The Path Of The Great Sovereign

Standing in the field Shuhei looked at Tatsuo's released Zanpakuto in shock, never in his wildest dreams would he think someone that did not even attend the Academy show such proficiency in all aspects.

Tatsuo didn't allow him to marvel in it for long as he sliced forward, His scythe cut through space allowing him to land a blow on Shuhei who was at least 15 meters away. The blade appeared behind Shuhei leaving a shallow wound on his back.

Everyone who witnessed that was extremely perplexed including Shuhei so Ichizo explained.

"My Zanpakuto Anchisukiru loves to play with his toys. when an enemy falls within his "Zone" he gets excited and beings to "Play" with his opponent."

That comment didn't explain anything so Shuhei asked for clarification.

"It means my Zanpakuto removes all obstacles in it's path to play with it's toys, even space. As long as you are in range of my reiatsu I can reach you. As in Shikai Anchisukiru doesn't enjoy chasing his toys."

"When you say in Shikai, does that mean you are also able to use Bankai?"-Byakuya

"Yes"

"So if I were to ask you to show me would you oblige?"-Byakuya

"If this would count as a Captain Proficiency test than I am more than happy too."

Byakuya looked at the Head Captain who nodded his head in agreement.

"If you are able to use Bankai you will become the Captain of Squad 9"- Yamamoto

"Very well. Shuhei let me show you the Power of your new Captain, "

The Sky darkened as the Moon appeared in the sun's Place, Tatsuo's eyes turned a Red Color with three distinct marks in his eyes.

"Welcome to My Playground."

"Explain the abilities of this Bankai"-Yamamoto

"All enemies slain in my Bankai become "Jailers", I can use all the "Jailers" abilities as my own. Inside this world there is nothing that I cannot do."

"Very well, Tatsuo Shiba you are hereby instated as the Captain of Squad 9."

"Head Captain, May I ask you a question?"

"What is it Captain Shiba?"

"May I invoke Konzetsu no Shiai?"

Yamamoto opened his eyes while Unohana scowled, Byakuya and Soi Fon were confused by the question.

"It would seem that you are no mere youngster, Very well. I will show you the strength that has held the Head Captain's seat for over 1000 years. Everyone below captain class must leave the area, That includes you Lieutenant Hisagi."

The Head Captain stood up and headed to the Center of the Field opposite Tatsuo.

"Captain Kuchiki, Captain Soi Fon, Captain Unohana, The survivor of this Death match will become the Head Captain of the Gotei 13. As such if the Winner is Captain Shiba he will be granted all privileges of that Rank. As a Individual as Skilled as Captain Shiba would not challenge me if he did not have a certain degree of confidence he would have not made the challenge. Therefore if this is my Last day as the Head Captain it was an Honor to serve with you all."

Yamamoto then knocked off the Captain's Haori that was dr.a.p.ed over his shoulders, raising his cane he unveiled his Zanpakuto.

"Since the Creation of the Gotei 13 you are the first to use Konzetsu no Shiai, and you may very well be the last. No matter who wins I doubt anyone will ever make this decision again. "

The Head Captain used Shunpo arriving in front of Tatsuo who parried with his Scythe before stepping back and slicing forward. The Head Captain backed off sending a wave of fire in Tatsuo's Direction.

Tatsuo Sliced through the Flames then sliced again landing an Attack on Yamamoto's C.h.e.s.t. Standing back in their starting Positions the Captains on the sidelines saw the entire exchange that lasted less than 10 seconds.

In that short exchange it was all that was needed to ascertain who would win if there was a large difference in power. Which there was, as the Burning hot reiatsu from the Head Captain was being overpowered by the deep, calm, and gentle reiatsu of Captain Shiba.

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All the Moisture in the Air of the Seireitei evaporated before Yamamoto's Bankai, every member of the Gotei 13 within the Barracks felt it's power as Captains Ukitake and Kyoraku knew what it meant and rushed in the direction of their master.

"For a thousand years I have remained Head Captain of the Gotei 13 because the was no Soul Reaper alive that was more powerful than I. However, Today Tatsuo Shiba I, Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto acknowledge you as the Strongest!"

This shout was heard all throughout the Seireitei, It represented the End of an Era.

"Tatsuo Shiba, I would at least like the to Fall before your Bankai."

Tatsuo agreed as the Playground once again revealed itself.

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The Two abilities collided as everything within the Field was destroyed. Without the 120 members of the Kido corps holding up the Barrier around this battle of behemoths the entire seireitei would have been destroyed.

A bright light blinded everyone in the area for 3 seconds before dispersing, out of the two smothering Reiatsu only one remained. The intense heat that covered the Sky was gone leaving only the moon in it's place.

On November 1, 2001 Head Captain Yamamoto fell to Head Captain Shiba. Using his strongest attack he failed to survive Head Captain Shiba's Attack.

2 Days later in the Division one Barracks a Captains Meeting was held. Seated at the Front of the Room was Tatsuo wearing a long sleeve Captains Haori with gold lining the interior, he wore similar attare to when he was an Arrancar with the color being black. Looking at the Captain's lined up he began to lay out his commander's intent.

"First as we called back all active Soul Reapers in the world of the living therefore to all that have not meet me I am Tatsuo Shiba. I will start this meeting off by saying Captain Ichimaru succeeded in defeating Aizen."

Those words set off a clamor in the meeting.

"Sir, What do you mean by that?"-Unohana

"Exactly as I said, Aizen is no more as Proof I would like Division 12 Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi to work with Squad 9 Captain Kisuke Urahara to research the Hogyoku. The context of your research will be provided momentarily."

"I'm Sure some of you have meet Captain Shiba, Captain Urahara, and Captain Ichimaru before so there should be no confusion. Some of you maybe wondering why they have been reinstated, well their dismissal was all related to one person, Aizen. Therefore, I understood the hidden meaning behind your question Captain Unohana but, my decision still stands. All the events that lead up to their dismissal was orc.h.e.s.trated by Aizen so it would be unfair to keep competent people exiled while we have vacancies in need of filling."

Tatsuo then informed the Captains of the events that happened a thousand years ago before explaining to them what happened in Hueco Mundo and his Origin. Basically everything he told Kisuke when he first met him in the world of the Living.

"That is Fascinating Sir! So you're telling me that Arrancar are truly no different than Soul Reapers?" -Mayuri

"The Proof is sitting before you, I don't have a Hollow hole anymore yet I am still able to use the abilities similar to Ichigo or the others that were exiled."

Conversing over all the dirty deed the Head Captain has done before, while also enlightening them on the New organization he was making utilizing the Arrancars. Changes were coming to the Soul Society.