1-3 Beyond One's Strength

Wh-What should we do, Shino?! K-Kisuke's been kidnapped! This must be the end of the world.

Don't be so negative! It's up to us to stay strong during times like this!

Have some guts and stop relying on Kisuke for everything!

B-But, if not for Kisuke, who knows how many times the Soul Society would've been destroyed? That's what the Seireitei Bulletin said!

Shut up! A world propped up by that idiot wouldn't last three days!

What pinhead is writing fake news like that?!

It was me.

Huh? Aren't you Kensei's lieutenant? What are you doing here?

Oh, I was interviewing Kisuke when...

Don't look away! You're thinking you've bumped into an annoying person at an annoying time, aren't you?

Oh, um, maybe...

Don't be honest, idiot! Are you making fun of me?!

Y-Yes, I am!

What?!

C-Captain Hirako said...

If you see her, give her some grief for me, all right?

So that's why!

That stupid fool! Why is he using his power as captain to give orders like that?!

Have your body and Zanpakuto recovered?

Yes, they're fine. Thank you for taking care of me.

I'm sorry. From right under my nose, Kisuke was...

Please don't worry about it. It was his own carelessness that got him kidnapped. That just shows how powerful his opponent was.

From what you've said, it doesn't seem like they plan on harming Kisuke. For now, let's just be thankful that you are safe.

No, once again, I was unable to do anything.

Don't be so hard on yourself.

It's always like this. In times when it matters the most, my power is never enough.

Captain Tosen and Captain Muguruma trained me, but I have nothing to show for it.

Huh? What's your deal? Your pathetic whining ticks me off too, but why do you still call him Captain Tosen?

Are you looking down on Kensei?

No, it's not like that. Captain Muguruma is a fantastic captain. I'm very grateful to him and owe him a lot.

However, Captain Tosen also taught me how to live. He will always be Captain in my heart.

I don't like that defiant attitude of yours. Kensei is way too nice for allowing this.

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