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Utsumi had made it to wall surrounding the Seireitei, because he had to travel through the Dangai, not through the official channels to get back to the Soul Society, he had ended up coming out in the Rukongai. He had traveled through it for the last three days. He knew that the Gotei 13 would have been informed of his arrival, luckily he hasn't come across a Shinigami yet. He wouldn't want to fight someone near the people of the Rukongai.

He was on the wrong side of the Soul Society. If he were to enter where he was, he'd be right on Squad 11's door step. He didn't have any run-ins with the members of Squad 11 when he was here last but he knew them by reputation. He knew they were combat specialists. He remembers the Squad Captain as well. His name is Kenpachi Kiganjo. He was mammoth of a man, who put Tessai to shame. He was big, strong and a master swordsman, I hope to avoid him. he wishes.

He sneaked through the gate, praying that the members of Squad 11 were stationed else where. His prayers were answered when there wasn't a member to be seen in the area. He crept past the Squad's barracks and headed north for the quickest way to get to his Squad's barracks, in the hope he could persuade Captain Kyoraku to help him, however unlikely.

Not wanting to expel Reiatsu by using Shunpo, he walked through the Soul Society hoping he doesn't get seen this early, I'd hate to have to do battle this early on. He thought. The last thing Utsumi needs is to be surrounded by attack Shinigami. He just hoped he could at least find out where he stood with his Captain before he has to fight anyone. He needed him on his side, or at least a non-combatant. There was no way Utsumi could take on Captain Kyoraku. His Captain, however unlikely, could decide he's needed in fight. If that happens then Utsumi may as well turn himself in. He knows of Kyoraku's power and strength, he may not use it often but when he does you just hope you are not on the wrong side.

I'm sure I've past that building before. He thought. All the buildings look the same, he doesn't want to Shunpo as the slightest increase in Reiatsu could give away his location, so he walks. He felt like he had seen all these buildings before. His frustration growing, he has to hold back a roar. He wanted to scream at the top of lungs. He's lost. He was rarely called to this part of the Soul Society and doesn't know his way round. He thought of Yoruichi. She would know her way round he thought. He never thought he could miss someone as much as he missed Old Lady Kameyo, but he misses Yoruichi. Her teasing, her teaching and her smirking. She was there to listen to him when he vented his worries and doubts and now he's alone. Alone and lost in the Soul Society potentially surrounded by people who want to kill him. He needed Yoruichi's guidance. He knows how pathetic this sounds, he only knew her for a few months but has grown attached to the former noble. Well you may as well dream big, right? he thought self deprecatingly to himself.

He continued walking aimlessly thought the district. He had to avoid the Squad barracks no matter what as he tried to make his way to see his Captain. At some point he was going to get ambushed, that much was unavoidable, he'd cross that bridge when he came to it. Right now, he needs to get his bearings and find out where he is. All the structures look much the same with only subtle differences. To say it was confusing would be an understatement. There were turns everywhere, and they all seemed to lead to dead ends.

He turned left and came to something he didn't want to see. A group of Shinigami. There were three of them, one was chubby with a full, round face and brown hair. Another was bald with a lean frame. The last was short, female with short black hair. Utsumi quickly dived back around the corner. I need a way out. I could fight my way through or I could go back the way I came and try and find a different way he thought. He opted to go back the way he came. He vowed not to kill innocent Shinigami.

He made his way back to the main street and looked around for anything familiar to aim towards. He knew the general direction but couldn't figure out how to get there with the paths. It's going to take some time he heard his zanpakuto say. He knew that. He wanted this part to be easy. Just go see the Captain as if it's no big deal he thought mocking himself. He was startled by a feminine voice shout from behind him. "Hey you! What Squad do you belong to?" she asked.

Utsumi sighed, so much for getting to the barracks without a fight. He turned around to face her. She was tall, athletic with violet eyes and silver hair. Utsumi didn't recognize her so he hoped that she didn't know him, "I'm in Squad 8." he said plainly, hoping she hadn't been told about him.

She eyed him for a moment before responding, "I know. You are the deserter who followed the traitors." she said drawing her Zanpakuto. "I guess this is thanks for my hard work. I am Wakahisa Aiko of Squad 3." She said before charging him.

Utusmi drew his Zanpakuto, the purple hilt sat in his hand comfortably. He parried the attack, "I don't want to do this. It'd be best if you just left. I won't think any less of you."

The anger etched itself on the woman's face as her brow furrowed deeper, "Don't be arrogant. I can take a deserter who couldn't handle life in the Gotei 13." She said slashing wildly at Utsumi.

Utsumi continued to block the attacks with ease. "It's not arrogance. I just think it's best if you leave before higher power Shinigami come for me and you pass out from the Reiatsu." He said while blocking her slashes not countering at all.

He's not attacking me. Why wouldn't he attack me? "Fight back!" She yelled upping her intensity.

He continued to block her attacks easily much to her frustration. Utsumi didn't want to attack her, he could tell Siegi no Torento wanted her to give up. She was keeping his blocks in check while he adjusted his stance. Wakahisa just continued her assault.

She slashed at him repeatedly. She couldn't understand why he wasn't attacking her. He was clearly powerful. "Why aren't you fighting back?" she asked, catching her breath.

Utsumi allowed her a break, "The thing is, you aren't guilty of anything other than following orders. I'm only here for the guilty." He said his blue eyes penetrating her defenses. "I don't won't to hurt you." he said to her.

Wakahisa shook her head, "You are guilty." she said restarting her onslaught.

His Zanpakuto was getting impatient, She's not getting it, Kaito. Just wound her so she can't fight. Sieigi no Torento murmured.

He agreed that this stubborn woman was blind to what happened in the Soul Society and won't stop. "I guess that I should just end this before it gets out of hand." He said stabbing the woman through the stomach. She fell down on him. He laid her down gently. "You're only injured. I'm sure that someone will be along shortly to take care of your wounds. Just know, get in my way again, I'll kill you." He said staring at her intently in the eye making sure she understood. After the battle was over and he made sure she'd survive, he way again. He made his way through the district and carried on making his way to the Squad 8 barracks.