Bleach: Brave Souls story ยท Main story, Part 10: Fall of the Arrancar Vol.1

2-3 The Lord of Death

Part 10: Fall of the Arrancar Vol.1. Soi Fon and Omaeda are confronted by Barragan. Soi Fon works out a way to counter Barragan's ability to neutralize her speed.

4 scenes, 42 lines

1. Before the battle

4 lines
Barragan

Hmph, that Halibel.

Soi Fon

A new opponent.

Follow me closely so that you don't get in the way.

Marechiyo

Right!

2. Before the boss

13 lines
Barragan

Now, then. I wonder which of you I should split in half first.

Marechiyo

Uh, Captain? Isn't it about time now?

Soi Fon

Time for what?

Marechiyo

Don't play dumb! I'm talking about the Gentei Kaijo!

It's about time we use Gentei Kaijo, 'cause with that, you'll blow this old geezer away!

Barragan

What's that? Oh, really? You have some tricks up your sleeve, huh?

Sounds intriguing. Go on, try it.

Marechiyo

Hey, I don't think we're asking for your permission to do it! Right, Captain?!

Soi Fon

I can't.

Marechiyo

Huh-nh?!

Soi Fon

We entered the world of the living without getting a Spirit Restriction Seal.

You say you want Gentei Kaijo, but you see, we are already in an unrestricted state.

Marechiyo

What?!

3. Second boss

12 lines
Marechiyo

What the hell's with this guy? Not only does he have outrageous power, but he's also got enough speed to dodge your attack, Captain!

Soi Fon

(When I get within striking distance, the speed of my kick suddenly slows down.)

(Is he controlling gravity? Or does he have the ability to directly influence my body's muscles and coordination?)

Barragan

Hard to figure?

You seem to be confused by what you've seen. The nature of my power is difficult to understand.

Soi Fon

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

Barragan

You're about to find out that each Espada signifies an aspect of death.

Solitude, sacrifice, nothingness, despair, destruction, ecstasy, madness, greed, rage.

The aspect of death I signify is senescence, a product of time.

It stands right in the way of all things that exist. Its absolute inevitability is the most powerful aspect of death.

I will show you the meaning of fear.

Rot, Arrogante!

4. After the battle

13 lines
Marechiyo

Ahhhhhhhhh!!!

Barragan

I must say, you're very good at running away for a fat chunk of meat.

Marechiyo

Sh-Shut up! You're just jealous because you're nothing but a bag of bones!

Why isn't my Zanpakuto a Kido type that shoots flames or ice or does something really great?!

Barragan

Looks like that's about all he can do, run away from me. Time to end this.

Rot...and die!

Marechiyo

*Whimper*

Soi Fon

Bankai!

Jakuho Raikoben!

If possible, I had hoped to end this without using this Bankai.

This Bankai, it violates my standards as a member of the Stealth Force.

This Bankai is too big for me to conceal it, and it's too heavy to move freely. And its attack...

...it's too flashy for an assassin.