Bleach (BLEACH)

The Zanpakuto. Its unique shape and abilities are defined by its Soul Reaper.

The Soul Reaper is able to harness the power of the Zanpakuto by learning its name and forming a

synergistic unit.

The Zanpakuto is born with its Soul Reaper and dies with its Soul Reaper.

That is the existence of a Zanpakuto.

Hey.

How long are we gonna have to stick around this place anyway? I'm so freakin' bored here.

Eh, I'm gonna take a look outside.

Not a good idea.

Huh?

It's too soon. Not everyone has arrived as of yet.

Everyone who?

How many more are coming?

Well, I can't be sure, exactly.

Aw, who cares about our numbers? In fact, why don't I go out there and handle this myself!

Shut up. Rushing into things is foolish.

You said it! An impatient man is so unattractive.

Huh?

Welcome back.

I have brought us a new friend. Look after him.

Hey, that guy's pretty good looking.

Be straight with me, how long are we gonna be stuck down here waiting?

You'll have to bear it a bit longer.

The rest of our comrades will be joining us very soon.

Aw, come on!

The era of the Soul Reaper is coming to an end.

Ichigo.

Can you hear it, Ichigo?

Hold on. Why am I---

Ichigo!

Huh?

Surely you are able to hear it, Ichigo.

What, your voice? Of course I hear it.

No, Ichigo, that is not what I mean.

Huh?

Sorry, I don't hear anything other than you.

What're you talking about?

Forget about it.

What? No, I can't forget about it now.

Listen, Old Man! Hey! Answer me!

Roar, Zabimaru!

Scatter, Senbonzakura.

Lieutenant!

Ban-kai!

Whoa.

Hihio, Zabimaru!

Heh!

You haven't forgotten, have you?

When Senbonzakura is controlled directly by my hands, it has twice the speed.

Your slow Bankai is no match for it.

Here I come.

Hear my voice.

Now, Hikotsu Taiho!

Look at that. You used your Bankai?

Captain? Is something wrong?

No.

Captain? Huh?

Wow fellas, that was quite the sparring session.

Yes Lieutenant Abarai, your skills have improved.

Oh have they? Thank you.

Um, Captain?

That will be all for today.

Uh, yes sir. I appreciate the opportunity.

Byakuya?

Please excuse me.

Wonder what's eating that guy.

Hyorinmaru!

What's the matter?

What was that about?

Hyorinmaru.

Just come on out already!

Agh! Rangiku!

Get out here, Haineko! Are you seriously ignoring me?! You think that I'll just take this from you?!

You better watch yourself!

Hey.

Are you even listening?! That's it, I'm mad.

You are lazy, moody and a brat! What a useless Zanpakuto! Whoever forged you was--

Rangiku!

What's the yelling about, huh?

Hey don't scare me like that. I was just having a friendly chat with my Zanpakuto.

That was a chat?

Excuse me.

Hello there, Rangiku. Shiro.

Momo? Isane?

Why do you always refuse to call me Captain?

What brings you girls around here?

Thi does. It's a special notice announcing a lieutenants meeting.

Oh, thanks!

Something wrong, Shiro?

You two... don't you have somewhere to be!?

R-Rangiku!

Uh, what were you doing in here?

Ohh. Just talking to my Zanpakuto.

Our enemies are getting more crafty all the time. So we have to hone our skills too.

And yet that silly Haineko! She just refuses to manifest.

I'm telling you, she can be so lame.

Oh! You really shouldn't badmouth your Zanpakuto like that.

You must be more forgiving towards it.

When I was at my lowest point, Tobiume was so concerned about me.

That's when I realized... No matter what happens, I am never alone!!

So you're telling me you even drive your Zanpakuto crazy?

Umm... Speaking of Zanpakuto problems...

My Itegumo has also been slow to respond the past two or three days.

Yours too, Isane?!

Yes. And this has never happened before.

You're lucky it's just this once! With Haineko, it's been constant.

It's the first time, that's what concerns me!

Um, Toshiro? Where are you going?

Where do you think? I'm still on duty.

Oh! But we brought over some sweet baked bean desserts that we got from Captain Unohana.

Let's have a tea break, Captain. They are your favorite treats!

Captain?!

So strange.

What does this mean?

Well. This is it. We've reached our destination.

Let's get started! Come on!

Reveal yourself.

Who's out there?!

An urgent summons?

What could be going on at this hour of the night?

What the...?

We're all being summoned? Captain!