"This will be your first lesson in Shinigami Training School," Naruto stated as he pointed to a small chalkboard that Rukia had borrowed from one of the empty classrooms. "The first lesson for today will be the history of your blade and it's abilities that you can unlock through intense training. Are you ready Kurosaki?"
"As ready as I'll ever be I guess," Ichigo answered with his signature scowl on his face. "I still don't see the reason of turning training into a damn class..."
"Do not question the teacher!" Naruto shouted as he slammed his hand on Ichigo's desk. "You will pay attention in my class!" Ichigo groaned loudly as Rukia giggled a bit as she realized how serious Naruto was taking this. Rukia and Naruto had set up a mock classroom outside, borrowing some of the old equipment that the school held inside the old classrooms. It was a sunny day, the sun beaming in Ichigo's face as he squinted at the board, looking at the crude drawing that Rukia had drew.
"What the hell is that?" Ichigo asked as he looked at the board intensly. "Is that supposed to be a bunny or something?"
"That's a Hollow," Rukia corrected as she looked at Ichigo with an annoyed glance. "Why do you ask?"
"Because you suck ass at drawing," Ichigo replied as Rukia looked away, the comment obviously upsetting her. Naruto gave her a sympathetic pat on the back before he turned and looked at the board, looking at the picture and trying not to laugh out loud. He then turned to Ichigo and tried to look completely serious.
"OK, this is a... Hollow," Naruto said as he pointed to the picture on the board. "One of the main objections of a Soul Reaper is to eliminate these creatures. These creatures are extremely dangerous, created from the negative emotions of the human souls that passed and cannot enter the Soul Society. This is one of the main reasons that us Shinigami are so important. If we were to forget to bring a soul into the Soul Society, it has a 99 percent chance to become a Hollow. Or getting devoured by Hollows. These things all occur when Soul Reapers cannot fulfill their objectives. This is why we cannot be selective like I explained earlier. Now I'll send it to Rukia to explain the weapons of a Shinigami."
"There are two main things that Shinigami use to vanquish Hollows or anything that disturbs the living," Rukia explained as she unsheathed Naruto's sword and held it out in the sun. "This is a Zanpakutō, the main weapon that Soul Reapers use to do their duties. It can be evolved into two different forms then the one that you currently see now. Naruto, would you like to show him one of them?"
"Why not?" Naruto agreed as he received his sword from Rukia and held it out in front of him. The sword began to glow as a powerful Soul Pressure was felt coming from Naruto, the ground trembling slightly. Rukia and Ichigo watched with widened eyes as Naruto's sword glowed brightly, as if waiting for Naruto to fully awaken it.
"Unleash you inner demons Kyubiakuma!" Naruto shouted as the sword gave off a magnificent light, the light even overpowering the sun as Rukia and Ichigo were blinded for a few seconds. When they were able to see once more, Naruto's sword was fully transformed. The blade was now much larger, nine ridges going along the front of the sword. The sword gave off a huge aura, mimicking the aura of it's user. Naruto stood there with Kyubiakuma, his eyes glowing a slight red as it almost seemed as if he was being consumed by something...
"Naruto, that's enough," Rukia said as Naruto looked at his blade, not saying a word as Rukia patted him on the shoulder, trying to get his attention.
"Naruto!" Rukia shouted as Naruto snapped out of his daze and looked at her with a startled expression.
"What happened?" Naruto asked as Rukia shrugged, looking at Naruto skeptically.
"You were looking at your blade and not saying anything," Rukia replied as Naruto sheathed his blade, his sword transforming back to normal as he did.
"It was speaking to me for a minute," Naruto said as he looked up at the clear blue sky. "I had the feeling it was telling me things about my past..."
"Your past?" Rukia asked with confusion. "You mean when you lived in Area 78?"
"No, long before that," Naruto answered. "When I was... alive I think."
"That's highly impossible Naruto," Rukia replied as Naruto looked at her. "For that to occur, your sword would have had to exist with you at one point in your former life..."
"It doesn't matter," Naruto interrupted as he turned to Ichigo, who had no idea what just occurred. "That was the second form of a Zanpakutō. The third form is called Bankai, which allows you to access the fullest potential of your weapon. Most normal Shinigami such as Rukia and I do not have Bankai, it is usually reserved for Captain-Level Shinigami. So now that we got that out the way, there is another form of a weapon which is called kido. It was the ability Rukia used when she paralyzed you at your house. This is used by most Shinigami as well, but you don't necessarily have to use this. I prefer not to unless I find the situation appropriate."
"Hmm, this is all so new..." Ichigo replied as he sighed. "This is such a drag..." The words that Ichigo spoke suddenly reminded Naruto of something that Kyubiakuma had said during their conversation, Naruto shaking it off as the memories he just seen faded away. Rukia watched Naruto intensly, knowing that something was occurring with him that he wasn't sharing with her.
"That's enough for today," Naruto said as he returned into his gigai and gathered his items that he had brought with him. "I have to go see someone about something, so I'll catch you guys later OK?"
"You want me to come with you?" Rukia asked as Naruto shook his head no.
"Someone needs to stay with Ichigo in case he needs help," Naruto replied as he slugged his backpack on his back. "I'll catch up with both of you later." With that, Naruto walked out of the empty lot, Rukia watching him as he walked away.
"Well, lets go bring this crap back to the school..." Ichigo said as he lifted the chalkboard. "You gonna help or look at him walk away all day Rukia?"
"Oh, sorry..." Rukia replied as she picked up the desk and lugged the equipment back to the school with Ichigo.
As Orihime walked back home from Tatsuki's house, she hummed to herself softly as she walked in a slow stride as the cars passed her on the street. As the light turned red, Orihime walked across the street, her shoes getting caught on a small nail that happened to be laying in the street. She tugged away with her foot as she returned to crossing the street, a car speeding towards her. As it did, Orihime turned and looked in horror as the car prepared to strike her down. Suddenly, she was pulled away by a mysterious blond figure, picking her up and getting her across the street safely. Orihime looked up in surprise at her mystery hero and was surprised to see that it was the new kid in one of her classes, Uzumaki Naruto. Naruto gave her a kind smile as he set her down on the sidewalk and looked at her with concern.
"Are you OK?" he asked as Orihime blushed, nodding slowly as she looked away. "You got to be careful out here, this is a dangerous area to be walking around without paying attention."
"I'm sorry for getting you involved like that..." Orihime replied as she rubbed her leg. "I guess I was just in my own world you know?"
"What happen to your leg?" Naruto asked as he noticed her rubbing it. He looked carefully as he seen that the mark looked as if she was attacked by a Hollow.
"I'm not sure, I'm very clumsy," Orihime replied as she looked down at her leg. "I really don't remember this one..."
"Hmm, that is interesting," Naruto answered as he looked at the mark skeptically. "Well, I got to go get something to eat around here. I'll see you later OK?"
"Where are you going to eat?" Orihime suddenly asked. She blushed darkly as Naruto turned and shrugged.
"Usually I try to find a ramen bar or something," Naruto replied. "Why, do you know a better place?"
"Well, I'm about to go home and cook dinner..." Orihime said as she held up a small grocery bag that she had picked up after leaving Tatsuki's house. "If you wanted to you could..."
"Lead the way!" Naruto shouted enthusiastically as Orihime blushed again, nodding as Naruto followed her to her home.
"I hope you like bean paste!" Orihime shouted from the kitchen as Naruto gagged for the tenth time that night. As Orihime cooked some horrible concoction in the kitchen, the smell of the food wafted in Naruto's nose as he waited for her to bring out the meal. Naruto looked at the window, wishing he could just jump out of it and go to somewhere he could actually breathe at. He sighed as the doorbell rang.
"Could you get that for me?" Orihime asked as the sound of ketchup squirting on something was heard from the kitchen.
"No problem," Naruto answered as he held his nose and walked up to the doorway. He opened the door and there stood Tatsuki, looking at Naruto with widened eyes as he opened the door.
"What the hell?" Tatsuki asked as she got into a fighting position. "Are you trying to do something with Orihime?"
"N-No!" Naruto stuttered as he ducked from a kick, doing a back flip back into Orihime's house. Tatsuki looked at Naruto in surprise, not expecting this from him. Tatsuki dropped the bag she was carrying and ran at Naruto, prepared to strike. She stopped suddenly, falling to her knees as she covered her nose and mouth.
"What the hell is that smell?" Tatsuki choked out as it suddenly hit Naruto, the smell even stronger and worse now. His eyes began to water as Orihime walked out the kitchen, holding what looked like a squash.
"Hey Tatsuki, what's up?" Orihime asked as Tatsuki put her head out the window, Naruto pushing her away to try to put his head out as well.
"Um, what's wrong guys?" Orihime asked as Tatsuki turned around and pointed to the bag she dropped.
"My mom cooked, so I brought some food over to eat," Tatsuki said as she took a gulp of air from the window. "Warm that up and take whatever you are cooking and toss it out!"
"Does it smell too spicy?" Orihime asked as Tatsuki and Naruto looked at each other in unison and nodded at Orihime. She nodded as she turned off the stove and picked up the bag that Tatsuki brought.
"Thank you..." Naruto moaned as he fell to the floor, taking a deep breath.
"Wow, this is great Tatsuki!" Naruto said happily as he took a strip of steak and popped it into his mouth. "Your mom sure knows how to make ramen with steak!"
"Thanks Naruto," Tatsuki replied as she took a bite of ramen. "So, where did you learn how to do that wicked back flip? I totally didn't expect you to do something like that."
"I've been training for a long time," Naruto replied with a smile as he took another bite of food. "I'm also pretty good with a sword as well..."
"You should take karate or join the kendo team then," Tatsuki replied as Naruto looked up at the ceiling thoughtfully.
"That's not a half bad idea," Naruto answered as he finished his food.
"I would love to see you fight Naruto," Orihime said as she automatically blushed afterwards.
"Oh, I bet you would Orihime," Tatsuki teased as Orihime looked away, embarrassed.
"I got to use the bathroom," Naruto said as he patted his stomach and got up. "Excuse me ladies." Naruto lumbered from the table, walking into the bathroom as Tatsuki looked at Orihime with a grin.
"Stop it Tatsuki!" Orihime said as Tatsuki pushed her gently, looking at the bathroom door.
"I thought you were hot for Ichigo, but now Inoue Orihime is after the new guy?" Tatsuki said as she patted Orihime on the back. "Asking him to dinner, telling him she would be his biggest fan, I'm impressed..."
"Tatsuki!" Orihime scowled as she looked away. The two girls continued talking as another person was watching them, going into the house as an invisible force.
"That's the stuff," Naruto said as he got done using the bathroom and flushed the toilet. He washed his hands slowly, looking in the mirror as his mind went back to where he went earlier.
Three hours earlier
As Naruto walked into the Urahara shop, he was greeted by Kisuke, who was wearing the silly grin that he always had on his face.
"What's up Naruto?" Kisuke asked as he and Naruto sat down at a small round table. "Do you need any more supplies?"
"No, this is about something different," Naruto replied as he cleared his throat and looked at Kisuke seriously. "I know that you are a lot more then meets the eye, so that is why I am asking you this question. Is it normal for a Zanpakutō to tell you things that occurred in your past life?"
"You mean before you were in the Soul Society?" Kisuke asked as he stroked his chin softly. "That is a very interesting case that I would have to say never occurred before. Your Zanpakutō is technically a part of you, something that is derived from inside your very soul. It represents and takes the shape of what defines you. Your sword would not be capable to tell you this information because this information has been completely wiped away from your body, mind, soul etc. So to answer your question, it is not possible, but I wouldn't exactly put it pass anything. Why do you ask?"
"Just curious," Naruto answered as he stood up and stretched a bit. "Thanks Mr. Urahara."
"No problem at all," Kisuke replied as he lead Naruto out of the shop, watching the boy leave with a intrigued look on his face.
Naruto turned on the sink as he let the water run, splashing a bit of it on his face as he sighed and looked in the mirror. Suddenly, there was a scream heard from out in the dining room, a ominous force being felt inside the area. Naruto turned off the water and opened the door slowly, looking out the door slowly. He gasped as a giant Hollow put his arm through Orihime's chest, a blank expression on her face as she fell to the ground slowly. The Hollow snickered as Orihime surfaced next to her own body, a chain now connected to her chest.
"No..." Naruto began as looked down and realized he had no way to become a Soul Reaper. He needed Rukia's glove, and Rukia was not able to be contacted.
"Dammit," Naruto whispered as he tried to think of a plan. "I guess I'm going to have to wing it..." He prepared to jump out the bathroom and attack until Ichigo suddenly appeared.
"Hey ugly!" Ichigo shouted as he tried to attack the Hollow, the Hollow grabbing his sword with one hand and pushing Ichigo back with the other. Naruto ran out the bathroom quickly as he tried to distract the Hollow, allowing Ichigo to retrieve his sword. It didn't work, the Hollow holding onto Ichigo sword tightly as it punched Naruto away.
"All of you back away!" the Hollow screamed as Naruto and Ichigo looked at it in surprise. "You all are trying to take Orihime away from me! You can't have her! SHE IS MINE!"
"What the hell are you talking about?" Naruto asked as he looked at Orihime, who was just confused as he was. "You are trying to kill her and you say we are being possessive of her? Just what kind of rare psycho are you?"
"So you are trying to talk with the Hollow now," a voice said behind Naruto as he turned and seen Rukia smiling. "You are an idiot sometimes. Need a hand?"
"It wouldn't hurt," Naruto replied with a smile as well as Rukia pulled on her glove and knocked Naruto out of his gigai. Shinigami Naruto now stood there, pulling out his sword as he looked at the Hollow with a grin.
"So why did you come here for?" Naruto asked as he held his sword out in front of him. "Did you guys sense the Hollow or something?"
"We were attacked by this exact Hollow at Ichigo's home," Rukia replied as she removed the glove and returned it into her pocket. "After attacking us, it suddenly escaped and we followed it back here to Orihime's house. I had met up with Orihime earlier in the day and had a hint that she might be in trouble after seeing the mark on her leg..."
"I saw that as well!" Naruto interrupted. "So this guy must be connected to Orihime somehow..."
"I think I know who it is..." Rukia began as the Hollow finally lost its patience and attacked Naruto.
"Soul Reaper huh?" the Hollow said as it tried to attack, Naruto flash stepping away as he prepared to strike. "You also want to take Orihime from me?"
"Naruto?" Orihime said in the corner as her hands were wrapped around the chain that stuck from her chest. Naruto looked over at her and got attacked, getting knocked into a wall that was behind him. Naruto pulled himself from the wall, grinning as he prepared to attack.
"Unleash you inner demons... Kyubiakuma!" Naruto shouted.
"As ready as I'll ever be I guess," Ichigo answered with his signature scowl on his face. "I still don't see the reason of turning training into a damn class..."
"Do not question the teacher!" Naruto shouted as he slammed his hand on Ichigo's desk. "You will pay attention in my class!" Ichigo groaned loudly as Rukia giggled a bit as she realized how serious Naruto was taking this. Rukia and Naruto had set up a mock classroom outside, borrowing some of the old equipment that the school held inside the old classrooms. It was a sunny day, the sun beaming in Ichigo's face as he squinted at the board, looking at the crude drawing that Rukia had drew.
"What the hell is that?" Ichigo asked as he looked at the board intensly. "Is that supposed to be a bunny or something?"
"That's a Hollow," Rukia corrected as she looked at Ichigo with an annoyed glance. "Why do you ask?"
"Because you suck ass at drawing," Ichigo replied as Rukia looked away, the comment obviously upsetting her. Naruto gave her a sympathetic pat on the back before he turned and looked at the board, looking at the picture and trying not to laugh out loud. He then turned to Ichigo and tried to look completely serious.
"OK, this is a... Hollow," Naruto said as he pointed to the picture on the board. "One of the main objections of a Soul Reaper is to eliminate these creatures. These creatures are extremely dangerous, created from the negative emotions of the human souls that passed and cannot enter the Soul Society. This is one of the main reasons that us Shinigami are so important. If we were to forget to bring a soul into the Soul Society, it has a 99 percent chance to become a Hollow. Or getting devoured by Hollows. These things all occur when Soul Reapers cannot fulfill their objectives. This is why we cannot be selective like I explained earlier. Now I'll send it to Rukia to explain the weapons of a Shinigami."
"There are two main things that Shinigami use to vanquish Hollows or anything that disturbs the living," Rukia explained as she unsheathed Naruto's sword and held it out in the sun. "This is a Zanpakutō, the main weapon that Soul Reapers use to do their duties. It can be evolved into two different forms then the one that you currently see now. Naruto, would you like to show him one of them?"
"Why not?" Naruto agreed as he received his sword from Rukia and held it out in front of him. The sword began to glow as a powerful Soul Pressure was felt coming from Naruto, the ground trembling slightly. Rukia and Ichigo watched with widened eyes as Naruto's sword glowed brightly, as if waiting for Naruto to fully awaken it.
"Unleash you inner demons Kyubiakuma!" Naruto shouted as the sword gave off a magnificent light, the light even overpowering the sun as Rukia and Ichigo were blinded for a few seconds. When they were able to see once more, Naruto's sword was fully transformed. The blade was now much larger, nine ridges going along the front of the sword. The sword gave off a huge aura, mimicking the aura of it's user. Naruto stood there with Kyubiakuma, his eyes glowing a slight red as it almost seemed as if he was being consumed by something...
"Naruto, that's enough," Rukia said as Naruto looked at his blade, not saying a word as Rukia patted him on the shoulder, trying to get his attention.
"Naruto!" Rukia shouted as Naruto snapped out of his daze and looked at her with a startled expression.
"What happened?" Naruto asked as Rukia shrugged, looking at Naruto skeptically.
"You were looking at your blade and not saying anything," Rukia replied as Naruto sheathed his blade, his sword transforming back to normal as he did.
"It was speaking to me for a minute," Naruto said as he looked up at the clear blue sky. "I had the feeling it was telling me things about my past..."
"Your past?" Rukia asked with confusion. "You mean when you lived in Area 78?"
"No, long before that," Naruto answered. "When I was... alive I think."
"That's highly impossible Naruto," Rukia replied as Naruto looked at her. "For that to occur, your sword would have had to exist with you at one point in your former life..."
"It doesn't matter," Naruto interrupted as he turned to Ichigo, who had no idea what just occurred. "That was the second form of a Zanpakutō. The third form is called Bankai, which allows you to access the fullest potential of your weapon. Most normal Shinigami such as Rukia and I do not have Bankai, it is usually reserved for Captain-Level Shinigami. So now that we got that out the way, there is another form of a weapon which is called kido. It was the ability Rukia used when she paralyzed you at your house. This is used by most Shinigami as well, but you don't necessarily have to use this. I prefer not to unless I find the situation appropriate."
"Hmm, this is all so new..." Ichigo replied as he sighed. "This is such a drag..." The words that Ichigo spoke suddenly reminded Naruto of something that Kyubiakuma had said during their conversation, Naruto shaking it off as the memories he just seen faded away. Rukia watched Naruto intensly, knowing that something was occurring with him that he wasn't sharing with her.
"That's enough for today," Naruto said as he returned into his gigai and gathered his items that he had brought with him. "I have to go see someone about something, so I'll catch you guys later OK?"
"You want me to come with you?" Rukia asked as Naruto shook his head no.
"Someone needs to stay with Ichigo in case he needs help," Naruto replied as he slugged his backpack on his back. "I'll catch up with both of you later." With that, Naruto walked out of the empty lot, Rukia watching him as he walked away.
"Well, lets go bring this crap back to the school..." Ichigo said as he lifted the chalkboard. "You gonna help or look at him walk away all day Rukia?"
"Oh, sorry..." Rukia replied as she picked up the desk and lugged the equipment back to the school with Ichigo.
As Orihime walked back home from Tatsuki's house, she hummed to herself softly as she walked in a slow stride as the cars passed her on the street. As the light turned red, Orihime walked across the street, her shoes getting caught on a small nail that happened to be laying in the street. She tugged away with her foot as she returned to crossing the street, a car speeding towards her. As it did, Orihime turned and looked in horror as the car prepared to strike her down. Suddenly, she was pulled away by a mysterious blond figure, picking her up and getting her across the street safely. Orihime looked up in surprise at her mystery hero and was surprised to see that it was the new kid in one of her classes, Uzumaki Naruto. Naruto gave her a kind smile as he set her down on the sidewalk and looked at her with concern.
"Are you OK?" he asked as Orihime blushed, nodding slowly as she looked away. "You got to be careful out here, this is a dangerous area to be walking around without paying attention."
"I'm sorry for getting you involved like that..." Orihime replied as she rubbed her leg. "I guess I was just in my own world you know?"
"What happen to your leg?" Naruto asked as he noticed her rubbing it. He looked carefully as he seen that the mark looked as if she was attacked by a Hollow.
"I'm not sure, I'm very clumsy," Orihime replied as she looked down at her leg. "I really don't remember this one..."
"Hmm, that is interesting," Naruto answered as he looked at the mark skeptically. "Well, I got to go get something to eat around here. I'll see you later OK?"
"Where are you going to eat?" Orihime suddenly asked. She blushed darkly as Naruto turned and shrugged.
"Usually I try to find a ramen bar or something," Naruto replied. "Why, do you know a better place?"
"Well, I'm about to go home and cook dinner..." Orihime said as she held up a small grocery bag that she had picked up after leaving Tatsuki's house. "If you wanted to you could..."
"Lead the way!" Naruto shouted enthusiastically as Orihime blushed again, nodding as Naruto followed her to her home.
"I hope you like bean paste!" Orihime shouted from the kitchen as Naruto gagged for the tenth time that night. As Orihime cooked some horrible concoction in the kitchen, the smell of the food wafted in Naruto's nose as he waited for her to bring out the meal. Naruto looked at the window, wishing he could just jump out of it and go to somewhere he could actually breathe at. He sighed as the doorbell rang.
"Could you get that for me?" Orihime asked as the sound of ketchup squirting on something was heard from the kitchen.
"No problem," Naruto answered as he held his nose and walked up to the doorway. He opened the door and there stood Tatsuki, looking at Naruto with widened eyes as he opened the door.
"What the hell?" Tatsuki asked as she got into a fighting position. "Are you trying to do something with Orihime?"
"N-No!" Naruto stuttered as he ducked from a kick, doing a back flip back into Orihime's house. Tatsuki looked at Naruto in surprise, not expecting this from him. Tatsuki dropped the bag she was carrying and ran at Naruto, prepared to strike. She stopped suddenly, falling to her knees as she covered her nose and mouth.
"What the hell is that smell?" Tatsuki choked out as it suddenly hit Naruto, the smell even stronger and worse now. His eyes began to water as Orihime walked out the kitchen, holding what looked like a squash.
"Hey Tatsuki, what's up?" Orihime asked as Tatsuki put her head out the window, Naruto pushing her away to try to put his head out as well.
"Um, what's wrong guys?" Orihime asked as Tatsuki turned around and pointed to the bag she dropped.
"My mom cooked, so I brought some food over to eat," Tatsuki said as she took a gulp of air from the window. "Warm that up and take whatever you are cooking and toss it out!"
"Does it smell too spicy?" Orihime asked as Tatsuki and Naruto looked at each other in unison and nodded at Orihime. She nodded as she turned off the stove and picked up the bag that Tatsuki brought.
"Thank you..." Naruto moaned as he fell to the floor, taking a deep breath.
"Wow, this is great Tatsuki!" Naruto said happily as he took a strip of steak and popped it into his mouth. "Your mom sure knows how to make ramen with steak!"
"Thanks Naruto," Tatsuki replied as she took a bite of ramen. "So, where did you learn how to do that wicked back flip? I totally didn't expect you to do something like that."
"I've been training for a long time," Naruto replied with a smile as he took another bite of food. "I'm also pretty good with a sword as well..."
"You should take karate or join the kendo team then," Tatsuki replied as Naruto looked up at the ceiling thoughtfully.
"That's not a half bad idea," Naruto answered as he finished his food.
"I would love to see you fight Naruto," Orihime said as she automatically blushed afterwards.
"Oh, I bet you would Orihime," Tatsuki teased as Orihime looked away, embarrassed.
"I got to use the bathroom," Naruto said as he patted his stomach and got up. "Excuse me ladies." Naruto lumbered from the table, walking into the bathroom as Tatsuki looked at Orihime with a grin.
"Stop it Tatsuki!" Orihime said as Tatsuki pushed her gently, looking at the bathroom door.
"I thought you were hot for Ichigo, but now Inoue Orihime is after the new guy?" Tatsuki said as she patted Orihime on the back. "Asking him to dinner, telling him she would be his biggest fan, I'm impressed..."
"Tatsuki!" Orihime scowled as she looked away. The two girls continued talking as another person was watching them, going into the house as an invisible force.
"That's the stuff," Naruto said as he got done using the bathroom and flushed the toilet. He washed his hands slowly, looking in the mirror as his mind went back to where he went earlier.
Three hours earlier
As Naruto walked into the Urahara shop, he was greeted by Kisuke, who was wearing the silly grin that he always had on his face.
"What's up Naruto?" Kisuke asked as he and Naruto sat down at a small round table. "Do you need any more supplies?"
"No, this is about something different," Naruto replied as he cleared his throat and looked at Kisuke seriously. "I know that you are a lot more then meets the eye, so that is why I am asking you this question. Is it normal for a Zanpakutō to tell you things that occurred in your past life?"
"You mean before you were in the Soul Society?" Kisuke asked as he stroked his chin softly. "That is a very interesting case that I would have to say never occurred before. Your Zanpakutō is technically a part of you, something that is derived from inside your very soul. It represents and takes the shape of what defines you. Your sword would not be capable to tell you this information because this information has been completely wiped away from your body, mind, soul etc. So to answer your question, it is not possible, but I wouldn't exactly put it pass anything. Why do you ask?"
"Just curious," Naruto answered as he stood up and stretched a bit. "Thanks Mr. Urahara."
"No problem at all," Kisuke replied as he lead Naruto out of the shop, watching the boy leave with a intrigued look on his face.
Naruto turned on the sink as he let the water run, splashing a bit of it on his face as he sighed and looked in the mirror. Suddenly, there was a scream heard from out in the dining room, a ominous force being felt inside the area. Naruto turned off the water and opened the door slowly, looking out the door slowly. He gasped as a giant Hollow put his arm through Orihime's chest, a blank expression on her face as she fell to the ground slowly. The Hollow snickered as Orihime surfaced next to her own body, a chain now connected to her chest.
"No..." Naruto began as looked down and realized he had no way to become a Soul Reaper. He needed Rukia's glove, and Rukia was not able to be contacted.
"Dammit," Naruto whispered as he tried to think of a plan. "I guess I'm going to have to wing it..." He prepared to jump out the bathroom and attack until Ichigo suddenly appeared.
"Hey ugly!" Ichigo shouted as he tried to attack the Hollow, the Hollow grabbing his sword with one hand and pushing Ichigo back with the other. Naruto ran out the bathroom quickly as he tried to distract the Hollow, allowing Ichigo to retrieve his sword. It didn't work, the Hollow holding onto Ichigo sword tightly as it punched Naruto away.
"All of you back away!" the Hollow screamed as Naruto and Ichigo looked at it in surprise. "You all are trying to take Orihime away from me! You can't have her! SHE IS MINE!"
"What the hell are you talking about?" Naruto asked as he looked at Orihime, who was just confused as he was. "You are trying to kill her and you say we are being possessive of her? Just what kind of rare psycho are you?"
"So you are trying to talk with the Hollow now," a voice said behind Naruto as he turned and seen Rukia smiling. "You are an idiot sometimes. Need a hand?"
"It wouldn't hurt," Naruto replied with a smile as well as Rukia pulled on her glove and knocked Naruto out of his gigai. Shinigami Naruto now stood there, pulling out his sword as he looked at the Hollow with a grin.
"So why did you come here for?" Naruto asked as he held his sword out in front of him. "Did you guys sense the Hollow or something?"
"We were attacked by this exact Hollow at Ichigo's home," Rukia replied as she removed the glove and returned it into her pocket. "After attacking us, it suddenly escaped and we followed it back here to Orihime's house. I had met up with Orihime earlier in the day and had a hint that she might be in trouble after seeing the mark on her leg..."
"I saw that as well!" Naruto interrupted. "So this guy must be connected to Orihime somehow..."
"I think I know who it is..." Rukia began as the Hollow finally lost its patience and attacked Naruto.
"Soul Reaper huh?" the Hollow said as it tried to attack, Naruto flash stepping away as he prepared to strike. "You also want to take Orihime from me?"
"Naruto?" Orihime said in the corner as her hands were wrapped around the chain that stuck from her chest. Naruto looked over at her and got attacked, getting knocked into a wall that was behind him. Naruto pulled himself from the wall, grinning as he prepared to attack.
"Unleash you inner demons... Kyubiakuma!" Naruto shouted.
