Chapter 5: Criminal Caught?!

Ryujin Jakka fits that description much closer than me, don't you think?

Hold it! No way! That's impossible! Right, Momo?!

Y-Yeah, Renji! Geez, Tobiume, don't say such silly things!

Why are you two panicking so badly? Is it because it's the Head Captain's Zanpakuto?

Of course it is!

But think about it. Knowing how big those flames are, it'd probably be more than just arson if that was the case.

He's right. That idea is way too farfetched.

What was that?!

It's a pillar of fire.

Hey, Renji. Isn't that the direction of...?

The Squad 1 barracks! I knew it!

Knew what?! Stop! I'm telling you!

That Ryujin Jakka... Let it be known, the first strike wins. Scatter...

Like we'd let you!!!

All right, enough! You've gone too far!

Nonsense. Look, I've solved the case of the strange fires and... Huh?

Hey, uh... I don't think this was a fire.

It says something over there. "Under construction"...?

Oh yeah. I was told there was a construction project behind the Squad 1 barracks for their stone sauna.

What is the meaning of this?

Uh-oh...

What is everyone doing here? If you have a good excuse for your actions, then speak now.

Hahaha! Who would even think to accuse Ryujin Jakka? Boy, do those Zanpakuto come up with the funniest ideas.

Shunsui, you're laughing way too hard.

Well, at least Captain Kuchiki captured the real Sword Beast culprit and solved that case shortly after.

We can all get a little laugh out of it and let them off the hook.

I doubt Lieutenant Abarai found it funny after having to write up an apology letter and an explanation of the whole story.

I can't blame him.

Just like we have our strong bonds with our Zanpakuto, our master is closely bonded with his as well.

We might not know what Ryujin Jakka is thinking, but there's nothing to doubt in their relationship.

That is absolutely correct.

Ryujin Jakka has always been there to help me through times of need.

When I cooked rice, when I was cold, when I baked potatoes...

To think Ryujin Jakka would cause any trouble is completely out of the question.

The whole incident aside...

...maybe the reason Ryujin Jakka took part in the rebellion was because he didn't want to do any more mundane chores.

Shh. Don't say that out loud, Shunsui.