Hehe, my family did Sumo fights; I won!
Kumiko knelt down to Hanataro's level.
"Hey there, hostage!" she waved.
"Please just let me go! Let me go!" Hanataro cried.
"Jeez what a baby... I thought that the 11th division was supposed to be all mighty and strong and manly." Kumiko pouted.
"B-but I'm from the-the fourth division n-not the e-eleventh..." Hanataro stuttered, glancing down at the sword pressed up against his neck.
The eleventh division men burst into an uproar of laughter.
There were various cries of "Go ahead and kill 'em!".
Kumiko got frustrated and couldn't kicking one of them in the balls. As their comrade fell to the ground clutching his genitals the men of the eleventh division recognized Kumiko.
"Hey! You're the one the captain fought with!" one of them exclaimed.
"That doesn't matter," Kumiko pointed her finger accusingly, "What matters right now is you guys saying its okay to kill Hana-chan! Do you know how many times the Soul Society would have fallen if it weren't for squad four? Every time one of you idiots gets their asses whooped squad four is the one that heals you no matter how stupid you are! If I crushed all of your balls, squad four would heal you, and you do like nice healthy balls, don't you? So think about that next time you assholes!"
The men all stood there stunned, as if this was the first time they'd ever thought about it. Guilty expression were soon covering half their faces.
"Now I want you to apologize to Hana-chan right now."
There was a collection of mumbled "I'm sorry"'s.
"On your knees and mean it!" Kumiko ordered.
"We're sorry Hana-chan!" they bowed.
"Good!" Kumiko smiled.
"Wait a second... what is she doing with the ryoka?" someone shouted.
"Oh, heheh, right..." Kumiko gave them an awkward smile, but it didn't help and they all raised their Zanpakuto against her.
A burst of air exploded passed them knocking a large number of the men down.
"W-what is it this time!" Ganju stuttered in fear.
"Whatever it is... the number has been reduced by half, let's go!" Ichigo replied.
"I-I'm Hanatarou Yamada." he introduced himself.
"I know!" Kumiko grinned.
"H-how do you know me!" Hanatarou was genuinely surprised.
"Ruki-tan told me! Your prettier then I expected Hana-chan!"
"P-pretty? Thank-you... I guess. Wait Ruki-tan, who's-" Hanatarou began.
"Rukia Kuchiki." Kumiko explained.
"How does he know Rukia?" Ichigo interjected.
"I-"
"He's Ruki-tan's friend!" Kumiko exclaimed, pointing at Hanatarou, "We're gonna save her, Hana-cahn! Right Ichigo?"
"Uh-huh." he nodded.
"I-I want to help," Ganju and Ichigo both stared at Hanatarou unwaveringly, "... Is-is that weird?"
"Kind of." Ichigo replied.
Kumiko gave him a glare.
"You'll be betraying the Soul society, you know?" Ganju asked.
"I just don't think that Rukia-san deserves this..." Hanatarou stared at the floor, "I know of a shortcut to get around the Soul Society, if you'll let me help you."
"Wow!" Kumiko marveled, "I didn't even know this was here!"
Hanatarou stared at her for a moment.
"What?" she asked.
"It's just... you look familiar." Hanatarou explained, not willing to meet Kumiko's gaze.
"Oh, well I'm in this year's calendar." Kumiko suggested.
"No, I-I don't really buy that stuff." Hanatarou replied.
"Hmm... I don't know what else it could be, Hana-chan."
"Ah! When did you graduate the academy?"
"A month or two ago, I guess."
"I got it!" Hanatarou brightened, "You're the one who graduated in just ten years, right?"
"Yep!" Kumiko smiled at him.
"Great, now that that's over, can we get moving again?" Ganju said impatiently.
"Oh, don't be such a party pooper." Kumiko pouted.
"No matter how many times I see the Senzaikyu it's always so pretty..." Kumiko noted, staring at the enormous white tower.
"Uh-huh, I get it, it's pretty. So would you move your ass so maybe I can see it too!" Ganju yelled, shoving her out of the way so he could climb out of the sewer.
Ichigo followed close after Ganju.
"Wow, it sure is big!" Ganju commented upon finally viewing it, "We'll probably have to fight our way to it from now on..."
"Someone's there!" Ichigo and Kumiko stated in perfect unison.
"Renji-chan..." Kumiko muttered.
"Hey there, remember my face?" Renji didn't seem to notice Kumiko -which was understandable as she was cowering behind Ichigo- and facused all his attention on Ichigo.
"Renji Abarai...!" Ichigo was steaming with anger.
"That's expected, you even remember my name..." Renji grinned, "You have a pretty good memory."
"Thanks for the compliment."
Kumiko stood by helplessly as the boys flew into an all out fight.
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