Yaho!
Hello there, I am back! So I was able to find the time to start a new chapter on a rainy, almost snowy day in the beginning of March! Let's just hope I actually finish this chapter and not leave it half ways and finish it in December jajajaja.
So onto the story!
Disclaimer: I do not own bleach nor it's characters. I simply enjoy manipulating them to do as I please.
#15#
"What do you mean it's Kuchiki Ginrei?!" exclaimed the youngest Shiba.
Ichigo looked at his little brother slightly taken aback as he rose an eyebrow in surprise. Shunsui and Jūshirō also looked shocked which had him thinking that nobody had noticed any particular detail either.
"Well," Ichigo began "first of all, I had on good sources that Gen was working with some of the Kuchiki higher ups. Another curious thing is the blade this assassin is using." He explained "Every clan has its particular attributes and things that identify them. One of those things is the blades the guards use. This one-" he pointed towards the one on the assassin's hip "-is a Kuchiki blade."
"How were we supposed to know that? We're not history freaks like you Ichi!" reasoned Shunsui as he pointed at the orange haired man that was staring at him impassively.
"That's not all you idiot." Ichigo fought back as he crossed his arms over his chest "The clothing is a traditional Kuchiki garment and the attacks used as well. At least for this guy, I don't know anything about the rest of the assassins that were trailing after Wataru."
"They weren't from the Kuchiki clan." Interrupted a voice from the ground.
As a whole, they all turned down to look at the black clothed figure that was awakening. He was struggling to sit up on his own and was trying to look as harmless as possible.
"Hey don't move you scum!" threatened Wataru, his posture defensive as he placed his hand on his Katana.
"Relax Wataru-chan, he's not about to attack us. Right, Kuchiki-san?" inquired Ichigo with a raised eyebrow
"Of course not Shiba-san." Answered the other curtly as he lowered his disguise and revealed mid-night black hair framing a youthful face with distinctive Kuchiki features, a couple of Kenseikan decorating the left side of his silky strands as his gray eyes glistened. "But I must say that I am shocked you knew who I was."
Ichigo gave a slightly crooked smile as he crossed his arms over his chest "I knew it was a Kuchiki, narrowing down the candidates was easy once you take into consideration your skill level. You would have gotten away if I hadn't surprised you."
The young Kuchiki nodded in understanding "I was not expecting the Kido, much less an altered version of it."
Jūshirō slightly perked up at this as he turned to look at Ichigo "Oh, so you really did succeed this time." His smile brightened with pride "No wonder the Kido surrounding him was weird."
Ichigo merely nodded slightly as he instinctively straightened up with his own bit of pride. He turned slightly towards the Kuchiki to give a slight glower that barely fazed the other outwardly –Ichigo could only hope to guess how he was really faring.
Damn Kuchiki masks.
"Tell me everything." He demanded, his tone even with an underlying threat barely concealed "Everything you know, names, places, events, information."
Kuchiki Genrei merely stared back with a hardened expression of his own, his gray eyes bearing determinedly into Ichigo's amber ones before giving a light nod to himself.
"Shiba-sama," he began, his tone full with respect "I need your help as well."
The orange head merely raised an eyebrow at the sudden form of respect but made no mention as his eyes glimmered with slight understanding. He held out his hand towards the Kuchiki heir and the other grasped it hesitantly before being hoisted up.
"We'll talk in the main room." Ichigo decided "I don't want Haruka to be alone when she wakes up."
"Is that really wise?" questioned Shunsui "Ichigo, this guy nearly killed Haruka and stabbed you as well."
"There was a reason." He countered easily while leading everyone into the room "There is more to this then I originally thought."
The silent Kuchiki nodded to better assert Ichigo's assumption as he trailed after the man. Everyone else followed timidly behind but no one made further mention until they were all seated around the table.
"Begin." Ichigo commanded, his tone showing no room for argument as he silently stared down the raven haired Kuchiki.
"I think you already knew this, but Shiba Gen is behind these attacks." He informed evenly.
"We had our suspicions." Jūshirō confirmed, more for the sake of keeping this conversation on track than anything else.
Ginrei nodded "But he also happens to be controlling the Kuchiki council, not only the Shiba one."
"How is that possible!" exclaimed Wataru, his hands slamming into the table while he threw a nasty glare towards the man "Gen has nothing to do with the Kuchiki's. I bet this is all a trap for-"
"Wataru," Ichigo reprimanded with a side glance that made the younger flinch and slump with loss.
"Thank you Shiba-sama." Ginrei inclined his head in gratitude "As I was saying, Shiba Gen is currently under control of the Kuchiki elders as well, and by default, the clan." His eyes turned somber as he took a quick glance towards Ichigo before focusing again on everyone "A decade ago our main elder, Kuchiki Tenzō died from a grave illness and as a last request placed his best friend, Shiba Gen as an outside advisor. Gen took control of the council from the outside in less than five years and has been keeping everyone at bay with threats, hostages and blackmail." His eyes turned downcast as he stared at his white knuckled hands with self hate "He has Setsura, my sister, as Hostage. I couldn't do anything but follow his orders."
Everyone's eyes filled with slight understanding of the entire situation. Apparently this was no minor internal war in the Shiba higher rank. Now another clan was involved, and by default, the problem has only gotten bigger. With one clan lacking a head and another completely immobilized, the process of incriminating Gen could be harder than originally planned even if Ichigo stood up as clan head right away.
However-
"Gen is AWOL and I sent word to the C46; he's now a Shiba outcast and right now I have full authority to strip him of his rank as Shiba Elder." Ichigo pointed out.
Everyone turned hopeful eyes on him as they took in his words. As things had advanced, they had enough evidence to ask for a warrant of his arrest but it would take longer with his high status still intact. If it were just a Shiba clan member, no matter how much of an advisor he was to the Kuchiki's, they could still act fast.
"I know where Gen is most likely hiding." Ginrei added on easily, a glint in his eyes showing eagerness "We can get him while he's still seething with anger at his failure."
Ichigo nodded and was about to stand up to go put in motion their plan when a noise from behind brought his attention to the awakening Shiba princess. The movement was soon noticed by everyone and Ichigo was suddenly reminded of the grim fact that Shiba Ryōtarō was dead and he had yet to tell either of his siblings.
"Ichigo?" Haruka murmured groggily, as she hesitantly began to sit up "Where am I?"
The orange head easily gave a tired smile as he helped her into a sitting position; he held her left hand in his right and motioned Wataru to come forth as he expertly grasped his little brother's hand with his remaining one.
"We're in the Shiba cottage. Specifically the head's cottage." He explained softly.
Haruka merely blinked in slight shock before giving a nod in understanding. Suddenly, she zeroed in on Ichigo's slightly strained smile and easily pinpointed something was off when she felt Ichigo squeeze her hand. She turned to look at Wataru to see if maybe he knew something, but his distressed frown was plain answer that he had no idea what could be the problem –it was obvious the youngest Shiba had also noticed the hard expression on Ichigo's face.
"We will be waiting in the room next door." Jūshirō informed them offhandedly, his sad smile doing nothing to alleviate her concern when Shunsui followed right behind with an unknown boy with distinctive Kuchiki features.
When Ichigo squeezed their hands again both siblings turned towards their elder brother with a forbearing feeling about the whole situation. Apparently this was some big news, and judging by how everyone was acting, it was not good news.
"Chichue…" Ichigo began, his tone only caring a slight waver "went out to investigate the whole case –tried to find clues about Wataru's whereabouts."
"I knew nothing about this." Haruka interjected lightly, her brows furrowing lightly with held annoyance about being left in the dark about Ryōtarō's departure.
Ichigo merely nodded in understanding, as if he knew exactly what Haruka wanted to say and knew that she did not approve of their undercover missions without telling her.
"We decided not to. He left yesterday morning after we met up with the Captain Commander." He explained softly "He was able to pinpoint Wataru's location rather easily and by the time nightfall came around, he was able to contact me via Hell Butterfly and give me this information."
Wataru's brow furrowed lightly as his grasp on Ichigo's hand tightened ever so slightly with trepidation "He went looking for me. What about a search party? Surely with all that was going on-"
"Central 46 didn't want to act hastily and the one week leeway was decreed even when Chichue pushed forward." Haruka interjected "The elders also agreed to this agreement so we basically had our hands tied."
Ichigo nodded easily to assert her information before elaborating "A councilmen came in the morning before Chichue left and we were able to scare him into sending out a search party with threats of sending one from the 10th squad but even then nobody would be mobilized until 24 hrs at the soonest."
"So Chichue came looking for me. Because obviously he wasn't going to wait any longer." Wataru narrowed his eyes suspiciously at his elder brother as he started to come up with his own conclusions "Ichi-ni, where's Chichue now?"
The orange head flinched lightly at the hard tone as he averted his eyes to look at their intertwined fingers "His Hell Butterfly not only came with your position, but he also told me we were all being targeted and he was being attacked." He came up to look into his sibling's eyes and his heart broken expression only deepened at seeing their sorrow "Unohana-taicho told me earlier today when we were still in the 4th that they were using a slow killing poison and was able to pinpoint it in Haruka's system, my own stab injury, and Chichue's reiatsu."
"Poison." Wataru murmured slowly "One of the goons that was going after me was using poison."
"I think Chichue was ambushed." he explained softly "Must have been one of the people after you that got separated. He-" Ichigo swallowed slowly when he felt a tight knot in his throat constrict his words "…Chichue was confirmed… deceased b-by the time I was carrying Haruka to the fourth."
He felt as if his whole world went spiraling down on him when Haruka's hand started to shake in his grasp and Wataru's own slid away from him to clutch his arm instead.
"Y-you're joking." Wataru whispered –almost pleaded "Chichue-" he shook his head almost as if trying to shake off the whole situation "Otou-san would never fall for some low life thugs! He's-!" Wataru looked at Ichigo with a shocked expression as if the whole thing had just sunk in, his eyes glistening with tears "He's the tenth squad captain, he can't-"
When the words chocked in his throat all Ichigo could do is pull him into a bone crushing hug as he noticed, but didn't register, the fact that his eyes were also shedding tears before turning to look at a silent Haruka. She squeezed his hand as tight as she could, her eyes filled with tears as well as she looked at Ichigo with understanding and sadness. He gave a weak sad smile before shaking off her clutch and opening up his arm in a silent gesture to welcome her into the hug. She gave a weak breath and curled into his side a heart beat later as she held onto his robs for dear life.
"W-we'll be okay." Ichigo murmured sorrowfully as he tightened his grip on the two's shoulders "We're still here; we still have each other."
Haruka nodded roughly into his chest while Wataru tightened his grip even further.
"Chichue is gone." Haruka spoke up at last, her words resounding in the silence of tears and wallow even if they were muffled by Ichigo's cloths "He saved us; he sacrificed himself for his children."
Ichigo nodded in agreement as he combed a hand through each of their hairs "He did, and because of that, each of our lives is even more precious." He took in a shaky intake of breath when images of death and falling friends and family flashed through his eyes "For all those people that lost their lives to make sure we lived. We must make sure to live it in full."
"Because if we don't, we're no better than a disgrace."
#15#
"Alright," Haruka began when everyone was gathered back together in the main room. Her eyes were still puffy and red and she sat closer to Ichigo than was necessary but no one said anything "so what's the plan here."
"We're going to get Gen before he can escape." Wataru asserted with such conviction filled with hatred that no one dared question him. He was sitting at Ichigo's other side, and was no better than Haruka.
Ichigo nodded as he tried to be a strong pillar for his siblings, his reiatsu wrapping itself reassuringly around the two. He turned to look at his two best friends before zeroing in on the Kuchiki sitting across from him.
"You'll need to come with me to Central 46." He informed tersely "I'll be stepping up as clan head, stripping Gen of his elder status and bringing forth proof for his arrest all in one fell swoop."
He suddenly stopped to look at both of his siblings with an apologetic look and a smile that rang false "Once this is all finished we can all sit down and decide on a proper head, 'kay?"
Wataru's sudden scowl and Haruka's offhanded slap on the head did nothing to alleviate his concern about the whole situation. In all honesty, he hadn't been expecting the reaction and was easily caught off guard with a flabbergasted expression clear on his face.
"What-"
"You idiot!" Haruka interjected harshly with a scowl of her own "You are our heir, you're the pride and joy of the Shiba clan and more than anything you are the person Chichue entrusted this clan too." She reprimanded him while Wataru nodded in the background in full agreement "There will be no such 'sitting down' as you called it, and you will make Chichue proud while we back you up all the way."
"Ichi-ni," Wataru called when all Ichigo could do was stare at Haruka in shock. Ichigo turned to look at his little brother in time to see a mean smile curve his mouth that almost had him shivering "Give'em hell for all of us. We believe in you."
A loud laughter brought the three Shibas back to attention on the rest of the people still present. Shunsui was booming with mirth at Ichigo's expense and even Jūshirō had an amused smile set in place while Ginrei held a slightly entertained expression in his eyes.
"Well that's set in stone." Shunsui informed him while he dramatically brushed off a tear from under his eye before flashing a smirk at Ichigo's general direction "So what now, Pride and Joy of the Shiba clan?"
Ichigo grimaced at the title but held his horrified expression to avoid any further teasing at his expense "We're going out." He explained "Shunsui, please stay with Haruka and Wataru and keep them safe. Jūshirō, Kuchiki and I will go to Central 46 to set things straight."
"We don't need protection." Wataru scowled.
The orange head flashed him a smirk that meant nothing but trouble "Oh, I beg to defer. You've been on the run for a while and need to rest while Haruka is still in recuperation." When they looked ready to protest Ichigo's smirk grew "Soon-to-be clan head's order." He informed them.
Haruka joined in on a scowling Wataru but didn't offer further objections since it was a mute point. Jūshirō smiled knowingly his way while Shunsui flashed a blinding smirk while he nodded at Ichigo's silent request.
"Don't worry Ichi," he exclaimed to the worlds "I'll keep your cute little siblings safe!"
The two's scowl hardened in menace while Ichigo laughed at their expenses. Jūshirō's own smile widened and Ichigo could have sworn that even Ginrei's mouth twitched upwards.
"Okay then!" Ichigo exclaimed as he levered himself to his feet "We're off then. Stick to the plan and current groups and everything'll be fine. I'll make sure Jūshirō can accompany us inside since he's the one that helped me bring Kuchiki-san here and we'll make sure to inform each other if anything goes wrong."
Everyone nodded in acceptance as Jūshirō and Ginrei followed Ichigo out the door. Before Ichigo could go further down the halls to the entrance Jūshirō stopped him with a firm hand on his shoulder that had him looking back.
"I think it'd be best if you changed cloths, Ichigo." He recommended.
"Ah," Ichigo grunted in understanding "maybe you're right." He nodded to himself as he made way towards the rooms and noted that the two followed easily behind "After I change I'm gonna flash step us out of here and into the closest town." He flashed an apologetic smile at Ginrei's way before he elaborated "This place isn't supposed to be general knowledge so you'll have to forgive me for not wanting you to know its exact location."
Ginrei merely nodded in understanding as he showed no sign of annoyance "Comprehensible, I wouldn't want anyone outside of trusted allies or the main family knowing where Kuchiki treasures lye either." Suddenly, a slightly mischievous glint filled his steel gray eyes surprising the other two in the process "However, I cannot promise anything if I happen to grasp awareness of our location when you flash us away."
Ichigo almost stumbled for half a second at the implication but caught himself just in time before an answering smirk curled his mouth "I assure you, Kuchiki-san that you won't even have time to grasp the motion before we're already out and far away from this place."
"I am looking forward to witnessing the great speed of the Shiba prodigy first hand then." Ginrei relented, his eyes still carrying that slight mischief that had Ichigo smirking and Jūshirō suppressing an all out laughter.
If only he knew.
#15#
Ichigo practically burst into the Central 46 chamber with full decorum followed behind by Jūshirō and a slightly more restrained Ginrei. He was wearing a black Kimono with a white on red stripped obi holding everything together; he had thrown a red haori on top too, the gold lining glistening with his every move and the Shiba emblem blazing proudly on his back.
The poor guards on duty had almost had a heart attack when Ichigo had demanded a hearing, but seeing that the Shiba clan actually had an ongoing investigation, it was not that odd that Ichigo would be at their doorstep at the first rays of light.
Once the councilmen and women had gathered in their respective seats –only some of them throwing confused glances at the other two present- Ichigo stepped forward and waited for the fools to begin.
"Shiba Ichigo," one of them called out from high above "you have asked for a hearing as the Shiba heir and we have all gathered here as soon as possible. What are your demands?"
Ichigo narrowed his eyes slightly at the implication that he was being a bother but paid them no mind as he folded his hands inside the sleeves of his haori with a calm air about him.
"First of all, I'd like to inform in the presence of the forty wise men and six judges gathered here, that I, Shiba Ichigo, heir to the Great and Noble clan of Shiba am stepping up as its current Head."
Murmurs swept over the council but a loud bang from one of the judges brought back attention as they seemed to refocus.
"Shiba Ichigo, 3rd head of the Great and Noble Clan of Shiba, what is it that you are here for?" the same man demanded again, his fierce voice carrying through the entire room as he seemed to be getting near the end of his patience.
Ichigo merely smirked in response as he inwardly celebrated the fact that the council now accepted his new status. Now going onto step two of their plan would be simple enough and should show now interference.
"Now, as new clan head I would like to send in the report that Shiba Gen, Great Elder of the Great and Noble Clan of Shiba is now stripped of his rank and will be only considered a Clan member from now on."
Somebody cleared their throat in the impending silence, and they all seemed to give their attention to one of the forty people gathered.
"I seem to recall," she began skillfully "that yesterday evening you gave the order that Shiba Gen was an outcast."
Ichigo easily nodded in agreement to this.
"Then I'd imagine the status is now permanent."
"Yes ma'am."
She seemed to nod in agreement even if Ichigo couldn't see a thing past the boards and soon enough the attention was brought back to one of the judges –a different one, considering his tone of voice.
"Then Shiba Gen's status as mere clan member is now integrated." He slammed his hammer "Is there anything else you wish to discuss, Shiba-sama?"
Ichigo's smile curved maliciously and a shiver ran down everyone's spine at the gesture. He calmly gestured Kuchiki Ginrei over, and the man came to his side in an easy and practiced manner.
"Next order of business, I request a warrant for Shiba Gen's arrest immediately for conspiracy against the Shiba Clan, as well as Manipulation of the Kuchiki Clan along with the order for the murder of the entire main family of the Shiba Clan including myself and the late Shiba Ryōtarō, 2nd head of the Clan."
Everyone's shocked silence was rather priceless, but the immediate uproar in the room was the icing on the cake. The whole thing was progressing rather swiftly, and if everything went according to plan than he would never have to deal with stuffy elders again.
Now all he had to do is hope the idiots got their bearings soon so that they could apprehend Gen and bring him in for trial.
#15#
When Shiba Wataru managed to escape from the assassins he sent, all he did was increase the level of urgency in the order and wish for the best –the brat may have training, but he hadn't gotten into the academy yet and should show no trouble – he was not worried. When Shiba Ryōtarō decided to go after the boy –like he had expected- he was gleefully giving out new instructions for the bile man he called nephew and was easily appeased when the first hit landed perfectly and practically sealed the man's fate in stone. Then he sent the Kuchiki brat to take care of the Shiba Princess while he went into hiding to await news of success and was beyond irritated when nothing but failure graced his ears.
But when he found out that their precious heir had managed to out maneuver him where even Ryōtarō hadn't been able to, he was furious. No, scratch that, he was ablaze with uncontrolled rage.
He had not expected the boy to survive.
He had not expected Ichigo would manage to save Haruka and get her to the fourth in time.
He had not expected Wataru to be saved either.
Yet most of all, he had not expected, that a measly two hours after he lost contact with the last of the assassins in the woods, he would be found, arrested, and brought to the council for trial only to find he had been stripped of his rank and that Kuchiki effin Ginrei, had testified against him.
And that brat was now Clan Head too, what were his odds now?
"Shiba Gen," a booming voice began from somewhere high and menacing "former High Elder of the Great and Noble Clan of Shiba, you are brought here to face trial for your crimes against your own Clan as well as the Great and Noble Clan of Kuchiki." The man informed, as if it hadn't been obvious what with being bound to a chair in the middle of the room. Their new Head was also present on the side along with that brat from the Ukitake family and Kuchiki Ginrei himself, oddly enough, the Kuchiki Head was not present, something he barely had time to think about.
His gaze focused on the council instead when it became obvious he would gain nothing out of giving Ichigo his most murderous glare. In all honesty, he had not expected his plan to fail. Everything was foul proof, it should have worked, it had to work. But he had failed, and the only thing that crossed his mind then was the words Ginrei had muttered back then when he set his plan in motion.
"Let's see if you're all high and mighty by the time I succeed." Gen had growled, all the confidence of the world on his shoulders.
"On the contrary. If you don't succeed, I'm sure you'll be discovered, and I'll be freed from your clutches."
It was almost as if the boy knew something he didn't, as if he was certain that Gen would fail and was just waiting for the bomb to fall. But Ginrei had not betrayed his plans to anyone –he had made sure of it- he had only opened his mouth when he was caught and out of Gen's reach –that was the only conclusion he could come up with. So how had he known he would fail? Where did his confidence come from, why?
A flash of bright orange caught his eye and he instantly scowled as realization dawned on him.
He should have gotten rid of that brat first; he really should have done that in the very beginning. Shiba Ichigo was an anomaly to everyone. A prodigy, an outspoken spitfire that was not afraid to speak up, but was subdued and carefully noble when needed. This boy- this man, should have been his target from the start.
"Shiba Gen," a different person called out "you are here by charged with the following charges: Manipulation of the Shiba Elders, Manipualtion of the Kuchiki Elders, Blackmail and Hostages against the Kuchiki Clan, sending out assassins to kill the main family, injuring two members in the process and killing one. How do you plead to these charges?" she inquired.
Gen made sure to keep his face straight as he sat perfectly in his chair as if it were the comfiest throne in the world. He could still get out of this, they only had a Kuchiki's word, he might be able to pull this off if-
"Innocent."
The shocked murmurs that filled the room was totally within his calculations, and if he riled up the people pressing charges against him their word would be less believable even if they were-
Completely calm.
He froze in shock upon noticing this and could do nothing but stare bewildered as Ichigo rested comfortably against the wall while the white haired brat flanked his right side with an easy going smile and the Kuchiki Heir surveyed the whole situation with measured eyes on his left side –measured, not guarded, and most of all not worried.
"Order!" a judge exclaimed as he calmed the masses "Shiba Gen, it is your word –that of a measly Clan member- against the Head of Shiba and Kuchiki, along with its Heir and main families from both. We were also able to find some of your servants and get testimony out of them. Your hands are practically tied; this is a mere formality."
Gen blanched at the implication as he grit his teeth to avoid lashing out. He really was backed into a corner. The council had already made up his mind and he only made it worse by pleading innocent. By the way things were progressing, it would not end well for him.
"Shiba Gen, such actions against two Great and Noble Clans cannot be overlooked. More so, because your actions caused the imminent death of previous Clan Head, Shiba Ryōtarō. We shall now pass judgment!"
Everyone seemed to shuffle in their chairs as they all focused on the Judges in the higher part of the room. The one in the middle cleared his throat as his silky tone filled the entire council even if it was soft spoken and slow.
"Shiba Gen, your crimes are far and many, as such, your execution will be handed out as soon as possible in the presence of all Heads of the Noble clans. This cannot be delayed any further, and any protest will be heard in mute tone." A loud bang resounded through the area as if sealing the deal "This verdict is final and shall be carried out at 1900 hours!"
Gen paled even further as council guards came forth to escort him out and into a prison cell. He fought against their grasp tooth and nail as he tried to get a word edgewise while he was dragged.
"No wait! I-I didn't do anything! I was working under somebody else's orders! I'm innocent I tell you, innocent! He-"
The door slammed loudly behind them and the silence seemed to break them out of their reverie as Ichigo sighed in relief while his shoulders slumped and Jūshirō gave a crooked smile. Ginrei looked oddly pleased with himself too, as if he didn't believe that the threat was finally out of the way.
But the council was still gathered, and no one had been dismissed yet so there were still matters to attend. Ichigo himself had been the one to request it, and hopefully he wouldn't be pushing his luck to far. He walked towards the center, gave a respectful bow to show his gratitude at the gathered men and women before straightening up the courage he usually reserved for the toughest of battles and wanna-be gods.
"Shiba-sama, there was a last matter you wished to breach with us?" one of the forty wise men intoned carefully with respect from somewhere to his left.
"Yes." He breathed in a steady gust of air "As you have witnessed, this entire case began because the Elders have too much power over the Clans and rule with an iron fist even against the Head. This has brought great misfortune admits the Shiba Clan and I wish for you to understand that this will not continue."
"What do you have in mind?" one of the judges questioned.
Ichigo hardened his gaze even further as he tried to convey how he would not be accepting a no for an answer.
"I wish to disband the Elder's council in the Shiba Clan and give back the power to the Head of the Clan."
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To be continued…
Well, on the good side, I did not finish this in December. But it took me three months to finish this which is hilarious and sad all in one fell swoop. On another note, here is when the Shiba Clan gains its individuality and its more fiery personality. With the Elder system gone –it must have disappeared somewhere along the way- the Shibas will be free to do as they please and the beginning of what is without a doubt the best clan in all soul society will come to life –so this will be fun.
I do feel sorry for making you guys wait but hey, it's better than not updating at all so it has to count as something (?
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