2-5 Doubt/No Doubt

Speaking of the Royal Palace incident, you guys pulled off a stunt, Kugo and Tsukishima!

From what I heard, you jumped right over us and went straight to Ichigo! How'd you do that?! It's cheating!

Yeah, we moved directly to his location using Yukio and Riruka's abilities.

We had to squeeze through some pretty tight spots on our end too, you know?

Who are Yukio and Riruka?

Oh, they're friends of ours back in the world of the living. Unlike us, they're still alive, but they came over to this side just to help Ichigo.

You helped Ichigo?

Will you wipe that glum look off your face? We're trying to enjoy our drinks here. Didn't I already tell you?

Both Ganju and I accept these freeloaders for who they are. Even if they stab us in the back, I'll have no one to blame but myself.

But these guys are...!

Jushiro knew about it too.

What?

Well, not that there's any way to prove it anymore.

Hold on. So you mean you saw Captain Ukitake too, Kugo?

I didn't see him. To be honest, I didn't even consider it until I started living here.

So you feel different about it now?

I can't say for sure. Even if I'd met him, we might've ended up trying to kill each other.

I still don't get it. Why are you so adamant about...?

Never mind, it's like you said. I don't know anything. That's why I want to know. So tell me.

What did the Soul Reapers do to you when you were a Substitute Soul Reaper?

Huh, impressive. I guess you've at least got enough cool to be lieutenant.