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-Seireitei-

Flash stepping through the alleys of Seireitei Ichigo tried to accomplish his mission as soon as possible. Just that morning, Szayel had completed the task he had asked of him and proudly demonstrated his magnificent work to his new king. Ichigo was pleased, he had known that Szayel was intelligent, but his device was beyond perfect. It traps Ichigo's reiatsu and transforms it to a random reiatsu from one of Szayel's past captives. He also went through an extreme makeover as well, what with the blond hair (which Shiro had eagerly volunteered to dye for him) and blue contacts, no one would know he was Kurosaki Ichigo.

'Now all that's left to do is to plant these peephole cameras and find Shinji.' Ichigo thought to himself. He worked stealthily, pin dropping into the Sixth Division, checking to see if Byakuya was around. 'I'll be damned if he is. Ugh!' Seeing that it was clear, he quickly planted the camera under Renji's work desk and sealed it with the transformed reiatsu. 'One down, nine more to go.' with that, he flash stepped to the meeting hall and came to a halt when he noticed Sasakibe Fukutaicho walking out of the room, seemingly unaware of his presence. Ichigo decided to wait until he was out of tracking range before proceeding. At the end of the last camera, Ichigo was amused that he hadn't been found out. "And they call themselves the Shinigamis." he muttered to himself.

Proceeding to the Fifth division, he began looking for Shinji. However, he had accidentally bumped into Hinamori Momo while turning a corner.

"Oh my, I'm so sorry! I apologize for my clumsiness." she exclaimed while trying to get up from the floor. She looked at Ichigo with her big brown eyes, never realizing that it was Ichigo that she had bumped into.

Ichigo cringed. He did not wish to see her at all, for guilt crept on him from for killing her beloved Taicho. He had seen her devastating state after the war, withdrawn and incoherent. It pained him to know that he had hurt an innocent female while trying to save the world. Therefore, he had avoided her at all cost, not that it had been a difficult task, because for all he knew, she was avoiding him also.

"It's all right Hinamori Fukutaicho. It was my fault for not looking where I walk." he swiftly replied, trying to avoid rousing her suspicion.

"No problem. I do not think I have seen you before. Are you new?" Hinamori asked giving Ichigo a smile, indicating that she did not mind the fall.

"Ano, yes I'm new and trying to familiarize myself with the division. Is...is Hirako Taicho in his office?" Ichigo decided that he would take his chance at that, praying that his question would not alert the petite lady in any way.

"He is. He just stepped in not too long ago."

"I would like to thank him for accepting me if it is alright." Ichigo scratched the back of his head, finding the conversation a little freaky.

Getting her consent, Ichigo scrambled out of her way and proceeded to Shinji's office. Taking a deep breath he knocked on the door. "Come in." He heard the captain slur.

Stepping into the room he greeted the captain.

"Yo Shinji."

Hirako Shinji, feeling perturbed, looked up from his work pile and stared at the visitor. "Harrrr? Who the hell are you?"

"Tch, I'm hurt Shinji. You can't even recognize your fellow Vizard? It's Ichigo you baka!" scowling at the ignorant captain Ichigo plopped onto the cushion in front of Shinji's desk.

"ICHIGO?! Where the hell have you been, dammit?! Do you know everyone is looking for you? I thought you were dead! Why didn't you establish contact with Urahara? Why the hell are you even here? The Shinigamis-"

"Whoa, Shinji, you sound like a bullet train. Chill it. And you're being too loud dammit; if I get caught here it'll be your fault! Look, I know you want answers, but now is not the time. I just want to know whether you are a friend or an enemy now."

Shinji gave Ichigo a long knowing look. "Just give me the word Ichigo, and the Vizards will always follow you." Hearing his long time friend's affirmation, Ichigo felt relieved. He did not know what to expect from this meeting, but knowing that he still has allies within Soul Society put his mind at ease.

"Just one question Ichi. Where are you hiding now? What are you going to do?" Shinji had never felt so excited throughout his lifetime. He had been in Soul Society for too long. If Ichigo is going to do what he thinks he is, then he is all in for the change. He would go all the way to help out this young chap.

"That's two questions! Whatever, I'm residing in Hueco Mundo now. I'm still gathering allies. I want to clean up this Society where most of my friends are, especially the Central 46. They're too rigid and corrupted. If there is one thing that Aizen is right about, it will be this. I want a revolution. This time though, I will succeed."

Shinji was amazed at the boy's determination. The boy is only 18 for God's sake. "You have my word Ichi. I will relay your message to Kensei and Rose."

"Good, I have already sent someone to inform my dad, I'm sure he will inform Urahara as well. I will be in touch Shinji, as of now, just keep attending those boring captain meetings." Ichigo teased with a smirk. He knew how Shinji detested those meetings. He laughed when he got a finger back as reply. "I'm going; don't let Rukia and Renji know that I've been here."

Ichigo walked towards the door but was shell shocked when the door flew open to reveal Hinamori. 'Had she heard what we said? Didn't I soundproof the room? Shit! I didn't.' Thousands of thoughts were going around in Ichigo's mind; he did not know what to do with Hinamori in this situation. However, before he could even utter a word, she spoke.

"Take me with you, Kurosaki san." Ichigo stared at the woman before him seeing the pure rage and firmness in her eyes. Figuring if he ever wanted to make it up to her and erase all the guilt that had been bothering him, he would go ahead and take her along.

"It will be considered treason, Momo chan." Shinji voiced out, having recovered from his own shock.

'That's exactly my thoughts.' For all the planning he had to undo upon Seireitei, he never wanted anyone to be punished along the way for aiding him. As such, in his mind, it is better not to involve any one unnecessarily.

Looking to Hinamori, Ichigo found her looking straight at him. He saw it, the hidden plea in her eyes.

"I'll be taking your Fukutaicho, Shinji. You deal with the rest. If anything, you can push the blame onto me."

Opened the Garganta with Zangetsu, Ichigo wrapped his arms around Hinamori's waist and stepped into the black hole with resolve.

"I won't let you down this time Momo." He felt her clutch tighten on his shirt.

P/S
Did I make any characters OOC in this chapter? Do let me know! I'm working on the next chapter now, so hopefully, it will be ready by next week. Reviews will be appreciated! :D

Ciaos,
Hisashi J.

**This chapter is edited. ^^v