Don't own Bleach. Chapter 20? I never imagined I'd get here. 20 chapters in I just hope it's still making sense and you're still enjoying it to some extent. Let me know?

Utumi stared at her mouth agape. He couldn't move. He wasn't sure he was awake. He rubbed his eyes to make sure he was seeing was, in fact, real. He saw her laugh and slowly saunter up to him, put her finger under his chin to close his mouth. "You should close that, you might attract flies." she joked.

Utsumi shook his head of to free himself from the daze, "What are you doing? Isn't it dangerous for you to be here?" he asked hurriedly.

She had to suppress a genuine smile at his concern. He knew how good she was at most things yet he still considers her safety important. Yoruichi smirked, "Because it's perfectly safe for you to be here?" she deflected.

The man pinned her with a steely gaze, "You know what I mean, why did you come here, not that I'm ungrateful. It's just, is it the best idea?" He asked knowing her situation quite well.

Yoruichi sighed, "I know. I should be fine as long as I stay in cat form for most of the journey. They won't be able to sense my Reiatsu like that. As for why I'm here, it's quite simple really. I don't like feeling useless." she said simply. She quickly returned to her cat form and made herself at home on his shoulder. Her manly cat voice spoke, "Come on Kaito, we got a way to go." she said.

Feeling like it's time to move on, he peeked outside of the storage room. Seeing nothing he left the midday sun making for a warm day in the Soul Society. They were walking past the Squad 3 barracks as the Squad were inside and they sneaked by undetected. "What's the quickest way to Squad 8 from here Yoruichi?" he asked not looking at her, slightly embarrassed that he can't find his way to his own barracks.

The cat cocked her head to the side in thought, she looked around for a moment, she quickly realized that from where they are they are going to have cross though both Squad 12 and Squad 13 barracks. If Utsumi did convince Kyoraku to help him, then Ukitake may be a friendly, however the members of both Squads may be a problem and Ukitake can't be seen actively helping a traitor and a deserter She considered. "Unfortunately the quickest way is cutting through Squad 12 and 13. Hopefully, we can avoid needless combat." she reassured.

Utsumi nodded in agreement. He picked up his pace slightly hoping to rush through these areas. They turned into the Squad 12 district and saw the large experimentation building surrounded by the living areas of the squad members. Weird smells were coming from the towers, Utsumi was in two minds whether to investigate until he felt claws dig in to his shoulder. He looked at Yoruichi who shook her head and they continued to pass through the area unnoticed.

They were just at the gateway leading to the Squad 13 area. When they heard a distinctive voice shout out, "Stop right there!" They stopped and Yoruichi hopped off of Utsumi's shoulder and hopped on the roof of a near by house.

Utsumi turned around and looked at the man who shouted at him he and a stark white face with black paint and blue hair. "Can I help you? I'm in a hurry." he asked.

He looked affronted, "I'm third seat of Squad 12 Kurosutchi Mayuri. I don't recognize you, what is your business here?" he asked reaching for his Zanpakuto, strapped to his front.

Utsumi noticed his movements, "I can't tell you." he said simply.

Kurosutchi gripped his Zanpakuto tighter, "You will tell me or you won't leave this place." he threatened.

Utsumi looked at Yoruichi. She gave a slight bob of the head, "I don't want to do this. You are not the reason I'm here. Go back to your lab and carry out your experiments and let me go." He said reaching behind for his Zanpakuto.

He heard the word 'experiment' and Kurosutchi's eyes lit up, "That's a good idea. I'll detain you then perform some unspeakable tests and experimental surgeries on your body. He retorted, "Claw out, Ashisogi Jizo." His Zanpakuto glowed and transformed into a trident, with curved blades on the side and a straight blade in the middle.

Utsumi took note of the blade, I shouldn't need my shikai for this. He sighed, "Bakudo #61 Rikujokoro." the the six beams of light hit Kurosutchi in the stomach and left him unable to move. "I don't want to hurt you. Your Squad mates will be in a minute to help you out of that." He said walking away. He made a mental note to thank Tessai when they see him again. Your Kido will be strong enough to hold down most lieutenants easily however a Captain will break out of any Kido no matter how powerful it may be.

Seeing Kurosutchi stuck in a strong binding kido, Yoruichi hopped back on to Utsumi's shoulder, "You know that Kisuke recruited that man. I can't understand why." The manly voice said. The masculine of the cat was still a little odd to him.

Utsumi nodded, "Come on we still got a way to go yet." he said as they made their way to Squad 13 hoping for a better reception.

Behind them, Kurosutchi broke free of Utsumi's Rikujokoro by cutting himself in half and injecting some substance to regenerate his legs and sneered, "I will kill you, intruder." Kurosutchi charged at Utusmi. He quickly turned to parry as Yoruichi leapt of his shoulder. As Utusmi and Kurosutchi flew into the Squad 13 area, Shinigami appeared to see what was happening. As Utsumi and Kurosutchi continued to struggle, the scientist scowled and said, "You really think you can beat me with a low-level spell like that one? Don't be stupid! Once I'm done with this, I'm going to cut you open and experiment on your insides." he said slashing at Utsumi.

He heard his Zanpakuto in the back of his mind talking, Utsumi jumped back avoiding the attack. You can't allow him to experiment on anyone. I can see the corruption ooze off of him his Zanpakuto's voice echoed in his mind. "I guess this is unavoidable then." he stated. "Fusei o arainagasu ti seigi o mamoru, Seigi no Torento." He called. His katana turned blue and changed into a curved blade with a purple ribbon attached at the hilt. He charged at Kurosutchi with an increased vigor in his attacks.

Kurosutchi wasn't the best swordsman, he fought best when he was out thinking his opponents. How can I outsmart him when he doesn't give me moment to think he thought as Utsumi's barrage of attacks never wavered. "Enough! What kind of Zanpakuto is that?" he asked digging for information. Utsumi just smirked not giving anything away and continued with his flurry of attacks. This guy is relentless. I can't even cut him. he thought miserably.

Utsumi could tell Kurosutchi was growing wary of this battle I got to end this soon before it gains anymore attention he thought looking around at the gathered Shinigami. "It's time to end this." He said to himself as he shunpoed. Kurosutchi was looking around the area unable to see his opponent or sense him for that matter. Utsumi appeared on a building behind him, "Bakudo #62 Hyapporankan." He said forming a long blueish white glowing pole and hurling it towards Kurosutchi.

Kurosutchi turned around, unable to react is hit with Utsumi's spell and trapped against a wall of the Squad 13 barracks. Yoruichi, seeming came of nowhere and hopped up on Utsumi's shoulder as they made their escape.

After witnessing the battle, Yoruichi was impressed with Utsumi's control. He could have easily ended the battle with his Shikai attacks but that could have caused a lot of damage to the surrounding Shinigami. It would have been quicker for him to do it that way but he found another way to do it. He's doing everything in his power to avoid killing these Shinigami she noticed. "Good job Kaito. We may not be able to speak with Ukitake now, but we should be able to get the Squad 8 barracks easier now." she said hopefully.

He looked at the damage the battle had caused. This was avoidable, all he had to do was let me go. Utsumi didn't know about that. He thought they would increase the patrols in the surrounding areas. "I don't know, Yoruichi. I was hoping to avoid any conflict until I can speak to my Captain to see what has happened around here. I'm hoping that my old Squad members won't fight me." He said quietly.

Yoruichi nodded, fighting beside someone for a while and then having to fight them is not something she wants Utsumi to go through. "I know, Kaito. I hope so to." she said as they made their way away from the scene of the battle and onwards to Squad 8.