Chapter 2

Renji! Lieutenant Iba!

Rukia! You headed to the Sokyoku?

Of course. There's no way Spiritual Pressure should be spiking there.

And what's more, the transmission was cut short. Captain Ukitake ordered us to hurry straight there.

Are you doing the same?

No, Tetsuzaemon and I were just heading to check on Squad 11.

A strange Spiritual Pressure... I just hope it's not Ryoka again.

No point in mulling it over. Let's move.

Hm? What are you all doing here?

We just received orders to investigate an unusual increase in Spiritual Pressure.

Oh, is that right? Go ahead, then!

Captain Kyoraku, what are you doing here?

You just saw off Squad 11. Did you come here straight after?

I guess so. Well, if you're asking what I'm up to, I'm not sure I can answer you.

I just got here. I'm as confused as you are.

You too, right, Jushiro?

Yeah.

Captain Ukitake?! Shouldn't you be at the barracks?

We'll talk later, Rukia.

Oh, sheesh. Hello there.

You brats should know you can't give me the slip!

Huh? Head Captain?!

I've no intention of explaining myself to a bunch of children! If you all want to come at me at once, so be it!

Shunsui, Jushiro, draw your swords!

You're as full of vigor as ever, I see.

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Still thinking you can resolve this peacefully, are you? Well, if you won't make the first move, I will!