Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach and hopefully never will. I wouldn't do it justice and Tite Kubo would kill me. Characters/stuff is the property of Tite Kubo, Viz Media, Shonen Jump and the others.

The Captains were lined up in front of the Sou-Taichou, with the exception of Byakuya and Jūshirō. AS Byakuya went to take his place in the lines, the Sou-Taichou called to Jūshirō.

"What have you done in regards to Kurosaki Ichigo?"

"Umm I'm right here, thank you." said Ichigo

"I have given him a substitute soul reaper badge, and explained its purpose. I have not said anything about contacting shinigami or Soul Society since I assumed that Rukia would be going with him. However, right before I could send him, and Rukia, through the Senkaimon to Karakura town, Rukia said goodbye to Ichigo, and expressed her wish to remain at Soul Society. After she ran off crying, I decided that it would be cruel to order her to go with Ichigo. Then Byakuya appeared, requesting our meeting at the captains meeting."

"Dang Jūshirō, you sure know how to make reports off the top of your head!" exclaimed Ichigo.

"Thank you Ichigo, I have had many years of practice." was Jūshirō's reply.

"Back to the business at hand. The soul king has ordered that, while Azen is loose, I will have special wartime powers, and Central 46 will not be reformed until Aizen is killed or captured. Also-"

"You know, this is interesting and all, old man, but why am I here? And why do you call someone to a special meeting, then ignore them for like 10 minutes?" interrupted Ichigo.

'Hmm, still needs work in the politeness department' was Byakuya's thoughts.

"I apologize for being rude, but I never really learned how to be polite in important conversations." said Ichigo soon after his rude interruption.

'Well, that was unexpected. Perhaps he has the potential to learn manners. And perhaps I'll be the one two teach him.' Was Byakuya's shocked thoughts, though you wouldn't be able to discern that he was shocked in any way, at least if you looked at his mask-like face.

"I was just getting to your place in all of this. As I was saying, the soul king and I agree that we must increase our power to fight the threat that is Aizen Sōsuke. We are currently understrength, very much so, as we have lost three captains in recent events. We need to replace these captains immediately. Any thoughts on how to do this?" said Yamamoto Sou-Taichou.

"Yeah, I got one, Yama-jii" said Kyōraku.

"Go ahead Kyōraku-Taichou" said Yamamoto Sou-taichou.

"Well, what if we hold a contest between the fukutaichos? Then pick the strongest three to become our new Captains." Was Kyōraku's idea

"Well, that is a good idea. However, the competitions should begin with the fukutaichos that have Bankai, like Renji and Ikkaku. The winner of the contest gets first pick of which division they will get. Also, about you Kurosaki-"

"WHAT! THAT PIPSQUEAK HAS BANKAI! Since when?" Zaraki thundered

"He has had Bankai for a number of years, Zaraki Taichou. You are the only captain to not notice." said the captain-commander.

"I'm sorry to end this meeting so abruptly, but I have a small problem. A member of my division has reached Bankai, and I have not tested it yet." Zaraki shouts as he charges out the door in search of Ikkaku.

(Sigh) "Well, I'm sorry to do this to you, Kurosaki, but as the only person to have defeated Kenpatchi, I must ask you to bring him back here. Also, I have an important… announcement for you to hear. Good luck with Kenpachi, and if he resists, force him to come back here." said Yamamoto.

"WHAT! You expect me to get HIM? Are you insane? I almost died last time! Send a captain, as they should be on his level." was Ichigo's response to that idea.

"Nevertheless, you must do this. Good luck, and do not lose. Also, do not let zarake to permanently injure or kill Ikkaku." said the captain-commander.

"Fine, I'll do it." There was a burst of reiatsu as Ichigo began his chase of kenpatchi.

"What is you plan, Yama-jii?" said Kyōraku.

"I plan on offering Kurosaki Ichigo the position of Gobantai Taichou. He has already defeated Zarake Kenpachi, Byakuya Kuchiki, and reveal Aizen's plan. I would like us all to view Ichigo's fight secretly and decide whether or not he is acceptable for this position. Now go and watch how he handles this situation, but not be noticed or interfere, unless Ichigo is about to die." replied Yamamoto.

"Hai" was the unanimous response to Yamamoto's order, and the sound of Shunpo filled the air as they left.

Yamamoto thought, 'Kurosaki Ichigo, I hope you pass the test. I think it may be Soul Society's last chance against Aizen, and I feel that you will become a truly great captain if given the chance.'

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So it looks like I'm in for a small fight scene next chapter, so any ideas? Though of Ichigo getting power, ect. So yeah. Send me ideas, maybe I'll need them, or they'll take me somewhere cool. Thanks!

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