Bleach: New Generation

Act 2, Chapter 14: A Trip to the Soul Society part 1

Kazui's POV:

"Huh? Dad, we're going to the Seireitei?!", I asked loudly during breakfast. All of us including Ichika were sitting on the dining table one Saturday morning eating steamed rice, miso soup, and other Japanese foods.

"Oh yeah. I have some business to settle there since there seems to be a problem that involves my help. So, I wanted you to tag along", Dad says as he stuffs his mouth full of rice.

It's been a week since my meetup with Urahara-sensei, and I started to feel more relaxed and at ease. My Inner Hollow hasn't made any moves lately, so everything is fine.

"Yeah, alright"

Dad then looked at Mom. "Inoue, you want to come with us?"

She laughed nervously and waved her hand, "No no, it's okay. Besides, I have to take care of the Kurosaki Clinic and also my job at the bakery".

"All good", Dad smiled and went back to eating.

After a while, all of us were stuffed full of food. Interestingly, my dad looked fine stood up and went upstairs. By the time he got up there, he went back down in Soul Reaper uniform.

"Let's go"

I used my powers to activate my Soul Reaper form. My Shihakusho swirled all around me, covering my clothes and added my signature hoodie. Mugetsu, which stayed behind my back, felt more heavier than usual. I suppose since my time as I Soul Reaper were shorter since my dad and Uncle Ishida mostly handled Hollows lately.

Me, Dad, and Ichika all travelled to Urahara's shop while Mom waved us goodbye.

After a couple of minutes and a couple of Flash steps, we arrived at the footstep of Urahara's shop. The man with the striped bucket hat and cane waited for us, leaning on one of the doorways.

"Ah, Mr. Kurosaki and Kurosaki Jr., along with Miss Ichika Abarai. Please, come in", Urahara invited us with an amused tone and a smile. There was something strange about it though, almost as if it was forced to mask something. "Mr. Kurosaki, please stay back with me as I have something vitally important to tell you".

"Alright, Mr. Urahara. Kazui, Ichika, you can go ahead to the Underground Training Grounds and wait for us there".

I nodded and led Ichika to the trapdoor.

We passed the usual sweets and treats that Urahara-sensei usually sells. Ichika looked at them with her eyes sparkling and tried to grab one, but I smacked her hand away and said that she had to pay for it first.

When Ichika looked down at the trapdoor, she looked back at me with a shocked expression.

"No way am I going to drop down at this height"

"Yes you are". Without any hesitation, I pushed her off and heard her screams as she fell.

I dived down after her with a smile on my face. Ichika may act all high and mighty, but when it came to her fears, she was easy to scare. I then realised that she might hurt herself while falling down, so I Flash stepped ahead.

Before she landed on the ground, I caught her with my arms. She looked uncomfortable as for some reason she started blushing, so I put her down onto the floor.

The tanned man with the glasses next to the large glowing Senkaimon waved towards us, gesturing to come this way.

"Mr. Kurosaki, Miss Abarai. Urahara-dono has advised you to go on ahead. The path is safe for now, so its best to travel at this moment"

"What about my dad?"

"Urahara-dono needs to have an important discussion with your father"

"Understood, thanks Mr. Tessai"

I felt slight unease. What if what they were talking about was too dangerous that it had to be kept secret. I mean, there must be a reason why we're being sent to the Seireitei. 

Snap out of it, Kazui. We need to get a move on.

Ichika looked at me, then nodded. We both walked towards the large glowing portal to the Soul Society. Without a second thought, I walked forward and stepped inside, letting it transport me to the Dangai.