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Well, well, well. I am honored to be graced by the presence of such a seasoned prisoner as yourself.

Now, how should I refer to you?

With your birth name, Soya Azashiro, or the name that shows you are the strongest Soul Reaper? I suppose you deserve that respect...

...Kenpachi Azashiro, 8th captain of Squad 11.

Keehah! Keehahaha! Get a load of this Aizen guy! He's cool as a cucumber! Even though his vision was suddenly flooded with light!

Even though his eyes and ears and mouth were suddenly freed! He doesn't look like he cares either way!

So, this is what the guy with the power of the Hogyoku's like, huh? He's awesome! I like him!

C'mon, let's steal the Hogyoku! It'll be easy for you, right? Let's rip off his nails and gouge his eyes out until his blood goes splurt, splurt, splurt!

Be quiet.

I guess I don't need to explain to you who I am, as it seems you already know.

You might ask later, so I'll save you the breath. I have no interest in the Hogyoku nor in the sins you have committed.

I'm here to ask you a few questions about the outside.

What makes you think I have anything to offer?

What could I possibly give to the man who was able to see through everything while in the Muken, and against whom Kyoka Suigetsu is ineffective?

Keehahaha, but that's exactly it! You know, Ken here took a full two days to see through Kyoka Suigetsu's trickery!

He kept muttering stuff in the dark. "That's strange." "How bizarre." "There's a place where my senses differ from reality." He wouldn't stop!

Quiet.

What I seek is knowledge of what lies outside the Seireitei.

And, pardon me, but I'd also like to ask you about your loss to Ichigo Kurosaki. I was quite surprised to learn that he triumphed.

Yes, that's fine. I don't mind having a chat with you.

Even though you have nothing to gain from this? Why, thank you.

On the contrary, I'll be able to pass the time by predicting your future plans and outcomes, based on what you ask me.