't really be able to do a story about it. It's on my lists to watch, as friends have recommended it to me, but right now, I haven't had a chance to watch/read it, though reading the ideas sound cool to me. I'm actually in the middle of reading that, so possibly in the future, I will do something like that. That would be cool as well.

Guest 2; Yachiru in the harem huh...uugh, I thought more brother sister relationship than romantic, though possible. The other suggest is somewhat popular as well.

Freakshock; I'm glad that you liked it. You're right about that, they are quite beautiful women. Eeh, I haven't decided yet, but I will do eventually.

Guest 3; Yeah, I know who Hiyori is, she's one of the Visored's and she's pretty cool, though I don't get why she calls everyone baldy, but I guess that's her thing, huh.

DStarBoy; Hehe, strictly female, though you could see it as something like that, though it is more bloodlust than actual lust hehe. And thanks! Glad that you like it!

Ragna; Those are cool suggests, I can imagine Fusanosuke playing with the kitten Yoruichi, it would be a funny scene.

Neonlight01; He certainly does know the way to certain girls hearts, at least. Well, he did break some sweat, and did get a wound from Ikkaku with his hand and all, though he isn't really that bothered about it. It is a hollow victory, but thats the best for Fusanosuke. Heh, maybe Ichigo can do something like that for him. Eeh, the mission isn't really that important, just a usual one.

AlphaOmega; You aren't wrong. Since he's known the girls for along time, he of course is going to know what the girls like. Just a week and a half is amazing for Fusanosuke. It literally compares to a year, if it means he isn't assaulted by Kenpachi. And of course I haven't.

Guest 4; Thanks, I'm glad that you do! Hehe, living with Tatsuki would give for some pretty interesting interactions, wouldn't it? And those are some cool ideas!

Absolute Mirage; Thank you! Glad that you liked it! Hehe, that's how Fusanosuke rolls after all, he'll use what he needs in his arsenal. His Zanpakuto will have some unique functions alright. It wont be like theirs, and to me at least, I think it is pretty cool. And thank you very much!

Guest 5; Thank you, I am glad that you do. And cool suggestions! There seems to be a lot of Meninas fans, huh.

With those lovely reviews out of the way, it is time to start the chapter!

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The 'hard' work

"You. What are you doing here?"

This was the first thing that Soi Fon had said as she walked into a certain room, a room where the captains gather, though only two captains appeared to be within the room.

Inside of the room itself was Fusanosuke, who had a cool smile on his face, and a cookie hanging from his mouth, a chocolate chip cookie at that, a carton of milk being in one of his hands.

At the end of the room, more like a hall, there was an old man.

He has a long beard, and long eyebrows as well, both which are white in colour. His wrinkled face was furrowed together, wearing serious eyes, an equally He is wearing the standard captains attire, and has a walking stick within his hand. An aura of power and authority held around his being.

This man was Genryusai Yamamoto, the captain of captains. The head captain at that. His old eyes cast upon Soi Fon, and Fusanosuke, and even he could sense that there was a certain feeling between the two.

"Hello to you as well, Soi Fon-taichou."

Fusanosuke greeted, taking some milk into his mouth, swallowing it as Soi Fon curiously crossed the distance, standing beside him.

"Same question, what are you doing here? And why are you drinking milk and eating cookies?"

She folded her arms, awaiting the answer from Fusanosuke.

"Eeh, I presume it is the same as you, as to why I am here. And drinking milk is good for your bones or something. Cookies are just freaking amazing, and I got these from Yachiru-chan. Would you like one?"

He answered, not stopping eating the cookies that he had and presented one to her. She narrowed her eyes, then took a single cookie, biting into it and liked the taste, though she didn't show it on her face.

"So, you were called here as well by Soutaichou then?"

He nodded, casting his eyes towards Yamamoto, having a smile on his face.

"Pretty much, I was called here, and you were as well. So, I presume that we have a mission."

He released a half hearted sigh, not liking that he might have to go on another mission, considering that they were just on a mission not long ago, and didn't care to have another experience.

"Seems to be the most logical conclusion." Soi Fon surprisingly agreed, not showing her usual hostility as she looked towards Yamamoto. "Soutaichou, I, Soi Fon have come at your request."

Soi Fon got on one knee, bowing to Yamamoto, showing respect, which Fusanosuke didnt do, eating another cookie, which make a loud crunching sound, the sound reverberating around the hall, drawing the attention of both of the people within the room.

Soi Fon looked towards Fusanosuke, and saw that unlike her, he wasnt bowing, annoying her.

"Oi, bow to Soutaichou you disrespectful idiot."

She ordered, which he didn't listen to, taking another bite of his cookie.

"Huh? Did you say something Soi Fon-taichou?"

Feigning ignorance, his somewhat joke was met with harsh eyes from Soi Fon.

"You damn well did hear me. Show some respect! This is why people don't like you!"

"Heh, I'm sure that people don't hate me because I don't show much respect. And for your information, I've already greeted Soutaichou anyway, you know?" Soi Fon's face reddened with embarrassment, as she saw Yamamoto give her a soild nod in recognition. "Now, we should listen to why we've been called here, yes Taichou?"

Soi Fon, unable to speak due to the embarrassment that she felt at this moment in time, inclined her neck in agreement, looking towards the head captain, ready to listen to what he was going to say, the same as Fusanosuke.

Yamamoto, once sure that he had gained their attention, began speaking.

"Now, Soi Fon-taichou, Fusanosuke. I've called you here, for your certain...expertise." Both Soi Fon and Fusa looked between the other, then back at Yamamoto. "Lately, we've had reports that certain Shinigami are going, missing."

"Going missing, sir?"

Fusanosuke's question was met with a sharp nod.

"A unit of yours, Soi Fon, has disappeared. They were supposed to report in a few days ago, residing near Zaraki."

"Zaraki...the location at the edge huh..."

Fusanosuke mumbled, remembering that there was a place within Soul Society called that, a dangerous place at that.

"But that team was sent to merely dispatch low level Hollows with a 25 percent chance that there was a single Hollow being stronger than average, though. Those people shouldn't be in any danger. They were personally trained by myself, they shouldn't lose to mere low level Hollows."

Soi Fon reminded, pointing out what Yamamoto was saying and believing it to be a mistake...but Soi Fon was wrong.

"Yes, on a normal Hollow hunt, they should've been able to defeat such Hollows. However, unconfirmed reports say that there are a number of Shinigami attacking, killing and kidnapping residents of Zaraki, and surrounding areas. While the area has always been known for being highly dangerous, reports of Shinigami doing such acts is against the laws of Soul Society and need to be swiftly dealt with."

The news stunned both Fusanosuke and Soi Fon, the pair sharing a look between them again, only this time, they didn't show their usual childish bickering, and wore eyes of concern, worry and even confusion.

"Kidnapping, sir? You couldn't be suggesting that the team sent were people who have gone, traitor?"

Fusanosuke's concerns were met with a sharp nod.

"That is the most likely conclusion. While troubling, these reports are unconfirmed as of right now. And the fact remains that the Hollows are still within the area. We cannot take the chance that these Hollows has powers that can control."

"I see...so that's how it is, then."

Soi Fon's eyes held conviction within them, while Fusanosuke looked between her, and Yamamoto, hoping that these people were being controlled by a Hollow, or a group of them, and not something else.

"Yes, if this Hollow is more sentient than the usual brand of Hollow, then something disastrous could happen. There are such things that happen, sometimes. Hollows can evolve as well, though as I had said, reports are...not what I expect them to be."

"Soutaichou...eeh, maybe this sounds rude...but are you asking Soi Fon-taichou and I to go and fight these Hollows and or Shinigami?"

"Right now, no." That set confusion within both Fusanosuke and Soi Fon, so Yamamoto explained. "Right now, I've sent a recognisance team to get a detailed report so we know what we're dealing with. When they return, and we know more, then Soi Fon-taichou."

"Yes sir."

Soi Fon answered as the old mans eyes went towards Fusa.

"And Fusanosuke."

"Yes Soutaichou."

The boy did the same as Soi Fon, adopting a serious face as to what he usually wore, which wasn't usually serious, but right now, he did have a serious face on his features.

"Once they return with the appropriate information, you two will be sent to deal with the problem. If it is a mission on assassination, then you two are the best for this type of mission. Your teamwork is excellent, one of the best within the Seireitei, and despite personal problems, I can entrust this mission to the two of you. No, since this requires a certain, finesse, then you two are the most suited to this mission."

Soi Fon looked towards Fusanosuke who did a peace sign to her, which made her roll her eyes and face the man again, the elder man.

"Of course sir. Personal feelings aside, the best person I can work with to the most effective is Fusanosuke. Our teamwork, and our personal skills compliment one another."

Fusa was shocked that she actually admitted that, when she usually said that he was a hindrance to her, and how she wished that they'd never be partnered together again, so to hear that she admitted that he was someone she worked with best, was astounding.

"Y-Yeah, as she said. While it is something that is hard to admit, the best person I work with is Soi Fon-taichou, but that's because we've been partners for along time now." Soi Fon's face turned a little red at being called 'partners' but that was soon dispelled when Fusa smiled. "Whatever is happening Soutaichou, we will do whatever is needed to accomplish this mission. If it is the Hollow, or if they've really turned traitor, then we'll see to it that the mission is sorted."

Hearing that, Yamamoto had a satisfied face on.

"Then, you two are dismissed. We expect the information gathering squad to return within a few days. Use this time to prepare anyway you see fit." The pair of them nodded seriously. "Then, dismissed. We'll converge in a few days, and take it from there."

Nodding and bowing their heads, Fusanosuke and Soi Fon left the elderly man within the room.

Outside of the room, Fusanosuke and Soi Fon walked away together, conversing somewhat civilly.

"Since we're going against an unknown group of Hollows, and possibly also some strong Shinigami, we should go over some combat scenarios."

Soi Fon seriously, earning a nod from Fusanosuke.

"Yes, we should fight together and go over some battle scenarios, and even some combos as well."

"Right..."

Soi Fon trailed off, holding a finger to her lip, something Fusanosuke noted, finding it abnormal, deciding to question it.

"Something wrong, Soi Fon-chan?"

"A little bit...and don't call me 'chan'!"

She snapped at the end, earning a chuckle from Fusanosuke as a response.

"Kekeke, sorry~ So, what's going on inside of your mind right now, Soi Fon-taichou?"

"It's just...the members of that squad wouldn't turn traitor. It's something that they wouldn't do...yet, Soutaichou thinks that's the case. Or it could be some Hollow...but the Hollows were confirmed to be a low level ones, but it shouldn't be enough to defeat them."

Soi Fon was unsure right now. She didn't know what to believe, and even though she didn't ask him directly, it was obvious that she wanted his opinion on the matter, at least.

"Well, I don't know about the Hollow one, but you can never be sure what's really going on inside someone's mind, can you? Someone that seems to be one your side, someone who is supposed to be there for you, could turn their back on you at the first moment. Maybe, just maybe, these Shinigami wanted to turn their backs on the Soul Society, wanting to gain power different ways. And used this chance to do it. It has happened before, after all."

Soi Fon wore a bitter expression as she had just eaten a bug.

"I suppose you aren't wrong...but it just seems to be abnormal to me, for them to turn like this now...hmmmmm, unless another Hollow has come into play, a stronger one that we aren't aware of."

"Until the unit comes back, the investigation unit at that, we aren't any the wiser. We will have to wait till something happens. Until then, all we can do is prepare for what's going to happen next."

Soi Fon inclined her neck, and turned towards the right.

"Then, I am going home."

"Good..." He began, but Soi Fon disappeared. "...night. Uhhh, Soi Fon-chan, you're surely still such a prude...no, she's such a tsundere. I don't know why she's being like that...well, you've always been kind of like that, haven't you, Soi Fon-chan? Aah well...maybe I should get some training in."

Fusanosuke smiled, seeing that the darkness was slowly creeping into the Seireitei. Seeing that, a small smile appeared on his face, placing his cookies and milk away, disappearing in the Flash Step.

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Soi Fon hoped along the rooftops of the houses, buildings of the Seireitei, until she made it to her home.

Quickly, she went into her room by using her amazing speed, and sat down on her bed. To the left of her, there was a small cupboard, which her eyes kept going to. Something about the small cupboard fascinated her, or rather, what was inside of the cupboard, fascinated her.

Eventually, she went into the cupboard, and pulled something out.

A frame, a photo frame.

Within the photo frame, was of course a photo.

The photo itself was a picture of a younger looking Soi Fon and Fusanosuke. Soi Fon herself would argue that she looked annoyed in the photo, but it was easy to see that it wasn't the case.

Fusanosuke in the photo had his arms wrapped around a clearly embarrassed looking Soi Fon, smiling at the camera, winking with his left eye. So Fon herself had a bright blush on her face, and a small smile as well, her eyes solely on Fusanosuke, rather than the camera, both of them dressed in attire that made them look like traditional Ninja's.

Soi Fon herself put a finger to the picture, running it across the image of the two together.

"...I...miss...you...jerk..."

She smiled fondly at the photo for a single moment. In that moment, it expressed her emotions clearly. But since it disappeared so fast, it was difficult to judge what Soi Fon was really feeling at this moment in time.

She then shook her head, and placed the photo back into the cupboard, slealing it away with a Kido so no one but her could access it then returned to her best, laying down and cast her eyes to the roof, many thoughts running around in her mind.

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"Hah!"

Within a desolate area of the Seireitei, was Fusanosuke.

With his sword, he was swinging it around. Using the blade, he cut down many Hollows, that weren't real Hollows. These were called Dummy Hollows, which he used to train himself.

However, rather than these being weaker than usual Hollows, he made it so that they'd have the same strength, even higher levels of strength, so he could actually become better, than swatting away weaklings.

Since it was night time, there wasn't anyone around. Not Momo, not anyone. Sometimes, when he was free, he would come to this place, and train himself, so he could keep his skills sharp and since no one was around, he allowed the top part of his outfit to come loose, revealing his toned chest to the world around which he personally thought would be best to move around in.

Despite being lazy, when he needed to do something, and practice, he would. He, after all did take his life seriously, when he had too. And that was what he was doing right now, taking his training seriously.

While fighting wasn't up there in places he liked to be at, he also didn't allow his skills to dull, incase he would need them for missions, fighting off crazy captains, and the likes of those situations.

As he was training, he felt a pulse come from his sword, which travelled up his arm, making it tingle. He looked at his sealed blade, released a breath, lightly running a gentle finger up and down his blade.

"I know, you want to come out and play, don't you...? Sorry, but if I let you play, someone will get hurt, and...I can't do that to someone again, that's something that cannot happen..."

He once again felt another pulse come from the sword, as if it was trying to tell him something, and he knew what it was, instantly. He knew what his sword wanted, he could hear the screams of wanting to be used by the blade...but he didn't allow it to happen.

He then got back to slaying the Dummy Hollows that were around. Each time he swung his blade, it was almost agonizing. The blade itself was emitting annoyance, pain and suffering as well...but Fusanosuke kept it at bay, keeping it quiet with his own Reiatsu.

But suddenly, he paused when he felt something on him...no, as he felt eyes on him. He quickly looked towards the end of the area, but all he saw was the darkness around.

"Hello...is someone there...?"

He called out, but he didn't get an answer, something he found odd.

Shrugging his shoulders, he got back to dispatching the Dummy Hollows that were around, his own personal playthings, it could be called.

What he didn't notice was a head peaked around a corner, their hair getting in their face as a creepy smile made its way onto the face. Though it was too dark to see who this person was, it was painfully obvious that they were observing Fusanosuke train his body and sharpen his skills as well.

Minutes went by, and Fusanosuke kept getting this uncomfortable feeling that he was being watched. He couldn't quite understand why, as each time he looked, nothing was there, and when he attempted to sense for any Reiatsu, he couldn't feel any either. It was as if he was being watched, by a ghost.

"Hello! Is someone there!? Soi Fon-chan, it isn't you, is it!?"

He yelled out, getting worried that someone was watching him. But even though he called, he didn't get an answer at all. Even when he sliced a Dummy Hollow in two, there was no reaction at all from anyone that could be around.

He furrowed his eyebrows, and got back to dispatching the Dummy Hollows around. While they were easily enough defeated, his mind kept wondering why he was feeling as he was, and why he thought that he was being watched by something, or someone.

While continuing the destruction of the Dummy Hollows, the persons head once again peaked around the corner, the shadows covering their features from view, but even in the darkness, it was easy to see that a smile, a creepy smile at that, graced this persons face, and more so when this person looked at the naked upper half of Fusanosuke's body.

A few more minutes passed on by, and still, Fusanosuke felt like he was being watched by someone. He was sure by now that it wasn't Soi Fon, and he didn't think it was Nemu as she would've answered him. But if it wasn't them...he wasn't sure who it could be.

Eventually, while having a slightly fearful face, and heart, he finished off all of the Dummy Hollows.

"Phew, seems that I've wiped them out in record timing."

He breathed out, smiling at his accomplishment.

"Yes, you certainly did, Fusanosuke-san. It was a good, display."

A deep male voice could be heard coming from the other side of the training area.

His eyes naturally dragged towards the area the voice came from, and what he saw gave him a slight shock.

Standing there, was his captain. Aizen. He was stood there, his chocolate brown hair being visible to Fusanosuke. The glasses he wore hung down to the middle of his nose, giving him a relaxed expression.

"Ah, Aizen-taichou, what a surprise!" He exclaimed, and Flash Stepped to beside him, putting on the top part of his outfit. "I wasn't expecting you, Aizen-taichou. I thought that you were busy with doing something with Ichimaru-taichou."

"I just finished, and found myself on the walk back to the barracks, when I noticed you were training. I decided to see what you were up to, that's all. That's okay, isn't it?"

Aizen's kind smile was directed towards Fusanosuke who for some reason froze inside.

Each time Aizen flashed him that kind of smile, it was...different to what Momo saw. He couldn't explain it, but he knew that there was something different with Aizen, not right. Though the man himself was kind enough, and treated his squad with such a kindness that not many other captains did the same thing, but something about him was...off. And he didn't know exactly what that thing was.

"A-Ah, I see. So that's how it is, huh."

"Exactly. That's how it is, Fusanosuke-san."

Aizen agreed with him, as the boys eyes furrowed in thought.

"Eeh, Taichou...this might sound weird, but where you watching this entire time?"

Aizen's eyebrows curiously raised at the question Fusanosuke asked him, perplexed as to why he would ask such a thing.

"No, I only came now, why do you ask?"

Even someone like Aizen was confused, and didn't quite understand what Fusanosuke was implying.

"No...it's nothing really. I just felt like I was being watched, that's all. Eeh, I suppose that it doesn't matter that much, after all."

"I see. Then, if you're not busy, come with me, let us chat for a bit. I'd like to discuss something's with you."

As soon as he said that, Fusanosuke bowed his head, allowing a "Yes Taichou." to escape his lips, and followed him without a concern.

Though he always felt something wasn't right with Aizen, he couldn't refuse his captains orders, therefore he would always attempt to make a conscious effort in being nice with him.

Unknown to the pair however, a single person stepped slightly out of the shadows, giggling softly, which appeared to be a girly sounding giggle, as this persons eyes focused in on Fusanosuke.

"Ooh...even if it wrong...I wanna become closer...I'm sure that...it would be so bad if I did...it's okay...I will make it...so...I wont let it happen..."

While having such passionate eyes, the person stepped back into the shadows, and disappeared, leaving the area as quiet as it should be, no sound coming from the area whatsoever.

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Fusanosuke followed Aizen towards a lit area of light, dousing it. The area they ended up at was Aizen's own room, which he allowed Fusanosuke inside without a worry in the world.

"Please, take a seat Fusanosuke-san."

Aizen offered, pointing towards the table on the ground as he sat on the opposite side.

"A-Ah, it's an honour, sir. Thank you very much for the opportunity."

Like a good boy, he followed the suggestion, sitting down opposite Aizen. Aizen regarded the boy with a soft smile, then looked towards the kitchen area of his room, which he got due to being a captain.

"Tea? Would you like some?"

Aizen's offer to make some tea was rejected with a shake of his head.

"A-Ah, that's kind, but I'm okay for now, Taichou. But thank you for the offer. It was generous."

"I see." Aizen spoke with a smile, then continued while looking at Fusanosuke. "Now, I heard of a little competition between yourself, and some of Zaraki-taichou's higher seated officers, is that right?"

Fusanosuke stiffened his position, giving a single nod in return.

"Yes, that's right. You know how it is...after all. Kenpachi-taichou wishing to have a fight with me, and all..."

"Yes, it seems Zaraki-taichou, and you share a special relationship that I didn't think would happen, honestly."

"That's putting it mildly, Taichou. And I didn't think it would happen either, nor do I want it to happen. Fueee, I just want a quiet life."

He mumbled, Aizen catching it, and giving a certain chuckle as well.

"Hehe, that's something you'd say. But you should consider it an honour. Zaraki-taichou is someone who only chooses opponents of high battle quality, and he has selected you as someone to fight against. That honour alone is more than enough to make most battled minded people crazy with jealousy. Both his Third and Fifth Seats are also jealousy of your talents, because of the simple fact that Zaraki-taichou is someone who is also a picky person, when it concerns his...rivals, as a lack of a better word."

"Well...I wish he would pick someone else as a rival. I don't think my heart can take much more. That business the other day was enough to make me feel like I am going to die at any second."

Aizen's face turned upwards, then he turned slightly serious.

"While we are like this, may I be frank with you?"

The sudden question caught Fusanosuke off guard, the boy blinking a few times, before inclining his head.

"Eeh, sure, Taichou. You can always speak like that with me."

He spoke honestly, seeing no reason why his captain would say such things, when they should be able to speak like that the whole time with their subordinates.

"Then...to be honest with you, I have been getting requests lately, to ask for your transfer to a different squad."

"It isn't Kenpachi-taichou is it?"

Fusanosuke at that moment was quite afraid. He didn't want to be subjugated to more than he needed from Kenpachi.

"Yes, and others as well." He confirmed, leading with a small grin on his face. "It seems, I am having a hard time in keeping my Third Seat where he is. From Ukitake-taichou, I often get requests on asking to be transferred to that Squad. Also, Unohana-taichou also requests your transferal to that Squad as well as Squad Eight. Kurotsuchi-taichou often makes these requests as well as Zaraki-taichou."

"O-Oh, wow...that's quite a few. Though Unohana-taichou's is, something I didn't expect. Yeah, I used to hang out there in the past and picked up a few healing techniques and all, but to think that she'd want me in the squad...heh, maybe it is something to do with keeping idiots from bothering the other members..."

Fusanosuke was speechless to say the least.

He never expected such things to happen to him. He expected the last two, but not the other ones either. One was so he could fight against Fusanosuke, and the other one would be so he could dissect him or something like that, which he didn't want to happen to him.

He didn't have a clue as to what the others would want from him.

"Indeed, that's something that caught me by surprise, yet didn't at the same time." Aizen brought confusion to Fusanosuke, so he explained. "You see, I've always been aware of your abilities, and what you can do, even before you realized it yourself. If you so desired, you could take a Fuku-taichou position without a worry."

Aizen spoke what he believed to be true, and how he perceived Fusanosuke's abilities as well.

"I suppose I could, but that's..."

"You don't want to abandon Momo-san, is that right?" Fusanosuke nodded his head, Aizen gaining an understanding face. "You've always been protective of Momo-san, ever since I first saw you two together. And if you did want to become a Fuku-taichou, then you'd have to leave this squad, as you also do not wish to take the position from Momo-san, despite the fact that you could."

"Even if I could, Momo-chan has talents that I simply do not possess. She's more suited for such things, than I am."

That's what he honestly believed. While he could most likely best Momo in a fight, Momo simply had talents that he didn't possess, which made her more suited to roles of lieutenant, than he did.

"Yes, I do not doubt Momo-sans abilities as a Fuku-taichou. She is immensely helpful towards me, and this Squad. I would be lost without Momo-san, she is a huge asset to the Squad, and to me personally as well."

Aizen's words brought a smile to Fusanosuke's face, who always loved to hear things to do with Momo.

"It's something Momo-chan takes very seriously." Fusanosuke spoke with a soft tone in his voice, then continued. "It is something that Momo-chan does, after all. For as long as I have known her, she's always been hard working. More so than myself anyway."

That's how he honestly felt. He felt like that, because he did honestly like Momo, and did like that hardworking aspect she had. While it wasn't for him, he could appreciate Momo and her various talents, in and off the battlefield.

"It is strange, why you would befriend her then." Aizen pointed out. "I remember the rumours, from before, and how you were. It was different to how you are today. It is...fascinating to say the least."

"Well, I learned from a great man to control those kind of things. He was...is one of the best things that ever happened to me, and I am eternally grateful for him. If he didn't decide to take a chance on me...then I wouldn't be here right now..."

His face lifted up, as he remembered someone important to him, then frowned and thought about what could've happened if certain events didn't happen the way that they did.

"Yes, that's also a marvelous thing as well. Though, that's a reason you choose to not use your Zanpakuto, yes?"

"The kind of pain it inflicts on people is horrible. No one should ever feel something like that. Not even my enemies deserve to feel anything like that."

He said with straight eyes, showing not his usual side that most see.

"However...I think your Zanpakuto is very beautiful, Fusanosuke-san." Aizen's words again brought some confusion to the young mans mind, so Aizen explained. "Your power is both beautiful, and terrifying at the same time. Depending on how it is used, it can be something beautiful, or destructive. It is up to you to see how you choose to view your Zanpakuto. If you view it with disdain, only the darkness will come through to your mind. However, if you view it with beauty, the good will shine through, the kindness that it holds, is immense, just like its wielder. It is all dependant on how it is used."

"Aizen-taichou, that's...no one has ever said such things about my Zanpakuto before."

Aizen released a soft chuckle in return, brushing a hand over his face.

"It is also one of the reasons I would prefer you stay with Squad Five. I, like having you around, even if only to boost my Squads abilities even further. Not to say that I want to use you in such a manner, but if something ever happened to myself, I know that I could leave the Squad, and Momo-san in your capable hands. I have that much faith in your abilities."

Something about that didn't sit right with him. The words he used weren't something that he would've liked to hear, from his captain, as to him, it was implying that Aizen was going somewhere, in his mind that seemed to be the case.

"I see...even if you say things like that, I can't accept that you ever disappear. Momo-chan respects you, looks up to you. If you disappeared, I'm unsure of what would happen to her mentality. But...if you're asking me to take care of her, then that's what I am going to do."

He affirmed this to Aizen, the man smiling as a response.

"That's something I am glad to hear about. But, while on the subject, so to speak, your opinion is something I regard as high. And I would like to ask your opinion on a certain Taichou, if I may?"

"Of course, who is it, if you don't mind me asking?"

Fusanosuke carefully questioned, wondering what the man was going to be talking about now. Aizen lifted his eyebrows, as he explained.

"Ichimaru-taichou, what are your thoughts on him?"

"My thoughts on him...I presume I can speak candidly about this person?"

Aizen's head bobbed up and down as an indication that it would be okay.

"Of course. I wouldn't ask, if I didn't want your honest opinion. Of course, this isn't going to go any further, and wont effect anything...but, I would also like to have your opinion on this person."

Hearing that, Fusanosuke scrambled his thoughts together, and expressed them to his captain.

"I see...then frankly, I do not trust him. Something about him is...different to what I usually see within the Taichou's. While Kurotsuchi-taichou is someone who is...not sane, at least he doesn't hid it and you can expect certain things from him. But Ichimaru-taichou is someone that I do not trust in the slightest. Something about his attitude, his aura, and...well, just something is off about him. But the question remains is...why did you want to ask something like that, Taichou? Is there something that you don't like about him?"

Fusanosuke's question was met with a dejected looking face, and an equally dejected sigh.

"Yes, and no. While I do not wish to spread gossip, my feelings are somewhat similar to yours as well. I...do not trust Gin either. He is someone who I cannot readily place my life in their hands without a worry in the world."

"Really? But it always seemed to me that you two were close. I mean, wasn't he at one point your Fuku-taichou?"

Fusanosuke noted, remembering the times that he had seen them together and also the past as well, which Aizen didn't deny, humming along in deep thought.

"Hmmmm...what people show, and who they are, are two completely different things. You can also relate to this as well, can you not, Fusanosuke-san? Deep inside, isn't that what you believe as well?"

"It's...complicated, Taichou."

With a forlorn expression, Fusanosuke cast his eyes downwards, as Aizen did the same.

"For now, let us forget such things." Aizen cast his eyes upwards, as did Fusanosuke, meeting each others gazes. "But Fusanosuke-san, as I said before, I like you, and your abilities. If possible, I would allow you to stay in my group for life. You're, someone who understands."

"Understands...what exactly?"

Fusanosuke's unsure feelings came through, as he didn't quite understand what Aizen wanted him to understand. Aizen though allowed a somewhat playful smile to appear on his face.

"It isn't important right now, but you and I, are people who understand. We're similar, yet also different. We've got qualities that understand. You can also understand many things, about many things. You've got the capacity to go far in life, Fusanosuke-san. Do not limit yourself to being what you are."

"But if I went further, then it would mean that Momo-chan and I would be separated."

"Yes, that is true. Though Fusanosuke-san...I will say now, there is always a place beside me, for you."

Those words struck a deep sinking feeling within him.

He couldn't understand why, but those words alone were powerful. They contained a power he didn't quite understand, and didn't want to accept either. It was something that he didn't want to think about.

"Aizen-taichou..."

Fusanosuke was stuck for words, which didn't happen a lot, but right now, he didn't know what to say. Aizen however couldn't help but allow a smile on his face at this moment in time.

"Fusanosuke-san...as I said, by my side, is a place for you. You, can always find solace beside me."

"Aizen-taichou, I don't quite understand..."

Aizen's face lit up slightly as he inched closer.

"Just think about it...I am always going to want you by my side, Fusanosuke-san. Your abilities, are quite useful, and your...intelligence is something I appreciate as well. On intelligence alone, I believe you could run this entire Squad, and possibly replace Soutaichou with your intelligence. Of course, comparing yourself in power wise to Soutaichou, then that's different. Even I'm not on a place where I can compare in power to Soutaichou, but at the same time, you are one of the people who understands, like myself."

"Heh...you must be joking, right?"

That's how Fusanosuke could see it, Aizen being a jokester, which he thought was quite funny in his mind, considering how he usually was, and didn't really joke around, but was still a kind man.

Aizen, to his shock, shook his head in refusal.

"No, I'm not joking. Think about it, Fusanosuke-san. One day, if you honestly wanted, you could run a Squad with ease. If it comes from someone like me, it doesn't hold much water with you, does it?" Fusanosuke stayed quiet, so Aizen chuckled deeply. "Don't worry, Fusanosuke-san, about the complicated stuff. For now, just know that beside me, is a place for you, and what we discussed about Gin as well will stay between you and I, whatever happens in the future."

"Whatever happens..."

"Yes, whatever happens."

Aizen confirmed it with a nod, Fusanosuke then furrowed his eyebrows in thought.

"Aizen-taichou...the way you speak, it is as if you're afraid of Ichimaru-taichou, or possibly afraid of something that he is capable of doing, it couldn't be so, could it?"

Aizen lowered his eyes, looking down at the ground.

"Lets just say that Gin is a complicated man. I wouldn't put it past him to do something suspicious, and potentially dangerous to the Soul Society. Whatever happens in the future Fusanosuke-san, happens."

Fusanosuke understood the hidden meaning behind his words, solemnly holding his head down.

"Oooh...I see..."

Aizen shook his head and stretched his limbs, glancing at the door.

"It seems, that our time together has come to an end." Fusanosuke, due to being deep into the conversation, didn't quite understand what was going on. Aizen however explained. "It seems that a certain girl is looking for you. Fufu, it must be fun, being popular with the girls. Though, Momo-san would become depressed if you did find a girlfriend."

"Hehe, a girlfriend huh..."

He muttered as a knock on the door was heard.

"A-Ah, Aizen-taichou...sorry to bother you late at night...but do you know where Fusa-chan...eeh, Fusanosuke-san is?"

The voice of Momo came through the door, with both of the men recognizing it instantly, Aizen giving the reply.

"Yes, he's in here, Momo-san. Please come inside."

Aizen's invitation was accepted immediately, Momo opening the door, and found that Fusanosuke and Aizen were face to face, one having a serious look, and the other having a semi serious look on their faces.

"O-Oh...am I interrupting something? And good evening Aizen-taichou."

Momo felt out of place, and didn't know what else to say. But Aizen waved his hand at her, dispelling her worries instantly.

"No, do not concern yourself Momo-san, and good evening to you as well. We were just discussing about the squad, and other details."

"Like your chain smoking that fills the barracks with harmful smoke."

With mirth, Fusanosuke expressed it to Momo who held a hand to her face, adopting teary eyes.

"M-My what!? C-Chain smoking!? Smoking as in always smoking one after the other!? I don't even smoke! And I don't want to smoke either!"

Fusanosuke got up from his feet, and walked towards Momo, placing a hand on her shoulder.

"It is okay Momo-chan, I found the..."

"I don't do drugs!"

She quickly slapped a hand over her mouth, then mentally berated herself for saying such things. Fusanosuke's face turned upwards as Aizen cracked his eyebrow up as well.

"Ara ara, it seems that innocent Momo-chan isn't as innocent as I thought. I was only talking about the normal cigarettes. But if you're into drugs then that's something completely different."

"N-No! Th-This is...uuuuu! Baka Fusa-chan! Y-You made me say it!"

She exploded, her lips pursing into a small pout, her eyes leaking some tears as well.

"How the heck am I going to be the one who gets done for this? I didn't mention drugs. I only said you smoke...unless you thought I meant drugs not normal cigarettes that is..."

Momo's face dropped into a frown, some tears rolling down her face.

"I-I...waaaah! Fusa-chan is mean!"

With that, Momo belted out of the room as fast as she could, embarrassed by what had transpired within the room.

Fusanosuke slapped himself in the face at the events that had transpired, then bowed his head towards Aizen.

"So sorry Aizen-taichou. Thank you for the conversation." Aizen waved his hand with a kind smile which was returned by Fusanosuke who then turned towards the door. "Wait Momo-chan! I'm sorry! I didn't mean to accuse you of being a drug addict! At least that's what you thought when I was talking about something completely different like you being a chain smoker! I am sorry for accusing you! I was only having a joke! I'm sorry for being a shit!"

With that, Fusanosuke rushed out of the room, shouting after Momo, leaving Aizen alone with his thoughts.

Aizen himself merely allowed a smile that didn't fit his usual kind face to appear, his eyes brimming with desire and despair as well, then he looked towards his bed, mumbling "It's only a matter of time." before he stood up as well, listening to the cries of his second and third seated members of his squad, and their antics.

---

It was the next day, and Fusanosuke found himself to be on the rooftop of his barracks. Of course, since it was a lazy day for him, it allowed him to relax, watch the sky, sleep. Do many different things.

Since he had freedom from Kenpachi, and knew that Mayuri wasn't around as far as he could sense, he could have some time to himself. However, he also knew that it wouldn't be long before his time was interrupted.

"Geez, Fusa-chan. What are you doing up there?"

From down below, Momo called upwards towards Fusanosuke, who right now was on the rooftop of Squad Fives Barracks, having his hands behind his head as he looks up towards the sky.

But when he heard his name being called, he casually glanced downwards, and saw that Momo was looking up at him. He adopted a smile, yawned, which irked Momo slightly as it wasn't even passed noon yet, and waved her off.

"I'm just enjoying my vacation from certain death from Kenpachi-taichou. Can you believe that he kept his word, and left me alone for a few days? It's amazing, I've never felt so relaxed before, I cannot express how happy I am right now. This is the best in the world, I've never been so happy before."

Momo shook her head, and joined him on the roof. As she was making it to the roof, he rest his hand back down on his hands, looking towards the sky with a happy look within his eyes, mumbling "This is the best." as right now, he was content with his life. He was happy that he didn't have to worry about anything like fighting, and since he had done his mission with Soi Fon and his other one wasn't going to happen for a bit yet, everything was looking up for him.

Once Momo got to the roof, she sat beside him, casually gazing into his eyes.

"You know, just because you've escaped Kenpachi-taichou, it doesn't mean anything about your other work. You've got other duties to attend too, as well. What about them, Fusa-chan?"

Momo's frustration was met with a wave of his head, as he enjoyed the skies view from where he could see. Shining down on him was the sun, the sun that rained down it's brilliant light, which lit up the roof that they were on.

"Baah, I will make time for them, later on." He dismissed his work, returning his eyes towards the sky. "Gosh, isn't the sky a lovely thing to observe, Momo-chan? It is always a nice colour...and up there, the Soul Palace...I wonder what it would be like to go up there, and look down at the Seireitei and other places as well. I wonder if everything could be seen from up there. Maybe even nothing could be seen at all. It would be interesting to find out."

Momo breezily shook her head to what he said.

"Maybe so. But here in the Seireitei, we have things to do, you know?"

"Yeah, I know. I will do it later. But this chance, I just want to have a little fun. You know, I might be banging on about it, but I've not been free like this in, quite sometime. I've been able to finally catch up on some sleep that I've missed for the past...God, how long was he chasing me for? Years was it Momo-chan?"

Momo hung her head down, nodding as an indication that was the case.

"Fusa-chan, it was...and will be something difficult, but you're going to have to put that aside for now. Even if you're not chanced by Kenpachi-taichou, then you've got some paper work to do, my paper work at that. Because you're the Third Seat, even if you get time off from the killing intent from Kenpachi-taichou, you still have regular duties to attend to as well."

As soon as she said that, it caught some of his interest, so he briefly stopped looking at the sky, and turned his attention back to the girl.

"Your paper work?" He parroted, suddenly becoming interested. "What do you mean by that? Why aren't you doing it...ooh I see, I've rubbed off on you, and you've done something like me, trying to push your paper work onto someone else...well, it isn't going to work with me, Momo-chan! I wont let you do something like that! I am the one who invented such things! I wont allow you to be the one who does things to me! That's not something that you can do! I wont allow it, Momo-chan! I'm not someone you can use and abuse like that!"

The distorted fear on his face was only amplified when he saw that Momo seemed to be serious as to what she was saying, which devastated him more than she thought that she would.

As he 'freaked' at the prospect of having to actually have to do some work for a change which he didn't want to do, Momo gave a hearty giggle.

"Don't worry, it isn't anything like that. If I did something like that, then it would be bad. No, I'm just doing something important for Aizen-taichou, is all. It's something that he asked of me personally, somewhat at least."

Once the words left her lips, his ears perked quite abit.

"Oh? What do you have to do for him exactly?"

He questioned with mild interest, his eyebrows raising ever so slightly.

Momo wagged her finger at him, poking him in the nose.

"Nosy keep your nose out~" The small giggle that came from her made him smile, as she continued. "It isn't anything really. It's something that Aizen-taichou is a little busy for, is all. I actually volunteered to do it as well."

"So you could push your work onto me, right?"

Momo leaned forward, patting his face.

"Yes, that's the real reason~" She joked as the colour drained from his face. Seeing that was enough for her, so she retracted what she had said. "Don't worry, I was only kidding. I wouldn't make Fusa-chan upset like that. I wouldn't want to worry Fusa-chan like that. But since you're the Third Seat and all, I have to rely on you for the time being. That's how it is, after all."

Fusanosuke gave a small sigh, cocking his head to the side.

"And this is why I didn't want to become apart of...the Fuku-taichou place. That's something I didn't want, and now I have to fill in for Momo-chan while she goes to do whatever she wants to do..."

"Geez, you make it sound like it is the end of the world."

Momo deadpanned, with Fusanosuke shrugging his shoulders.

"To me, at least that seems to be the case. But I don't know what's supposed to happen with these kind of things, do I? It's confusing for someone like me. I don't even know what I'm supposed to do."

Since he hasn't ever really paid attention to what she has done, it was quite confusing for him to even think about.

"Well, you're supposed to do what I usually do in a day. Some paper work, some orders and whatnot. I've left a detailed manual on Aizen-taichou's desk so you know what you have to do. I wouldn't ask, but I'm desperate."

Hearing that, Fusanosuke sighed in resignation, hearing the literal desperation within his voice.

"Since I can't bare to see you in such a desperate situation...I suppose for a day, I will have to take up your position, and become acting Fuku-taichou...yes? That's...what you want, isn't it?"

Momo nodded with a happy smile on her face.

"Also Aizen-taichou will be gone as well so fill in for him as well! Thanks, bye!"

"W-Wait-"

Before he could say anything, Momo took off, and left him alone on the rooftop.

As he sat on the rooftop, he was deadly still. It was as if he was dead. He turned a hollowly white colour, his eyes glazing over in fear, his mind unable to comprehend what was going on in the world.

"S-So...I have to become...Taichou for a day...is that right...? T-This can't be, can it...? Even Momo-chan has left me alone...to do this shit...and Aizen-taichou has disappeared...as well...where the hell have they even gone too...why do I have to do this shit...? I've gone from Third Seat, to freaking Taichou of the Squad...eeh, this is going to end me, I can see it happening."

As he contemplated it, his eyes leaked some tears, spilling down his face and hit the roof that he was on.

---

Later, he found himself inside of Momo's office, if it was called that. He didn't know, nor did he care. What he did care about was the massive amounts of papers that littered themselves around the area.

Some were labeled 'Fuku-taichou' and some were labeled 'Taichou' as well. Fusanosuke strolled through the papers that easily towered his own height, and could even rival Kenpachi's own height.

"So, where's the manual Momo-chan?"

He mumbled to himself, looking at the desk, but unable to see it.

His eyes casually looked over the desk, but he couldn't find the manual that Momo was talking about, until he saw a small piece of paper with his name on the front of it written in big letters.

He picked it up, and read it to himself in his mind.

[Good luck Fusa-chan! I know you can do!]

After reading it, his face fell into a deep frown, and he threw the piece of paper against the wall.

"That's not a manual Momo-chan! That's barely a prompting Momo-chan! Ugh! You better be having fun, wherever you are! Because this isn't what I call fun Momo-chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan!"

As his cries rang out throughout the Squad Five Barracks, most of the Shinigami stationed their all became frightened from the monstrous roar that was coming from Fusanosuke.

---

Meanwhile, at another part of the Seireitei, Momo, Rangiku, Nanao and Yachiru all sat together, having a drink within their hands. Momo's and Nanao's weren't alcoholic while the other twos were, though Yachiru's was a very low percentage of alcohol.

All four of the girls were dressed for sun bathing. Since the sun was beating down on them, and though still within the Seireitei, they were hidden away so no one could see them dressed as they were.

"Do you think this was okay, taking time off like this?"

Momo worriedly asked her fellow lieutenants, with all three of them shaking their heads.

"I wouldn't worry." Rangiku cheered, taking another sip of her drink. "We've got other people to do our stuff for today. We planned this, and I will be damned if it is taken away until I'm satisfied."

"Yes, we deserve this time, after all."

Nanao added, taking a small sip of her fruity drink through a straw.

"You've got that right, Nanao-chan. We've got some time to ourselves, which is the best."

Rangiku was in bliss right now. She couldn't be happier. She had a drink, she didn't have any work to do, and she could relax with her fellow friends. Momo however furrowed her eyebrows.

"Say, Rangiku-san...you do have permission to be here, right?"

She was in doubt that this would be the case. But Rangiku waved off her worries with a wave of her hand.

"Do not concern yourself, Hinamori. This is something that I can do, because I've done my work. Speaking of, how are you getting your work done today anyway? You couldn't of done it yet, could you?"

All of the females took interest in Momo at that moment in time, which made Momo blush a little bit.

"Truthfully...I got Fusa-chan to cover for me today...and it so happened that Aizen-taichou has gone away and left Fusa-chan in charge as well...hehehe, I kind of lied and said that Aizen-taichou said that I had to do something for him today..."

Rangiku gave a fake gasp, looking at Momo who held down her head in shame.

"So, to think that you'd leave Fusa-kun in charge of the entire squad for an entire day. That's amazing, that really is."

"I-I don't feel good about it or anything..."

Momo's eyes cast downwards in even more shame than she was feeling before, sad for Fusanosuke and what was happening with him.

"Even then, to think that you'd make Fusa-kun do something like this. I wouldn't wish Fuku-taichou and Taichou work on anyone...and at the same time as well. Damn, that boy is going to be dead by the time you get back."

Saying that with a smirk from Rangiku, Momo couldn't feel more guilty.

She hadn't expected Aizen to take a day off today, and she didn't want to cancel her own, as she wouldn't have another time where she would be able to do something like this with her friends. Though, it didn't make her feel any better than she thought that she would.

"Speaking of Blondie Bear. Ken-chan has been down lately, since Blondie Bear can't be attacked for a few more days yet, so I thought that this would be fun as well! Poor Ken-chan, he's even more depressed than I am!"

As the pink haired girl said this, all of the women looked towards the smallest Shinigami, cocking their eyebrows upwards in slight confusion.

"So, Zaraki-taichou is really depressed?"

Nanao was the one to ask, the others leaning in curiously.

"Yes, Ken-chan has surely become depressed. Since there aren't any strong opponents that Ken-chan can fight without causing a huge problem like the other Taichou's, and he is keeping to his word about not fighting Blondie Bear, Ken-chan is just sat at the barracks, staring at the ground and keeps mumbling about it."

Yachiru explained to the females who all wore surprised faces.

"Wow, to think that Zaraki-taichou has become so depressed that it is something like this. So, does this mean that Zaraki-taichou is someone who does things like this because Fusanosuke-san fulfils his boredom?"

Nanao couldn't help but think about it. Thinking about Kenpachi, and how he seemed to be, almost happier when he could challenge Fusanosuke to a challenge, while Fusanosuke himself didn't seem exactly thrilled about it.

"That's about it, Nana!"

Yachiru cheered from her side, which made Nanao furrow her eyebrows in deep thought. But before Nanao could say anything, Rangiku leaned over to the glasses wearing girl.

"While on the subject of Fusa-kun...you know what his Shikai does, don't you?"

"Yes, I know what it does."

She answered plainly, pushing her glasses up which grabbed the others attention.

"So, why don't you tell us then?"

"Because I was sworn to secrecy."

She retorted towards the long haired buxom Shinigami, which didn't set well with Rangiku.

"Ooh come on. What's the secret with it huh?"

"It's something I cannot comment on, at all."

She responded without looking at the girls, wishing that they would drop the conversation. But Rangiku wasn't having any of it, and turned towards Momo herself.

"Say, Hinamori? Do you know what it does? I mean, you spend the most time with him, so he must've shown off his Shikai to you at some point in the past, right? He must've shown you."

Momo scratched the back of her head with an embarrassed face on.

"Eeh...to be honest, I've only ever caught a glimpse of it. We went on a mission together once, and were ambushed by many, many Hollows. Of course, we attempted to fight them off, but it was difficult. As I was hit by a Menos Grade, with their special attack, eeh, Cero I believe it is called, which Fusa-chan bravely took the most of the attack for, I got dizzy and passed out. But before I lost consciousness, I heard him say something and then I saw his sword change form. From what I remember, just seeing the blade made me feel cold inside, something that I wouldn't associated with Fusa-chan. Later, when I commented on it as he was healing me, I asked about it, but he avoided it all together, and wouldn't speak about it. Respecting the decision, I didn't ask anymore about it."

As she said that, Nanao held her head down, which went unnoticed by the others.

"Wow, so Blondie Bear has a sword that made you feel like that huh...weird, Blondie Bear is always kind to me and gives me many cuddles though...but his sword is the opposite of kindness? Does that mean it is a bad sword?"

"No Zanpakuto is good or bad, on its own." Nanao butted into the conversation. "It is depending on how it is used. Fusanosuke-san probably thinks the same as myself, and just chooses not to use it for personal reasons."

Rangiku and Momo furrowed their eyebrows at Nanao, but chose to not say anything else, while Yachiru lifted the mood a considerably distance to what it was right now, which wasn't a pleasant one.

"Anyway! Lets enjoy our time together, everyone! Lets have more and more fun!"

"Hey, I'll drink to that~"

Rangiku raised her glass, the same with Momo and Nanao, along with the smallest Shinigami, Yachiru.

[Cheers!]

Clinking the glasses together, they all enjoyed one another's company as they talked about trivial things.

---

In another part of the Seireitei...Fusanosuke wasn't happy.

It had been quite a number of minutes since he had found all of the papers around. During that time, he had gone through a range of emotions. Sadness, fear, anxiety and other negative emotions as well.

"I'm sure that Momo-chan is loving this. Even Taichou must be loving this as well. They're abusing me, they really are. This can't be normal, can it? This is something that confuses me...is this really a days work? It looks like a months work, honestly."

He openly sighed as he wrote on some papers, giving approval or denial. Since he was so focused on getting it done, he had forgotten to sit down and preferred to just stand up.

His eyes glazed over one sheet of paper, and saw that it was addressed to Aizen, so he quickly opened it, and saw that it was a request from a Seated Officer of a lower rank than he was. He read the request, opened his eyes wide, and threw it at the wall, yelling "Damn it! I didn't know we could do that!" in a destructive voice that startled most of the Shinigami around the area.

His narrowed eyes then went towards the window, anger within them.

"S-So...Momo-chan lied to me, and said that we couldn't apply for time off when we wanted to have some leave or vacation time, only when we were designated time off by Aizen-taichou...heh, I bet that she thought that I would apply for it all of the time...damn you Momo-chan. Well, I'm just gonna have to catch up to it."

He cursed her under his breath, then sat down at the desk, stretching and going into the table, the draw and found that there was some sake. Seeing that, he licked his lips and poured himself a cup he found on the desk, taking a swig.

As he did that, he smiled to himself.

"Ooh, this is amazing stuff. I can get so used to things like this. No wonder Aizen-taichou spends so much time in here. I can see why Aizen-taichou wishes to stay in here often. Aah, I'm sure that he wouldn't mind me taking a little sip of this delicious nectar~"

He chuckled deeply to himself, resting his feet on the table as he took more and more sips of the of the drink that Aizen hid away.

His eyes looked at the papers on the desk, and he picked up the first one that he saw. What he held was a request from the Shinigami Women's Association, which Fusanosuke read to himself.

[Dear Aizen-taichou. We, the Shinigami Women are in need of your assistance. For your high stature, we would like to offer you a place within our tasteful Shinigami male calendar, to help raise funds for our Association, where mild nudity might occur and various outfits, which is called Cosplay, will also occur. If you would like this chance to appear in the calendar, then please send your response within three days of receiving this. Also, please force Fusanosuke-san to do the photo shoot as well. Thank you for taking your time in reading this. From Nanao Ise.]

After briefly glancing over it, Fusanosuke put down the letter, chuckling to himself.

"Wait...what's this? Kuku...they want to do a photo shoot of the males of a high class authority...that means that they want to have some photos of Aizen-taichou...hehehe, if it is them girls, I can see that it is going to be a revealing...eeh? W-Wait, why is my name written here!? And what's this about forcing me to do it!? N-No, I'm not going to be doing something like that! N-Naked...n-no! Perv's! I'm not doing something like that! Aizen-taichou can get naked for them, I'm not doing something like that! And you can't force me to do it either! There's no-" As he ranted, something suddenly flew from the window, and impaled the spot right next to his arm, causing alarm. "-Iyaaaaa! W-Whats going on all of a sudden!?"

He looked towards the right hand side, and saw that there was a knife there, with a note on the handle. Curiously, Fusanosuke unwrapped the note, and read it to himself.

[Do it, or die. From Soi Fon.]

At that, Fusanosuke shed some soft tears and looked out of the window. Though her form was covered by a building in the distance, he knew for a fact that Soi Fon was there, and most likely was stalking him again.

"They are going to make me do things for them...perverted girls, they really need to stop making me do things...if it isn't from Kenpachi-taichou, and Kurotsuchi-taichou, then it is these Shinigami women...I'm going to be eaten alive if I go there...they'll do things to me...I can't do it again! Last time was awful! This time...they'll get me and make me do things...scary things...waaaaaaaaah...please don't make me feel such fear..."

As tears slipped from his eyes, another message came threw the window, which he took in his hand and read to himself.

[Don't cry, the Shinigami Women's Association will allow you to get better acquainted with the females. From Nemu.]

As soon as he read it, he placed it on the table, looking out of the window in search for Nemu, but unlike Soi Fon, he couldn't see any sight of her, and couldn't even feel her power either.

"W-Why is she out there...? I can get Soi Fon-chan, but Nemu-san is...why is she watching me...? D-Don't these people have anything better to do than something like this...? I don't even think that this is something that should be done...I just want to go home...and to sleep, this isn't right...I don't even know what this is. I'm so scared right now...these girls are spying on me, who else is going to be spying on me, huh? I don't think this is right...they aren't normal, are they?"

The tears in his eyes grew larger and larger, fearing for his very life. Having one stalker was okay, he could deal with something like that. However, having Nemu, someone he cannot see, or even sense, he was getting more and more frightened, something that he didn't like.

Slowly, he placed down the piece of paper and was tempted to collapse on the floor. He was exhausted already...and he hadn't done anything yet. It was getting too much for someone like him.

But somehow, he managed to pick himself up, and went towards a set of piles that had his name on the front, naturally, he was curious so he decided to look at these things, and found out something that surprised him immensely.

"Wow...so Taichou wasn't lying...all of these are official as well, requesting me to go into their squad huh...uugh, why is Kenpachi-taichou's and Kurotsuchi-taichou's the one that's got the most, tied at that...? Can't they just leave me alone...I'm not becoming an experiment, and I'm not becoming someone's personal rival, both are too much for someone like me."

He was by now, worrying for his life.

The overwhelming amount of transferal into their squads was something Fusanosuke couldn't even contemplate. Fusanosuke suspected that Aizen must get at least one a day, from the amount he was seeing.

As he did that however, contemplating many things within his life, there was a knock on the door.

"E-Excuse me, sir. May I enter?"

A sheepish voice came from the other side of the door, so Fusanosuke sighed, and rested his face on his hands, his elbows on the table as he spoke to the other side of the door.

"Yes, please enter."

As soon as he said that, the door opened to reveal a small girl. She entered the room and bowed towards Fusanosuke.

"A-Ah, Third Seat...eeh, acting Taichou, there's a visitor here."

"Oh, who is it?" He sighed out, unable to take much more than this. But then his mind got to working. "Wait, did she just call me acting Taichou? So...the squad knew of this, before even I did? That's...so, I was going to be roped into this no matter what I did, huh."

His mind turned to wonder, asking himself why he ended up in this situation, even contemplating just going to go and fight Kenpachi, which seemed to be something that would be easier, as it was only swinging around a sword and fighting for his life, not having to make massive amounts of decisions like he had to right now.

He also thought about what work he had to dl right now. He knew that being a captain would be difficult, but to see all of the different things that laid before him, all of the papers, all of the stalkers, and now something else he had to deal with as well.

"Yes, the person is, Kuchiki-san from Squad Thirteen. She said that she had some important business, directly from the Taichou of Squad Thirteen."

That seemed to peak his interests a little bit, his eyes slowly opening.

"Rukia-chan is it?" The female nodded, bringing a smile to his face, formulating a plan. "Then, please come inside. Allow her to come here, if you would...eeeh, I don't know your name...sorry..."

He didn't want to appear rude, but he didn't really interact with many people within Squad Five, or any Squad really. But the female didn't take offense to it, and allowed Fusanosuke to address her as such.

"O-Of course sir. A-And that's not a worry. Now, if you'll excuse me."

With a nod from the male, the female disappeared as Fusanosuke linked his hands together.

"Kukuku, if Rukia-chan is here then maybe she can help me with this...yeah, that's going to be awesome. I've got to make Rukia-chan do it all...no, she would run if I said something like that. Gotta make sure that she stays around and helps me with this. I can't do it alone, I can't. It is too much for someone like me."

His eyes lit up, and he waited for Rukia to come.

He didn't have to wait long, as Rukia came inside, looking around curiously.

"Aah, Fusa...eeh, why are you in here?"

Rukia thought it was suspicious, as she knew that this room was for someone of a captains level, and as far as she was aware, Fusanosuke wasn't a captain in any sense of the word.

Fusanosuke sighed, putting a hand to his forehead for dramatic effect.

"It's because Momo-chan and Aizen-taichou abandoned me to do all of their work, while they go and do whatever it is that they do. It isn't fair, I'm always being abused like this by these people."

Rukia's eyes turned up curiously, walking into the room.

"So, they left you in charge then."

She was surprised to say the least, drawing a small pout from Fusanosuke himself.

"Hey, is that some kind of insult against my person?"

Rukia chuckled, shaking her head.

"Not really. I just came by to drop off something's from Ukitake-taichou for Aizen-taichou...eeh, for you I guess if you're filling in." Rukia walked to the desk, and presented him with some papers. "Here, it's from Ukitake-taichou. He said that it was important, so please make it your top priority."

"Yeah..."

He mumbled, sorting out a space for the papers Rukia gave him.

"Oh, I also finally heard the news, about me going to the human world."

Rukia brought up, taking a seat while Fusanosuke went over the papers in his hand that he got from Rukia, which seemed to be a general report about some squad members that weren't, exactly doing as they were told.

"I see. So, when are you leaving then, Rukia-chan?"

He asked with some interest, though had a good idea.

"A few weeks." She replied with a sigh, catching him off guard. "I tried telling Renji, that fool before, but before I could really speak, it was as if we were strangers and didn't really seem that interested. Seems like it is going to be awhile before we get onto speaking terms again."

Fusanosuke inclined his neck, writing some replies for Ukitake.

"I see, so you're going to that town...eeh, Karakura town, then?"

Rukia nodded, mildly impressed that he remembered something like that.

"That's right, it seems I will be gone for a month. It seems to be a pretty easy job. I've heard that there is minimal Hollow activity, so that's how it is. I'm sure that it will be fine."

"If it is Rukia-chan, then she'll be fine. Just unleash your Shikai abilities. Make Sode no Shirayuki dance for you. That's what she is, after all. She's a beautiful sword that needs to dance. She tells me as much."

Rukia's violet eyes curiously fell upon Fusanosuke as he finished writing something on what she handed him originally, then placed it to the side, slightly impressed that he finished that so quickly, when it was quite a hefty document.

"Uugh, how in the heck does she tell you?"

"Because I can see her right now, duh."

He reported, looking to the side of her. Rukia followed his gaze, but she couldn't see anything in the slightest, only seeing empty space beside her. Cocking an eyebrow up, she turned back to Fusanosuke.

"But how in the heck can you see something that I can't? Are you having me on here?"

"No, I can see her. She's very beautiful, having white all around her, ribbon and pretty much reminds me of a pure white version of you actually...maybe she has bigger breasts, but I don't notice such things. She often talks to me about things, and tells me to tell you to get over it. I don't really get what that means, but she said that you'd know what that means. So, get over it Rukia-chan, whatever it is."

Rukia shot open her eyes, as there is only one thing that she could be referring too, which she didn't think Fusanosuke would even notice, but at the same time, she was still skeptical about it all.

"Eeh...really? Do you even know what that means?"

"I haven't a clue, though I can take a guess. She's telling me right now that you shouldn't feel guilty, about whatever it is you're feeling guilty about. Seems like she really cares about you, Rukia-chan."

Rukia didn't quite understand it, but somehow, he was able to at least know things that she hadn't told anyone. She wasn't sure if it was because Fusanosuke just knew her well, or had found out somehow, but she was sure that even if he was just masking his words with his 'lie' then she was glad that she had a friend like him.

"I suppose...now, I have to go..."

Rukia went to stand up, only to see that Fusanosuke placed his hand outwards.

"Rukia-chan, hold on a second please."

She stopped, and sat down, curious as to what he was going to do.

"Eeh, what is it?"

She looked on with apprehensive eyes, pondering what he could want with her, suspecting that something was going to happen, but she wasn't sure which one of these things would happen to her, having some ideas within her mind.

"Are you busy today, Rukia-chan? Maybe doing something else for your Taichou?"

"I am..." She was about to say no, when she got suspicious eyes. "Eeh, before I answer, I want to know why you are asking something like that?"

"Because I'm curious."

He responded with a kind hearted smile, something Rukia could see through straight away.

"No it isn't. You want something, and I'm sure that it has to do with these papers, am I right about it?" Fusanosuke didn't answer, only showing a cute smile, which made Rukia's bottom lip tremble. "D-Don't do that to me! Y-You can't fool me with such a smile! I-I know it works on Hinamori-fuku-taichou, but it isn't going to work on me! E-Even if it is my day off...oops."

She knew that the instant she said that, she would regret it.

And she was right, as within a literal second, she found that Fusanosuke had disappeared from his seat, and ended up brushing his face against her body, latching around her waist.

"F-Fool! G-Get off me!"

Rukia struggled, desperately trying to break free, but Fusanosuke's skills of keeping hold of her was enough to keep her steady, on the chair, but unable to move in the slightest.

"Noooooooooo~! Rukia-chan, please help me~! I need your cute assistance~!"

"Don't call my assistance cute!"

She barked back, struggling from the tight hold Fusanosuke had, and attempted to ignore the childlike desperation that was on his face, his eyes displaying such a sight was more than enough to make her feel afraid.

"Rukia-chan~ Please don't be difficult~"

"I'm not being difficult! I'm being practical! Please let me go now!"

Once again, she attempted to break free, but Fusanosuke's ability to latch onto her, without hurting her, yet keep her still was something astonishing. She hadn't met such a foe before.

"I can't let you go, Rukia-chan~! Please, we're super best friends~!"

"Since when did we become that!?"

She roared, which made Fusanosuke adopt teary eyes.

"B-But, we've been friends for years upon years now Rukia-chan~! Please help me!"

"No! I wont!" She rejected it instantly, managing to break free from his grip somehow. "Freedom!"

She announced, lunging herself towards the door.

"Rukia-chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan~!"

TACKLE!

"Aaaaaaaaah!" She exclaimed, having been tackled to the ground, his insistence, if it could be called that, being something that she couldn't stand. "L-Let go of me already! I want to go now!"

"B-But~! Rukia-chan is adorable, and could help me with these things! She always complains that she doesn't get to become a Seated Officer...well, here's a chance to try and show your skills~! If you do it, Aizen-taichou will put in a good word for you, I'm sure of it~! And I will as well as Momo-chan~! I know my input wont be much of a persuader, but this is something that needs to be done~! Please help me Rukia-chan~! I will do anything that you want~!"

That...caught Rukia's attention.

Those words alone were enough to catch her attention, so she faced the boy that clung to her.

"Really? Anything?"

He nodded with a sly grin on his face, knowing that he was winning now.

"Yes, anything you want. This is too difficult for someone like me. Please help me, and I will do anything you want, get you anything that you want, and be anything that you want me to be."

Rukia's face turned happy, so happy that she had forgotten that she was currently being held in an embrace by Fusanosuke himself.

"I see...so, this means anything, right?"

"Yes, anything."

He replied which was like music to Rukia's ears.

"Then, if I asked for...lets say, I wanted...hmmm, some Chappy stuff, you'd get it for me?"

"Yes yes, I can get you Chappy. You want Chappy? I can hook you up with some Chappy stuff easily. I can even get you some rare Chappy stuff if that's what you want. Is that what you want?"

Rukia's personality suddenly switched, becoming more and more serious.

"Alright. What are we waiting for? Lets get to it, Fusa. We've got papers, and Chappy is on the line. We don't have a lot of time, so let us do this for Chappy and his amazing powers of being adorable and like the best ever! Chappy for the win!"

She raised her arm up as if she had just declared war, something Fusanosuke could only admire about the young female.

"Yes, Rukia-chan! Lets do it for Chappy!"

He mimicked Rukia, throwing his own hand up, both of them balling it into a fist, declaring war on the paperwork that laid before them both.

"Then lets get to work, Fusa!"

"Yes!"

So, like that, the pair of them got to work, doing the assignment that Momo, and Aizen, had set for him, and he vowed to himself that since Rukia was doing this of her own time, he would do something equally good for her as well, as that's who he was after all.

---

At the end of the day, Momo and Aizen found themselves looking at a curious sight.

Within the office of Aizen, was Fusanosuke and Rukia. All of the papers around the room had been sorted, filled out and whatever else that needed to be done. But the most curious sight was the two Shinigami in question.

Fusanosuke and Rukia had fallen asleep together. Fusanosuke was leaning against a wall, Rukia was next to him, resting her head on his shoulder, her arms wrapped around his own arm, and the thing Momo noticed was the fact that in their sleep, they were holding one another's hands.

"Oh my, it seems that Fusanosuke-san has done it all, Momo-san."

Aizen commented, his eyes in a state of total disbelief, while his face remained the usual smiley one, looking through the papers and saw that they had all been sorted the way he wanted, and all of them filled with the necessary information.

"Y-Yes Aizen-taichou...I can't believe it. This should've taken days to accomplish, yet he did it within a single day with Kuchiki-sans help, from the looks of it. But still, even with two people, it should've taken longer than this. This is two weeks worth of stuff, both a week each from us. It is marvelous on how they have done something like this, isn't it?"

Momo replied to her captain, taking in the sights around her.

To say that she was impressed would be an understatement. She was downright amazed. She couldn't be more impressed. Even she would admit herself that she wouldn't be able to do it all with Aizen's helping. Yet Rukia and Fusanosuke both were able to complete two weeks worth of documents that they had to go through.

"Yes, it is quite an achievement. I will have to thank Kuchiki-san later on for her assistance as well. I wonder, how Fusanosuke-san was able to convince her to stay and help like this?"

Momo shrugged her shoulders as a response and walked over to the pair, taking a hand and placed it on both Rukia's and Fusanosuke's shoulders, shaking them awake.

"Kuchiki-san, Fusa-chan. It's time to wake up now. You can't sleep forever, you know? This place isn't for sleeping."

She gently spoke like an Angel, which the pair smiled at, though they remained asleep, somewhat.

"Hmmmmm, Chappy...don't...I'm sleeping..."

"Heee...Momo-chan..."

The pair were pretty out of it, which made Momo giggle slightly.

"Geez, these two really are sleepy, aren't they?"

"Fusanosuke-san did have a big responsibility today, and even thought through and had help from Kuchiki-san. We cannot blame them for what happened with them going to sleep here. They've saved us both time."

Aizen spoke to Momo, who casually nodded.

"Yes...Fusa-chan really does come through when needed. I'll also have to thank Kuchiki-san myself."

Momo spoke with a kind hearted attitude, but also some mild jealousy as well, seeing how cosy the pair looked with one another. To anyone else, it would look innocent, and wouldn't give it much thought, but for someone like Momo, she saw the look on Rukia's face, and how she seemed to be snuggling against him, and even she would admit to being slightly jealous.

Aizen wondered to his closet that he had within the room, and produced a blanket.

"For now, lets allow them to sleep."

He gently soothed, and went to place it over the pair, when suddenly, while sleeping, Fusanosuke's hand gripped Aizen's wrist tightly as if Fusanosuke's body was sensing that it was in danger.

"O-Oh my. Th-That was unexpected..."

Momo didn't know what to say. Either Fusanosuke was just sleeping and reached out, and by chance grabbed Aizen's wrist, or he somehow knew subconsciously that Aizen was reaching for him, she wasn't sure. But she knew that she was quite impressed to say the least.

Aizen, for a split second, changed. His eyes narrowed uncharacteristically, and quickly turned his hand, unknown to Momo to show that there was a small needle within his hand which he quickly made disappear before Momo could see anything was amiss.

"He's good...even when asleep, he could sense the danger that I posed. Hmph, well, it isn't totally unexpected, after all. Considering who he is, and what kind of person he used to be...still is. This is why, he would be perfect for me. With him, I would surely be able to put my plans into action. Though convincing him would be difficult."

Aizen then returned to his usual face, retracting his hand from Fusanosuke and removed the boys hand from his wrist. Fusanosuke then, in his sleep, draped his arm across Rukia's body, as if he was protecting her.

"Here, Aizen-taichou, I will do it."

Momo took the blanket, and wrapped it around the pair. Unlike with Aizen however, Fusanosuke didn't make a move when Momo was the one to do it, knowing that she didn't pose a risk to him at all.

"Seems like he really likes you, Momo-san."

Momo's face instantly turned beet red at the implications her captain was saying, covering her face at the same time from her captain so he didn't see her, when it was painfully obvious that he did see her.

"N-No, you got it wrong, Taichou...I-I was just doing..."

Aizen released a small chuckle.

"Come Momo-san, let us allow them to sleep."

"Y-Yes." She muttered, still having some jealously within her eyes. "W-We should get going..."

"Or, if you prefer, you could stay here, and sleep next to them."

Aizen spoke calmly, flustering the already blushing Momo to higher levels, more and more red coming to her face, which she didn't want to happen...but she agreed anyway.

"M-Maybe that's the best...Fusa-chan would most likely be troubled if he found himself next to Kuchiki-san tomorrow morning and would come to different conclusions. Even Kuchiki-san might become enraged for it."

Even though she said that, Aizen knew that it wasn't because of that. It was pretty easy to figure out what exactly she was saying, what she was talking about, and it caused him to mentally scoff at the idea.

"I see, then good night Momo-san."

"Y-Yes, good night Aizen-taichou."

With that, Aizen walked out of the room, leaving the three alone.

Momo went towards the other side of Fusanosuke's unconscious body and got under the covers. She forgot to take off her clothes, because she simply didn't care about such things at the moment.

She got in beside Fusanosuke, resting her head on his shoulder. Without even awakening, Fusanosuke put one arm around her, keeping the other around Rukia, embracing the pair.

Momo smiled, and then gave him a kiss on the cheek, something he smiled at for a few seconds, making Momo's smile widen in return, happy to see such a face on her friend.

"Thank you for today, Fusa-chan. I will definitely repay you in the future."

She then cuddled next to him, soon falling asleep.

Sometime during the night, Fusanosuke woke up, and saw that both Rukia and Momo were cuddling next to him. He smiled a single time at the pair of them, lightly stroking their hair, before going back to sleep, content with his life at the moment.

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End chapter!

So, some little slice of life stuff, and also some more hints to various things within the story, and also Aizen was brought into the story with a certain...interest within Fusanosuke. What could that entail? And it even shows, despite being lazy, he can be pushed to do things if he tries...though had help from Rukia.

I've also been thinking about having Karin and Yuzu (of course being older meaning Ichigo and the others are slightly older, though that wont really effect the plot or anything) in the harem, but I would like some help with their powers so they aren't just there to be in the harem, and contribute to the plot. I know they have Quincy powers, and Shinigami as well, possibly Fullbring (not sure about that one with what I know and have read but still a possibility) but I was wondering if any of you guys had suggestions for their powers, besides the obvious ones hehe, and if so, I would love to hear/read them as I have some ideas, but suggestions are always welcome.

Eeh, not much else to add, so until next time!

Harem; Momo, Soi Fon, Nemu, Giselle, Bambietta, Rukia.