Chapter 4

(Shuhei's calling for me. Does Captain Soi Fon need help with something else?)

Hey, thanks for coming! I've been waiting for you!

Goodness, it's--

Sorry for making you come all the way out here, Nanao.

Yoruichi needs your help this time. It's related to what Captain Soi Fon had you help her with before, actually.

She purchased a cat plushie that looked like me, right?

How did you know?!

I just happened to see her happily holding that toy when I was over here, and I came up with something I can do to make her even happier.

Something that can make her even happier?

Why settle for a plushie, you know? Why not have the real deal?

So, I need your help.

This is all a bit too sudden. I don't even know if a concoction for taming cats exists.

That's fine! You've got someone who specializes in that kind of stuff, right?

I-I hope it's not who I'm thinking of.

Yeah, she wants Captain Kurotsuchi's help for this.

And you didn't tell her that's a bad idea?!

I tried, but she wouldn't listen! And, you know, it's for the Seireitei Bulletin! My hands are tied here!

*Sigh*

What are you muttering about? C'mon, let's hustle on over to Squad 12!

You're in need of something for taming cats?

Yeah! Something that'll make them snuggle right up to you!

I'm very busy, you know?

But you can whip something up in no time, right? I mean, you're so smart!

Captain Kurotsuchi doesn't look particularly interested. Can he truly be convinced?

I dunno, but I'm willing to put myself between the two of them if things turn bad!

Hmph, fine.

What? It was that easy?!

I happen to have something on hand that should work to that effect. Using it should make things easier.

Ooh, nice!

(I have a bad feeling about this. There must be something else at play for Captain Kurotsuchi to agree so readily.)

Wait here. Oh, and don't touch anything.

Is it ready?

Sprinkle this seasoning over some cat food and it'll make any cat who eats it purr for you, no matter how rowdy they are.

Nice, thank you! I'll let you know how it goes.

Now leave this place. I've got work to do.