Chapter 1: Martial Arts in the Human World

All right, let's get going!

Huh? Are you still looking around at school clubs?

I am, but I've also been looking at activities outside of the clubs as well.

Which club are you going to today, Rukia?

Actually, I'm not visiting any clubs today. I'm planning to do martial arts training with Chad at the park.

Yeah.

That sounds fun! Can I come along?

Of course, join if you wish.

Ichigo, what are you doing? Are you ready yet?

I'm going too?

Daily training can make all the difference in the heat of the moment. You must stay diligent in your training as a Substitute Soul Reaper.

Now, come!

How was that?

Pretty good. You have the skills.

That was amazing! It was like watching professionals spar in a dojo!

Looks to me like you're strong enough already.

You fool! Didn't I tell you earlier? We must polish our skills on a daily basis to be able to make full use of our powers when the time comes.

Well, you're right, but...

Hm? Ichigo!

I know!

It's close.

Let's go!

Oh, hey. Where are you guys going?

Hime! I thought we went our separate ways but here we are together again! This has to be fate!

Tatsuki?! And Chizuru!

So, Hime. Now that we're reunited, how about we slip away and go have a little fun?

Oww!

Quit it! Orihime, you were on your way somewhere, weren't you? Just ignore her and get going.

Aww, can we come along then?

I'll go anywhere if it's with you, Hime! So, where are we going? A new date spot?

Well, um... You see, uh...

Ichigo, what should we do?

The Hollow's Spiritual Pressure is getting closer. We have to go.

Orihime, you can go ahead with the two of them. We forgot something back at school so we're gonna go grab it real quick!

Oh, sure! No problem!

What did you forget? Hey, Ichigo?!

Looks like we've taken care of all of them.

Yeah, I don't feel any other Spiritual Pressures. That should be it.

Then we should hurry back to meet with Orihime.

We did kind of force our way out of there. Come on, let's go.

Right!