6. vice-captaine?

"Morning, Vice-captain Hatake"

I had been Vice-captain for more than a week. Though the title was a trouble to myself, not used to being called by such things. Hearing it everyday didn't help either, signing paper after paper. Today I could just feel it would be different than others.

"Hey Kakashi!" Kisuke announced

"Yes, Captain Urahara?"

"No need for titles"

"Did you need something?"

"Oh yeah, um ya see I have a form for the Stealth Corp, it needs to be sign" he explained nervously

"Okay, so you want me to take it to Stealth Corps captain?"

"Exactly"

"Very well then, my legs could use some exercise" I noted rising from my seat

Leaving the way Captain Urahara was acting made it very strange. He was usually calm and sarcastic, but now he was a bit nervous. Walking into the Stealth Corp Division, the directions had lead me to a long stairs.

"Is this why he didn't want to come?"

Walking up I kept my eyes on the goal, though my legs were starting to feel the burn halfway. Making me sweat as well as having a heavy breath.

"Well I did say my legs needed exercise"

Getting to the top a messenger stood at waiting.

"Who are you?"

"Vice-captain...Hatake...from Division...12" I huffed out harshly

"Captain Shihoin has been waiting for you, follow me" he said walking away

Sighing I followed quietly, there was rarely any noise made. Not even seeing a Soul in sight, we reached the main chamber. There a beautiful dark skinned woman sat with a Captains uniform. Smiling down at me I kept my poker face, as I waited for an answer.

"So you're Kisukes new Vice-captain? Kakashi Hatake"

"Yes, I have a form from Captain Urahara that he wanted you sign Captain..."

"Yoruichi Shihoin, and he does, does he?" She asked

Jumping down looking at the form

"Okay, but I first I want to ask you a few questions"

And here I thought this would be a simple task.

"Kisuke rarely finds anything interesting, but seeing he's a dear friend I want to be sure you're up to the task" she explained with a snap of her fingers

Seeing a figure in the dark I stepped back to avoid an attack. It was Vice-captain Soi Feng, who had a small blade ready.

"Vice-captain Hatake" she greeted

I turned looking at both of them, Yoruichi had a grin on her face. Still showing no expression, Soi Feng charged me again. Dodging each attempt to hit me, she growled ending her series of strikes with a kick. Jumping away to avoid I could tell she was serious.

"You can't dodge forever" she advised lunging

Stepping sideways grabbing her wrist and flipped the young woman on her back. Getting back up she started another series of strikes, this time I parried and blocked. Soi Feng was getting frustrated since she was unable to strike me. She was a formidable fighter, her training with Stealth Corp was really showing. Aiming at vital points which were redirected, seeing an opening I struck her in a pressure point. Her movement stopped and body tensed unable to move.

"Well that would be all for today, I still have a lot of paperwork to do" I huffed out my body was improving

A steady clapping was heard as Yoruichi came to see me. Examining me from head to toe, she could tell my body was getting used to combat.

"Follow me, and thank you Soi Feng that will be all" she ordered as her Vice-captain left

Leading me to a balcony walkway, it had a great view of the Seireitei. The perks of being Squad 2, we walked silently. Trailing slightly behind her, she stopped turning to show a curious expression.

"I can tell you have more skill than shown, but your body is unable to perform, like a blade with no edge" she said with a grin

"I guess you could say that"

"Is Kisuke training you?"

"Unfortunately no, but I'm self taught you could say" I answered with a nervous smile

Curiosity peaked as she circled me, poking my arm and body. Feeling for some sort of tell.

"You're self taught, and you're able to release Shikai you're full of surprises" she commented

"Uh thank you, Captain Shihoin"

"Yoruichi, please and you are very interesting Kakashi" she added

Pulling out the form from earlier she waved in front of my face.

"I'll sign this, but first"

Taking off her Haori show a sleeveless and backless Soul Reaper uniform.

"You need to catch me"

"What?"

In a flash she was gone, following whatever trace I could. She was fast only barely able to follow her, chasing her throughout the 2 Division base. When I could get close she would disappear.

"Can't beat her, she out matches with speed, but..."

An idea popped into my head, as she stopped in the courtyard. The Captain scratched her head in thought of where I was. A sudden tap on her shoulder, turning to see myself behind her.

"How? Did you get here?" She asked surprised

"I waited for you to stop then I concealed my energy"

Again Yoruichi was surprised by the experience he had, even being a newly appointed Vice-captain. She chuckled at her predicament, being the fastest in this case wasn't enough.

"Fine, I'll sign your paper"

Signing her signature I folded it back into my pocket.

"Thank you, Captain Shihoin"

"I said call me Yoruichi, please and you are very interesting Vice-captain Hatake don't be stranger come by sometime" she said leaving

I couldn't help, but notice her strutting as if she was flaunting her figure. Shaking my head I hurried back to Division 12.

Division 12

"You know you're late right?"

"Sorry Captain Urahara, a game of tag got out hand"

Now my excuses for being late were borderline strange, he looked it over as he smiled.

"Great now I can start my tests"

"May I ask what kind of tests?"

"I need to know how much energy a Captain should seal away when entering the Human world, which now leads me to my next request: can you go to the Human World?"

"Why do you need from there?"

"I need proper data to go on, and with the data I can properly make an analysis, so can you do it?"

I hadn't been to the human world, but I was going to perform my duties as a Soul Reaper I should get familiar with it.

"Very well-"

"Great, here these goggles will collect the data and a pad so that you can record the results" he explained handing me a pair of black goggles

Portal

Approaching the portal I was stopped by two gaurds.

"Halt, what's your business here?"

Handing the form and a permission slip, he looked it over and returned it me.

"Very well, take this when you want to return" he said handing me a piece of paper

The portal glowed yellow as a gust of wind hit me. Entering I was immediately in the Human world, with the portal closing. The human world had large buildings and a lights that lit up the night.

"Vice-captain perks" I said sarcastically

Going to each place marked on a map, gathering data needed. Then writing it down in the pad.

Boom!

Lifting the goggles off my eyes a large explosion had hit the park, seeing a few trees fall to the ground.

"What on earth is going on?"

Flashing to the park a crater was left, sensing the energy of a hollow and another signature. Looking around a man with a rifle or something, I had grown fond of Human World books. This man reminded of an old western cowboy in means of appearance. His clothes were bright white and his skin was dark with white hair.

"Who are you?"

"A Soul Reaper" he said in a deep voice

Aiming his rifle he shot a beam of energy, flashing away I appeared behind him.

"Calm down, I'm not your enemy"

Reasoning wasn't an option, as he fired again. Flashing kicking once I reappeared, he blocked it with his shoulder. Skidding across the ground he glared at me from under his cowboy hat.

"So you think you can handle me?"

"Why are you here?"

He didn't want to answer any question I had to ask, raising his rifle til another appeared.

"Sir, his majesty would like you back" he said

"I see, you live today Soul Reaper"

The two seemingly disappeared into the darkness.

"Curious"

Looking around I saw small strains of traces of both the hollow and the unknown assailants.

"Well wasn't today eventful"