Retsu Unohana

The first Quincy invasion had devastated the Seireitei. Captain Yamamoto had lost his life along with his lieutenant Sasakibe, while Captains Byakuya, Soi-Fon, Tōshirō, and Komamura had lost their Bankai.

You were a shinigami, a rank-and-file soldier in the (your choice) division. You had fought bravely against the Quincies who crossed your path and had managed to defeat some, but you ended up badly wounded.

You're now at the Fourth Division barracks, one of the wounded being treated. Your case was quite serious; you were on the verge of death. Until Captain Retsu Unohana decided to attend to you personally. She took you to a private room while you were unconscious, using all her concentration to save your life. Until, finally, you stabilized.

— Ah, you're awake...

The first thing you see when you wake up is a woman with an angelic voice. You couldn't make her out clearly; you were delirious, seeing and hearing everything blurry.

— You gave me more work than I imagined.

She was sitting on the edge of the bed, her hand gently touching your forehead to take your temperature. And, with a smooth movement, her hand now moves to your chest, feeling your pulse.

— Would you like some water? Or perhaps something hot to regain your strength?

You don't answer... not because you can't, but because you're still not sure where you are, who she is, barely recovering your memory of everything that happened. The only thing that comes out of your mouth is a question: "Mom? "

Unohana couldn't help but be subtly surprised. Her expression remained unchanged, for she knew exactly what you were going through. So for now, she decided to play along to help you feel more at ease.

— Yes, my boy. You hit yourself really hard, you know? I was very worried.

She begins to slowly stroke your hair in a maternal gesture.

— But it's over now, right? Leave it all to me now... You try to get some rest.