Bleach: Brave Souls story · Main story, Part 4: The Arrancar Appear
6-3 Those Who Yearn for Strength
Part 4: The Arrancar Appear. Now it is Kenpachi who appears before Ichigo, as his reason for fighting is continually questioned. Ichigo doesn't have an answer for why he should fight a battle for no reason.
3 scenes, 21 lines
1. Before the battle
6 linesWhat the? Where am I now?
So it looks like you're finally awake, 'ey kid? Thought you might be dead.
Wahhh?!
Kenpachi? So, you're next, huh?
Kenpachi? Who the hell is that?
Makes no difference, because I'm here to kill you!
2. Before the boss
7 linesWhy are you doing this? Cut it out! We settled things a long time ago. There's no reason for us to fight!
Settled things?
One thing was never settled.
This is a battle with swords, not some fist fight. As long as one of us is still breathing, then this fight's not over.
You're making this a fight to the death? Why? There's no reason!
You mean you need a reason to fight?
Huh?
3. After the battle
8 linesWhy don't you just accept it, Ichigo?
You enjoy fighting as much as I do.
What?
You crave power. Isn't that right, Ichigo?
And anyone who truly loves power, loves to measure that power in battle. It's a simple fact.
The question is, do we fight in order to gain more power, or do we gain more power in order to fight? I haven't figured it out yet. But who cares.
Because one thing is for certain; there is no reason we should ever deny it or try to change, because we were born this way!
You have always wanted to fight and you always will, Ichigo.