A/N: The Battle Royale
Sadly I am no good at fight scenes.
STORY START
The Captains of the Goteijūsantai were all gathered at the First Division barracks.
Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto, Captain of the First Division and overall Captain-Commander was sitting at the forefront of the room. His Fukutaichō, Chōjirō Sasakibe, sat at his right side.
Suì-Fēng, Captain of the Second Division and Commander of the Onmitsukidō was in attendance along with her Fukutaichō, Marechiyo Ōmaeda.
Captain's Ichimaru Gin, Aizen Sosuke and Kaname Tosen were also in attendance of the meeting along with their Vice-Captain's. Although Naruto could see that the Aizen in attendance was a mere illusion. The real one was probably in Hueco Mundo by now.
Retsu Unohana, Captain of the Fourth Division as well as the Chief-of-Medicine of the Seireitei Hospital was also with her Fukutaichō; Isane Kotetsu, the taller than normal female Shinigami.
Kuchiki Byakuya, Captain of the Sixth Division was present and completed the right side of the table. His Fukutaichō, Abarai Renji, sat behind him.
At the left side of the table, nearest to the Sotaichō was Uzumaki Naruto, Captain of the Tenth Division. Cuddled up next to him was none other than Matsumoto Rangiku, Fukutaichō of the Tenth Division.
Sajin Komamura, Kyōraku Shunsui, Kenpachi Zaraki, Kurotsuchi Mayuri and Ukitake Jushiro completed the left side of the table. Their Vice-Captain's sat behind them.
"It seems that Seireitei is experiencing a bit of a… pest problem right now. I want everyone to stay alert and subdue these… Ryoka. Captain Unohana, you can stay in your post at the hospital. If these trespassers are as strong as Uzumaki-Taichō said thenwe could expect some injuries."
Said woman bowed and quietly left, giving a passing glance to Naruto.
"Everyone, go to your defensive posts and prepare for a fight!"
XxX
"You see that tower in the distance? It's called the Shrine of Penitence… That's where Rukia will probably be. I suggest you get in and then out as quickly as you can. The whole place is made from Seki-Seki rock so unless you want to get your ass handed to you then don't stay there too long, ya got that?"
Ichigo nodded in reply, already thinking of a plan to bust his friend out of there.
He had just been in a fight with Ikkaku Madarame, the Third Seat of the Eleventh Division. Ichigo had obviously won and was now about to head for the needle-like tower in the distance. He could faintly see a bridge connecting it to the hill next to it.
"One more thing Ryoka, watch out for the captain of my division. His name's Kenpachi Zaraki."
Looking back at the wounded man, Ichigo only had one question in mind to ask.
"Is he strong?"
The bald man slowly turned his head to look at the strawberry blond. Ikkaku couldn't help but let that smile go to his face. He would pay to see this guy fight against his battle crazy captain.
"Very"
Ichigo nodded one last time and ran off to the direction of the Senzaikyū. If he was lucky enough, he wouldn't run into any other captain from that point on. Knowing Ichigo's luck, however…
XxX
Atop one of the buildings surrounding Ichigo, Gin and Naruto observed their quarry unnoticed. This was the obvious leader of the group of invaders. He was probably the strongest as well and therefore needed closer attention than the rest of the trash. Except for Yoruichi, she was a big factor in this but she would be easy to deal with.
Seeing enough, Naruto turned to leave just as Kenpachi arrived.
XxX
"Ah, Naruto-kun what brings you back at Hueco Mundo so soon?"
Aizen sat atop the white stone throne situated inside the biggest room inside Las Noches. At the foot of the staircase were the top ten of 'Aizen's' army. He looked at each of them and gave a respectful nod to each. He only stopped at two of the Espada gathered a few seconds longer before moving on.
"Oh I just wanted to tell you about the Ryoka trying to save little Rukia from prison. Not like its important or anything."
That got the man's attention. His care-free smile slowly slid off of his face and he sat up straighter than a few moments ago. Already Naruto could see the gears inside the man's head start moving and formulate plans. Naruto had to give him credit, Aizen was a being of high intelligence and very cunning to boot.
"I see… It seems I have to go back to Seireitei and assess the situation. Are you coming?"
Naruto shook his head as he walked into the center of the room. He gave a smile and spoke.
"I'll be right behind you Aizen-san. I just have to do a few… errands here before I go back."
Smiling one last time, Aizen disappeared through the gaping maw known as the Garganta.
"Nel, Tia"
Two of the Arrancar's from the back of the room teleported in front of him on bent knees. He looked at both of their forms and spoke. His voice was serious now; it lost the kindness it once held.
"What has the Shinigami been doing since he arrived?"
The two wasted no time in telling their master what both of them had observed. These were Naruto's eyes and ears in Hueco Mundo. He had personally modified them to be the best out of all of the Espada. They were his most loyal.
"He has been familiarizing himself with the outline of the Las Noches and have been going through the ranks of Arrancar as well as some of the Adjuchas."
"What else?"
"Nothing else to report your grace…"
With a nod, Naruto proceeded to create a gate of his own. This one had a demonic design on the double doors. When it opened, the face looked like it was opening its mouth. This was the demonic equivalent of a Senkaimon and a Garganta. It was called a Jigōku-Torii.
"For now, my dear comrades, we entertain Aizen and his delusions of grandeur. When the time is right, we destroy both Seireitei and Aizen in one stroke!"
The gathered hollow roared in agreement in the prospect of ruling over the entire spiritual world. Naruto saw the troubled look lingering on Neliel face and asked her about her thoughts. She curtly replied,
"Forgive me my lord for overstepping my boundaries, but haven't you given your word to Aizen that both of you will strike down Seireitei? I'm assuming that means you won't try to stab each other in the back."
Naruto let out a bark of laughter at the question.
"You have me mistaken for something else, my dear Espada. I am a Demon… my word means nothing!"
A/N: Next up is a long chapter that deals with the end of the Seireitei Arc as well as the beginning of the Hueco Mundo arc as well as the kidnap arc.
So you guys gotta wait a bit for the tenth chapter.
