Disclaimer: I do NOT own Naruto; Masashi Kishimoto does. I Do NOT own Bleach; Tite Kubo does.

***Warning: Spoilers for the current Manga and Anime; as of June 20, 2009.*

Authors Note: Names are in traditional Japanese style. Translations are at the bottom—please note I'm not going to put the translations at the bottom if I already have in a previous chapter.

Previously:

He sneered at him and drew the wooden sword Ikkaku kept with him. "I can't believe such a beautiful person such as you – sune-kusukin - would strike and unarmed woman."

Orochimaru stared at him strangely. "And who are you?" he asked.

Yumichika grinned savagely. "I'm Ayasegawa Yumichika; fifth seat of the Eleventh Division." He slashed the bokken in front of him. "Its common courtesy to give one's own name as well."

Orochimaru chuckled. "Ku ku ku; I am Orochimaru."


Chapter III

Fight! Yumichika and Ikkaku vs. Orochimaru

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Reaction of the Seireitei Part One

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Ikkaku mentally sighed as he sat back and watched Yumichika and this 'Orochimaru' go at it. 'Why can't I get a piece of the action?'

Flashback:

They carried the reiatsu detector given to all patrols to measure the potential to become Shinigami among souls; pointing it at random people. Ikkaku frowned as it came up negative again. He turned towards Yumichika only to find him ogling an exceptionally pale man. "Oi Yumichika; quit staring at the guy unless you want me to tell Zaraki-Taichō." When no response came he pointed the detector at the man. It beeped its result and his eyebrows rose; Laughing he called out again. "Yumichika, it's the guy we're looking…."

The rest of his sentence was cut off as they watched the pale man tap a woman's shoulder and witness her fall unconscious.

"Hey bastard!" Yumichika called out to him. "So you like picking on defenseless women huh? How about you fight me like a man?"

The man turned revealing pale white skin in a pure white kimono decorated with black and purple snakes. His black hair fell silkily around his face and to his shoulders. And although he wouldn't admit it; the man's sickly yellow serpentine eyes unnerved him.

Flashback End.

He settled into a relaxed crouch as the two began to circle each other.

Orochimaru narrowed his eyes as they circled around each other. The man this 'Yumichika' would dare to mock him by using a bokken instead of his own blade. He licked his lips in preparation as the man twitched his left foot signaling his intent to strike. He clenched his muscles just in time.

Yumichika thrust the bokken forward towards his stomach in a stabbing motion. Orochimaru slipped to his left and threw a feint punch and the man's midsection. Predictably he dodged to his right.

On the sidelines Ikkaku stood from his crouch and stared in fascination as this new soul gained a slight moral victory over Yumichika.

Orochimaru chuckled. "My, my; this is a fine blade isn't it?" He taunted holding up Yumichika's Zanpakutō. It gave off a small jolt of reiatsu as he examined it. It looked like an average katana with a purple hilt and bronze cross guard. But he could tell there was something off about the sword. It seemed to emanate its own energy. "And what makes this katana so special?"

Yumichika glared at him. "Give Fuji Kujaku back to me."

"Fuji Kujaku?" He questioned, getting closer to his conclusion. "You name your sword, it must be special then….But what makes it special?" he asked trolling for information as he dodged an enraged slice from Yumichika.

"Of course it's special you dunce. It's my Zanpakutō." Yumichika growled at him. He swung the bokken at Orochimaru's hand; intending to knock the blade out of it. So he was unprepared when Orochimaru knocked the bokken away with his Zanpakutō; slipping into his guard and holding it against his neck.

"Such humiliation;" Orochimaru sneered; "To be defeated with your own…Zanpakutō. Whatever that is."

Ikkaku decided to step in; shaking his head at Yumichika's embarrassing loss against a new soul. The entire division was sure to ridicule him over this. Readying his Zanpakutou he used Shunpo to flash behind Orochimaru. He lifted it and held it against Orochimaru's neck.

"I think that's quite enough."

Orochimaru froze as he felt the cold steel of Ikkaku's blade against his neck. 'Such speed…' He marveled at the man's abilities; quickly realizing that he was the stronger of the two opponents.

"Did you honestly think you could win?" Ikkaku questioned; sounding amused. "We're both high ranked members of the Eleventh division; fighting is what we do."

Orochimaru franticly worked his mind to find an acceptable outcome to this situation. "And what is the Eleventh Division?" he asked; biding his time.

Those in the street watching the spectacle sweatdropped. Ikkaku and Yumichika sported a look that was a cross between annoyed and shocked. Ikkaku was the first to voice his thoughts. "How can you not know what the Eleventh Division is?" he asked

Orochimaru paused. "It is because I just arrived here in Soul Society." He replied.

'Gotcha' Ikkaku confirmed his thoughts about the new arrival. "Well, don't worry; you'll find out about the divisions where you're going;" He grinned and punched Orochimaru in the back of his head; enhancing it with reiatsu. "The Shinōreijutsuin."

Orochimaru released Yumichika's blade as he fell unconscious; all thought leaving him.

By the end of the day word had spread throughout the Gotei Thirteen and Soul Society of a new soul who had bested the fifth seat of the Eleventh Division. It was unheard of for someone with no formal training to best a seated officer.

Yumichika's punishment for losing was twofold; having to fight the entirety of the Eleventh's seated officers and assigned clean up duty in the sewers. He appropriately cried for hours.

In his quarters Kurotsuchi Mayuri narrowed his eyes as he recalled what had been reported at the captain's meeting. Third-seat Madarame; and Fifth-seat Ayasegawa had both reported on his prowess in Hakuda; and his budding skills in hohō. His Zanjutsu couldn't be measured; but it was clear that this soul would become a top ranking member of the Gotei Thirteen. The Sōtaichō had deemed it of the utmost importance to have this soul properly trained.

This new soul that he had disregarded at first was proving most interesting.

"Nemu; start a file on this 'Orochimaru" he ordered and turned back to his work.

She nodded and left.

Zaraki Kenpachi watched with a withering glare as Yumichika currently fought against Yachiru. The fifth seat was visible worn and looked like he could collapse any second. Yachiru pouted when he wouldn't respond to her childish personality. Though having to face eighteen seated-officers along with the threat of facing the Captain still.

She slumped and swished a lock of bubblegum pink hair out of her eyes and turned to Kenpachi. "It's your turn Ken-chan; Yumi-Chan doesn't want to play." She hopped out of the ring and stood in front of him. "Give him hell Ken-chan."

Kenpachi grinned malevolently as he stepped into the ring and unsheathed his Zanpakutō.

Ukitake Jūshirō sat at his desk writing out orders to those that patrolled the human world. He absentmindedly pondered the new arrival. And wondered if he accept a position in the Academy or be regulated into The Nest of Maggots; where all those who pose a threat to Soul Society were placed in detention by the Second Division.

Sitting across from him Kyōraku Shunsui; his best friend sat sipping out of a bottle of sake.

"So what do you think of the kid; Jūshirō?" he asked.

Jūshirō looked up from stamping the paperwork to contemplate the question. "I believe he may spice up this dull afterlife."

"Too true Jūshirō; too true." Shunsui replied. He paused before grinning lecherously "Oh Nanao-chan~ why don't you help us 'spice up' our dull afterlife? Jūshirō blushed darkly and sputtered as Nanao proceeded to kick Shunsui in the head; repeatedly.

Author's Note: Still no Beta. And I honestly believe that Yumichika would find Orochimaru beautiful – creepy huh? Also it was my first fight scene; was it good; bad or what? The reason Orochimaru did so well against Yumichika is because he made him angry –Anger clouds the mind. Also – I think I'm going to make Kenpachi Darker than he is in the Manga. I wish I could update faster but it takes me like two to four days just to type all of this.

Author's pairing note: I'm leaning towards no set 'pairing' but having Orochimaru seduce people to get what he wants. So probable no relationship for him.

Next Chapter: Reaction of the Seireitei Part two and Entrance into the Accademy

Translations:

Zanpakutō – Soul cutting sword

Fuji Kujaku – Wisteria Peacock; Yumichika's Zanpakutō's name

Shinōreijutsuin – Spiritual Arts Academy – Shinigami Academy

Hakuda – Hand-to-hand combat

Hohō – Step method

Zanjutsu - Swordsmanship