Chapter Three, New Beginings

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The scene was busy as Soul reapers were running back and forth, currently within the 12th Division many of the Soul Reapers were busy with tasks. However The Captain was most interested in the reading they got from Karakura town. Being in his lab as he had the Captain of the 13th Squad with him.

Jushiro Ukitake was looking over the reading also finding it very odd.

"Mayuri, what does this mean?:

He looked to the Captain with a serious look.

"This reading is far more pure than any other Hollow I've ever seen. If I had to guess it would be a far stronger Hollow but seeing as there's been no actual siting and its current wareabout are hidden its no beast. It seemed to have vanished within the town but there's no sign of a Garganta being formed so how it got there I'm not sure."

He hated not knowing but the mystery behind the reading made him want to keep it safe.

Jushiro nodded

"I'll send a more experienced sabordnet once I get back to my squad. Though I would rather not send anyone alone but it would take too long to get it through. I'll send them with orders to observe more than clearing Hollows. One upside seems to be the other Hollow sightings has decreased drastically. If I had to guess they don't want to upset whatever made its way there. Once its cleared I'll get a Captain to go down to investigate along with one of your teams."

Mayuri turned away, looking at the readings again.

"Indeed, if it comes to it I'll go myself if need be. These readings are unlike anything, they're pure. Beyond anything I've ever seen, its most definitely a Hollow but something tells me its a far more evolved, it's like the tailed beasts of the old world."

Jushiro eye's widened

"You can't mean.. The tailed beasts? I thought they were consumed?"

Mayuri shook his head.

"I've never cared much about it before but to keep it simple they were beasts born from a far greater beast. Its said when they were combined they destroyed any standing army or civalization. Eventually, it just disapeared, though thats only theory of those who were from that time. I do believe we have some from that time in another Squad."

Jushiro listened intently, having heard the story from old Soul Reapers and even a little from Yamamoto. He assumed they were myths, such things seemed far fetched to say the least.

"Regardless we need to get to the bottom of this, I should inform my Squad and get someone deployed soon. I just hope they'll be okay."

With that Jushiro would walk out the lab, making his way back to his Squad barracks. Along the way, he would nod to pass Soul Reapers and try to keep his appearance up. Jushiro has always been sick to some degree, hiding a cough as he didn't like making anyone worry. Though this whole problem stressed him out.

Soon enough he would return to his co-lieutenants happy to see him, before either could greet him he spoke up.

"Send Rukai to my office, I need her for an assignment."

Smiling softly as they both shouted out "Yes Captain!" making him chuckle from the site.

He would head back to his office as he mulled over all the information about the issue. Thinking to himself.

"A pure Hollow reading.. Something like the tailed beasts of old, I hope this isn't bad… I don't want to send anyone to their deaths but I need a strong Soul Reaper on the ground while I get permission for a bigger presence in the town. I'll take some away from the smaller area's but I shouldn't rush this. Who knows, maybe its presence alone will be enough to scare off other Hollows. The only thing that bothers me is all the tailed beasts disappeared a long time ago, anyone from that time might not even recall such things. I'll have to ask help to try and find anyone who may know. If only we had one in our ranks, would make it far easier."

The scene would change to another Soul Reaper at his desk, Shikamaru sneezed as he looked at the papers in front of him.

"What a drag.. "

He tapped his pencil on the desk as he seemed to be pandering something as Shunsui walked up.

"Hey what got you so bummed, not like I give you much work."

Shikamaru would look to him still thinking over the problem.

"Well this report is bothering me, its from the developing issue in Karakura Town. Something feels very off, I'm waiting from a report from Squad 12 but I'm getting a feeling I haven't in a long time. Its bothering me."

Shunsui would let out a laugh as he nodded.

"You've been here for a long time and I've never seen you this worked up. Normally you'd wave it off until I told you, though it never mattered. You could see any report and pick out anything to bring the truth. Even helping organize the Soul Society to be far more efficient. If you wanted you could of been a Captain."

Shikamaru shrugged.

"Thats too troublesome, I'd rather stay where I am. Besides my Shikai and Bankai aren't really suited for combat."

Shunsui would shake his head, letting out another laugh.

"You say that but you know you could easily beat most people, your abilities match mine if I'm being honest. Still just means I have an ace for when the time comes."

With that Shinsui would begin walking away as Shikamaru would return his focus back to the report. Muttering to himself "I swear if this is you Naruto.." talking softly as he shook to idea off. Many of the ninja of old lived peaceful lives, not wishing for more war or fighting. The ninja under HAshirama actually ran there own distric in the Soul Society. They served as peacekeepers mostly, however many of them have taken to the solitary life. Legands took a active role in keeping the peace, no longer having chakra meant little when there training held strong. Making any Ninja a far more dangerous even without chakra.

The idea of becoming a Soul Reaper wasn't a good one to most Shinobi liked. The idea of going into a life of war is something nearly all Shinobi's never wanted. Though a many few still seeked there loved one's, while the Shinobi was well known to both normal folk and the Court Guard Squads there was still little done to help those to find there family. So the Shinobi made it a mission to help anyone find there true families or for safety. There's a code to not kill as doing so would put all Shinobi at risk. So it was mostly peaceful with all kinds of clans staying with each other.

Even so there has been a few Shinobi who became Soul Reapers, there was a contract made between the Shinobi and the Seireitei. Seeing how skillful the Shinobi were the Captains of the Seireitei wanted a few of them in there ranks, knowing they'd grow to some of there strongest. Shikamaru was a case of the deal that was made. Each clan of good Socail standing were made official clans that had real say within the Soul Society, also making them protected by the Seireitei.

When it came to the type of Zanpakuto a Shinobi would obtain would normally relate to there clan ability or strong skill they developed as they lived. Though many of the Shinobi who weren't in a clan didn't bother to do much with Shinigami. Though for the highest legands of the Shinobi would of fully developed there Zanpakuto. Even if they weren't officially Shinigami they still agreed on protecting the Seireitei and citizens if the time came. Though they hoped it would never come to that.

Back to Jushiro Rukia was in his office, he just finished explaining her mission.

"And remember, if you feel a far more powerful Hollow you are to request backup before engaging. I want to send more Shinigami with you but I need to get permission before I can."

Rukai nodded.

"I understand Captain, you can count on me. I won't go in over my head."

Jushiro smiled softly as he nodded.

"Thank you Rukia, you can go whenever you are ready. Though you do need to go within the day, I want the Soul Reaper currently down there to report back to Squad 12. The more we know the better we're off."

She nodded, heading out the office to get herself ready. Wanting to talk to some friends before she left.

The scene would change to Kisuke's shop, being in one of the other rooms with a table. Currently both Naruto and Kisuke were drinking tea, Naruto enjoying it as it felt like he hasn't had any drink in years, which was weird. Naruto told him about his situation, along with him only recently being dead in his mind.

"I see, if you want I can try to pull up information on the ninja still around. I'm sure they would be glad to know you're alive. You're actually one of the few in the last wave of ninja that they've seeked out."

Naruto's eyes widened, not thinking he'd find anyone from his past.

"Wait really!? Where are they?"

Kisuke would shake his head, holding up a finger.

"First we need to get you ready for that. While you're strong and I believe you still have your tailed beast, you've only just come to this world. You can't use most of your moves and from what I can tell, you're no swordsman. Your friends aren't going anywhere so why don't you let me train you? I'd rather have you ready for a fight. Besides you'd need it, I doubt you can get to them without getting into trouble."

Naruto thought it, still being somewhat upset about not being able to see his friends and family. Still he nodded softly.

"Yeah, if there's anything I've learned it's never be too careful. Besides, I need time to try and talk to Kurama. I can feel him with me, he's probably asleep. Though what's the catch? I appreciate the help but why would you want to help me?"

Kisuke's eyes became serious as he looked into Naruto's eyes.

"To be frank with you, I intend to determine if what you say is true and you're not a threat. I know the Shinobi in the soul Society and if I saw anything it is that they can lie and see through most lies. So don't expect me to be this forward in the future."

Naruto sweat dropped as he replied.

"Geez you got all scary, but in all seriousness I understand. My sensei told me something, two warriors can tell the others thoughts through combat. Something like that, can I rest for the night?"

Kisuke nodded, his smile returning as he spoke.

"Get some rest Naruto, we'll start tomorrow when your more rested."

Naruto nodded, happy to have someone who seems to being giving him a chance before throwing him out.

"Thanks."