Chapter 4
Toshiro's special squad
A few days after the battle, Gohan had been training with Goku and Goten, making use of his new found power he gained after fighting Ulquiorra. Ichigo has been depressed. Orihime and Chad are staying at Kisuke's home for a while.
"Gohan, we've been training non-stop. I'm really tired. Can't we take a break?" Goten asked.
"No way, Goten. You saw how easily he defeated us. I can't just stand around and let him get away with that. Let's get back to work." Gohan said. Goku jumped at Gohan, and punched Gohan, making him fall unconscious.
"See that, Gohan? If you fought him in that condition, he'd be able to kill you, with no trouble at all. You need to rest, son." Goku said. "I'll be right back, Goten. I'm gonna take him to Kisuke's house."
"See ya, dad!" Goten said.
Goku flew off with Gohan on his back. Later, he went to Kisuke's house and explained what had happened a few days ago.
"...So that's what happened, basically." Goku said.
"I see. Orihime and Chad hadn't told me anything. Thanks for the info. See ya." Kisuke said.
"Take care of Gohan for me!" Goku yelled, flying off.
"I will." Kisuke said. Looking down at Gohan, Kisuke dropped water on Gohan's face.
"AAUGH! WHAT THE-!" Gohan screamed.
"Good afternoon, Gohan. Glad you're awake. Your father asked me to give this to you. He also wants you to rest." Kisuke said, giving Gohan a senzu.
"Thanks, Kisuke. I guess I should go to school now, huh." Gohan said.
"You better. Videl has been waiting for you, and she's been very patient with you." Yoruichi said.
"Hi Yoruichi. How's it going?" Gohan asked
"I'm good. Could be better, though." Yoruichi said.
"Get going Gohan. Videl's waaaiiiting." Kisuke teased.
At school.
"Where the hell have you been, Mr?" Videl asked.
"I've... been training." Gohan said, slowly.
"What have I told you about training? I told you that training isn't everything!" Videl yelled.
"I'm really sorry. It's just that... that one guy... he beat me without even trying. It hurt my pride, really bad." Gohan said.
"I DON'T CARE ABOUT YOUR STUPID PRIDE!" Videl yelled. "Listen to me, Gohan. I know you lost quite easily to that skinny guy, but I heard that you trained non-stop for 3 days. You need to rest now, okay."
"Okay, I will. I promise... but if some other people come like the ones we ran into, can I jump in and help?" Gohan asked.
"Fine, all right, just be careful." Videl said.
Later in class.
"Where have you been, Mr. Gohan?" Misato asked.
"Sorry ma'am... I got... beat up." Gohan muttered.
"You know, that's the same excuse a few other students gave me. Sit down and get ready for class." Misato said.
During Lunch.
"Where have you been, Gohan?" Ichigo asked.
"I was out training. That guy, whoever he was, really kicked my ass." Gohan said.
"'Sup, Gohan. I heard you got beat up." Zero said.
"Shut up! That guy was stronger than I thought... if I turned super saiyan 2, I'd beat him." Gohan said.
"That arrancar that defeated you was an espada. He was also Ulquiorra." Zero said.
"Your brother!? Well, tell him that if he ever attacks my brother, I won't hesitate to destroy him!" Gohan said.
"You sound happy this morning. Did he beat you that easily?" Zero said.
"...Yes. But he won't beat me this time. He just made me stronger. I bet he doesn't know that saiyans get stronger every time we almost die." Gohan said.
"He was just protecting Yammy, Gohan. Besides, he told me that he said, 'your welcome' before he left. You know what that means, right?" Zero asked.
"It means he's being a total jerk." Gohan said.
"No. It means that he does know that saiyans get more powerful if they almost die. He probably made you stronger on purpose." Zero said.
"Then why did he attack everyone else?" Gohan asked.
"He didn't attack everyone. Yammy did. Ulquiorra has this habit of observing his opponents movements, than attacking them." Zero said.
"I'll talk to you later Zero, I have to get back to class." Gohan said.
"See ya later." Zero said.
"So... wanna go back to class?" Gohan asked.
"Sure, but the bell hasn't even rung yet." Videl said.
"I just want to go back... please." Gohan said.
"Sure, whatever." Videl said.
Gohan and Videl walked back and saw Ichigo looking down, depressed.
"He's been like that ever since we fought those guys. Maybe you can talk some sense into him." Videl said.
"Hey, Ichigo. What's the matter?" Gohan asked.
"Nothing, I just... I feel so pathetic. I'm supposed to protect my friends, and yet... I couldn't do anything." Ichigo said.
"There is something you can do, idiot." A voice said.
Gohan, Videl, and Ichigo looked to see who it was. It was Toshiro Hitsugaya, along with Renji Abarai, and a few others.
"Toshiro, what are you doing here?" Ichigo asked.
"It's captain Hitsugaya. I was saying that you could always train yourself so you could get stronger." Toshiro said.
"Hi Ichigo, how's it going?" A girl behind a bald guy said.
"Who are you?" Gohan asked.
"I'm Rangiku Matsumoto. You must be Son Gohan. Nice to meet you, captain of squad zero." Rangiku said.
"I'm still the captain? Weird, I thought the old fart fired me." Gohan said.
"Nope, we've been awaiting your return." Renji said.
"Hey, I remember you. You're that pineapple headed man." Gohan joked.
"Shut the hell up!" Renji yelled.
"Psst. Gohan, who are these guys?" Videl asked.
"These are people I met when I went to their soul society place. This is my girlfriend, everyone." Gohan said.
"Very nice to meet you ma'am. You look so beutiful." A man that looked like a girl said.
"Listen, lady, don't pull any moves." Gohan warned.
"Y-you think I'm a woman! How dare you make fun of my beauty. I'll have you know that Yumichika Ayasegawa won't go down by your little insults." Yumichika said.
"HA HA HA HA HA! That's hilarious! I like you, captain. My name is Ikkaku Madarame. Honored to meet you." Ikkaku said.
"Don't call me captain. I'm not a captain anymore." Gohan said.
"Actually, you still are. You just left for a while, that's all." Toshiro said.
"Why did you guys ignore me? I'm trying to ask why you guys are here!" Ichigo yelled.
"We're here to investigate those weird looking hollows." Renji said.
"What weird looking hollows?" Ichigo asked.
"He means the ones that beat you up before." A voice said.
Ichigo, Gohan, and Videl turned around to see Rukia Kuchiki.
"Rukia, you're back!?" Ichigo asked.
The end of Chapter 4.