"Ohh, Cap'n~!" Miss Matsumoto shouted and quickly opened the door.
"Miss Matsumoto, please, be quiet. You know how Toshiro--I mean, Captain Hitsugaya gets when you shout through tranquil times."
Toshiro sighed, "Yuuki is right, Matsumoto. Don't be so loud, I just got over a headache. Wait. Why are you two here? What happened?"
"During my training with Captain Ukitake, he suddenly coughed up some blood and we had to end the spar," I explained.
"I see. Jushiro said he felt well today; how unfortunate that this has happened. We'll have to get back to him later. *Sigh* Alright..go to the 12th Division, your next opponent is Captain Kurotsuchi."
I gulped, "...Say..what now?"
"I do not like repeating myself, Amachi. I'll notify Captain Kurotsuchi that there's been a change of plans and..I'll try to consult with Captain Zaraki," he spoke, then a Hell Butterfly settled in the palm of his hand.
My pupils dilated at the mention of Kenpachi Zaraki, and my body began to shake in fear.
"...Y-yes..sir..." I stuttered as Miss Matsumoto patted my head in remorse.
I turned around and exit the office, trying to leave Squad Ten's barracks as slowly as I could possibly go.
-Rangiku's P.O.V-
"That poor child. Why'd you go and agree to this Cap'n? You could've went with her to make sure she'll be fine. Unless..your heart is really made out ice?"
He looked up at me, then glared, "She needs fighting experience to become the next Head Captain, that was her choice, not mine."
I smirked, "When she becomes Head Captain, you do realize me and you will be her subordinates, right?"
The Hell Butterfly flew out the wooden barred window as he closed his eyes and sighed aloud.
"Rangiku, are you attempting to rub this in my face?" he questioned as I made my way to the door.
"Oh, no, Cap'n~! I'm simply trying to let you know...that ice and fire don't mix~."
His eyes shot open and before he could say anything, I slipped out the door.
'Keep this up and she'll slip through your fingers, like melted ice, Cap'n~.'
~Tiny Time Skip~ -Yuuki's P.O.V-
'If there were a top three of Captains I do NOT want to fight: number one is Captain Zaraki, number two is Captain Kurotsuchi, and number three is...Captain Kuchiki. What makes it worse is that if Captain Kurotsuchi begins to even suspect I'm something else, he'll try to disect me while I'm still alive!'
I shook my head, "Think positive thoughts, Yuuki. You are Head Captain Yamamoto's granddaughter!...But that doesn't mean anything if I haven't fought much!"
'At least...'
Not in a long time...
Walking into something, I took three steps back and bowed relentlessly.
"I'm so sorry, please forgive me! I-I wasn't thinking, and-"
"Calm down, newbie," a voice of familiarity spoke.
Leaning back up, I saw the..new--and old--blond Captain of Squad 5, Shinji Hirako.
"Captain Hirako," I addressed, then bowed my head a bit, "Apologies, sir. I went a little overboard. It's just that you never know who you can run into here in the Soul Society," I said with a nervous chuckle afterwards.
"...Who are you again?" he questioned.
I sweat dropped, "I'm Yuuki..Yuuki Amachi Yamamoto, sir.."
"Hmmm...Ohh, that girl! I'm so busy nowadays since I'm a Captain again. I preferred it didn't come with so much work. *Sigh* So you're Amaterasu's daughter.."
I perked up, "Yes! You know my mother? What was she like?"
"Well..from your point of view, you probably thought she was a very nice and kind, but I knew of the opposite. She was strict, a bit secretive, vigorous, and I think she disliked me," he explained.
My shoulders lowered, "Oh..I guess she really was different before she had me..."
"Yeah; anyway, I'm curious as of to know who your father-"
"Oh! I have to go, Captain Kurotsuchi may be waiting and he's an impatient one! See you, Captain Hirako!" I shouted and ran pass him to Squad Eleven's barracks. "By the way, thanks for having Ichigo's back!"
"Huh? Oh, you're welcome...Wait, what?!"
-Shinji's P.O.V-
'What did she mean by having 'Ichigo's back'? When he needed help using his Hollow abilities?...Or during the battle against Aizen?...Yamamoto said this girl had no fighting experience...'
"*Smirk* She's no different than you, Amaterasu..secretive. And she seemed alert when I mentioned her father. Huh..."
-Yuuki's P.O.V-
Entering Squad Eleven's gates, I saw Lt. Kurotsuchi seemingly await for me to approach her.
"H-Hello, um..did Captain Hitsugaya information Captain Kurotsuchi of me being here?"
She nodded, "Yes. Follow me, Lady Amachi," she spoke and turned around to start walking to the barracks.
Doing as she said, I looked around to see that there was no one around.
The air smelled..like a bunch of chemicals and my eyes became hazy...Gas?..Mustard gas?!
I closed my eyes and flash stepped back to the gates of Squad Eleven, trying to see through the blinding chemical.
"Hmm, interesting. When you first entered, you were supposed to be blinded immediately and faint, but you're still standing. Interesting indeed," a raspy voice spoke in the gas.
"Captain Kurotsuchi, why didn't you warn me of any surprise attacks beforehand?!" I yelled, covering my face with the left sleeve of my shihakusho.
"Warn you? I don't know what that idiotic Ukitake put in your mind, but it certainly wasn't wisdom. There is no warnings in a fight, imbecile. Now, quit the chatter, and blindly fight! Ashisogi Jizo!"
Hearing a strange screaming groan, a loud 'boom' sounded near me and my hearing faded. I only heard a piercing sound, like a dog whistle.
Feeling the ground vibrate on my left, I quickly moved forward, avoiding Ashisogi Jizo. The same thing happened on my right, so I moved backwards swiftly.
I pinpointed its location and unsheathed Yõso no Ha my right hand, cutting a part in it. Feeling the ground shake again, I assumed it was screaming in pain.
When I felt a rumble in front of me, I moved to the left, but it felt closer somehow.
'Something's off. Captain Kurotsuchi must've gotten bored of the previous antics did, and has done something to confuse my sense of direction. But wha-'
My thought couldn't be completed...
Because I felt myself be tossed up in the air and I felt warm liquid spill from my right arm.
My eyes narrowed, 'Damn it, I let my guard down...What now? Wait..I'm in midair, so that means I'm no longer within the gas's reach on ground level!'
I swished my left hand in front of my face, which created my kitsune mask, and I could see as clear as day again.
Seeing Ashisogi Jizo up close is more terrifying than one would think. I dodged it by doing a somersault and it circled back around to come attack me again.
I flipped on its back, stabbing it multiple times in the head until it started crashing towards the gas filled ground.
The rush of wind is what made my ears pop and I could hear again.
"Hado 31: Shokkahō!"
(Whenever I hear this, I can't help to think it sounds like 'shock a ho', lol!)
Flash stepping off the back of Ashisogi Jizo's back, I landed behind its crashed form on the ground before shoving Yõso no Ha into the ground.
"Muchi o Maku, Baipa no Doku," I whispered.
The crack in the ground Yõso made widened and fresh water as well as a soft breeze cleared the gas, then I made my mask disappear by swishing my left hand back in front of my face.
Once it cleared up, I saw a twitching Kurotsuchi and a emotional Lt. Kurotsuchi.
"What...How can this be? You're supposed to be an inexperienced Soul Reaper, yet you took careful steps and acted calm through most of the scene!" he argued.
I sheathed Yõso no Ha and shook the remaining beads of water on my hair, "Captain Kurotsuchi, I may be inexperienced, but that doesn't mean I can't study and observe my comrades."
He grunted, "Nemu."
"Yes, Master Mayuri?" she responded.
He turned to her, "Did you collect the data on her skills?"
"Yes."
"Then, we're done here. You, you peculiar specimen, one way or another, I will dissect you to see if you seem you really are if Nemu's collected data is accurate. Now, leave us be," he spoke and walked to his..lab, I guess?
Lt. Kurotsuchi bowed, "Thank you for coming and your service, Lady Amachi," she spoke, following Captain Kurotsuchi.
"You're..welcome?" I asked confusedly, but acting clueless of this 'collected data'.
I gritted my teeth a bit, '..I controlled my spiritual energy. I used my Hollow's mask and Soul Reaper kido. There shouldn't be anything out of the ordinary in the data Lt. Kurotsuchi collected...'
Placing my hand on my right ribcage, I squeezed it a bit, "Except there..." I mumbled aloud.
"You did an excellent job, Yuuki," a voice behind me spoke.
Turning around, I saw my sweet childhood friend.
"Momo?! What are you doing here?!"
"Well, I heard commotion and I knew it was one of the Captains training you, so I got curious and got a front row seat. I didn't disbelieve you for a second, Yuuki," she spoke and hugged me.
I hugged her back, "Thanks, Momo...Oh, I don't want to get any blood on you," I told her, then pulled back.
"Speaking of blood, we should get your arm treated at Squad Four's barracks--! Y-Yuuki.." she spoke, seeming shocked.
I tilted my head to the left, "What is it?"
"Y-your..your wound, it's...it's healed."
Looking to my right arm, there is blood still streaming down my uncovered arm, but no wound or scar.
Pulling it behind me, I moved around her with a closed eyed smile, "Ahaha, I was always a quick healer. Anyway, I have to go, I have to go deal with something. Tell Toshiro that an emergency came up with me, but I can handle it!"
I had already ran out of Squad Four's barracks before she could reply, and I headed towards the Senkaimon.
The sun was already setting, making the dripping blood on my arm glisten.
'And except..this healed wound...'
(Okay! I am satisfied with this chapter! I actually feel better now that I'm back on track with his story. Anyway, it's 1:17 AM, so I'm going to sleep now. To be continued~.)