Chapter 2

Oh, looks like we've already reached one of those checkpoints!

Hyaaah!

Whoa! This is quite a brawl we have here.

Multiple teams have been formed of members from various squads.

Some excel in offense, while others are skilled in disruption. Each team will make use of their expertise to obstruct your path.

Hmm... Then sizing up opponents quickly will be crucial. Can we form our own temporary teams too?

There aren't any rules that expressly forbid it.

Then that means we can do it!

So, how about we work together to get through here?

I'll show 'em what real training gets you!

Rrraaahhh!

Gaaahhh!

Those guys taking on Tetsuzaemon are having a rough go of it, huh?

He's obviously trained his swordsmanship, martial arts, and Kido in a balanced fashion. His opponents can't lay a finger on him.

Hrrraaah!

Look, a path has opened in front of Tetsuzaemon! Let's bust through!

Whoa there! This team has a lot of members from Squad 2!

Tch, they're not just fast, their attacks have no regular pattern. I can't find the right moment to strike back!

Bakudo 30: Shitotsusansen!

Wahhh?!

Bakudo 4: Hainawa!

Gah! It only got my legs?!

Binding specific body parts, eh? That's some pinpoint accuracy!

I'll make an opening here! You two carve a path through over there!

Right! We'll leave these guys to you!

It won't be that easy!

Stealth Force...? Bring it on!

Rahhh! Get the hell outta my way!

Ahhhh!

Now that's a powerful technique!

I'm glad that he made use of the opening I created, but don't you think he overdid it a little?

After being trounced that spectacularly, they won't be able to offer much resistance.

Hyaaah!

Still, it's satisfying to watch someone punch through using only a single Zanpakuto.

It's his strength and self-assurance that lets him put on such a good show.

You should learn from his example and have a little more confidence in yourself.

I-I understand what you mean, but how am I ever going to have as much confidence as that guy?!