1-2 Izuru's Concern

Lieutenant Kira, is something wrong? You're looking at me funny. Is there something on my face?

Oh, uh, no. Actually... Well, Third Seat Kibune... It's just that I spotted you entering the Kasumiohji house.

I beg your pardon? I'm afraid I do not have the status to visit a place as exclusive as that! Must've been someone else.

But! I could've sworn...

(Was I mistaken? No, I'm sure it was him.)

Urgent message! Urgent message! Menos have been detected entering the Seireitei!

All squads proceed to guard posts and prepare to intercept!

We've got to attack! This is our chance to show the others just how strong our squad can be!

No, stop!

We must wait for the captain! Without his orders, there's nothing we can do. We should stand by until the captain returns.

No, Izuru. If we've trained properly, the squad will remember how to maneuver, even without the captain by our side.

Your fellow squad members are confident that they can fight, but you seem determined to undermine them. That's not what I call leadership, Lieutenant Kira.

He can't even make a decision! Third Seat Kibune, you take over! I will follow your command, sir!

Your men have decided to take action. Will you support them or not?

I, uh...

It appears that you are unable to make up your mind. You leave me no choice but to lead this mission myself.

Everyone, let's move!

Wait, what's the meaning of this "Keep Out" sign?!

It's highly unusual for Menos to set foot in the Seireitei! I advise you to stay out of our way and let us take care of it!

Huh?!

Squad alert! Menos detected in the northeast sector of the Seireitei! Proceed in that direction!

Did you hear that, men?! Head northeast!

Hurry up now! No falling behind!

Menos? Hmm, I don't know about that.

Huh?!

You have doubts too?

Thus far, we only have rather vague reports but no actual sightings.

In any case, someone sounded the alarm. Someone provided false information that lead to this.

Everyone from captains and lieutenants down to the average Soul Reaper believed it. They all took the bait, proving how easy it is to trick the 13 Court Guard Squads into chasing an enemy that does not exist.

So now the real question becomes... Who's responsible?

It was I.