" Yep. Phase two. It's not much different than phase one. But I've made it that a Kusaka hologram shows up. You all will be fine since this is just training. " Kisuke said.

Yuzu gulped lightly at that, not entirely sure about this...

" Don't be alarmed Yuzu. I'll have you training with Karin. I have a feeling strengthening your Quincy powers will unlock your Shinigami ones. "Kisuke said seeing the scared look on Yuzu's face and the scowel on Isshin's and Ichigo's.

"That's probably for the best," Yuzu admitted, glad that Kisuke was bending the rules for her.

" Let me know what I can do to improve this program. " Kisuke said.

"We will Kisuke," Karin and Yuzu said at the same time.

Kisuke smiled. " We might be having company later. Not sure if Rukia and Toshiro will be here today or tomorrow. " He said.

"Rukia-nee might be coming?" Yuzu asked, surprised knowing that Ichigo would be happy to see the new vice-captain of the thirteenth division. Especially since it had been forever since Rukia had paid a visit...

" Yep. " Kisuke said with a smile knowing Hoshi would be happy to see Toshiro.

"I know that Star-chan will be happy to hear that news," Karin said with a grin. She knew that her captain friend would be good for her, especially with everything that has happened the last couple of days.

( sorry about taking so long. am sick again. :( I wish I knew why. )

Hoshi blushed and would be happy to see Toshiro. She was falling in love with him and wondered when the right time to tell him was.

(I thought Toshirou and Hoshi were already bf/gf)

( they are. She just hasn't told him how much she loves him yet. Sorry about that. Didn't mean to confuse you. )

(I see. Thank you)

Toushiro sighed lightly, glad that he finally had some time off and would be able to spend it in Kankura Town.

Rukia also had the day off and was looking forward to seeing her friends agian and was cautious. She did sense an Arrancar in the area and wasn't happy about that.

"Rukia-chan!" Tatsuki said with a grin once she saw the petite shinigami heading towards them, happy to see a familiar face from Soul Society.

Rukia gave a smile sensing captain Hitsugaya was close behind and had a feeling he sensed the hollow as well.

Toushiro sensed the Arrancar outside of Kisuke's shop, but was unsure what to do with it. Right now it just seemed to be watching the store...

Hoshi smiled when she saw the man she loved. She knew they had been dating a while but they hadn't told each other how they felt. She didn't like the feeling she got and hoped everyone would be safe.

Toushiro waved to Hoshi and the others, glad to see her after they had been apart for a while...which disturbed him quite honestly.

" Hope you have been doing well. " Hoshi said to Toshiro. She wished they had the chance to see each other more but still felt that this relationship was going to work.

I have been, thank you," He said with a light smile. "What about you Hoshi-chan? Have you been doing alright?" he asked, glad that everyone was still on the break.

" I have. But still tense. " Hoshi said.

"Because of my ex-friend?" Toushiro asked.

Hoshi nodded. " Ever since Orihime-chan was taken , I fear I'm next. " She admited.