Chapter 1: Manifesting Weapons

They want us to help get rid of the Sword Beasts?

Yeah. They said they're detecting more Spiritual Pressures from Sword Beasts on this side. Renji and Ikkaku are here too.

Well, if that's the case, I'm in.

Chad said he'll come after he's done taking care of some business. Let's meet at Urahara's Shop first.

Okay, I'll be there.

Sword Beasts... Manifested Zanpakuto, huh?

This is delicious! Can I eat this too?

Go ahead. I'll just put it all on Renji's tab.

Stop that!

Oww!

Isn't this place a bit cramped? I hope my feathers don't get dirty sitting here.

They're not even that pretty to begin with. Why don't you take this opportunity to trim them and make them a little more attractive?

What's that supposed to mean?

I agree that it's a little cramped in here though.

I'm sure it is for you. You're way too big.

Well, it sure is lively in here.

It feels that way, doesn't it? Everyone brought their Zanpakuto with them.

Anyway, find yourself a spot and have a seat.

Kisuke, are Zanpakuto the only weapons that were manifested into physical form?

Hmm, as far as I know, yes.

Why do you ask, Uryu? Don't tell me you're jealous.

I simply asked out of curiosity, nothing more.

What if your weapons could manifest too, Uryu? I mean, it's possible, right?

Why would you think that?

I can see my Rikka and talk to them. It can't be something that's limited to only Zanpakuto.

Orihime does have a point.

Well, it wouldn't hurt to try. Why don't you fight someone and see if anything happens?

Uh, why would I need to fight anyone?

You know how it works. New powers usually awaken during a heated battle.

That is so cliché.

Hey, that sounds fun! If it doesn't matter who you're gonna fight, then let me do it!

I've always wanted to fight against a Quincy. I didn't expect I'd get a chance to do it so soon.

Let's do this, Hozukimaru!

Yeah!

Hold on. I never said I wanted to fight or have my weapons manifest!

Anything?

Nothing's changed.

Cheer up, Uryu! I'm sure there has to be another way!

Really, Orihime. It's not like that!

Didn't you all come to the world of the living to defeat the Sword Beasts? You shouldn't be wasting your time doing this!

Don't be shy, Uryu. I know you're actually just envious of them.

I just said it's not like that!