"You are assigned to Hitsugaya Taicho. You are to train him and help him as he progresses as a captain of the Gotei 13."

Yamamato Soutaicho announced to the single occupant besides himself in the room, Yuki Kiyomizu.

Nodding her agreement, Yuki asked "What about Haruka Shizuka and Kotone Hayashi?"

"Haruka Shizuka will be put into the 6th division and Kotone Hayashi will be put in the 11th division."

"Ok. Fine."

"You're dismissed."

Yuki Kiyomizu was not a very tall girl. She was about as tall as Hitsugaya Taicho, although he had grown too, now reaching the shoulder of Kuchiki Taicho. Her medium length hair was almost always tied into a high ponytail with side bangs, a few strands hanging in her face, sometimes. She wore the usual black Shihakusho with her Zanpakuto held in place by her obi sash at her waist. She was chosen to train a captain because of her tremendous strength she keeps hidden. Despite her 'strength', Yuki had never wanted to be a captain.

Finally arriving at the 10th Division, Yuki began searching for the office which the captain and vice-captain supposedly shared, ignoring all the stares from the seated officers about the stranger. However, she didn't have to walk far to find Hitsugaya Taicho. Turning a corner, she spotted the standard haori all captains were supposed to wear and called out:

"Hitsugaya Taicho!"

Pausing in midstep, said person turned toward the unfamiliar voice and stared at the girl who was staring intently back at him. He was a bit surprised he hadn't noticed her approach.

Hitsugaya raised an eyebrow in question when the girl still hadn't said anything. Seeing his silent question, she said:

"Have you heard you were going to be trained?"

Frowning, Hitsugaya answered yes.

"I'm Yuki Kiyomizu. I'm your trainer. Yamamato Soutaicho sent me."

Well that was a surprise. He hadn't expected his 'trainer' to arrive so soon and them to be a girl... but then again, looks can be decieving. In additon, he had learned to stiffle his pride to a degree where he is not affected when people from other divisions make fun of him behind his back about him being the only captain being trained. He knew his powers were not mature yet.

"Are you busy right now? I want to see how strong you are."

"No. We can go to the training area now."

Nodding, Yuki followed Hitsugaya Taicho towards the training rooms.

Since this was not the normal time for new recruits to arrive, like Yuki, Haruka Shizuka recieved curious stares several seated officers in the 6th Division. There wouldn't be a welcoming speech from the captain or vice-captain. She had to give her paper from the soutaicho to Kuchiki Taicho. She had heard he was stern and usually apatheic. Although women still fancied him greatly.

After asking kindly for directions to the captain and vice-captain's office, she knocked on the door and identified herself.

"Come in."

Both Abarai Fuktaicho and Kuchiki Taicho looked up in surprise at this stranger while she bowed to both of them in respect. Walking towards Kuchiki Taicho's desk, she said

"Hello, Kuchiki Taicho. I'm Haruka Shizuka. I'm a new recruit placed into your squad by Yamamato Soutaicho. Here are my papers."

"Hn. Renji, show her where she's staying and the division."

"Yes, Taicho."

While heading towards the 6th Division's resting quarters, Renji noticed that Haruka's reiatsu was quite refined, not leaking all over the place, and she seemed like Kuchiki Taicho in a way. Although Renji's intuition had a feeling she was not as cold as Kuchiki Taicho. Finally arriving, Renji said sheepishly,

"Well, this vacant room can be yours. You might have to clean up a bit, if you mind the dust. You can also decorate if you want."

"Hm. Alright. Thank you for showing me to my room, Abarai Fukutaicho." Haruka replied, giving a small smile.

Renji was right. By the way Haruka talked, he could tell she was similar to Kuchiki Taicho, although not completely the same. She was polite, and a bit formal and Renji had no doubt she could be as cold as Kuchiki Taicho if she was angered.

"Well, for now, do you want to see the division or get settled in first?"

"I can get settled in later. I want to see the divison, please."

"Alright. Let's go this way."

Together, they both headed toward the east side of the divison, making small talk along the way.

Kotone Hayashi did not mind at all that she was going to be in a divison with all men. In fact, when she had heard the 'rumor' that the 11th Divison was the strongest division in the Gotei 13, Kotone was thrilled. When she walked into the main building of the 11th Division, she was met with a flying body headed straight for her. Sidestepping and easily dodging the defeated man, she was met with countless pairs of eyes, who were here to watch Zaraki Taicho and 3rd seat Madarame beat some ass or challenge them.

"Huh? Who're you?" Zaraki Taicho asked.

"Kotone Hayashi."

"And what're ya doing here?"

"I'm a new transfer!" Kotone exclaimed excitedly in front of all the men gaping at her. They were all shocked that a woman had been sent to their division. Frowning after spotting all the wide-eyed stares at her, she said,

"Just because I'm a woman doesn't mean I'm weak."

"Yeah, surre." A random officer retorted at the back. A vein twitched in Kotone's check.

"Hoh? Want test your 'theory'?"

His mouth twisting into a sneer, he stood up and picked up a wooden katana that was lying nearby. Kotone did the same. Standing a few yards apart, and after a signal from 3rd seat Madarame, their skirmish began and ended very quickly. The officer had charged at Kotone, who had a bored and relaxed expression on her face which just angered him even more, aiming to strike at her head, but sidesteping and coldly glaring, Kotone didn't even have to use her weapon. With a swift punch to her opponent's cheek, he was sent flying away and unconcious.

Mouths half open in shock and suprise, since she had defeated the 6th seat, people began to see just how scary women can be when pissed off.

"Oh! You seem pretty strong! Alright, I'll fig-" Madarmame Ikkaku's declaration to fight Kotone was abruptly interrrupted by Zaraki Kenpachi.

"Hey, where are your recruitment papers?"

Reaching into her Shihakusho, she pulled out two forms for Zaraki Taicho to examine.

"Hn. Let me make this clear. If I see or am told that you're weak or slacking off from training, you're leaving this division. Got it?" Zaraki Taicho demanded.

"Okay. Sure. But I'll beat down anyone who pisses me off."

Grunting, Zaraki shrugged lazily.