3-3 Kazeshini Versus Shuhei

How could they disappear without a trace of Spiritual Pressure? I don't get it. It makes no sense. Where could they possibly be hiding?

They're not just made of mist or smoke. They have to be around here somewhere.

No, maybe they did disappear.

What do you mean?

They originated as Zanpakuto but may have changed. It is possible that they're not in their manifested state anymore.

Gaahhh!!!

That's a sharp blade you've got there. Such speed and sharpness aren't that common.

And yet, that swordsmanship doesn't look like any stranger's. It seems far too familiar.

Heh, hahahaha.

Is that you, Kazeshini?

So you figured it out, eh, partner?

This is all it took to graze you? Seems you don't have too much strength without me, huh?

I could say the same, but I think it's both of us. Doesn't my strength fuel your power?

Really? I think that's just some convenient delusion that you keep telling yourself.

What?

And of course, you don't have the slightest idea what my true desire is.

I was inspired when I heard the voice. It told me to listen to my instinct.

The voice? What voice?

Yeah. But hey, I don't expect you to get it. You don't understand me at all.

And you don't understand what my blade truly wants either.

What do you mean by that?

Oh, I know you don't really like this thing, but did you notice its shape? I think you should look very carefully.

Doesn't it look like it was made for reaping lives?

Ah-hahaha! So, the only defense left for you is running away?!

Damn! He's anticipating almost every move I make.

Do you think it's wise to rest in a spot that's so open for attack?

So you run away and hide, then attack me from the shadows? You fight just as dirty as you look!

Fight dirty? What's wrong with that? Does it really matter in a life or death situation?

I prefer to look my opponent in the eye.

You think I care how you fight?

I am a Zanpakuto whose sole aim is to harvest as many lives as I can. I have no interest in how my master fights.

I was under the impression that you and I had a mutual understanding. Through communication, we formed a relationship where we were a synergistic unit.

I can't say I know about other Zanpakuto, but I know who I am.

I exist to reap lives! That was the only thing I was responsible for in this "relationship."

Is that so? Then you have left me no choice. If killing you means losing my Zanpakuto, then so be it.

I just realized something. I don't like you.

That's fine with me.

I feel the same!

It's over!

Who the hell are you?

A Zanpakuto slaying his own master... I didn't think you could have such poor taste.

Izuru, what now?

Shuhei, stay still and try not to talk too much. Those injuries look pretty bad.

Not gonna happen. I can't just sit here and let you take care of my problem.

Believe me, I wouldn't have planned it this way either. But allowing a lieutenant to die before we can figure out how to resolve this problem would be far worse.

Another idiot to kill? Well, that's just fine by me.

I don't really give a damn which of you wants to die first. After all, my desire is to reap as many lives as possible.

Really aiming high, aren't you?

I might as well take full advantage of my freedom!