Part 7: Arrancars Vs. Soul Reapers, 4-4

Why?

The annihilation of this colony was not part of your orders. Why did you massacre them?

Lord Aizen's exact orders were to find the Vasto Lordes. He never authorized you to do any mass killings.

You know, not everyone agrees with every order Lord Aizen dishes out. Those that defy us are renegade elements.

Besides, if I could kill them off that easily, they couldn't have been ranked Vasto Lordes.

I think I was within my orders.

I suggest you think before you speak, Nnoitora. The only difference between us and those Hollows is that we were lucky enough to evolve beyond that stage.

Oh? You disapprove? Then, come at me.

You amaze me. Even after becoming an Espada, you're still just a child.

But, why? Why did you save me?

I didn't save you. I merely stopped your suicidal actions so we wouldn't lose an Espada.

Nelliel...

I truly do hate you. But surely you must already know that by now.

So answer me why. Why do you keep following me around?

That's simple.

It's because you are much weaker than I am.

Now listen to me, Nnoitora. I said I don't want to fight you.

I just don't see the reason for it. It makes no sense to me.

You may not see it, but it's clear to me. The fact is, fighting itself is my purpose.

That doesn't explain much. Why are you so desperate to engage in these fights?

Because I want to die.

I want to die gloriously in battle. That's why I work so hard to become strong.

If I am strong, people will come to me looking for a fight. And when I'm fighting, that's when I feel truly alive!

In our world, there's no such thing as salvation.

And that's true, whether or not Aizen is here to absolve us of our sins.

If I am grateful to him for anything at all, it's for making me more powerful.

Because of him, I experience more intense battles.

If I'm going to fight the strongest foe, there can't be anyone else stronger than me. I'm going to crush everyone with whatever means at my disposal.

Good fight, Nnoitora.

That was fun.