3-4 Unleash Your Secret Attack

Woohoo! What luck!

Can you believe this? First we skip out on our boring guard duty, and then these two fall right into our hands.

Lucky! Lucky me! Today, I'm lucky!

However, you, on the other hand, most certainly aren't.

Yeah?

Wait a minute.

Hm? Oh come on.

Listen to me! I'm gonna make a run for it first chance I get.

So now you're gonna run?! What are you, some kind of little pansy?

These guys have too much spirit energy for an amateur Soul Reaper like you.

Don't you understand anything, you damn idiot!

Hey, what are those two arguing about?

Well, it could be they're both scared out of their minds to fight us.

So then, why don't we just let them take their time and argue about it.

But then again, if we let them take too long, some of the other Soul Reapers may show up. And then they will steal our glory.

Yeah, that's true.

You wanna fight, be my guest!

Aw, you two have a falling out?

Something like that.

He really shouldn't have run away. Get him.

Right. I'm on it.

So tell me. Why didn't you run away like your friend?

He obviously ran because he sensed that our powers are far superior to his own.

If your power really is greater than mine, it'd be useless to run.

But, if on the other hand my power is greater, then I'll just defeat you and be on my way.

Is that so. I guess you're not stupid after all. At least tell me your name.

Ichigo Kurosaki.

Heh, Ichigo. That's a good name.

You think so? No one's ever told me that before.

Yeah, they say that guys with "ichi" in their names are overflowing with talent and good looks. At least that's what I've heard.

I'm 3rd Seat Assistant Adjutant, Squad 11, Ikkaku Madarame!

Well, "ichi." Let's say we be friends.

Heh, you sure are one strange guy. You behave like a greenhorn, and you don't look like much of a fighter,

but you have excellent reflexes, and fierce attacks! One could even say that some of your movements are nearly close to matching mine.

So what?

You're too good to be dismissed as merely a greenhorn with natural abilities. There's something about the way you move.

Who is your master, Ichigo?

Truth is, I only trained for ten days, so I don't know if I can really call him my master, but there is a man who taught me the skills to fight.

Who is he?

It's Kisuke Urahara.

I see. So he was your master.

In that case, it would be rude to kill you without giving it my all.

Extend, Hozukimaru!

Erh!

Now's not the time to look surprised, Ichigo! Let's go!

You are...strong. I'll give you that.

Not...so lucky...after all.

I just need some answers from you.

So what is it you want from me? You wanna know my birthday?

I want Rukia Kuchiki. Where is she?

Rukia? Yes, I know about that capital offender. What do you want with someone like that?

We're here to save her.

What the?! Do you mean a rescue? How many of you are there here?

Five humans and one animal.

Five humans and an animal? And you seriously intend to rescue her with so few?

That's right.

Alright, listen. If you go directly south from here, you'll come to the stations for the Thirteen Court Guard Squads.

Huh? So, you are willing to give me the information?

Just shut up and listen before I change my mind!

Off by itself at the far west end of all the squad stations, you'll see a tall white tower. That's where the prisoner's being held.

What? Are you sure?

Now you're doubting me? I have no interest in the success or failure of your rescue. Save the girl if you want. I don't care about it either way.

But if you stay here any longer, I guarantee you other Soul Reapers will find you. So go, if you're going!

Right. Thank you. I owe you for this, Ikkaku.

Don't go getting sentimental on me. It's annoying.

Just a minute. Can I ask you a question? Who's the strongest member of your group?

Well, that would be me.

If so, then I suggest you keep an eye out for my captain, Ichigo.

The Captain has no interest in fighting against weak opponents. If it's true that you are the strongest, then it's you he will come after.

He's that good?

You'll find out when you meet. That is, if you can somehow manage to stay alive long enough after he finds you to take his measure.

Tell me what his name is.

Captain of Squad 11, Kenpachi Zaraki.