36 Chapter 46: Last Breath

"We have a plan" Captain-Commander Yamamoto spoke

The Captains Council stood ready and able as time for drew close.

"I will have two captains enter into Hueco Mundo to draw the enemy into the Human World, but before that happens the Kido Corps must go first" he explained

"May we ask why?" Soi Feng asked

"They will set four pillars and at these will create a pocket dimension that will intercept any passage to the Human World" he answered

"I see" Captain Utitake commented

"The problem is that if all pillars are destroyed they will open a door back into the Human World"

"So how do you propose we keep that from happening?" Byakuya asked

"I have an idea"

Everyone looked to me, as my voice rang out.

"We can set our Vice-Captains at each one, the strongest of the Arrancar would be to busy dealing with us they would have to send their own subordinates" I answered

"A sound suggestion, but we don't know what to expect so all of you be ready" he ordered

Leaving we all still kept silent, as everyone was on edge. I would be lying if I said I wasn't nervous. The first war in centuries, but I would need to relax to remain focuse.

Going to a public bathhouse for my nightly bathing. Taking my uniform off and grabbing a towel.

Sinking into the warm water my body began to loosen up. I had made sure to put on a medical mask before hand.

Meanwhile...

In the trees atop the male bath Rangiku and Soi Feng sat with a camera.

"Come on we gotta get a better angle!" Rangiku whispered

"I-I don't s-see the p-point on s-spying on C-captain Hatake" she responded blushing furiously

"If we get a picture with his mask off we'll triple our sales! Just think the Women's Association could get a better essentials!' She argued

"F-fine"

Male Bath

The steam was nice and pleasant, but it became that time. Every night around eight others would come which would be my reason for being early. The first to enter was Shuhei and Iba.

"Yo, Captain Hatake you come here?" Iba asked as the two sunk in

"Of course"

"Don't Captains have their own private bathrooms?" Shuhei asked

"Yes, but nothing beats a nice soak"

A few minutes of relaxation came, as the other came. Might Guy and Ikkaku came along with Kira. It felt like a melting pot of peace.

"So Captain Hatake what do you keep hidden under that mask?" Iba asked

"Nothing"

Rangiku and Soi Feng

The became focused after an hour, when mention of his mask came. Almost falling off the tree branch to get a closer look.

"Bull crap if it was nothing you wouldn't be wearing it" Iba retorted

"It honestly is"

"Well Captain Hatake? Do you?"

"No!"

Soi Feng scrambled for her camera due to the instance of Rangiku.

"Come on this could be it!" She said

The sound of the branch breaking alerted them. Til it finally snapped as it came falling down. Hitting those in the water, as they were distracted the two women quickly left.

Later

"They really must get those trees trimmed" I said rubbing my head

Walking a well known trail, I could see someone at the top of the hill. It turned out to be Captain Guy waiting with his arms crossed. As I got closer he inhaled an ocean of air through his nose.

"Kakashi!"

Shocked by his outburst pointing his finger in the sky then to me.

"I challenge you!"

Sighing as I slouch in exhaustion.

"Why? We have an important mission tomorrow"

"That is why you have to except! We may not be here tomorrow, and I won't die without challenging you first" he explained

Looking at his eyes and he seemed to be determined.

"...fine" I sighed out as he smiled

Taking me to an open field, as I went for my sword.

"No Zanpakuto, I want to see how skilled you are with your fists!" He said

Removing my hand from the hilt. Instead putting my hands in a defensive position. Guy did as well putting on hand behind his back and the pointed at me. Waiting a moment we charged each other.

Guy threw the first punch as blocked it the strike was strong. It pushed me back a bit as I retaliated with a kick. My blow seemed to unaffect him, but we continued. Each strike hard and fast, it seemed like hours before the sun set. Our brows began to sweat even breathing harshly. As he went to strike I disappeared landing a kick to his chin. Flying he landed on his back.

"I...win"

Guy had a soured face as he shot.

"I won't accept it!"

"What?"

"I challenge you again!"

Sighing I raised my hand as he did.

"Rock!"

"Paper!"

"Scissors!"

"Shoot!"

He had rock and as I had paper.

"Grrr...again!"

"Fine"

AN: just a short one