Part 7: Arrancars Vs. Soul Reapers, 3-5

I am Retsu Unohana, Squad 4 Captain of the 13 Court Guard Squads.

And I am her lieutenant, Isane Kotetsu.

Captain?

I would strongly suggest that you stand down. We are here only to heal everyone's wounds. We have no intention of fighting you.

It certainly appears that a very sensible captain stands before us. I'm convinced of that.

Fall back.

Wait!

Isane, our task here is not to spill blood, but to keep it from being spilled.

We will not pursue those who choose to run away.

Come, we must heal both of them.

Huh? What are you doing here? This doesn't add up.

So, Quincy, is this someone you know?

Know this man? Hardly. I would never know such an inferior being.

What was that you said?!

Now, now. Stop fighting each other, good heavens. What a waste.

Answer me, will you? Who exactly are you?

On second thought, why am I asking your name?

After all, no matter what, I'll crush you. Finding out your name would really just be a waste of time.

Oh really?

And yet, I'm thinking it could end up being quite a problem if I don't get your name from you.

Why is that?

Why? Only an idiot would ask that. It should be rather obvious why.

So that when I stuff you into a jar, I'll be able to write your name on the label.

Heh.

Oh, thank goodness. You're awake!

Lieutenant Kotetsu? Why are you here?

Wait! Your treatment isn't finished. Please lie still.

Ah...

Byakuya... My brother?

Silence. Didn't you hear what Lieutenant Kotetsu said?

Lie still until they're done.

But...

You have to prepare yourself for the real battle that awaits us.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!

Hahaha. How very disappointing. I mean, really.

I expected much more from a captain. Before my power, you are completely helpless.

Gahh...

Oh no. Master Mayuri...

Down on your knees. Unsightly for a captain. That venomous outward appearance you have is all just a big show.

Why...you...

I got you!

Ack?!

Oof... My, my, my.

What's going on?!

I have a very cautious nature. When I fight someone new, I always try to lay a trap during the battle.

See that Quincy?

A favorite is when I infect my enemy's body with infinite quantities of surveillance bacteria.

You what?!

Through the bacteria, I was able to observe every battle that you had.

Therefore, just before coming here to take part in this battle, I created replicas of every single organ and muscle in my body.

Ridiculous! You couldn't have done it in such a short time!

It's not possible! You lie.

On the contrary, I can, I did, and that is why I'm here.

Gh...kh...