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Recap:

This flashback took place at the time when Captain Akiyo was the captain of the 6th squad and Jushiro Ukitake was her lieutenant. Captain Akiyo was in the middle of training her twin brothers. During that time, the boys became somewhat disobedient, which caused Midori to unnecessarily unleash her Zanpakuto's power. Luckily, both of them ended up with only scratches and bruises. Lieutenant Ukitake showed up while Midori was scolding the boys and giving them their well-deserved punishments. Jushiro then notified Midori of the Head Captain's order to send the boys on a mission. Midori was not satisfied and went to visit the Head Captain.

The Head Captain was sitting at his desk waiting for Captain Akiyo to drop by his squad barracks. He made sure to let her lieutenant, Jushiro Ukitake, to give the message of sending The Troublemaker Twins to a mission. He was very well aware of Midori being against this decision, but he still had to what he had to do as the Head Captain. Finally, he heard the noise of someone knocking impatiently. Leaving everything as it is, his voice boomed, "Come in. I was expecting you, Captain Akiyo."

Captain Akiyo's POV

I flash-stepped as fast as I can and reached the 1st Squad barracks. I had already prepared myself as to how I should convince the Head Captain to take back his decision. We all very well know that once the Head Captain sends out an order, no one can stop him, let alone change his mind. At least, it wouldn't hurt to try. I can at least work my way around it.

I nervously knocked on the door until I heard the Head Captain's booming voice of approval. Upon entering, I immediately got to the point. "Head Captain, I do not accept your message. The boys will not be going on any sort of mission."

The Head Captain looked up from his desk and looked sharply into my eyes. "Captain Midori Akiyo, I am sure you know that I will not be taking no as an answer. It is your duty as a captain to see that these boys carry out their mission correctly and thoroughly."

"B-but the boys-" I began hastily trying to find a way for the Head Captain to change his mind, but he immediately cut me off.

"You may leave, Captain Akiyo."

I replied weakly and looked down in regret, feeling a stinging sensation in my eyes. "Yes sir." I turned around and opened the door which I knew would eventually lead me and the boys to the disaster-causing mission. I was about to walk out when the Head Captain stopped me.

"Either you and the Trouble Maker Twins can go together on this mission or I can assign someone else to take them. I assume you would rather go with them. Don't disappoint me, Captain Akiyo."

"I understand. I will do my best."

"Midori-onee-chan~!" Kaito squealed after seeing me enter the room and immediately ran to embrace me. "What'd you bring me? Lemme see~! Lemme see~!" He questioned in such a sweet, childish, innocent tone as he circled around me searching to see if I had anything. Unfortunately for him, I didn't get anything nor did I have anything on hand. Or did I? His cuteness is being a little suspicious though… I thought.

"First things first. Did you cause Jushiro any trouble?" I placed on hand on top on his head and started ruffling his hair and Kaito answered in a cheery voice,

"No, I didn't. Kaito was a good boy." I laughed at he referred to himself in third person. I looked over at Jushiro to see what he had to say and he just smiled confirming that Kaito's behavior was fabulous.

Mamuro apparently sat in the corner, sulking and covered in a cloud of gloom. He glanced over at me, noticing that Kaito was causing some sort of commotion. After staring at me for a while, he continued sulking as he longingly stared at his shelf with countless manga lined up in alphabetical order, starting from 07-Ghost and ending at Yuuko X Boku. I sweat-dropped as I glanced over at Jushiro again. He smiled wryly, mouthing He's been like that the whole time.

Someone was pulling on my sleeve interrupting my silent conversation with Jushiro. "Onee-chan? Onee-chan!" Kaito whined indicating that he hasn't given up on his expected candy.

I reached into my pocket, pulling out chocolate-flavored pocky. Kaito practically jumped up to make a grab for it, then I raised my hand higher, making it impossible for Kaito to reach. He tried jumping up and down multiple times like a puppy does to reach for his treat. "Onee-chan! It's not fair!" I can't reach that high!" Kaito pouted and looked up at him with puppy-dog eyes. I swear I could've seen an imaginary tail wagging.

"Oh? Is that so?" I asked teasingly. "I could've sworn that you were grounded just earlier this morning from all sweets. Isn't that right?"

Kaito chibi-cryed as he ran to embrace his white-haired brother. "Mamuro~! Onee-chan is being a bully! She didn't even fall for my cute appeal!" Mamuro looked up from his corner as he accepted his embrace, still sulking. Now, two brothers sat in the corner sulking as they stared at me with their chibi-eyes.

So, I was right about him planning something... I sweat-dropped at the thought. It's no wonder that Kaito is the master-mind of the Trouble Maker Twins.

"Captain Akiyo," Jushiro grabbed by attention by suddenly using a serious tone. "How'd things go with the Head Captain?"

"Not so good…" I sighed. "The boys are nowhere ready to go on a mission. How can they kill a hollow if they're sulking over being grounded?"

Jushiro smiled wryly while asking, "Why are they being sent on a mission anyways? They haven't even graduated from the Soul Reaper Academy."

I walked over to the couch and sat down. "Honestly, I have no idea." I paused to think for a while. "They did say that they were extraordinary fighters and have a lot of potential, but for some reason they can't seem to obtain their Zanpakuto. I guess the Head Captain feels that if they're in actual combat and danger, maybe that'll help them obtain their Zanpakuto faster."

Jushiro sighed and sat down next to me on the couch and whispered, "Hey, Captain. Don't you think that's enough torture for one day." I looked up blankly at him as he pointed towards the sulking twins comforting each other.

"I guess you're right. I kinda feel bad for them. Even Mamuro looks cuter when he has that rebellious attitude…" I got off the couch and walked up to them. "Kaito. Mamuro. How's this?" They both turn toward me with indifference, but I continued nonetheless. "I'll get rid of your punishment and forgive you," I winked as their eyes gleamed with hope, "If and only if, you fight Jushiro and me seriously and we won't use shikai."

Kaito and Mamuro glanced at each other and got up from their 'depressed corner', looking at me with new-found motivation. "Hai!" They answered simultaneously.

Kaito, back to his normal self, pumped his fists in the air. "Yosh~! Let's do this! Ne, Mamuro?"

Mamuro, back to his indifferent self, replied while ruffling Kaito's hair. "Yeah. This time we'll do it seriously."

Jushiro asked jokingly, more to himself rather than them, "Were they not serious before?"

I smiled while looking at my two younger brothers as I thought to myself. They get serious when their favorite things are in jeopardy. Why didn't I think of doing this before?

I'll upload a picture of Midori, Kaito, and Mamuro eventually...

Maybe.

I'll probably leave it to your imagination.