2-6 The Assassin and His Zanpakuto

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Ichigo!

It's next door!

This Spiritual Pressure isn't normal, whoever it's coming from. Rukia, let's go!

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Nowhere to run. Now, start talking.

What's going on here? Your Spiritual Pressure has changed since yesterday. Come on, speak up.

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I'm a Substitute Soul Reaper. I can't just let it slide.

Now, explain yourself! Otherwise...

They've come!

What?! What is that pressure?!

Hey, Kenryu! Who is this guy?!

Ichigo, I leave the rest to you.

They're fleeing!

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All right, then. Who's this guy?

Doesn't seem to be part of the Stealth Force.

Gh...

What the hell was that? I lost consciousness for a sec.

Be careful, Ichigo. The light that blade's reflecting. It's not just meant to blind you.

Yeah, I figured!

I think we're dealing with an assassin.

Your Zanpakuto reflects the light of the moon into your opponent's eyes, momentarily dazing them.

But in order for you to keep it up, you always have to attack your foe head on. Once I figured that out, you didn't stand a chance.

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What the hell?!

Did he take his own life?!

You dealt with the assassin, I see. I have to compliment you on your... Grph!

Wh-Why did you do that?!

For turning tail and leaving us to do all your dirty work, dammit!

Now, why don't you tell us what you've gotten us mixed up in?