Part 10: Fall of the Arrancar Vol.1, 3-5

Come on, Sosuke.

Let's settle this now.

Gh?!

Looks like I missed.

What are you talking about? You obviously hit me.

Yes, but I was trying to slice off everything above your left eye.

Listen to how confident you are, Kaname.

From your reaction, it must really bother you knowing that I'm the one who is going to kill you.

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

Komamura!

Allow me to assist you, masked visitor.

I don't know, pal. Are you sure you want to get involved and help an outcast like me?

I saw how you and your friends confronted those Menos Grande without hesitation.

That action alone was enough. You convinced me that you're on our side.

Despite your attitude, I have decided to fight with you. There's no point objecting. My mind is made up.

I don't believe this guy. Talk about pushy. I don't know what to say to shut him up.

It's the exact opposite...

...of our first encounter.

I never imagined the day would arrive when I would have to protect the innocent from your sword. The irony is overwhelming.

Yes, for you. But not me.

I knew the day would come when you and I would cross blades. And it was clear to me that it would end with one of us dying.

That day has arrived.

Captain Komamura.

I beg you, sir. Please let me join you in this battle.

Shuhei.

It's been a while, hasn't it, Captain Tosen?

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

I'm here to thank you.

I came here today to thank you for everything you've taught me.

And now, I'm going to use every skill you've ever taught me in the past to open your eyes, to appeal to your sense of honor...

...and bring you back into the Soul Society.

You're going to make me come back to my senses?

You haven't changed.

Shuhei, I thought I told you. Those who do not know fear have no right to fight.

Like I said before, you haven't changed at all.

Even as you stand there to confront me, your words don't have a shred of fear in them.

Hey, Kensei!

I had my eye on that one, you greedy pig!

Oh, shut up! You can have that big one over on your right. And quit complaining.

The big one?

Over there?

All right! You're the best, Kensei!

Heh.

Hey, I need to talk to you.

How 'bout later? I'm kinda tied up now. And if you're still harping about who we are and where we came from, forget it!

Don't worry. I don't care about that anymore. The fact of the matter is, I need to ask if you'll do me a favor.

Can I leave her to you? I would help, but...

...I want to go and confront Sosuke.

What are you, stupid?!

We came here to take Sosuke's ass out, and instead we saw you guys getting slaughtered...

...so we decided to step in and help you, even though some of us thought it was a bad idea! So why should we let you fight Sosuke first?

You're right, I shouldn't have asked. Forget what I just said. I was being too impatient.

"Forget it?" That's all you have to say? How 'bout, "I'm sorry?" I'd like to hear an apology form that big mouth of yours! Shorty!!!

What do you mean, "shorty?!" You're shorter than me, so shut up, you shrimp!

Who you calling a shrimp, you hair-ball?! You want to fight? If you want a fight, I'll give it to ya!

You're the one who's trying to pick a fight!

I'll give you some privacy.

What?! Don't leave me with him!