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Chapter 2: Enter the Shinigami Captains
200 years later…
In the First Division of the Gotei 13, Yamamoto Genryuusai summoned his three students for the hundred yearly trip into Rukongai. This time, they were going to Zaraki, the 80th district.
"Sensei?" asked Ukitake, "Why have you called for us?"
Shunsui and Unohana both nodded in agreement.
Yamamoto said "Today is the hundred yearly trip into Rukongai. And this year I wish to venture to Zaraki where I know Unohana has a friend of hers."
Shunsui and Ukitake turned to look at Unohana who was smiling happily at the prospect of meeting her old friend Chiryo-shi. She really wanted to know how she was doing after all these years.
"The trip will begin tomorrow when the sun rises at dawn so be at the west gate by before then. Until tomorrow, you are dismissed," Yamamoto said.
The three captains nodded and shunpoed off to their respective squads.
Meanwhile Yamamoto sat on his chair with a thoughtful expression.
'If I have sensed correctly, we will have a new addition to our ranks with a power that rival mine!'
Getting up with a sigh, Yamamoto walked off to go take care of today's affairs.
The next day, in Zaraki…
The soutaicho and three taichos, shunpoed to the village in which Unohana's friend resided in. They were all eager to get this day over with because who knew what kind of chaos the other taichos were up to.
Finally, they reached the village and looked around, looking for the tell-tale signs of a village that was enduring the hardships of Zaraki.
Instead of finding doom and despair, they saw a village full of life and hope. Curiosity began to bite them as thoughts of how a village in the 80th district could be so vibrant.
Taking the initiative, Unohana began to walk past the laughing children and gossiping adults toward a small clinic which quite a few people were hanging around, chatting with and elderly woman and a young boy. (A/N how fast the people age depends on how much reiatsu they have, the more you have, the slower you age)
Unohana immediately recognized the old lady and shouted, "Chiryo-shi-san!"
Chiryo-shi looked away from the group and smiled, saying "Retsu! What are you doing here?"
Unohana and the others were now standing in front of the group.
"I wanted to check on how you were doing all these years," Unohana said, "And judging by how hopeful this village looks, you've been doing well."
Shaking her head, Chiryo-shi said, "Ah. But this is not my doing. It is in fact my apprentice. Who spent the last 200 years with me, helping me heal and give hope to these people."
The four shinigami were astonished as to find out that one person was responsible for the change that had occurred in this dreary village.
"And who is your apprentice?" asked Unohana.
Chiryo-shi reached her arm out and tugged the young boy over who gave a yelp of surprise.
"This young man here is my apprentice. His name is Yamamoto Takeshi."
All four of the shinigami looked at the young boy who was happily smiling and waving like he had no other care in the world.
Yamamoto (A/N from now on, Yamamoto will now be referred to as Takeshi to avoid confusion) "Hello young Takeshi. My name is Yamamoto Genryuusai."
Takeshi smiled and said, "Nice to meet you! Can I call you Ojiisan?"
Yamamoto raised an eyebrow at the innocence the boy displayed and responded, "Alright."
Takeshi looked really happy before looking at the other three shinigami.
Ukitake stepped forward and introduced himself, along with Shunsui and Unohana.
Ukitake said, "My name is Ukitake Jushiro and these are my friends Unohana Retsu and Shunsui Kyoraku. But you can call us whatever you like."
Takeshi looked thoughtful for a moment, processing the information he had been given.
He then pointed his hand at Ukitake and said, "Ojisan."
Ukitake gave a small smile at being called uncle by such a happy boy.
Pointing at Unohana, he said, "Obasan."
Unohana was happy at being called an aunt.
Then pointing at Shunsui, Takeshi said, "Ero-taicho."
Shunsui face faulted when he heard that.
He began to cry out and get all depressed while everybody watched and sweatdropped and Takeshi and Chiryo-shi both laughed.
Recovering from his emo phase, Shunsui cleared his throat and asked, "So Takeshi-san. How old are you?"
The other shinigami snapped out of their daze because they too were curious.
Takeshi crossed his arms and tilted his head a little, "Ummm…I think I'm 200 years old."
The reaction as almost comical.
Yamamoto's eyebrows shot up, Unohana and Ukitake gasped, and Shunsui face faulted with the floor….again.
"T-t-t-t-two hundred years!" Shunsui yelled out, shocked.
The fact that a boy that looked about 7 years old in human time.
"Wow. That must be a lot of spiritual pressure to only physically age 4 years after 200 years." Ukitake responded.
Yamamoto, after getting his act together, asked Takeshi, "Young man, you have a lot of spiritual pressure and potential to become a shinigami. How would you like to join the Shinigami Academy?"
Takeshi looked conflicted, "But I don't want to leave obaasan alone. And I like my life here."
Yamamoto nodded, expecting that answer, "It's okay. You do not have to decide now. You can make the choice much later in life. If you change your mind, you can ask Chiryo-shi to send a message to me, and we will come pick you up."
Takeshi smiled at that reply and nodded his head enthusiastically.
Unohana smiled and said, "It was nice seeing you Chiryo-shi-san, but we must be heading back know."
Chiryo-shi nodded and said, "Alright then. It was nice seeing you too Retsu-chan. Take care."
The four shinigami began to shunpo away. But as soon as they reached the border between the 79th and 80th districtm the felt the reiatsu of powerful hollows flare up near the village.
All four stopped and immediately began to shunpo back. As they got closer they show that the entire village was decimated with all of its occupants dead or dying. Upon a closer look, they saw Takeshi being pushed out of the way by Chiryo-shi, just as a hollow was about to eat him.
"Obaasan!" Takeshi cried out as chiryo-shi was caught in the jaws of the hollow.
"Takeshi! Promise my you live your life to the fullest. Promise me that you will do whatever it takes to protect the hopes and dreams of the people who live in Rukongai." Chiryo-shi shouted.
Takeshi shouted, "I will Obaasan! I will!"
Tears were know streaming down his cheeks as he watched Chiryo-shi give him a final smile before she disappeared into the mouth of the hollow.
Something shiny flew out of the jaws and landed in front of Takeshi.
Picking it up, Takeshi noticed that it was the necklace he had gotten for Chiryo-shi a few weeks ago.
It was a silver necklace with a tear drop sapphire and a locket attacked to it. The locket was open and it showed a picture of Takeshi laughing and begin held by a smiling Chiryo-shi.
Clenching the necklace, Takeshi felt rage and sadness build up in him, seeking an exit point.
Looking at the hollows, his pent up energy soon found an exit point when he screamed and all of his reiatsu became visible.
The shinigami watched in awe and horror as the reiatsu, a rainbow color, began to harden and shape itself into needles that shot down on all of the hollows, destroying them instantly.
With all the hollows destroyed, Takeshi collapsed onto his knees and began to cry, clenching the necklace as if it were a lifeline.
When the shinigami finally reached the boy, it had begun to rain heavily.
"Come now child," Yamamoto gently said to Takeshi, "It would not be good for you to catch a cold."
Unohana wrapped her arms around Takeshi, who instantly clung to her.
Lifting his face up, Takeshi said, "Ojiisan. I wish to become a strong shinigami who will have the ability to protect people and prevent things like this from happening."
Yamamoto nodded, "Alright. If that is what you wish, we will help you along the way."
Feeling satisfied, Takeshi fell unconscious in the comforting arms of Unohana, wondering how his future will turn out.
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