The Invading Army Part 1, 7-1

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Rest assured, Nozomi will return to us.

I promise.

That should've restored some of your spirit energy.

Woah, it's just like that time when Miss Unohana healed me. Awesome!

Nh...

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

Maybe that effort was more taxing on your body than usual 'cause you haven't used your Soul Reaper powers in a while.

Kisuke, send me in.

Are you sure, Ichigo?

If I just wait, I'm gonna start losing my spirit energy again. Right now, I'm strong enough to take the fight to them.

Ichigo, you can't!

Kon, accept it.

No, I won't!

Say something, guys! Stop this fool from doing this!

We could try, but I doubt he'd listen.

Sure, he won't listen, so don't even try! You won't stop him that way, Four-Eyes!

We'll manage on our own here somehow, Ichigo. We promise that we'll find a way to keep Nozomi safe while you're gone.

Gah, you guys are hopeless! Why are all of you so stupid?!

Fine, go take care of that bastard Kageroza and get back here! But just be quick about it!

Yeah, I will.

Very well, then. But let me say this first.

Returning to the Soul Society is gonna be far riskier than when we went the first time. Are you sure you want to do this?

You bet. I'm damn sure!

All right. Let's get you ready, then.

Hey, what's with the sad face, Nozomi?

Nothing, I'm okay.

Don't worry. You'll be safe. Everyone's gonna be looking out for you while I'm gone.

Kon, got that?

Yeah, of course! I've looked after her this long. She's in good hands.

Right, hold onto him like he's a good luck charm.

What do you mean, good luck charm?!

Ichigo, be very careful, all right?

Now, get going and finish this already!

You got it!

Ichigo... Please, come back.

Yeah, I promise. Well, I better get going.