1-6 Curtain Fall

It is indeed our duty to defeat the Hollows and strive for harmony between the Soul Society and the world of the living.

However, turning the people of the Rukon District into tools of war feels wrong to me.

Shunsui Kyoraku, you're closer to me than most. I know you like to act easygoing.

But, the truth is that once you've decided to put down an enemy, you do so ruthlessly.

You will do anything and everything to win.

You're overestimating me. I only have so many tricks up my sleeve.

Is that so? Aside from the Head Captain, I consider you the person I have to be the most careful around. Well, no matter.

The one thing we must prioritize, above all else, is preserving the equilibrium between the Soul Society and the world of the living.

It's no different than how the Kushanaada of Hell must keep handling the sinners.

Soul Reapers, too, must cast aside their individual agendas and become mere cogs in the wheel.

We have no need for culture or emotions. No need for excessive kindness or hatred. The history of the Soul Society that Central 46 speaks of so highly is nothing but a hindrance to our mission.

That's where we differ. In the foundation of our morals.

I suppose there may come a day when we butt heads with the laws of the Soul Society. But today is not that day.

I see. Then there's not much use in continuing this conversation.

Aren't you going to disappear in a puff of smoke like always?

............

Flower wind rage and flower god roar! Heavenly wind rage and heavenly demon sneer! Katen Kyokotsu!

All waves, rise now and become my shield! Lightning, strike now and become my blade! Sogyo No Kotowari!

This is pointless.

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So that's how it is. The Soul King is against me as well.

Huh?

What are you talking about?

Fine. I'll surrender to you two. I will await Central 46's judgment peacefully.

Well, this is quite an unexpected turn of events.

I will not waste any more time talking about it.

Hunh?! What's going on?! Twins?!

I guess your attack was just too powerful. It blew me away and wore me down.

Oh! That's why! Well, you learned your lesson now. So no more fighting behind the gate, okay?

Fighting?

It was a demonstration. I wanted to make it clear how pointless it is to pursue me. I had to rough up the guards a bit.

A Silver Dragonfly Eyewear employee was caught up in the fight and got injured. That was my mistake.

When it's clear how bad the injuries are, I'll pay reparations for my actions.