ᶠⁱᵗᶻᵖˡᵉᵃˢᵘʳᵉ »« 𝙱𝙻𝙴𝙰𝙲𝙷

One time, when Kurosaki Ichigo was five, the name-calling about her hair got too much. So, she went to the library by herself and asked the librarian to help her look something up on the computer. How many people have orange hair?

Apparently it isn't called orange hair, which is stupid, and it's called red hair. And apparently, only 10% of the world population had red hair and Ichigo had a shade of red hair that no one else had. Ichigo burst into tears when he realized he really was weird.

But, her mother comforted her and told her something that would stick with her for the rest of her life. A Kurosaki's hair was special because of the power it held, and that power made it the scarlet color that it was.

A Kurosaki's hair must never be cut. A Kurosaki's hair is a shield and must only be let down in the company of close family and those they trust the most. A Kurosaki's hair showcases the pride and noble standing of the Kurosaki Clan.

That night changed the course of Ichigo's life and all those that will come into it. One universe, Masaki never spoke of her Quincy heritage or her clan. In this one, Ichigo learns the true nature and ancient culture behind his name.

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Or, I read a HP fic that was big on hair weaving being a huge tradition and now I'm hooked on worldbuilding cultures and traditions of Bleach. Starting with Ichigo.

I have no idea where this story will go, but here it is! Updates will be posted on Thursdays!