1 Chapter 11: Noble Frailty Pt 1

Knocking on Captain Shunsuis office door, a small delay in the answer unfortunately.

"Come in"

Upon entering I saw the Captain with his head down.

"Are you alright?"

"Yeah, just a hangover, but you're here so that's a good"

"So what would you like from me today?"

"Old man Yama wants you to look into a corrupt Clan thats been causing plenty of trouble in Central 46"

"I thought it was against the Law to interfere and cause any threat to any of them?"

"Usually in normal circumstances, but in this the clans have asked us to look into this as well" he answered

"Why not deal with it themselves?"

"They don't like being the ones who told mommy or daddy who broke the vase, and usually we aren't supposed to be involved unless Old man Yama says so" Shunsui answered

"So whose the clan?"

"The Yamadas, they don't do much besides flaunt their wealth"

"So what am I doing?"

"You'll find out compelling evidence"

"I see how will I do this?"

"You'll be looking into different contacts the head of the family has made, good luck Kakashi you'll need it" Captain Shunsui advised

Seireitei

In the file it said the head of the family had made a few contacts. One was by the West Gate of the Seireitei. Knocking on the door two giant men twins answered.

"Hello is this the...Shiba Clan residents?"

"Yes! This is the home of Fifth Noble house of Shiba!" Both yelled to the skies

"I thought there was Four Noble Houses"

"Alas our clan has decrease in numbers! So they speak such things to keep us down!"

"Very well then may I speak to the head of the house hold?"

"Yes! Follow us!"

Entering the small compound I saw a young woman training in the garden. She must be atleast Yoruichis age or close enough to it. Til a man came to meet me, obviously the head of the house though he did seem to have an Academy uniform on.

"I'm Kaien Shiba! Head of the Shiba Clan" He introduced himself

"Well Kaien Shiba, I'm Vice-captain Kakashi Hatake here to ask you a few questions"

"Very well then, come with me"

Entering a private office he had to be part of some sort of business.

"What business are you involved in Kaien Shiba?"

"Fireworks! We've doing it for generations, but we only due them during festivals or grand celebrations" He answered

"Now may I ask why the Yamada Clan would want from you then?"

"They came by hoping to get one of our canisters"

"Canisters?"

"Yes, though they're special they hold massive amounts of spiritual pressure so that our fireworks have the kick they need" he explained

"Did he ever say why he needed them?"

"No, but he did try to bribe us say 'they will never make fun of the name Shiba' or whatever, but I told him he was delusional " He answered

Looking at him I scanned his features for hesitation or tells of lying. Finding none I grabbed my notes and took my leave.

"Well Kaien you seem to be honest so I won't ask you any more questions, and I hope to see in the Court Gaurd Squads soon"

"What?"

"You're wearing an Academy uniform are you not? Are you planning on joining our ranks?"

"...Yes" he answered with a moment of thought

"Good, then I hope to see you soon" I said exiting

Just before I could leave.

"Hey! You!"

Turning I saw a young woman with dark hair, obviously showing features similar to her brother.

"Oh hello who might you be?"

"I'm Kukaku Shiba, Kaiens sister"

"Well nice to meet you, but I must be going"

"Have you seen Yoruichi Shihoin?" She asked worriedly

Stopping my hand from taking the doors handle.

"She's Captain of Division 2 one of my friends, but I haven't heard from her, do you know where she is?" She pushed

"...Captain Shihoin has been exiled after conspiring against the Seireitei with Kisuke Urahara, I'm sorry" I said leaving

I could feel her face frown, but I didn't want to meet her eyes so that she wouldn't think I was emotionless.

Seireitei

A canister that was used for containing spiritual pressure. What would the Yamada Clan want with such a thing?

My next stop was a blacksmith many have tried to replicate the Zanpakuto, but to on avail. Though many are still attempting. Entering the blacksmith shop I could see fixing a blade, he was well received in Seireitei making ceremonial blades, making miscellaneous things. He seemed to focused on a design he had in his shop.

"Are the smith?"

"Yes, who wants to know?"

"Me, I'm Vice-captain Hatake Division, I'm here to ask a few questions" I answered

"Ah a Soul Reaper, fine ask you questions and begone"

"The Yamada Clan, they've requested a special order, may I ask what what it could be?"

"They wanted a ceremonial blade for the 46 other clans as a sign of peace" he answered

"Really?"

"Yes, but they wanted special material they wanted it to be made out of" he answered spitting on the floor

"What was the material?"

"Don't know they never told only said 'it could finally make things right' or whatever nonsense"

Was this what the canister was for? Though I needed to be sure.

Division 12

"Never thought I would be here again"

Entering a young woman with an emotionless face and a very short miniskirt had met me at the entrance.

"Hello I am Vice-captain Nemu Kurotsuchi, how may I help you?" She asked in a monotonous voice

"I need to see, Captain Mayuri"

"Follow me"

Entering the labs seeing the place had gotten dark, there weren't much lighting til we reached the main room. A man with strange make or paint on his face and a very creepy smile.

"Captain Mayuri?"

"Yes, what is it?" He snapped with a strain or maybe it was his natural voice

"Vice-captain Hatake, is here to see you"

"Aw Vice-captain Hatake, I've been meaning to talk to you" he said with a wide yellow smile

"Really? May I ask why?"

"To receive a report on how your artificial limb is adjusting?"

"What do you mean?"

Smiling again with anticipation, he moved from his computer.

"Your limb was made from several sources, I used hollow remains as bones, and the hide for skin, for some reason when mixed with Soul Reaper energy it creates an abnormally hard skin, I theorize that if one concentrates and tries one can obtain Hollow like powers" he explained

"I thought Unohana made it"

"No, she came to me for assistance your spiritual energy was quite strong, and not just any material would due" he answered

I looked at the black limb and now I could feel what he meant. It felt stronger than what my previous one did.

"Isn't illegal to attempt to attain Hollow abilities?"

"Yes, but no one said anything about using the carcass to build limbs, but anyhow what are you here that interrupted my research?"

"Would a canister used for fireworks be used to build a sword?"

"Hmmm possibly, but I highly doubt that"

"Why?"

"Firework canister hold immense energy, but they usually explode to gain the effect it was made for" he answered

"So what happens if one did use it for a sword?"

"It would the equivalent to a bomb, one that would tear anything that came into contact with" he answered

"I see"

"Such strange questions you ask, why would you Vice-captain Hatake need for such answers?"

"Noble Clans at each others throats" I answered as I left

"Nobility always interfering with progress, anyhow tell me how it goes I would certainly like to know the outcome" he chuckled

AN: A mini mission for Kakashi before progressing on, and I think I'll keep him as a Mentor or Teacher to most or key characters.