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Chapter 1
Standing on a grassy field, many hopefuls of Shinigami had been assigned to their new Squad. They all waited for their new Captain to come and greet them, while they were gossiping, and wondering how it was going to be like in that squad.
"I heard the Captain of Squad 12's really nice~"
"I heard he's sweet~"
"Though, isn't the Lieutenant kind of…"
"Yeah, I heard he's crazy…"
Rumblings from the crowd passed between those stood there.
They waited for a few minutes, wondering where their Captain would be.
That's when they heard a sweet melodious voice carrying on the wind.
"Welcome everyone, to Squad 12~"
Stepping forward to reveal himself, stood a slim, tall handsome young man, who looked to be in his teens. His golden blonde hair came down to the nape of his neck, stylized in spiky locks, with his sky blue eyes looking out over them.
Wearing the standard Shinigami Shihakusho, consisting of a black kimono, and on top of that, he wore long sleeved white Captains Haori adorned with gold trimmings.
Standing beside him, was a man with blue hair covered by a hat, and covered in strange face paint, consisting of black and white stripes that gave him a somewhat skeletal appearance, wearing a large white labcoat.
And on the other side of the Captain, there was a young woman with a slender figure, with green eyes. Her long hairs tied in a braid that came down her back, wearing the standard clothing of a Shinigami, albeit the skirt being short.
"Hello everyone, my name is Zensuke Urahara, Captain of Squad 12, and this is…" The boy turned to the man beside him, who has a perpetual scowl on his face. "…Mayuri-san, this is the part you introduce yourself."
Mayuri breathed hard through his nose, his eyes burning like a volcano. "Mayuri Kurotsuchi, the Lieutenant."
The new squad members grimace at the fear inducing tone he used, as Zensuke leans closer.
"Be nice Mayuri-san, don't wanna scare the new recruits~"
Zensuke said with a disarming smile that caused the female new recruits to all look happy.
Mayuri inhaled dramatically, as Zensuke shook his head, looking to the girl on the other side of him.
"Your turn, Nemu-san."
Nemu nods, and steps forward.
"My name is Nemu Kurotsuchi, Third Seat of Squad 12."
Zensuke nods his head a single time, looking out to the crowd.
"Great, with introductions out of the way-"
But before he got to continue, they all heard crashes which sounded like meteors slamming into the earth.
"Zen-chaaaaaaaaaaaan!" A girly voice called.
"Zensuke! Where are you?! Its time that we fight! This time I wont wear my eyepatch from the start!"
A very tall man with spiked black hair with bells on the end came running towards them, with a very small pink haired girl on his back.
"Zen-chan! Candy!" The girl Yachiru called.
Nemu immediately sprung into action, producing a prepared bag of candy, Zensuke smiled "Thanks Nemu-san~" which only drew more ire towards Mayuri who kept up his burning glare upon Zensuke's form.
"Are you ready to fight? I've been itching to fight this morning, then that clown of a Lieutenant of yours told me you had died! Clearly he's lying, the idiot!" Kenpachi called out, showing his chipped blade to Zensuke's face.
"How dare you call me an idiot!" Mayuri yelled, feeling being called an idiot by Kenpachi was not only offensive, but degrading in his eyes. Zensuke looked to Mayuri who adopted a fake smile. "Sorry Captain, I guess I was daydreaming again."
"Those daydreams of yours happen frequently, don't they?" Zensuke asked with bemusement, Mayuri nods with a sly grin. "I understand, I guess you don't wanna work in the lab or have access to all of the major facilities for a month huh."
Mayuri's eyes flared under the serene smile being aimed right at him from Zensuke. "Are you serious?!"
"Then please don't spread rumours of my death, thank you Mayuri-san."
Mayuri mumbled under his breath "You're like your father, you know that?" while Zensuke simply gave him a bemused look.
However, as he did, Kenpachi, tired of waiting, came down at Zensuke with his blade aimed for the boys right hand side.
The new recruits let out little cries, about to see their new Captain killed, and Nemu tightened a hand, ready to defend her Captain.
But before the blade could reach him, Zensuke thrust a hand out, and summoned a barrier, blocking the strike.
Zensuke chuckled awkwardly, seeing the new recruits looking baffled, and very appropriately scared.
"I can explain that."
Before he got the chance to explain anything, Zensuke glanced back, an amused look soon washing over his face.
Moments later, a young looking girl wearing a Captain's outfit came up from behind Zensuke, a golden weapon like a stinger fixed onto her middle finger, came towards Zensuke's neck.
"You have to be always vigilant, if you're her former pupil, I wont accept anything else. Do you understand Zensuke?"
Soi Fon, the woman holding the stinger to his neck called out, Zensuke in turn looked completely composed, as if he was expecting her to appear, he didn't even flinch that he had two blades aimed at his neck.
"Hello to you too Soi Fon-chan, always a pleasure." The new recruits looked equally freaked out, very understandably so. Zensuke chuckled. "I can explain that too."
But before he got the chance to do that, Mayuri's eyes blazed, his anger reaching boiling point as he kept hearing "Captain Zensuke seems so nice~" from the new recruits.
"Captain, I've just thought of the greatest experiment! I'm going to dissect your brain and put it in a Hollows body!"
The new recruits jaws drop to the floor, while Zensuke sighed "I can unfortunately explain that too." while Nemu simply stayed stoic faced, as if this had happened a million times before, it became so commonplace that neither even flinched when he said crazy things.
"So, any questions? Comments?" Zensuke asked, and immediately hands thrust to the sky, from everyone. "About being in Squad 12?" Hands soon fall. "Great, so welcome to Squad 12, every day really is a new adventure, lets all have a good time~"
The new recruits didn't know what to do, as they looked between the blades thrust at Zensuke's face, Kenpachi with his devilish grin, Soi Fon looking like she was ready to brawl, and Mayuri looking like a mad scientist ready to cut him open if given half the chance.
But, this was just another day in Zensuke's world, actually he thought this was pretty tame compared to how it usually was.
After speaking with the new recruits, Zensuke was summoned by another Captain, a man named Sosuke Aizen, so he travelled to the Squad 5 Barracks, and he was accompanied by Nemu, he invited Mayuri, but he simply left.
Arriving in the Squad, Zensuke walked into a nicely lit room, where a brown haired young man wearing glasses was situated, and following along with him, was a cute small girl with brown eyes, and black hair, tied into a bun held in a cloth.
"Aah, Zensuke-kun. Its good to see you've arrived." Aizen greets.
"Yeah, nice to be here." Zensuke greets back, meeting Momo's eyes. "Hey, Momo-chan~ How's Shiro-chan~?"
"Shiro-chan's as busy as ever~ Shiro-chan was talking about you yesterday, and being shy, then being aloof shy to cover up the fact Shiro-chan was shy, and it was cute~" Momo giggled, totally relaxed around the two Captains.
"Is that so? I'll make sure Shiro-chan's all good soon~" Zensuke sat close by, with Nemu silently sitting beside him. "So, since I was summoned, is there anything I can help you with today?"
"I thought since I have a free morning, and if you're not busy, we could play a game." Aizen suggests.
Zensuke furrows his brows. "Sounds good to me, I haven't got anything too pressing, though I'll only have an hour. But I'll make time later so we can have some proper tea."
"Aah, always busy Zensuke-kun?"
Zensuke chuckled lightly. "You know me~ Just got some new promising recruits, can't let Mayuri-san scar them."
Nemu blinks, confusion settling on her face. "Mayuri-sama is going to perform surgery on them?"
Momo shivers. "I hope not. Though you'll stop him, right Zen-chan?"
"Yeah~" Zensuke mused.
Aizen nods politely. "At least he's able to be dealt with, though if he causes too much trouble, I'll be sure to have a word."
"Aah, I can handle Mayuri-san, he's a smart, if not wild guy. Besides, I have Nemu-san and she helps me as my personal assistant, which works out well for me, since she's much more social than him~"
"I do not mind fulfilling any requests Captain Zensuke-sama asks of me." Nemu stoically spoke.
"I'm glad you've got Nemu-san, Zen-chan~" Momo giggled sweetly, while Nemu blinks, examining Momo.
"Captain, I believe Hinamori-san has become stricken with illness."
Zensuke shares a look with the others, then turns to Nemu. "Why do you think that, Nemu-san?"
"My sensors indicate the one known as Momo Hinamori has suddenly increased in temperature, her heart rate has increased in beats per minute, her face has begun flushing as she looks towards you, common signs of illness." Momo's face begins to turn embarrassed, as she saw Nemu staring at her.
Zensuke glances at Momo, who turned her face away, embarrassment seeping through her.
Believing he understood a little of what was going on, he nods his head. "Its alright Nemu-san, she's not ill. Its just warm today, isn't it Momo-chan?"
"H-Huh? Ooh yes, very warm~ I'm not ill, I'm fine Kurotsuchi-san, thanks for worrying about me~"
Nemu wasn't so sure, and kept examining Momo. "Captain, permission to perform an examination on Hinamori-san?"
Momo flung her arms out. "P-Please don't!"
Nemu knits her brows together. "As you have told me in the past Captain, to be thorough in my investigations, I suggest a full body examination. Captain, you are well versed in the anatomy of Shinigami, shall I assist you?"
Momo's face burned hotter, as the words 'full body examination' kept replaying in her head, and the thought of Zensuke being the one doing it, sent her head whirling.
Seeing the embarrassment Momo was going through, Zensuke did his best to save her.
"While you're right to be cautious, in this case, I think Momo-chan's not suffering an illness, more suffering from a case of heat, based on my observations. It is quite warm today, so I think that's what it probably is~"
"Astute senses Captain, I shall learn from your example."
Momo wiped her brow, as they all chat together.
Soon enough, after spending nearly an hour together, Zensuke begins standing, but before he could comment, he hid a smirk as he felt a familiar presence come by.
"It seems Tosen-sans arrived." Zensuke mused, and opened the door, meeting the blind Captain, who's hands tightened upon coming into contact with Zensuke. "Hey, Tosen-san, we always have a habit of meeting whenever I'm around Sosuke-san~"
Tosen's face dipped to worry, feeling a very subtle, but real annoyance guided from Aizen.
"I, have some duties for Captain Aizen, my apologies."
Zensuke held back his smile, knowing Tosen was trying to talk his way out of it. "Its fine, we were just leaving, thanks for the tea Sosuke-san, see you Momo-chan~"
Zensuke and Nemu said their goodbyes, and proceeded to leave, walking by Tosen, who's lips took a notable dive, so Zensuke gave him a curious smile, before leaving.
Within the Human World, in a city called Kagamino City, located 22 km away from Karakura Town, a short blonde haired girl wearing a red tracksuit, thought it would be a boring day.
Nothing of note seemed to happen, so she went to go and get herself a favourite snack, grumbling "Stupid Shinji." as she strolled through the streets of a city in Japan.
Many people walked on by, the girl named Hiyori cut through the crowds without a worry in the world.
Weaving through the streets and through the crowd of people, Hiyori thought she'd be able to get there, and back, before her favourite program came on TV.
However, when she stepped onto a side road...she felt a sinking feeling in the pit of her stomach.
She couldn't grasp the feeling inside of her heart, so she slowly looked to her left, and to her right...
Nothing.
"Something's behind me…" She snarled mentally, feeling shivers run down her spine.
She hadn't seen it yet, but a small bug like creature with a white mask crawled across the wall.
Her breathing grew heavier, as she felt a pressure beginning to send shivers down her spine.
Sweat trickled down her forehead, this feeling was something that felt oppressive.
As if she was going to collapse underneath her own power.
So, she reached for the sword on her back, ready to slice and dice.
Inhaling deeply, she turned around…
She saw nothing.
Confusion came over her, as she begins walking away at a quicker speed, unaware she was being followed by the Hollow like being…
After checking on the Labs, Zensuke and Nemu went towards an area they felt a certain girl on the Squad 13's Barracks, finding a short raven haired girl stood in the middle of a forested area, swinging a wooden sword up and down, practicing her skills.
"Hey, Rukia-chan!" Zensuke called, the girl jumped, and turned, seeing Zensuke waving her over.
Rukia rushed over, and offered a small bow. "Yes, Captain Zensuke, thank you for coming."
"Any time, Rukia-chan. No need to be formal~" Zensuke adopted a faux serious face. "So, my squads been receiving some intriguing requests. Such as putting in time, resources, and funds towards the creation of Chappy merchandise, and a Chappy styled Soul Pager."
Rukia didn't show it, but on the inside, she was as giddy as a rabbit. "I, I see Captain. Whoever did that, must've had a very good reason."
Zensuke found it cute she was playing innocent, while Nemu looked confused. "Why is she lying about being the one who sent the requests Captain?"
Rukia face faults, while Zensuke snickered. "We're just having a bit of fun Nemu-san~"
Nemu didn't quite understand, but chose to believe in her Captain.
"So, Chappy merchandise huh…and a Chappy Soul Pager…well, we are busy at the Research and Development department…" Rukia's head hung, but then her eyes came to life, when Zensuke fished out a Chappy style phone from his pocket. "But, I did find sometime, and managed to come up with this~"
"Chappy!" Rukia squealed, but then her face dropped, looking embraced, while Zensuke chuckled in amusement. "I, I mean…Chappy, yes, of course Chappy is here…wow, that Soul Pager looks really good. W-What can it do?"
"Well, its got a good few applications, so I've written them down in this handy manual." Nemu produced the manual on Zensuke's behest. "But, its obviously got the standard Soul Pager stuff, such as contacting Soul Society, and the likes. It has a little Soul Candy inside, so you can speak to Chappy whenever you want too~ I even added a little few battle functions, you know just in case~"
Rukia's eyes roll back, a dream come true, she thought.
She kept her composure the best that she could, but as Zensuke described all the Chappy related stuff the phone could do, Rukia couldn't help but feel her heart being taken to new realms of happiness.
"And that other Chappy Merchandise you requested, shall be shipped over to your residence in due course~" Zensuke finished off.
Rukia's fingers touched the screen of her new Soul Pager, and looked increasingly happy.
"I see, thank you. This shall be good, I'll be needing it soon."
"Planning on going on a trip?" Zensuke curiously asks.
"I've been assigned to the Human World." As soon as Rukia said it, Zensuke's eyes flickered for a moment.
Though he simply smiled curiously. "Ooh, when did you find out?"
"Just this morning, I'll be going soon, though I'm not sure entirely when yet. I haven't been to the Human World in a good while, you've been recently haven't you Captain?"
"I have for vacation, I went to Hawaii with Nemu-san, Shiro-chan and Rangiku-san about...six months ago now, its a nice place. Nice music, love the beaches there, and I love watching some interesting TV shows. Rangiku-san watched these dramas, and some were fun~"
"Huh, perhaps I'll do so as well…dramas you say..." Rukia mused.
Nemu didn't say anything, while Zensuke glanced at her. "How about you Nemu-san? Ever watch a TV program?"
"No. But, if you're recommending them Captain, I shall do as you ask."
"I'd recommend some for sure~" Zensuke smiled brightly.
Nemu tilts her head in wonder, while Zensuke continued to smile at the young girl.
A small time later, Zensuke sat in his office, flicking through some notes he made on an experiment that the squad was currently doing, his head bobbing along to a song he was listening to, while wearing ear phones.
That's when the door opened, revealing Nemu walking into the room.
"Captain." Nemu's monotone voice called out. "I've come to give you a report as you requested my presence."
Zensuke's eyes shift from the paper before him, to the beautiful young woman stood there, her long braided hair waving as she moved side to side, so he switched off his music and smiled.
"Aah, Nemu-san, thank you for coming."
Seeing all of the scattered papers, Nemu tilts her neck. "Captain, have I disturbed you?"
"No, nothing important. Just finishing off some documents, and giving out new roles to the new recruits." Zensuke waved his hand and stood up, looking over the files she had brought. As he did, the door abruptly opened, revealing the eccentric Mayuri. "Aah, Mayuri-san~"
"I've just heard the news that my latest experiments have been stopped! I demand an answer immediately!"
"First, relax, this isn't good for your blood pressure~" Mayuri scowl deepened at Zensuke's jovial tone. "Second, yes I stopped it because you tried experimenting on members of the Gotei 13. I've told you, its not allowed."
"Its for the good of the Seireitei!" Mayuri ranted and raved.
"Lives would be sacrificed."
"That's what it means being in the Gotei 13!"
Zensuke exhaled slowly, and looked at the man with a raised eyebrow.
"I told you that you can't experiment on members of the Gotei 13, you can't experiment on humans or anything I've told you not to. You can't threaten other people to join the experiments, neither can you coax them to be 'willing' experiments. But I'm glad you're at least thinking of the Seireitei~"
Mayuri scowl further deepened, his eyes shooting to Nemu. "Come Nemu! We're finished here!"
"I actually have a task for Nemu-san. If you need anything, I'm sure Akon-san can help you out, and I'll be there soon."
Mayuri's eyes rise to the ceiling, his face contorting angrily.
Zensuke waved cheerfully as he left.
Nemu's near emotionless eyes shift from Mayuri, towards Zensuke.
"Captain Zensuke-sama, is there something for me to do?"
"No, I'm giving you the rest of the day off, I just told Mayuri-san that so he doesn't bother you for the day."
Nemu blinks. "Captain? A day off?"
"Yeah, you've earned it, besides I was informed not long ago by Rangiku-san that they're having a Women's Shinigami Association meeting in a spar, its why I summoned you here, it sounds fun to me. I would've approved time off, but she told me you had to decline? Do you not want to go?"
Zensuke question was met with Nemu's head tilting. "I did, however Mayuri-sama forbade me from attending today, due to Mayuri-sama needing my assistance with his latest experiments, and said to not waste your time Captain."
Zensuke sighs as Mayuri's ways. "No worries, you can always come to me about anything. This spa trip sounds good, in fact Nemu-san, could you perhaps go for me, and find out some information?"
Knowing how Nemu liked gathering information, he also thought it would help her along with getting closer to the others, as she tended to not speak much to many people.
Nemu raises an eyebrow. "Information?"
"Yeah, I need some information because I'm going to be throwing a party for some people in the near future, and I'd like to know some of the favourite foods people like among other things, and if you go, I'm sure you'd find out whatever I need~"
It was a lie, and he suspected she knew it was a lie since she was quite intelligent, but he thought it would be good if Nemu could go and experience good times, so he thought by giving her this 'mission' that she would be able to kill two birds with one stone.
"Yes Captain, I shall gain all information and bring it back immediately-"
"No need to rush~" Zensuke spoke relaxingly. "And while you're there getting such critical information for me, relax~ You can tell me all about the spa treatments they do later on…yes, that's also apart of the mission, have the spa treatments and tell me which is the most effective in your opinion~"
Nemu bows. "Yes, Captain. I shall fulfil my duties."
"See you later Nemu-san. Enjoy your day."
"Thank you, Captain." Nemu bows once more, and walks out of the room.
Zensuke leans back on his chair, and puts his feet up, flipping through the different files, taking a little relaxed break…
Meanwhile, Hiyori strolls the streets of Kagamino City, and that sense of unease hadn't gone away.
Even though it had been an hour, she couldn't fathom why she felt like this.
She had contacted her allies and asked if they detected anything, but nothing was detected, so she felt safe enough.
Even then, she didn't like this feeling, it gave her pause, and hesitation, for someone like Hiyori, it was a feeling she didn't want to keep feeling, so she quickened the pace, and moved back to the hideout before anything could find her.
However, she felt a crushing presence when she walked by a park.
The park was desolate, no soul around for miles.
"Why is...shit..."
Her heart felt like it was in a vice grip, and her chest felt tight.
Her breathing grew rapid, her eyes dilating from the incredible oppressive feeling she felt beforehand.
That's when she felt a presence behind her, there was no mistaken it now.
So she turned around, and saw a very strange Hollow, it looked almost humanoid, standing straight up, its arms looked like deadly blades, and its body was coated in a black colouring, its white mask standing out, a hole in the centre of its chest.
"W-What are-"
She was cut off when it charged for her.
She brought out her sword, and clashed with the Hollow creature, forcing her across the ground, her heels digging into the earth.
"Come on then!" Hiyori growled, and rushed at the creature.
She came at it with a myriad of slashes, but the Hollow creature matched her blow for blow, then a tendril burst from its body, and slices across Hiyori's face when she goes to dodge.
Landing on the ground, she went to charge, but a violet burst of energy came for her, forcing her to block.
But the explosion propelled her across the park, slamming into a slide, grimacing.
"Damn it..."
Hiyori was cut off when the Hollow released a high pitched howl, the sound so deadly that it felt like her eardrums had burst, though she wasn't sure due to the sheer pain it brought.
Blood dribbled out of her ears, as the creature launched at her.
With her equilibrium thrown off balance and her body seemingly paralyzed by that high pitched howl, Hiyori felt like she was going to keel over, but her shaking eyes managed to capture the sight of the Hollow, and reached for her sword.
But the moment she tried to move it, the bladed arm of the Hollow raised up, its dark eyes laying on her very soul, and she felt her body beginning to shake under the power it was emanating, as it approached her…
At the same time, back in Soul Society, Zensuke casually walked through the Labs of Squad 12's, overlooking various others works, and offering his advice when they asked, and generally making sure everything was in tip top shape, noting Mayuri's disdained eyes firing at him whenever he'd get close.
When he saw a new recruit looking a little lost, he went over, and pulled up behind her, adopting a small smile.
"You okay?"
"Erm...well, I was asking the Lieutenant what he was doing, but he told me to leave him alone..."
Zensuke sighed. "Come with me, I'll help you."
Zensuke helped get the new recruit set up, while glancing at Mayuri who kept his eyes on his own table.
Nemu began walking by the room after Zensuke finished helping the new recruit, as Mayuri looked on, annoyance in his eyes.
"Where is she going?" Mayuri demands.
"Day off." Zensuke retorts, glancing at his Lieutenant. "My orders."
Mayuri scowled, and huffed. "Is that so Captain?"
"Yeah, I could see she wished to go on that spar outing with the other female Shingami's, and I don't see why not. And don't worry, I've already assigned you an assistant for the day so you'll not have to halt any experiments you have going on." Mayuri gave an acknowledging nod of his head. "So, anything of note happen today Akon-san?"
"No sir, no Hollow activity detected, and all experiments are running according to plan, ready to be taken to the next stage. Shall I begin the next stage?" Akon spoke up, tapping away on a keyboard.
"Yeah, that'd be great, thank you." Zensuke turned to the bewildered Mayuri. "So, now that's through, Mayuri-san, I saw a report about you wishing to develop something called the Superhuman Drug?"
Mayuri's eyes raised. "That's right. Read my theory?"
"I did, and the theory sounds very interesting, I'd like to see what you've got in store, so I'll dedicate resources, under the pretense you can't use it on our fellow Gotei 13 members or anyone innocent, okay?"
At Zensuke's offer, Mayuri huffs, and folds his arms. "I'll agree."
"See? We can work well together~ So, lab threes all yours, already sent everything you asked for to that lab, so you can start immediately."
Mayuri nods. "Thank you, dear Captain."
Zensuke chuckled. "Great, then we'll…"
As he spoke, he suddenly paused, and went into his Captain's haori, and fished out his phone.
Overlooking it, Mayuri looked on curiously, as Zensuke exhaled. "Well, it seems that my expertise is needed elsewhere, I'll be out of the Labs for maybe an hour or so, if anything is required-"
"Do not worry Captain." Mayuri spoke in a sickly sweet manner, coming close to Zensuke, while the young man looked back curiously. "I shall personally take care of it."
"Great, and Akon-san, let me know of any issues." Directing it to his Fourth Seat, Zensuke knew Akon would tell him if Mayuri tried anything he shouldn't be doing.
"Yes sir." Akon said with a nod.
"Thank you, I'll be back~"
"Bye Captain, have a nice trip." Zensuke glanced at Mayuri's feigned smile.
Zensuke salutes, and takes off.
Back within the Human World, Hiyori felt her body shaking as the creatures bladed arm came down towards her.
Like it was in slow motion, she thought she was going to be sliced in two, and due to her eardrums being shattered, she couldn't move without being extremely dizzy.
"Y-You bastard…" Hiyori couldn't fight the Hollow being, due to her ears bursting.
Her face was crumbling, as was her senses.
When she thought the blade was going to be cutting into her, a figure appeared before her, a blade blocked the strike of the enemy Hollow.
"Who..." Hiyori gasped, not able to tell who this was.
The figure glanced back at her, and she saw Zensuke looking right at her, albeit with a cloak on his body.
She went to speak, but his hand cupped her mouth, so she didn't say anything at all.
Zensuke blocks the blade of the Hollow that was sent towards him, then he delivered a slam into his stomach, his strength managing to cause the Hollow to be propelled backwards, causing it to skid across the ground.
The Hollow roared, and opened its mouth, readying to fire off a blast of purple energy that was called Cero.
Zensuke glanced at the Hollow, and aimed his hand towards the Hollow, spiritual energy amassing in his hand, his palm faced the Hollow.
"Hado 88, Hiryū Gekizoku Shinten Raihō!"
Hiyori was bewildered, and while her hearing right now wasn't the best, she could've sworn his voice sounded like a distorted Kisuke Urahara's.
A mass of electrical and spiritual energy rapidly blasts out of Zensuke's hand, and combats the Cero beam the Hollow released. Hiyori felt the waves of power meeting, a shockwave generating between the two of them.
Zensuke's Kido spell managed to pierce through the Hollows Cero, and slam into the creatures body, ripping half of its body off in the process, swallowed by the incredible electrical blast from the Kido spell.
The Hollow roared at the pain, as its body began to regenerate, failing around, firing off crescent moon shaped waves of energy for him and Hiyori.
Zensuke observed the Hollow, as he got before Hiyori, his blade weaving through the air, and parrying each of the crescent shaped waves, directing them into the sky with his Zanpakuto alone.
"Looks like precious Aizen-sama designed you to have a good deal of regeneration, and its power isn't bad either. Alright then." Zensuke went to make a move, but Hiyori reached out, grabbing his cloak that he wore.
"W-Watch out, it can release some ear piercing scream, it paralyzed me." Hiyori warned.
Zensuke watched as the Hollow opened its mouth, and like Hiyori said, an ear piercing scream rang out.
Zensuke snapped his fingers, and formed a barrier around the pair of them that blocked out the sound. Hiyori crumbled to the floor, while Zensuke ran his hand over his blade, smiling at the sight.
"Its time to take this Hollow out."
Zensuke dropped the barrier when the Hollow stopped screaming, and dashed at him in blinding speeds. Speeds faster than the Hollow could see, Zensuke got to the right hand side of the Hollow, and his blade came down.
The Hollow roared, and shot off a Cero at point blank range.
But Zensuke avoids, flashing away, and then got to the other side of the Hollow, his fist embedding into the creatures mask, cracks forming around his fist, as his blade came down, slicing off the Hollows arm, blood gushing out of its stump, staining the ground a deep crimson.
"I can see why you were chosen, got quite the ability to track even those you can't see huh." Zensuke's fingers grip the cracked mask, and he activated a Kido spell up close and personal. "Bakudo 61, Rikujokoro."
Six bars of light erupt from Zensuke's hand, and pin the Hollow by the waist.
At the same time, Zensuke murmured "Bakudo 63, Sajo Sabaku." and thick energy chains are summoned from around Zensuke, wrapping themselves all around the creatures still regenerating body.
Zensuke then jumped back, his hand aiming forward, and his hand went out, summoning his spiritual energy all around him.
Glimmering in the sunlight, Hiyori counted up to ten pinkish auras beginning to form, surprise growing on her face when she realized what Kido spell he was using.
"Hado 91, Senju Koten Taiho."
Summoning all around him ten pink thick arrows of light, the Hollow struggled against its binds, while Zensuke finished up with "See you later." and waved his hand, firing off all ten.
The Hollow howled, and screamed, thrashing around to try and get out of the Kido.
But it wasn't able to do anything as the pink energy arrows all slam into the Hollows body, generating a massive explosion that usually would've destroyed the surrounding area easily.
But Zensuke summoned a spherical barrier around the blast, containing it so the Human World wasn't effected.
Hiyori was bewildered, when she saw with shaky vision that the creature had ceased living.
No spec was left behind.
Zensuke walked closer to Hiyori, and bent down to her level.
"Long time, no see huh?" Zensuke said with a bright smile.
Hiyori looked on with mixed emotions.
But then her signature anger showed itself.
"I'll show you long time!" She tried to whack him with her sandal.
But he easily avoids, his hand wrapping around her waist, and whispered "Lets go~" and vanishes in a burst of speed.
Getting away from the area, they appear on a rooftop, where a blushing Hiyori was put gently down on the ground, as his hands went out to her bleeding ears, scanning her damage.
"You can hear, I guess your eardrums aren't fully destroyed, still it looks like its badly damaged…I should be able to heal this without performing surgery."
"You can perform surgery?" Hiyori asked.
"Yup, learned from the best of them. Give me a second, okay? I'll heal your wounds now."
Hiyori sighed in gratitude, and let him do as needed, green energy surrounding his palms, and surrounding her ears.
It took half a minute, but he managed to heal her, and then he pulled back, sitting down on the roof.
Hiyori's ears felt better, and she didn't feel as shaky anymore.
"Damn, not bad baldy."
Zensuke snickers. "Thanks, Hiyori-san. Sorry, it seems that Sosuke-san's found you. Or at least his little pet Hollow did there."
"Yeah, that damn bastard! Seriously, Aizen doesn't…" Zensuke watched Hiyori look to his face, and her cheeks flooded red. "…D-Damn…"
Zensuke raised a brow. "What?"
"N-Nothing baldy!" Hiyori snapped, her heart rapidly beating in her chest. "J-Just, not seen you in a while, you've grown handsome-tall baldy!" She corrected herself, something Zensuke noted, but chose to not comment on.
"Yeah, seems so~" Zensuke snickered.
Hiyori took note of his appearance, and was flabbergasted. "So, w-what're you doing here? Not that I'm not grateful."
"I learned about this from a friend of mine, so I came to stop it. Sorry for silencing you, couldn't have Sosuke-san find out I was there." Zensuke fiddled with his cloak, and showed it to Hiyori. "The cloaks got some Kido laced within it you see, so it gives off faint spiritual pressures of those I program into it so getting the right pressure can take work so its better knowing someone's pressure to mimic them, and I made sure it felt like my father trying to hide his presence so they'd not suspect anything. All they saw was a darkened hooded figure, a feature of the cloak, even a little voice modify~ I even modified my Zanpakuto to visually look like my fathers, so not bad, huh~?"
Hiyori folds her arms. "Damn, I guess you are Urahara's son, I'm proud."
"Thanks." Zensuke gave the peace sign. "But, I've gotta go. Sorry."
"Wait, you just got here!" Hiyori protested.
"I know, but right now, I left a Gigai in Soul Society which Sosuke-sans monitoring, so I could come here undetected, and it wont fool him forever. Though I think I made it pretty well, it even has a piece of my soul to make it very authentic so it feels like me~"
"I'm sure your Dad will be proud." She laughed as did he. "But, you…Aizen, being in Soul Society...it must be dangerous, he must be watching you, he isn't an idiot."
"You're right, he does try and keep tabs on me, but I do the same." Hiyori's eyes shift to the side, clear worry within said eyes, even if she'd not admit it. "I'm alright, I can keep myself safe, been doing it for years."
Hiyori sighed, having to accept that right now. "By the way, I remember that Tosen guy being jealous of your relationship with Aizen, is that still a thing?"
"Ooh its ramped up now, every time he comes near me, I can feel the negativity radiating off of him, he's always trying to keep us apart, and when we are together, he begins making excuses to come and join us~ I guess he takes that worshipping Sosuke-san thing very seriously~"
"Sounds like someone's jealous~" Hiyori burst into laughter, while Zensuke continued to snicker. "Speaking of, is it true Kurotsuchi is your Lieutenant?"
"Yeah~"
Hiyori held her sides, laughing hard. "He must hate that so much~"
"He's told me a fair few times of his dislike for me and my father~ But, Mayuri-sans actually been useful, even if he doesn't fully know it~" Zensuke leans closer, and adopts a small smile. "I'd doubt this cities safe now, since Sosuke-sans pet detected you. I'd go to Karakura if I was you, Sosuke-sans will search here, at least there you'll be alright for the time being."
"Yeah…I'll tell the others. So, you've really gotta go?"
"Alas, I do. But, it was great seeing you again Hiyori-san~"
When he flashed her a charming smile, Hiyori unwillingly blushed, her face heating up.
"W-Well, I, I guess it was nice seeing you…j-just don't do anything stupid baldy!"
"Check, wont do anything stupid. Come on, I'll take you back, make sure nothing else comes for you." Zensuke brought out a cloak, and draped it around her. "There, it'll help hide you, I'll send more to my fathers place for you all, though knowing father, he's probably got some stuff too."
Hiyori and Zensuke shoot off across rooftops together, undetectable to many around.
When arriving at a warehouse, Zensuke looked at it, and tapped on the invisible barrier surrounding it.
"Not bad, I can see why you've been able to stay hidden, Hacchi's work?"
"Yeah, he's good at Kido, got some new skills since last time we saw one another. But damn, you fired a 90's Hado without the chant, and it still felt pretty damn powerful."
"Been practicing. See you later, Hiyori-san. Truly, great seeing you again."
Hiyori exhaled, as he smiled, waved, and vanished without a trace.
Hiyori's reddened cheeks showed themselves, as she mumbled "Damn." and walked into the barrier.
Arriving back at his home after a few hours of doing more duties in the Seireitei, Zensuke was treated to a sparkling Nemu who was sat on a cushion in his large living room, the Japanese style table out before her, sipping on some tea, and it looked like she made him some as well.
"Aah, Nemu-san. Did you enjoy your day?"
"Yes, Captain. I tried many spa treatments, and have written a report on which work best, and I have brought the information on the girls, and I have made some tea for you Captain."
Zensuke gives her a light hearted smile, and looked over the information, finding it amusing to see the likes, and dislikes of the different girls, looking amusingly at some of the likes he could see, including Rukia's Chappy being written three times, and Rangiku's love of bath houses.
"Thanks Nemu-san, I'm glad you've had a good day."
As he spoke, Nemu noticed Zensuke letting out a breath. "Are you okay, Captain?"
"Just been one of those days Nemu-san~ I'm gonna get a bath, then have something to eat. What're you going to be doing for the night Nemu-san?"
"Mayuri-sama has asked me to return to him as soon as I am able."
"I see. Ooh, speaking of Mayuri-san, he should be viewing something pretty funny right about now…"
Nemu didn't know what he meant by that, while Zensuke gained a knowing smile.
Meanwhile, within Mayuri's private lab, he strolled to a large monitor, as he tapped on a keyboard close by.
"Lets see what you've been doing oh Captain of mine. Those Data Gathering Bacteria should've recorded a good bit by now, then I can learn your secrets, and take my rightful place, sorry Captain…" Showing a dark smirk, Mayuri got to work.
Mayuri brought up the recordings he got from the bacteria.
But he became confused when it started to play, and showed old man Yamamoto.
"The truth is, I am in love with Mayuri." Yamamoto said with a large grin.
Mayuri's face paled, realization dawning on him. "No, it can't be…"
Yamamoto's toothy grin soon shows itself. "And I am going to serenade him."
"W-What?!" Mayuri snapped, looking on with anger in his eyes.
"This is what happens when you try and spy on people Mayuri-san~ Enjoy the show~" Zensuke's voice carried through the recording despite it still showing Yamamoto.
"Shit...you found my bacteria this time too?!" Mayuri watched as Yamamoto stands up tall, and began singing Bad Romance with Yamamoto's actual voice, while dancing, Mayuri knowing now it was a fake Yamamoto, but seemed quite realistic.
"You and me could write a bad romance Mayuri~" Watching with his eyes bulging, Mayuri saw the fake Yamamoto sing straight to the camera, mention him by name, putting a hand to his mouth, the rage building inside.
"DAMN YOU ZENSUKE URAHARA! YOU'RE JUST LIKE YOUR TRICKSTER OF A FATHER!" Mayuri roared, ranting as he frantically switched off the video, not wanting to see fake Yamamoto serenade him anymore.
Back at Zensuke's home, the young man chuckled at the thoughts of what Mayuri was going through, while Nemu looked confused, but seeing her Captain happy, made her happy.
Nemu watches Zensuke sit down before her, and sip on the tea she made. "Delicious tea Nemu-san. So, how was the trip?"
"Yes Captain. On my day off today, I was able to observe the others engaging in what I'd call fun. They were swimming, and splashing one another. They began laughing together, and I witnessed them sharing food and their drinks together."
"Did you join in, Nemu-san?" Zensuke questioned, noting Nemu's stoic face looking a little softer when she spoke about her experiences with the others.
"At first, I did not know how to approach, and include myself in their activities beyond gathering of the information for you Captain. But, as I asked them questions, they asked me to participate in events, and I liked spending time with others of the Shinigami's Women's Association."
Zensuke lightly smiled. "I'm glad to hear that, Nemu-san, I'd love to hear everything you girls got up to today."
Nemu bowed her head. "Yes, Captain. Incidentally, I do have one request. May I ask you?"
Zensuke was surprised, since Nemu rarely ever asked for such things.
But he always encouraged it, so he nods. "Sure. What is it?"
"I would like to request, that I stay here for the evening, so I can relay all information pertaining to my time with the others."
Zensuke grins. "Of course, I'll let Mayuri-san know. Make yourself at home, Nemu-san. I'll just have a quick bath, and be right out, then I'd love to hear everything you've done today~"
"Yes, Captain. Thank you."
Zensuke waved, and headed for the bathroom.
He drew himself a bath in the bath large enough for a few people, and stripped off his clothing.
Sliding into the water, the warmth of the water washed all over his skin, a relaxed expression appeared on his face.
Moments turn to minutes, as he goes over what he's doing next.
"With Rukia-chan going to the Human World…it looks like Sosuke-sans could make a move, fathers going to make a move with the Hogyoku, he must've found father, I have no doubt. And if Sosuke-san gets that ball…even father knows how dangerous Sosuke-san is… I can't let her be the target Sosuke-san desires...Sosuke-san...I can't let you do this...I'll have to stop you Sosuke-san..."
Sighing internally, Zensuke sits up in the bath, allowing the water to run down his body.
As he did, he heard the door beginning to open, peaking inside was Nemu.
"Captain, shall I wash your back?"
Zensuke watched as she opened the door before he could answer, and saw her wrapped up in a towel, looking glamorous.
"Guess you're already determined, Nemu-san~"
Nemu nods. "I am your assistant, Captain. All duties that need attended to, I would wish to perform them. And, Matsumoto-san was telling me today that she also takes baths with you, and I have been researching on the relationships between males, and females and I believe this is the most appropriate situation to deepen our relationship. May I stay, Captain."
Zensuke smiled sweetly, beckoning her over. "Sure, lets have a relaxing bath."
She sat down in the bath, her breasts swaying through the water, as Nemu's soft fingers run across Zensuke's back, her face remained stoic, her cheeks however were beginning to turn red.
Zensuke smiled in content, glad that he could save Hiyori from Aizen's machinations.
Knowing time was coming close, he was going to be prepared, no matter what, and made the declaration to stop Aizen.
Meanwhile, in the human world, a lone man wearing a predominantly green outfit, with a hat, and clogs on his feet, sat on a porch, as he stared into the nights sky.
The light of the moon reflected from the sake in a cup he had close by.
The man's name is Kisuke Urahara, his mind kept thinking about the past.
On a night like that, it was the only thing he could do.
"I wonder what you're doing now, Zensuke…" Kisuke thought, taking a sip of his sake.
In the midst of his thoughts, Kisuke remembered the first time Zensuke came into the Gotei 13.
Kisuke's head leans back, his face unreadable, as a black cat came walking along the decking outside of Kisuke's little candy shop, her eyes on Kisuke.
"Is something wrong?" The cat asks in a deep masculine voice despite being female.
"No, its nothing Yoruichi-san~" Kisuke denied, waving his hand, and showed a jovial smile.
Yoruichi pulls in closer, her paws pressing against the decking. "Its okay if you're thinking about Zensuke-kun, I do too."
Kisuke let out a small sigh. "I'm sure he's doing well, a chip off the old block~ Becoming Captain of Squad 12…he's done well."
"And he's Mayuri's watcher, so there's that too~" Yoruichi bemusing voice giggled.
"Very true~" As Kisuke snickered, Yoruichi's eyes flicker. "What is it?"
"Speaking of your son, the Visored just contacted us, it seems that he saved Hiyori."
Kisuke blinks his surprise. "He saved Hiyori...that means he was here, in the Human World...I didn't even detect him, and if I couldn't, Aizen-san probably didn't either...very good, Zensuke."
"Apparently, some kind of experiment Hollow Aizen's made tracked them down, and nearly got her, but he saved her, and suggested that they come to Karakura."
Kisuke's mouth curled up, a prideful look on his face. "I see...its the best decision."
As Kisuke said it, his eyes fell to the ground.
Yoruichi examined him, and tilts her neck.
"Kisuke, he's a strong young man, he's a Captain."
"Yes, I have no doubt. Its just, Zensuke's going to be involved, again. In danger, again, because I made that orb…damn Aizen-san, what more can you do to my son…"
Letting out a sigh, Kisuke wondered what his son was doing now.
Wishing to be under the same sky, Kisuke had to settle on wishing his son well, hoping he was safe…
End chapter!
So, this is the beginning! With Zensuke following in his fathers footsteps in a way and became the Squad 12 Captain, something Mayuri isn't very thrilled about, but at the same time has begrudging respect for his intelligence even if he is quite antagonistic and has his unique dynamic with Zensuke, and Nemu seems quite content with him being her Captain, being able to ask advice, and he looking out for her well being.
Rukia and Zensuke have a good dynamic, making her some Chappy related merch, while doing his duties in keeping tabs on Mayuri, and making sure he's not doing anything too crazy.
Zensuke also has at least a friend that seems to gift him information about Aizen, so we'll see more of that in the future.
So, this is a harem, so suggestions for that, and anything else, always welcome!
Well, until next time, thanks for reading!