Hey! This is a fanfiction, writing out an Alternate Timeline of the anime known as Bleach, a timeline which occurs within our real world! Inspired by real dreams I've had, this story is my outlet to write a story about said dreams. I hope you enjoy...
DISCLAIMER: THERE WILL BE SPOILERS FOR MAJOR EVENTS AND CHARACTERS OF BLEACH AND ITS SUBSEQUENT LIGHT NOVELS. If you don't wish to be spoiled, then do NOT read until you have seen all of Bleach and know of the light novels Can't Fear Your Own World, WE DO knot ALWAYS LOVE YOU, and Spirits Are Forever With You.
After being almost one-shot by Sajin Kommamura's Bankai, Nel got me to a safe place and practically ran her mouth dry while healing the massive gaping wound in my shoulder and side of my torso. But we had to keep going, at this rate we could sneak by Kommamura and keep going.
We manage to exit Squad 7's barracks and keep heading for the execution cliff. But before we get far, Soi Fon suddenly appears next to me.
"S-Soi Fon-!"
"Shhh! Be quiet, or someone'll hear you! What the hell happened?"
"You don't know? Rukia has been arrested for 'treason' and now I'm wanted by the Court Guard! Shouldn't you be apprehending me and Nel by now?" Soi Fon places a finger on my lips.
"Keep it down, Tsuchiya. I'm going to help you. I was sent by Lady Yoruichi, she says she knows a way to help you get stronger, and maybe even achieve Bankai."
"B-Bankai? In four days??"
"Yes. Just come with me."
"How can I trust you?" I squint my eyes in suspicion. Soi Fon smiles warmly, like she did yesterday.
"Because I don't think Rukia did anything wrong, and neither did you. Lady Yoruichi believes someone's set you up."
"Set us up? You mean, an attack from the inside?!"
"Shhh! Yes. Just follow me, you two."
I decide to trust Soi Fon about this. She seems like she knows something I don't, and since Yoruichi Shihoin is a Noble and not a member of the Court Guard, she wouldn't have been corrupted by whoever set us up.
After a long time of running, Soi Fon has lead me and Nel to a large manor. My eyes widen and my jaw drops at how magnificent it is.
"This... This is the Shihoin estate?"
"Yes. But don't be fooled, Lady Yoruichi isn't your everyday Noble. She won't talk down to you or boss you around, she's more down-to-earth."
Knowing that already, I pretend to be relieved. "Phew, that's good to know. I don't do well being ordered around like a servant. You ready, Nel?"
"Yes! I can't wait to meet this Noble we're talking about!"
"Wow, you've got a lot of enthusiasm. I like it." I smile and give Nel a thumbs-up as we enter the expansive manor.
The first thing I notice is there's a severe lack of servants. There's the occasional one here and there, who all address Soi Fon as "Lady Soi Fon" formally, but you'd think a manor this size would have lots more. As we approach Yoruichi's quarters, Soi Fon turns to us before opening the door.
"Now, you two. Yoruichi may not be as formal as other Nobles, but please try to still respect her as one. Got it?"
"I wasn't planning on disrespecting her, but yes. I got it."
"Aye-aye!" Nel cutely smiles and salutes before I lower her hand.
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We enter the room and approach Yoruichi. She looks roughly the same as she does in Bleach, with a few minor changes. For one, her hair is down, now wearing her signature red ribbon hairpiece around the belt she's wearing. Her orange top is a bit... less modest, with a black semi-transparent bodysuit underneath it. She taps her black claw-like nails on her chair as we enter, her signature sly cat smile on her face.
"Soi Fon! Excellent work bringing Tsuchiya and his friend here safely."
"Thank you Lady Yoruichi!" Soi Fon bows, and I follow. Nel does too, but a bit more awkwardly.
"I-It's nice to finally meet you, Lady Yoruichi-"
"Please, Tsuchiya. There's no need for such formalities. Just call me Yoruichi."
"Y-Yes, Yoruichi. Anyway, it's an honor to be in your presence. Why did you have Soi Fon bring us here?"
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Yoruichi stands up and walks towards me and Nel, placing each of her hands on one of our shoulders. "Tsuchiya, you want to save Rukia Kuchiki, yeah?"
"Y...Yes. I do. I'll do whatever it takes to save her from this unjust fate." I watch as Yoruichi circles around me, seemingly eyeing me up.
"Exactly! How noble of you. Well, I know just the way to train you more, and an old friend of mine has a technique that can help you achieve Bankai in a mere three days!"
"Bankai in three days?! How is that even possible?" I step back in shock as Yoruichi practically gets right up in my face, not respecting personal space as she grips me by the collar.
"Even I don't know how he managed it. But, it worked for him so it should work for you. You're coming with me, Tsuchiya. Before you learn Bankai, I must teach you in the art of Hakuda."
"Hakuda? T-That's the hand-to-hand combat art of Soul Reaper, right?"
"You're smart, Tsuchiya. That's correct! Now hold on." She lets go of me as I just stand there, not sure what she meant by 'hold on'. Yoruichi's sly smile returns. "...Well? I said hold on. That means you have to grab on to me, Tsuchiya. C'mon, don't be shy." My face reddens as I'm taken off guard by Yoruichi's teasing, playful nature.
"W-What?! O-Oh right. Sorry..." I slowly, gingerly reach my hand out but Yoruichi stops it. She grabs my wrist and wraps my arm around her waist as she closes her eyes, and I feel a wave of wind hit my face.
When I open my eyes I find the two of us in a private training field behind the Shihoin manor. Yoruichi uses Shunpo to move about 10 feet in front of me, turning to face me and removing her orange jacket, just her revealing black one-piece clothing and see-through black bodysuit left.
"Now, Tsuchiya, I know it may be distracting to fight against me, a beautiful young woman-"
"Yoruichi, I get you're attractive. But I'm here to get stronger to save Rukia. I'll save the gawking for later." Yoruichi's eyes widen, taken aback by my to-the-point statement.
"Fair enough. You can enjoy the eye candy later. So, shall we get started?"
"I thought you'd never ask." Yoruichi smiles, using the red ribbon hanging from her belt to put her hair up into her iconic ponytail.
Soi Fon rescues Tsuchiya and Nel, taking them to the playful head of the Shihoin noble house, Yoruichi! Now with four days left until the execution, Tsuchiya is going to learn Hakuda first before Yoruichi's 'old friend' helps him learn Bankai in just three days!
I hope you enjoyed, and thank you so much for reading!
