Reborn: Bleach Edition

1.2

"Attention all Captains! Attention all Captains! Please assemble and report for an emergency meeting immediately. I repeat, all Captains are to report immediately."

Hajime rubbed his temples as the announcement rang throughout the Seireitei. Just what he needed, another boring Captain's meeting where all they do is fight.

Standing up from his seat, Hajime exited his office and started for the entrance of the Squad 9 barracks to go to old man Yama's place. As he passed, the Shinigami who saw him bowed in greeting. Stepping through the threshold, Hajime flared his reiatsu to get Shuhei's attention. Second later, Shuhei shunpoed next to his Captain. "I'm sure you have a Lieutenants's meeting, so let's go." Hajime motioned for the Squad 1 barracks.

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When Shuhei separated to go his way, Hajime continued on towards the Captain's meeting. The large double doors swung open for him as he waited. Inside, only a handful of Captains were already there: Old man Yama, Shunsui, Soi Fon, Kuchiki, Retsu, and Kumamura. Scanning the gathering, Hajime walked in, the doors shut behind him. Proceeding towards Shunsui, he stopped, "Where is he?"

"Another attack." Shunsui replies, knowing Hajime will understand.

Nodding, Hajime goes to stand in his place. To the right of his is Kumamura of Squad 7, and to his left, will eventually be  Zaraki of Squad 11.

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All the Captains have waited patiently for Ichimaru to arrive. Soon, the double doors slowly opened to reveal Ichimaru.

"So you're here." Old man Yama said, "Captain of Squad 3, Gin Ichimaru."

Ichimaru always had his eyes closed with a permanent smile plastered on his face. He was one of those characters that keeps their eyes closed, only opening them in important moments. He also had very beautiful eyes, almost an ice-blue color.

He stepped into the room, "An unexpected summons. Tell me, should I be appalled or impressed? And look at this distinguished crowd. The Captains who control the Soul Society. All here just for me." Quirking his head he turns to an empty spot, "Or am I mistaken?" Ichimaru walked a little ways down the row of Captains and stopped. "I see the Captain of Squad 13 is conspicuously absent. What's wrong? Did something happen to him?"

"He's not feeling very well." I informed the smiling man, not at all liking the facade that much.

"Oh, not again." Ichimaru makes a face, "I hope he gets well soon."

"Quit joking around," Kenpachi butted in resulting in Ichimaru glancing at him. "You know that's not the reason you were summoned here. It's my understanding that you went and played with that Ryoka by yourself, didn't you? And I also hear you failed. Explain yourself. You should have no trouble dealing with four or five Ryokas without backup."

Ichimaru knocked his head back, turning to Zaraki, "I see. So then you're saying that they survived?"

"They what?" Kenpachi spit out.

"Well," Ichimaru scratched his head, "I was under the impression that they were dead, but I guess my instincts are starting to fail me." Ichimaru scratched his head.

"Stop all this monkey business right now," Kurotsuchi decided to butt in. "There's absolutely no way that Captains such as us could fail to instantly tell whether an opponent's spirit has ceased to exist."

"Oh, no, not again," Toshiro shot a look away, complaining. "Old fools caught up in stupid bickering."

"Can you not see?" Ichimaru rubbed the back of his neck. "Your petty accusations seem to imply that I let them go on purpose."

"That's exactly what I'm saying." Kurotsuchi growled.

"Shut up, Kurotsuchi. Can't you see I was the one who was talking to him first?" Zaraki and Kurotsuchi both stepped forward from where they were, ready to confront each other, "Or perhaps you'd rather be done in by me."

"What did you say?" Kurotsuchi yelled.

"Technically, old man Yama was the first to talk to him, but whatever." I mumbled and sighed.

"So stupid." Soi-Fon muttered.

"Well, what do you know. Tempers are running high today." Shunsui tipped his hat then smirked when he caught Hajime's glare.

"Stop!" Captain Yamamoto yelled, "Enough of this foolishness."

"I think the true reason for which you have been summoned here to stand before your peers has been made abundantly clear. It is the fact that you acted alone, that coupled with the fact that you also permitted the escape of the Ryoka." old man Yama opened his eyes to stare at the Captain of Squad 3, "So then, how do you defend your actions, Ichimaru?"

"I cannot." Ichimaru scratched his head again, "Well, you see. There's nothing to say. I made a simple mistake. I'm not going to stand here and make excuses. I'll accept whatever punishment—" Ichimaru was cut off by Aizen.

"Just a minute, Ichimaru. I have something I want to ask you first."

'I don't want to be here.'

"Red alert. Red alert. Intruders in the Seireitei. All squads get into position. Repeat. Red alert. Red alert. Intruders in the Seireitei. All squads get into position."

"Those Ryoka. It can't be!" Zaraki exclaimed.

Deciding to break the tension, I spoke, "Glad I ordered my squad before hand in case something like this happened."

A/N: Hajime ALWAYS keeps his zanpakuto near him or on his person. ALWAYS.