Bleach: Brave Souls story · Main story, Part 1: Substitute Soul Reaper
2-6 An Unbeatable Opponent
Part 1: Substitute Soul Reaper. The girl that attacked Karin and Yuzu is a Hollow that Ichigo saw when his mother died. Realizing that this Hollow was responsible for his mother's death, Ichigo flies into a rage.
3 scenes, 41 lines
1. Before the battle
21 linesWhen I was little, my dad told me that my name meant "he who protects." Up until then, I had just wanted to protect my mother and my sisters.
But that day, I knew I was meant to protect that little girl too. That's all I was trying to do.
Back then, I didn't know I was seeing ghosts. I couldn't tell the difference between the living and the dead.
Ichigo! Where are you going?
No, Ichigo! Stop!
I never saw what caused it. I never saw it coming.
But I knew when I looked at her, my mom had died trying to protect me from going into the river.
I remember thinking, how was I ever gonna explain what had happened to Karin and Yuzu? We all loved my mom. She was always the center of our universe, the heart of our family.
Now that heart had been cut out...by me.
It's her... It's the girl I saw that day six years ago! The one down by the river.
It's not possible.
That's a long time, and there have been so many. You can't expect me to remember every one of the souls I've eaten, now, can you?
Impressive. You have been lucky, little boy. You saw my lure and yet you lived.
It's Grand Fisher.
For over 50 years, this Hollow has evaded every Soul Reaper that's gone after him.
We know his favorite victims are women.
So does that mean...
My mother was actually killed by... Grrr!
Hahahaha. Perhaps it was my intention to eat you on the spot for your spirit energy.
But there's something about the women. They're just too sweet and lovely for me to pass up. Hahahahaha.
Deyahhhhhhhhhhh!!!
2. Before the boss
7 linesI knew you were ugly, but up close, you smell worse!
Ichigo!
Rukia, I have to do this for my mother. Stay out of this.
Have you lost your mind? This Hollow's been getting the best of Soul Reapers for 50 years! He's way too strong for you to-
That's enough! Now, please. Don't interfere or try to help me. This fight is all mine!
Don't sacrifice yourself...
Ichigo.
3. After the battle
13 linesGaaahhh!!!
Curse you, Soul Reaper! You haven't seen the last of me! You'll burn for this some day!
Coward!!!
Ichigo! It's over. You did it! You stopped him.
Put down your sword and rest. This battle is over.
Grh...hh...
I'm glad you didn't die today, Ichigo.
I'm so thankful.
Rukia? I want you to let me be a Soul Reaper for a little while longer.
I want to become strong so I can continue to protect the innocent from Hollows.
I must become strong enough to defeat any Hollow.
Especially this Grand Fisher!
Ichigo...