Stepping into the unknown

It took many things a large amount of time to confuse or in this case, alarm Uryu Ishida nor would mild things annoy him to this mass confusion, why do you ask… well.

The sight of Kisuke Urahara playing Poker with a demonic looking falcon and Jaguar made Uryu tense up at how… hollow they felt, but when the jaguar spotted them, it gave a chuff of acknowledgement that made both Kisuke and the bird look up at them, behind them Uryu just now noticed, stood a gate like construct… made of paper?.

The only one sharing his confusion was Yatsutora "Chad" Sado.

While Orihime Inoue merely held the Jaguar in a hug, which left the sight of a chibi Orihime cuddling against an all too serious Jaguar that growled protectively over Orihime who now held it's head against hers, making it sniff her face before bringing out a tongue that left her right cheek red from it's roughness.

"Yeah I get she has his scent there's no need to lick her head off" jumping back in surprise at the sudden voice of amusement from the bird, Kisuke gave a laugh at their reactions while a disguised Yoruichi looked over the area with a yearning gaze in her eyes.

"So we're here, Where's Kurosaki?" seeing Kisuke hold back a smile, Griffon and Shadow merely looked over there heads, with Uryu noticing a shadow loom over him… and Chad.

Turning slowly they both stepped back into defensive stances at the sight of a sludge monster standing behind them in silence, it's lone eye staring at them.

"Kisuke what is this?" turning to the shop keeper as he stood up, the dirt blonde fixed his hat while looked up to Nightmare, not even answering the Quincy, Shadow flew onto Chad's right shoulder.

"You know, for being his friends you lot really need to recognise Ichigo's reiatsu, Hey! Rockstar, you've made your entrance get down here so we can get this show on the road!" giving the bird an odd look, Uryu went to speak until he flinched as Ichigo flash stepped into sight.

Showing an attire not known for Shinigami.

The orange haired teen stood calmly while holding an arm for griffon to perch on, Uryu took notice Ichigo wore a long, open sleeveless leather coat with the sides tied together by strings, inside pockets, and a sewn-in, corset-like vest in the front, beneath that was a lizard like vest with the Kanji for Victim over his heart area.

Adorning his legs were a pair of matching leather pants with a belt holding a case that held a Ruby red, gold-embroidered book with a fashioned V on the front cover, and on his feet were a pair of black sandals.

And his accessories, included a tooth pendant around his neck, a silver ring on his left middle finger, and a spiked bracelet that crisscross around his left wrist, which led to a Silver Cane held firmly in his grip while a wakizashi hung over his lower back.

Turning to the three with a rare smile, Ichigo spoke.

"Seems you're getting sloppy in sensing reiatsu, Ishida" rubbing a hand over Griffon's feathers, the demon bird trilled in delight before he vanished, his essence sinking into Ichigo's exposed arms to show a tattoo fade into sight.

Followed by Shadow and Nightmare, adding to the tribal markings over his body now, ichigo turned to the stunned trio who gawked at him… until Chad gave him a thumbs up to the tattoos.

Looking over Uryu's attire himself, Ichigo stifled a snort at the all white outfit, making the quincy scowl in annoyance until Yoruichi spoke form beside his feet.

"Ah, Kurosaki, nice outfit, looks snug" chuckling at his teachers voice, ichigo knelt down to lift the woman in cat form in his arms, kissing her car ears with a soft pat, Yoruichi smiled inwardly at her recently gained… partner if you can call him that.

"And you look adorable as ever" resting her onto his shoulders like a scarf, Ichigo turned to Kisuke as he gave the portal it's finishing touch.

Turning to them with a goofy smile, Kisuke spoke.

"Behold, the doorway to the Soul society!" giving them a slowly growing look of seriousness, Kisuke spoke in a calm state.

"the senkaimon" reaching to scratch Yoruichi's chin absentmindedly, Kisuke continued his speech.

"Please listen carefully, I will now teach you how to go through the door without dying"


*Minutes later cause I cant remember what he says XP*


Stepping through the doorway with his companions following, it was the sight of Griffon flying ahead that Uryu spoke.

"What happened to that big sword you had before losing it!?" sparing the quincy a glance, Ichigo spoke while he hopped onto Shadow's well, shadow.

Riding it like a skateboard through the land of imminent death on touch.

"My Reiatsu couldn't handle it's shape at the time, so upon my focus object usedup back then, it chose a state of being it could work with, the three familiars you met were just a portion my Zanpakuto has allowed me to use at the moment, the Wakizashi is only for last resorts as my body cant's handle the stress yet" turning to look over his shoulder, Ichigo noticed a light growing brighter behind them.

"Well, the cleaner is here, Everyone move faster!" turning to Yoruichi as she jumped off to run herself, they made faster progress then expected, though it slagged a bit when Uryu's cape got caught until Griffon severed it with a spark, it was a close call for them.

Which led them to fall to old street below, with Ichigo catching Yoruichi and Inoue while gliding down thanks to griffon, the bird laughing at Uryu who had landed face first into the dirt while Chad stuck the landing.

"Ok, let's make a pact to never do that, again!" giving the bird his darkest look, Uryu got up to remove his ruined cape… only to bring out a new one, with both ichigo and Griffon giving him odd looks.

"You have another one?" giving them a look, Chad now stood behind them with his own look at Uryu.

Turning to Inoue as she marvelled over the old era street, it was this moment Ichigo took notice to the empty street himself.

"Ok, anyone else feel on edge?" raising a hand for Griffon to land on, Yoruichi gave a hum of thought before looking to the barracks.

"Looks like the barrack haven't set up their defences yet" turning back to Ichigo with a hidden smile, Yoruichi spoke.

"Good you remember my lessons, if it looks clear, it wont be for long, now follow me, I know an acquaintance who can help us get in with no problems" following the cat while Uryu frowned at the most definitely defenceless streets, he went to speak until a white wall slammed downward, making the Quincy stare at the sight before he followed after the others, shaking his head in disbelief.

"Shutting up"