Chapter 1

Oh, hey, Yoruichi!

What a coincidence, Ichigo.

It's rare to see you out like this. What are you doing here?

Is it weird for a cat to take a walk?

I should ask you what you're doing looking like that.

I just took care of a Hollow nearby.

Good to hear you're working hard.

I guess... But I've been able to defeat most Hollows with just one blow recently, so it doesn't feel like much of a challenge lately.

Maybe I've gotten too strong, you know?

Oh? You sound pretty confident in your powers.

Kinda.

Anyway, I'm starting to get hungry so I'm gonna head home now.

Be careful not to get run over by cars. You're hard to see at night.

............

So yeah, that's what he said.

Well, well... It seems things are becoming a little dull for Ichigo.

So here's an idea. I was thinking of doing some sort of event for him.

I'm pretty free with my time right now too.

I see. You're just trying to use him as a reason to do something because you're bored.

And what if I am? Is that a problem?

I never said that. I'm rather free with my time as well. Think I can join you on that idea of yours?

Kisuke. You're an evil one. I like that.

Oh, please. I'm not as bad as you.

So... Why did I get brought back to the Soul Society again?

You seemed like you were bored, so I prepared a special place for you to do some training.

I never said I was bored! I actually have other things to do as a normal high school student too!

Oh, calm down. There are quite a few people who want to see your skills as a Substitute Soul Reaper.

Follow me.

Hey there! How's it going?

Mr. Urahara!

I was wondering if we could do a quick battle, me and you. Think of it as warm-up exercise.

I want to see how much stronger you've become.

Come now. No holding back!

Wow, you've got quite the skills! Amazing, Ichigo!

Please, Mr. Urahara. You were totally going easy on me.

No, no! I actually put quite a bit of effort in there.

Now you're just mocking me again. When will I ever get to fight you seriously?

I'm really just your warm-up for today.

There are many people who want to fight you. Go along. You better hurry.

(I only have a bad feeling about this...)