Chapter 44: Temporary Action

"Arrancar?"

Captain-Commander Yamamoto had been given the details of the enemy. The fact that Aizen had found a way to use the same process on Vizards to Hollows. I also provided my encounter with an Espada to him. Sitting contemplating in silence as I waited patiently.

"Hmmm... who do you assume these Espada are?"

"Maybe the equvilant to Soul Reaper Captains and Officers?" I answered

"...We need to prepare"

"For what?"

"War?"

"...do you think it will come to that?"

"Of course, a rising force with a leader that has hostile towards us? I can see no other outcome"

I've been on many missions, studied in my spare time in various subjects, but a war was something I don't remember being involved in. Giving word to messengers the tensions swiftly spread. Leaving so that the Captain-Commander could start his war prep. Lieutenant Shuhei watched as he chased behind me.

"Captain Hatake, what's the situation?" He asked

"War"

"Y-you're not serious?"

"Of course I am, we need to get our men prepped this must be one we win"

Division 9

Signing paper after paper I was paid an unexpected visit. As the door swung open, the orange haired teen walked in.

"Ichigo, what brings you here?" I asked sarcastically as I examined a paper

He stood silent as I continued to write.

"I want you... to train me"

Unanswering as I stayed focused on my work.

"Did you here me!?"

"Yes, there's no need to shout"

"Then answer"

Putting my pen down I stared him straight in the eye.

"Why?"

"I heard from Renji that you've even trained Captains along with others, now please!" he answered

His eyes were intense, but I could still feel this lonewolf persona he attempted.

"No"

"What!? Why the hell not!?" He shouted

"Why do you need my help?'

"So I can-"

"Wrong!"

Biting his tongue as my outburst stopped him. Rising from chair I approached him.

"We Soul Reapers work in teams, not one man armies, not show stupidity through selfish showmanship!" I spoke with a hint of anger

Ichigo remained quiet as he waited for me to finish.

"So til you get it through that thick skull of yours...I cannot help you" I said returning to my chair and work

The young man clenched his fists and left in rage. His temper once again predictable and unneeded. Shuhei came in worried by the outburst.

"Do you want me to escort him out?" He asked

"No, he's just a teen maybe he'll mature with some time"

As the day goes by heavy tension is felt. Our forces preparing for war on any number of scale. Seeing many Soul Reapers rushing back and forth for supplies. I stood with my Vice-Captain by my side. Proceeding as an emergency meeting was called.

Captain Council Chambers

We all stood as Captain-Commander Yamamoto stood tall.

"The traitor Sosuke Aizen, has been on the move and so shall we..."

Each Captain including myself stayed silent.

"Until we can develop a strategy to deal with Aizen, all Divisions are on stand-by" he ordered

Those words echoed through the chamber. As we flooded out no words were spoken nor a sound made. That was til Byakuya stopped me.

"Kakashi"

"Yes"

"I've come to inform you that Captain-Commander Yamamoto will be giving this message to Ichigo Kurosaki"

"Why?"

"Be as it may, a Substitute Soul Reaper is by association an arm of the Soul Society" he explained

Standing quietly as I nodded he began to walk away.

"Why tell me?"

Stopping Byakuya didn't face as he stood strong.

"Due to your history with Yoruichi and Kisuke it was only right" he answered

The ever growing darkness seemed to have so quickly. Rain came this night as rivers ran down the streets. Looking out the window as raindrops calmed my nerves. Taking a sip of my warm tea it was clearly the calm before the storm. It would be only interrupted by a messenger.

"Say that again?"

"... Substitute Soul Reaper Ichigo Kurosaki has left for...Hueco Mundo" he answered

Rubbing my head I sat my cup down to change back into my uniform.

"Do we know why?"

"One of Kurosaki's companions was taken by Aizen, but Captain-Commander forbid he go after her"

'That damn hothead' I thought

Rushing out the door into the heavy rain.

Division 1

"Captain-Commander"

"Hmm... Kakashi what brings you here?"

"I heard about Ichigos escape to Hueco Mundo, what do you plan to do?" I asked

"...nothing"

"What?" I asked in disbelief

"Our plan is to... wait?"

"My hope is that Ichigos assault on Aizens fortress will force him to act, he will then be driven to the Human World where the Kido Corps are finishing the last touches" he explained calmly

"Oh... so it's all planned?"

"Not yet, which is why I was going to call you"

"For me?"

Rising from his chair he approached me.

"I need you to develop a Seal to ensnare Aizen so that we can bring him back to the Soul Society" he explained

I had placed on Aizen earlier in the years, but putting a thought together. What if he was strong enough to break it? I would have to refashion another to capitalize on the previous. This would be tricky since the seal I placed on Aizen was meant to seperate him and his Zanpakuto when needed. Now I would have to find a way to seal any spiritual energy he has.

"I will try" I responded

"Good, now hurry we will need it when the time comes"

AN: Hello! here's another chapter! I've been thinking of doing a 'movie' so that might be happening. and I might start another fic! just an update.