After the Yamada Clan Incident, I was placed on Central 46 gaurd duty. Many were surprised the clans never used Soul Reapers as gaurds well none that were associated with the Thirteen Court Gaurd. Many did not want to step foot without me there, I checked everything that came in. From the smallest letter to the biggest package, this gained me much favor with Central 46 even furthering my friendship with the Kuchiki Clan, Shiba Clan and the Shihoin Clan.
I wasn't going to lie this was not in any way normal. Being in how you say? picture? Anyway it just wasn't something I'm used. I'm perfectly fine doing missions and not being named.
Kuchiki Clan
A new development had happened to me as a teacher. I had new student and it was the youngest son the Shihoin Clan. Yushiro Shihoin, though he was still a child his family wanted him to start early.
Standing as I stood reading my Captains novel, Byakuya charged swing he had taken my advice not using emotion, but instinct and strategy. Dodging his blows he began to thrust the wooden sword, then swiped for my head. Ducking I immediately stood up causing my head to clash with his jaw.
"Ow!" He shouted falling to the ground
A small form came out the bushes charging throwing fist, catching his small hand I threw him falling to his feet he looked. Face with my hand and one finger pulled back.
"Oh no"
Flicking his forehead he flew back hitting the wall of the courtyard. Byakuya got back up and charged going for a thrust he missed as my elbow hit his head. Yushiro charged as well, using a flying kick which I grabbed. Pulling him towards placing a strong punch to his gut. The two on the ground, Byakuya with a large bump on his head, and Yushiro holding his belly.
"Congratulations"
Closing my book to look down on the young men.
"You're officially dead, Byakuya! Your showing your intentions to early! Yushiro! Don't use close range moves from afar unless your fast enough to execute it!" I scorned
"Yes, Kakashi-sensie" they groaned
They couldn't tell, but I was steadily becoming proud. Though Yushiro was new was learning quickly, Byakuyas swordsmanship was coming along nicely. Genrei and Master Shihoin came in, as we finished training.
"Class is dismissed"
The two left as Yushiro and Byakuya left for their academic classes. The elder men approached as the students ran pass.
"Kakashi, you've been making great strides in their teaching" Master Shihoin commented
"Yes, your son is learning fast, but he just needs to be aware of who and how he fights" I explained to Master Shihoin
"At least he is improving"
"And Byakuya is getting better in his swordsmanship, but he needs to work on his fighting style" I explained to Genrei
"Very well"
"It seems I must be off before they send a search party" Master Shihoin commented as he left via flash
"And I assume you must go as well?" Genrei asked
"Unfortunately yes, farewell Captain Kuchiki" I said leaving
Home
After returning to my home I took a look in the mirror. Lifting my headband that slanted to cover my scared eye. Seeing the scar first reminded of the night I had made a difficult choice. Opening said eye a red pupil showing the familiar Sharingan formation.
"A man who has nothing, has everything"
"What do you mean?"
"You try to push people away, but in the end everyone depends on you"
"I know it seems what I do has the opposite effect"
"You've been making bonds even without knowing it"
Even looking at my hand it still remained black, days gone by and it still stayed the same dark color.
"Love loss, such a tragic tale as always"
"I truly did hope she didn't have feelings for me"
"Oh, but love is strange"
"Yes, but it's something I can't be involved with, I need to protect the Seireitei without hesitation" I responded ending the conversation
Division 8
"How did you do it?"
"What do you mean Captain Shunsui?"
"You know we have a Soul Reaper Womens Association right?"
"I've heard about it yes"
"Well a few weeks ago they did a poll to raise funds for whatever reason and they evidently made a magazine for the women of Thirteen Court Gaurd Squads"
"And this has to do with me how?"
"Take a look yourself"
Giving the magazine I took a look.
'Soul Reaper Womens Association!
Most Eligible Bachelor!
Kakashi Hatake of Division 8'
It then showed if you go to the page that mentioned me, a picture of me...in the hot springs...shirtless.
"How'd they get that picture?" I asked calmly
"I don't know, but I'm surprised that someone with most of his face covered is deemed such a title" Captain Shunsui said
I was extremely uncomfortable now, a picture of myself not even decent was taken. Though I was flattered by the admiration.
"That aside, another mission for ya"
"Hmm?"
"We've been having trouble smoking out rebels, from when a Revolt was still relevant"
"And me?"
"We're still finding active cells even though most were killed by a previous squad, but we can't do it without a proper tracker" Captain Shunsui answered
"So I come in, great" I sighed looking at the paper
"Don't look so sad you get a squad helping this mission, so you will receive some assistance"
"Isn't this more Division 2 operations?"
"Yes, but due to the whole Yamada thing they're doing heavy guard duty at Central 46"
"Fine"
Seireitei
The remaining cells were few in number, but still active trying to tear down the Soul Society. They had reduced their operations to small sabotages and assassinations. The pattern revealed them to be looking for something. So my first move, to make sure nothing was stolen from any storage or vaults.
A entire squad came from different Divisions, men that could spared were. Standing in front of them we had to make sure we made good time before the Rebels could find what they're looking for.
"Okay, listen up! Our mission is to find any and all remaining Rebel cells! They seem to be searching for something so I want inventory of anything worth stealing!" I ordered
"Yes sir!"
"Team 1: Underground tunnel systems! Team 2: Safe houses of any previous Rebel cells! Team 3: Get me the location of found bases! Now move!"
All dashed into their ordered destinations, I couldn't just sit by either. If I could get the previous squad that was assigned this mission maybe a clue could be found.
Records
Looking through any book that had contained the documentation of the Revolt, but very little was found.
"Not a lot here" I noted putting a book back
If there wasn't proper documents on the event, how could find the squad. Just body counts and names of those killed in action, but there was note that caught my eye.
'In the end of the Revolt 3rd Seat Kouga Kuchiki was put under sealed countermeasures'
"Kuchiki?"
"Sir"
Turning one of my subordinates had found me, with a piece of paper in hand.
"Papers from Special Containment"
Taking it left quickly to help the other teams in the search. Reading through each artifact and information was under lock and key. None had been taken, but that still didn't excuse their plan.
"I need to take a visit to Genrei"