ok... So your welcome to throw things at me.. Or beat me up or whatever... I know it's been way to long... But my writing block is leaving me in a wireless hole of inspirationless darkness... 0.0
gomenasai...
bleach doesn't belong to me..
Jushiro had already assumed what Ichigo's problem was when he barged into his office, completely pissed off. When Rukia confirmed that, he decided to finish up his work and leave the office for the day. Instead of going home however, he seeked out Ichigo, who had taken refuge on the Soukyoku hill. Truthfully, Ichigo didn't really let go of his grudge. He was just forced to face that he probably couldn't take on a captain's zanpaktou, But since he had beaten Byakuya, what stopped him from beating another captain's zanpaktou? Jushiro sat beside him politely. "It's a nice view up here, Ichigo-kun." Ichigo, not realising Jushiro had joined him, jumped in surprise. "Ukitake-san!" Jushiro looks amused. "Yes, it's just me." Ichigo bites his lip, looking away, remembering his earlier rudeness. "Uh... Sorry for being so rude earlier today." Jushiro smiles. "It's fine. I am not mad at all. But something else is on your mind, isn't it?" Ichigo looks at him surprised, before looking depressed. "I guess so..." Jushiro looks gently, questioning. "Can I assist you with anything?" Ichigo looks at Jushiro. "Yuzu is pregnant. And I can't even do anything about it." Jushiro nods. "I was pretty shocked when I found out as well." Ichigo raises an eyebrow. "Why you?" Jushiro smiles. "I was looking after your sisters until your father came here. It's a rather rare occurrence to find a soul like hers." Ichigo clenches his fist. "I wish I could beat up the guy who did it." He trails off, realising he'd again forgotten the one at fault. "Damn it..." Jushiro looks thoughtful. "Would that really make you feel better?" Ichigo nods. "Yeah… I mean, I guess if he was better than me, I could at least know he could protect Yuzu." Jushiro looks out over Seireitei. "Usually, I don't condone fighting pointlessly. But I can understand where you're coming from. You're a great brother." Ichigo sighs. "I question that..." Jushiro smiles at him. "Would you do me a favour, Ichigo-kun?" Ichigo looks unsure. "What kind of favour?" Jushiro smiles. "Would you mind visiting that large building over there tomorrow?" He points to the Thirteenth division training building. Ichigo looks confused. "Why?" Jushiro looks thoughtful. "Can you trust me?" Ichigo sighs. "Yes, sir... What time?" Jushiro smiles. "In the morning." He stands up with a sigh. "Take care, Ichigo-kun." Jushiro left just as quickly as he came, leaving Ichigo a little bit more then confused, and slightly shocked that the Captain had just made him actually talk about what was bothering him. He didn't often speak about these sorts of things with anybody. It wasn't that he didn't like talking, he just didn't like worrying anybody.
Ichigo kept his word the next day. He wasn't sure where the captain wanted him to go, but when he got to the large building, he found it was almost like an arena. Stands stood around what looked like a training area. Someone dressed in blue sat beside Jushiro, and the Captain sat comfortably on the stands, drinking tea. Ichigo approached him, confused. "Ukitake-san? What am I doing here?" Jushiro looks thoughtful. "I would like to let Sogyo no Kotowari apologise to you." The figure in blue looked at Ichigo, and he instantly remembered the name. "Is he the one?" Jushiro nods. "I personally believe that one should make up for their own mistakes. So, you can both talk. Or fight. Your choice. Either way, we can all leave here rested." Ichigo could barely believe what he was hearing. Jushiro was actually going to let him get revenge. Sogyo no Kotowari stood up before him, bowing respectfully. "How can we make it up to you, Kurosaki-san...?" For a second, Ichigo stood there stunned, before gripping the hilt of his sword, his choice evident. Sogyo nods and flash steps to the centre of the arena, drawing his fans, soon to be followed by Ichigo, who unsheathed Zangetsu. Jushiro takes to watching the two quietly, drinking his tea.
Ichigo looks determined and Sogyo apologetic. "You should use your bankai, Kurosaki-san." Ichigo looks unimpressed. "You don't think I can take you on?" Sogyo shakes his head. "We just don't want to hurt you. Yuzu-san won't like it." Ichigo looks annoyed. "I'm going to beat you up so bad, little brat!" Ichigo holds Zangetsu forward. "Bankai..." His reiatsu burst out around him, and when it clears, Ichigo was in the black robes of his bankai, his thin black zanpaktou at his side. "Tensa Zangetsu!" Ichigo did look rather frightening. He was a force to be reckoned with. Sogyo however did not fear his bankai. Even if he lost, he would return to Jushiro's side. Ichigo points at Sogyo. "Can you use your bankai like that?" Sogyo nods. "We don't intend to, though." Ichigo flash steps, appearing instantly at Sogyo's side. However, Sogyo is just as quick, as Ichigo had to dodge Sogyo's fan, which he soon realised was not just for show, when he got scratched on the cheek. Ichigo looked stunned before gritting his teeth, determined to win. Sogyo turns to face Ichigo. "Speed is not going to beat us, Kurosaki-san." Ichigo dashes forward, bringing Zangetsu down heavily on Sogyo's head, only to find his strike blocked by another fan. Sogyo blocked with one hand, turning his fan in the other and strikes Ichigo's chest, sending him flying. He'd used the blunt end this time though, so Ichigo didn't get injured. Ichigo slid to a stop, panting heavily. That hurt like hell. He was almost sure he had broken a few ribs. While Sogyo had his fans, he was going to be near impossible to defeat. Ichigo took a second to catch his breath, before trying a different method. He used Tensa's speed to circle Sogyo and aim for his back. However, Sogyo simply side stepped, dodging the strike altogether as if he lived to fight that way. Sogyo had barely moved for the whole of the fight. He wasn't enjoying the fight, that much Ichigo could tell. He must have been insanely powerful though if he could block Zangetsu so easily.
The fight had started to draw a crowd. Shunsui had turned up as soon as he had sensed Jushiro's reiatsu in the fight. Shunsui appeared in a rush, something that was rare for him to do at all. He never rushed, not even if he was late. He calmed as soon as he realised Jushiro wasn't in danger, and dropped down beside him with a sigh. "Are you trying to give me a heart attack?" Jushiro smiles. "No, I didn't know you worried so much about me." Shunsui frowns. "Considering you have only just got off your death bed, anyone would be worried." Jushiro raises an eyebrow. "I can handle this myself, you know, mom." Shunsui shakes his head. "So, why the fight anyway?" Jushiro goes back to watching the fight. Ichigo was still not getting anywhere. "Ichigo-kun and Sogyo are fighting out their differences. It was quite shocking for him to learn that his sister is pregnant." Shunsui looks surprised. "What? They passed over a few weeks back, right?" Jushiro nods. "She is a carrier, rather inconvenient, if I must say... But these things happen." Shunsui looks thoughtful. "Yeah, sounds like it... I always thought those kids would get into more trouble than they can handle one day." Jushiro sighs. "Well, this is their problem, they can figure it out." Shunsui nods in agreement. "Though I thought you didn't condone fighting..." Jushiro frowns. "I don't. They just chose this method." Their conversation was interrupted by Rukia just then. "Taicho? What's happening here?" Jushiro puts a hand up. "Ichigo-kun is sorting out his differences with Sogyo no Kotowari. He will be fine, Kuchiki-san." She still looks worried. "He could die, Taicho..." Jushiro looks disappointed. "You don't really think I'd allow that, would you?" Rukia bites her lip, realising she was being disrespectful. She knelt down, bowing apologetically. "Forgive my rudeness, Sir..." He waves it off with a sigh. "It's fine. Just don't think so little of me, Kuchiki-san. You may sit and watch if you are worried." She nods, and sits nearby.
She couldn't help but worry, especially when Ichigo was sent flying. Soon enough, the fight ended when Ichigo no longer had the strength to lift Zangetsu. By the end, he had barely managed to scratch Sogyo, but that was it. Sogyo was practically untouched nor tired at all. Sogyo offers his hand to Ichigo. "We have already sworn to look after Yuzu-san. We won't fail her." Ichigo had now fought out all his anger, and accepts the hand. "I believe you. Though I will come after you if you fail to do so." Sogyo nods. "We accept that." Sogyo smiles a little. "You know, you're pretty good, Ichigo-kun." He frowns. "I barely touched you." Sogyo chuckles "We are rather old. You haven't had the experience we have, so be proud you could fight us today. Dad probably won't allow it to happen again." Ichigo smiles a little. "Right... He seems amused by our fight." Sogyo nods. "You will find that even the best people enjoy watching a fight every now and then." Ichigo looks up to the old captain before sighing. "Maybe it's not Kenpachi I should fear, then." Sogyo smiles at Ichigo. "You have no idea... Oh, please eat this." The teen offers a sweet. "It will fix your ribs. It's rather impressive you still fought after we broke them." Ichigo looks shocked. "You knew?" Sogyo nods. "A fight doesn't stop for injuries, you should know that." Ichigo suddenly felt a little more uncomfortable being so close to the teen. He took the sweet though and popped it into his mouth. Sogyo nods before vanishing. Rukia then ran up to him and started lecturing him like there was no tomorrow. Everything was normal again.