Part 11: Fall of the Arrancar Vol. 2, 2-1

I'm curious. Why did you choose to become a Soul Reaper?

To repay a debt of gratitude to the one who saved my life.

Repaying a debt. That sounds like you.

And what about you, Kaname?

Me? Well...

It's...for justice.

I dedicated my life to this all because of her. She loved this world, so I became a Soul Reaper to bring justice to it.

I couldn't sit by and watch the justice she fought for just simply disappear. When she died, I decided I had to carry on her heart's desire.

That is why I did it. She is why I became a Soul Reaper.

Kaname... You talked a lot about how she felt, how she loved the world, but you never called it the world you love.

That was when I realized your heart is filled with hate for this world.

Anyone would feel like that if they had lost a loved one.

I was glad to know that you had real feelings and weren't some saint who could say that he still loved the world in spite of what had happened to your dearest companion.

That was the reason I decided to reach out and become your friend.

Sajin... Shuhei...

Don't speak. Your throat's been torn open. You don't need to talk right now. It's better that you save your strength.

Kaname, you said something before our battle began. You mentioned to me that you knew someday we would cross our swords in combat.

To be honest, as we were fighting, I found myself feeling the same thing.

Our relationship has been all too superficial until now. Even as friends, it was our fate to fight each other.

And by fighting, we have come to a greater understanding between us.

I thank you, Sajin...

Shuhei, let me have a look at your face. Because of my Hollowfication, I'm still able to see.

I want to see your face...while I still have the chance to remember it.

Captain?!

I...I beg your pardon. I didn't think anyone was here.

Over here.

Eh?! That's odd. My apologies. I wasn't able to sense you over there.

I'm Kaname Tosen. Pleased to meet you.

Aizen!!!