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Vengeance of the Arrancar
Chapter 2: A meeting of the 13, yes, 13 captains
World of the Living
"15 seconds… 15 seconds…" Ichigo moped.
"What's the matter with Ichigo-kun?" Orihime asked.
"Oh, he's just going through a phase…" Rukia said, laughing.
"I'm really glad you came back Rukia…"
"I had to. With all the commotion going on in the soul society, my brother almost begged me to leave so he could relax at home a little." Rukia said, smiling.
"Well, anyway I'm glad you're here."
"Thanks"
Soul Society
"5th squad, captain Hiruko Mitsubayshi, can you explain your behavior?" Captain Yamamoto asked.
"Yes, I can Captain General Yamamoto." Hiruko said, with a normal expression on his face for once. "But, first, may I ask where you heard this information?"
"Yes, you may. I heard it from two of the other captains." Yamamoto cleared his throat before continuing. "I heard it from 3rd squad captain Mukuro Mitsubayashi and 9th squad captain Kyosuke Mitsubayashi."
"Hey, Hiru-chan! You came back!" The little boy who was only a foot or two taller than Yachiru ran out of line and jumped on top of Hiruko.
"Yeah, I can't help but wonder if you had something to do with it."
"Maybe!" He said, grinning.
"Well Hiruko, maybe you should think next time you break the law."
"Shut it Kyosuke." Hiruko muttered. "And Mukuro, PLEASE GET OFF OF ME!"
"Okay Hiru-chan!" Mukuro said, grinning, taking his place in line.
"Hiruko Mitsubayashi, this court sentences you to guard duty and a reprimand on your record. Do you object to this sentencing?"
"No sir."
"Then, effective immediately, you are to report to the guard station against arrancar attacks for one week. This court is now adjourned." Yamamoto said, walking out the door to his private chambers
"Okay newbie, your job is to protect against attacks from invading arrancar."
Dammit, you wouldn't be saying that if you knew my rank. I have Old Man Yama to thank for that…
Flashback
"Oh, and one more thing… you are not to tell them of your rank. We will tell them that you are a new soul reaper, so don't tell them anything contrary to that, or I'll make it true." Yamamoto's threat lingered in the room much longer than he did, leaving a very disturbed captain.
Flashback End
"Oh, well, at least this won't be a difficult job…"
Several hours later…
"Okay newbie, you get night duty, so if any arrancar appear, either defeat them or come get us."
"Fine" Hiruko said, knowing full well that the arrancar would only attack at night, and knowing equally well that he wouldn't be calling any of them for assistance.
After they left, Hiruko turned around, and said "Well, they're gone, you can come out now."
As soon as the words left his mouth, the sky opened up and numerous arrancar came out of the portal.
"One… two… what, only eleven of you? And here I thought this job would be interesting… oh well, it might as well be interesting for you guys, anyway. For having the courage to face me in a fair fight and not fly past me, you get to die seeing something interesting."
As the arrancar leaped towards him, he said "Works great. You can blame Old Man Yama, since it's his fault that I'm so pissed off right now… Spread through the silent mist, Cegador Espejismo!"
Two or three minutes later…
"So,Hiru-chan, how was it?" Mukuro asked, smiling.
"Fine."
"Was releasing your sword after too long stressful on your body?"
"No, not really…"
"Why'd you do it, anyway? You could have taken that lot on without releasing your sword, right?"
"True, but my power is the kind that requires me to use it every now and then, or I lose my touch."
"Oh, Hiru-chan, I forgot to mention, right after you left, me, Kyo-chan, and Uki-chan filed a court case, so we managed to get you off the hook. We were looking for you for so long, but it took us till now to find you."
"You little brat…" Hiruko muttered, shaking his fist.
"So, now I'm off duty?" Hiruko asked.
"Nooot exactly." Mukuro said, smiling.
"Sigh…" Ichigo muttered, picking at his food.
"What's wrong, Ichigo? Do you have any problems with you love life? Don't worry, daddy is more than willing to give you any advice you may need!" Isshin shouted, grinning.
"No, it's nothing like that." Ichigo muttered, walking out the door.
"What's wrong, Ichigoooooooooo? Can't you talk to your daddy about this?!" Isshin shouted, running out after Ichigo.
"Crap! Don't follow me to school!" Ichigo shouted behind his back, running faster.
Isshin chased his son out across the street until he reached the park. He then stopped and let Ichigo go on his way.
"Isshin Kurosaki, correct?" Hiruko said, appearing behind him.
"Yes, and who are you?"
"My name is Hiruko Mitsubayashi." He stared at Isshins blank face for a second before continuing.
"That doesn't mean a damn to you, does it?" Hiruko asked.
"No. Should it?"
"Well, not the name, but who I am should." Hiruko said, pulling open the left side of his soul reaper shihaikusho.
"So, you're a Shindoji. I'm surprised that people like you still exist." Isshin said.
"Yes, you finally figured it out. And I would have to ask you to not pass on the information of shindoji to your son, Ichigo. You do know that even speaking about it is a criminal offense in the soul society. And I must ask that you pass that message on to your friend Kisuke Urahara, too."
"Fine, but you don't have to tell me. My son doesn't even know that I'm a soul reaper."
"Hmph. You're not that great a father, after all." Hiruko said, turning and walking away.
"Maybe. But I'm still a better father then yours." Isshin said.
The result was instantaneous. One second Hiruko was standing in front of Isshin, the next he had shunpo'd behind him and drew his sword.
"If you ever talk about my father again, I'll cut that head of yours off." Hiruko said, placing his sword at Isshins neck to ensure the threat would be carried out.
"Yes, but that would be against soul reaper protocol, to off a defenseless old man."
"True, but I could, say, cut off a limb or two."
"Really? Do you think an inexperienced brat like you would be able to do it?"
"Why don't we… find out?" Hiruko said.
"Sorry, but I have to take a rain check. I have to go meet with the Karakura General Hospital."
"Fine with me. I'm under orders anyway…"
"Well, I'll see you soon, kid." Isshin said, walking away.
"What's the matter Ichigo? Upset? Keigo asked, poking Ichigo's face.
"I'm just annoyed, that's all. My stupid father chased me halfway to school." Ichigo muttered.
"Come on, Ichigo! Cheer up! You want to make a good impression on our new transfer student, right?" Keigo asked.
"I don't really care."
"Come on, Ichigo! What if it's a hot girl! What then?!"
"Just leave me alone…" Ichigo muttered.
"Everyone, I'd like to introduce our new student. But first, sit down Keigo." Ms. Ochi said, glaring at Keigo.
"Y-yes ma'am!" Keigo said, rushing towards his seat.
"Okay, sorry for keeping you out there so long." Ms. Ochi said, smiling.
"Class, I'd like you to meet our new student, Hiruko Mitsubayashi."
Ichigo jerked his head up so fast he must have gotten whiplash.
Mukuro: Okay, sorry for the delay. I know this chapter was strange, but please deal. It's setting up a plot line.
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