Part 7: Arrancars Vs. Soul Reapers, 2-5

Why'd you stop your sword?

Why'd you stop yours?

You idiot. It's obvious. I stopped my sword because I saw you stop your sword!

You're annoying.

You're so annoying. When I'm fighting you, I can't help but think back.

Except for those ridiculous rag tag clothes you're wearing...

...you haven't changed one single bit.

Hold it!

I thought I said this was a fight to the finish. We're not done yet.

Are you implying that you'd like this to be a battle to the death?

Do you even have to ask?

I refuse. You don't deserve to have such an honor.

Those with the ability to reason must have a purpose to fight. You lack a purpose. I'm under no obligation to keep fighting you, and there is no reason whatsoever to kill you.

Well, I have a good reason! I loathe and despise you!

Sorry, that's not a reason. It's instinct.

You are still a beast. I cannot acknowledge you as a true warrior, so you are not worthy to be my opponent.

I won't have the life of someone who isn't a warrior on my conscience.

Hey, Nelliel. Remember how you called me a beast before?

You told me back then that I'm not a worthy opponent.

Well, then. How does it feel to be killed by a lowly beast?

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

Pesche... Dondochakka!

You...you ripped off their masks! How dare you?!

You'd probably tell me I'm acting like some mindless, primal beast again.

As if I care.

Nelliel. It was never power that divided us. It was experience, pure and simple.

Before your wound has healed and you've returned to Las Noches, I will have surpassed you.

My powers will be so great that your sword will not be able to touch me.

Nn... Er... Uh...

This place...? Wh-Where am I? My head...feels so funny.

And you... Who are you?

My goodness. She's lost her memory.

This can only mean one thing.

Master Nel... Master Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck has died. Her mask destroyed, all her power lost, her memory erased.

The girl who lies before us is not Master Nel. However...

...we must protect her.