7-2 A Savior Appears?!

From what we can tell, it appears that Kumoi has been the mastermind behind this entire plot.

So it would seem.

Captain, are you all right?

Gahhhh...

Shusuke! Why did you do that?!

I don't understand! Now that you've killed the mastermind, how are we ever gonna find out the truth of what he was planning?!

What did you just do?

You've been most helpful, Substitute Soul Reaper.

See you around!

What brings you here? Well, Captain? You arrive here unannounced with the Kasumiohji Clan's princess in tow and look rather serious. State your business.

I thought you would know. Though, now that I think of it, I suppose you wouldn't.

You would probably never even dream that someone in the Soul Society would come here with the intention of killing you.

You want to kill me? Tell me, for what reason?

For Shinetsu Kisaragi.

Shinetsu?

Don't tell me you've forgotten about him.

So now, I've come here from hell on Shinetsu Kisaragi's behalf to vanquish you.

Bloom in glory, Benishidare!

Kenryu! Enryu!

Damn... Just what I would expect from the Princess's guardians. But your efforts are in vain.

Silence! Princess! Quickly, run!

Haaaahhhh! Shake, Daichimaru!

Shusuke, just what are you intending to do with that?

Allow me to show you.

Hahhhh!

Huh?

How did you...? Explain this. What have you done?

The strength to cancel the power of Soul Reapers. My Bakkouto possesses that ability.

As long as this Bakkouto is functioning, all of your Zanpakutos will be rendered powerless and useless.

All except for...my Zanpakuto, Raika!

Bankai! Raika Gouenkaku!