One-week later Ichigo was walking past the Shinōreijutsuin (真央霊術院, Spiritual Arts Academy), sometimes called the Shinigami Academy, an institution founded by Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamotothe first Captain Commander of Gotei 13's First Division.
Ichigo was about mid way through the courtyard when he saw her face, the women was dressed in a red shitagi (under shirt), a white kosode (shirt) with red stripes, red hakama (trousers), white socks and sandals.
As he was about to chase down Orihime Inoue, a hand gripped his shoulder when a gravelly voice said, "She won't remember you Ichigo"
Turning to face the person Ichigo had a lost look on his face as Shunsui Kyōraku told him, "That's the way a Konsō works, it makes you forget your previous life so you can start fresh"
"If you try to remind her you will only cause her pain"
Both of Ichigo's fists tightened to the point where had he still been human, he would have drawn blood, as he asked, "So she can never know her son, never know anything!"
"Regrettably No" Shunsui told him, "Besides your sister Yuzu came up with a solution"
Taking Ichigo by the arm Shunsui Kyōraku said, "I almost forgot why I tracked you down, we have to get you fitted"
When they get to the to the Kimono shop Shunsui and Byakuya Kuchiki help get him fitted and Ichigo starts eyes haori's only to have Byakuya say, "That has been taken care of Ichigo."
30 minutes later as they arrive at First Division Ichigo notices all-of the Captains await their arrival and there is a 14th captain at the gathering on this day, one Ichibē Hyōsube leader of the Royal Guard.
Bringing the room to order Shunsui Kyōraku said, "Usually one must attend the Shinōreijutsuin before this can happen, but it has come to my attention that this individual had been tutored by not one but two Captain class Shinigami, both of whom tell me she is more than capable
Shunsui calls Yuzu Kurosaki-Shiba forward saying, "Your father tells me your medical ability's are unprecedented here in the Gotei 13, from what Isane tells me you know more them most in The 4th division.
"He also tells me you completed Medical School, Looking at her Shunsui asks, "Could you use another Lieutenant Isane?" Shunsui .
"Of course, otherwise I would not have recommended her" Isane said with a smile.
"Now it is time to correct a long-overlooked error on our part" Shunsui Kyōraku stated, "Ichigo Kurosaki-Shiba step forward"
"You are hereby promoted to the rank of Captain of the Kido Corps and given Immediate promotion to The Royal Guard.
"The truth is Ichigo, they are the only ones who can be of a challenge to you anymore!"
Not wanted all the attention Ichigo looked for the nearest exit only to hear Byakuya Kuchiki say, "I know you do not like… The Lime Light Ichigo, but you should know in all my years I have never seen a Shinigami given a double promotion"
"We do it because it is the only way we know how to say Thank you"
Shunsui Kyōraku calmed the Captains as he said, "It has come to my attention that, "Ichigo Kurosaki-Shiba is a second-generation Captain of The Gotei 13.
Isshin Shiba walked forward in his Shinigami uniform and old 10 division captain's coat presenting his son with the first of the 2 Captains haori's, then Ichibē Hyōsube places his Royal Guard Captains haori on him!
"I ask a favor of all the Captain's & Lieutenants of The Gotei 13" Ichigo said, "Join me this Friday as I take Yoruichi Shihouin to be my wife"
Captain Rukia Kuchiki- Abarai suddenly ran from the hall with her hand over her mouth, with Lieutenant Yuzu Kurosaki-Shiba two steps behind her.
"Rukia come with me to 4th division" Yuzu said. Sending off a Jigokuchō to Byakuya letting them know to come to 4th division.
20 minutes later a somewhat frazzled Byakuya Kuchiki and Renji Abarai arrive at the 4th division as Yuzu calmed them saying, "Rukia is fine so is her baby"
"B-a-b-y" Renji said in a tight voice full of amazement, as Yuzu walked to a cabinet and took out a package saying, "These are neonatal vitamins for Rukia"
Ichigo walks in in a panic with a queasy Yoruichi Shihouin in his arms and all Yuzu says is, "Morning sickness finally kick in"
"Ichigo help her to the bathroom she has to pee, a sample will automatically be collected"
A short 2 minutes later a Plus sign appears in the test window of the clear blue easy rapid detection test strip.
"Well big brother your going to be a father!" The pointed look on Yuzu's face did not go unnoticed as Rukia, states, "Ichigo… What have you done now!"
Yuzu comes back with another bundle of neonatal vitamins for Yoruichi telling her, "I know your primary mode of getting around is Flash-step but for the next nine months only use it in cases of emergency.
Kneeling in-front on Yoruichi, Ichigo rested his head against her belly and said, "Sometimes you will feel like an outcast. But you will never be alone. You will make my strength your own. You will see my life through your eyes, as your life will be seen through mine. The son becomes the father, and the father becomes the son."
Renji looks confused and is about to lay into Icgigo, when Yoruichi held her belly and said, "The daughter becomes the the mother, and the mother becomes the daughter."
Ichigo's arms wrap round Yoruichi just as Isane Kotetsu walks in asking, "He knows!"
"Yea" Ichigo said softly only to have Isane say, "That was quite the declaration."
Even the normally stoic Byakuya Kuchiki was moved to tears at the emotional sentiment in Ichigo's declaration
Rukia looks at Byakuya thinking, Big brother!
"He is saying he will always protect his unborn child with his life" Byakuya, admonished.
Giving Ichigo a knowing nod Byakuya in his own way was acknowledging the fact that he already knew about Kazui and the statement was as much for him as his unborn.
Following Ichigo's example Renji Abarai scooped up Rukia much to her protests. Byakuya Kuchiki's own thoughts drifted back to Hisana as he said, "Rukia" the look on Byakuya's face said, it was being done out of love, not obligation.
As both growing family's left the 4th division Yuzu shook her head saying, "Looks like I am going to have to make Parenting Classes a priority!"
Later that night Ichigo and Yoruichi were laying in bed when Ichigo said, "Yoruichi, I know you're on light duties at the moment"
"Thank you for pointing that out Ichi-bo" Yoruichi stated sarcastically.
"I didn't mean it like that." Ichigo said, "I've been playing with an Idea"
Looking up at Ichigo Yoruichi quirked a brow as Ichigo said, "I've been thinking of how I invaded Soul Society.
"It was quite the day that's for sure" Yoruichi commented
"Yes, it was, however if you had special operations units, Special Forces if you will…"
"Like 2nd division?" Yoruichi asks.
"Yes, and no, instead of big units they would be no bigger then 5 or 6 but not necessarily under the command authority of Gotei 13 but act independently" Ichigo said.
"So, we will Start looking through the academy"
"No, to be considered they have to have already been a Shinigami for at least five years" Ichigo said, "We are looking for the best of the best"