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The Red Sun Sets, the Black Sun Rises.	By : Sedor Category: Bleach > General Views: 6505 -:- Recommendations : 2 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Chapter List
- 3
- 4
The Red Sun Sets, the Black Sun Rises.
Welcome to the next installment.
"Normal speech"
'Thoughts'
"Kido/Zanpakuto release"
"Tensa Zangetsu"
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Chapter 4: First day of Hell.
As the first rays of dawn broke over the Seireitei a warming sight to most this Monday morning, Rukia was roused from her slumber as they filtered down onto her futon. Confused as to why they did so when she had sheltered the blinds, she opened a bleary eye to take in her surroundings. She was shocked when she saw her brother standing in the doorway.
"Nii-sama," she said bolting upright, her drowsiness forgotten.
"There's been a meeting of the lieutenants and captains called, you have fifteen minutes to get ready," Byakuya said as he closed the door to her room.
Rising from her bed, she folded the futon and made to get ready knowing she had little time to dawdle. This past week she had been so busy getting used to her new duties as a lieutenant, that she had little time for anything else. When she had asked Renji if it got any easier, he shrugged and said she'd get used to it eventually.
Giving herself a once over in the mirror, she then exited the room where she found her brother and Renji waiting for her. Seeing that she was ready, Byakuya set off toward the first division both lieutenants keeping pace behind him.
"Renji, do you know why this meeting's been called?" Rukia asked him as they dropped out of flash step on entering the first division barracks.
"No idea, apparently Captain Commander Yamamoto suffered some sort of seizure last week and was in recovery for the week. Either he's called this to explain his condition, or he's recovered and want's to deal with the matters relating to before his illness," Renji said in a whisper as they walked towards the assembly hall.
Rukia remembered Captain Ukitake commenting vaguely on it over the week, but then again he had been absent himself for reasons unknown to her. She had guessed that he had probably been visiting the Commander at home to inform him of the Gotei 13's performance. She felt a pang of worry though over how Ichigo felt going through it though. Ever since their last meeting had ended so…coldly, she hadn't tried to see him again, afraid of how he would react to her. With the weight of his responsibilities hanging over him as well as ensuring the care of his grandfather, would he resent the fact that she hadn't been there to help?
As they made their way along the halls they were joined by Captains Ukitake and Kyoraku as well as Lieutenant Nanao. After exchanging greetings they continued on in a group towards the assembly hall.
"You know the funny thing about this meeting is that Ukitake and I were just there visiting Yama-jii this morning and he didn't mention anything about it, then not too long after we leave, my precious Nanao-chan here tracks us down and says a meeting's been called, kinda makes me think why Yama-jii didn't just leave with us don't you think Ukitake?" Kyoraku asked looking at his old friend.
"It is curious, he probably had an errand to run beforehand and didn't want us to be involved in it most likely, you know how private he is after all," Ukitake said as he held his chin in contemplation.
"Did you see Ichigo by any chance Captain Ukitake?" Rukia asked hopefully.
"Ah I'm afraid not Rukia-chan," Kyoraku said tilting his hat slightly. "Even when we visited Yama-jii, it seems as if Ichigo is barely around, dealing with one thing or another in his stead."
"Don't worry though Rukia, of the times we have seen him, he's still the same overprotective soul we've come to know," Ukitake said with a reassuring smile.
As they entered the meeting hall they say that only the captains and lieutenants of the second, third, fourth, seventh, ninth and twelfth division were there already. A minute or so later and an irritated Hitsugaya walked in, trailed by Rangiku, Momo, Kenpachi and Yachiru, who all were yawning widely. As everyone took their place in line, Rukia had to stifle a giggle at how they all stood heads bowed and eyes closed, like a group of owls in slumber. Such thoughts were stopped as the doors were thrown open once again signalling the Captain Commander's arrival. They were shocked though when it was not Genryusai that entered.
As Ichigo strode toward his place at the head of the line with Chojiro behind him, everyone took in his new appearance. He wore a sleeveless shihakusho over which went a form-fitting sleeveless haori, the rich purple colour of it being revealed slightly each time he moved. Then there was the cane in his hand, each time it struck the ground and the chain tinkled, many felt a shiver run down their backs, while others were distracted by how it seemed to reflect all the light that struck it. Standing before the assembled captains and lieutenants, Ichigo struck the ground with his cane, causing several people to lose their balance as they were struck from their musings.
"This meeting is called to order and the first order of business is of course my presence here," Ichigo said his eyes scanning the assembled soul reapers. "Due to complications brought on by his recent illness, Genryusai Yamamoto is no longer able to perform his duties both as head of the Yamamoto clan as well as Captain Commander of the Gotei 13. Thus it was with immediate effect that I took over such duties as of last night. For now there will be no changes to your current duties while I get used to my new post, however do not think of this as a sign of leniency for sweeping changes will be made sooner rather than later. Now any questions?" he asked, his eyes looking for any perceptible signs from his, well subordinates as they would all be now. Seeing that many were still in shock, while others had no questions and had just accepted this new change, he sighed speaking once again, "Very well dismissed, except for you Captain Sui-Feng. I need to have a word with you." His eyes zeroed in on the petite captain of the second division, who felt a slight twinge in her gut while others wondered what it was about.
As the room cleared it left Ichigo alone with Sui-Feng, though casting out his senses he noticed that Rukia and Renji were waiting for him outside the doors, while he could faintly feel Yoruichi just above them listening in to the conversation in the room.
"You wished to speak to me Captain Commander?" Sui-Feng asked her head slightly bowed.
"I merely wished to confirm that there will be no further…difficulty between us now Captain Sui-Feng. And also I hope you have at least given consideration to my words the last time we spoke," Ichigo spoke his eyes closed while he pinched the bridge of his nose.
"Of course Captain Commander, I will still serve the Gotei 13 as I always have," Sui-Feng said in a monotone voice.
Ichigo sighed inwardly, his question not being answered at all. "Very well Captain, you're dismissed," Ichigo said with a wave of his hand. "Please send in Lieutenants Kuchiki and Abarai, for unless I am mistaken they are still loitering outside."
Turning to leave Sui-Feng maintained her rigid posture until after she exited the hall, turning on the two lieutenants as they fidgeted outside the door. "The Captain Commander wants to see you now," she said with a slightly harsh tone, causing the two to stumble into the room in their haste. Once the doors closed and she was alone, she let out the breath she had been holding in, her shoulders relaxing slightly.
As Renji and Rukia made their way back into the hall, they were met by Ichigo's intense gaze on them. The paralysing feeling that gripped them was something they were only really used to when addressing the former Captain Commander, causing them to instinctively drop to one knee. Ichigo's eyes narrowed slightly at this, but he didn't comment on it.
"Rukia, Renji, what is it you wish to speak to me about?" Ichigo asked.
"Ichi- I mean Captain Commander Yamamoto, we just wanted to inquire after how you've been doing this past week," Rukia said as she stared at the ground.
Ichigo groaned inwardly, "Rukia, when we're in private you can still call me Ichigo. And to answer your question, I'm doing as well as can be expected."
"Why though, why aren't you angry or cursing at us for dragging you into this world, for forcing you into this position?" Rukia asked as she finally looked up at Ichigo. Searching his face for any anger or hurt, she only found exasperation.
"Rukia how many times must I spell it out for you? I regret nothing that has happened to me. If I wasn't around who's to say that I would've lived if you didn't appear in my room that night. Aizen, Hollows, hell any number of things would've eventually gotten me involved no matter how hard you tried, so why keep worrying yourself about it?" Ichigo finished a hint of a smile on his face as he looked down at them.
"Figures that you'd be cool with it all," Renji said with a smirk. "You've been placed into the position that even Captains Unohana, Kyoraku and Ukitake don't want and yet you're still pressing on with it."
Ichigo smirked at that and Rukia seemed to have accepted his words somewhat. "If that is all lieutenants, your duties await you. Don't think that you'll be able to get out of it, just because you were concerned for me," Ichigo said closing his eyes once more.
Renji looked slightly flabbergasted at his words, but before he could say anything Rukia elbowed him in his ribs silencing him, "Of course Ichigo, we'll be leaving now."
As the pair of them exited Ichigo turned his attention to one of the slit openings in the wall, "You can come out now Yoruichi-san, everyone's gone," Ichigo said with a smirk.
Slipping through the window in her feline form Yoruichi spoke, "Security is horribly lax if I can eavesdrop on a captains meeting and go undetected don't you think Ichigo?"
Looking her in the eye he spoke, "Please Yoruichi-san I knew you were there from the start, you were tailing me from the estate after all. If you find the security lax, perhaps you or I should take it up with Sui-Feng and ask why none of the Special Forces were able to detect you slipping into the heart of the Gotei 13," he finished with a grin.
"Ah I'm afraid that I may have to do that since she seems uncomfortable with your presence at the moment," Yoruichi said as she began to groom herself.
That seemed to bring down Ichigo's mood as his eyes dropped, "What should I do about it Yoruichi-san? I feel as if I destroyed a friendship before it even existed."
Pausing in her grooming, she fixed him a soft look. "For now just give her space, sooner or later this will blow over and then you can try and repair that which was lost. That or she will just hate you forever, either way it won't be easy."
Ichigo groaned at that, "Gee thanks Yoruichi-san, you're just a ray of sunshine today aren't you," he said sarcastically.
"That's what I'm here for," she said with a smirk. "Well that and helping you to enjoy life of course. Speaking of which, how's the life of the new Head of the Yamamoto clan?"
Ichigo started to walk past her and turned to face her as he reached the door. "I'll tell you once this week's over," he said as he departed towards his office.
'Try not to work yourself too hard Ichigo, god only knows what fate has planned for your future,' Yoruichi thought as she leapt out the window heading toward the second division.
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As Ichigo made his way toward his office, he was greeted by several members of his division, whom he tried to get to know at least in the few minutes he had spare. Finally arriving at his office, he walked to the opening to the Seireitei and marvelled once more at the breath-taking visa before him.
"It is indeed impressive Ichigo and unlike your inner world there is at least some greenery spread around it," Zangetsu spoke from next to him, materialising into the real world.
"My apologies for that Zangetsu, perhaps you'd enjoy a stroll through them today?" Ichigo asked.
"It matters little to me Ichigo, for the grounds at the estate are more than enjoyable enough for me and I do believe you have work to do," Zangetsu said before withdrawing back into Ichigo's inner world.
Seating himself at his desk, Ichigo began the tedious chore that was paperwork. Since his grandfather had already had him run through the procedures required during his training, he quickly made progress through it, the tedium of it boring him. When he had finally finished he looked at the time shocked to see that it was already late afternoon, nonetheless he was pleased that it wasn't later since he remembered Genryusai's words that sometimes he would end up sleeping in his office. A knock at the door brought him out of his thoughts.
"Enter," he said in an even voice.
The door opened to reveal Chojiro Sasakibe his lieutenant. "My apologies for disturbing you Yamamoto-dono, but may I have a moment of your time, it is a matter of great importance to me," he said with a slight bow.
Raising an eyebrow at what could be of such importance so soon after him taking office, Ichigo gestured for him to take a seat in front of his desk.
Once he was seated Chojiro began, "My apologies for bringing this matter to you now Yamamoto-dono, but I have been struggling to find the right time to bring it up considering the events of the past week."
Ichigo nodded at him knowing that there had indeed little time spent beyond training or learning from his grandfather to hold such audiences with people. "What then is it that is troubling you Sasakibe-san?" Ichigo asked sitting back in his chair watching the man.
"I-I would like to put in a request to retire sir," Chojiro said with his head bowed. He had finally come to the point and said it and waited for the response from the young man. Several minutes passed in silence, until Chojiro finally looked up into Ichigo's face wondering if he would be denied.
Ichigo however was studying the man before him closely. He sighed again for what felt like the hundredth time today before speaking, "Very well I will grant it, I am afraid that you will have to at least stay on till the end of this week, while I get used to the division after which I will sign your release papers."
Leaping to his feet, Chojiro bowed deeply, "Thank you Ichi-I mean Yamamoto-dono." Ichigo waved his hand at him letting him know he could leave and he strode toward the door. He stopped though with his hand on the handle when Ichigo spoke.
"Know this Sasakibe-san, you will always be welcome at the Yamamoto estate should you wish to visit," Ichigo said from where he stood looking out over the Seireitei. Bowing to him once more Chojiro left leaving Ichigo alone once again.
Ichigo stood with his eyes closed pondering what he was to do now. The Gotei 13 already had three open Captain's positions and while he knew some seated officers who had bankai, they simply were not captain material for him to promote. Shaking his head to clear his thoughts, he headed home to discuss the matter further with his grandfather.
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As Genryusai sat on the bench next to the koi pond he let out a sigh of content with how the day had been spent. The morning had been unrushed as he woke up at ease for the first time in years. After light morning exercise he was treated to a delectable breakfast of eggs, rice, sausage, tomato, mushroom followed by a variety of fresh fruit from the garden. His meal finished, he then toured the orchards while several servants worked on collecting the ripe fruit, before heading back with them to where the fruit was sorted into various piles either to be preserved or given away to the various staff. He had spent some time speaking with several of the clan elders regarding matters of little importance other than the fact that they wished for a dinner to be held to both celebrate his recovery as well as to celebrate Ichigo's ascension. While he knew Ichigo would care little for such a function, he knew that such events were normally held by nobles and as such they would have to endure for that night. It was decided that it would be held the coming Thursday evening. He rounded off his day by working on his calligraphy on the balcony while the sun set.
He was roused from his thoughts by a weight on the bench next to him. Knowing it could only be one possible person for him to go undetected he spoke, "So how was your first day as Captain Commander?"
"Uneventful for the most part, tried to maintain some semblance of my normal self while still asserting my authority. The paperwork is tedious to the point I understand why you wouldn't want the job any longer. I might have Mayuri work on a project to bring the Gotei 13 into the digital age since the twelfth division are at least familiar with computer systems. Scaled down versions of them for officer use could potentially cut down their time spent on paperwork drastically. Oh and Sasakibe-san has asked to retire," Ichigo said as he tossed some bread into the pond watching the koi scramble for it.
Genryusai's eyes cracked open at the last part, "And what did you tell him regarding his retirement?" He didn't particularly disagree with Ichigo's plan to modernise the routine work captains did, but the news of his former lieutenant wanting to retire was of interest to him.
"I told him I would need him to stay on until the end of the week while I still get used to the routine, after which I would sign his release papers," Ichigo said as he tossed the last morsel into the pond.
"A prudent plan indeed," Genryusai said nodding his head. "I must apologise that you will have to deal with running the division on your own so soon, but Chojiro has served the Gotei 13 faithfully for centuries, I am not surprised that with my own retirement he sought out his own."
They sat in silence for a few minutes until Umeko came up to them telling them dinner was ready. Thanking her Ichigo and Genryusai made their way toward the dining room. When Genryusai moved to sit to the right of the head of the table he was stopped by a hand on his shoulder. Looking at the owner of the arm he saw Ichigo gesturing for him to sit at the head of the table.
"I may be the head of the clan now Jii-san, but you still are the one that guides me," Ichigo said as he sat to the old man's right.
Genryusai smirked slightly and seated himself while their plates were filled with food. "Sooner or later you will have to take your rightful seat Ichigo."
"Maybe, but that doesn't mean I'm going to try and delay it as much as possible," Ichigo said with a grin.
Halfway through the meal Genryusai spoke, "There will be a dinner held at the estate this Thursday to celebrate my somewhat recovery as well as your promotion both in the clan and the Gotei 13. As such there will be several nobles and other ranking soul reapers in attendance. The other elders and I will finalise the invitations, but should there be others you wish to invite feel free to do so."
Ichigo slowly chewed his food while he digested this news. "Well there are some people I can think of here in the Seireitei that would probably be invited already, but I'm sure there are some others who would like to attend. My friends and family wouldn't attend though since I haven't even told them where I am or what I'm doing and I have no desire to subject them to such a…boring evening," he said after a few moments.
"You will need to speak to them sooner or later and inform them of your new position Ichigo. If I'm correct Kisuke still has a means to allow us to communicate with the Living World. When you visit Mayuri tomorrow have him prepare it for use," Genryusai said as he stood from the table to retire to his chambers. Seeing Ichigo still sitting at the table he bid the young man good night after thanking the servants again.
While the servants cleared the table of the evening's dishes Ichigo continued to sit and stare blankly at the floor. While the idea of talking to his friends and family once again was thrilling, he feared what their reactions would be to his news. He was broken from his thoughts when Umeko spoke to him.
"Is there anything else you require Ichigo-sama," Umeko said with a hint of concern in her voice.
"Ah no thank you Umeko-san, thank you for the dinner, all of you," Ichigo said as he stood nodding to each of the servants present. Walking back to his room, he groaned as he saw a pile of paperwork piled on his desk needing his attention. While it was smaller than the pile he had done earlier, it was even more tedious since it encompassed the clan's finances and the like. It was well past midnight before he was finally able to turn in for the evening where he slipped once again into restless slumber.
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Tuesday morning came and Ichigo found himself slipping into a routine. Having someone wake him up an hour before dawn allowed him to get some exercise in, since the rest of his day would be filled with paperwork. After a quick bath and breakfast he made his way toward the twelfth division where he was greeted by Nemu.
"Lieutenant Kurotsuchi, I need to see Captain Kurotsuchi now please," he said in an even tone.
"Mayuri-sama has ordered that he not be disturbed under any circumstances this morning," Nemu replied in a monotone voice.
Ichigo's hand gripped his staff harder at her reply. Calming himself he said, "Despite that I still need to see him, or would you rather have me stroll into the division looking for him myself?" Ichigo's eyes narrowed as he stared at her, causing Nemu to fidget slightly.
'Mayuri-sama did say that he was not to be disturbed no matter what, but this is the Captain Commander here to see him and as such don't his orders take precedence over his?' Nemu thought. "Of course Captain Commander Yamamoto, please follow me," Nemu said as she straightened up leading Ichigo deeper into the twelfth division. Arriving at a set of doors, she knocked once before entering with Ichigo.
Looking into the darkened room Ichigo could see Mayuri with his back facing them seated at a desk watching a computer screen. When he looked closer, he had to supress his laughter as he saw that Mayuri was watching a children's program filled with different coloured ponies.
"Mayuri-sama you have a guest," Nemu said in the same monotone voice she used with Ichigo.
Shutting off the screen quickly Mayuri growled at her, "I thought I told you Nemu that I was not to be disturbed no matter what the circumstances you incompetent fool, now what bumbling fool is here to see me?" He failed though to turn around and see Ichigo, who was growing increasingly agitated at the man before him. He had heard enough from others about how he treated others and the way he spoke to his 'daughter' now pushed him over the edge.
Slamming his cane into the ground, Ichigo watched as the shockwave knocked Mayuri out of his chair and onto the floor. "I trust you can find time to watch cartoons later in the day Captain Kurotsuchi, as for now I have a new project for you," he said as he glared down at the captain.
Mayuri shivered slightly at the tone in Ichigo's voice. "Ah what is it I can do for you Captain Commander," he said in a voice that spoke of restrained madness.
"I have noticed that the twelfth division is quite well equipped with computers and the like to assist you with your work, as it should be considering what you do here. However I want you to draw up the plans to implement a similar system for the entire Gotei 13 to deal with the mountains of paperwork our officers generally have to deal with. I am not asking for computers as powerful as the ones you use here, but ones powerful enough to effortlessly communicate between divisions as well as relay their information to a central location for perusal," Ichigo said as he strolled to stand next to the chair Mayuri was occupying. "I want your preliminary observations on such a project by the end of the week as well as cost estimates for such a project."
Mayuri was slightly confused at Ichigo's request, "Forgive me Captain Commander, but why the interest in modernising the offices of captains now? Why change the system that has been used for millennia?"
Ichigo turned his gaze on the man once more, his eyes filled with disbelief. "Why you ask? Tell me Captain Kurotsuchi how much quicker do you finish your paperwork due to your use of technology, furthermore how much time does that free up for you to use on other projects of interest to you. The captains spend too much of their time performing menial tasks and as such not enough time attending to their squads or other projects," Ichigo said as he started to walk toward the door. "I don't care how things have been done before, I lead it now and as such I will lead it to improve and not rest on past accomplishments of others. Oh and one more thing, have the communicator we have for the Living World prepared for use at 16:00 today," Ichigo said as he strode out the door leaving Mayuri and Nemu in slight shock at his orders.
"Mayuri-sama?" Nemu asked tentatively.
Mayuri rounded on her shouting, "Well don't just stand there like a useless lump. Tell Akon to have someone prepare the communicator for the Captain Commander's use."
As Nemu exited the room she heard Mayuri grumbling about upstart commanders and interruptions to his precious cartoons.
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Once he was seated back at his office, Ichigo sent a hell butterfly to Kisuke asking him to gather his friends and family at the shop at 16:00 so he could speak to them. Once he was done, he turned to the pile of paperwork that towered over his desk sighing as he began to work through it. His eyebrow twitched when he saw that several forms were for damages caused by Kenpachi during training with his division. Marking the damages to come out of the eleventh division's budget he continued through it all, pausing only when Chojiro walked in bearing a light meal. Thanking him, they enjoyed it together talking of little of consequence while Chojiro informed Ichigo of the various members of the division as well as their various quirks. As 16:00 approached Ichigo sighed as he had yet to complete the paperwork he needed to, meaning that as soon as he was done talking to his friends and family he would have to return here. Flash stepping toward the twelfth division he was accompanied once again by Nemu.
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As the time approached 16:00, Uryu found he was growing more and more agitated. Just over a week ago, after they had returned to the Living World from the Soul Society's celebration of Aizen's defeat, they found that they were being asked to meet at the Kurosaki household for an important discussion. Assuming that it had to do with Ichigo's lack of appearance at the party, he, Chad and Orihime made their way there confused when they saw that Keigo, Mizuiro and Tatsuki were there waiting for them together with Ichigo's sisters. Their questions were soon answered when Ichigo's father Isshin had walked into the room a sober expression on his face and bags underneath his eyes as if he had not slept last night.
As he told them of Ichigo's body being destroyed by his own touch and how he was then forced to leave to the Soul Society to prevent anyone else in the Living World from dying, the reactions were pretty much as Uryu had expected. Chad and Mizuiro had bowed their heads silently, grieving that their friend had to leave to better protect them.
Keigo was surprisingly silent as well, but then all things considered he probably knew that this was not the time to be his normal energetic self.
Tatsuki was currently supporting a crying Orihime a look of anger and sadness reflected in her eyes, though whether that anger was directed at Ichigo he could not tell.
Yuzu was also bawling her eyes out into her father's shoulder while Karin had run upstairs to their room. He vaguely recalled how Ichigo told him that she had refused to burden anyone with her sadness after their mother had died and would often leave to deal with it herself.
It struck him as strange that he could not accurately tell how he felt at this news. While he still had his dislike for soul reapers, Ichigo had proven time and again to be the best friend he could possibly have. Thus seeing that his friend was forced to abandon his life because of a war they were dragged into. He felt he should be mad, but couldn't be, knowing that Ichigo would not regret the decisions he made to save them all.
Once they had all calmed down and Orihime had asked if they could still visit him in the Soul Society, such a plan was shut down when Isshin shook his head no. Reminding them of what happened to any human that came in contact with Aizen and how the same would apply to Ichigo now, it would simply prove torturous to them.
Now they were all assembled once again, but this time in Urahara's shop around the dining room table with Kisuke and Yoruichi, waiting to speak to Captain Commander Yamamoto who had requested to speak to them all. Considering who was present, they had all assumed that they would be speaking about Ichigo and how he was doing.
As the clock struck 16:00 exactly there was a slight ringing sound from a door within the shop. Standing Kisuke walked over to the door sliding it open and disappearing inside. When the others stood to follow Yoruichi held up her hand telling them to stay seated until they were called in. A few moments later Kisuke returned ushering them all into the room. Inside they saw a screen similar to the one that had been installed in Orihime's home during the Winter War. As the screen flickered to life they were met by the image of Akon.
"Captain Commander Yamamoto will be with you in a moment," Akon said as everyone seated themselves on the floor. They could hear the sound of a cane striking the floor in the background and watched as Akon stepped aside to allow the old man into view. Their eyes widened in shock though when it wasn't the old man that came into view, but a familiar teenager with a mop of orange hair wearing the haori of the first division.
Grinning at their expressions of shock Ichigo spoke, "Hey guys, long time no see."
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And that's the end of chapter 4. My apologies for the cliff-hanger, but I wanted to devote sometime to their reactions which would be too long to include at this point. As such the next chapter will involve their talk, the dinner party and Chojiro's retirement.
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