1-4 I Need to Wait Here...

I can't believe Captain Kuruyashiki! Just when you think he'll let the squad in on the action, he takes all the glory for himself!

My bad, my bad! I wasn't trying to rain on your parade; the Hollows just came at me all at once.

It's too bad one of 'em got away, though.

Hey, Shunsui, you think you can take on a Vasto Lorde?

Come on, it's not as easy as you make it sound.

We don't know as much about the Vasto Lordes as you think, after all.

It all depends on the chemistry, you know? One can beat a Vasto Lorde and still lose to a Gillian. That's just how it goes when fighting Hollows.

Yeah, you're right. It was a stupid question.

Um, Captain Kuruyashiki? I heard a rumor that Squad Zero is trying to scout you? Is it true?

Yeah, we did have a chat. I turned 'em down, though.

It's not like it was an order from the Central 46 or anything. So, I figured I should turn them down the first chance I got.

Besides, everyone in Squad Zero's accomplished one big thing or another in the Soul Society, right? I can't really say the same for myself.

Maybe you're just not aware of it. Or, maybe they just need someone powerful to lead the guards.

Are you sure about that? Can you imagine me as a bodyguard for the king?

I'd be holed up in that inter-dimensional palace, waiting for enemies to turn up. It'd drive me crazy.

Besides, as long as I still carry the Kenpachi name, I need to wait here...

...for the day a Soul Reaper stronger than me comes along.

Excuse me, do you have a moment?

Oh? What's a rich boy like you doing in a place like this? If you're here for a drink, I'll share mine.

I'm here for you, Kenpachi Kuruyashiki.

I heard that anyone who kills you with more than two hundred soldiers present will inherit the Kenpachi name and the rank of captain.

That is true.

Then there's no need for any further discussion.

I'm issuing you a challenge to fight to the death, right here.