Memories of Nobody, 5-1

Ah, he's okay.

Thanks. I appreciate all of you coming to help so quickly.

You didn't even slow those guys down.

Hey, it's not that easy. Remember, three squad captains were present during the attack and even they were ineffective.

So it wasn't his fault.

Tell me what happened.

Unfortunately, they had planned an escape route, and they were able to get away.

Have you been able to learn anything else?

Yes, it appears that they plan to use the Shinenju to draw the world of the living and the Soul Society together. The massive collision would be devastating.

But why? What do they want?

That, I don't know. But it all points towards that conclusion.

What about the Soul Society?

They're in council right now working on a plan of action.

Although, the Valley of Screams is completely inaccessible from the Soul Society.

Without an entryway, it's impossible to mount an attack.

But still, there must be some way in.

Well, I imagine the Shinenju created some sort of passageway into the world of the living. She did get here somehow.

Yeah, that's right.

Ichigo!

If we find the entrance, we can go after them. It is possible, isn't it?

Uh-huh.

Then, let's go.

Ichigo!

All right, then. I guess we better start looking.

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

Ichigo, I never should have-

It's not your fault, Rukia. You did what you felt was right.

Senna is strong-willed and stubborn and a little crazy...

...but she was trembling.

She was so frightened and confused. She had no idea who she really was.

But I just couldn't see that. I failed and wasn't able to protect her.

Oh, you noticed!

The red looks better than the yellow, don't you think?

First, we gotta do that! Take me for a ride on that and I'll help you with whatever you want.

I dunno. I like it when I'm way up high. All the things that seem confusing or messed up suddenly become clear.

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

I don't get it. Why'd she say that?

Ichigo, what's wrong?

Don't worry. Just come with me.

All right.