Vash, along with the great Captains of the Gotei 13, have gone on haitas.
The Gotei 13 has been through much trouble, having few captains and few worthy shiningami.
The story of Vash's disappearance: Vash, the Vizard leader, suddenly disappeared one day, without a word of good bye...
It turns out Vash's age caught up with him. He collapsed in the middle of nowhere, being found by a mysterious girl.
Vash, still being unconscious, and almost dead, was awoken by the girl.
When he awoke he felt like a whole new person.
The girl was reavealed to be the first captain of squad 4.
She reversed his aging process, thus making his body as fit as it ever was.
Vash, being very greatful, asked if he could do anything for her, even though anything he does will never amount for what she has done for him.
She told Vash these words "You are my hope, the hope that will bring a new world, the hope that will vanquish evil, the hope that all will look to, and the hope that will never fade"
She always keeps an eye on Vash, aiding him when needed.
After story:Vash makes his long journey back to the Seretei
He encounters many foes, but also making many allies.
Current story:Vash arrives at seretei, being gone for so long, barely anybody recognizes him.
Thus the story of Vash continues!
(heres the link guys~
http://www.gaiaonline.com/guilds/viewforum.php?f=599929)