Part 13: The Lost Agent Vol. 2, 1-5

(That's strange.)

(I'm not feeling anything from his sword. At first, I thought it was because I wasn't used to fighting him, but that's not it.)

(Is it because this is a Fullbring sword instead of a Zanpakuto? Is that why I'm not getting a true sense of what he's doing?)

(Or is it possible I can't get a read on him because I don't completely know his objective?)

You're too distracted. This is supposed to be a battle, remember?

Guess I need to get your attention.

Uaaaaghhhh!!!

Ichigo!

You want Ichigo to become stronger? Then you need to be quiet and watch.

It appears during the time that he lost his Soul Reaper powers, he also lost his resolve to fully dedicate himself in battle.

I need him to regain that sense.

Hold on, Ichigo. I'll drag you back to the battlefield.

Gh... What is it that you're really after? Are you really on my side or trying to kill me?

Hey, what are you talking about? I told you our purpose from the start.

Our goal has always been to help you completely regain your Soul Reaper powers.

We're teaching you Fullbring as a prelude to getting you through that process.

And so this is how you're doing it? Sorry, but I can't say I fully trust you just yet.

After that last attack, I'm having serious doubts about your methods, and whether you're really my ally.

If you didn't trust me completely or believe everything that I'd told you, then why did you ever agree to do this training?

Or maybe you were thinking it doesn't matter if I trust him or not, as long as I get my powers back.

I bet you thought if things turned bad, you could get away from us even if you didn't have your powers.

Fat chance in hell that's ever gonna happen. Here's your reality right now. You've lost your sight, so when it comes to making any big moves, you're pretty much helpless.

What a fool. This whole thing was over for you the second you made the choice to step onto this field and challenge me!

Grh...

This game's over.

Guess I'll go kill Chad and the healer now, too.

You saw this coming, didn't you? The moment you realized I wasn't on your side. Don't worry. I'll come back to take care of you soon enough.

(I can't speak!)

(And I can't see him!)

(Get back here, Ginjo! I'm not done yet!)

Grh!

(No, that's not... It's not him I'm seeing.)

That's his Spiritual Pressure!

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

Haaaahhhh!

Ginjo!!!

Rahhhh!!!

You've done it. It's complete.

The moment Fullbring is completed, someone has to take a risk in order to contain the massive explosion of energy that's produced by it.

The soul that's been suppressed is suddenly and violently released all at once in such a way that the user's body can't withstand it.

That was why I kept on pushing you, Ichigo. I needed you to complete Fullbring in front of me.

Ginjo...

Hey, sorry. I know I was a bit cheesy as a bad guy.

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