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Violet orbs blinked rapidly as Rukia absorbed what she just heard, "W-what? But, how did you not become a hollow or get noticed by Soul Society?" Himura merely shrugged in response.

"Rukia, seriously? Think about it. He has the same high reiatsu as me; he can suppress the urge to become a hollow. Also, when has Soul Society ever been on top of what happens in Karakura? If they were on top of things they would have noticed me years ago," Ichigo answered with crossed arms. He acted as if the answer was so obvious, making Rukia's confusion turn to irritation.

"Baka-yaro! Aizen was influencing the Gotei 13 for kami knows how long. It's not our fault," the fuka-taicho snapped. Ichigo shrugged in response, he knew that Rukia had a point but chose not to acknowledge it.

"Pardon, but this one is a bit confused on the topic of discussion. What is Soul Society and the Gotei 13?" Kenshin interrupted the soon-to-be-brawl.

"Oh? Uh, Soul Society is where people's souls go when they pass on. The Gotei 13 is, like, the army for Soul Society," Rukia delicately explained. She didn't want the man's concentration to slip from hearing the word 'dead' and turn into a Hollow.

"Speaking of passing on, maybe we should go talk to Geta-Boshi about getting Oyaji to Soul Society," Ichigo suggested, taking the opportunity to avoid the wraith of the midget.

"Yes, that is a good plan. Let's go," and with a nod the midget huffed out the door.

"Is she like that often, Ichigo-kun?" Himura asked slipping his sandals on.

Ichigo considered this for a moment, "Nah, usually she kicks me in the shins."

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The Urahara Shoten squatted in its dusty corner on the older street when the trio knocked on the thin paneled doors waiting for one of the people within to answer.

"Ah! Ichigo-kun, Rukia-kun, what may I help you with tonight?" The namesake of the store said behind his fan. The blonde man stepped into the moonlight turning quick, intelligent eyes to the short red-haired man that stood behind the Shinigami and Vizard.

"Um, maybe we could explain this better inside?" Ichigo rubbed awkwardly at his neck.

"Yes, maybe that would be best," Urahara grinned.

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"So, if I am to understand this correctly Himura-san here is your ancestor from the Meiji era and he wishes to enter Soul Society without being detected by the Gotei 13?" Urahara summed what had taken Ichigo and Rukia roughly a half hour to explain.

The Shinigami-daiko blinked in surprise, "Uh, yeah, basically. So, think you're up to it?"

"We will have to come up with a fake identity for him."

"Kamiya Shinta, this one would like that name," Himura spoke up. Ichigo laughed slightly and nodded in agreement.

"Okay, It is a pleasure to meet you, Kamiya Shinta," Urahara said with an upturned face.

"So the question is, how do we get Kamiya-san into a district?" Rukia asked. Urahara waved his fan in thought; it was the main dilemma after all.

"Well, we can't have him in any of the really good districts. I think we should try for the middle, at least then there's some resemblance of civility. Maybe you can even keep your sword, ne? If you are anything like Ichigo-kun here I'm sure the Shinigami will eventually try to recruit you so prepare for that," Urahara's plan faded into gibber as the other three took in the main part of the plan.

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"So, we will have Ichigo-kun, Rukia-kun, and Kamiya-san leave for the 38th district tomorrow at noon?" Urahara concluded as the hours began to wane. The group had decided to get the documentations over with while Kenshin was still there to inform them of anything that they decided to keep truthful. All three nodded their confirmation.

"Ja ne, Geta-boshi," Ichigo called out as they reached the edge of listening range. The response was an awkward toodle-oo and the Vizard sweat-dropped.

"Urahara-san is certainly, ano, interesting?" Himura remarked as the group moved towards the Kamiya Kasshin-ryu, where Ichigo was staying the night to help his ancestor prepare.

"You could say that. He takes a bit to get used to and even then he'll throw a bomb in your face just to keep you on your toes. Either that or he's a sadist," Ichigo responded nonchalantly. Rukia nodded in agreement and the trio stopped at the entrance to the dojo.

"I suppose I'll see you both tomorrow? I'll explain to your family that you're staying at a friend's if they ask, Ichigo. Goodnight Kamiya-san," Rukia yawned, the discoveries of the day had been tiring.

"Goodnight, Rukia-dono," Himura nodded as he entered the grounds of the dojo, leaving the two shinigami to themselves.

"Hm, night midget. See you tomorrow," the strawberry smiled. He had turned to follow his ancestor when he felt small, gentle hands tug on the sleeve of his shikaso. He raised an orange eyebrow at the violet eyed girl.

"Ichigo, why don't we stay a few days with Himura-san? You know, to help him get situated. It will be a nice break from hunting hollows as well," the fuka-taicho refused to meet his laughing, caramel eyes and the Vizard took long fingers to her delicate chin so she could gaze at his small grin. Ichigo's smile really is great.

"Sure, that sounds like a great idea. Maybe you can give me a private tour too, ne?" Ichigo responded and the pale girl nodded. The orange-head released her chin, brushing her short, ebony locks as he brought the hand to his side.

The shingami walked away, forgetting her shunpo, and brought her hand to where Ichigo had held her chin. His hands are so warm and strong, but they weren't rough. Rukia reddened in response and hurried her steps.

"You seem awfully close to Rukia-dono, Ichigo. Something this one should know?" Himura smiled slightly as the taller red head walked into the main hall of dojo where two futons were set up.

Ichigo ran his tan hand through his short hair, adding to the mess of the spikes and sighed, "Not really, she's a bit above my level. She's a noble and I'm fairly sure she wouldn't find me worthy of that sort of attention, Oyaji."

"Hm, is that so? Yes, this one knows about the humble beginnings of this family; we are merely warriors, subject to the disagreements of noblemen. That girl, Rukia-dono, she seems like she is above such foolery, she would be good for you," Ichigo's ancestor proteseted. Ichigo took a moment, somber eyes turned to the wiser man before he chuckled darkly, "You will learn eventually, Ichigo-kun, love is the only thing that matters in the end."

"Yeah, okay, oyaji." The strawberry roughly clapped the older man on the back before thumping heavily onto his futon.

"Oro, this one forgets sometimes how inexperienced you really are sometimes, Ichigo-kun. Love is a thing that takes time to understand, ne, Karou-chan?" He could almost hear the replying laugh on the breeze.

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A/N: So, I know it's been awhile and I want to thank all of you so much for sticking with this undeserving author! I also finally finished reading Rurouni Kenshin, yeah I know shame on me, and I realized I didn't exactly describe him correctly, I said he had long hair, but I've worked that into the plot so no worries. I also got Kenshin to say "oro", Yay! I know this chappy was sorta' short but I felt I had put this off long enough so here it is! Lates!