Chapter 3: Dangerous Insect Gathering

Come now. Over here.

Yaaay!

An ecological observation report, hm? It's quite an interesting idea.

You look like you're having fun, Mayurin!

Hmph. I thought it'd be another nuisance, but I don't mind doing an assignment like this.

Please, take this insect cage.

Thanks, Nem-Nem! Hehe! I'm gonna catch so many!

This path should lead us to our destination.

Don't lag behind now!

W-Wait for me!

Er, how come I have to go insect hunting with Captain Kurotsuchi? Why did Squad 4 and Squad 12 end up with the same task?

Catching insects, huh? I followed in hopes of having something to write about, but I don't remember there being any insect habitats up ahead.

Ah, I believe it should be around this area.

I don't see any bugs.

Th-Then maybe we should head back.

Roaaaaarrr!!!

Ahh!!! A H-H-Hollow!!!

We're here to catch that.

That's no insect!

To me, it's pretty much the same.

Hahaha! Wait up!

Ah, I guess it was worth the patience. After nagging at me to come with us, at least she's making herself useful.

You too! Now, go on! What do you think I brought you for?

Whaaat? This is torture!

Yay! Look, look! I caught it!

*Whimper* At least I'm alive.

No real damage, in good condition... Perfect.

The anesthetic has been injected. It's ready for transport.

S-So, I can go home now, right?

Alright, now on to our next one.

N-Next?! I thought you said we came to capture this Hollow!

Don't be stupid. Did you really think there would only be one test subject?

There's a nest of them over there. You're going in to lure them out.

What?! I can't possibly go into its nest!

My Zanpakuto isn't meant for fighting! I barely managed to fight the last one with Kido!

Yap, yap, yap. Hurry up and get going.

Ahhhhhhh!!!

I'm coming too!

Nemu, while they're capturing our new subjects, we will proceed with the analysis on this one.

Yes, Master Mayuri.

Hmm.

Should I go and help Hanataro?