6-1 The Sword Beasts Appear

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Hey, look! It's the Captain! He's here!

How come you're not going over to say hi to him?

I'm fine right here. I've dealt with him plenty. It's time for everybody else to have a chance.

Maybe so. But the fact is they look all tense and uneasy around him.

It's understandable. He's not usually this open. I never thought he'd let us use his house for a garden party.

Well, the battles with the Zanpakuto left everyone completely exhausted.

It's my brother's way of trying to help the squads to relax. You should be grateful he cares!

Calm down, there.

Lieutenant, will you join us? It's getting awkward over here.

Hm?

Well, that was annoying. Renji wasn't even listening to me! Unbelievable.

Ahhhhh!

Huh?

Hey, that's enough! Who are you and what do you want?!

Grahhhh!

(I'm unarmed!)

Tsuginomai, Hakuren!

Be careful, Sode No Shirayuki!

Grrrrowl!

You're not getting away.

I told you before, you're not getting away.

Somenomai...

Watch out!

Are you all right, Sode No Shirayuki?

Completely unharmed, Sir Senbonzakura. And you, are you all right, Lady Rukia?

Uh... Ah... Uh... I don't understand. I thought you both returned to being swords!

What are you talking about?

As far as I can recall, neither of us ever made such a promise to you.

I suppose that's true, but...

You shouldn't blame us for your own false assumptions.

Wait a minute!

What is this commotion about?

Ah, good day to you, Sir Byakuya.

Explain.