Chapter 9: Stop The Ryoka, Journey To Hueco Mundo

It was around midnight when the bell rang and the captains lined up to prepare for the meeting. The sound of the bell reverberated ever so smoothly across every one of the barracks. They were all there and awaiting the arrival of the Head Captain. On the left side was Captain Soi-Fon, Captain Otoribashi, Captain Unohanna, Captain Hirako, and Captain Kuchiki. On the right were Captain Komamura, Captain Kurosaki, Captain Muguruma, Captain Hitsugaya, and Captain Ukitake. Captain Kurotsuchi was unable to attend seeing as how him and the rest of his squad is still sleeping.

"Captain Kurosaki I heard you had something interesting to share with us, so lets see it."

"Sir a few of my squad members gave me an accurate description of the intruders. I have the pictures printed off from the camera. Also when my men checked out Squad 12's barracks they found something interesting in the Precipice World monitoring room. Here is are the printouts Lieutenant Kazuya gave me I think you should take a look at them."

He handed the printouts to Head Captain Kyoraku.

"I see this is all confusing, only if Captain Kurotsuchi was awake then maybe he could shed a light on some of this. We know that the walls came together because of someones large amount of reitsu but how did they open back up and close again? I wonder if the reitsu could also force them open."

"We also can't tell if the Ryoka are arrancar or shinigami so we can't figure anything out by simply guessing."

Said Captain Kurosaki in a concerned tone.

"Well you're exactly right. There is something else that is confusing me. I still can't figure out how normal hollows can open the Garganta."

"I guess we won't know anything until the captain wakes up."

"I guess so, but I have an idea that might be able to help us figure some things out without Captain Kurotsuchi's help."

All the Captains paid close attention to the Head Captain as they were anxious to hear his orders.

"I would like for Squad 2's Captain Soi-Fon, and her Onmitsukido to deploy in Hueco Mundo for a reconnaisance mission."

Soi-Fon nodded her head in approvement.

"Understood sir!"

"If you see the ones that are in this picture do not engage. Report back to me and we will go from there."

"You are all now dismissed that is all we can do until Captain Kurotsuchi wakes up."

"Sir!"

The captains left the room and headed for their own barracks. On his way to Squad 8's barracks Captain Kurosaki spoke with Captain Ukitake.

"Hey Ichigo, what do you think of all this mess?"

"I don't know what to think Jushiro I just hope that it isn't another Aizen we're dealing with."

"Yes I feel the same. Although if it is we'll be ready. I wanted to ask you something Ichigo."

"Yes what is it?"

"It's about the scarred boy."

"Yuzuki, what about him?"

"Has he shown any signs of succumbing to it?"

"No not yet he acheived his Shikai, but he still didn't show any signs that would indicate that he was succumbing to it."

"Good I was worried, you know how bad it would be if that boy lost control."

"Yes I know personally how bad the results would be."

"Well here is my barracks, goodnight Jushiro."

"Goodnight Ichigo."

Ichigo headed into his quarters, and Jushiro walked on towards his. The next morning the sound of a bell ringing woke everyone from their rest. Everyone except for Yuzuki that is who was still sleeping soundly.

"Yuzuki wake up it's time for Squad 2's departure."

Urged another squad member. Yuzuki jumped up and from his slumber startled by the other squad member.

"Departure?"

"Yes Squad 2 is going into Hueco Mundo for recon so we are all suppose to go see them off."

"Okay then I'm up."

Yuzuki got himself out of bed, and put on his shinigami attire. They walked out the door and made it to Squad 12's barracks. Upon their arrival they seen a large round machine in the courtyard. All the Captains and their squad members were there to see them off.

"What is that machine?"

Yuzuki asked Enoki.

"That is what Captain Kurotsuchi calls a Garganta Portal."

"Garganta portal?"

"It is a machine that opens a portal that simulates a Garganta. It is used for passage into Hueco Mundo."

"Oh I see, Squad 12's captain is quite the genius."

"Yeah, but the man is insane."

"So I've heard."

"OPEN THE GATE!"

Shouted Captain Komamura. The Captains were all shown how to operate the machine in case of Squad 12's absence.

"Be careful Soi-Fon and come back alive."

Said the Head Captain, as he placed his hand on Soi-Fon's shoulder. Lights began to flash from the gate, and a large amount of blue electricity formed inside of it. Soi-Fon and her Onmitsukido entered the gate, and they were off on their mission.

"So Captain Soi-Fon commands the stealth force correct?"

"Yes she does, why do you ask?"

"Because they may be the stealth force, but does she have any experience in Hueco Mundo? I mean they may be trained assasains but Hueco Mundo is a pretty dangerous place, and without any knowledge of it they may get themselves into trouble."

"That may be so, but she can definately hold her own, I mean her Zanpakuto is extremely lethal, and her hand to hand combat skills are even better than that. I have no worries about her."

Yuzuki and Enoki's conversation was interrupted by Captain Kurosaki.

"Hueco Mundo is definately a very dangerous place, beleive me I have had my fair share of it, but since eliminating Aizen and his army, there hasn't been much there for someone like Soi-Fon to fear. Besides they are only doing a little recon they aren't actually infiltrating anyone so they should be back here by tomorrow.