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14 days until Rukia's Execution
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The group was led through the districts of Rukongai by Yorouchi who knew the way.
"There are only two ways to enter the soul society now that the walls have come down. The first is to try and get one of the guardians to open the gate they guard and the other is Kukkaku's cannon."
"Well the cannon sounds much more fun" Naruto joked as he put his hands behind his head
"Yes it is more dangerous however in order to use it we would have to learn a simple technique to use it. This would cost us about a day. So we are going to try one of the guardians first." She explained
They ran for another 10 minutes before arriving at a portion of the wall that was a different color. They approached with caution.
"Halt you do not have authorization to enter through the gate." Jidanbou's voice boomed out.
"Alright then how about if I beat you then will you open the gate?" Ichigo yelled back.
"Agreed" Jidanbou drew his twin axes and attacked first. Ichigo stepped to the side and chopped the one axe off from its handle.
"How dare you, my precious axe" Jidanbou cried as he attacked again with his last remaining axe. Again the process was the same. Jidanbou slashed downwards and Ichigo sliced the axe from its handle. Ichigo jumped to Jidanbou's face and smashed the hilt into his forehead. Jidanbou stumbled backwards and Ichigo landed on his throat with Zangetsu poised to kill.
"I win Jidanbou"
"Yes you did, and I shall let you through the gate" Jidanbou turned and began to lift the gate.
"Nice work Ichigo" Naruto said patting him on the shoulder.
"Thanks"
When Jidanbou had lifted the gate high enough they were surprised to see someone waiting for them.
"Captain Gin" Naruto said warily
"Ahh, the hollow knows my name" He replied
"I am no hollow captain" Naruto said angrily
"Why it tries to defend itself. No matter. Jidanbou you were not told to open the gate."
"They defeated me Captain, I had too"
"No you should have died, just as you all will now"
"Shoot to Kill Shinso" Gin cried as his Zanpakutou zoomed toward them. The blade knocked into Ichigo sending him flying into the arms of Chad. Jidanbou was next to fall to the swinging blade. Gin sliced off an arm in the process. He kept his creepy smile as he sent the blade toward Orihime and Tatsuki. Naruto sliced downwards and forced Shinso to hit the ground. Gin was forced to pull Shinso back as the gate was closing as well as an arrow just missing him courtesy of Ishida.
"Jidanbou" Orihime cried as she ran over to the large man.
'Chad can you bring his arm back over here." She asked. He nodded and placed the appendage next to the shoulder.
Twin Heavenly Returning Shield An orange glow encompassed the wound and began mending it.
"Alright it seems that they already know of our presence" Yorouchi said.
"I guess it means we are going to use the cannon?" Naruto asked excitedly
"Yes Naruto, as soon as Orihime is done we will travel to Kukkaku's"
"Ok all done" Orihime said standing up. "Just be sure not to use it too much yet.
"Thank You Orihime" He said as he moved his arm to his side. "I hope to see you again."
"You too Jidanbou" she clled back as she caught up to the rest of the group.
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Shiba Kukkaku's house
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Yorouchi transformed into her human form and knocked on the door. Naruto yelled at her before throwing his cloak to her to use a temporary dress. She smiled back.
Ganju opened the door. "Yorouchi what a surprise to see you"
"It has been a while since ive been here"
"Yes, you haven't kept in touch like you said you would" Kukkaku called as she entered the scene.
"Why did you bring soul reapers to my place" Kukkau demanded.
"Ichigo is a substitute soul reaper and this is Naruto Namikaze Uzumaki 4th seat of the 11th. The order has been given that he was killed in the land of the living, which is untrue. We are here to rescue Rukia by means of your cannon if possible."
Kukkau remained silent for a minute before smiling. "Of course, but first a dinner in honor of Yorouchi's return. Come in everyone"
She led them to a large room where they all had a large dinner.
"Now since everyone is well fed and ready to go there is a technique needed to use the cannon. She went on to explain the process.
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It has been 3 hours and everyone except Naruto and Ichigo got the technique down.
"They are trying so hard to get this done" Orihime said
"Yea, I can't believe that the two strongest HAVEN"T GOTTEN THIS DOWN YET" Tatsuki said raising her voice so they could hear her. They both looked over angrily before returning to their task.
"Pain in the ass girls" Ichigo grumbled causing Naruto to laugh and falter slightly.
"There got it" Ichigo exclaimed as he completed the process.
"O me too, I had it done a while ago." Naruto showed him by holding it in one hand.
"Wait then why did you wait for me?"
"To help you by having something to aim for" Naruto informed as he laid down next to Tatsuki. Ichigo went to tell Kukkau that they finished. Orihime got up to follow.
"So how did I do Tatsuki-chan?" Naruto asked
'I thought you were done, I had a feeling you were up to something"
"O really now? Perception? That is a great skill to have especially for a ninja"
"Yea, I think I will be better at this ninja business than you were."
"I hope so" Naruto said thinking back to his defeat at the hands of Sasuke.
"What's the matter Naruto-kun?"
Naruto shook his head. "Just remembering how I died"
Her face lightened a little, but still kept her look. "Did it hurt?"
"Yea, but it wasn't from dieing, it was more from watching my two precious people leave with my body."
"Well tell me about them" Tatsuki said as she lay down beside him to look at the ceiling.
"They were two of the strongest ninja to ever come from my village……
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13 days until Rukia's execution
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"Rise and shine everyone." Kukkaku said as she yelled causing everyone to wake up in a hurry. She looked around the room. "Where are Naruto and Tatsuki?"
Yorouchi and Kukkaku entered the training room, as everyone else got ready. They found Tatsuki asleep with her head on Naruto's shoulder. Naruto lay on his back with his cloak thrown over the both of them.
"Would you like the honors Yorouchi?" Kukkaku said as she tossed her a camera.
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They all stood near the base of the cannon. Kukkaku came and opened a small hatch near the bottom and ushered them inside. They all heard her yell 'good luck' from outside.
"Now remember everyone here should be able to compete with a seated officer. Ichigo you can probably handle a lieutenant" Kukkaku started explaining.
"If you see an old man with white hair, do not engage him. He is the commander-general of soul society. The strongest" Kukkaku started
"Actually if you see him just surrender, he will show mercy but he will not let you escape." Naruto corrected
"Everyone stick together. When the cannon fires there is a chance that we may spilt apart from each other." Yorouchi commanded as she dug her claws into Chad's shoulder.
"I'll take Tatsuki. Ichigo you take care of the rest of them."
"Where are you going?" Ichigo asked confused
"To get some Lunch" Naruto replied with a grin
"What are yo…
2………1……….Fire
The cannon launched and the group was sent flying in the air. As soon as they left the cannon, the force started to spread them apart.
"HOLD TIGHT" Yorouchi commanded.
Naruto grabbed hold of Tatsuki as he held the technique with one hand.
"As soon as we hit the shield grab on to someone. The force is going to scatter us"
The ball of energy neared the shield and smacked into it. A second later it penetrated the shield in a dazzling display of light. Ichigo grabbed Ishida and Orihime. Chad made to grab for Ishida's arm but missed when the force started to spread them farther away.
"You go with him" Ichigo said as he tossed Ishida in the direction Chad was drifting. Tatsuki had her arms securely around Naruto as they fell to the ground.
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An old man opened an eye to the sky as he saw the fireworks display in the sky.
"Sound an alarm that intruders have entered soul society. Hunt them down and capture them alive." Yamamoto commanded
"Yes sir" an officer said as he rushed off to broadcast the message.
"Sarutobi, you seem to have an unusually happy grin on your face. Do you sense something?"
"To tell you the truth captain. I feel Naruto-kun's energy. I told you that he could not have died so easily" He said with joy.
"Remember it could be the hollow that Captain Kuchiki saw when arresting Rukia."
"I will sir, but I doubt it" Sarutobi said as he left the office building.
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Naruto sat up and rubbed his head. He could tell he had a small lump.
"You ok Tatsuki-chan?"
"Yea, I'm fine"
"Alright lets get going, we landed near the twelfth division only be a minute to the 11th." Naruto exclaimed as he took off running
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"You make it Chad?"
"Yes, I am fine"
"Which direction should we head?"
"I would say that we find an opponent and ask them."
"Good idea" Ishida said as he left running in a direction.
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"Stop intruders" a shinigami commanded as he and a few others surrounded Ichigo and Orihime.
"Bug off I don't have time for you."
"Would anyone know where we could find Rukia Kuchiki?" Orihime asked gently
"Like we would tell you."
"I told you that wouldn't work" Ichigo said as he drew Zangetsu and charged swinging.
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"Stop it Yachiru, get off my head!" Ikkaku complained as Yachiru was drawing on his head.
"Your head makes a good drawing board" she replied
"Captain, do you think that we should heed the alarm?" Yumchika asked as he sipped his tea.
Kenpachi sighed "Yea, but there wasn't anyone worth fighting"
Yachiru stopped drawing on Ikkaku to look at her captain. "Aww is Kenny still upset that he didn't get to fight Naruto?" Yachiru asked. Kenpachi looked up at her with a smirk.
"I was, but not anymore."
"Why no…..OO" Yachiru said changing up her sentence in the middle.
Kenpachi stood and drew his blade as someone entered the door.
"I knew you were alive" Yachiru said tackling Naruto to the ground. "See that seal you gave me on my arm is still here." Yachiru said as she pulled up on her sleeve showing a simple circle on her arm.
"Yea, someone trapped me in the real world on my mission. I couldn't make a portal back here."
"Sounds like you've been used as bait" Kenpachi said.
"O Naruto, who is your friend outside the door?" Ikkaku asked
"O yea. Hey Tatsuki-chan come on in it's safe now" Naruto said, as he looked to Kenpachi whose grin got even bigger. Tatsuki entered the 11th division with a shy look.
She looked around at the imposing figures.
"Nice to meet you, I'm Yachiru" the vice captain said from in front of her. Tatsuki looked to where she was and where she was currently standing.
"You'll get used to it. She's really fast" Yumchika said as he stood up.
"This is Yumchika, 5th seat of the 11th." Naruto started with his introductions.
"Nice to meet you Tatsuki"
"Baldy over there is Ikkaku, 3rd seat"
"Hey" he yelled at Naruto.
"The beautiful girl in front of you is our vice captain Yachiru" the small girl smiled at the newcomer.
"And the huge man is Kenpachi, our captain"
"Nice to meet you little lady" Kenpachi said as he drew his sword and swung it at her. Tatsuki rolled to the side
"What the hell was that for!!!" She yelled
"HA HA HA I see you chose a good one Naruto. She would definitely fit in here" Kenpachi laughed
Naruto smacked his head. "Anyway Yumchika do you have an extra pair of clothes that She could wear, her school outfit isn't really for here.
"Certainly." Yumchika walked over to a wall and slid open a compartment. He pointed Tatsuki to a changing area.
"So What is the problem Naruto" Kenpachi said sitting down.
"Ok while I was with Rukia for the mission she had to give her powers to a human or else she would have died. That is where Ichigo comes in. He has as much spirit pressure as you Kenpachi."
The man smiled and grinned "Alright"
"So Captain Kuchiki and Renji came to get her back to be executed. I tried to stop them but they fled. Apparently someone had said that I was dead and a hollow had taken my place. So I trained a few new friends to come here and rescue Rukia."
"Ok so what are we going to do?" Ikkaku asked. Tatsuki re-entered the room at this point wearing an outfit similar to Yachiru's but bigger.
"Well, the rest of them are going to try and rescue Rukia right away because none of them would listen to me. And I know that Kenpachi wants to fight Ichigo. Ikkaku, if you and Yumchika could help me and Tatsuki get the rest of them and bring them here to the 11th until the day of the execution to make our move?"
"Great plan Naruto. Ikkaku you and Yumchika help Naruto." Kenpachi said turning to Yachiru.
"Will you stay with Naruto's girlfriend and keep her safe?"
"Yes sir"
Naruto and Tatsuki tried to voice an opposition but Kenpachi beat them to it. "Ok I'll meet everyone back here tonight" he said running out of the building in a hurry.
"So your girlfr..
"Don't even start, come on" Naruto silenced a grinning Ikkaku and took off in another direction.
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Ichigo had defeated all of the unseated shinigami who had tried to subdue them. He had managed to find out Rukia's location in the top tower and that was wear he and Orihime were headed.
Ichigo grabbed Orihime and jumped to the side as Kenpachi landed where they were standing previously.
"Zaraki Kenpachi, Captain of the 11th division" He said raising his sword to Ichigo.
"Crap Orihime, run try to find the others, I'll stall him" Ichigo said
"That won't be necessary girl. Naruto wants me to bring you two back to our division tonight anyway. As long as you give me a good fight that is" Kenpachi offered. Ichigo thought about it for a minute.
"I've got to rescue Rukia!"
"God Naruto said you were stubborn but this is ridiculous. Fine then you still will have to get past me." Kenpachi said attacking.
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"My My a Quincy. You would make an excellent specimen," the 12th division captain said looking at Ishida. Nemu, you take care of the other human"
Nemu nodded and charged Chad giving him a punch that surprised him with its strength. He then activated both his arms and engaged the vice captain.
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"You weren't kidding when you said that Ichigo had as much Spiritual pressure as Kenpachi" Ikkaku said as they stood on a roof.
"Yea he is strong but an idiot when it comes to using his sword, he is getting better."
"I am hoping faster than you did Naruto, or else he won't even be able to cut Kenpachi" Yumchika pointed out.
"He'll be fine, come on let's head to the other two."
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Ichigo sliced horizontally and Kenpachi blocked it with a grin. He pushed Ichigo back and grabbed the front of his robes and threw him into a wall.
"Come now, Naruto said you were stronger than this."
"I am" Ichigo coughed as he struggled to stand up.
"Sure doesn't look like it" Kenpachi teased.
"Arggh" Ichigo got up and attacked with renewed energy.
'There it is" Kenpachi blocked a strike. "There is the power I wanted to fight" Kenpachi parried but Ichigo ducked and cut him across his left side.
"HA HA HA" Kenpachi began an onslaught of vicious swings that Ichigo countered and dodged like an expert.
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"Ishida had just destroyed Kurotsuchi's Bankai with the release of his bracer.
Nemu had stopped fighting to run after her captain was defeated.
"They were strong" Chad admitted panting. "That girl was a good opponent. I had an advantage in strength, but her speed outclassed me."
"Very well, let us continue." Chad said righting himself.
Ishida slumped against the wall. "I am out of energy I cannot go on."
"I will wait then" Chad said as he also sat down against a wall.
"No you should continue on."
"It is always better to fight at full strength."
"But we are low on time here" Ishida urged.
"Jeez you Quincy are a pain" Yumchika said from above them. Both Ryoka stood up quickly.
"Hey we aren't here to fight. Besides you have 13 days until you have to make a move. What's the rush?" Ikkaku added.
"Besides Yachiru wouldn't let you" Tatsuki said as she jumped next to Ikkaku in her shinigami attire.
"Yep. Naruto gave an order, and I like it so just listen" Yachiru said from in front of Ikkaku with her hand raised dramatically.
"Tatsuki. What are you doing? They are the enemy" Ishida exclaimed. Ikkaku and Yachiru looked around. "Where?"
"The shinigami and why are you dressed like one?" Chad explained
"O these Yumchika gave me. Aren't they great" she said posing
Ishida raised his arm and drew an arrow. Ikkaku and Yumchika raised their eyebrows.
Yachiru appeared in midair in front of Ishida and kicked him in the face sending him into the wall making a crater. Chad looked at the little girl who smiled up at him.
"Hi my name is Yachiru" she said extending his hand.
"Um Chad" He said as he shook the little girl's hand.
"So who are you exactly?"
"Yachiru Kujashiti, Vice-captain of the 11th division. That's Ikkaku and Yumchika"
"You guys are in Naruto's division?"
"Yea, that's what baldy tried to explain before the Quincy guy got all mad" Yachiru said in a little kid voice.
"Naruto had us come look for you guys. He wants to wait until the day of the execution to rescue Rukia." Tatsuki said as she jumped down and nudged Ishida in the stomach.
"Ok then what shall we do?" Chad asked
"You are coming back to the 11th with us." Ikkaku said as he picked up Ishida.
"Ok"
A large flare of energy shot up in two large pillars near the edge of the walls.
"That's ken-chan. Come on Tatsuki-chan and Yumchika." Yachiru said as she jumped off with Tatsuki and Yumchika.
"O sure leave me with them, I didn't want to fight or anything!!!" Ikkaku screamed at Yachiru.
"Would you like to go after them?" Chad asked gently.
"Nah" Ikkaku breathed deeply and regained his composure. "That energy release means that Kenpachi took off his eye patch. The fight is probably over anyway."
"Hmm"
"All right this way" Ikkaku jumped off with Ishida over his back.
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Kenpachi swung downward and Ichigo blocked it. Kenpachi pulled his blade back and swung again, catching him on his chest. Both of them sported numerous wounds, although Kenpachi's were worse.
"I think I only got enough for one more attack" Ichigo panted
Kenpachi frowned. "Already?"
"What do you mean already we've been fighting for twenty minutes!"
"Whatever" Kenpachi said and assumed a stance waiting for Ichigo. Ichigo readied himself after speaking with Zangetsu.
"An outline of your Zanpakutou, amazing you are nearing Bankai" Kenpachi grinned even more.
"Come then Ichigo Kurosaki!!!" Kenpachi started the charge and Ichigo followed suit.
Both competitors stood where their opponent started. Ichigo had blood fly out of a wound on his shoulder before collapsing in a heap.
"Good match kid" Kenpachi said as he looked at his cracked Zanpakutou. He too then fell to the ground in a heap.
The others arrived on the scene a few minutes later.
"Wow it looks like Kenpachi lost" Yumchika said.
"Almost" he said sitting up shocking everyone but Yachiru.
"He is strong, massive spirit pressure. Even cracked RanMyaku here"
Yumchika and Yachiru looked at him with surprise. Tatsuki had no idea what was going on and Kenpachi was confused.
"Ke- Ken-chan" Yachiru stuttered before hugging him.
"What's the occasion Yachiru?" he asked wincing from the pressure on his wounds.
"Captain, you just said the name of your Zanpakutou!" Yumchika squealed like a girl.
Kenpachi looked back at his sword and felt a pulse. He smiled as he felt it pulse again. Kenpachi jumped to his feet and let out a roar of excitement that was heard all over soul society. Yachiru just smiled from his shoulder as she wiped some blood off her.
"Humph, now Ikkaku and Naruto are going to be even more annoyed." Yumchika said crossing his arms.
"Don't tell anyone yet. I'll release it when I need to. Want to keep it a surprise you know" Kenpachi said ignoring the pain he was in from his wounds.
"Argh, grah huhhuh" Kenpachi choked spitting out blood.
"Ok back to headquarters for you" Yachiru said as she hoisted Kenpachi on her shoulder and started walking with his feet dragging. "Yachiru I'm fine"
"No ken-chan"
Yumchika just looked at Tatsuki and Orihime.
"What, he's all dirty! I'm not touching him!"
"Yumchika be a man for once!" Kenpachi called back
"ARGHHH Damn it" he said before hoisting Ichigo to a comfortable position. "Where's Ikkaku when you need him"
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Naruto turned and put his back against a wall. He peered around a corner as he looked on at Captain Aizen and Captain Gin from far away. He was hoping that they hadn't sensed him yet.
"Are all the plans ready?"
"As ready as they can be" Was Gin's witty reply
"Then it will commence as scheduled on the day of Rukia's execution.
"Shall I inform Tousen as well?" Gin asked
"No I will take care of it."
"Ahh we will finally have the hogyouko" Gin said casually.
Naruto's eyes widened. He had heard that name before and knew it was important but had no clue what it was. Naruto cursed himself for his stupidity. That slight slip had caused him to unmask his presence the slightest.
"It seems we have an intruder" Aizen said walking towards Naruto
Shoot to Kill Shinso
Naruto jumped up as Gin's spear came through the wall where his head had been. Naruto drew his sword and waited.
"I could tell that there was something wrong with you two as soon as I got here" Naruto replied
"Well it seems you overheard a part of our conversation. You need to die" Aizen said as he too drew his sword.
Sing to the..UGh
Naruto rolled to the right as Gin's blade tore up the ground where he stood leaving a large slash. Aizen appeared in front of him with his blade poised to kill.
Naruto's eyes widened and he moved as fast as he could.
"Impressive. That strike was meant for your heart. You managed to turn the slightest prolonging your life" Aizen remarked as he stood with his sword through Naruto's chest just above his heart.
"Go….To…..Hell…Graghghh"
Gin's blade was now through Naruto's back and out through his right lung. Blood was already spewing forth from the wounds forming a puddle under him.
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Naruto-kun, you must stay alive
"I'm trying"
Do not go to sleep. I can not help you if you fall unconscious
Naruto opened his eyes to see Shugotenshi kneeling with her hands on his chest. He looked up to see Kyuubi looking down at him.
I thought you were better than this. Do not disappoint me.
"Heh, I don't plan on dieing again"
Kyuubi smirked
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Naruto looked up at Aizen with a snarl. Aizen's eyes widened when he saw Naruto's red eyes.
"I am full of surprises" Naruto said as he lifted his blade and moved to impale Aizen. He swatted the blade away effortlessly.
"I am again surprised with the effort" Aizen said withdrawing his blade as did Gin. Naruto fell to his knees in an upright position. The ground under Naruto was now a circle of blood.
"Good Bye"
Aizen swung his blade at Naruto's right shoulder slashing diagonally. It stopped above his heart again. Aizen and Gin both raised their eyebrows. Aizen withdrew his blade and used the end of his sword to move Naruto's robe aside. An odd hollow mask was cracked where Aizen's strike had hit it.
"A hollow?" Gin asked
"Time to go Gin, NOW" Aizen commanded as they leapt off in a hurry using Shunpo. Naruto started to fall to the floor but was caught by small arms.
"Are you okay Naruto-chan" Yachiru asked with watery eyes.
Kenpachi landed next to them with his yellow spirit pressure leaking off him. Naruto smiled when he saw them. Kenpachi looked off in the direction the two captains had left. He then scanned the area for any other signs of danger. Naruto noticed Kenpachi bleeding pretty badly. He wondered how he was even moving but then saw his eye patch in his free hand.
"Thanks guys" Naruto said as he passed out.
"Come on Yachiru" Kenpachi said grabbing Naruto by the back of his robes and jumping off leaving a crater. Yachiru followed leaving a smaller one beside Kenpachi's.
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"Home sweet home" Ikkaku said as he entered the main doors. He dropped Ishida on a mat on the floor and walked to a sliding door hidden in the wall. He withdrew a jar of ointment.
"Here this will help him" Ikkaku said as he tossed Chad the ointment.
"Thanks" Chad said as he began applying the ointment.
Yumchika entered the room and set Ichigo down. Orihime sat down and got to work.
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"Ikkaku be on guard" Yumchika said seriously. Ikkaku got up and drew his sword and stood ready next to his partner.
"What's up?"
"Kenpachi was gravely injured from his fight with Ichigo. Yachiru had even told him not to walk back on his own."
"That bad huh?"
"Yea, but halfway back Kenpachi tore off his eye patch and took off with Yachiru with a concerned look on his face. Yachiru was even a little sad"
"Hmm" Ikkaku said as they looked out the door.
Tatsuki stood next to them. "What could have caused him to do that with those injuries?"
"Someone he cares about must have been hurt," Ikkaku said
"Since Ikkaku and I were fine and Yachiru was with him, that leaves only one other person" Yumchika said sternly
"Naruto" she said as a tear crept down her face. She stopped it with a sniffle. Yumchika put his arm around her in a hug.
'Here they come" Ikkaku stated. He and Yumchika ran out the door to the porch to await. Yachiru zoomed by them.
"Orihime you need to help Naruto" She ordered
"Where is he…"She began.
Kenpachi stood with an unconscious Naruto in his arms. Naruto's head was hanging down and blood was falling in constant drips. Kenpachi set him down gently and took off his robes. Yachiru already had some ointment in her hands and rubbed it on the wounds.
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Ikkaku started to close the doors and windows as Yumchika lit a bunch of candles. Yachiru had switched to Ichigo and had put the ointment on any of his wounds that were still bleeding.
"What happened?" Tatsuki said kneeling beside Orihime
"I haven't a clue" Kenpachi said looking at Naruto
"But I thought Naruto was strong" Tatsuki continued with sobs.
"He is, that's why we went to him" yachiru added
"There was two captain level people leaving the area before we got there."
"Ken-chan here" Yachiru said handing him the jar of ointment.
"I'm alright" he replied
"What if they come back?" she said getting his attention.
"Humph, fine" He said putting his eye patch back on and wincing for a second as the pain returned to him. He began applying Ikkaku's ointment as he sat against a wall.
"You two are in charge, no one enters and no one leaves" he ordered.
Then there was a knock on the door. Ikkaku and Yumchika had their backs agains either side of the door. Kenpachi was up again to open the door. He opened it to see a cat.
"Who the hell are you?"
"That's Yorouchi, she can turn into a cat" Tatsuki said. Everyone looked at Tatsuki and then at Yorouchi.
"Ok, what should I do then get a litter box?" Kenpachi said annoyed
" O do you have a robe for her?" Tatsuki exclaimed finally figuring out why she hadn't transformed.
"Here" Yachiru handed her an extra from the wall closet.
Tatsuki held it up over the cat and Yorouchi appeared inside the robe and turned her arms to fit it.
"What happened?" She asked looking at Ichigo and Naruto.
"He was attacked by two captains. Which ones we don't know" Kenpachi said slouching down against the wall again as Ikkaku lokced the door and sat with his back against it. Yumchika went to get food.
"Damn. Who could have done this?"
"Not many. There would have had to been liutenant or captain level. And we can't tell who from these wounds. They were done with a normal blade. So it could be anybody. We will just have to wait till he wakes up" yachiru informd
"What's that?" Yoroichi said grabbing Naruto's mask.
"Don't know it was on him when we found him. Looks like it saved him." Kenpachi said from against the wall.
"This isn't good" Yorouchi said.
"Ok, enough talking they need to rest." Yachiru said with a little nurse hat on. Everyone looked at her wondering where she got it from.
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12 days until Rukia's execution.
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"Wrahh, where am I?'
"Ichigo your awake" Orihime said giving him a hug. Ichigo looked down to see a bunch of bandages around his chest.
"Bout time you woke up" Ikkaku said
"You!" Ichigo said as he reached for Zangetsu laying beside him.
"Ichigo" Kenpachi called from a corner with his zanpoktou leaned up against his right shoulder.
"You too, what is this place?" he asked again
Yorouchi slapped him inte back of the head. "These people are on our side"
"Everyone is fine" Ishida informed sipping tea next to Yumchika. Turns out they had a lot in common.
Ichigo looked around and saw Chad leaning against a wall near Ikkaku. Yachiru and Tatsuki were asleep in another corner of the room sharing a blanket. He turned some more and found Naruto lieing on his back with a blanket over him not moving.
"What happened?"
"Attacked by two powerful people, don't know who, now rest up Tomroow you and I start training. It will only be three days" Yoroicuhi said
"What training"
"Something that you will need in order to beat Byakuya" Kenpachi added with eyes still closed.
"Why would I need to fight him"
'Because we aren't doing anything more until the day of the execution." Yoroiuchi said.
"All the rest of soul society is out and about looking for you guys. Here you can just wait" Kenpachi called
"Here's the plan"
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9 days until Rukia's Execution
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Ichigo was fighting off Zangetsu already exhausted. Yorouchi looked on solemnly and checked her watch and frowned
A crackle was heard in the air and a voice came next.
The execution of Rukia Kuchiki has been moved up to Tomorrow at Twelve o clock. That is all.
Ichigo looked up with fear.
"Time to end it Zangetsu"
Can you back that up?
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Later that night
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"wa….
A glass of water was placed in his hand. He swallowed it down with haste.
"Ahh thanks Yachiru."
"Finally up?" Kenpachi said walking over
"Yea, how did I survive"
"Orihime healed you and Ichigo" Ikkaku pointed out as he too stood and stretched.
"So what happened?" Kenpachi asked concerned
"Aizen, Gin and Tousen" Naruto said solemnly.
Kenpachi's eye's widened before he grinned. "Good that makes it interesting."
"Especially since they moved the execution to tomorrow" Yumchika said as he entered the room.
"Already?!"
"Yea, we have a plan" Yumchika kept going before he was cut off.
"Just make sure you are in top shape, you're with me" Kenpachi said grinning
"We have to stop them," Naruto said getting nods from everyone.
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Day of Rukia Kuchiki's execution.
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Kenpachi opened the doors of the 11th division with a serious look. Yachiru, Tatsuki, Naruto, Ikkaku, Yumchika, Chad, Orihime, and Ishida stood beside him.
"Alright you guys head for the execution grounds, help out there, I am sure that is where Ichigo and Yorouchi will go" Kenpachi said as he started walking forward.
"Ok Ken-chan" Yachiru said happily as she began to leave in one direction followed by Orihime, Chad, and Ishida.
"Stay alive guys" Naruto called. Tatsuki gave him a hug and whispered into his ear. You too
"Alright let's go cause some trouble" Kenpachi grinned tapping RanMyaku on his shoulder.
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