Gathering Flowers

A bit of pain remained at the spot that the limiter was placed. This seal would last two months, since the court Soul Reapers are busy. This was the best time to get it done before her extended training with the juniors.

Unlike the single-night assault force they did for ranking, the first real training was done over three weeks. Therefore, at the start of October, she will finish her training on the exact same day hogyoku is finished evolving, the twenty-first.

Calculating the time, Orihime realized that she missed her birthday. She had totally forgotten about this and had an unsettling feeling. Fortunately, the Soul Society Women's Association was meeting tomorrow so she decided to celebrate, albeit late.

Orihime was determined to bake some specialties from her home town to celebrate with the others. She returned home directly and called for the steward to help her gather the supplies. Although she didn't have the authority to command him, her two weeks at the residence had left a good impression on the old soul.

Since she did not need to scheme to survive, she had let her natural personality take over. The old steward reminded her of her grandparents, but she wasn't sure if they were from here or her other life. Whenever he came by, she offered him tea or would ask him to do things as a cover for him to take a break.

Due to a certain fire incident on her third day here, she was banned from the kitchen for a week. However, that was caused by Yachiru wanting to make snacks, Orihime just happened to be there. Yachiru dived into the secret tunnel network that she dug below the Kuchiki manor to escape, leaving Orihime to take the blame.

Orihime sighed at that memory and entered the kitchen, checking around for Yachiru. That trouble maker liked to show up at the worst times. After clearing all of the possible hiding places, she began to mix ingredients and bake a Tiramisu cake.

The club room was located in the Kuchiki manor against the family head's wishes. However, Yachiru has long since taken control of the underground area with Byakuya being none the wiser. She hides a lot of things there and even considers it a secret base. Not to mention how she steals koi fish from his pond.

Orihime finished the cake while thinking about Yachiru's silly antics. Being in this world for about three months has changed her way of thinking. Unknown to her, a lot of memories that made her think of herself as an outsider in this world were being washed away.

The time may seem too short for that, but the difference in power as a biological being as well as the disproportionate amount of knowledge is causing her thinking to lean more towards a resident of this world. Although aware of the plot, internally she began referring to it as the future.

"I wonder if telling Rukia her Zanpakuto's name would be harmful to her."

Orihime was finished with the cake and had asked the staff to chill it. She walked around the complex, considering if she should go see how Rukia was doing. She was quite angry this morning, but the return of her powers should have made her forget.

"Rukia~ where are you, little ice princess."

Orihime pulled open one of the inner doors in Rukia's courtyard and caught her in the middle of bathing. She seemed to have fallen asleep in the water.

"Must have been swinging her sword all day. I can imagine her excitement."

She went over and put her finger in the water and it was really cold. When she disturbed the tension of the water, it began to crystalize from the point of contact. It was a really beautiful image, the flawless jade like skin encased in pure ice. Her cold and indifferent sleeping face made Orihime gush.

"Looks like she already discovered her Shikai. Ah, I should convince her to cut her hair shorter to complete the look."

Orihime generated a little spark with her Reiatsu and poked Rukia's nose. This caused her to wake up abruptly and shatter the ice. She saw Orihime kneeling besides her with a look of satisfaction that made Rukia want to punch her.

"What are you doing here!? G—Get out!"

Rukia covered herself, but the shattered ice had already covered up the nice view. However, Orihime wasn't done playing. She pinched Rukia's chin and held her so that they maintained eye contact.

"Worry not, beautiful maiden, I shall take responsibility." Orihime said in a chivalrous tone. However, what happened next caused her to get nervous.

"Fair maiden, you should not wield such a dangerous wea—ahhh—pon." Orihime was cut off mid-word and had to dodge. Rukia then stood, still naked, and got into her first sword stance.

"Dance, Sode no Shirayuki"

Orihime knew what was coming next, as a blast of cold air caused the tips of her hair to frost over. She ran out of the room and closed the door.

"Ah-ha, Rukia, I'll be heading back to my room since it getting late. We have a meeting tomorrow, so don't practice your sword too much."

Orihime ran back to her courtyard with a frown. She didn't understand why Rukia overreacted, they'd seen each other naked several times already. Once Orihime bathed and changed, she sat on the walkway outside her room, staring at the sky.

Ichigo and the others were on her mind. It had already been over a week since they last saw each other and she wondered how they were doing. Since Orihime messed with the events that should have taken place, Yammy and Ulquiorra may not be transformed yet.

Even the grand fisher might not be finished transforming. Orihime had no way to estimate how much experimentation it would take until Aizen was able to make Espada. She had even played with the idea of turning herself into something like a Visored, but immediately rejected it.

Quincy was still on the table. Although, there was a strict requirement.

[Processing Request… Requires: Quincy Origin Blood.]

After doing some calculations with the hogyoku's help, draining all the blood from Ichigo and Uryuu would barely provide one one-thousandth of the required origin blood. The easiest would be directly from Yhwach. However, that is a problem for another day.

…

The next morning, Orihime woke up full of energy. Today was the first meeting she was attending and also her first birthday as a Soul Reaper. Since Rukia wasn't reinstated yet, and Orihime was still in academy, it was decided the dress code would be more open.

Orihime chose to wear a red and gold kimono since she was celebrating her birthday today. She quickly made her way to the kitchen to pick up the cake and snacks for the meeting. Byakuya was busy dealing with his captain affairs so he didn't have a chance to stop this meeting from happening.

When she arrived at the room that was commandeered for this meeting, there were already people there. Rangiku grabbed her breasts from behind causing Orihime to lose grip on the tray of snacks and cake she was holding. Fortunately, Nemu was there and quickly caught the falling plate.

Nemu Kurotsuchi is slender and large breasts as well. She has black hair and a braided ponytail. She has a very melancholic personality and always wore her uniform. However, it is a very short kimono, only going down to thighs.

Rangiku on the, other hand, wore a cream-colored kimono that really outlined her figure. Her breasts were certainly incredible and she was not shy with flaunting them.

"Hello, Rangiku. I worked really hard on this cake so please don't ruin it! Thank you, Nemu."

"Oh~ Orihime you baked for us? Such a good wife~" Rangiku continued to grope Orihime until Rukia came by and kicked the duo into the room. She was wearing a light blue kimono with snowflake designs.

Soon after, Nanao Ise and Isane Kotetsu arrived together. They both wore their uniforms. Nanao is a very serious woman with glasses and a bun. However, Isane is quiet and shy. She has messy white hair and is very self-conscious of her height, so she wore her uniform.

The last to arrive were Kiyone Kotetsu and Soi Fon. Although related, Kiyone is petite and has a tomboyish appearance with dark blond hair. As for Soi Fon, she is also petite but with black hair. She is very firm and unbending and only shows her cute and lovable side when Yoruichi is involved. They both wore their regular uniforms.

"It seems everyone except for the presi—"

"Hello everyone!" Yachiru cuts Nanao off, appearing from a false floor panel. "Now commencing the 174th meeting of Yachiru's Women Association!"

"President, that isn't the correct number, also it's the Soul Soc—"

"First order of business! We have a new member today, everyone welcome Ori… Ori… Jiggles!"

"Hello everyone, I'm Orihime, please take care of me." After everyone claps and says hello, Yachiru continues.

"Next is… is... Nanao! You are in charge of the rest!" Yachiru said, having completely forgot how the proceedings go and began to munch on cookies.