Hey it's Gold Testament with another update for Bleach Rise of the Shinigami Quincy. I'll be honest, this has been dominating my mind a bit more than my other stories. I'm hoping after this chapter and the next that I'll be able to work on my other stories. Also in my Poll, it seems people don't listen. In this story Ichigo will not be paired with Rukia or Orihime. It doesn't matter if the poll ends in a tie between them the pairing would be with the next one after them. I've already explained it a bunch of times too. I'm also going to be posting the results of the top five in the poll from now on.
Current top five in the Poll:
Harribel – 8 votes
Rukia, Orihime, Yoruichi, and Fem. Byakuya are all tied at 6 votes.
I'll be honest… I'd thought Nel would be ahead of Harribel because aside from her looks Nel has an adorably loveable personality.
Disclaimer: I don't own Bleach.
"Talking" Everyone.
"Thinking" Everyone.
"Talking" Zanpakuto spirit.
"Thinking" Zanpakuto sprit.
"talking" Hollow or inner hollow
"Thinking" hollow or inner hollow
Training and First day on the Job
{Karakura Town: Ishida Hospital – Training Room}
Ryuken stared wide-eyed as Ichigo started a game of tag with his son, forcing Uryu to use Hierenyaku to try and keep up. The game had gone on for a few hours, and Uryu now stood bent over panting hard while Ichigo stood tall unfazed.
"Exactly what was that long game for exactly?" Ryuken asked Ichigo.
"Yoruichi was the one who taught me Shunpo, and told me that the best way to test the speed of someone prideful and improve it was to hit their pride with a child's game." Ichigo began. "This game of tag was to see how well, and how long Uryu could keep up Hierenyaku as well as to see if he was fast enough to tag me or take me down." He finished explaining.
"So this was to test Uryu's current progress." Ryuken said in understanding.
"Well then how did I do in my test?" Uryu asked after catching his breath.
"You failed Uryu, not once did you catch me let alone tag me. Ishida-san do you have any weights we can put on Uryu?" Ichigo asked shifting his view from Uryu to Ryuken.
"No I don't why do you ask?" Ryuken asked.
"Well the weights would be for Uryu to increase his speed. That is the first thing I wanted to do. I at least want to get him to a high Captain's speed." Ichigo answered.
"Where would you rank my current speed then?" Uryu asked.
"Well even though you were faster than some Espada, they mainly underestimated us all, you would at least be a good member of the Stealth Force, maybe even Lieutenant of Squad Two." Ichigo answered making Uryu smile. "However, your speed would only match lieutenant class Shinigami at best, all the captains are still far faster, and this is one of the reasons Ginjo caught you off guard twice." Ichigo finished making both Ishida's frown.
"So what is the bar you've set to increase Uryu's speed to?" Ryuken asked.
"Yoruichi, she's nicknamed the Goddess of Flash primarily for her speed, she was once the captain of Squad Two, and is probably faster than old-man Yamamoto." Ichigo answered.
"That's how fast you want to make me?!" Uryu asked surprised.
"Yep, of course before I start working for Ryuken-san, I need to visit Kisuke not just about Kon's Gigai, but also to see if he and Yoruichi can get me some weights to help you Uryu." Ichigo said before using Shunpo to leave before the younger Quincy could speak.
{Urahara's shop}
Ichigo flashed to the front door and walked right in knocking while doing so, and gaining the shop keep's attention.
"Ah Ichigo what a pleasant surprise!" Kisuke began. "I just finished Kon's gigai an hour ago, and your father is on his way here to pick it up." Kisuke told his apprentice.
"Good to hear, but can I ask if you have training weights that I can make heavier?" Ichigo asked.
Before the scientist could answer another voice chimed up.
"Actually there are some special reishi weights belonging to the Shihoin clan put them on, and just channel in reitsu to make them heavy." Yoruichi said as she came in with a box in hand.
"Really Yoruichi?" Ichigo asked.
"Yep, a weighted shirt, pants, along with wrist and ankle bands." She answered as she opened the box after saying its contents.
"My, my Ichigo why the sudden interest all of a sudden?" Kisuke asked.
"Well I'm staying with Uryu and his father and started Uryu's training in speed." Ichigo answered.
"I see so they agreed to it huh?" Kisuke asked.
"Yeah, and Yoruichi, thanks for the weights, what do I owe you?" Ichigo asked the woman who taught him how to reach Bankai.
"How about a date sometime, and let me evaluate Uryu's speed when you're done with him?" Yoruichi asked with a wink.
"I'll think about the date, but I was planning on you to evaluate his speed and start his second training exercise." Ichigo answered.
With that Ichigo took the gear Yoruichi gave him and went back to the Ishidas. As soon as Ichigo left though, the door opened and in came Isshin.
"You know the time is coming right old friend?" Kisuke said seriously.
"Yeah Ichigo's going to need to learn the full truth about himself, his power, and his mother." Isshin commented.
"When do you plan to tell him?" The exiled captain asked.
"Two days time when he has adjusted to living with them. I plan to ask Ryuken and you to be there with me so we can all tell the story." The elder Kurosaki answered.
{Ishida hospital – Training area}
Ichigo flash stepped back in holding the box of weighted clothes Yoruichi gave him.
"What's in the box Kurosaki?" Ryuken asked with narrowed eyes.
Ichigo set it down opened it, and tossed Uryu the weighted shirt, pants, wrist and ankle bands.
"These are weighted clothes Yoruichi gave me, once Uryu puts them on can you channel reistsu into them Ryuken-san?" Ichigo asked.
"Why would I need to do that?" Ryuken asked.
"You and Uryu are all about control with reitsu, if you do it slowly we can find Uryu's weight limit this will help improve his speed." Ichigo answered. "Plus if I do it then Uryu would probably fall through the floor faster than we could say oops." He added.
"Very well." Ryuken answered as Uryu came back.
Once he was with them Ryuken walked to his son, placed a hand on his shoulder, and slowly channeled reitsu into the clothes making Uryu heavier by the second.
"Uryu when you feel your dad hits the limit you can handle those at let us know." Ichigo said getting a nod from Uryu.
A few minutes later Uryu let them know, and Ryuken stopped channeling reitsu into his son's clothes.
"Okay Uryu first I want you to run laps around the area until you get tired, then jump from ledge to ledge until you can barely stand." Ichigo demanded as Uryu started doing his training.
"What do you plan to do once you have his speed to an acceptable level?" Ryuken asked.
"Me and Yoruichi will attack Uryu with hit and run tactics with Shunpo, while you hide in the shadows shooting arrows at him until he can sense and react at an instinctual level." Ichigo answered.
"Impressive after that you would have him use his cross to summon close range weapons huh?" The elder Ishida asked.
"Until he can do it within half a second. After that I would use my Zanpakuto to test the strength of his weapons." Ichigo answered.
"A challenge of power, control, and focus." Ryuken began. "If there isn't enough power it would shatter and he would be cut, if there isn't enough control it might blow up in his face, and if there isn't enough focus he would either blow himself up, or the weapon would instantly disappear as soon as he was distracted." He explained.
"That's exactly the plan." Ichigo replied.
"If he gets that strong with just your shikai state, he could take on low class captains with some ease." Ryuken added.
"Imagine after he's done with my Bankai." Ichigo commented with a smirk making Ryuken's eyes widen before he too smirked about Ichigo's plans for Uryu.
As the two continued to talk Uryu had done everything Ichigo demanded and was on the ground.
"What's next?" Uryu asked.
"You take a break while I hopefully start my job at the hospital." Ichigo answered as he went back into his body.
{Ishida hospital}
It had been a couple hours since Ichigo has started his job at the hospital. Ryuken had assigned Ichigo to a physician position to test the waters, and to see how much Isshin and that soul reaper teacher taught him. He stood watching security feed as Ichigo helped each and every person assigned to him. From simple consultations, to first aid, and physicals.
"It seems Isshin taught his son quite a bit in medicine as did that other teacher he mentioned." Ryuken began. "Seems I should've kept a closer eye on my old "friend's" son from the beginning." He added before heading to Ichigo.
"It's a good thing I left survey packets, so that the patients can evaluate young Ichigo to see how he fairs as a new employee." Ryuken thought as he arrived at Ichigo's exam room.
"So Ichigo how has your first day treated you so far?" Ryuken asked.
"Ah Ryuken-san, sorry forgot I was at a new job, it actually felt I was still helping my dad at home." Ichigo began with a teasing smirk as he handed the evaluation surveys to Ryuken. "Just as requested I had all the patients fill out these surveys on how they feel I did." He added.
As soon as Ryuken took them from Ichigo, he saw that all his patients regarded him positively, some saying that they were shocked he was a new staff member since he knew how to handle himself like a professional.
"Well Ichigo, I'm impressed, your first day, and you seem successful as a physician. Perhaps after a few months we'll move you to the E.R. until you graduate." Ryuken complimented.
"I see, that's quite a compliment sir, I'll gladly help whenever, and wherever I'm needed." Ichigo said with a smile.
There's chapter 4. Honestly there was a whole bit with the rest of Ichigo's family. However, that got super long, so I'm putting it in chapter five along with a return to Karakura High to bring in the rest of Ichigo's friends who nearly destroyed him. I don't know if they kept their memories of it in the anime/manga, but I say they were forgiven far too easily. Plus when you think about it, Tatsuki and Chad will probably hurt the most. I mean Tatsuki has known Ichigo since they were kids, and Chad and Ichigo bonded from being picked on and fighting back. Also please remember in the poll don't vote for Rukia or Orihime. If you want to know the progress of the others just ask me.
