Zanpakuto: The Alternate Tale, Part 1, 1-3

Rukia said that the woman who confronted her was Sode No Shirayuki, right?

She did. But it sounds crazy that a Zanpakuto would take on a physical form and attack its master.

Interesting. I sent Yoruichi to the Soul Society to start checking things out.

Let's have a chat with Rukia before we make any moves.

Rukia's regained consciousness!

Talk to us, Rukia. Can you give us more details about what happened?

I felt like I was trapped inside a nightmare.

The Zanpakuto will rule the Soul Reapers? What is that, a joke?

Oh, on the contrary.

Every one of your Zanpakuto are now free from your control.

This Zanpakuto news is pretty important, but hold on. Where is Old Man Yama?

After all, he's the one who actually called on us to meet here. Got any news on where he is?

Genryusai Yamamoto has been sealed away.

When we approached Genryusai's Zanpakuto, Ryujin Jakka, it refused to cooperate with us.

It was then that we called upon your Zanpakuto -- Katen Kyokotsu, Sogyo No Kotowari, and Minazuki -- who combined their spirit energy to seal Genryusai's power away.

Insane! They couldn't seal away the Head Captain! Is that even possible?

So you expect us to believe that?

You may not believe it, but that is the truth.

We've all heard enough from you! The time for listening to what you have to say is over!

I guess it's time.

Grahhhhhh!!!

What an amazing sight! It appears it's about to spit out poison.

Everyone, run!

It's no use.

Damn! They're destroying everything!

Think all of us got away?

Of course! No need to worry about the captains!

Rukia, how's your Zanpakuto?

Dead. I can't use my Shikai.

Great.

Here they come!

Hahhh!

Bakudo 61: Rikujokoro.

Brother!

Keep your guard up.

He's right. Your Soul Society captains are truly impressive. I can see they possess the strength to control powerful Zanpakuto.

Leave.

But brother!

I will not repeat myself.

You are obviously a man of experience.

More than anyone, you should know that it is hopeless to challenge my thousands of blades with just one sword.

Huh?

You can't escape!

It's useless!

No, brother!

Hey, stop!

Let go!

Your brother can handle this himself! Besides, look who's here!

Is that really...?

Tsuginomai, Hakuren.