Yuu landed in the courtyard of the Kuchiki Manor. Yuu looked around; the place had been trashed. Yuu predicted that it would all be fixed in a week. That was one of the perks of being wealthy.

One of the Kuchiki servants glided over to Yuu, "Third seat Katsu, how can I help you."

Yuu smiled even though she couldn't remember the man's name, "Hello, I need to look something up in the Kuchiki Archive."

The servant nodded, "Of course. Shall I bring a tea service?"

Yuu shook her head, "No but, if Ichigo shows up please come and get me. And if Lieutenant Abarai comes looking for me let him know where I am."

The man bowed, "Of course Ma'am."

Yuu sighed, "Actually can you bring me a pot of coffee?"

The servant backed away, "Of course Third seat."

Yuu skipped away and called over her shoulder, "Thank you!"

Yuu didn't run; that would be rude. She did hurry though. Yuu made her way to Captain Kuchiki's study. Yuu bent down to pull one of the floor titles away from it place to reveal a staircase. It looked like someone had been here recently.

Yuu considered that as she walked down a few steps. She turned to replace the title. Yuu headed down the stairs and got to a panel. Yuu held out her left hand and let a trace of spiritual pressure against the wall and watched as it slid to the side. Yuu entered the room and waited to make sure to the wall slide back into place.

Surprisingly the room was clean. Yuu sent out a Shakkahō to light up the room to reveal a neat filing room. Yuu walked over to the simple wooden table. Yuu looked at the wall above the table to see the genealogy chart for the Kuchiki Clan. Yuu felt her eyes go wide.

Captain Kuchiki had to have been here. Yuu was positive that the push pin in one of the names had not been there before. That would explain why the tile looked like it had been moved earlier. Captain Kuchiki had come to leave her a clue.

Yuu got serious as her fingers reached up to brush the name: Kōga Kuchiki. It looked like the man had married into the name a few hundred years ago. Yuu automatically figured out that Muramasa must have been Kōga Kuchiki's Zanpakutō. Yuu turned to find the relevant files. She might not find much but it was a good place to start.

**Scene Change**

Yuu flew over the Seireitei. She had to find Head-Captain Yamamoto. He was the only one who knew where Kōga Kuchiki had been sealed after his failed rebellion against the Soul Society.

Yuu thought on Kōga Kuchiki's history as she flew. Originally he had had her position; Third seat of Sixth division. He had won numerous battles; protecting the Soul Society from rebels. Then he had murdered several unseated members of the Gotei 13. The punishment for that crime was simple. For the next few hundred years Kōga Kuchiki was to be stripped of his office and Muramasa was considered a threat to the peace. Kōga Kuchiki's Zanpakutō's power had to be nullified.

According to Ginrei Kuchiki's personal notes Kōga was innocent of the crime he had been accused of. Kōga Kuchiki had been framed. Ginrei left Kōga alone in his cell to learn patience.

If he had this whole disaster could have been averted but Kōga was not a patience man. Somehow Kōga Kuchiki broke out, killed the men who framed him and, threw false accusations at the man who considered him a son, Genrei Kuchiki.

Kōga Kuchiki suffered a mental breakdown and started to kill Soul Reapers of the Seireitei and Souls of the Rukongai. It took a while but, eventually Ginrei Kuchiki and Head-Captain Yamamoto meet with him in battle. At the end of that confrontation Kōga Kuchiki was sealed away. Only the Head-Captain and the 27th Head of the Kuchiki Clan knew where.

Yuu figured that was why Muramasa had captured Head-Captain Yamamoto. He was the only living person who knew where Muramasa's master was. That was the point behind this whole rebellion. Muramasa just wanted to find Kōga Kuchiki.

Yuu was willing to bet that Ginrei Kuchiki had told his grandson about the former Kuchiki. Yuu scowled, Captain Kuchiki was probably planning on pretending to side with the Zanpakutōs in order to find both Head-Captain Yamamoto and Kōga Kuchiki. Yuu couldn't blame him. Kōga Kuchiki was a Kuchiki and that made him Captain Kuchiki's responsibility.

Yuu landed on a rooftop as she felt Captain Hirako's Spiritual pressure. The Captain of Fifth division landed next to her. Yuu turned to look at him.

Shinji smirked, "You're getting better at sensing spiritual pressure."

Yuu told him, "As a Third seat there are certain things I must be adapted at."

Shinji nodded, "I was wondering, have you seen Sakanade?"

Yuu shook her head, "Not since that first night. I fought with her, Kinshara and, Tachikaze. The three of them are sticking together."

Captain Ōtoribashi landed and signed, "I believe that."

Yuu prepared to take to the sky, "Not to be rude Captain but, I have to go."

Shinji and Rose nodded farewell as Yuu flapped her wings and took flight. Moments later the two Visored used Shunpo to race off. All three of them had responsibilities and couldn't spend to long talking to each other.

Yuu veered away from the Seireitei and towards a forest in the Rukongai. She could feel Ichigo's spiritual pressure. She could also feel the spiritual pressures of Lieutenant Hinamori, Lieutenant Matsumoto and Captain Hitsugaya. That wasn't the only reason she was headed that way. She could feel Aka no Ryū as well. All of these spiritual pressures were coming from the same direction along with three spiritual pressures she didn't recognize.

Yuu flew as fast as she could. Aka no Ryū was in battle with Captain Hitsugaya and one of the unknown spiritual pressures. As Yuu got closer to the battle scene the temperature dropped. Yuu could feel the difference but, it didn't bother her. Yuu got there just in time to see Aka no Ryū racing towards the Captain of Tenth division with and intent to kill.

Yuu hurried to intercept as she drew Shinsō. Aka no Ryū clashed into the flat of the blade. Yuu refused to injure Aka no Ryū.

Yuu said, "Aka! Listen to me!"

Aka no Ryū said something back but, Yuu couldn't tell what it was. Yuu fought the tears back as Aka no Ryū flew away. Yuu leapt away as pillars of ice appeared around her. Yuu landed next to Captain Hitsugaya. Yuu looked to see a Zanpakutō that had to be Hyōrinmaru.

Yuu was able to read Captain Hitsugaya's lips, "Earlier Aka no Ryū said something about dragons sticking together. Hyōrinmaru and Aka no Ryū have been working together. It looks like we're partners for now."

Yuu shook her head, "Thank you Captain but I can't. I can't fight Aka no Ryū and I'm asking that you don't either. I won't let it kill you but still."

Captain Hitsugaya nodded, "As long as you don't die as well."

Yuu nodded and stared as Ao no Ryū took off from its earing, "Ao no Ryū, what are you doing?"

Ao no Ryū told Yuu, /You can't fight Aka but, I can. And I will!/

Yuu protested, "No! Get back here! You are a healer! Not a warrior! And that's okay!" Yuu took flight, "Damnit!"\

She couldn't let Ao no Ryū sacrifice itself for Aka no Ryū. Shinsō materialized and raced past Yuu.

Shinsō yelled at Yuu, "Stay back! I'll take care of this." Shinsō smiled at Yuu, "It's the least I can do."

Yuu stared in shock as Shinsō wrapped his fingers around Ao no Ryū before the healer could attack Aka no Ryū. The ninja said something to the blue dragon and Aka no Ryū landed on Shinsō shoulder.

Yuu started to scream, "No! I can't let you fight each other!" Yuu started to cry again, "We're a team! We shouldn't be fighting!"

/You were always naïve Yuu./ Yuu drifted to the ground in shock. /How can someone who has known such despair be this naïve./

It was Murasaki no Ryū. The spy was in her mind again.

Yuu asked, "You're back?"

Murasaki no Ryū snarled, /No. I just made a communication bond./ Murasaki no Ryū was angry, /How can you be so naïve? All the betrayals; all the pain; all the lies. How can you still see the world in color instead of gray?"

Yuu squared her shoulders and clenched her fists, "Because I chose to! All that is good in the world is color and so is everything bad. Joy is a shade of blue and so is despair. Pain and love are both red. Happiness is yellow and anger is too. Green is contentment and fear. Orange is hope. So is annoyance. Violet is determination and selfishness. I could go on and on. I could give up. Let the pain turn me gray. But then how would I see Ichigo's hair; Shūhei's spiritual pressure; you?

"Alright that makes me naïve. But I rather be naïve than hard. I rather be naïve than cruel. I rather be naïve than bitter!"

Murasaki no Ryū's chuckle pierced through Yuu's rant, /Alright! I'll admit; I lied. I never made a communication bond./

Yuu was shocked, "What?"

Murasaki no Ryū explained, /I came home. I just wanted to know how you react if I pointed out one of your character flaws./

Now Yuu was angry, "You're all acting like spoiled children!"

Murasaki no Ryū agreed, /Yep./

Yuu furiously asked, "What does that make me, your mother?"

Murasaki no Ryū agreed again, /Yes./

Yuu was stunned, "What?"

Murasaki no Ryū expounded, /We love you Yuu. We taught you what you needed to know to fight and survive, that's our job. And not once did you think of yourself as our master. And that's good because you're not. You care for us, that's your job. Until now you only need to show one type of caring. But you can't just let us fly off. You give direction that we wouldn't have otherwise. Without it we are lost and confused. Like we are right now./

Suddenly it clicked it Yuu's mind. Yuu may not have ever given a true order but that was because she didn't need to. Kakuchū no Ryū had been smart enough to realize that her suggestions had been what was best. However right now they didn't. Whatever instinct Muramasa had awakened in them was causing them to act like rebellious teenagers. When asked, Yuu would freely admit her error. She had told Ichigo that all it would take was conversation to free Kakuchū no Ryū. That was wrong; Yuu would have to give her first true order. Hopefully it would be her last.

Yuu took a moment to observe the fight she had been ignoring. All of her Zanpakutō spirits were participating expect Murasaki no Ryū. It was Shinsō, Ao no Ryū and, Midori no Ryū on one side. The rest of them were on the other. Yuu considered; they really were a bunch of spoiled children. They each had they own personality so they each showed it differently.

Yuu planted her feet and put her hands on her hips. She let her eyes freeze and allowed her combat form to appear. Yuu knew that Captain Unohana would never forgive her for what she was about to do to her vocal cords but, sacrifices had to be made.

"THAT'S ENOUGH!"

Stunned, all of her Zanpakutō spirits stopped what they were doing. One at a time they turned to face Yuu. Shinsō was wearing a look of stunned disbelief.

Yuu looked like she was three feet taller than she actually was. She was using the same tone of voice that she used when giving orders to the members of her division.

Murasaki no Ryū allowed Yuu to hear what Kuro no Ryū was sneering, "Was that an order? Oh, Yuu thinks she can order us."

Yuu glared and cut Kuro no Ryū off, "Damn right! You are family; you shouldn't be fighting each other. I forbid it! So stop this and come home. At once!"

Ao no Ryū nodded, "Okay."

Midori no Ryū followed its twin as the healer returned to its earring. Midori no Ryū quickly followed Ao no Ryū's example. Shinsō sighed and walked over to where Yuu was standing. He turned into his sword form and slipped into the sheath on Yuu's lower back.

Aka no Ryū took a little longer. When it did start back to its earring its head was hung low and its tail was drooping. It was clear that the warrior was ashamed of its actions. Kiiro no Ryū pondered for a moment and, then with a chagrin air returned to Yuu. Daidaiiro no Ryū was dragged back by Kiiro no Ryū.

Yuu pointed her left index finger at Kuro no Ryū and Shiro no Ryū. She snapped her fingers and shook her hand once.

Yuu warned, her voice cold, "Don't make me say it again."

Shiro no Ryū did aerial acrobats that brought him closer and closer to Yuu. He took one last look at Yuu's face and with a small noise rushed home. Kuro no Ryū sat in the sky with her snout in the air. She was the very picture of a guilty person who knew they had been caught but still refused to confess. She kept sneaking glances at Yuu.

With snort of anger Yuu reached out and tossed a cord of her spiritual pressure to wrap around Kuro no Ryū. Kuro no Ryū tried to fly away and failed. Yuu got the cord around the last dragon and yanked it tight. Yuu didn't bother to move; she just shortened the cord. Inch by inch the dragon was dragged back to Yuu. Kuro no Ryū attempted to fight it but it was pointless.

Once all nine of her spirits were back Yuu had to pause for a moment. She had gone from sad to surprise to angry in mere minutes. That kind of emotional whiplash left her drained. Kakuchū no Ryū took that time to discover what had happened. There were apologies from every dragon and promises to do better.

Yuu cut though the chatter, "We all made mistakes. We are all sorry and we are all forgiven. Okay?" There were sounds of agreements and Yuu continued, "I don't want to do that again, understand?" Yuu didn't wait for an answer, "Alright Daidaiiro no Ryū, go find Head-Captain Yamamoto. I'm going to look for Captain Kuchiki and Muramasa."

The spy flew off to do that. Yuu waited for a moment to see Ichigo coming towards her. Yuu walked to meet him half way.

Ichigo asked, "Is everything okay?"

Yuu answered, "I was wrong. It didn't take a conversation. It took an order."

Ichigo said, "I saw that."

Yuu smiled, "If I kept yelling my vocal cords are going to be shot to pieces."

Ichigo nodded and became serious, "We can worry about that later. Right now we need to find Captain Kuchiki."

Yuu nodded, "Right. Let's go."

Ichigo took of down the forest path. Yuu followed about five feet above. Yuu now knew what Captain Kuchiki had meant when he said cream-colored. She had rescued Kakuchū no Ryū and Shinsō. Yuu was coming to a better understanding of her job as Momoiro no Ryū. It was time to end this! However Yuu had a feeling that things were about to get a whole lot worse.

**Scene Change**

Yuu hollered, "Look out Ichigo!"

Yuu's warning came a little too late. Her brother ran straight into Rangiku. Yuu didn't bother trying to become part of the conversation. Ichigo was asking Rangiku to get off of him and she was getting angry.

Momo told Yuu, "We just managed to send our Zanpakutōs to the Fourth division. How are you faring Third seat Katsu?"

Yuu nodded, "I recently regain control over all aspects of Kakuchū no Ryū."

Yuu discreetly studied the Lieutenant of Fifth division. Momo Hinamori never truly recovered from the Aizen's betrayal. Physically she was fine but the mental scars ran deep. Yuu had used all of her skill at remaining invisible to do the paperwork Momo just couldn't do. Yuu was positive that Lieutenant Hinamori didn't know but, she wasn't sure about Captain Kuchiki or Captain Hirako. If either of the Captains knew they didn't disapprove. Yuu deduced this because no one had tried to stop her.

Just then Yuu felt something. Yu swung her head around and so did the other three members of the party. Muramasa had just stumbled out of a Garganta. For a moment the three officers and the one Substitute were stunned. Then Muramasa noticed them.

Ichigo said, "Well we meet again."

Yuu scoffed, "Dramatic much?"

Muramasa said, "I knew you come looking for me, Ichigo Kurosaki."

Lieutenant Matsumoto and Lieutenant Hinamori got ready to draw their weapons. Yuu landed next to Ichigo. She didn't really land; she hovered about half an inch off the ground.

Ichigo asked, "What is that supposed to mean?"

Muramasa stood, "Whether you choose to admit it or not, you know we are linked to one another."

Ichigo was confused, "You think that we're linked."

Muramasa explained, "That is correct. Your power will be very valuable in helping me achieve a long team goal."

Yuu let out a screech and then slapped both her hands over her mouth. Ichigo looked at her with question in his eyes. Yuu slowly shook her head as Murasaki no Ryū flew to Ichigo.

"I'll tell you later."

Ichigo nodded and turned his attention back to Muramasa, "What are you talking about. As far as I'm concerned, I know one thing. I'm determined to defeat you. That is the only business I have with you."

Ichigo removed Zangetsu from his back and held it out in front of him. Murasaki no Ryū returned to Yuu as Yuu drew Shinsō and held her right fist in front of her heart. She rose another 2 inches and leaned forward.

Muramasa smirked, "How foolish."

Muramasa held out his hand. Ichigo tensed. Yuu could imagine what Ichigo was thinking. Could Muramasa regain control of a Zanpakutō that had been freed from his control? Yuu wasn't worried about Shinsō or Kakuchū no Ryū. Muramasa had told her that he had needed physical contact to enter her mind. However Ichigo was a different story.

Murasaki no Ryū told Yuu, /Stop worrying. Once a Zanpakutō spirit has heard his voice and broken free they're safe./

Yuu figured that Zangetsu was telling Ichigo something similar. Ichigo relaxed and smirked.

Muramasa commented, "How very strange. It looks like you are no longer afraid to face me. That will be a fatal mistake."

Yuu narrowed her eyes, "You know that last person who said that to us wound up in a pit for 20 thousand years." Yuu watched as Muramasa coughed, "Besides it looks like you're ill and your spiritual pressure is nowhere near stable."

Muramasa snapped, "I'm not as in capitated as you think!"

Muramasa let out a burst of spiritual pressure. The four Soul Reapers became wrapped in the cords Muramasa made from his spiritual pressure.

Ichigo growled, "Yuu we need a reflection!"

Before the rebellion had started Yuu had been working on an Iroai that suited this situation perfectly. It combined Shiro no Ryū and Daidaiiro no Ryū to change how light reflected. It was nowhere near perfect but she would have more control over it than what she had used earlier in the day.

Yuu declared, "Iroai: Kojiiro!"

A beam of light orange light spiraled around the invisible cords and slowly they became visible to the naked eye. Ichigo struggled against the cords, trying to gain enough leverage to cut them.

Muramasa started to cough and hunched in on himself. All of the sudden Rangiku, Momo, Yuu, and Ichigo were free. Ichigo rushed forward to attack Muramasa but his blade was stopped by another one.

Yuu study Senbonzakura. He was a masked samurai with full body armor. His armor was red a gold while his robe was purple. He had brown hair that reached down to his lower back.

Yuu knew better than to think she was ready for anything. This was it. Captain Kuchiki was about to play his hand. Yuu didn't know what her Captain's hand was. He could do anything from killing Muramasa to seem to betraying the Seireitei.

Yuu thought that might be it. Cream-colored meant deception. If it was deception Ichigo would be upset. He couldn't play the cream-colored game like Yuu could. Yuu was coming to discover that she missed walking the line that came with half-lies and unspoken truths.

Yuu didn't really belong in the Sixth division; she belonged in the Onmitsukidō. Expect her standards of honor were more like Sixth division's standards than the Second division's. It was another oxymoron that no one understood. The one man who did had silver hair and was dead.

Yuu could feel the thrill at having another game to play. Maybe that was why Captain Kuchiki had told her that he was planning something cream-colored. Despite all indications to the contrary, the nobleman did care about the members of his division. He cared for Yuu like she was family. He probably knew she needed this.

All of these thoughts took an instant for Yuu to process. Senbonzakura didn't waste any time using his Ban Kai. Yuu took to the sky and the Lieutenants used Kidō to protect themselves. Ichigo activated his Ban Kai.

Yuu felt just a trace of familiar spiritual pressure. Yuu looked over to see Captain Kuchiki observing the battle. The nobleman turned to pierce Yuu with his intense grey eyes. Yuu returned the glare with a frozen stare.

The Captain signed, "Only Ichigo!"

Yuu signed back, "You don't want me to tell anyone but know you can't stop me from telling him!"

Captain Kuchiki nodded and Yuu scowled. She would have like to have told Renji and Rukia but now she couldn't. Yuu knew she had to follow her Captain's orders.

Yuu knew she had to tell Ichigo what was going on before Captain Kuchiki pretended to betray them. Yuu sent Murasaki no Ryū back to Ichigo and used as few words as possible to tell him what she had discovered and deduced.

Ichigo managed to keep fighting while Yuu told him what was going on. Yuu was not surprised. Ichigo had grown up and become better at multi-tasking over the past couple of years.

Ichigo scowled, "We'll talk about this later!"

Yuu informed him, "At least we're in on it this time. And if it makes you feel better Captain Kuchiki didn't want you to know."

Ichigo scowled again, "What part of later don't you understand?" Ichigo didn't wait for an answer, "Alright. I'll play this game. But only because I know you won't let it get out of hand."

Yuu sent her gratitude to Ichigo and then prepared to move. Ichigo was winning so Captain Kuchiki would have to interfere soon. Yuu was planning on keeping the battle on equal terms.

Then Ichigo pushed Senbonzakura into a wall. The blades of Senbonzakura Kageyoshi surrounded Ichigo in a perfect sphere. The sphere collapsed and Ichigo appeared wearing his Hollow mask.

Captain Kuchiki caught Yuu's eyes and jerked his head towards the battle. Yuu stuck out her tongue and flew towards Senbonzakura with amazing speed. The Zanpakutō sent a wave of pink blades at Yuu and she activated one of her nameless Iroai. Yuu surrounded herself with a shield of brown light.

Senbonzakura used Senkei: Senbonzakura Kageyoshi and Ichigo started charging a Getsuga Tenshō. Yuu let her Iroai fade and prepared to activate one or her more deadly techniques: Iroai Ankōshoku.

Ichigo sent Getsuga Tenshō at Senbonzakura and Yuu sent Iroai Ankōshoku at him from another. The attacks worked and part of Senbonzakura's mask broke. The Zanpakutō fell to his knees as his left hand came up to feel the broken mask.

Ichigo and Senbonzakura started in on a round of battle banter. Yuu hated battle banter. Yuu decided to do something stupid. It was stupid because Yuu knew it wouldn't accomplish anything.

"Shoot to kill, Shinsō!"

Yuu sent her father's blade at Senbonzakura. The samurai created a pink sword and used it to block the blow. Senbonzakura prepared to rush Yuu but he was stopped by Captain Kuchiki.

Yuu quickly active one of her Iroai, "Iroai: Shikō." Now Yuu would know what was being said.

Captain Kuchiki told Senbozakura, "That's enough."

Yuu had to praise Ichigo's acting skills, "Sorry Byakuya. I decided to take care of your Zanpakutō since you were gone."

Yuu piped in, "In my defense I was stalling for time until you got here Captain."

The beauty of that was it wasn't even a lie. Ichigo had decided that Senbonzakura needed to be dealt with and, Yuu was stalling for time. Captain Kuchiki shot them both cold glares.

Captain Kuchiki said, "Ichigo, step aside. Third seat Katsu, fall back."

Yuu smiled, her acting skills were decent as well, "Sure. You want to deal with your Zanpakutō yourself right."

Captain Kuchiki voice got cold, "You are misinterpreting my intentions."

Ichigo grew tense, "Which are?"

Captain Kuchiki pointed his hand at Ichigo, "Hado number 33: Sōkatsui."

Yuu reacted, "Kuro no Ryū!"

Kuro no Ryū raced to intercept the blast. Internally Yuu let out a shriek of triumph. Finally the game had begun!

Rangiku exclaimed, "Captain Kuchiki!"

Momo asked, "What are you doing?"

Yuu pretended to be shocked, "Captain, why?" Yuu was proud of herself; her voice had cracked.

Captain Kuchiki spoke, "Ichigo Kurosaki, I will not allow you to decide the fate of the Zanpakutō."

Ichigo asked, "Hold on a minute. Have you joined up with Muramasa? Or have you gone and surrendered to your Zanpakutō?"

Captain Kuchiki scoffed, "Surrender? I will never surrender to a Zanpakutō, no matter what the circumstance."

Yuu let her voice quaver, "Than why Captain?"

Captain Kuchiki explained, "I have made this decision after much thought. You and many other Soul Reapers were witnesses, watching as the Zanpakutōs released themselves. Once they were free they set their own goals and then soon followed their desires. I understand their motivation. I too am free to follow my desires wherever they take me."

Yuu had to bite her tongue to keep from laughing like a maniac. Everything Captain Kuchiki had said was true. He did understand the Zanpakutōs and he was free to follow his desires. He just hadn't revealed the whole truth. His desire was to uphold the Kuchiki Clan honor. That was the beauty of the game. It wasn't a game of lies; it was a game of omission.

Muramasa started to laugh, "You say very interesting things Soul Reaper. So tell me, what are your desires? Perhaps there is one stronger than the rest. I'm wondering what one motivates you the most."

Captain Kuchiki did hesitate, "It is really quite simple. My desire is to up hold my self-respect. That is all."

Yuu forced herself to let go of her tongue. If she didn't she would lose it. Captain Kuchiki hadn't lied yet. Yuu wondered if he ever would.

Captain Kuchiki continued, "Ichigo, you will not interfere with Muramasa." Captain Kuchiki turned his attention to Yuu, "Third seat Katsu, you have your own reasons to not to fight against me. I am extending you an invitation."

In response Yuu forced her eyes to freeze until they reached absolute zero. She snapped her fingers. Kakuchū no Ryū materialized and landed in their battle spots. Yuu prepared to omit some things herself.

Yuu's voice was an artic night, "Cap," Yuu forced herself to pause and restart, "Kuchiki, there is no freedom in what Muramasa has to offer. I will stay with my Team Leader to support him. And with my division in an attempt to alleviate the fear your betrayal will cause."

Captain Kuchiki matched her tone, "Then be prepared to die."

There was a cascade of pink blades and when it was gone Captain Kuchiki, Senbonzakura and, Muramasa had disappeared. Yuu had to force herself to keep a straight face.

Ichigo yelled, "Byakuya!"

Yuu thought to herself. This was it. Honor was what was driving her Captain. The thrill of the game was driving her and Ichigo was being driven by a need to protect his friends and do what was right. Unfortunately all they could do now was wait.

Author's note: LadyAnnaLee here. Happy Wednesday! Here it is, Kage no Asashin. The one thing Yuu had never done before was give an order to her Zanpakutō. Love LadyAnnaLee. Narume and epinckney are both following and have favorite this story. I am also one of epinckney favorite authors and he is following me. I got two reviews; one from epinckney on chapter 1 and one from DevilJinSarutobi. I say this to epinckney I have no idea what you mean by the bang-bang line but, I'm glad you liked it. DevilJinSarutobi, I've messed with certain parts of the canon to suit my own purposes. The only Quincy power Ichigo and Karin have is Blut. However Yuzu will be a Quincy. In this universe the traits bred true because Quincys and Soul Reapers are polar opposites. Anyhow I will see y'all next week. Love, LadyAnnaLee

Btw I don't own Bleach but I did think up Yuu and her Kakuchū no Ryū.