Chapter 3: The Hostility Lurking in the Forest

The atmosphere in the forest has been agitated because of the intruders, I imagine.

They're not alone out here. It appears Ashido's around as well.

Hey, forget him! Looks like we've caught something better.

I see, friends of the intruders.

Leave us alone! What do you plan to do with us?!

Hmph. You'll know soon enough. Alright, go out there and find those intruders!

The fight took place here.

It's Ichigo. I'm sure of it. But where are they?

Rukia, get back!

Gillians, now!

What?!

(He can control the Menos?!)

So, how do we fight them?

Don't waste time on the Menos! Just stay there.

Now, fire!

Ashido!

(He never even used a Bankai. His strength is impressive.)

What was that guy?

An Adjuchas, the second highest ranking Menos. They're superior to Gillians.

Is this the first time you've seen one?

As a matter of fact, it was.

So Adjuchas have control over the Gillians? That's a surprise.

It happened recently. They've only been around for a short time.

Huh?

Tell me. What happened in the Soul Society?

The strength of the Hollows has been changing, and not for the better. And now, you and other Soul Reapers have shown up.

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

What happened?

We've had some trouble. The Soul Society isn't united.

And lately, some terrible events have occurred there.

Hmph, I see.

Your friends must have moved on. Let's go find them.

Yeah. Thanks.