4-2 Twin Hyorinmaru

My name is Sojiro Kusaka.

The man who was forced to fight in the Central 46 chamber. The man who was murdered by Toshiro Hitsugaya!

Now that the Soul Society has branded Toshiro Hitsugaya as a traitor, he no longer has a home to return to.

Now, the only obstacle left in my path is you. So you shall die, Soul Reaper!

Hitsugaya will walk the same path that I did, and no one will interfere!

!!!

Toshiro?

Kusaka... But why are you...?

The Central 46 has reached its decision.

It is not permitted for two Soul Reapers to wield the same Zanpakuto.

The council has decided that the two of you shall duel. It is the only way to determine the rightful master.

You're saying that the only way to settle this is to fight to the death?!

It is the council's decision. To see who is deserving. The Hyorinmaru is strong and requires such a test. Consider it an honor.

If keeping it means I'd have to kill my friend Kusaka, then I'd rather surrender Hyorinmaru!

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

Absolutely not.

Why can't we both wield the same Zanpakuto?!

It is a sacred law. It has been in place since ancient times.

You must fight! Fight! Fight!

Hitsugaya...

Kusaka...

Hey, why are you interfering? What's going on?!

The council has reached the decision that Toshiro Hitsugaya shall be the one master of Hyorinmaru.

It's not over! He hasn't won yet! It's mine! I'm the rightful master of Hyorinmaru!

Gahhhh!!!

Kusaka!

Why have you done this? Why must I die? Why...?

Nooo!

I dedicated my entire life to the Soul Society...

Kusaka!

Huh?!

Hyorinmaru!

!!!

Ichigo!

My power is growing stronger.

It's time. I leave the rest to you two.

Hah!