Kushina leaves the Kurosaki house full on ramen and with a promise to come back tomorrow to show Yuzu some more recipes, despite Ichigo's protest. The girl has a knack for the kitchen, unlike Ichigo, and Kushina is happy to pass on her recipies.
Plus Kushina has grown fond of the little girl in the short time she's known her.
But reality comes hard and fast, as soon as she turns the corner, there's a familiar black cat waiting for her in front of the shop. Kushina pauses, scowling, and for all her intentions are to ignore her she can't help the bitter, "Fancy seeing you, Yo-chan."
"'Shina," the cat greets, leaping up to nestle on her shoulder, hidden under her hair. Kushina wants to shake her off, but knows if she tries a clawed face is in her future.
"If Kisuke sent you here to tell me to leave the kid alone, 'ttebane, the answer is fuck off."
Yoruichi winces, knows that she's only truly pissed when she uses that name, and settles a bit more against her neck. "Good thing I didn't prepare a speech then."
Kushina snorts. "Good answer."
"I told him you were too stubborn to change your mind. You're too good for us, 'Shina-chan. That kids gonna have a hell of a support group with you in it."
"You're damn right, dattebane! Anyone who thinks they can fuck with my cute new nephew should be prepared for me to come at them with my teeth ."
Yoruichi laughs, nipping lightly at Kushina's ear. "Those bastards are in for a real treat, then."
Kushina grins, all teeth and a familiar terror as she steps into the shop. Urahara isn't there, but Tessai greets them with a small nod and Kushina's grin softens to something a bit more fond in return.
"Yo!" Kushina says, plucking the cat-woman off her shoulder finally despite her protest. "Where's the bastard hiding now?"
"Experiments," is all Tessai says, and Kushina snorts again.
"Let's go to the hot springs!" Yoruichi cheerfully says, wiggling in Kushina's grasp until she lets her drop, landing on her feet. "You can tell me what you've been up to while I was away."
Kushina sweeps the cat back up in her arms, ignoring the offended yip she gets and books it downstairs. "Oh, Yo-chan! I have so much to tell you, 'ttebane! You know Ichigo-kun has orange hair? Orange! And his sisters are so cute-little Yuzu-chan was absolutely delightful! I'm going back over there tomorrow to show her some recipes-"
Kushina doesn't shut up until she's stepping into the spring, and that's only because Yoruichi transforms and dunks her to get her to be quiet.