Chapter 3: Observable Growth

I was so close to capturing them, but the two of them are gone again.

But I still sense their presence.

I will do my best to capture them next time!

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

Oh? There's a different Arrancar!

Wha...? Who are you? I'll crush you like an ant.

I'm Hikone Ubuginu! You want to crush me? That's amazing!

However, I don't think you can do that.

I will defeat you to prove that I'm stronger! That will take me another step closer to being king!

This makes me so happy!

What? You? Defeat me?

Yes! For I will become the king of Hueco Mundo!

And to do that, I was told by Lord Tokinada to beat everyone up until they accept it!

You're getting on my nerves.

Huh? Did I say anything that would offend you?

Anger me more!

I'll use that pent up power to kill you, you little maggot!

This is nice. You're so irritating.

This is amazing! You get happy when you're irritated? Then I'll irritate you some more!

Heh... Hehehehehe.

You won't escape here alive.

Huh...?!

Hikone.

You called for me, Lord Tokinada?!

Unfortunately, you're out of time. Let's stop for today.

Huh?! B-But I was not able to meet your expectations, Lord Tokinada.

No, that is not true. You did more than I expected, Hikone.

I wanted to watch some more, but it appears that I will be in danger if you are not by my side.

That is no good! I will return immediately!

Hey, you better not be playing around.

Setting aside his brute strength, his battle experience is still inferior to the Arrancars. However, I'm glad he's maturing quite nicely.

What do you think?

Well...

I believe that as he is both a Soul Reaper and a human, he is in a vulnerable state. He may easily take a turn for the worse.

However, that is exactly why he is maturing the way you want, Lord Tokinada.