8-2 The Zanpakuto United

Waitress, let's have another couple bottles of this sake.

Rangiku, too much alcohol is poison to the body.

Yes, but too little poisons the spirit.

That's right. What are you worried about? It's not like she's a child who doesn't know when to stop.

Haineko, you know me so well!

The two of them never change.

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Well, don't hold back. You can have some. We're sharing the order.

Here you go.

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So, tell me something, Nanao. Why did you bring Captain Kyoraku's Zanpakuto with you?

Why wouldn't I bring her with me? We're part of the same squad.

Where's her partner?

She's back at the barracks, drinking with the Captain.

Oh? And you're all right with leaving the two of them alone together?

Come on, she's a Zanpakuto. What is there to worry about?

I'm so happy! It's so nice to have a meal with everybody once in a while.

I must admit, you're right. Even the food tastes better.

Hey! Momo, what's the problem? You haven't had a drop of sake this whole time!

I came here today to enjoy the food. I wasn't even planning to drink.

What?! Are you telling me you won't accept my sake?

Stop giving Momo a hard time, Rangiku!

You don't have to defend me, Tobiume.

Hold on, girls. Let's all calm down.

I'll accept your sake. How would that be?

What in the world is up with you, Haineko? You're behaving awfully level-headed today.

Yes, because I happen to be a mature woman.

Hah! That's my Zanpakuto. Very well said!

Maybe you could learn something from her, Rangiku.

What?

Can you try and walk a little? We're carrying you.

Can't feel my feet... Hrn...

She ends up like this just about every time we go out drinking.

Huh? Aren't you girls coming?

We want to enjoy the night air a little bit before we turn in. Is it okay if I leave Rangiku with you guys for now?

Um, sure. That's fine.

We apologize, Momo. Is it really all right for us to go off on our own?

Don't worry about it. It's nice to be able to spend time with your friends.

Hurg... I think I'm gonna barf.

Come on, Rangiku! Try to hold it together! At least until we can get you back home to the barracks.

Oh, brother!

(Thank you, Rangiku. It was fun.)

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How sentimental are you, staring at the moon?

We finally found him.

Let's get to work.

I have to say, I never figured you'd get this big.

His size comes from all the energy he's consumed. He's cannibalized many Sword Beasts.

That's all about to end right now!