Chapter 2

Please, Captain! Please reconsider!

I'm determined to make "Investigating the Secret of Captain Muguruma's Bankai" the special feature in the next Seireitei Bulletin!

Don't make me repeat myself.

But if people knew of your true power, Captain, it would help to shut up those court guards who harbor doubts about your return!

That sort of thing requires actions, not words. My Bankai is no spectacle to be shown off.

I do trust you, Captain, but I can more efficiently inform them of your power with the Seireitei Bulletin!

In particular, about how your Bankai relies on Hakuda techniques.

And how that means that handling your Zanpakuto requires much greater physical ability compared to the other court guards.

I want to make sure everyone knows how incredible you are in the way you take advantage of your unique Zanpakuto and Bankai!

Shuhei. I appreciate the thought, but I have no interest in being featured.

But, Captain!

Badgering me about it will only sour my mood, you know.

Excuse me!

Hey there. What is it?

Lieutenant Kuchiki of Squad 13 has just returned, along with Ichigo Kurosaki.

Ichigo?