"Wow, I wonder what happened back there. You were totally red when you came out. Did something happen inside with Captain Hitsugaya?" Renji said wiggling his eyebrows

This earned a thump from Rukia who was carrying the still flustered Yuki as they continue their journey to the next squad. All the events came back to her. From the way Toshiro held her hand, the way it glided down her hair, the way his finger felt on her lips. She can't contain the red in her face that puts Renji's hair in shame and her tail seems to be swishing non stop from it. She needs release (not the kind of release you're thinking about).

Coincidentally, as they pass by a corner, a man came flying towards them but they side stepped so they wouldn't be hit. They glanced at the direction the man came from and saw two very familiar figures coming towards them.

"Ikkaku, Yumichika! Yo!" Renji greeted the two males

"Oh? Renji, Rukia. Hello." Yumichika greeted with a wave while Ikkaku grunted as a reply

"What's the matter, Ikkaku? Had a fight?" Renji teased and they heard a war cry from someone behind them even before Ikkaku can answer

Ikkaku clicked his tongue and dashed at the person behind them which turned out to be the man who went flying earlier. Yumichika sighed as the two men battled it out (again) with Ikkaku clearly having the upper hand. Renji and Rukia watched with straight faces cause they're used to it already.

"Sorry about that. He's a member of the 7th squad that bumped into Ikkaku while we're walking back to the barracks. He didn't say sorry and you get the picture." Yumichika explained while massaging his temples

While the others are watching with straight faces, Yuki's eyes are wide with awe and her background is already sparkling. Yuki leapt down from Renji's grasps and went to stand in front of Yumichika.

"Yumichika onii-chan, can I join the fight?" Yuki asked with sparkling eyes

Yumichika, already hearing of Yuki's abilities from Kira and Shuhei, was not shocked anymore and instead became curious of her. Regarding her question, Yumichika patted her head and scooped her into his arms.

"And why would a pretty creature like yourself be interested in joining a fight?" Yumichika asked

"I feel like I should release something in me. It's building up and it's uncomfortable in here." Yuki said then pointed to her tummy

Yumichika tilted his head and looked at Renji for explanation and the said man whispered to him her situation. After hearing it, Yumichika nodded and understood her dilemma. Yuki began to randomly giggle while she plays with her snowflake pin.

"What's so funny?" Yumichika asked

"Fujikujaku said he can't handle Hozukimaru anymore. He's practically his mother." Yuki explained and a blade went past them

They all glanced at the ongoing fight and surprisingly, it's still ongoing. Yumichika glanced back at Yuki and ruffled her hair.

"Is that so? Well it may be true because I'm partly like that towards Ikkaku sometimes." Yumichika commented

"He said his feathers are becoming ugly due to stress." She said

"And he also told me that his real name is Ruri'iro Kujaku, not Fujikujaku. He hates wisterias." Yuki added and suddenly leaped out of his grasps

Yumichika is stunned at what he heard. Ruri'iro? He just watched as Yuki ran towards Ikkaku and the man he is fighting and suddenly leaped between them as they were about to slash each other.

"What the heck?! Who are you?" The squad 7 man said with a raised eyebrow

Yuki didn't like his tone so she headbutted him in the shin since it's the only vital point she can reach. The man winced in pain then fell on his knees. Yuki then kneed him on the chin and the man tumbled backwards.

"Hey! That's my fight, get out of here." Ikkaku said- well screamed

Yuki faced him and made the cutest kitty eyes (cat equivalent of puppy dog eyes) she can muster with matching tail hold. Everyone around them stopped what they were doing and looked at the cute cat girl who is giving one of the most fearsome members of the 11th squad a very cute face.

It is really a sight to behold. The three people behind them are having a hard time holding in their laughs and keeping a straight face. Ikkaku and Yuki both have a stare down and after a few minutes, Ikkaku lost, surprising almost everyone.

"Fine. Have it your way." Ikkaku said and walked towards Yumichika and the others

Yuki jumped for joy and immediately pulled out Muracho the same time the squad 7 man recovered from her blows.

"You little girl, you'll pay for that!" the man said and ran towards Yuki

Yuki smirked and held out her hand with Muracho in it.

"Glide, Muracho!" Yuki screamed and jumped in the air

Muracho started to glow and her shikai form is released. The fans opened on their own and landed on Yuki's hand. She made a stance and she dove down towards the man. They met with a clang but that didn't last long because Yuki kicked him in the face and sent a huge gust of icy wind towards the man.

The man was them flung to the sky and disappeared like a star. Yuki looked up and nodded. Muracho returned to her pin form and Yuki came running back to Yumichika asking for a lift. The bishounen then laughed and carried the girl. Yuki burried her face in Yumichika's neck and wrapped her arms around it too.

"Looks like Yuki took a liking to you, Yumichika." Renji said with a laugh

"Well, I like her, too. Enough said." Yumichika said

Suddenly, Yuki perked up and her ears started twitching. An insane amount of reatsu was coming their way and fast. Well it was two to be exact.

"Yuki? What's wrong?" Rukia asked the snow feline

"Huge reatsu. This way." Yuki said while still staring off in space

After her words, a huge force landed behind them and they felt a crushing reatsu.

"Where is that? Where is the owner of that reatsu I felt earlier?" A gruff voice said Yuki steared her head to look at the owner

Behind them, she saw a really tall guy with hair in spikes. She felt the huge amount of reatsu in him and can feel that it is being restrained. Yumichika turned around and greeted the man.

"Ah, Captain. What are you doing here?" Yumichika asked

"Just now, I felt a strong reatsu. Where is it?" The huge man asked too

Yuki's eyes sparkled at the amount of reatsu the man, which she learned the name is Kenpachi Zaraki, possess. She also felt another strong reatsu behind him but she focused more on the captain's. She can't help but shake in excitement. She wants to fight him.

"Yuki, are you okay?" Rukia asked Yuki when she saw her shaking

She thought her shaking was because of Captain Kenpachi scaring her but it seems like the complete opposite. Yuki again leaped off of Yumichika's hold and face Kenpachi.

"FIGHT ME!" Yuki screamed enthusiastically

Time seemed to stop as everyone who heard her declaration was rooted to the ground. The shinigamis with her either have their mouths open or their eyes bulging out of their sockets. I mean who wouldn't? A small cat girl suddenly challenging Seiretei's most brutal captain in a fight.

SHE'S CRAZY!!!!

The shinigami's all thought at the same time. Kenpachi, however, just looked down at her and gave her a toothy grin.

"You're that cat girl from the other day, right? Are you the owner of that reatsu?" He asked

Yuki didn't answer. Instead she gave him a closed eyed smile and all of a sudden, a majority of the people around them was being squashed on the floor by a very powerful force. Even the other shinigamis had a hard time standing and it can be seen from Kenpachi's eyes that he too is struggling.

The force stopped and Yuki has her weapons out.

"Is that an appropriate answer?" She asked in an icy tone. A tone so foreign from the others

Yachiru popped up behind Kenpachi and stared at Yuki.

"Kenny, it's hers. The powerful reatsu is hers." Yachiru said and jumped down from his shoulders

"Hello, Kitty-Kitty!" She greeted cheerfully

"Oh? Ah, hi Yachi-Yachi!" Yuki came back to her old self and greeted Yachiru with equal cheer. The fight partially forgotten.

"Wow, you really look like a cat! How cool! Ne, can I touch your tail?" Yachiru asked with stars in her eyes

"My tail? Sure!" Yuki said and turned around to show her her tail

Yachiru touched it and Yuki's tail automatically wrapped around her hand.

"It's so smooth!" Yachiru exclaimed

"Sanpu Kenju also said the same." Yuki said

"Hey, that's my zanpakuto. How did you know their names?" Yachiru asked puzzled

"They visited m zanpakuto. They're actually playing eight now!" Yuki explained

A blade whizzed past her face and luckily she dodged it. Yachiru let go of her tail and Yuki stepped away a few steps.

"Enough chitchat. I accept your challenge, cat. Prepare to be crushed." Kenpachi said and charged at her

Thus, a battle has begun.

TIME SKIP TO AFTER BATTLE

The battle ended and it surprisingly went out of the Seiretei compound and into one of its surrounding forests. It took them thousands of fallen trees, a few injuries and a whole day to declare the fight a tie. Both Yuki and Kenpachi realized that they won't be able to beat each other in their current states. The important thing is, Kenpachi experienced a fight worthy of his time and effort. He also admitted to himself that Yuki has a potential to surpass him. Gaining the Squad 11 captain's respect.

Right now, the groups parted ways. Renji and Rukia is currently on their way back to the Captain Commander's office to bring back the sleeping Yuki who is being carried by Renji. Both him and Rukia was speechless the entire walk back.

'Such strength. To be able to rival Captain Kenpachi. What is this girl?' Rukia silently thought in her head

'Who would've thought a strong reatsu like that is sealed inside her. That's even stronger than Captain Byakuya's.' Renji thought with a gulp

Yuki stirred in his arms and wrapped her arms around his neck.

'What other things can you do?' Thehey both thought at the same time

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