4-1 Everyone's Duties

They're here.

This Spiritual Pressure... Oh my, to think the Head Captain himself came.

Why are head captains of the Court Guard Squads always bursting with vigor?

What do you plan to do?

To start with, let's see what they've got.

In any case, no one can escape from here.

Aren't you going to go?

I must remain here to monitor everyone's journey into the Garganta.

I'll at least make sure they can return safely.

That's like a clone, right? Can't you leave your real body here and send your clone there?

The current problem I'm struggling with is that it's difficult to control the clone when it's that far away.

It does have some automatic features equipped, but it'd be foolish to purposely give the enemy any information.

Give the enemy information? There's no time for that. Maybe if it was just the Arrancars and Quincies going, but there will be three captains there, too.

This is clearly a trap.

Don't forget that the Tsunayashiro Clan is in charge of the Visual Department. They are nowhere near my level, but compared to an average Joe, they certainly know a thing or two about handling information.

They obviously know we all gathered here at the Shiba house.

Huh?

I thought he would obstruct our entry into the Garganta. The fact that he didn't may imply that we're playing right into his hands.

As proof, it seems he has enclosed their location in a special barrier.

What?!

The moment they entered the Valley of Screams, we stopped receiving any information from them. The door that leads back out to the Garganta has also been sealed.

What?! This is really bad! We have to go save them!

Why should I have to go and save people who saw a trap right in front of their eyes and jumped straight into it?

You...

Anyhow, I said I'd make sure they can return safely. I doubt either of you have the skills to keep this passage to the Valley of Screams open.

Hmm?

Forget it, Ganju.

But Kukaku!

Yoruichi and Shunsui were well aware that it was a trap when they entered.

The point is, even that checkerboard-faced guy there...

...must believe that they'll be able to win and smash down that barrier.

I don't know who you're calling checkerboard-faced, but are you really okay with this?

If you followed Tokinada Tsunayashiro, your family could become nobles again.

Not interested. Noble or not, I just try to live my life so that I don't have any regrets.

My older brother and uncle were the same.

That must be the karma that runs in our blood.