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Chapter 2 : Danger Knocking on the Kurosaki's door

The next morning, Ichigo went to visit Urahara's shop. He needed as much information as possible on this mysterious attacker.

If you think Urahara's just a humble shop keeper, well you're greatly mistaken, cause not only he's an excellent Intel gatherer, but also a fearful fighter. He wasn't assigned as captain of squad 12 for no reason. Well ex-captain is the proper term. And what better way to hide his genius than behind a nonchalant smile and a happy ''irasshai!''.

Finally arriving to the destination, Ichigo invited himself in. Minutes later Urahara appeared with his forever white and green hat and wooden cane. The ex-captain noticed Ichigo's worried look. He clearly lacked of sleep.

"What happen asked Urahara?" before even greeting him. Used to his outstanding observational skills, Ichigo wasn't surprised how fast Urahara noticed the orange haired man's troubled eyes.

"A man attacked me and my sisters yesterday. He clearly stated that's it's me he's after. Apparently he knows us very well, since he called Yuzu and Karin by their names so familiarly."

"I did indeed notice that a powerful reiatsu suddenly appear in Karakura town around 10 in the morning yesterday. What's surprising is that you didn't notice it Ichigo."

"Hey are you here to lecture me or to help?" said Ichigo with an annoyed look on his face.

"Haha gomen. But you should be careful." Advised him Urahara.

"Sure, I will. Thanks Urahara".

With that, Ichigo left the store, hands shoved nonchalantly in his pockets. He was walking down the neighborhood when he sensed a familiar reiatsu approaching his house. Whithout realizing it Ichigo found himself running desperately down the street that leads to the Kurosaki's clinic. And there he was, chatting happily with his father, a hand on Yuzu's shoulder and the other holding a brown leather bag.

Boiling with rage Ichigo charged in "You bastard stay away from them!" the threat was followed by a violent punch in the face. The man fell on his back.

Yuzu and Karin screamed in surprise. "Nii-san what are you doing." Isshin didn't interfere. He helped our guest stand on his feet. "Why didn't you dodge? I told you the next time I see you I'll kill you."

Did this man decide to appear when Ichigo left the house for a few minutes? He sure knows when to make an appearance.

"My God Isshin. Your son is quite the violent type." Said the man while adjusting his jaw.

"Sorry brother but he's been in a foul mood since morning."

"Brother? What the hell is going on? Don't you dare pretend you're family. Is this one of Tsukichima's tricks? Are you his subordinate?"

Ichigo ran towards him with the full intention of destroying him. He's scared, really scared because this looks like a déjà vu. His family is standing up for someone who just attacked him and his sisters yesterday. How can the girls forget? Well they didn't see their attacker's face, yet why aren't they believing him? He never wants to experience another Tsukichima effect. Because this time he won't be able to endure the pain. With the desperate intention of protecting his family Ichigo charged ready to attack again. But he was stopped by two arms hugging him from behind

"Yuzu, Karin what are you doing?"

"Stop it nii-san! You're not being you !" yelled Yuzu in tears.

"My baby girl !" screamed Isshin. "Ichigo you better apologize !"

"What?!". Oh no this sounds very familiar. ''Apologize'' keeps echoing in his head. No! He won't run away. Not this time. It's HIS family.

"It's okay Isshin, It's his age !" laughed Murasaki.

"Shut the hell up !" yelled Ichigo. "How dare you act so friendly after attacking us yesterday you low life!"

"Watch you're manners Ichigo!" warned him Isshin. "Of course he attacked you yesterday! It's his way of saying ''hi''. Like I do every morning. What can I say it runs in the family."

"Look Ichigo I think we started on the wrong foot." He bowed.

"Please forgive what I have done. I didn't mean to scare you guys like that. Especially not my two lovely nieces." He went up to Yuzu and Karin.

"I'm sorry please forgive me. But you know you shouldn't be angry at Ichigo. He did what he did to protect you, since I was yesterday's attacker, then he suddenly sees me chatting with his family as if nothing has happened, of course he'd be mad. I would have done the same thing if I was in his place." Ichigo's anger subsided a little. At least he wasn't against him.

"What! Wait! I'm forgiving him now?!" thought Ichigo.

"Look, you so called uncle. Why did you choose now to appear?"

"Well I…"

"Come in Murasaki! It's rude to keep you staying on the street."Isshin invited him in. Strangely, Ichigo failed to notice that the murderous aura of yesterday completely vanished. He just looks like a normal guy visiting his brother.

Yuzu and Karin went to prepare the coffee. The guys sat in the living room to discuss some business.

"Ichigo does have a point Murasaki. What brings you here?" aked Isshin curiously.

Murasaki smiled. "Well since Ichigo is well informed on the soul society I'll tell you." Murasaki paused a little. Ichigo was staring at him. Not in a friendly way. He knows too much for an uncle.

"Well… after captain Aizen's treason, I was temporarily assigned to the lieutenant post in squad 5. I was under the orders to protect you guys, especially Ichigo, because captain Aizen seems very interested in him. He may be imprisoned but he still has a big influence on some people and can manipulate them. So it's safer to protect you until captain Aizen is transferred to a more secure confinement."

"Why haven't I seen you before?" asked Ichigo suspiciously. Yuzu and Karin serve the coffee then went upstairs. They perfectly know that this kind of meeting is for men only.

"Why? Because I barley leave the barracks. I do not attend any parties or formal events unless I was ordered to by my captain."

"Why so distant?"

"I'm not really that into social events. I just like to spend my days quietly reading, gathering some data or training."

Ichigo tried to corner him. But he looks quite sincere. Maybe it was like his father said, it's his way of saying ''hi''.

"Say Murasaki, do you have a place to stay?" asked Isshin

"Actually no…"

"Good then it's settled. You'll be staying here!"

"There's no way I would allow that!" interfered Ichigo.

"You still don't trust me do you? Well you have every right to be."

"Damn well I have!"

"But how about this I stay here for two days and if you still don't like me then I'll leave. Is this okay?" aked Murasaki with a friendly smile.

Ichigo was about to refuse the offer but his father's glare made him change his mind. Isshin is a powerful man. He's more than capable of protecting the family. He proved it during the battle against aizen.

"Fine, whatever. But I'm warning you. I'll keep a close eye on you. If anything goes wrong even the slightest bit, I won't hesitate to kill you. It's personal, trust me very personal." And without another word Ichigo left the room. One thing is bothering him.

This man didn't drop the captain's title when speaking of Aizen. Is it out of habit, or does he still consider him as his captain? The only person who still addresses Aizen by captain is Momo. Can't really blame her she's madly in love with him. Is this little thing as to call a traitor ''captain'' something to be worried about? Or is it him, Ichigo, that's been more than suspicious about the newcomer.

He can't do anything for now. He just has to keep an eye on Murasaki and protect his sisters as much as he can.

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