Chapter 39 - The Crow and the Cat (2/2)
”Your help is appreciated but not needed currently. I must get going now. We'll most likely meet again.” The black cat responded, now more open to Itachi's offer after hearing what he had to say. ”By the way, what is your name?”
”Uchiha Itachi.” Itachi replied.
”Call me Yoruichi. We'll definitely meet again.” Yoruichi said before turning around and walking away. Itachi becomes surprised upon hearing that name as everything clicks in his head with the cat knowing shinigami ranks and being able to flash step.
”Shihouin Yoruichi…?” Itachi questioned. The black cat turned around and looked at Itachi one more time before vanishing. 'So they have someone like her ȧssisting them?' Itachi thought to himself as he flash stepped the other way back to the waiting room.
Itachi reappeared outside the lieutenant's waiting room to see the lieutenants gathered outside. Those who were still left there were shocked to see him.
”Uchiha? Where did you go?” Kira asked.
”I went to check on my Captain, to make sure the invaders didn't land close to him, for he will struggle to defend himself in his sickly state. In fact, I might return there again as we must secure our battle stations.” Itachi replied. Kira nodded
”Wait, Uchiha!” Hinamori exclaimed. ”Have you seen Renji? He disappeared around the same time you did.”
”No. I didn't run into him.” Itachi replied before vanishing from his spot to return to the Thirteenth Division. On his way back, Itachi was still thinking about his meeting with Ichigo and Yoruichi. 'I hope you succeed, Kurosaki Ichigo.' He thought to himself.
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Ichigo was rushing towards the Senzaikyu. According to Ikakku, Rukia was being held at this prison before her execution. 'Damn I have to hurry.' Ichigo thought to himself as he quickened his pace.
”Damn Ichigo, calm down!” A voice came from behind. Two figures were following Ichigo. One was a tall muscular man with chin-length black hair and partially missing left eyebrow. He was wearing a vest, scarf, bandanna and pair of goggles. Right next to him was a small male shinigami with black hair and blue eyes. The trio finally arrived near the entrance to the Senzaikyu. However, before they could continue, they were greeted by a shinigami standing at the entrance of the stairs.
”Long time no see, remember my face?” The shinigami said.
”Abarai, Renji.” Ichigo responded.
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Back at the meeting hall
”I don't know… we were at the meeting hall and Renji just disappeared.” Momo said. ”I tried to find him, but all I found was this in his office.” Momo continued, holding up a Sixth division Lieutenant badge.
”His badge…” Kira stared at the badge. ”Do the captains know about this?”
”I was going to tell Captain Aizen, but I didn't want Renji to get in trouble.” Momo replied. ”Where would he go at a time like this?”
”I don't know, he has been moody lately because of Kuchiki. I hope he's not doing anything foolish.” Kira replied.