Chapter 5: Chapter 5
Chapter 5: Fuku-Taicho
(One Year Later)
The crowded class room chatted away excitedly about their zanpakuto's, it was graduation day and things were going to be very interesting for this years class. In less then a year, Naruto himself had graduated.
In less then a day after Naruto had started academy, he was considered a prodigy much to Naruto's annoyance, he was moreover a humble person and polite. The big shocker to the student population was the fact he wasn't arrogant about his heritage, Naruto had mused it was slightly amused to him with the shocked looks, it took over a week for it to die down, he shook his head and focused on the current situation.
The Taicho's stood to the sideline, feelings of eager and happy views as Naruto Kuchiki-Unohana was graduating today. And to say it would be interesting to say the least.
Juushiro and Shunshui were proud of their godson of course though they didn't show it, they had grown attached to the young Kuchiki, he spent most of his time during the school year either talking with the two or enjoying an occasionally game of shogi, but they would have to wait awhile before teaching him Kido among other things.
Juushiro always did have a soft spot for children, and Naruto was somewhat of an enigma to him. Shusnhui rather enjoyed it when Naruto could nearly beat him in a shogi match, Unohana did however warn on the sake drinking, very sweetly.
Naruto sat in the back as he didn't want any attention to himself, he was powerful yes but kept his strength mostly hidden. Kyuubi had trained the Kuchiki to the point of near exhaustion, both physically and mentally. He already knew all of the kido and bakudo and mastered them to Kyuubi's Standards, not to mention he also had highly proficient Hakuda, he preferred to Hakuda before engaging with weapons.
Naruto had changed quite a bit, he was at least 5'8 now, and his high ponytail was now at least to his mid back much to Unohana's amusement.
The young Kuchiki sighed, a reputable fan club had grown in the Academy and it was annoying to say the least. He twitched his eyebrow.
While his eyebrow twitched he smiled a little inwardly. One of his fangirls actually took her training seriously and became a great friend to him
He already had an excellent grasp in shunpo, but had room for improvement. His zanjutsu was more then impressive as he focused mainly on taking down the enemy quickly.
The ceremony began in an alphabetical order for the students. The people that went were excited for getting their zanpakuto's, or disappointed in how they looked or did not get their names.
Naruto gave a barely seeable glance to Byakuya and Unohana, he gave a discreet nod while Byakuya gave a slight smile showing some pride before reverting to his normal stoic look, Unohana gave a smile and nod as the ceremony continued.
"Naruto Kuchiki-Unohana" the sensei called from his clipboard.
Naruto got up and ignored the excited whisperings, he noted a few Kuchiki clan elders were there, looking particularly proud of Byakuya-sama's son. He could tell progress reports were a common thing when it came to clans.
"Meditate and concentrate on your zanpakuto spirit" the sensei instructed "The reiatsu will generate your zanpakuto, so please focus"
Naruto gave a curt nod before getting into a meditative position and dived deep into his mindscape.
Naruto's Mindscape
Naruto opened his eyes finding himself in a large grassy area, a waterfall gently sounded through the valley, a large forest was nearby as well, Naruto looked up at the cool blue sky and clouds to see a single white falcon giving a screen in the air.
Naruto smiled lightly, he loved peaceful scenes like this.
Admiring the scenery for a few moments, he tore off after hearing a giggle and seeing a figure run through the forest.
Naruto immediately chased after the woman as he reached a river near a clearing, he looked right to see the waterfall up the river.
"So you're finally here"
Naruto wasn't surprised by the sudden appearance of the woman, he turned seeing her have peach skin, she wore a white kimono with dark orange flames at the edges of the sleeves and hakama's, then she had black hair that cascaded down her back and clear blue sky eyes.
"So I am" Naruto responded as he turned "You've been patient for a year"
The woman smiled "I have, you are a unique individual, Naruto" the woman said
Naruto's Sharingan eyes spun as he cocked a brow `She's more then likely have been with me longer then I know myself.'
"Oh and I can hear your thoughts!" she commented, amusedly.
Naruto's left eyebrow twitched "a year ago, you said that there was another, what did you mean?"
Instead of her answering, a gruff voice replied "She means me, gaki!"
Naruto looked behind the woman to the clearing to see a man with spiky black hair that went down to his mid back and had red samurai armor with a long black cloak, and onyx eyes that cackled with lightning and had wind swirling around him..
Naruto's eyebrows rose in surprise "Two zanpakuto spirits?"
"Right gaki" the man said in his usual tone "Were very unique if you would" the undertone of smugness was there.
Naruto looked at the two and his eyes widened in shock.
"Were a pair if you would, siblings"
Naruto felt his jaw hang for the first time in his life, the woman giggled at his reaction "I take it you'll want to know our names"
"I am Tsukuyomi, Naruto-Kun" (Moon Goddess)
"And I am ******"
Naruto caught the woman's name but didn't the man's "I'm sorry, I didn't hear your name" he looked at the man who sighed in response "I see, perhaps in time then"
"It's more then due to the fact that you've tried contacting me more then once"
"Then where was he?" Naruto questioned with a raised eyebrow.
Silence echoed the clearing until it was broken
"oh…I don't know, maybe it was the MIRROR YOU SHATTTERED!" she yelled with a glare at the man, referring to the fact he was hiding, several tick marks appeared on the back of her head.
"Hey! It wasn't my fault you left it lying around!" the man protested "It's a friggin mirror! You can always get a new one" he pointed out at the end.
"It doesn't matter! It was from Otou-san you ignorant asshole!"
Naruto coughed
"WHAT?/WHAT?" the two yelled in unison.
Naruto chuckled in amusement "If you're finished with your argument, I'm going to be leaving now" he shimmered from his mindscape.
The man sighed "Sometimes, I wonder if we'll get along with this gaki"
Tsukuyomi smiled "You shouldn't doubt him, he has the heart to wield us"
the man merely hmmed as he left the area "We'll find out"
Exiting Naruto's Mindscape
It was ten minutes later with anxious students and eager taicho's that were waiting, then without warning a pillar of reiatsu emerged from Naruto, part of it felt cool and calm, serine, Tranquil while the other was like a raging storm.
It died down moments later revealing two katana's in Naruto's lap, the taicho's gasped collectively. The Kuchiki elders were too shocked for words.
The first was obviously beautiful, it had a light blue handle with a golden tsuba that was shaped like a circle and a white string on the end and a white sheathe
The next was slightly intimidating, it had a black hilt with a red diamond pattern and had a black sheathe, the hilt was square with four red lightning bolt blades stretching out to the edges. Between the lightning bolts are green swirls.
Naruto's only reaction was raised eyebrows, he took up the two and put them securely at his left waist being held by a crimson red obi.
He walked back to his seat and ignored the looks of fascination and awe.
Naruto's only reaction was a raised eyebrow, he brought his now bladed right arm up to eye level and muttered under his breathe.
Juushiro smiled "Do you think we rubbed off him a bit too much, eh Shunshui-san?"
Shunshui chuckled in response "I do believe we have" he responded with an amused tone.
Yamamoto was surprised, only his two apprentices had earned two Zanpakuto, it was quite surprising judging from the looks he got.
Aizen, who has been keeping an eye on him, was now sure the boy could become a threat to his plans, but relented on the fact he was a clan heir, more eyes were watching him.
Byakuya didn't show it, but he was proud of Naruto inwardly, there never was a Kuchiki who had two Zanpakuto, he could tell that the Kuchiki elders were prouder then ever.
Yamamoto's voice boomed "Attention!" silence echoed in the hall "We must now deliberate Division placements, please return to your dorms and you will be informed tomorrow!"
The hall cheered except for Naruto who merely smiled at this point before leaving as well, he glanced at his parents and gave a discreet nod that they returned.
The taicho's went to the captain's lounge to discuss their applicants, making their way to a room with a long rectangular table and fourteen chairs, they began.
"Now, what student should we start off with first?" Yamamoto questioned, already knowing the answer.
"The Kuchiki-Unohana boy is quite impressive if I say so myself" commented Shinji who started the suggestion, with a smile "He's arguably a round fighter and my division suits for such individuals"
A figure at the table said "Nah he's a fighter he belongs in my Division!" several sighs of annoyance came.
"My, My, he has shown no interest in technology so he would not be at home with me." A blond haired man stated while holding a fan in front of his face.
Juushiro calmed down the others "Perhaps we should focus on him, skill wise" he pointed out logically at the end.
Yamamoto nodded in agreement as he spoke up is report on the boy "Naruto Kuchiki-Unohana, His zanjutsu is extremely high, but prefers to end a fight quickly" he noted an interested look in Yoruichi's eyes "Kido skill is VERY high as well, given he's done reiatsu control exercises and can fire multiple Kido with a snap of his fingers."
"Reiatsu control?" Kensei questioned inquisitively.
Juushiro chuckled "Naruto himself did his own training schedules in the morning" he explained drawing a few looks "He's quite creative when it comes to his own reiatsu control"
Shunshui smiled "Kid should let that be part of the curriculum here" he said in his usual laidback tone.
Ignoring the ramblings, Yamamoto continued "Hakuda is extremely proficient, he has been reported to fight even in spars against sensei's" Yoruichi's interest grew "And his shunpo is high as well, the sensei's have noted he is quite fast… with proper guidance he might even surpass you Yoruichi-Taicho."
She gained a smirk.
"Now, what divison wants him?"
Several Taicho's raised their hands, Love did, Shinji, and Kensei, Zaraki Kenpachi and Rojuro. Byakuya and Unohana did not need to as they were his parents, Juushiro and Shunshui raised their hands as well.
"Sotaicho-dono, why not consider him for a Taicho position in several years?" Kisuke questioned, a few nods were there as well given the Jubibantai Captaincy was empty.
"He turned down that offer, saying his time as a taicho would come later and would prefer not to take a short cut in his own career" Yamamoto responded, now that got surprised looks other then Byakuya, Unohana and Juushiro along with Shunshui.
Yoruichi spoke up "I would like him for my division" now everyone was staring at Yoruichi with shock, she rarely took interest in meetings like this, the only reason she took in recruits was to fill the numbers lost. Also, she almost always was late because of much of a bore they tend to be.
"He shows considerable skill in shunpo and hakuda, he's just what the Nibantai needs" she reasoned, she had an eye for talent, and Naruto held that talent she was looking for.
Snapping out of shock, Yamamoto hmmed, he considered that for a moment due to where he was placed before he returned to the Soul Society "Very well then, he will go to the Nibantai"
Yoruichi gave an appreciative nod, the meeting ended with a few nobodies going to three divisons, as well as a few to Nanabantai or Kyubantai.
As the taicho's left the room, Juushiro congratulated Soifon "Good luck with Naruto, Yoruichi-taicho, you've earned quite a talented prodigy on your hands"
Shunshui nodded in agreement "Let's go see the kid, I want to see if he'll join us for a drink"
Juushiro shook his head amusedly "Unohana-taicho won't even let you get close you know" he pointed out jokingly as they left the room.
Yoruichi smirked, her interest was peaked when he was introduced to the captains. Now she will guide him as his captain. Interesting person indeed.
Naruto was at a small lake edge several minutes later when he heard two familiar voices.
"Ne! Naruto-kun!" Juushiro got out as the two apprentices walked forward, Naruto got up from his sitting position with a smile "Hey Kyoufu's good to see you two" he gave a small hug to Juushiro who inquired "So, how are you feeling?" he pulled back moments later.
Naruto chuckled "Quite well if you must know" he looked at Shunshui "And no"
"I haven't asked" Shunshui nearly whined, Naruto gave a look, he just nodded at the unsaid words "Any preferences for divisions?"
Naruto shrugged fluidly at that "As long as it's not Shinji-Taicho's, I'm fine" the two just shuddered at that insinuation.
"Ah you don't want to be with your Kyoufu's?" Shunshui pouted, Juushiro laughed while Naruto shook his head "I don't know yet but I prefer to remain discreet at this point"
Shunshui looked up at that "Alright, how about we go back to Juushiro-san's Ugando and celebrate with a bit of-"
"No sake" Naruto stated flatly, Shunshui pouted but nodded as Juushiro was silently laughing "You want to shunpo there? I think we'd like to test your skills ourselves"
Naruto gave a small smirk "Don't fall behind at least" the three left in a shunpo moments later
A hand slammed down upon a desk, Akira growled angrily as the servant scurried out in fear. He sat down and sipped some sake, letting the burning liquid pass his throat.
He sighed, things were getting troublesome, he looked over the reports of Naruto and an eerie smile came across his face `Yes yes…this could work' he got up from his desk slowly and strode to the door `The Junibantai won't miss some hollow bait…' he smirked evilly with a hollow chuckle.
Naruto eyed the sunset for a moment before turning his attention back to the shogi game. He moved a piece.
"An ingenious move" Juushiro muttered, Shunshui was an impressive strategist that was hidden well with his lazy demeanor, it was still running strong a year later with Naruto nearly beating him, but that was going to close down soon.
Shunshui sipped some sake as he moved a piece, Naruto sighed in annoyance "Looks like I win again, Naruto-kun" he smiled "you've improved though"
Naruto reset the pieces "You say that every time I lose to you" he pointed, feeling obligated to do so.
Shunshui laughed "Well, It's not every day I have a godson who has a demon lord training him" he shook his head ruefully, the two taicho's eventually learned about Kyuubi after signing the proper papers.
"Don't boost his ego" Naruto nearly groaned making the two laugh.
"Are you having a good time?" a soft toned voice said.
The three looked over to see Byakuya and Unohana approaching from the grassy area "Otou-san, Okka-san" Naruto greeted with a slight smile, he moved a shogi piece, and took the knight Shunshui had.
"Hmm... you are getting better" Shunshui murmured as he countered taking two pawns.
Unohana smiled slightly "still not beating Shunshui-taicho?" she observed with some amusement, it had been like this since day one with Naruto spending his time with his godfathers.
Naruto hmmed "It's easier when he's drunk" he muttered making Juushiro smile "Not exactly sporting, are you Naruto-kun?"
Naruto gave him a look, Juushiro shook his head at this.
Unohana chuckled while amusement shown in Byakuya's eyes, he had gotten along well with the two, Juushiro treated Naruto as if he was his older brother in his eyes.
"Oi!"
A hand palmed Naruto's head from behind, Naruto who twitched in annoyance said annoyed "Kaien…"
Kaein Shiba grinned, he had bluish-black hair that was spiky and slightly long, he had a shikkashou and hakama "Oi! Kuchiki-san, you should smile more!"
Naruto's response was a backhand to the face, causing his face to go in "WAA! Kuchiki-san, so mean" he muttered as he rubbed his nose.
"I smile when I get to laze, and don't or nearly when I work" Naruto said in a slightly annoyed drawl.
Kaien smirked "Ah so you do smile! Kuchiki-taicho, good to see you" he greeted "He doesn't'-"
Naruto gave him a look "Say anything and I will make those arms numb for a week" he threatened in a joking tone that was hidden.
Kaien smirked as he held his hands up in a defensive gesture "Fine fine, but-"
He shunpoed and took Naruto's hair band that held his high ponytail, his left eye twitched in annoyance.
"Kuchiki-san! Try and get this back!" he waved it over from a tree.
Byakuya had a small sweat drop on the back of his head, Naruto had somewhat of a brother like relationship with Kaien, and he'd do this just trying to annoy him.
"Learn to loosen up a little Kuchiki-san!"
Naruto snorted as he took out an extra one in his shikkashou, Byakuya palmed his forehead, why didn't he think of that during The times when he was younger? He could have sworn he heard Senbonzakura laughing at him.
Unohana chuckled silently as Naruto tied his hair back into its original position.
Juushiro gave an amused look while Shusnhui just grinned. Kaien face vaulted out of the tree "Damn you! You ruined the purpose of this exercise!"
Naruto only shrugged "I always have backup plans" he smirked smugly as he crossed his arms "You just don't think ahead like I do" he smiled as Kaien got up "Finally ya smiled!" he chuckled walking over "So…you don't mind if I keep this?" he held up the string.
Naruto snorted "Trophy it, wear it, I don't care"
Kaien only grinned before going back into Jusanbantai HQ barracks.
Juushiro chuckled "He already has a collection due to Naruto keeping back ups" he pointed out, amused at their antics.
Byakuya raised an eyebrow amused before Naruto began to leave, obviously he went to rest. In the forest he took out a notepad and sat under a tree not to far from the Academy and wrote down a few things.
"Naruto-Kun" a feminine voiced asked
Naruto replied back "Tsukuyomi, I considered talking you earlier."
"My Abilities ne?" she replied back.
Naruto nodded mentally, "Alright well, I am the most powerful illusion based Zanpakuto…"
`But there's more, isn't there?' he questioned, referring to the fact that a moon usually reflected.
Tsukuyomi nodded "And not just that: if you can succeed in my first shikai abilities, I can copy other Zanpakuto's"
Naruto's eyes widened considerably at those words, Tsukuyomi explained "While it may be a powerful ability, you would need to align yourself with the very personality of the Zanpakuto, I don't just copy appearance and power wise, but the only drawback to such an ability is the fact that I can only use one particular zanpakuto's abilities for one day before it can be reused the next. But to handle such stress would take quite some mental training" she ended in a serious tone.
Naruto nodded slowly in understanding, all power came at a price by his thoughts, a great amount of time would need to be put into controlling his shikai.
"there is also my Moon Rend which is my only ranged attack as I am mainly an Illusion type. I can also trap your enemies in an illusion for 72 hours while only 3 seconds pass in real time. It is very much like the famed Genjutsu that some Sharingan Users like Itachi have had access too. Also while yes I am an Illsuion type Zanpakuto some of the Abilities you will have access to later make having my shikai quite a desirable form for you to have. Considering your skill with Hoho and Hakuda, my Shikai's appearance will help out a great deal once you see it."
Naruto nodded slowly in understanding, all power came at a price by his thoughts, a great amount of time would need to be put into controlling his shikai.
He smirked
Naruto sighed to himself, things were going to spiral in future years, and he wouldn't know when that would happen.
Shoving off those thoughts, he had decided to turn to Kyuubi for a very interesting conversation, apparently, Kyuubi knew several powerful sword techniques, even one that could crush surrounding buildings, mixing that with the fact he already mastered the Hiten Mitsurugi with Kyuubi's help.
Again with a sigh, he decided to take a calming walk past a lake to the academy, then an inhumane roar interrupted his musings, he groaned mentally
`Yep, Kami…you do hate me…' he glared at the sky with contempt, he really hated it when things did not go his way with life.
He recently noticed Aizen and Gin ichimaru taking an interest in him. the two of them rub his nerves the wrong way. There is just something about them that doesn't seem… right.
Naruto sniffed the air using his enhanced senses, he sighed `Hollow bait, someone wants me dead…'
Junibantai HQ, Reasearch and Development HQ
Kisuke eyes a test tube with curiosity.
"Excuse me Kisuke-Taicho? We have found something odd with our hollow bait supply."
Kisuke turned "How so?" he asked, slightly interested.
"One seems to be missing-"
The alarms went off, cutting off the shinigami members speaking.
"Taicho! Hollow influx detected as well as Hollow bait released!"
"WHAT?" Kisuke demanded, "Inform the Sotaicho and mobilize the nearest divison!"
The alarm reached across the Seretai, taicho's looked up but two notable ones looked up from their work in shock hearing the message form hell butterflies.
"Alert alert, hollows on the Academy grounds, all taicho's, evacuate students and eliminate hollows"
In less then a burst of shunpo, all the taicho's made their movements. With one interested taicho who had to see a certain Kuchiki in action.
At the academy, one student was having one bad day putting it mildly.
Naruto dodged a hollow's swiping by tilting back his body, he flipped backwards, acrobatically avoiding each slash or energy blast.
Naruto snapped his fingers while a ball of red fire shot at a hollow, hitting it dead center in the mask, it dissipated moments later.
He landed on a tree branch, only having to jump off as it was reduced to splinters moments later. Naruto stayed extraordinarily calm at this point, he glanced in the left direction seeing several students running away.
One tripped on a root of a tree and got tangled with the root.
"Ayame-san!"
"Get away quick!"
Naruto shunpoed as fast as he could, it was fast enough that only taicho level Shinigami could hope to catch it, so it looked like the hollows were moving in slow motion compared to him.
Naruto grabbed the student before the big hollow lunged at the trapped student.
Naruto let her go the next moment "You alright?" he asked calmly, not looking at the shocked group "I'd suggest you leave" he spoke up.
They complied, giving curious glances before leaving.
Naruto's attention was now on three big hollows that were at least thirty feet tall `Ah, you take what you can get in what life throws you' he thought with a slight smile.
several students came running from the forest "Taichos!"
"There's a student back there! He got Ayame-san and we don't know what's happened"
Yoruichi nearly groaned, Shinji started "I can finish up here, if you don't mind taicho…" he said politely.
just as she shunpoed across into the forest, she stopped recognizing the student
Naruto Kuchiki-Unohana, she mused this would be interesting. Deciding to watch what would happen she waited in the trees.
Naruto sensed her presence and recognized who it was, he shrugged it off and waited for one of the big hollows to make its move.
Final Fantasy Soundtrack – Challenge
Naruto saw the first hollow make its move, he shunpoed back a single foot as the elbow was visible to him, he swiftly slashed off its forearm with a single clean swipe. The hollow roared in total agony and pain.
Yoruichi raised an eyebrow in surprise; she had seen teens from the Kuchiki clan, mostly arrogant brats but not all. But this one intrigued her, he was calm, composed and above all had no hesitation in doing that action.
Naruto shunpoed past its legs, swiftly slicing its tendons, making it fall to the ground on its front, Naruto immediately shunpoed back and slashed it across the mask leaving a small gash.
It dissipated the next moment and Naruto swiftly pointed his left index finger at the hollow whom was attacking Naruto.
A white lighting blast penetrated the mask of the hollow and disintegrated it, the last hollow roared in what appeared to be anger, Naruto swiftly shunpoed and slashed it across the mask as it tried punching the living day lights out of Naruto.
End Soundtrack
Naruto just sighed quietly to himself before flicking off the blood and walking away casually.
Yoruichi, watching was slightly shocked by what she had seen, he was a mere academy student, fresh one but he was at least a fifth seat judging by what she had seen in the fight.
She made a good choice in having the Kuchiki
"Did you enjoy the show"?
Looking down, she saw Naruto staring back at her right into the eye, of course she wanted to tear away her gaze, but it was just so…irresistible.
His eyes held a ferocious power, power like that of a dragon.
"Your reiatsu fluctuated slightly" Naruto explained her unasked question "anticipation and slight excitement"
Yoruichi was taken aback for a moment before nodding, Naruto left in a shunpo the next second, she smirked, she had a chance at having a new fukutaicho.
A cloaked figure cursed in the woods "Damn that gaki" he muttered under his breath "Akira-sama will not be pleased."
"Oh?"
The figure looked behind himself, and paled immensely under his hood, Byakuya Kuchiki and Unohana Retsu were right behind him, only one thing came out of his mouth.
"Well…shit"
Yeah, sometimes, fate loves fucking us up
Next Day, Graduation Hall
Naruto waited for the Division placements; he mostly ignored all the talk about how he saved academy students. In reaction, he decided to mentally play one of his favorite speeches from a book of his…
`Band of Brothers…Henry the V' he thought with a hint of happiness.
Byakuya had an oddly happy look in his eye, not that many could see it. Apparently, Akira Kuchiki, the council member had released hollow bait on Academy Grounds, seeing as how the man hired to release it confessed was let off with probation, but kept under watch by the Nibantai's Onimitsukido.
Akira however was a different story as the man was executed; he had been extorting valuable literature and pieces of arts in a hidden room under his office. They were seized and proudly distributed amongst the family.
Surprisingly to the other Taicho's who heard about Naruto's "Heroics" were surprised to find that he was not boastful, nor arrogant in what he did, but was laidback slightly.
Juushiro sighed "You rubbed off on him too much" he muttered to Shunshui who shrugged "Can't blame the kid for tryin to beat me in Shogi" he pointed out, obligated by the fact Naruto has actually come close to beating him "He's learnin one thing at least"
Juushiro sighed, deciding to save the energy and not waste it on a pointless argument. Unohana chuckled slightly.
Yamamoto spoke up "Hello to all today, I do hope some here have recovered from the...incident yesterday" he continued, grateful there were no deaths "To inform you all, we welcome you new graduates to the ranks of the Goteijuusantai, please drive yourself to be the best you can into your careers as Shinigami!"
There were cheers throughout the hall.
"Hell yeah!"
"Woohoo!"
Yamamoto silenced the hall by stomping his cane once "Yes, now we will be going in alphabetical order, Saido Asama…"
The placements went over well for the division, most cheered at the declarations.
Naruto had perked up at the last letter before his name.
"Naruto Kuchiki-Unohana, You are assigned to Nibantai under Yoruichi-Taicho and congratulations" Yamamoto nodded to him, Naruto returned it with a calm look on his face.
Shunshui whistled "He's gonna be in for a surprise"
"Shunshui-san, everyone knows she's strict, but fair" Juushiro pointed out.
"Nah nah, I'm talkin about al the teasing and the two getting together-"
SMASH!*
Nanao Ise twitched as she watched her now downed taicho convulse every few seconds "I apologize" she pushed up her glasses "But Taicho needed a reminder on proper manners."
Unohana merely nodded as Shusnhui got up "My dear Nanao-chan! Why are you so cruel!" he whined crying anime tears.
Juushiro rolled his eyes, this was a common everyday occurrence with these two, place them in a room and watch what happens…
Juushiro shook his head as Nanao berated him "He's exceptionally talented to be in Nibantai, Yoruichi got quite a surprise" he started a conversation just to ignore the interaction between Shusnhui and his fukutaicho.
Byakyua nodded in agreement "It Is rare she takes interest in any students here" he mused idly, Unohana hmmed "So it seems"
Naruto sighed mentally as Yoruichi came up, he knew she was a firm but fair… and tended to be a tease to a select people as he had learned the few times he had came across her in the past… he happened to be one of her favorite victims.
"Kuchiki-san" she spoke, oddly serious "I know you're a member of a Royal Clan, but do not think your name holds any value in my division"
Auron's Theme – Final Fantasy
Naruto nodded softly "But of course, you'd rather have competent members suited to the stealth nature of the Nibantai"
She cocked an eyebrow in surprise, now this was interesting "I see" she stated stoically "Follow me, I want to talk"
Naruto merely nodded at the undertone, he sighed mentally, but an upside for today was that he had new clothes, he wore a modified version of the Punishment Force's uniform without the headgear… approved by Yoruichi as she was the one to hand it to him. Then he wore a crimson red obi, as if it were blood colored.
He followed Yoruichi to outside the academy when she spoke up "Your reports were misleading"
"Most are" Naruto shot back coolly.
She quirked an eyebrow "your much stronger given the "demonstration" yesterday" she spoke "Any reason for keeping hidden strength?" she referred to the fact that Naruto could have taken the Taicho's offer that Yamamoto had given him.
Naruto hmmed as they stopped in a row of sakura trees "I prefer to move at my own pace for rank" he said coolly "I'd rather not to attract attention"
Yoruichi merely masked her surprise with a nod "Now, keep up with me, I won't babysit you"
Naruto merely smiled at this as he shunpoed after her, milliseconds later, in less then five minutes they were at the Nibantai HQ.
Naruto knew she wanted something, but evidently "What" was the main thing here "I take it there's more behind what you wanted to talk to me about?"
Yoruichi nodded not looking at him "I would think that you be ready for a Fukutaicho position"
Naruto's eyebrows rose minutely as he crossed his arms "You either place a bit too much faith in me…or you want to get rid of a fool of one"
Yoruichi chuckled mentally, she was beginning to like this Noble "The latter I assure you" she spoke curtly.
Naruto hmmed as they began walking up the steps, Naruto could sense fluctuating reiatsu and determined training was going on.
"If you can give me information on said man, I believe I'd have a "Tip of the Scales" if you would"
Yoruichi's lips morphed into a full blown smile, "He is lazy, arrogant and slothful, but do not underestimate him despite being those qualities"
End Auron Theme
Naruto heard the ending of the tone "Very well, if he can be called up…" they reached the HQ and went to the sparring grounds ten minutes later.
"Meada-Fuku-taicho! Front and Center!" (Meada is Omeada's father in this fic)
"Y-yes taicho!" a man who was leaning on a tree came bumbling out from behind it.
Naruto observed the man, he stood at a height of 6'9 and had black hair, he was slightly bald and appeared to wear a shikkashou with hakama, both were black as he wore tabi socks and sandals. Then he had a bright yellow handled katana with two square notches on opposite sides. He had jewels as well with a large purple collar.
Yoruichi regarded the man stoically, but really she was eager to lose this fat slob today "You will be challenging a new member of our division for the Fuku-taicho position" she informed "A duel using what you know"
Meada was caught off guard but nodded with a smug smirk "Alright! Where is he!"
Yoruichi gestured to Naruto, who was reading a book
"The Kuchiki eh…" Meada muttered, eyeing Naruto's Zanpakuto "HA! You can't beat me, Meada Marechiyo with two Zanpakuto and just because you're a member of one of the Four Noble Houses!"
Naruto looked up from his book and blinked "Hm? Did you say something?" he loved continuing Kakashi's legacy.
Yurouchi stifled a giggle, he was intentionally turning off the Meada, several Onimitukido members were snickering as well as a few normal Shinigami from the divison.
"HOW DARE YOU!"
"SHUT IT!" Yuroichi barked making him cringe at her rage, she calmed down "You may begin"
Naruto snapped his book shut at that as he slipped it in his shikkashou, stepping into the sparring ring, Omeada smirked "Time to go down, Kuchiki!" he obviously disregarded the rumors that happened the other day.
Naruto mere cocked a brow before returning to normal, Meada twitched as Yoruichi said "Start!"
Meada made swift movement for his Zanpakuto, but it obviously wasn't enough as Naruto had shunpoed in front of him and punched him in the torso, with both fists as it lifted him off his feet and embedded him into the wall causing a huge crater in the wall, showing that he has a lot of physical strength and Meada's Zanpakuto clattering to the ground.
Shocked silence ensued, a Shinigami even dropped his Zanpakuto in shock.
Yoruichi only smirked as she looked at Meada who groaned while still being embedded into the wall "Seeing as how you beat him…"
Naruto listened "This makes you the new fuku-taicho of Nibantai" she finished with an undertone of pride.
Silence again ensued before a bit of cheering broke out.
Naruto nodded and turned heel as he walked over to Omeada and took off the Fuku-taicho's badge, it had a kanji for seek nothing and a tulip symbol on it. He tied it to his left bicep before a bit of clapping was heard from the Shinigami in the division.
Yuroichi smiled a bit as Naruto began to walk past her "Any reason for wanting the Fuku-taicho position now?" she questioned.
Naruto stopped and smiled at the question "Let's just say…it suits me, besides, always did want to work with a strong woman" he ended politely mixed with honesty.
He continued walking, while Yoruichi was frozen to her spot in what appeared to be new emotions surfacing, she blushed then shook her head to rid herself of thoughts.
She had to start orientation for the Kuchiki-Unohana on the duties of a fuku-taicho.
Late That Night
Naruto slid the door open to his Otou-san's study, Byakuya was working on some paperwork "Did you achieve a Seated officers position?"
Naruto smiled slightly "I did, Newest Fukutaicho" he said softly, it held no boastfulness in the tone as well.
Byakuya's eyes widened slightly, only one day and so much was happening, he turned slightly to Naruto just as said son began to leave "Well done" he said with a hint of pride in his tone.
Naruto was surprised, but gave a nod before going off to his own room. His face hardened into a serious feature, he knew some shady people had their eyes on him, so for the next few years, he would have to remain where he was, any suspicious action and they might try to pounce on him.
Naruto heard chuckling from his mindscape, he saw a hint of black electricity and wind gather at the pommel of his black and red handled Zanpakuto before dispersing.
He cocked an eyebrow `So, are you ready to tell me your name?' he asked, trying to get a response.
None
He sighed before placing them on a rack near the wall, and got into his futon, falling asleep, the next few years would be productive.