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Hunting a huge Hollow like that at such a young age? And you did it using only your basic Fullbring abilities. How interesting.

It seems Fullbringers use objects from their environment that they're greatly attached to and activate their unique powers.

So then, what item allows you to use your special Fullbring abilities?

The only thing important to me...is Fullbring itself. My father taught me about it, and it saved my life.

It's the only reason I was able to come this far. I don't need anything else.

I don't care about my father, but Fullbring, which my father taught me about, is everything to me.

I see, I see. So this is how you turned out. How amusing.

Who are you? Are you human?

Oh, forgive me for not introducing myself. I am what people in your world would call a god. I am a Soul Reaper.

Your father never mentioned us?

A Substitute Soul Reaper named Kugo is gathering other Fullbringers.

Kugo?

Ha, ha, ha! I wasn't expecting that! So close! Too bad!

It probably would've been better if I was. For you and for Kugo Ginjo.

Who are you?

My name is Tokinada. Tokinada Tsunayashiro.

Tokinada?

Where are your manners, lowly human? You may call me Lord Tokinada.

I'm under house arrest right now, but the world of the living has been so interesting lately that I couldn't resist slipping out.

Well, this just proves how the head house takes no notice of me.

Oh, that's right. You were curious about who I am rather than my name and circumstances.

It's simple. I'm the descendant of the ones who ordered your father to be killed.

What?

Your father is thought to be missing, but he's actually dead.

Feel free to thank me for saving you the time and effort you would waste looking for him.

Or you could cry and shout. That would be entertaining as well.

It'd also be fun if you called me your father's enemy and attacked me.

Would you like to see whether my Kido or your Fullbring is stronger?

I'm not sure I follow. One of your relatives killed my father? Why?

Hmm? Oh, the reason. The reason was...

I could say there was no reason to make it seem like your father died in vain, but I'll give you an honest answer.

It was to recover something. What should have been ours by nature was fused with you and your father's souls.

Huh?

Well, it doesn't matter. What matters most now?

A relative of the hateful enemy who took away your precious, tiny, fishbowl world is standing here right in front of your eyes.

You know my past, too?

Of course. I've been watching you. Hollow elements were hidden on your mother's side as well.

It's rare for there to be two generations of Fullbringers back-to-back, at the same time. I studied you very closely.

So, what will you do? If you want to duel, I'll accept your challenge. Although, I'm opposed to it.

It's fine. Honestly, I don't care that much.

Ha, ha, ha, yes, that's right. That's not in your character.

In the past, when I tested a man the complete opposite of you who was drowning in emotion, things became much more complicated.

Yes, I remember those hidden eyes glaring at me. Even now, thinking of it makes me feel intoxicated.

You, on the other hand, probably don't even understand what intoxication feels like.

Are you going to kill me, too?

Yes, eventually. Although I could spare you, depending on the situation.

Eventually?

It seems more interesting to keep you whole than recover the elements inside of you to use as components. Besides, you seem like you'd make a useful pawn.

Me? Your pawn? For what purpose?

You don't have any attachment to this world, right? Then let us repaint this world.

If we create a new world, you may discover an affinity for something.

The heart and left arm ended up back with the Quincies, but there's something unique inside of you as well.

I would love to make you my pawn. If it's within my power, I will give you anything you wish for.

I don't want anything right now.

Then think of something for later. And if you're going to become my pawn, then you should adjust that attitude of yours.

It's fine if it's forced. A slight smile from you would probably charm both men and women.

What is inside of me?

It's an organ called a Soul Chain, from the being known as the Soul King.