"Captain~"
"Rangiku? Come in~"
It was a rare occasion for Jun to spend a day with the Tenth Division. Rangiku pushed open the door and said, "Captain~ The First Division has issued a summons for all captains."
"Oh? What happened? Well, I'll be right there."
Just by standing in the courtyard of the Tenth Division, it's clear that Rukia and Ichigo's affair has been exposed. In the original work, Renji and Byakuya went there because they were worried about Rukia, as a Menos Grande's Reiatsu had erupted in Karakura Town. However, after finding Rukia, they discovered that Rukia an abnormal state, which led to the subsequent events.
However, in this timeline, because of the Spiritual Power storage device, Rukia's Spiritual Power is fine. Furthermore, after the treatment, Rukia currently in perfect condition. Therefore, it must have been Aizen tampered with it, and no one else could have done it.
Moreover, it's entirely plausible that they would resort to such underhanded tactics. All they need to do is report Ichigo's activities in the World of the Living. Ichigo in Karakura Town, and currently the only Soul Reaper in Karakura Town is Rukia, along with a resident Soul Reaper. However, the resident Soul Reaper is the one who reports problems.
Sure enough, all the team leaders were present. The Captain-Commander was very modern this time, pulling out a photo and saying, "Take a look, everyone."
After all the captains had looked around and no one spoke, Jun decided to chime in, "I've never seen Soul Reaper this before~ This sword is quite unique, probably a Permanent Shikai. People like this would be very famous in Soul Society, but I don't recognize him, which means this person isn't Soul Reaper from Soul Society."
"Exactly!" The Captain-Commander nodded. "These photos were taken by Kuroten Zennosuke Soul Reaper in Karakura Town, and handed over to the Second Division. This situation has occurred in Karakura Town. Does anyone have anything to say about it?"
Byakuya stood up abruptly. "I'm so sorry~, it seems my little sister has made a mistake. I'll set off now to capture her and bring her back for questioning."
"Wait a minute, Captain Kuchiki," Jun chuckled lightly, "Rukia is only a seventeenth seat, so there's no need for the captain to handle this personally, right? But since Rukia has already transferred her Soul Reaper power, this little guy seems a bit troublesome. Haha, let's form a five-person pursuit team."
"Captain Shimizu is right, I second that~", Kyōraku also gave Jun face, and Jun smiled.
However, at this moment, a Punishment Force suddenly arrived at the meeting. Punishment Force were the kind of guys who wore masks and covered their heads. After whispering something to the Captain-Commander, the Captain-Commander nodded, and then the Punishment Force used Kidō to play a series of images.
The video Rukia and Ichigo defeating a Hollow, then the Hollow suddenly opens Garganta and escapes. The next video shows the Hueco Mundo Expedition Team of over thirty people facing that Hollow.
"It has been confirmed that this special Hollow possesses the strength of Menos Grande."
"Hey~", Chun pinched his chin, "This, this~, sorry~, it seems I misjudged their abilities, haha, this is a quick slap in the face~"
The kind-hearted Sajin Komamura, spoke up, "That's not quite right, Captain Shimizu. After all, you didn't know those two were so strong, so it's not exactly a mistake. But the previously agreed-upon five-person pursuit team is no longer feasible. Let Captain Kuchiki lead the team; the five-person pursuit team will become a six-person team, and they can even execute criminals if necessary!"
"That's settled then. Go ahead, meeting adjourned."
After the Captain-Commander finished speaking, he left on his own, and the other captains also left in groups. Jun approached Byakuya, pleading, "Please show mercy!"
"What do you mean, Uncle Shimizu?"
Jun and Byakuya's father, Sōjun, are brothers, so Byakuya naturally calls Jun "Uncle." Jun smiled and asked, "Do you think Rukia can defeat Menos Grande?"
Byakuya shook his head, "Rukia's words are still a bit lacking."
"Since that's the case, you should know that this is a little guy who has grown to this stage in at most two months, and he looks somewhat familiar. If there are no unforeseen circumstances, spare his life, as a favor."
"Look familiar?"
"Hmm~"
"Okay, Uncle Shimizu, I'll remember that."
Jun left with a smile, while Byakuya had just returned to the Sixth Division when he saw someone waiting there. This person introduced himself.
"Renji Abarai, the 11th seat of the Seventh Division! Requests to join the pursuit team for Rukia Kuchiki, a member of the Thirteenth Division!"
"You're Rukia's classmate, right?"
"Hi!"
"Alright, you can wait here."
"Hi!"
As soon as Byakuya joined the team, Aozumi and Kōga were already waiting for him. Because Byakuya had become the captain, Sōjun Mino had stepped down. Now Kōga was the Vice-Captain, Aozumi was the Third Seat.
"What happened to Rukia?" Aozumi was genuinely concerned; she treated Rukia exceptionally well, like a daughter.
"She gave her power to the living in this World of the Living; she must be brought back!"
"Isn't there no evidence yet?"
"But during this period, only Rukia was the Soul Reaper to go to Karakura Town!"
Aozumi was very unhappy with Soul Society's judgment, "We'll go with you!"
Kōga pulled his wife aside, "Calm down! We have a captain, a Vice-Captain, and a Third Seat. Is it really necessary to send out this kind of team just to capture Rukia?"
"Ugh~", Aozumi huffed and puffed.
"Uncle is right," Byakuya said, showing an image—the photo of the Ichigo he had seen earlier. "Just now, after the meeting, Uncle Shimizu came to me and said this person looked familiar. What do you two think?"
"Looks familiar...? Master said so?" Kōga looked closely, pondered for a moment, and said, "Hmm, I also think he looks a bit familiar, but I can't remember who he is."
Aozumi looked at Ichigo's photo, blinked, and said, "I feel like he looks a bit like someone in his eyes and eyebrows."
"Who?"
Former Captain of the Tenth Division, Isshin Shiba
Kōga suddenly realized, "Now that you mention it, it does look a bit like it, but that spiky hair and blond hair are really a hindrance."
"Former Captain Shiba??"
"Ah~ you only became captain after he defected, so it's normal that you haven't seen him much. He does look a lot like him. Wait a minute~", Kōga suddenly asked, "They said in the meeting that this kid drove away Menos Grande, right?"
"Yes, Uncle Shimizu also said that he reached this level in just two months, and since his Zanpakuto is in Permanent Shikai, its strength is probably not simple."
"I'm just curious, how did Captain Shiba manage to have a child with a living person, haha," Kōga found the joke and laughed heartily. It was a good joke; Aozumi and Byakuya also laughed.
Kōga said, "Alright, Byakuya, just keep an eye on things. There's no need to say anything more. Just find a few people. If that kid really has the strength, ordinary people won't be a match for him. In the end, you'll have to step in."
"Understood, I'm heading out now."
Go early and come back early!
The Soul Society group arrived in the World of the Living and immediately split up to search for Rukia. Rukia, who was at school watching the Radar, noticed an anomaly: the number of Soul Reaper Radar now six.
Rukia immediately swallowed the Mod Soul, Ichigo, seeing this, followed her out. "Hey~ where are you going?"
Rukia panicked. She suddenly realized the gravity of the situation. "Ichigo, you need to hide! Quick!"
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Ichigo, completely bewildered.
Sado in the class, watched the two Soul Reapers by the window and silently listened to their conversation.
"Soul Reaper has arrived!"
"Soul Reaper has come? Oh~, the people who want you to go home have arrived. Well, then go back with them."
"Fool!" Rukia cursed, "Giving power to the living in Soul Society is a crime! I've already committed a crime, but I can still go back and face judgment. You, however, will be killed by them!"
"Huh!? Are you kidding me?"
"No! Run! Run!" Rukia Ichigo, urging him to leave.
Ichigo looked helpless. "Perhaps you're mistaken?"
"That would be even better, but you go first. If I'm wrong, then nothing will happen, right?"
"Uh, you're right. I'll hide first, and then... we have a deal, if they really come to get you, you can't not tell me."
"Alright, alright, you'd better run away. You can find me on the Radar anyway."
"Hmm~ Alright then," Ichigo returned to his body, while Rukia hesitated for a moment before heading to the park where she had first met Ichigo.
Rukia concealed herself, minimizing her Spiritual Power fluctuations as much as possible. She knew those Soul Reaper didn't have Radar, so they'd have a hard time finding her. That was good. She didn't believe those Soul Reaper weren't there to capture her; precisely because they were Soul Reaper, she knew their Soul Reaper nature all too well.
Ichigo waited until school ended that evening, but Rukia didn't return. As soon as school was over, Sado, Jiro, and Uryū immediately pinned Ichigo down.
"Ichigo, did you have a fight with Kuchiki this morning?" Orihime, being a girl, could ask these questions without restraint.
"No~!" Ichigo said helplessly, "How could I possibly argue with her? Look at this."
Everyone knows Ichigo has this Radar, so he saw the seven Soul Reaper symbols on it. "Rukia said that Soul Reaper from Soul Society came to capture her, so she told me to run. She said that activating Soul Reaper powers for living people is a crime in Soul Society, and if she gets caught, she'll have to go back and be interrogated. If I get caught, I'll be killed, so I'm hiding."
Sado and Orihime breathed a sigh of relief. However, Uryū was different from these three dim-witted individuals. He adjusted his glasses and said, "Wait a minute, Kurosaki-kun. If what you're saying is true, and you, as someone who's been influenced, are to be killed—such a severe punishment—then how could Kuchiki- kun, as the one who spread the message, only have to go back for interrogation?"
"Hey! Ishida, what do you mean?"
"What I mean is that I'm afraid after Kuchiki goes back for trial, he'll only face the death penalty. Moreover, the Soul Society is much older than the modern world, and there are probably even more Kongbu punishments than the death penalty."
Could it be that...?
"That's right, Kuchiki -kun was simply protecting you."
"What a joke, that stupid woman!" Ichigo yelled, swallowing the Mod Soul and flying away.
Orihime and Sado looked at Uryū, Uryū asked, "This is Soul Reaper's family matter. Do you really want to get involved?"
Orihime shook her head, "We don't know anything about the Soul Reaper's affairs. I only know that my friends Kurosaki-kun and Kuchiki are in mortal danger!"
Sado nodded in agreement, "Inoue is right."
"Sigh," Uryū rubbed his forehead, "Since you've both said so, let's go. Based on where Kuchiki -san is and where Kurosaki-kun is moving, it should be the Hilltop Park over there. Let's take the bus there."
The three were riding the bus, looking out the window, when suddenly Orihime gasped in surprise. She had seen the Soul Reaper move. Uryū slapped the window and said apologetically, "Sorry~ there was a little bug."
The others then stopped paying attention to what was happening, and Uryū asked in a low voice, "What did you see?"
"Soul Reaper has gone to the park Soul Reaper."
"Alright, get ready for battle."