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Eliminate them.

Why did you kill those vassals?!

I am the princess of this clan, Kumoi! Do you think I'm going to stand by and let you go unpunished for killing my vassals?!

Silence! I'm taking over this clan. It's mine! You have no more power!

I can see that you're trembling. What is it you are so afraid of? Speak up, you coward!

Quiet, Princess!

Get away from her!

Ichigo!

Sorry I couldn't get here sooner, Rurichiyo.

You're very late. What took you so long? I was getting tired of waiting.

As my bodyguard, you should be more prompt.

Well then, don't worry. I'm here to rescue you now.

Tell me something, Kumoi! Why are you doing all of this? Why did you even develop a weapon like the Bakkouto?

I don't have to explain. I had my reasons.

He was planning to use the Bakkouto to disrupt the Soul Society, and in the midst of the chaos that followed, he was gonna grab power as the leader of the nobility.

Shut up!

You are sick! That's the reason you did all this to Rurichiyo?!

I will be the most powerful ruler in history, and I assure you nothing will stop me! I may already be old...

...but will still savor my triumph!

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It's Captain Amagai!