Ch11

As he cleaning his office Toshiro was greeted by two familiar women. "Oh captain," Rangiku said with her usual cheery tone. "What are you doing?"

"Just some business," He said raising an eyebrow.

Momo grinned at him. "Off to Akihara today again?"

He froze and looked at them both. "What are you both getting at?"

Rangiku smiled. "Why captain your friend in that little town who you like to visit."

Crap. Well I figure I can't hide him forever. He sighed. "He's a friend and technically I'm teaching him too."

The two girls exchanged a knowing look that made him irritated. "Well who would've thought you had a secret friend," Momo said. "So what's he like?"

He took a deep breath. "He is nice, a little naïve but nice." Why do you two even care? At times it seemed his lieutenant and Rangiku cared a little to much about his own personal life for whatever reason.

"Really? And how did he become friends with you?" Rangiku said, her eyes lighting up. "Does he at least like to drink?"

He frowned and put some papers away. "He's too young for that."

"So when can we meet him?" Momo asked.

"Why do you want to meet?"

The two girls looked at each other. "Well we want to know what a friend of your is like."

He didn't know of if that was a complement or not, especially since they both like to tease him about not having an active social life.

"Yeah you never introduced us to any of your friends before; I thought you didn't any," Momo said.

He sighed and fought the urge to get irritated. "I'm going to bring him up here you can meet him them. Matsumoto prepare a room for him."

Grabbing his cloak he quickly left his office, leaving the two girls behind. Well I couldn't hide it from them forever. Who knows maybe they can help in some way. He couldn't watch over Netto the entire time.

Upon arriving in Akihara he went to Netto's room where he found the boy in his Shinigami form while his normal body was sitting up right at his desk.

"Hey Toshiro! Yoruichi sensei gave me a mod soul to use," Netto said as the boy's physical body turned around and nodded.

The mod soul grinned and waved. He looked it over and found nothing odd with it. "Good. We'll be away training for a bit. Are you sure your parents won't get suspicious?"

"No they'll be fine," Netto said.

Turning around he saw the black cat leap off of Netto's bed. "Well come on Captain Hitsugaya we don't have all day," Yoruichi said.

"Alright lets go," he said.

As soon as they exited Netto's house he opened the portal to the soul society. "Come on follow me."

Netto followed him through the portal. When they exited it they found themselves in front of the tenth division barracks.

"Wow cool," Netto said as he eyed everything.

"This is my division that I'm in charge of," he said as they walked past various soul reapers. Some of them bowed to him as he passed by various Shinigami. "Make sure you don't disturb anyone they have their own things to do too."

"Is my grandfather up here too?" Netto asked.

He shook his head. "He is in his division. Who knows maybe you'll run into each other."

As they headed to his house Rangiku came out. "Oh captain this must be Netto."

"Netto this is my lieutenant Matsumoto Rangiku," He said. Please don't make this awkward. The two of them looked each other over as if they didn't realize he had other friends.

"N-Nice to meet you," Netto said with a polite bow.

Rangiku smiled at him then hugged him shoving his face into her bosom. "You too. I was so surprised when I heard my captain had a friend."

His brow twitched as Netto's face reddened. "Matsumoto you're suffocating him."

Rangiku released her grip and Netto pulled away his face red. "Well his room is ready captain."

"Thank you," he said. Please don't fool around with him. A part of him knew that Netto's more childish side and Rangiku's playfulness might drive him crazy. I really hope I won't end nup regretting this. "Netto come on lets get you settled in."

Netto nodded and quickly followed him and Rangiku to his room. It was a small tatami room near his own room with the bare essentials. After Netto settled they all sat down in his office.

"Alright I'll do my best to prepare you for whatever you have to face but you'll have to do your part too," he said.

Netto nodded. "I know."

Yoruichi leaped up onto his desk. "Captain Hitsugaya I'll be training my student in a private area, would you mind helping us? I promise it won't interfere with your work."

He nodded. "Fine. What do you need me to do?"

"Mainly help him with his shikai," Yoruichi said. "Also, train him to become a good swordsman."

"I'll do my best but that won't happen over night," he said before turning to his friend. "Listen training as a Shinigami won't be easy but I expect you to follow all the rules here ok?"

Netto grinned. "Sure no problem."

He made a mental note to make sure Matsumoto and Netto don't goof off together.

Yoruichi jumped off of the table. "Alright follow me then to where we will be training."

He nodded and motioned for them to follow him. That thing used a cerro, if it is an arrancar I doubt a few months can handle it.

Thankfully no one from his squad question why he was leaving with Yoruichi and Netto. His division as loyal to him and him alone and even if something were to happen they wouldn't sell him out.

The dark cat led them past various buildings far from other people. "Netto in order to get stronger you must learn how to concentrate," The cat said as she led them to a secluded area.

"Got it. That's not my strongest point though," Netto said with a nervous laugh.

Yoruichi led them to a large cliff far from prying eyes and hit a rock on the side. "Follow me," she said as she walked into the cave wall and passed right through it.

"Sh-Should we?" Netto asked

"She is your teacher come on," he said.

Netto nodded as they both passed through the rocky wall. On the other side they were greeted by a large hot spring surrounded by various rock forms and a large platform in the distance.

"Wow cool," Netto said as he looked around them.

Yoruichi nodded and stepped in front of them. "Now then I guess I should show you what I really look like."

There was a puff of smoke as the figure of a tall woman with tan brown skin and flowing hair.

Netto's face reddened at the naked woman in front of her. "S-Sensei?

Yoruichi folded her arms. "Oh you thought I was a guy? She laughed and shook her head. "No I'm a woman, common mistake though."

They don't call her the goddess of flash for nothing. He cleared his throat. "Well we should get started. What do you wand us to do?"

"Help him with his shikai," Yoruichi said. "Netto I'll push you to your limit each day but I expect you to do your best."

"Y-Yes sensei," Netto said. The brunette was doing his best to not stare at his teacher.

Yoruichi sighed. "Fine I'll changed. You really have never seen a woman naked before?"

Netto avoided her gaze and shook his head.

Yoruichi laughed. "Don't worry you'll get used to it."

Oh boy I have a feeling I know where this is going.

"Come on lets practice," he said pulling Netto's sleeve.

As they got onto the plat form they drew their zanpakutos. "Alright release your shikai," he ordered.

Netto nodded and took a deep breath. "Shine brightly Taiyo!"

He maintained a rigid pose as Netto's sword became a beam of light. It was an impressive rey and he could feel a decent amount of spiritual pressure behind it. "Alright swing it at me."

"Are you sure?" Netto asked.

"Don't worry about me," he said firmly. "In battle you cannot afford hesitation."

Netto looked him in the eyes and nodded. The boy swung the blade of light at him sending a ray at him.

He effortlessly blocked the attack with his blade. Not a bad attack but lets see what else it can do. "Alright I'll release mine. I won't hold back," he warned.

"Go ahead," Netto said, gripping his sword tightly.

Taking a deep breath he held his sword in front of him. "Reign over the Frozen Heavens Hyornimaru!"

Ice and cold erupted around him as an ice dragon flew from his sword and at Netto. The brunette's eyes widened and he swung his sword to counter the attack.

A gleam of light hit the ice causing the entire area with a bright light. He blinked a few times before he saw Netto who had fallen down get back up.

"Get ready," he said before charging at him.

Netto barely had time to raise his blade as he slashed at him. To his credit Netto managed to raise his sword just in time. Though his friend barely managed to keep his sword up as he was slowly backed into a corner.

Out of the corner of his eyes he saw Yoruichi watching them curiously as the two did combat. Netto did his best to try to land a hit, but he wasn't going to go easy on him. He continued to keep up his form as the two continued to exchange blows. Light and ice danced around them as he toyed with Netto who tried his best to probe his defenses.

You want a Shinigami? Fine. I'll make sure you are a strong and decent one. After about ten minutes he went on the offensive and managed to knock the sword out of Netto's hand before knocking him to the ground.

"I yield," Netto sighed.

"Not bad," he said as he helped him up. "But you have a long way to go."

Netto looked him in the eyes and nodded. "Thanks. I know I do but I want to do my best to be strong." The brunette looked down, his brow furrowed. "That thing is going to keep on harming my friends I must stop it."

"Try to get in sync with your zanpakuto," he said. "A Shinigami must be one with their zanpakuto." Gripping his sword he showed it to Netto. "Me and Hyornimaru have been through a lot together, he pushes me to be my best and we work together." He looked up at Netto. "Try to achieve that with your zanpakuto."

Netto nodded, determination in his eyes. "I'll do my best. How do I do that?"

"Show it you are worthy to be its owner," he said firmly. "Come on lets train some more."

With that, he continued to train Netto. He pushed the brunette to his limits until he was absolutely exhausted.

"Alright white don't you two soak in the waters and well continue another time," Yoruichi suggested.

He sheathed his sword and Netto sighed. "Th-Thanks."

With that they both stripped down and entered the waters. He had to admit Netto had grown and now had a decent figure with some muscle definition.

"Man this is great!" Netto sighed.

Yoruichi entered the water and sat between them. "These baths will restore your strength try to relax your body in them."

Netto nodded as he looked up at the ceiling. "Hey Toshiro what's it like being a captain? Have you fought a lot of strong opponents?"

"I have." He rested against the edge of the pool. "Being a captain isn't easy, I have to be the role model for my division and lead them when it is necessary. It took a lot of sacrifices but I don't mind" He looked over at his friend. "I won't allow anyone I care about to suffer."

The brunette looked at him and nodded. "I understand. I don't want those I care about to suffer either."

As their eyes met his heart fluttered a bit. Speaking with Netto it was like he could open up and relax a bit. Hopefully we can still do this in the future. Determination swelled up inside of him. It won't be easy training him but he will make sure he doesn't get harmed