Ichigo shunpō'ed to the secret cavern underneath Sōkyoku Hill. The same one where Ichigo and Renji trained for their Bankai. Ichigo cast a privacy Kidō barrier around himself before he sat down and entered Jinzen.
Scene Change: Mindscape
Ichigo opened his eyes to see that his mindscape has once again changed. This time, Ichigo could see that three of the skyscrapers have disappeared. In its place, Ichigo could see three statues. The left statue is in the shape of a left hand. While the right statue is in the shape of a right hand. The middle statue looks like a skyscraper, but it has gold and purple beams wrapping around the skyscraper making it appear like a giant cone. While in the sky, Ichigo could no longer see the blue sky. Instead, it looks like it is nighttime with the stars shining brightly. Ichigo could see a spiral galaxy spinning in the distance.
"Hello Ichigo," Hōgyokusaid.
"Hello Hōgyoku," Ichigo replied.
"We should sit down since this will take a long time to explain what your action has done to you," Hōgyoku said as she led Ichigo to the bar. Ichigo and Hōgyoku sat down.
"So…what happened," Ichigo asked.
"Well, when you became King of Souls, the blue sky changed into the night sky and the spiral galaxy formed. This symbolized that you have no more limits. Not only that, but you can also warp reality in Soul Society and Hueco Mundo." Hōgyoku said.
"I already know that," Ichigo said.
"Anyways, by absorbing the Left Hand, the Right Hand, and the Heart, you gain the ability to evolve anything that you choose. You can evolve your body to the point where nothing can harm you." Hōgyoku said.
"But…" Ichigo said; expecting a limitation.
"But it requires you to first be hit by that attack," Hōgyoku said.
"I see. For example, if I am hit by Suì-Fēng's Shikai twice I would die due to her Shikai's effect. How would I survive that?" Ichigo asked.
"For that, you have the ability of the Right Hand," Hōgyoku answered. "The Right Hand's ability stops things from happening. Regarding your scenario, the Right Hand's ability would stop her Shikai's effect from going off until the Left Hand can evolve to the point to counter that effect." Hōgyoku explained.
"I see… What about the Heart?" Ichigo asked.
"The Heart helps with your willpower. Hōgyoku said.
"Willpower?" Ichigo questioned.
"The Heart magnifies your determination and subconsciously assists in your accomplishing any task faster," Hōgyoku explained.
"I see," Ichigo said. "Anything else happened?" Ichigo asked.
"It is regards to Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck and Tier Harribel." Hōgyoku said.
"Go on," Ichigo replied.
"During the battles, I managed to talk to Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck and Tier Harribel by using the peerage link," Hōgyoku said.
"Did you explain why I did it," Ichigo asked.
"I did. Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck accepted the peerage with ease. While Tier Harribel wishes to discuss this with you face to face." Hōgyoku said.
"Ok. Ichigo said. "Anything else?" Ichigo asked. Hōgyoku shook her head. Hōgyoku disappeared and Yhwach appeared and sat down.
"Now let's talk about the new Quincy abilities you gain from Yūhabahha," Yhwach said.
"Sure," Ichigo said.
"We managed to collect all 26 schrift from all his Sternritters," Yhwach said.
"We did?" Ichigo asked. Ichigo remembered that Ichigo didn't acquire all 26 schrifts.
"We didn't get all 26," Yhwach said. "Yūhabahha collected the remaining Sternritters who were still in Soul Society." Yhwach clarified.
"I see…" Ichigo replied. "Continue."
"To use them, we need to associate each of the 26 schrifts with a concept," Yhwach said as he pulls out a piece of paper with all 26 schrift on it. Ichigo thought about it for a seconds before he summoned a pen and a piece of paper and began to write out his ideas for each of the schrifts. A few minutes later, Ichigo presented the sheet of paper to Yhwach.
"Very well," Yhwach said as he collected the pieces of paper. "I will get back to you when these schrifts are fully functioning," Yhwach said.
"Ok," Ichigo replied.
"Another important thing is that since you have Yūhabahha's memories you also can perform all of Yūhabahha's techniques," Yhwach added.
"I see," Ichigo said. Ichigo remembered Yūhabahha's using Blut Vene Anhaben and Sankt Altar. "Anything else?" Ichigo asked.
"Nothing," Yhwach said as he stood up and disappeared. Ichigo decided to leave his mindscape.
Scene Change: Soul Society
Ichigo left his mindscape and decided to go see how each division is handling its workload. Ichigo shunpō'ed over to the third division; since it was the nearest division. Ichigo walked past the few remaining Shinigami who survived the war. A few seconds later, Ichigo founded Rose looking through various paperwork before letting out a sigh.
"Hey Rose," Ichigo said.
"Hello Ichigo," Rose replied.
"Do you have any issues integrating your Division with their new duties?" Ichigo asked.
"I do," Rose said.
"What's the issue," Ichigo asked.
"According to these records we found, all the Asauchis that we get are forged from Ōetsu Nimaiya," Rose said.
"I see since he is dead no one would be able to forge more Asauchis," Ichigo said; figuring out Rose's problem.
"Exactly. And all the records we have never explained how Asauchis are forged." Rose added.
"Give me a second," Ichigo said as he ripped open a Garganta.
Scene Change: Reioukyuu: Houou Palace
Ichigo appeared at Houou Palace to see that all the festive mood that greeted Ichigo the first time has disappeared. Ichigo walked over to the fake mansion and looked inside. None of the Zanpakutōs that occupied it from before was there. Ichigo walked past the fake mansion to see that the girl that kicked Ōetsu Nimaiya. Ichigo remembered he called her Mera-chan.
"Um… Mera?" Ichigo asked. The redhead looked up to see Ichigo standing here.
"So, your back," Mera said.
"I am," Ichigo replied.
"What do you need… not that we can do much without Ōetsu Nimaiya." Mera said.
"What do you mean you need Ōetsu Nimaiya?" Ichigo asked.
"What is it to ya?" Mera asked.
"Well the Soul Society won the war and it is my job to see what I can do to help all of you," Ichigo said.
"There is a way to continue Ōetsu Nimaiya's work," Mera said.
"But…" Ichigo asked.
"But it requires a Shinigami of strong will to sacrifice himself," Mera said.
"What do you mean?" Ichigo asked.
"Let me show you," Mera said as she guided Ichigo down a hallway to see a glowing white katana in a glass case with a sign that says break glass upon emergency.
"What is this?" Ichigo asked.
"Ōetsu Nimaiya's backup," Mera asked.
"Backup?" Ichigo asked.
"Ōetsu Nimaiya knew he was going to die when Yūhabahha invaded the Reioukyuu," Mera said. "So, he created a backup of his soul and memories."
"You can do that?" Ichigo asked.
"Theoretically you can," Mera said.
"So, what has to be done for his backup to work?" Ichigo asked.
"It requires a Shinigami willing to stab himself with Ōetsu Nimaiya's backup," Mera said.
"What will it do to the Shinigami," Ichigo asked.
"Essentially the backup will wipe out the Shinigami's Zanpakutō and bind us to that Shinigami," Mera said.
"That's it?" Ichigo asked.
"Then the Shinigami's mind will then be filled with the knowledge that Ōetsu Nimaiya placed in the backup," Mera said.
"Essentially making the sacrificed Shinigami into another Ōetsu Nimaiya," Ichigo concluded.
"Yes," Mera said.
"Would anyone qualify for this?" Ichigo asked.
"From what Ōetsu Nimaiya said, it required a pure Shinigami who is aware of the dangers and willing to perform it," Mera said.
"I see," Ichigo said. "Anyways, do I have permission to bring down the Houou Palace down to Soul Society?" Ichigo asked.
"I'm unable to give you permission," Mera said.
"I see," Ichigo said. "Thank you for the info," Ichigo said as he opened a Garganta and jumped in it.
Scene Change: Soul Society: Third Division
Ichigo jumped out of the Garganta.
"So, what happened?" Rose asked. Ichigo explained the situation to Rose. "I see…" Rose said.
"You can come in now," Ichigo said as he turns to the door. The door opens and they see Izuru Kira.
"I wish to volunteer." Izuru Kira said.
"Why?" Rose asked.
"Throughout all my time here, I… never accomplished anything. All the things I have done resulted in insignificant wins or significant losses." Kira said. "And by doing this, it might turn my useless life into something significant."
"Have you consulted your Zanpakutō yet?" Ichigo asked.
"My…Zanpakutō?" Kira said.
"Remember, your Zanpakutō is made from your soul," Ichigo said.
"Ichigo-sama is right," Wabisuke said as he appears.
"Wabisuke," Kira said.
"Hello Kira," Wabisuke said.
"Are you disappointed about my decision. Are you regretting the fact you were born from my soul? Are you-." Kira said before Wabisuke punched him in the face, shutting Kira up.
"Kira. I understand how you think." Wabisuke said. "I understand your despair and sadness. It hurts me every time you act like this. You lost yourself in despair due to our weakness." Wabisuke said. "But seeing you decided to do this is something… it warms my heart. It shows your decision to grow and move forward instead of chained by despair. Go forth. You have my blessing." Wabisuke said before he returned to the mindscape.
"Kira come with me," Ichigo said as he opened a Garganta and entered it. Followed by Kira.
Scene Change: Reioukyuu: Houou Palace
Ichigo and Kira walked out of the Garganta to see Mira standing there.
"So, this is him," Mira asked.
"Yes," Ichigo said. Mira looked at Kira.
"Ichigo informed you of the dangers of this correct?" Mira asked.
"He did," Kira said.
"This is the last chance," Mira asked.
"I understand and willing to take the risk," Kira said. Mira walked over to the glass box and punched the glass box. The glass broke and she pulled out the glowing katana. She held the katana and present it to Kira. Kira took the glowing katana. Kira took a deep breath and stabbed himself with the katana. "AAAHHHHH!" Kira yelled as the katana glowed brightly as it kicked up dust; blocking Ichigo's view. A few seconds later the glow stopped, and the dust settled. Ichigo looked to see someone else there.
"Hey! Hey! Guess who's back!" Ōetsu Nimaiya said.
"So, you transformed from Kira?" Ichigo asked.
"I did and didn't," Nimaiya said.
"What do you mean?" Ichigo asked.
"Essentially Kira experienced everything that the first Ōetsu Nimaiya went through.
"How come you look like the original Ōetsu Nimaiya instead of Kira?" Ichigo asked.
"I… don't know. Maybe due to the fact, he accepted the transformation instead of fighting it?" Nimaiya guessed.
"Anyways, I am planning to move the Houou Palace down to Soul Society," Ichigo said.
"Sure," Nimaiya said.
"Is there an idea where you want it?" Ichigo asked.
"Could it be underneath the Third Division?" Nimaiya asked.
"Sure," Ichigo said. With that, Nimaiya enters his Houou Palace. "AWAKEN HAGANE!" Ichigo yelled. His shadow grew longer and bigger.
"Out of the forge darker than darkness, with the steel forged by the hammer of science!" The ominous voice resonated as Hagane slowly rose from his shadow.
"Hagane can you help me get this entire island to the underground of the Third Division?" Ichigo asked. Hagane nodded and he opened a dimensional rift as Ichigo and Hagane helped push the Houou Palace in the dimensional rift.
Scene Change: Soul Society
Hagane managed to send enough dirt to successfully get the entire Houou Palace underneath the Third Division. "Thank you Hagane," Ichigo said. Hagane nodded and returned to Ichigo's mindscape. Ichigo created a path from the Houou Palace to a cave nearby the Third Division. Ichigo called Nimaiya and showed him the path.
"So, who are you going to inform of the revival existence of this place too?" Nimaiya asked.
"I will inform Rose and no one else," Ichigo said.
"I see. I will come with you to speak to Rose then." Nimaiya said. Nimaiya shunpō'ed away to Rose's office. Ichigo looked and decided to leave since it appears that Nimaiya has this taken care of. Ichigo shunpō'ed over the Fourth Division to see the new Captain of Fourth Division talking with other healers.
"Ichigo-sama." Isane greeted with a bow. "How may I assist you?" She asked.
"Nothing much. I just wanted to see how it is going with you." Ichigo said.
"Other than the injured Shinigami from the war, nothing unusual to report," Isane reported.
"How is Ukitake?" Ichigo asked.
"He is recovering well. I looked at his old medical history and now there is a dramatic change. According to Kuchiki-Fukutaichō, you and Urahara-Taichō performed an experimental surgery on him. Is this correct?" Isane asked.
"It is correct. This type of surgery originated from the World of the Living." Ichigo said as he pulled out some medical textbooks from his mindscape. "These are some of my old medical textbooks that might help with improving the Fourth Division," Ichigo said as he handed her the books. Isane carefully held the book with awe and shock. "If you have any questions regarding the content of these textbooks, come see me or Urahara and we should be able to explain it to you," Ichigo said.
"Thank you Ichigo-sama," Isane said as she bowed to Ichigo. Ichigo left to check on the next closes division.
Scene Change: Fifth Division
Ichigo appeared at the fifth division to see many of the Fifth Division looking through various books and making notes. Ichigo walked past each of them to the Captain's room. Ichigo knocked on the door. Ichigo waited a few seconds to hear a response. Ichigo heard nothing. Ichigo placed his ear at the door to see if he could hear something from the other side. "ZZZ-Zzzz-ZZzzz-hngGGggh-Ppbhww- zZZzzzZZ . . ." Was the thing Ichigo heard from the other side. Ichigo sighed as he slides the door to see Hirako sleeping with paperwork scattered everywhere. Ichigo suddenly had an evil idea. Ichigo quickly went to the Fukutaichō's office to find Hiyori was also sleeping. Ichigo used the air around Hiyori and quickly and quietly moved her over to the Taichō's sleeping quarters. Ichigo quickly ran to Hirako's office and moved him over to his sleeping quarters. Ichigo slowly used water bending to lift Hiyori's arms around Hirako's waste. While lifting Shinji's arms around Hiyori's waist. One Ichigo was done, it appears that Hirako was hugging Hiyori while she was hugging Hirako's chest. Ichigo then took out his phone and started taking pictures. One he finished, Ichigo found an alarm clock sitting on the nightstand. Ichigo changed the setting of the clock to 0659 and set the alarm for 0700. Ichigo then shrunk himself and set his camera on record to record the inevitable. At 0700, the alarm went off.
"RRIINNGG!" The alarm cried out. One of Hirako's arm shot out and slammed down on the nightstand, trying to find the alarm clock.
"Gah," Hirako said as he managed to find the alarm and turned it off. Hirako placed the alarm back on the nightstand. "Ahhhh-hhaaaaaa," Hirako said as he rubbed the tiredness out of his eyes. Hirako slowly turned to see Hiyori laying on his bed. "Aiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!" Hirako screamed.
"Shinji what are you screaming about?" Hiyori said as she rubbed the tiredness out of her eyes to see why Hirako was screaming about. "Aiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!" She screamed out seeing them in bed. She immediately grabbed her sandal that was on the floor and began hitting Hirako.
"HEY STOP THAT!" Hirako yelled as he ran away from Hiyori.
"GET BACK HERE AND DIE PERVERT!" Hiyori yelled as she chased after them. Unbeknownst to them, Ichigo was laughing at the prank. He changed back to his human form, grabbed his phone and Shunpō'ed out of the Fifth Division.
Scene Change: Sixth Division
Ichigo arrived at the Sixth Division. Ichigo walked in and moved to Byakuya's office. Ichigo knocked on the door.
"Come in," Byakuya said as Ichigo slide the door open and entered.
"How is it going?" Ichigo asked. Byakuya let out a sigh. "Do you want to talk about it?" Ichigo asked. Byakuya nodded and led Ichigo to a private sitting room in Byakuya's office. "So, what is the issue," Ichigo asked.
"I… need some advice," Byakuya said.
"Sure," Ichigo said.
"As you know the Kuchiki Clan is one of the Four Great Noble families of Soul Society and due to this, I have a seat in the Central 46," Byakuya said. "Due to me being a Taichō, I am not allowed to sit on that seat so my Ojii-san, Kuchiki Ginrei is sitting on that seat," Byakuya said.
"Wait. Was he there when Aizen assassinated the old Central 46?" Ichigo asked.
"He was supposed to be there, but he had private Kuchiki issues going on, so he wasn't there at the time," Byakuya answered.
"I see. Please continue." Ichigo said.
"My Ojii-san informed me that the nobles will not accept the changes that you are implementing. My Ojii-san and the rest of Central 46 are planning to have their minions attack you." Byakuya said. "And he is going to order me and the entire Sixth Division to attack you."
"I see the problem now," Ichigo said, understanding the problem.
"I do not know what to do. Should I listen to Ojii-san or not?" Byakuya said.
"What does your heart say," Ichigo asked.
"My heart?" Byakuya question.
"What does Byakuya the Taichō of Sixth Division want to do?" Ichigo asked.
"I… don't want to attack you," Byakuya admitted.
"Good," Ichigo said as he stood up. "Byakuya show me where the Central 46 is located at," Ichigo said. Byakuya stood up and the two Shunpō'ed out of the Sixth Division.
Scene Change: Central 46 Compound
Ichigo and Byakuya Shunpō'ed to the outside of the Central 46 Compound. Standing guard was four Inner Court Troop, one of the five branches of the Onmitsukidō. When the four Inner Court Troop noticed the two, all four bowed and return to a standing position. "Hello, Ichigo-sama and Kuchiki-Taichō." Guards #1 said.
"Hello, Guard. I wish to see Central 46." Ichigo said.
"I am sorry, but we were instructed not to allow anyone to enter." Guards #2 said.
"I see," Ichigo said. "Then I will make this quick," Ichigo said as he knocked out all four of the guards. Byakuya looked at him with slight confusion. "If they allowed me to enter and I don't manage to end the Central 46, they will be branded as a traitor and it might make this worse," Ichigo said. Byakuya nodded in understanding and the two enter Central 46 Compound. Ichigo and Byakuya walked down a set of stairs before reaching the Underground Assembly Hall. Ichigo noticed that four more guards were guarding the door. Ichigo shunpō'ed over and knocked all four of them out. Ichigo kicked the door down and entered the Underground Assembly Hall. He walked in to see that instead of 46 members were present, only 10 were present.
"How dare you enter this room without our permission!" One of the nobles said. Ichigo rolled his eyes.
"Plain disrespect." Another noble said.
"Silence." Another noble said. Ichigo could tell this person is likely the judge selected from the remaining nobles. "Kurosaki Ichigo." The judge said.
"It's a Kurosaki-Yamamoto Ichigo." Ichigo corrected. Before the other nobles could interject. The judge responded.
"I apologize." The judge said. "Kurosaki-Yamamoto Ichigo, the Central 46 here demand to know why you are instigating these changes when you do not have authority to do so." The judge said.
"Simply because I can," Ichigo said.
"What do you mean 'simply because I can'." The judge asked.
"During the battle with Yūhabahha, Yūhabahha managed to permanently injure the Soul King. Once I managed to end Yūhabahha, the Soul King chose me to take over as the King of Souls." Ichigo said.
"LIES!" Another noble said. All the nobles began to bicker among themselves all agreeing with the first noble.
"SILENCE!" The judges yelled out. "While the reports from all Sōtaichō Yamamoto is important and read, we cannot use that report as evidence based on your family relationship with Yamamoto- Sōtaichō." The judge explained.
"I see," Ichigo said. "Since my word and the Sōtaichō's words are not accepted, then I must do it formally," Ichigo said as he walked towards the center of the room and stand in the center of the Central 46's symbol. Ichigo flared up his reiatsu and spoke to the remaining Central 46. "By my divine decree as King of Souls, I hereby disband the Central 46 and strip all remaining 10 nobles of their noble status," Ichigo said. The Central 46's symbol glowed violet before changing into another symbol. The Black Octagon of the Central 46 changed into a rhombus with four flowers in the center.
"The… the symbol of the Soul King!" One of the Nobles cried out recognizing the symbol.
"YOU CAN'T!" Another noble cried.
"I can," Ichigo said. "You have twenty-four hours to vacate the Seijōtōkyorin," Ichigo said and left the Central 46 followed by Byakuya. The two Shunpō'ed out of the Central 46.
Scene Change: Sixth Division: Byakuya's Private Room
Ichigo and Byakuya appeared back in Byakuya's private room; both were laughing.
"I can't believe you did that to all of them. Did you see their face!" Byakuya laughed.
"I know it was funny. Not as funny seeing you laugh." Ichigo said.
"True," Byakuya said as he regained his bearing. "So… now that you pretty much destroyed any power that most of the Nobles have… what is the Sixth Division's job?" Byakuya asked.
"Your special job is still relations with the Nobles," Ichigo said. "Essentially, you and your division are the floodgates against Noble's corruption," Ichigo said.
"I see," Byakuya said. Byakuya didn't need to look further to see the corruption of the Central 46. "Why did you pick my division?" Byakuya asked.
"At first is because you know the ins and outs of the Nobles since you are after all the current Head of the Kuchiki Clan," Ichigo said.
"I see," Byakuya said.
"I also know that behind that mask is someone who cares for others," Ichigo said as he thought about the times where Byakuya showed he cares for others especially when Byakuya asked for Ichigo's help.
"I understand your decision and thank you for trusting me," Byakuya said.
"No problem. Do you have any other issues?" Ichigo asked.
"At this time no, I don't," Byakuya said.
"Ok then," Ichigo said as he Shunpō'ed out of Byakuya's private office.
Scene Change: Twelfth Division
Ichigo shunpō'ed over to the Twelfth Division to see everyone at work typing something down or making notes of various experiments. Ichigo walked past them and bumped into someone; knocking the person down Ichigo looked to see it was Nemu, the Fukutaichō of Twelfth Division.
"Sorry," Ichigo said as he noticed that various paperwork that Nemu was caring was on the floor. "Here let me help with that," Ichigo said as he used the wind to gather all the paperwork into a neat stack in his left hand and lowered his right hand for Nemu.
"Thank you Ichigo-sama," Nemu said as she took Ichigo's hand and pulled herself up. "Is there anything I can assist you with Ichigo-sama?" Nemu asked.
"Do you know where Urahara is right now?" Ichigo asked.
"Urahara-Taichō is currently in the Taichō's office going over various paperwork," Nemu answered. "I about to go there right now to give him these files," Nemu said.
"Alright then let's go," Ichigo said as he hands back Nemu the files. So, the two walked towards the Taichō's office. Nemu knocked on the door, a few seconds later, they heard Urahara reply.
"Come in!" Urahara said. Ichigo and Nemu opened the door to see paperwork all organized and placed in multiple stacks on the floor right next to the office's wall. Ichigo noticed that Urahara's hair is standing up.
"Any issues?" Ichigo asked.
"Oh, there is a lot of issues with this division," Urahara said.
"What happened?" Ichigo asked as he summoned a notepad and pen.
"First off, I noticed that after I took the census of the current members of the Twelfth Division, it was even lower than I estimated so I decided to look at previous census that every captain was supposed to do. I looked at those reports to see that they are oddly the same number ever since Kurotsuchi became Taichō of Twelfth Division." Urahara said as he slides the Census paperwork reports place the reports down, Urahara continued. "So, I then went to Fifth Division and Shin'ō Academy to obtain the reports which stated how many students of each graduating class joined the Twelfth Division," Urahara said as he passed those reports to Ichigo. "According to the math, the Twelfth Division gets about 3 to 5 new members each year and yet the Division Census remains the same for every decade. I believe that Kurotsuchi was purposely adjusting the numbers of the census, but I do not know why." Urahara said.
"It is because he used the 'useless' subordinates for his experiment," Nemu said. Ichigo and Urahara looked at Nemu.
"I see," Urahara said.
"Well one issue down, what is the next one?" Ichigo asked.
"The Twelfth Division's technology is so old!" Urahara complained.
"It is isn't it," Ichigo said.
"I am planning to bring technology from my shop over to update this," Urahara said.
"I want a report of what technology you are planning to bring to update the Twelfth Division," Ichigo said.
"Roger," Urahara said.
"While you do that, I want you two to work on these ideas," Ichigo said.
"New ideas," Urahara asked.
"The first one is developing a sensor," Ichigo said.
"A sensor? There is one for Soul Society." Urahara replied.
"What about the Seireitei?" Ichigo asked.
"At the time, the idea of a sensor in the Seireitei was rejected due to Shinigami patrolling the area," Urahara said.
"And yet, five Ryoka managed to break in the Seireitei and evade the entire Gotei 13 for about a week," Ichigo commented.
"So, what is this sensor idea you want me to look into?" Urahara asked.
"Instead of one big sensor that covers the entire Soul Society, have many little ones covering a smaller area," Ichigo suggested.
"By doing so, it significantly weakens the weak points in the sensors," Urahara concluded. "What about the patrols?" Urahara asked.
"Those patrols will be done but, the members will have communication with the people who are managing the sensor to alert the patrols of enemy invasion," Ichigo said.
"I see. Where would these people manage the sensor?" Urahara asked.
"It would likely be here in the Twelfth Division and likely the Second Division," Ichigo replied.
"Smart idea," Urahara replied. "I will get you those reports as soon as I can," Urahara said.
"King. It's faint but I can sense Hollows here."Zangetsu said.
"What?" Ichigo replied.
"I can sense it beyond his wall maybe a secret passageway?" Zangetsu guessed.
"I will ask," Ichigo said. Ichigo turned to Nemu. "Nemu did Kurotsuchi experiment on any hollows here?" Ichigo asked.
"How did you know?" Nemu asked.
"What!" Urahara and Ichigo yelled in surprise.
"Kurotsuchi managed to capture a few Arrancars when we were in Hueco Mundo and experimented on them," Nemu admitted.
"Show us," Ichigo ordered. Nemu walked over behind the Taichō's deck and pushed on the wall. One of the panels pushed in. The wall right next to the secret panel moved up; revealing a secret passageway. Nemu walked down followed by Ichigo and Urahara. They arrived in a sealed room.
"I cannot take you further. Only Kurotsuchi knows the password to this room." Nemu said.
"Let me try something," Ichigo said. Ichigo placed his hand on the keypad. Ichigo focused a pinch of reiatsu towards his hand. "Ō no meirei, Aita." [King's Order, Open.] Ichigo said. The number pad glowed purple for a few seconds. Suddenly they heard a beep and the door opened. Ichigo, Nemu, and Urahara walked in to see four bodies floating in some type of liquid. Ichigo recognized one of them. One of the floating bodies was an Arrancar that Ichigo fought with when he invaded Las Noches. "Arrancars," Ichigo said. Urahara walked towards one of the monitors.
"Based on these readings, these Arrancars are alive," Urahara said.
"I think something was added to them," Ichigo said.
"What makes you say that?" Urahara asked.
"All of their bodies have surgery scars," Ichigo said. Urahara looked at the Arrancars and noticed that they all have similar position surgery scars. "I want you to look through Kurotsuchi and report to me immediately on what Kurotsuchi did to them," Ichigo ordered.
"Right," Urahara said. "Nemu can you leave for one second, I have something private to ask of Ichigo," Urahara asked. Nemu complied and left the room. Urahara immediately cast a variety of privacy kidō in the secret lab.
"So, is this about your contract with me?" Ichigo asked.
"It is. When you assign the Thirteenth Division International Relations, it made sense that you will seek an alliance with the Devils, Fallen Angels and Angels first and later seek alliances with other Fractions." Urahara said. "Since my knowledge of them will slowly be obsolete, I request we rewrite or edit the contract," Urahara asked.
"I will take care of that when I unseal the dimension," Ichigo said.
"Ok then," Urahara replied as he unsealed the secret lab. "Also, what is the password to the lab?" Urahara asked.
"When did I leave Karakura Town?" Ichigo replied as he shunpō'ed out.
Scene Change Thirteenth Division
Ichigo shunpō'ed to the Thirteenth Division. All of them are currently working on paperwork or reading a book. Ichigo walked over to Sentarō Kotsubaki.
"Yo," Ichigo said startling the person.
"K-K-Kurosaki-sama," Sentarō said before bowing to Ichigo. The rest of the division stopped working on paperwork or studying and began to bow towards Ichigo. Ichigo sighed.
"All of you get up," Ichigo said. Immediately everyone got up and stood at attention. All of you please resume you were doing." Ichigo said. Everyone returned to what they were doing. Ichigo looked at Sentarō. "So, what are all of your division doing right now if I could ask?" Ichigo asked.
"They are currently reading a copy of a book Kuchiki-fukutaichō acquired that discussed modern things in Japanese society," Sentarō reported as he presented the book to Ichigo. Ichigo grabbed the book and looked at it. Ichigo remembered making a copy of this book for Rukia so that she wasn't that lost in the World of the Living.
"I see," Ichigo said as he handed Sentarō back his book. "Do you know where Rukia is currently?" Ichigo asked.
"She should be in Taichō's office," Sentarō reported.
"Thank you," Ichigo said. "For now, continue doing what you are doing," Ichigo said as he enters Division, looking for Rukia. Ichigo walked towards the Taichō's office and knocked on the door. He could hear someone slamming paperwork on the table before stomping towards the door.
"Sentarō. Didn't I tell you to inform the entire division not to-" Rukia said before realizing Sentarō wasn't the one who just knocked on the door, it was Ichigo. "Ichigo-sama," Rukia said.
"Hello. May I come in?" Ichigo asked.
"Sure," Rukia said as she moved from the door and Ichigo walked in. Ichigo could see that Rukia was working on paperwork base on the stacks of paperwork on the ground near the desk. "So, what are you here for?" Rukia asked.
"I am coming around checking each division to see how they currently handling their new responsibilities," Ichigo said.
"I see," Rukia said. Ichigo could tell there was a lot of tension right now.
"I noticed that you gave them a copy of the book that I gave you," Ichigo commented.
"So?" Rukia said as she continued working on paperwork. Ichigo sighed and decided to ask her directly.
"What is the problem Rukia," Ichigo asked.
"Problem… PROBLEM!" Rukia yelled as she slammed the paperwork down and glared at Ichigo. Ichigo quickly cast a privacy kidō around the office. "I HAVE A FEW PROBLEMS WITH YOU ICHIGO!"
"Rukia calm down," Ichigo said. Rukia took a deep breath and sat back down. "What is the first problem," Ichigo asked.
"The first one is performing that surgery on Ukitake-Taichō. Why did you need to do it in that fashion?" Rukia said.
"I needed to perform the surgery on Ukitake like that because of personal reasons," Ichigo answered. Rukia glared at Ichigo. "It is Ukitake's reason. Not mine." Ichigo clarified.
"Ok. My second reason is the fact you had your powers and pretended to hide it from us." Rukia said. "It made us feel so guilty ever since that letter," Rukia said.
"It is true that I now had access to my powers but for the first 18 months, I did not have access to my powers. During that entire time, none of you came to check on me." Ichigo said.
"But we couldn't!" Rukia countered.
"Right… it not as if you have some sort of body your spirit could possess for you to interact with the living." Ichigo countered. Rukia looked guilty about it. "Any other problems?"
"It is about my old Zanpakutō. According to Kioku Keshigomu, you were there to take Shirayuki so that Kioku Keshigomu to become my Zanpakutō. Is this true?" Rukia asked.
"Why don't you ask Shirayuki herself," Ichigo said as he summoned Shirayuki.
"Hello Rukia." Shirayuki said.
"Shirayuki!" Rukia said.
"What do you want Rukia?" Shirayuki asked.
"Why did you join Ichigo?" Rukia asked.
"If I didn't join Ichigo, I would have faded from existence," Shirayuki said.
"What?" Rukia said.
"When you were badly injured from the Quincy attack, your friends Homura and Shizuka founded your injured body," Shirayuki said. "From there, they pushed their reiatsu into your body to attempt to heal it. What they ended up doing was pushing themselves into your mindscape. The two saw me and we ended up fighting. Their desire to help you against my desire to survive." Shirayuki said.
"What happened? Rukia asked.
"Ichigo happened," Shirayuki said. "Ichigo somehow was able to enter your mindscape and managed to rescue me and allowed myself to become his Zanpakutō and allowed Homura and Shizuka to become your Zanpakutō," Shirayuki said and returned to Ichigo's mindscape.
"I see…" Rukia replied.
"Rukia," Ichigo said. Rukia looked up at Ichigo. "I want you to tell the Vizards to meet me at Sōkyoku Hill tomorrow," Ichigo said.
"Why?" Rukia asked.
"I want to see how strong you are and help the Vizards become true Hybrids," Ichigo said.
"I will spread the message," Rukia said. With that, Ichigo shunpō'ed out of the barracks.
Scene Change: Second Division
Ichigo appeared outside of the Second Division. Ichigo walked past the gate and immediately a squad of Onmitsukidō members appeared and took a knee and bowed to Ichigo.
"Ichigo-sama, how may we be of service to you?" One of the Onmitsukidō asked. Ichigo thought about it for a second before replying.
"I need four of you," Ichigo said. A few seconds later, only four Onmitsukidō members remained. "I need four of you to send this message to Taichō of Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth to meet me at this location," Ichigo said as he handed the four Onmitsukidō members the note. With that, the Onmitsukidō members shunpō'ed away. Ichigo walked inside the Barracks until Ichigo reached the Taichō's office. Ichigo knocked on the door.
"Come in," Yoruichi said as Ichigo opened the door. Ichigo could see Yoruichi working on paperwork. "Hey Ichigo," Yoruichisaid.
"Hey. How is everything going?" Ichigo asked.
"Good. Why do you ask?" Yoruichi replied.
"I am currently going to every Taichō and asking them how the new integration is coming along," Ichigo said.
"It is fine since the Second Division and the Onmitsukidō already integrated beforehand," Yoruichi answered.
"I see," Ichigo said. "Yoruichi, could I ask you something," Ichigo asked.
"Sure," Yoruichi replied.
"In two days, can you start training me in Shunkō?" Ichigo asked.
"Shunkō?" Yoruichi questioned.
"Yes. Shunkō." Ichigo replied.
"Sure," Yoruichi said. "Before I start training you in Shunkō, I need to test your Hakuda skills," Yoruichi replied.
"Sure. See you in two days." Ichigo said before using Shunpō and leaving Yoruichi's office.
"It seems Ichigo is faster than I could imagine. He might even be faster than me." Yoruichi thought as she resumed working on paperwork. Listening from a secret passageway, Suì-Fēng fumed at the thought of someone dare steal Yoruichi from her.
"King of Souls or not… no one dares steal my Yoruichi-sama from me." Suì-Fēng thought as left from her secret passageway.
Scene Change
Ichigo shunpō'ed out of the Second Division and to a ramen shop Ichigo saw as he shunpō'ed around the Seireitei. The ramen shop is one of those corner shops. It's called Ramen Ichiraku. Ichigo walked in and was greeted by an old man and a young girl. "Hello welcome to Ramen Ichiraku." The young girl said.
"Hello, can I get a table for five," Ichigo said.
"Sure." The young girl said as she guided Ichigo to an open table. A few seconds later, Iba, Kyōraku, Kensei, and Toshiro entered the ramen shop. The two employees were shocked in seeing four Taichōs entering the ramen shop. Before they could get out of there shock, Ichigo raised his hand.
"Hey over here," Ichigo said. The four Taichōs noticed Ichigo and walked over to Ichigo's table.
"What did you need us for?" Kensei asked.
"Eat first then discuss business," Ichigo said as the girl came by and handed out the menu. Everyone ordered their item. In a few minutes, the girl returned with everyone's order. She placed them on the table and pushed the cart back, everyone took a bite out of the ramen. The owner and his daughter silently prayed that the Taichōs would like their food. Two seconds later, all five of them began to devour the ramen; as if this ramen was the last thing they would eat. The owner and his daughter silently cheered that the Taichōs loved their ramen. Once it appears that the Taichōs were done with their bowl of Ramen, the chef and owner walked over to the table.
"Hello. How was your meal?" He asked.
"It was surprisingly good," Ichigo said.
"The best thing I had for a long time," Toshiro said.
"If I wasn't a Taichō, I would apprentice under you," Kensei said.
"Delicious," Iba said.
"It would go great with sake," Kyōraku said.
"So, the bill…" Ichigo said.
"It's on the house!" The owner said.
"But…" Ichigo said.
"Please spread the word about Ramen Ichiraku." The owner said.
"As you wish," Ichigo said. The owner left the table full of joy. "Now that we finished eating, let's get started," Ichigo said. The four-captain nodded. "Now then, Iba, how is the Seventh Division," Ichigo asked.
"The Seventh Division is still mourning for the loss of Komamura-Taichō," Iba said.
"I see," Ichigo said. "As of this moment, until another candidate is found, you will take charge of the Seventh Division," Ichigo said.
"Yes, sir!" Iba said.
"Now then, Kyōraku how is the status of the Eighth Division?" Ichigo asked.
"Its…" Kyōraku said. "Going well?" Kyōraku replied.
"Well?" Ichigo said. "Let me ask your Fukutaichō then," Ichigo said as he summoned a hell butterfly and sent it over to the Eighth Division.
"No!" Kyōraku said as he tried to stop the hell butterfly. Ichigo summoned the Chains of Hell and had them wrapped around Kyōraku. Kyōraku struggled to get out of the chains.
"Kyōraku don't bother," Ichigo said. Kyōraku sighed in defeat and accepted his fate. "While we wait for Kyōraku's Fukutaichō, let's continue," Ichigo said.
"The only issue my Division has is not enough Shinigami, like everyone else right now," Kensei said.
"I see. For now, we cannot solve that right now since we many of the souls in the Rukongai were killed off during the Quincy Invasion." Ichigo said. From the entrance of the ramen shop, Ichigo could feel killing intent. Ichigo wasn't the only one who could feel it. Everyone at the table could feel the killing intent. However, that killing intent was directed towards a certain Taichō wrapped in chains. Nanao and Lisa entered the ramen shop. Before the employees could greet the two, Ichigo called her.
"Nanao and Lisa over here," Ichigo said. The two looked to see Ichigo waving his hand while surrounded by Iba, Kensei, Toshiro, and Kyōraku who is still wrapped in chains.
"Hello Ichigo-sama," Nanao said.
"Hey Ichigo," Lisa said.
"Hello, ladies. Do you want to eat before we discuss business?" Ichigo asked.
"Will Kyōraku will still be here?" Nanao said, glaring at her Taichō.
"Yes, Kyōraku will still be here and ready for you two to torment," Ichigo replied.
"Sure," Lisa said as Ichigo signaled the server to come with two menus. Lisa and Nanao ordered their ramen and began eating it quietly. Ichigo could tell that they loved their ramen.
"Anyways…" Ichigo said resuming the discussion. "Toshiro, any issues on your side?" Ichigo asked.
"Other than Matsumoto refusing to do paperwork and the need for more Shinigami," Toshiro answered.
"I see…" Ichigo said. "Normally I would not get involved with this issue but, why does Matsumoto do this?" Ichigo asked.
"What?" Toshiro asked.
"I know that Isshin was the Taichō of Tenth Division before you and how did he deal with her?" Ichigo asked.
"… Now that I am thinking about it, the roles were reversed for them." Toshiro said. "Isshin would skate away from the paperwork and Matsumoto would hunt him down while I did the paperwork," Toshiro said.
"Maybe you should talk to her," Ichigo said.
"Ok," Toshiro said. With that Ichigo looked at Lisa and Nanao just finished their ramen.
"Now then ladies, how is the Eighth Division coming along?" Ichigo asked.
"It is somewhat bad," Nanao said. "Due to Kyōraku's relax nature and his constant desire to drink, the Eighth Division overall is not ready for the special duty that you assigned for this Division," Nanao said.
"Is this something recent or recurring problem?" Ichigo asked.
"It is something of a recurring problem," Nanao admitted.
"I see. Hypothetically, if I demote Kyōraku from Taichō status and promote Lisa into Taichō status, do you think you can fix all the problems that Kyōraku caused while he was a Taichō?" Ichigo asked. Lisa and Nanao were shocked for a few seconds.
"Is…is that possible?" Lisa asked.
"It is possible. I just need to ask Genryūsai beforehand." Ichigo said. Suddenly the two girls tackled Ichigo and began to hug him
"THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!" They chanted. Kensei was amused at Lisa's reaction. Toshiro was quite surprised at seeing Nanao act like that. Iba just stood there. Kyōraku sighed and accepted his fate. Once the girls were done, they let Ichigo go.
"For right now, return to your duties while I go talk to Genryūsai," Ichigo said as he stood up. Ichigo shifted the chains so that it wrapped around Kyōraku's body. With that Ichigo grabbed the wrapped up Kyōraku and shunpō'ed out of the ramen shop.
Scene Change: First Division
Ichigo appeared outside of the First Division with the chained up Kyōraku behind him. Ichigo walked through the First Division until Ichigo reached Taichō's office. Ichigo knocked on the door.
"Come in," Genryūsai said. Ichigo slide the door open and entered. "Hello, Ichigo. What did Kyōraku do this time?" Genryūsai asked.
"Nanao-Fukutaichō and I feel that Kyōraku is unfit to be the Taichō of the Eighth Division," Ichigo said.
"I see… So, if I do demote Kyōraku from the Eighth Division, who would replace him?" Genryūsai asked.
"Well, Lisa said that she is willing to become Taichō of the Eighth Division," Ichigo said.
"Ok then. What about Kyōraku?" Genryūsai asked.
"Since you do not have a replacement fukutaichō yet, let's make Kyōraku your new fukutaichō," Ichigo said. Kyōraku was shocked at what Ichigo was planning to do to him.
"Very well. I will call for a meeting for this to be changed." Genryūsai said as he summoned Hell Butterflies and instructed them to tell the other Taichō and Fukutaichō to meet for a meeting in an hour. "Okikiba!" Genryūsai said.
"Yes, Sōtaichō -sama?" Okikiba said as he shunpō'ed to Genryūsai's office. Take Kyōraku to the currently empty Fukutaichō office." Genryūsai ordered.
"Yes, Sōtaichō-sama!" Okikiba as he grabbed the chained up Kyōraku and shunpō'ed him away.
"Is there anything else you need Ichigo?" Genryūsai asked.
"How is the division coming along with the new special duty?" Ichigo asked.
"It is going very well due to the accurate records that's was kept," Genryūsai said.
"Ok then. I am going to steal the Vizards tomorrow to train them for a bit." Ichigo said.
"Very well," Genryūsai said. "Anything else?" Genryūsai asked.
"With the Seventh Division currently without a Taichō, I was thinking of getting Love to return as the Taichō of Seventh Division," Ichigo said.
"If he is willing to… that is fine." Genryūsai said.
"Once I meet up with Tessai, he may ask for Hachigen to be allowed to return to the Kidō Corps," Ichigo mentioned.
"I will also allow it if Tessai requests it," Genryūsai said.
"Great," Ichigo said. "Do you know where the Kidō Corps's headquarters are at?" Ichigo asked.
"It is near the center of the Seireitei," Genryūsai said. "
The one that looks like a black tower?" Ichigo asked.
"Yes, that one," Genryūsai said.
"Thank you," Ichigo said. "I'll see you at the meeting," Ichigo said as he shunpō'ed away.
Scene Change: Kidō Corps's Headquarters
Ichigo shunpō'ed until Ichigo arrived at a large black tower. It looked like a large single piece of Seki-Seki stone with a pyramid top on the top of the tower. (1) Ichigo walked to the base of the tower.
"Halt who goes there!" One of Kidō Corp's members said.
"I am Kurosaki Ichigo. I am here to see Tessai." Ichigo said. All the Kidō Corp's members immediately bowed towards Ichigo.
"I am sorry for bothering you Ichigo-sama." A Kidō Corp's members said. "I will notify Shirei-kan [Commander] immediately." A few seconds later Ichigo could see Tessai walking down from the Kidō Corp Headquarters wearing the standard Shinigami robes with an ornate dark blue robe with a large upturned collar and the symbol of the Kidō Corps on it. He also carried a shakujō.
"Hello Kurosaki-dono." Tessai said.
"Hello, Tessai. May we talk in your office?" Ichigo asked.
"Sure," Tessai said as he guides Ichigo to his office. Ichigo and Tessai sat down as Tessai activated a privacy kidō. "What is going on?"
"I am just checking on all the divisions to see how they are right now," Ichigo said.
"I see," Tessai said. "Many of the Kidō Corps' members are happy that their Shirei-kan returned," Tessai answered.
"So, you are called Shirei-kan instead of Taichō?" Ichigo asked.
"Correct," Tessai said.
"Anyways, I am going to ask all the Vizards to take a position in the new Gotei 14. And I wanted to ask you if you want Hachi back." Ichigo asked.
"Want… Hachi… back?" Tessai said. "Of course, I want Hachi back!" Tessai shouted. Then he realized what he did. "Sorry, Kurosaki-dono." Tessai apologized.
"No problem Tessai. I expected this reaction from you." Ichigo said. "Where is Hachi right now?" Ichigo asked.
"He is currently helping me rebuild the Kidō Corp right now," Tessai said.
"Can you call him over?" Ichigo asked.
"Sure," Tessai said as he deactivated the Kidō Barrier. "Hachi!" Tessai yelled out. A minute later, Ichigo could hear someone coming.
"Yes, Shirei-kan?" Hachi said. "Hello, Ichigo."
"Hello Hachi," Ichigo replied.
"Hachi do you want to join the Gotei 14 and resume your previous position?" Ichigo asked.
"Really?" Hachi asked as he looked at Tessai.
"I do want you formally back with us," Tessai replied.
"Then I formally accept your invite," Hachi said.
"Good," Ichigo said to Hachi. "Tessai did you get Genryūsai's message about the upcoming meeting?" Ichigo asked.
"I did," Tessai said.
"Make sure you bring Hachi then," Ichigo said.
"Ok," Tessai said.
"See you two at the meeting," Ichigo said as he shunpō'ed away.
Scene Change: Eighth Division
Ichigo walked through the Eighth Division. Ichigo ignored all the girls watching him. Ichigo eventually arrived at the Fukutaichō's office and knocked on the door.
"Come in," Nanao said. Ichigo walked in to see Nanao and Lisa working on paperwork.
"Hello Ichigo-sama," Nanao said.
"Hello Ichigo," Lisa said.
"Hello ladies," Ichigo said. "I'm just letting you know that Genryūsai allowed Lisa's promotion to Taichō," Ichigo said. Lisa and Nanao rushed over and hugged Ichigo. Once the hug was over, Ichigo continued. "Lisa, do you know where Love is right now?" Ichigo asked.
"Last I heard is that Love is over by the Seventh Division helping out the Seventh and mourning for the loss of Komamura since he knew Komamura when he was still a Taichō," Lisa said.
"Thank you," Ichigo said.
"Are you going to invite him back as the Seventh's Taichō?" Lisa asked.
"I am," Ichigo replied.
"Ok then," Lisa said.
"See you at the meeting," Ichigo said as he Shunpō'ed away.
Scene Change: Seventh Division
Ichigo shunpō'ed over to see a Love reading manga while sitting down on a bench. "Hello Love," Ichigo said.
"Hey, Ichigo." Love said as he puts down the comic book. "What can I help you with?" Love asked.
"I was wondering if you wanted to take over the Seventh Division again," Ichigo said.
"Become a Taichō again…" Love said as he looked up. "I don't know…" Love said. "Are all the remaining Vizards getting this offer.
"Yes. Hirako and Hiyori are already with Fifth Division. Rose is already Taichō of the Third Division. Kensei and Mashiro are with the Ninth Division. Lisa is going to replace Kyōraku as Taichō of the Eighth Division. Finally, Hachi is willing to return to the Kidō Corps." Ichigo said.
"Alright then. You want all the Vizards back with the Gotei you got them all back." Love said.
"Thanks," Ichigo said. "So, in a little bit, we are going to have a meeting with both Taichō and Fukutaichō will be present. There we will announce the remaining Vizard's return." Ichigo said.
"Very well see you then." Love said as he got back to reading his comic. Ichigo shunpō'ed back to Genryūsai's office.
Scene Change: Genryūsai's office
Ichigo shunpō'ed to Genryūsai's office. "So, did you find the remaining Vizards?" Genryūsai asked.
"I did and all of them accepted the offer," Ichigo said.
"So Aikawa Love is going to be the Taichō of Seventh Division," Genryūsai said.
"Correct," Ichigo replied.
"So Yadōmaru Lisa is going to replace the Taichō of Eighth Division," Genryūsai said.
"Correct," Ichigo replied.
"So Ushōda Hachigen, is going to be the Fuku Shirei-kan [Vice Commander] of the Kidō Corp." Genryūsai said.
"Fuku shirei-kan is the term the Kidō Corps used as their Fukutaichō right?" Ichigo asked.
"Yes, it is," Genryūsai said.
"Then that is correct," Ichigo replied.
"Lastly…" Genryūsai said. "Kyōraku Shunsui will be demoted from Taichō of Eight Division and transferred to Fukutaichō of First Division," Genryūsai said.
"Correct," Ichigo said.
"Very well let's go to the meeting room," Genryūsai said. Ichigo and Genryūsai shunpō'ed to the Meeting Room.
Scene Change: Assembly Hall
Ichigo and Genryūsai appeared in the Assembly Hall. Genryūsai sat where he normally sat. Ichigo looked at the Hall.
"Why don't we change it a little," Ichigo said.
"How?" Genryūsai asked.
"Let's make it a round table," Ichigo said.
"What do you mean?" Genryūsai asked. Ichigo closed his eyes as he gathered up reishi in the air and began to create a set of tables and chairs. Ichigo opened his eyes and could see the table and chairs Ichigo designed were constructed correctly. There is a large round table and 29 chairs around the table. Fifteen chairs are close to the table. While behind fourteen of the fifteen chairs are another chair slightly angled to the right side of the inner set of chairs. On the back of each chair, there is a carving of each Division's Kanji on the top portion of the chair. Below the Kanji, there is another carving that identified which chair belonged to which rank. The only chair that was different is Ichigo's chair. That chair has the King of Soul's symbol on the top portion of the chair. Ichigo and Genryūsai quickly sat down. A few seconds later all the other Taichō and Fukutaichō began to flow in.
"The chairs are placed in clockwise order. The chairs nearest the table are the Taichō's chair and the ones behind towards the right side is the Fukutaichō's chair." Ichigo said. Everyone managed to find their seats. Even Ukitake showed up, with Isane's assistance. Lisa, Love, and Hachi showed up with cloaks covering their faces and body. Kyōraku was dragged here wrapped by the chains and covered up by a cloak.
"This Taichō and Fukutaichō meeting shall now commence," Genryūsai said as he slammed his cane down with a loud bang. Ichigo stood up.
"The first thing I want to talk about is this table," Ichigo said. "This table is a symbol of the Gotei 14. All of us have an apart in the new ruling body." Ichigo said. "We all carry one vote each for every new topic. I, King of Souls, abstain from voting unless it is a topic that I need to get involved with or a tiebreaker is needed." Ichigo said. Everyone nodded in understanding Ichigo's point. "Anyways, the first topic of discussion is allowing Aikawa Love and Ushōda Hachigen to return to their prior position," Ichigo said as Love and Hachi removed their cloaks. "We shall have a vote to see if this will happen," Ichigo said as he sat down. "Iba- Fukutaichō and Tessai Shirei-kan," Ichigo said. "Since this is matters that affect your divisions, your votes will be withheld," Ichigo said. Iba and Tessai nodded; understanding the situation. "Raise your hand if you wish to allow Aikawa Love and Ushōda Hachigen to return to their prior position," Ichigo said. Everyone raised their hand. "With 22 votes agreeing and 3 votes abstained, congratulations Aikawa Love and Ushōda Hachigen for being able to return your previous positions," Ichigo said as everyone clapped as Iba and Tessai presented the artifacts to show their position. Ichigo looked at Genryūsai and nodded towards him. Ichigo sat down as Genryūsai stood up.
"Next order of business is Ichigo-sama and Nanao-Fukutaichō wish to demote Kyōraku-Taichō from his position of Taichō," Genryūsai said as Nanao stood up and pulled out a large stack of papers.
"What I have here is a written testimony from each surviving member of the Eighth Division," Nanao said as she placed the papers on the table. "Each of those testimonies contains acts of sexual harassment and sexual assaults that Kyōraku-Taichō has committed when he was drunk," Nanao said. "Not only that, but Kyōraku-Taichō would also use his powers to give all of his Seated Officers more paperwork so that Kyōraku-Taichō could disappear to the Rukongai or hide from us to recover from his handover," Nanao said. Everyone is shocked that Kyōraku would do something like that; drunken or not drunken. "I hope that this body makes the right choice," Nanao said as she sat down. Ichigo nodded to Genryūsai as he sat down.
"We have heard from Nanao-Fukutaichō's side of this case. Let's here Kyōraku's side of this story." Ichigo said as he pulled Kyōraku towards the table and pulled off the cloak. "You have heard Nanao-Fukutaichō's statement. What is your response?" Ichigo asked.
"I admit that I may have done this before… but look at the efforts I have done to change." Kyōraku said.
"What change!" Lisa said as she pulled off her cloak. "You were like this before Nanao became your Fukutaichō!" Lisa shouted. "I remember the times where you tried to grope me and then threaten to add more paperwork for me to deal with if I attempted to inform the Sōtaichō of your actions," Lisa shouted. "I know a few of your Seated and Unseated Officers who committed suicide because you threatened to give them more work unless they 'service you'," Lisa shouted. Ichigo walked over and hugged her and began to pat her on the back, calming her down. Ichigo created a chair for Lisa and allowed her to sit on the right side of Ichigo.
"Kyōraku-Taichō do you have a response to Lisa's testimony?" Ichigo asked.
"I do," Kyōraku said.
"Go ahead," Ichigo said.
"This vote is biased against me," Kyōraku said. "Ichigo captured me and allowed me no time to prepare for this." Kyōraku said, "So technically only you Ichigo could vote for this case." Kyōraku said.
"None the less, we now have a stalemate," Ichigo said.
"I have an idea. Instead of you arguing right now. Let's settle it in combat." Kenpachi said.
"That is a clever idea," Ichigo said everyone looked at Ichigo crazy. "Bear with me on this. Since a vote will not be able to be done, we shall do it by combat it shall be me versus Kyōraku-Taichō." Ichigo said.
"It is not fair." Suì-Fēng interrupted. "You were single-handedly able to defeat something that the entire Gotei couldn't," Suì-Fēng said.
"Your point?" Ichigo asked.
"I will join Kyōraku." Suì-Fēng said.
"As you wish. We will commence Trial by Combat. I will fight against both Kyōraku-Taichō and Suì-Fēng-Fukutaichō to make it fairer." Ichigo proposed.
"Agree!" Suì-Fēng said before anyone else can comment.
"Very well then, we shall have this trial by combat outside on First Division's Training area," Genryūsai said. "Tessei Shirei-kan, please get your best Kidō Masters and assist in setting up a barrier for this trial by combat," Genryūsai ordered.
"Very well," Tessai said as he shunpō'ed away. Everyone else Shunpō'ed to the First Division's Training Field.
(1) Look up Washington Monument; instead of white, it is black.