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Naruto: The next spirit king

Chapter one: the mission, and substitute soul reaper

A blond-haired young man was walking down a hallway of the squad zero barracks, and stopped at a VERY large set of double doors. The young man wore the standard soul reaper uniform, what was different however, was instead of black, the uniform was white. He also wore a black haori, on the back was a white rhombus, within it, was the kanji for zero, (a captains uniform, but with the colors reversed). He wore a black obi, three katana at his side, two on the left side, one on the right.

One of the katana on the left side had a red scabbard, the guard was circular, and had the depiction of angel wings. The hilt was wrapped in red cloth, and topped with a tsuba. The other katana had a design on the guard as well, but instead of angel wings, it had tornadoes. The guard was also circular, the scabbard was light green. The hilt was wrapped in light green cloth, and topped with a tsuba.

The katana on his right side had a nine-pointed star as it's guard. The scabbard was crimson red, the cloth a similar color.

The katana were his Zanpaktou, Honou no tenshi(The Angel of Great Flames), Fujin(The Wind God), and Oinari(The Fox Goddess). He was the first soul reaper to have three Zanpaktou, let alone each having a separate spirit.

The double doors opened, and the young man walked through. The room was huge, and in the throne at the end, sat a familiar figure to the blond. It was the Shinigami, the one who aided the blond's father the day the kyuubi attacked, the one who's power reenforced the seal.

The being rose as the blond entered, and we can see his features. It had white shaggy hair, purple skin, horns adorned it's head. Between it's pointed teeth, a knife sat, waiting to be used for the next soul it will slice. The being's white robe, cemented the fact of who it was. It was the first Shinigami, and the Spirit King.

The blond approached the throne, kneeling in the presence of the king. He said, "Naruto Namikaze, Captain of squad zero, reporting your highness."

The Spirit king spoke, saying, "Rise young one, as I have an important mission for you. It seems that the old fool I put in charge of Soul Society has missed something. I suspect that there are traitors within the Gotei 13. The task I have for you, is to investigate Soul Society, find the traitors, and eliminate them, as they seem to want to come here. No doubt to kill me. I sensed a large spiritual pressure erupting from the world of the living, your mission begins there, as no doubt the traitors will eventually make their move."

Naruto spoke up, saying, "But how will going to the world of the living help in finding the traitors? Your not making sense."

The Spirit king responded, "A side mission is to investigate the area, as the Hogyoku is believed to be hidden there. That is something there the traitors are after, find it, and you will find them. Now go, and take your lieutenant and 3rd seat with with you, Kami knows what they will do around here without you to keep them in line." Naruto bowed, and left the throne room, the spirit king left alone to think.

(squad zero barracks)

Naruto said to himself, "Geez, where did those two go off to now?" seeing them under a tree sleeping, he thought, 'Geez, napping at a time like this, well, have to wake them somehow.' Seeing two rocks on the ground, he had an idea. He picked up the rocks, and flicked them straight at both of their foreheads, waking them up.

"The hell taicho, what was that for?" said the lieutenant. His name was Severon Konjou. He was a twenty year old (by appearance) he had dirty blond hair with two hairpieces on both sides of his bangs, and the middle on the bridge of his nose. He had the usual shinigami uniform, yet wore a red headband. He was the former captain of squad 9. He was also a former captain of the kido corp. His Zanpaktou is Ryūjōmaru. It has a dark blue hilt and sheath, as well as a rectangular bronze guard. He wears his zanpkauto on his waist, held by a white cloth.

The third seat shouted, "WHAT WAS THAT FOR, CAN'T YOU SEE I WAS SLEEPING?!" His name is Hiei Cathron. He was 15 (again by appearance) spiky black with a blue tint hair, he wears a black cloak like jacket. He was the former captain of squad 3. his Zanpaktou is Ryuarashi it has a dark red hilt and sheath, as well as a circular silver guard. Hiei wears his Zanpaktou on his back normally.

The captain, vice-captain, and 3rd seat had a thing in common. Each were one of the first vizards, Naruto gained his when he died, as he absorbed the fox's power, it split in half, the pure side becoming his Zanpaktou, while the corrupt side became his inner hollow.

Severon and Hiei gained their hollow powers after joining squad zero.

Naruto said, "Shut it, we have a mission, we're going to the world of the living, ALL of us."

Severon spoke up, "Why are WE having to go with you on this taicho? You can handle this yourself."

Naruto replied, "I know that, but the spirit king doesn't like it when you two are here and I'm not, remember last time?"

They shook their heads. Naruto sighed, it was not surprising, as what happened was similar to a movie Naruto saw on a trip to the world of the living. What was it called again? Oh, it was the Hangover.(awesome movie, don't own.)

Naruto continued, "We have orders, let's head to senkaimon."

As the trio left for the gate, naruto couldn't help but wonder at what he was getting himself into. It was 1000 years since his death. He died taking a hit from Sasuke's chidori twice, not that it mattered now.

As they neared the gate, Naruto said, "The location we will be in once we get to the world of the living, is an area called Karakura town. Our objective is to find traitors in Soul Society, but a side mission is to find the Hogyoku in Karakura town, as the traitors are after it. I have been to the town before, and I know just the person to ask." Naruto had a knowing look on his face, hoping old Urahara wasn't caught yet. He had kept tabs on what has been happening in soul society, and saw what happened to the vizards. He hoped to gain evidence to clear their names, but it was too late. Sometimes being separate from soul society sucked.

The Senkaimon was opened, and the trio stepped through, not knowing the path ahead.

(World of the living-Karakura town)

Naruto was the first to come out of the gate, Severon and Hiei followed soon after.

Hiei hears a fight in the distance. He says, "Anyone else hear that?" Naruto and Severon listen in the direction Hiei was talking about. Naruto sensed someone's reiatsu falling quickly. When he did, he said, "Come on, no one's dying tonight, if I can help it." The trio then shunpoed to the area.

(ichigo's fight against renji-aftermath)

The trio arrived at the scene, but the fight was over. They noticed an orange-haired teenager, dressed in a shihakusho, bleeding on the ground. In his hand was a broken sword, his Zanpaktou. A little ways over, they saw a blue-haired girl, a Quincy by the look of her. They were both still alive thankfully. Naruto noticed someone approaching, and it was just the guy they were going to look for, Kisuke Urahara.

Kisuke looked at Ichigo, and said, "My, this is unpleasant, (turning to naruto and his squad-mates) you three didn't do this did you?"

Naruto responded, "We just got here, same as you, though we were looking for you. But let's discuss this after the greenhorn and the girl are healed, don't want that on my conscience." Kisuke nodded his head, picking up Ichigo. Naruto was about to pick up the Quincy, when she spoke, "Don't you dare, I will never accept the help of a filthy soul reaper. I would never allow it."

Naruto smirked, and said, "Sorry to disagree, but your wounds tell a different tale. It doesn't matter who you are. I know you're a Quincy, but I won't allow your pride to get in the way." With a quick chop to the neck, he knocked her out, and followed Kisuke.

(Urahara Shop)

Ishida woke up, pulling off the covers of the futon she was laying in. She checked herself to see her injuries were fully healed. Naruto appeared in the doorway with his back turned to her. He spoke up and said, "Sorry for knocking you out like that, needed to treat the injuries. I had hoped that that I did a good job of it, haven't healed in quite some time, hope I didn't get rusty."

Ishida blushed, despite herself. She then realized that he had healed her, when he could of easily killed her instead. He knew what she was, and he didn't want her dead. Maybe, Ichigo was right, maybe she could work with soul reapers, maybe.

Naruto looked at her, and said, "Well, if you feel better, I'll bring you something to eat, you have been out for a while, must be hungry." Almost as if her stomach agreed, Naruto heard a large growl, showing he was right. Ishida could only blush in embarrassment. Naruto said, "If you're wondering, the orange-haired kid, is alive, he's just training at the moment. He's pretty good for a noob. How do you know him anyway?"

Ishida said, "He's just my classmate, I saw the soul reapers, and-" She was cut off, as Naruto, knowing what she was going to say, said, "Don't mention revenge, I know what happened to the Quincy, and personally, it was just another addition to 'Why soul society are a bunch of assholes list', don't worry, I don't like the punks there either. But central 46 are the real people I hate. I saw a few things they did, that I can't forgive."

Ishida said, "But your a captain, right? Why do you hate them?"

Naruto said, "Sorry my dear, that is a story for another time, get some rest, i'll be back with some food. Ichigo will be done his training soon."

As he left, Ishida went back to sleep, her mind filled with questions.

AN: and CUT, that's it for now, this is just the kick off point, next, THE RESCUE RUKIA ARC BEGINS, so stay tuned.