Chapter 4: Fire Users

All right, enough playing around.

There's no mistake about it. The culprit is a Sword Beast.

We're pretty sure about that too. We even have witnesses.

Considering the incidents were fires, the Zanpakuto probably had some sort of fire-related ability.

In which case, it would make sense to assume that the Sword Beast was formerly the Zanpakuto of a Seat Officer who passed away.

Maybe you should check with the squad rosters. You might be able to find some information there.

You're right.

I've got it. The culprit is Tobiume.

Were you even listening to what they said?!

Of course I was listening, and that's why I came to my conclusion. A Zanpakuto with fire abilities is the culprit.

The point was that it's NOT a Zanpakuto!

Renji! Do something about this guy, will you?

I wish someone would do something about him too!

Senbonzakura's already gone. Shouldn't you follow him?

I bet he's going to piss her off so bad. And I know women are scary when they get mad. I don't want to go.

There's no time to complain right now! Things are gonna get worse if we don't go!

I think we're already too late.

No, I'm not dissatisfied with Momo anymore. Yes, I am doing quite fine. And no, I do not have any stress!

And now that Muramasa's mind control is gone, do you really think I would do anything to make Momo sad?

How dare you suspect me of such thoughtless behavior! I thought you to be better than that!

Calm down, Tobiume.

I know it's upsetting to be accused out of nowhere, but we need to talk this over first.

I can't let this one slide, Momo!

I demand an apology from Senbonzakura for shaming both me and my master!

Stop it!!!

Let me go! Do all of you suspect me and Momo too?!

No one's saying that, right Renji?

Yeah. Senbonzakura's the only one.

I knew it. Why you...

That's enough, Tobiume.

You have the chance to talk right now. Let's make use of this opportunity to come to an understanding, okay?

If you insist, Master.

First, I demand a full, intricate explanation of why I'm being accused.

I'm not the only Zanpakuto with fire abilities.

And let's not forget there's a Zanpakuto who never revealed their intentions to us either.

That's right! How could I have forgotten? It completely slipped my mind.

Huh? What? I'm not following. Who are you guys talking about?

Hey, don't you think that's a bit of a stretch?

Uh, Tobiume... You're just joking, right?