The DiamondDust Rebellion, 1-1

How's it going? It's an important assignment. Stay on your toes.

Yes, ma'am! Excuse me, but what exactly is the Ouin anyway?

All we know is that we've been ordered to guard it without being conspicuous. Under whose authority is this operation?

The orders come directly from the Royal Family.

And as for the Ouin, all we know is that it's a treasured artifact and anyone outside the Royal Family is forbidden to even see it.

We have no idea the extent of its power or even how to use it.

But every decade or so, they suddenly decide to change its location without warning.

I can tell you this much, though. It has the power of magic.

Haha! You're so gullible. Actually, I don't know any more about it than you do.

The only thing that matters is that Squad 10 has been assigned to this mission. Stay focused and keep a sharp lookout!

Captain!

Rangiku.

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It's even more magnificent up close like this.

There's always such a fanfare surrounding royalty.

You'll get in trouble saying things like that, Captain.

Hmph, yeah. But right now, you should be getting...!

Alert the squad!

Ahhhh!!!

Hmph...

Identify yourself!

Hahahaha!

Stop!

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Who are you? I demand to know.

You haven't changed at all.

Show your face!

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Stop!

Captain!

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Captain!

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What's going on? Oh, great. The last thing I need is someone startin' trouble so close to my house.

Wh-What the hell happened?!

Ichigo Kurosaki, why are you here? How'd you get here? I had put up a barrier around this area.

Yeah, but what happened? What the hell is all this?!

I really shouldn't tell you, seeing as how you're only a Substitute Soul Reaper.