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Gin sat behind his desk as Kira and Renji stood in front of him. Gin knew that he would need help from people he trusted. He felt that he could trust Kira because he was his lieutenant when he was over the Third Division but Renji may not trust him because his loyalties still lies with Byakuya and the was one loyalty Gin would have to watch. Renji could undermine his investigation if he was not carful.
"Gentlemen, please have a seat." Gin walked around from behind the desk as the two friends sat in their chairs. "The discussion that we are about to have will not go outside of this room. Do you understand?"
Both Kira and Renji shook their heads in unison. They looked at Gin as he leaned on the desk in front of them.
"Tell me, what are the rumors surrounding Kuchiki taichou death? I need to know answers." A smile came across Gin's face that scared the lieutenants. "Izuru? Renji?" Neither said a word. "Well, since 'the cat has your tongue', I will tell you a secret," Gin whispered as he leaned closer to them. "I know that the investigation into the death of Kuchiki taichou is about to open."
Kira and Renji looked at each other. Suddenly Renji jumped up.
"I want to help on the investigation. I want to find out who killed my captain!" he spoke.
Kira looked at his captain. He knew that it was more to this conversation. He knew that if this investigation is starting, Ichimarau taichou is the head investigator. Kira heard Renji yelling at Gin about wanting to find out who would be leading the investigation. He grabbed Renji's arm. "Renji, be quiet."
Renji looked at Kira and started yelling at him. The two have been friends for so long, that Kira did not get upset with Renji yelling. He stood and placed a hand on his shoulder.
"Renji, please stop yelling and listen to what Ichimarau taichou has to say," Kira said in a low voice.
"Why?" Renji shouted, "so that he could blame my captain for his own death?"
"No!" Kira shouted back. "So that you could work with the lead investigator." Kira slowly raised his finger then he pointed to one smiling captain, Gin Ichimarau.
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At the Kuchki Summer Estate
Knock Knock Knock
The door opened. Isamu walked into a corridor. He was lead down a hallway to a room. Another door was opened by a guard. He walked in to an office and sat in a chair.
"What time are they arriving?" Rin asked as her stoic posture which never waivered.
"They should be here by sundown," Isamu said. He leaned back in his chair as he saw a smile come on her face. "Taichou, make sure you tell him the truth. When I left, Hajime, umm, I mean Byakuya was upset. He was worried about the children. Although, I was able to move the families and the teacher to another town for their safety, he was still upset. That was the only reason he decided to come."
Rin looked at the Isamu. "It is time for you to go to Gin. The Commander is starting the investigation into Byakuya's death." She leaned forward on the desk. "He is going to need your help."
"How much am I to tell him?"
"Bring him here. He has to see Byakuya and when he does; He will know how important it is for him to complete this investigation."
Isamu stood and bowed to Rin. He was walking of the room when Rin stopped him.
"Make sure you bring Him to me first before he sees Byakuya."
Isamu looked over his right shoulder and nodded. He closed the door as he left the room.
Rin sat back and sighed. "I hope you will understand why I had to do this."
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Back at the Sixth Division's Captain's Office
After Renji calmed down, he and Kira sat in the chairs and Gin paced in front of them.
"Renji," Gin said as he was deep in thought, "Renji, if you want to work with me on this, you will have to follow my command. Can you do that?" Gin looked Renji in his eyes as he waited for an answer. After about thirty seconds Gin backed off and started to walk towards the door. He opened the door.
"Renji, I am going to ask you to leave and Kira, if you wish to join him, you can leave too."
"Ichimarau taichou, I will work with you," Kira said as he stood up.
As they both looked at Renji, he slowly stood up. "I will work with you only because I want to find out who killed my captain," as he slowly formed a fist.
Gin's smile disappeared as he closed the door as walked to Renji. He grabbed Renji by his collar and picked him up off the floor. Many have thought Gin was a weak due his physical appearance but as Kira knew, Gin was not to be toyed with.
"If you do anything to sabotage my investigation," Gin said as he tightens his hand on Renji's collar, "I will make wish you never crossed my path."
The anger in his eyes scared Renji. Gin let him go and composed himself. Renji did the same thing.
"I hope I made myself clear."
Gin walked around to his chair and sat down. The three men looked at each as Gin opened the file on his desk.
"As I stated earlier, everything that is said here is not to be repeated." Gin pulled out a piece of paper with names on it.
"Tell me, how close are you two to Hisagi fukutaichou?" Gin looked up at them. "Please do not give me any of the he's a 'good guy' answers. When I was here, as friends, I knew you guys were close. I want to know, and be honest, if he would do anything illegal or be involved in any illegal activity?"
Kira and Renji looked at each other. Kira started to speak when Renji spoke.
"He is a good friend but as far as doing something illegal: No." Renji said as he turned toward Gin.
Kira spoke next. "He is a good lieutenant. He, like all lieutenants, is very loyal to his captain."
Gin started to write in his notes. "How about his captain, Tosen taichou? Do you think he would be involved in any illegal activities?" When Gin did not hear any answers, he looked up. The expression on both of their faces, let Gin know that they are started to question or trying to think of any situation, no matter how inconsequential, they were starting to think where Gin was going with these question. "How about your friend, Hinamori fukutaichou or her captain, Aizen taichou?"
"Momo, I mean, Hinamori fukutaichou is a good friend of ours also. We were in school together. She is one who would not be in anything illegal. She is to dedicated to her captain just like . . ." Renji stopped.
Gin thought about what was being said. The lieutenants are all alike. They want to please their captains. He stopped writing and looked at Kira and Renji. " . . . just like you." Gin smiled and started to think that he has found a starting point for his investigation. "Gentlemen, we will meet again in a few days. As I stated earlier, this conversation does not go outside of this room."
All the men stood and bowed to each other. Kira and Renji left the room. Gin went back and sat behind the desk to go over the notes. He was looking over his notes when he heard a knock at the door. He closed his file and placed it in the desk drawer. He locked it as he got up. Gin placed his hand on the hilt of his katana. There was a second knock.
Gin slowly walked to the door and opened it.
"Isamu? What are you doing here?" Gin's mind went straight to Hajime. "Is Hajime . . ."
"Hajime is fine," Isamu said, "there has been a change. I need for you to come with me. I am going to take you to him. I think you may want to see him."