Chapter 1: The Third Lieutenant Shuffle

We're switching up lieutenants again?!

The Head Captain believes this is a great opportunity for the manifested Zanpakuto to learn about the various aspects of the 13 Court Guard Squads.

As usual, each lieutenant shall be transferred to their assigned squads and fulfill their duties as required. Dismissed!

Looks like I got Squad 2 this time. I'm sure I'll get along just fine with Captain Soi Fon, us being girls and all.

But remember, we have our Zanpakuto with us. We have to be extra careful not to cause any trouble at our assigned posts.

I know, I know. Well, what squad did you get, Nanao?

Squad 7. I'm actually going to head over now.

Captain Komamura and Nanao, huh? I doubt any trouble can come out of that duo.

I guess we should get going now too. Which squad were you assigned to, Momo?

I'll be going to...

Hey there, Lieutenant Hinamori. Welcome.

I know you just got here, but I have a few things that need to get done. Can I start by asking you to organize these files?

Of course, you can leave it to me! Let's do our best, Tobiume!

And that we will, Momo. I'll do whatever I can to help you.

You two sound really promising. I'm counting on you.

Hey, hey! What are you doing? Let's play together! Come on!

I'm sorry. We're in the middle of working right now, so...

No way! We wanna play!

Excuse me, you two. Now's not the time to make such selfish requests. You're disrupting Momo's concentration.

It's fine, Tobiume.

All right. How about we play a game to see who can put these files away the fastest? I'll race you two.

But Momo!

We'll do it! I won't lose! I'll beat you!

Hey, you two! If you want to play with someone, go bother your own master. Momo is mine!

Catch us if you can! Run away! Go, go!

How many times must I tell you? We're not gonna play with you!

Stop it! All three of you!

I thought I heard a bit of a ruckus going on over here. I see Sogyo No Kotowari found you girls.

I'm so sorry, Captain Ukitake. I know the files are all over the place, but I'll be sure to get them sorted as soon as I can.

It's not your fault. There's really no need to be so apologetic.

Listen up, you two! If you don't pick up all the files right now, I'm not gonna give you any snacks!

I want snacks! I want treats!

Then you have to put all the files back where they were. Got that?

Okay!

If they're so good at listening to their master, why couldn't they just sit quietly to begin with?

Sogyo No Kotowari just wanted to play with us. You know that. Come on, we need to help clean up too.

Fine...

Thanks for playing with them. She's a kind-hearted Zanpakuto, isn't she? Just like her master.

Hehe, thank you!