The Path of the Great Sovereign 94 The Calm

"What did you do Zaraki? -Mayuri

Mayuri was quite perplexed, during the Past Few weeks he has not seen the Head Captain so much as open his mouth in complaint. Yet, looking at the sorry state Kenpachi was in he felt that the big idiot before him must have done something truly vexing.

Kenpachi recounted the events that transpired to his fellow Captains, the more they listened on the more they agreed with the Head Captain's anger.

"Currently, Head Captain Shiba has been running not only the Gotei 13 but the entire Government of the Soul Society as well do the absence of the Central 46. Including those he has somehow found the time to create new Specialties for the Shiba Clan while also rebuilding the Clan to a point where it can almost rival the Four Great Noble families once again. While doing all of that he found time or made time to train you, yet you are as Stubborn and difficult as ever. If I was in his position I too would do the same thing, yet he handled it quite marvelously." -Byakuya

"I agree with Captain Kuchiki, you conduct has been unworthy of a Captain yet the old Head Captain tolerated you due to your Battle prowess. Head Captain Shiba wants you to have the total package, being an all round capable Soul Reaper Captain." -Soi Fon

"He did all of this with a Wooden Sword?!" -Toshiro

Looking around at the destroyed Training area Captain Hitsugaya attempted to gauge the power of the Head Captain only to find he was truly beyond his understanding.

"All of this was caused by the shockwave of the swing. So merely collateral damage due to the intensity of the swing." -Isshin

"This doesn't look good for you Captain Shiba, I know first hand how much you detest paperwork. I also have a feeling the Head Captain won't let you go because you are in the same Clan." -Toshiro

"HAHA I agree with Captain Hitsugaya, Looks like it's gonna be rough for you Isshin" -Kyoraku

"Says the one that blows off Paperwork as well." -Ukitake

"Looks like we all need to take this far more seriously than we have been. I doubt that "Kind Gentleman" will let us off. I have also had my fare share of suffering at his hands, I do not want to experience that again due to such minor tasks." -Gin

"Oi Captain Ichimaru, you never talk about that. We all remember Aizen's power, just what did he do to you to make you strong enough to beat that man?" -Urahara

"He become something so powerful that I could only laminate at my own misfortune. Shinso and I went through things I never want to experience again, we never want to experience again. Those Wings, That Cero, AHHH it's horrifying." -Gin

The Captains looked at the Captain of Division 3 while he re-lived painful memories all with the exception of Captain Unohana, she was deep in thought. The words the Head Captain said left a deep impression on her.

'If I can do those things you would even kill a God to defend Us? Looks like I will have to go back to the way I was before, with minor changes.'

The next few months the Gotei 13 underwent massive changes as the things the Head Captain said resonated through the Captains and trickled down to the subordinates. Teamwork, Group Training exercises, Joint Division Operations, the list goes on. The efficiency of the Gotei 13's operations went through the roof gaining more prestige within the Soul Society.

All the while the Shiba Clan expanded as the Marriage between Tatsuo Ichizo Shiba and Nelliel tu Odelschwanck was announced. The Shiba made it's Grand return to the Great Noble family circle with a big announcement as a core member of the Head Family, who is also the Leader of the Gotei 13 is getting Married.

The entire seireitei was furiously getting the preparation done, as a Marriage this big must be grand, extravagant, lavish. Sitting in his Office Tatsuo felt a warm surge of energy flow through his body. This was a sign that someone from Plane 20 has ascended into Godhood.

[The God Itachi Zenkichi requests permission to advance to plane 19. Will you grant permission?]

'Yes!'

The warm surge grew more intense until Tatsuo radiated a golden glow that brightened the entire Gotei 13 making the Sun in the sky seem small and insignificant.

Through the connection Tatsuo felt Itachi's arrival in Hueco Mundo.

'Time to reunite with my Brother.'

Peaceful days were coming to the Soul Society. Happy days filled with laughter. Yet this short moment of peace was not going to last long. Under all it all the first test of the Gotei 13 was coming.

It will not be gentle.

Chapter end