Chapter 6.

˝Please take this to the store room and label them correctly this time!˝- Oda said and rubbed her temples. It was her first day and she had basically taken control over the lab. Shinigami were rushing by her orders and a content buzzing was heard.

Work and a steady rhythm, just how she liked it.

˝Oda-san, we're ready˝- Akon came and bowed.

˝There's no need for that, I should be doing that. Shall we?˝- Oda smiled and tuned in. Everyone was alarmed and watched closely. Good, she could give a good impression then.

˝First we soak the zanpakuto in sea salt to ionize it and then place it on an agar plate, while making sure every part of it is pressed firmly on the plate we pour a solution of organic substrates. This will be merged in a pod which will be then monitored˝- I conclude showing the experiment and turn to the shinigami in white robes ˝Any questions?˝

The crowd actually looked impressed and I can hear them as well, they're surprised that it's so easy. Most of them aren't thinking properly but merely staring at the pod.

Argh, not now. I internally groaned as a migraine pushed itself in my head – I've been using it too much. Maybe some air could do me good?

Slowly Oda walked to the garden behind the 12th division barracks and sat down, leaning on a tree. It was a beautiful peach tree, ready to blossom.

˝Why do trees in Seireitei bloom so often?˝

˝Because life here is a constant..more or less..˝- A familiar voice said. The richness and laziness of it couldn't be mistaken, Shunsui smiled at her and sat next to her sighing.

˝Oh so tired I see..˝

˝Being a Captain is hard work you know˝- The man pouted. ˝But you know...Jushiro asked me˝

˝It was to be expected of him, what did you tell him?˝

˝The truth˝

˝Oh˝

A soft breeze rustled in the tree above them. Oda closed her eyes and listened to the sound, the leaves fluttering and the soft sound of the wind.

˝How was at the 12th?˝

˝Same ol', Father is still a jackass with make up but the team seems good, they have good instincts and are hard workers. I like that. SO far I managed to save a lot of work and mistakes they have been doing. What do the others say about the 12th division?˝

˝Rude, weird and don't touch anything˝ - Shunsui replied which made Oda laugh.

˝I see..˝

˝Would you like to have dinner with me later?˝

˝Sharing a meal with you is what started my trouble Shunsui...˝

˝I do recall that my dear..well then I shall nap until you decide˝- He said and covered his face with his hat, relaxing on the tree trunk. Oda giggled at the sight and got up, dusting herself.

˝I shall go back to work then, as some should. I'll see you later˝- Oda said and returned to the lab. She had much work to do.