The Heart is a Muscle
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Those darn ryoka have gone back to the World of the Living, and everything is back to normal. Except Rukia still doesn't have her powers back, her brother has put her on house arrest, and assigned his dumb lieutenant to watch over her. Can Renji help her restore her zanpakuto and maybe their friendship as well?
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- Part 1 of The Heart is a Muscle
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The Advance Team mission goes to hell almost immediately, and Rukia and Renji wrestle with all they stand to lose.
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- Part 2 of The Heart is a Muscle
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Awaiting judgment on charges of desertion for going to Hueco Mundo, Rukia and Renji have been detailed to the Onmitsukidou for an undercover mission in the World of the Living. Now, they're chasing down incorporeal monsters, pretending to be humans, managing restless zanpakutou spirits, and trying to live together under the same roof.
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- Part 3 of The Heart is a Muscle
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For forty years, Kuchiki Rukia has dreamed of a seated position in Squad 13. It turns out that all she had to do was help one teen Substitute Shinigami storm Hueco Mundo and defeat Aizen, because now the Head Captain wants her to take the Lieutenant’s Exam. She’s having trouble finding time to study, though, between an emotionally constipated brother who’s finally ready to have a relationship, her own insecurities, an old grudge match coming home to roost, and a very helpful best friend that she just might be in love with.
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- Part 4 of The Heart is a Muscle
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Byakuya has not, historically, been the best brother in Soul Society. He’s improving, though! His latest idea is to throw a fancy party to celebrate Rukia’s promotion to vice-captain, even if it means a week-long visit from his insufferable grandfather. Fortunately for Byakuya, his lovely sister and his loyal lieutenant have no intention of letting him go through it on his own.
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- Part 5 of The Heart is a Muscle
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Long ago in Inuzuri, Abarai Renji broke his arm. It healed. At least the bones did. His kidou ducts have never been the same. Now that Renji's finally having the surgery to get them corrected, Rukia is determined to make sure he gets the love and care he deserves during his recovery-- whether he wants it or not.
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- Part 6 of The Heart is a Muscle
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Renji and Rukia are really, really close to bankai. They just have one thing left to do... talk about their feelings.
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- Part 7 of The Heart is a Muscle