Another Hyorinmaru: Chapter 3

Wait, this is...

This is Sokyoku Hill. You're witnessing the incredible power of the Ouin.

Whoever masters the Ouin is empowered with the ability to transport any type of matter to other dimensions, regardless of space and time.

You see, with the Ouin's awesome power, not only can we be transported through space to a different physical location...

...but I can also move attacks to another dimension, and I can even reverse any of my wounds to a time before I was injured.

Now I see! So, that's how you're still alive!

Yes. Somehow, my fading soul was bathed in the light of the Ouin, transporting it to Hueco Mundo and resurrecting me.

Ever since that fateful day, I've spent every waking moment searching for the power of the Ouin. Now, finally, I'll have my revenge on the Seireitei!

Toshiro, cut this in two. I know your Bankai has the power.

Cut it? Kusaka, why?

Because once you have cut the Ouin, everything will be purified.

Hahahahahaha!!!

Ngh...

Now's the time. Let's teach these arrogant fools a lesson! For all their hatred! For all the suffering we've endured! This is our revenge!

Seize them, immediately!

Getsugatensho!

Stop! You act so smart, but the only way you can solve a problem is to fight!

There's not one among you who really wants to kill Toshiro, is there?! And even if it is an order, shouldn't you think twice before you draw your sword against your friend?!

You're just wasting our time! If you keep resisting us, you'll have to die as well!

Hold it!

So, you're still alive, Sojiro Kusaka.

You really thought you'd killed me off, huh? Sorry.

I take it the Ouin is what brought you back to life. And you have been resurrected and given a second chance in Hueco Mundo.

Yes, and now I'm back to stay. The Ouin gave me life, and now that I've returned, I shall use the Ouin to take my place as the king of the Soul Society!

You want to be king of the Soul Society?! Such arrogance.

Maybe you're right, because if anyone knows about arrogance, it's you, old man. Let this be a lesson!

Hnngh!

Gah!

Captain, nooo!

Stay back, Rangiku! This is my fight.

What's the meaning of this, Toshiro? They're the ones you should fight!

You're evil, and it was never my intention to be on your side.

If Toshiro didn't betray the 13 Court Guard Squads, then why did he desert his post?

And why did he attack us when we tried to arrest Kusaka?!

You want to fight me? Killing me once wasn't enough for you?!

I'm just trying to make amends for the mistakes that I've made.

What mistakes are you talking about? You think killing me will purify your soul?!

I think I understand. Kusaka was once a noble man and swore his loyalty to the Soul Society.

If it weren't for the twin Zanpakuto, he may have been a great Soul Reaper. But because of that duel with Captain Hitsugaya, he not only lost Hyorinmaru, but his life, and his honor.

And since Toshiro had attained everything Kusaka had wanted by becoming a Soul Reaper captain, he couldn't bear the thought of destroying him again. It was too painful.

You're right. So now, Toshiro blames himself for everything that's happened.

Seeing Kusaka again must have been devastating. He was so wracked with guilt that he deserted his post and went after him in an attempt to settle things...

...knowing full well that he would be accused of treason and it could cost him his life.

So, you knew all along that it would come to this?

Of course.

I see. I thought you were more intelligent than that, but I guess I was wrong. I'll just have to do this myself!

Answer to me, Ouin!

Don't do this!

Until now, I was unable to open the Ouin with the power of my Bankai. But that's changed. Now, I can do it!

Haaah!