Rukia's Special Training: The Basics

Alright, let's begin. This is your Anti-Hollow Combat Skills Course.

What's this about?

It's a Soul Reaper's duty to find and defeat Hollows before they do any harm to humans.

And now, Ichigo, it's your duty as well, since you're now a Substitute Soul Reaper.

In order to save others, you have to fight. You need a way to survive.

I thought you could use a little lecture to gain some knowledge to go with what you already understand. I'm sure it'd be useful to you in the fights to come.

Oh yeah? Well, that's pretty kind of you.

Don't worry about it. I just don't want you dying on me, that's all.

(That's right. I have her Soul Reaper powers now.)

I'm not all that interested in the Soul Reaper duties and whatnot, but I get that it's not a good idea to leave those Hollows around.

I don't want to see people getting hurt right in front of me anymore.

I understand. You are human, after all. That's fine for now.

Well, shall we begin?

The biggest button on the right of the screen is your Normal Attack button.

Just tap it to attack. I think I told you about this before.

Yeah. Though, I have to admit it gets pretty annoying having to tap it so often.

Worry not. Just tap and hold the button to deal multiple attacks one after another.

Normal Attacks are the basic attacks. Once you understand the direction and the characteristics of the attacks, I'm sure you'll be able to use them effectively.

So, you're telling me to just get used to it.

Yeah. But don't think it's that easy. Hollows will attack you too, as I'm sure you're aware.

That's when it becomes important to dodge.

When you want to dodge an attack, just flick in the direction you want to move to. In other words, a quick swipe of your finger will let you dodge.

You can do this while you're attacking. However, keep in mind that if you keep your finger on the screen for too long, it becomes a slide, and if you don't touch the screen for long enough, it becomes a tap.

You might need to practice a bit until you get used to it, but if you're having trouble, pay attention to how you're touching the screen.

So, that's about it for the basics of the basics: attacking and dodging.

Do you have any sort of information about Hollows?

Hmm. Good point. Let me talk a little bit about Hollows.

Hollows are evil spirits who attack people in this world of the living. They mainly feed off of human souls.

Just as we are individuals among humans, or in my case, Soul Reapers, Hollows exist as unique individuals as well.

So each Hollow can have different looks, different strengths, and different attack patterns.

I guess you're right. The Hollows I've seen were all different. There's ones that talk, too.

Do Hollows have any weaknesses or anything?

We'll have to talk about Attributes for that. Right now, we're only going to talk about the basic stuff.

I'll explain Attributes in detail next time.

Well, I suppose you want to know a little more, so let me give you a tip.

You've seen those wooden boxes while you're fighting, right?

Hmm. Oh, yeah. I see them once in a while. Aren't they just boxes?

You'll find Coins and Crystals in those wooden boxes, and sometimes Soul Bombs that you can use for Special Moves.

Oh, really? So they contain some good stuff for fighting?

That's right. Whenever you find one of those boxes, try attacking it.

*Beep Beep Beep*

Huh? What's going on?

Ah, good timing. We've got orders from the Soul Society!

We need to get rid of some Hollows. Keep in mind what I just taught you.

Alright! Let's get a move on!

You know, for being new to this fighting stuff, I think I'm doing pretty good.

But uh... Where is this Hollow that we're supposed to fight?

Ah. It seems you're not as skilled in sensing Spiritual Pressure.

Sensing Spiritual Pressure?

You see, the Spiritual Pressure that humans, Soul Reapers, and Hollows have are all quite different.

People who are good at sensing and identifying Spiritual Pressure can even figure out what kind of situation that person is in from far away. It's usually just a general idea though.

That sounds pretty useful.

Let's not forget there's this one person with really strong Spiritual Pressure who can't control it at all. Having that around really makes sensing others' powers difficult.

You trying to pick a fight with me?

Calm down. I can sense the location of the Hollow, plus it shows up on my map. It's not a problem right now.

The Hollow in question is right up ahead. Don't let your guard down.

Yeah! That was the Hollow you got the orders from the Soul Society for, right?

That's right. Good job, Ichigo.

The Normal Attacks and dodging that I taught you earlier are the most basic moves in battle.

Move to a position that gives you the most advantage when you're dealing your attack, but make sure to dodge when you have to.

We'll continue with the lecture after a quick break.

Wait. You mean there's more?

Hollows aren't all that easy to beat. You need to know more than just the basics. You should be thankful I'm even giving you a break.

Yeah, yeah. Thanks, I guess.

You must be thirsty after that bit of exercise. Do you want something to drink?

Oh, that's nice of you. Can you get me a sports drink or something? Wait, what's that hand for? What do you want from me?

You think I carry around money I can use in the world of the living? Give me some cash so that I can go buy something for you.

So I'm paying?!

Fine... Here.

Alright, just wait right there.

Say, Ichigo. Which ones are the vending machines that you can get drinks from?

Oh, forget it. I'll go get it myself.