Life of Simplicity (Bleach Fanfic)

Simply Healthy *Isane*

Healing wasn't the only task that the fourth division members were in charge of taking care of, while they took care of those who happened to still be healing from the Winter War. They were still in charge of the cleaning that went on, and cooking for their own division, along with those who ended up having what one might call involuntary stay.

The main person in charge of taking care of the meals was not always the same person, but that was the same, from division to division, at least one hoped that it was this way. Today was Isane's turn to be in charge of the days meals, and she had everyone bustling around in the kitchen area, to get the food ready for the afternoon meal.

The kitchen, was of course, ripe for gossip. One of the males shook his head. "I can't believe that they let Ichimaru Gin retain his powers."

"I find that man to be scary," one of the smaller females, who was also one of the newer members spoke up.

"Ever since he was a child, I heard that he's been a monster and a killer," a woman said, who was stirring the stew that would be served.

"Now, now. They have their reasons. They may be waiting for Yamamoto Taicho to wake up," Isane stated, trying to make it so that bad rumors wouldn't start flying, making people distrust the higher ups in the Gotei Thirteen.

"Perhaps… did you hear about Hitsugaya Taicho?" the female at the stew continued stirring.

"And what about him, is so important to gossip about? Come on… it isn't like he is the taicho of the eight, eleventh of twelfth division," the tall female shook her head at this. "Don't say anything."

"I want to hear what they have to say," came a voice, which caused her to turn, and find the person that they were speaking of standing in the doorway, his body only half way visible.

'Hitsugaya Taicho!" Isane became a bit concerned that he happened upon himself being the subject of gossip.

"Can I help?" The way that he said it, was rather plain, straightforward answer. Isane though, happened to take in what he was wearing, the standard infirmary clothing that the fourth division gave out.

"Shouldn't you still be resting?" the female stated, watching him suddenly tilt his head at her.

"I can't sleep, and I need to do something. Can I please help?" the young taicho asked again.

Just as that happened, a couple of males came through, pushing something heavy. One of them, not thinking anything about it, picked up the small taicho, and placed him on top of some barrels, out of the way. This caused the youth to suddenly scowl. The woman who was stirring the stew though, smiled at him. "Rumor had it, you got hurt bad. It is good to see you up and about, though I agree that you should be resting, rather than helping us."

The new female, who was rather nervous, also suddenly spoke up again, not catching the looks of dismay on some of the other division members faces. "What about that rumor that the ex-taicho of the tenth actually being alive?"

Isane watched as the small boy's head suddenly perked up. "You mean to say, Isshin-san Taicho is alive, and no one bothered to tell me?"

"Yes… well…" Isane was about to say something else, however, the small taicho had taken off quickly. "Unohana's not going to like that…"