Sorry these are taking a little longer to post. I wrote the "Self Insertion Arc" & "The Beast Squad Arc" as one story arc not two. I'm doing my best to link the two.

This is an Alternate Universe/Timeline and if you're only watching the Dubbed Episodes of Bleach- Spoiler Alert!

Chapter 2: The Decision's Division

Escorted by the bear, Baldo couldn't help but notice Rotondo's discomfort walking in his sandals. Thinking back to his adventures with the great bear, he couldn't remember when Rotondo ever wore them.

"Rotondo, your Shihakusho looks awesome on you," Baldo compliment, "But those sandals look painful."

"They're binding."

"Why don't you take them off," Baldo asked.

"Can't," Rotondo answered, "They're part of the official uniform. I'll be fined if I'm seen without them."

"But you still have bear paws and claws," Baldo protested, "Animals don't need sandals."

Rotondo nodded but responded, "It's my first day as a real Shinigami. I'm trying to make a good impression with the captains."

"Where's Garland?"

"He'll be by a little later," Rotondo answered stopping, "This is where I'll leave you. Only lieutenants and captains are allowed inside the Head Captain's office."

Baldo arrived to find 3 Shinigami waiting outside of the Head Captain's office. Two of which were Lieutenants Izuru Kira, gloomy 2nd in command of Squad 3 whose blond hair drooped as much as the frown on his face and Shuhei Hisagi, Squad 9's lieutenant sporting a 69 tattoo on his face.

"Hello Lieutenant Hisagi," Baldo waved.

"Good to see you out and around," Hisagi replied.

"You all were summoned too?"

"Yes," Kira spoke, "All the lieutenants have been. The ones with Squad Captain's have already been summoned inside."

"Really how come," Baldo asked.

"Rumor has it that the three vacant captain seats have been filled and that the lieutenants were summoned to witness their induction," Kira explained, "According to my sources, former captains turned Visored have been given their old divisions again."

"Visored," Baldo asked.

"They're Soul Reapers who gained the power of a Hollow," Hisagi explained, "Captain Tosen was one."

"Rojuro Otoribashi aka Rose was placed back in charge of Squad 3," Kira informed, "Shinji Hirako's was given Squad 5 honors again and Kensei Muguruma-."

"Is back in command of Squad 9," Hisagi completed.

"Oh really," Baldo asked, "There were only 3 open positions?"

"Yeah," Kira answered, "3, 5, and 9."

"Wait. Why are you here," Hisagi inquired.

"I was offered a captain's position," Baldo said adding when they gasped, "Though if all three positions were filled I don't know why I'm here."

"You a Captain," they all responded.

"Yeah, but I'd be just as happy joining Squad 7 and working my way up from there," Baldo laughed.

"Why would you want to join that animal's squad," a woman with light green hair asked.

"He's a noble man," Baldo answered back.

"Did you see his face," she responded in a hoarse laugh.

"Watch your mouth," Baldo's hand tightened on Draco.

"Algera Sponge, you're only here because Squad 5 lieutenants Momo Hinamori and Hiyori Sarugaki haven't recovered from their battle with Aizen," Hisagi invaded her personal space, "Captain Komamura is an honorable man."

"Please back up," Algera ordered, "I have a right to my opinion."

Chojiro Sasakibe, the white haired male lieutenant of Squad 1 with a thin black mustache arrived looking at Baldo with a face of familiarity.

"Hello Lieutenant Sasakibe," Baldo smiled remembering using Transference to get through Sasakibe's barrier around the fake Karakura Town.

The lieutenant simply nodded then summoned Kira into the office and after a minute returned summoning the woman. She shot Hisagi and Baldo a look before disappearing.

"Didn't even apologize, Hisagi remarked.

"Let it go. Father would," Baldo shrugged.

"Father?"

"Yep," Baldo smiled, "My name's Baldo Komamura now."

"Why didn't you identify yourself earlier?"

"I wanted to see her face when I get called in," Baldo said as the Squad 1 lieutenant took Hisagi leaving Baldo alone.

"So Draco, There's only 3 positions but why would they summon me" Baldo finished in his head, 'Do you think they thought I would turn it down?'

'Maybe it's a test,' Draco suggested.

"I hope not. I don't know enough to pass," Baldo said aloud.

Sasakibe returned summoning Baldo. Upon entering, Baldo found that the rumors were true as an equal number of captains stood on either side of Head Captain Yamamoto with the old man on an elevated platform at the center.

Baldo walked to the center of the room before he was beckoned to stop. The lieutenants knelt beside their captains staring at Baldo.

"Baldo Komamura," Baldo saw Algera Sponge flinch at his full name, "You have been offered a captain's position in the Gotei 13 Guard Squads," Head Captain Yamamoto announced, "What is your decision?"

Baldo stood erect, "I accept the position of captain."

"This is an unprecedented day for the Soul Society," Yamamoto spoke, "All 13 captain positions have been filled. However your abilities have proven too valuable to ignore as agreed upon by all Court Captains.

"That is why as of this day, Baldo Komamura, will command the newly appointed 14th Guard Squad."

Shock swept over Baldo's body. '14th Guard Squad? They created a new division just for me,' Baldo thought regaining his composure seeing pride in his father's eyes.

"Thank you, Head Captain Yamamoto. It is an honor to be held in such high regards by everyone here," Baldo tried masking his shock, "Though I am inexperienced I pray that you will bestow upon me your wisdom and experience when I am in need of it."

Baldo bowed respectfully to each one of them receiving looks of approval. Yamamoto spoke again when Baldo faced him, "In recognition of your new appointment, I present you with your captain's haori."

Chojiro Sasakibe held a white kimono style jacket embroidered with the Japanese symbol for fourteen, a cross side by side with a square that had 2 lines descending from the top line inside a diamond. The lieutenant put the haori on Baldo's shoulders.

"I, now, present the Captain of Squad 14, Baldo Komamura," Yamamoto slammed his stick down signaling the end of the meeting.

The captains and lieutenants congregated outside the office. Captain Komamura and Lieutenant Hisagi were talking to each other when Baldo finally made it through the congratulations of everyone else.

"Congratulations to you," Hisagi responded, "Captain Komamuras."

"Excuse me, Captain Komamura?"

Baldo and his father both turned and responded in unison, "yes." They looked at each other with a grin while Hisagi laughed. It was Algera Sponge.

"I apologize for my comments earlier," she bowed respectfully.

"Apology accepted," Baldo replied.

Curtseying, Algera walked away leaving the wolf with a curious look. Hisagi explained, "She made a comment about the noble house of Komamura."

"Oh," Komamura turned, "Baldo, you have to stop introducing our house as a noble house. We don't qualify as one."

"Why not," a white haired boy with turquoise eyes asked, "You're an honorable man. It's about time somebody acknowledged it."

"Captain Hitsugaya," Captain Komamura said.

"I've always considered you a noble," Hitsugaya added.

"Toshiro, can we go," a blond hair woman with jiggling breast came over Hitsugaya from behind. She looked at Baldo, "Congratulations Baldo."

"Lieutenant Matsumoto as I recall you have some paperwork to complete," The boy responded.

Her face soured, "Hey there's Iba. Hey Iba! Wait up." She went off on her own.

"Thank you, Captain Hitsugaya," Baldo bowed then looked him in the eyes, "How is Lieutenant Hinamori?"

"Momo is recovering. Captain Unohana said it maybe be months before she's fully recovered."

"I'm sorry I couldn't protect her," Baldo recalled the fight, "I don't deserve to be captain."

"You were the only one who did," Hitsugaya interrupted Baldo's thoughts, "If your spirit ball didn't deflect my blade she'd have been killed and I would have had to live with that burden the rest of my life.

"That's why you've received my approval for captain," Hitsugaya finished, "You saved me."

"When you held your own against all the captains and visored while trying to protect Hinamori won mine," a scruffy man in a pink kimono, Shunsui Kyoraku and Captain of Squad 8, said approaching beside Captain of the 13th division, Jushiro Ukitake.

The white hair man with a bad cough added, "Stopping only to protect innocent children earned mine."

"Your ability to achieve Bankai while alive peeked my vote," a white faced Captain of 12, Mayuri Kurotsuchi, said flailing his fingers, "You must let me study you."

Captain Unohana walked over. Her mere presence caused Kurotsuchi to move along, "The selflessness to save Sajin Komamura guaranteed my support."

Baldo blushed. He wasn't use to so many compliments. "T- Thank you," Baldo stammered. His father rested a reassuring hand on Baldo's shoulder.

"We should get going," Komamura said, "There's allot to do before nightfall."

"Thank you, everyone. If you'll excuse me," Baldo bowed before leaving. Following his father, Baldo asked, "What do we have to get done before nightfall?"

"Nothing really. You just looked a little uncomfortable back there."

Baldo smiled, "Thanks Pop." Baldo felt the gawks and double takes as Soul Reaper's heads snapped at the insignia on his back. "Nobody knows yet do they?"

"No," his father responded, "Captain Yamamoto wants to wait until the Squad 14 barracks are completed."

"Oh," Baldo followed up, "Where am I supposed to stay in the mean time?"

"Yamamoto gave permission for you and your squad to stay in the Squad 7 barracks."

"Will my entire squad fit in the Squad 7 barracks?"

"Yes," the wolf chuckled, "It's only a 3 man squad right now. You'll be staying with me in the Captain's quarters."

"I already have people assigned to me," Baldo asked when his father opened the door to his quarters.

"We actually requested it," Garland said wagging his tail.

"Congratulation Baldo," Rotondo followed up, "That's if you'll allow us to join your squad."

"Are you guys really willing to join my squad," Baldo asked stunned.

"It was a tossup between yours and Squad 7," Rotondo rubbed his neck.

"But we really liked what the Squad 14 Captain stands for," Garland finished.

Baldo looked at them, "Then I welcome you to Squad 14. Who wants to be lieutenant?"

"Garland can. He's stronger," Rotondo said.

"You can have it Rotondo. I'm happy being a 3rd Seat."

"Really," Rotondo sounded excited, "Are you sure?"

"Yep. Besides I can't do the paperwork," Garland smiles, "no thumbs."

The group laughed. Baldo saw Rotondo have trouble walking.

"Here are my orders. 3rd Seat Garland you do not have to wear a Shihakusho if you do not want to," Baldo ordered, "And Lieutenant Rotondo, you are forbidden to wear sandals."

"Thank you Captain Komamura," they bow in unison.

"Now that that's settled," his father yelled, "Let's celebrate."

All of Squad 7 joined in the celebration. They kidded around telling jokes and drinking sake. Baldo watched at a distance as Rotondo fell off his chair having a drinking contest with his Squad 7 counterpart Tetsuzaemon Iba.

Although it was Baldo's party no one paid him any mind which let him slip into the garden. It was more magnificent in the moonlight with fire flies dancing across the sky. Baldo closed his eyes and drew a deep breath.

"How come you're out here," Komamura asked.

"Parties aren't really my thing," Baldo's eyes found his father sitting under the cherry blossom.

"Me neither. I prefer the quiet too."

"Like father. Like son," Baldo smiled sitting next to Sajin.

"What's the matter?"

"I'm nervous about being a Captain," Baldo looks to the barracks seeing Rotondo beating six Squad 7 members at arm wrestling, "I'm worried I'll get them killed again because I don't know what I'm doing."

"As a captain, you have to believe in your men as they believe in you," Komamura said drawing Baldo's attention, "Your men already believe in you with all their heart. That's a rare gift for new captains.

"Plus, if you need help learning the ropes, I'll be right here when you need it," his dad finished.

"Thanks, dad," Baldo sat on the bench with him through the night.