Sixth Division Reunion...!

Byakuya vs. Renji: Part I
Above the dunes of Hueco Mundo, silence ruled the eternal night. There wasn't even the slightest hint of life, as most Hollows lived beneath its cold sands. Off in the distance, the outline of Las Noches could be seen with the half-moon of the Hollow dimension hanging just above it. In an instant, however, this relative peace was thrown into turmoil. The sand erupted violently and two figures leaped out from both ends, landing on opposite sides as the sand rained back down. These figures were, former captain of the Sixth Division, and , the current captain of the Sixth Division and the Short-Range Division of the Spiritual World Army.

"Renji..." Byakuya muttered, "I never expected to fight you here."

"Captain..." Renji replied, "What kind of technique is this? I've never heard of something that revives the dead in this state. Even Yamamoto-dono's Bankai is not this efficient."

Byakuya observed his arms and his body, "It's the enemy's technique. They call it Naigai. Beyond that, I'm not knowledgeable in its mechanics." he explained. "I advise you prepare yourself, though. I cannot control myself. I have to fight you."

"Don't worry, captain. I will most certainly.. defeat you!" Renji replied angrily.

"Don't use your Bankai." Byakuya warned. "They have given me one of those medallions and will make me steal it the second you unleash it."

"Headquarters warned us of such." Renji replied, "Raian-san is on top of this war for sure!"

"Raian?" Byakuya rebuffed, confused. "Why is that man leading this war?"

Byakuya flashed away, slamming his Zanpakutō into Renji's own weapon, blasting a large amount of sand into the air. The two traded blows for a few seconds before slamming their blades together one final time before separating.

"You've gotten good, Renji." Byakuya said, a nostalgic smile on his face.

Renji merely looked at his former captain, the pain of having to fight the man he had, for so long, admired, was apparent in his eyes.

"Prepare yourself," Byakuya continued, "I'm beginning now. Scatter.... Senbonzakura!"