When the Snake becomes a Dragon: The Tale of Gin Ichimaru

"Emotions? Nope, I've got nothin' like that. I told you when we first met, didn't I? I'm a snake. With cold skin, no emotions, that slithers around searching for prey with its tongue, swallowing down whatever looks tasty." "I've decided. I'm going to become a Shinigami. Become a Shinigami and change things. So that they'll end...without Rangiku having to cry."

- Gin Ichimaru to Sōsuke Aizen, and then Gin's thoughts of Rangiku Matsumoto; two different counts of Gin's thoughts.

 is a fan-written retelling of Gin Ichimaru's role in the original series. It will start with his childhood, and feature the days he spent with the one he would devote his life to protecting: Rangiku Matsumoto. As the story progresses, it will tell of his training and service under the soon-to-be traitor: Sōsuke Aizen. Eventually, as the final chapter nears, the audience will see for who Gin truly is: a snake? Or a dragon?

This will become a non-canon volume addition to the series, and as such, will feature fan-made characters.