Bleach: Brave Souls story · Main story, Part 2: The Soul Society
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Part 2: The Soul Society....
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1. Before the battle
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Dammit! Ganju! Where the hell are you?
Gaahhhhhh!!!
Why is it that no matter where we go, I'm always the one being chased all over the place?!
Come back here, you side-burn clown!
Ganjuuuu!
Ichigo! Just in time! I could really use some backup right about now!
Ahh, I'm totally late.
I'm gonna be in big trouble if I don't get there soon.
Where is everyone anyway... Hm?
I know, I'll ask these guys if they've seen my group.
Excuse me everybody, but by any chance have you see Squad 4, Group-oh, woa-ah!
Hey! Let go!
Ow! Walk straight!
Oh, excuse me, oh!
Get your hands off me!
Yow-ahhh!
Well, that didn't work out exactly like I planned it.
Hm?
Ichigo, I think I have an idea how we can get ourselves out of this place.
Is that right? Me too.
So, you guys are trying to find a way to get out of this place?
But why would you be trying to get away from here?
Unless of course, you happen to be the Ryoka everyone is...so...worried about...
Back off ya punks, and let us through!
Ahhhhhhhhh!!!
What the hell are you idiots doing?
Huh?
What does it look like? We took a hostage.
I see. And does he look like one of us to you?
Uh, who are you?
We're all on the same side, but I'm Squad 4 and they're Squad 11.
So? What difference does that make?
I shouldn't bother explaining it to you, but it's much too insulting to have you lump us together, so listen up! We of Squad 11 are lead by the strongest captain. As such, we are the strongest unit and always the first into battle!
What's your squad again?
It's Squad 4. It's a great squad to be in.
Don't make me laugh. Squad 4 is just the rear echelon service squad that provides first-aid for minor injuries.
That's where all the loser wimps who can't even wield a sword get assigned. The rest of us can't stand the little weasels.
So whatever you do, don't confuse them with us. Because when it comes to Squad 4, WE HATE THEM! If you wanna kill this one, go right ahead!
Wait a minute! Don't you think it's kinda cruel recommending death for someone just 'cause they have different responsibilities?
Hey, that almost makes sense.
Hey! Get 'em! Let's go!
Looks like we're in for a fight!
Heh heh heh. So, you're going to refuse to cooperate, eh? Well, we'll see how long that lasts, Ikkaku Madarame.
It's not that I won't talk. It's just that I really don't know anything. I don't know who the Ryoka are, and I have no idea what they're planning to do.
So what you're telling me is, even though you met and fought against these mysterious invaders in the street, you were defeated in battle and then just retreated like a dog without learning a single shred of useful information?
I'm afraid so. It may seem strange to you, but sometimes battle is like that. I've not seen this enemy's face nor heard his voice.
So I'm afraid I have no information for you.
You lie. And now, you shall receive punishment appropriate to your failure.
Interesting. Since when, I wonder, are you entitled to discipline members of squads other than your own, Mayuri?
Well, since his captain is here, there's no need for me to continue this interrogation. Good luck getting anything out of him, Zaraki.
Captain.
Is it true that you were defeated in battle?
Yes, that is true. I'm ashamed to admit it, but I was defeated by the enemy and then allowed to live.
Is he strong?
Yes, very strong. He appears to be a Soul Reaper. He has short orange-colored hair and carries a sword as long as his body. By now, he is headed toward the Shishinro Repentance Cell.
I gave him your description and I told him to be on the lookout for you, Captain.
My warning about you did not seem to concern him. Regardless of where you meet him, you will surely enjoy an excellent battle.
And his name is...?
I am Hanataro Yamada.
Dude, that name is so lame.
What are you talking about? I like my name, and it most certainly is not lame.
Why should we bother learning the enemy's name anyway? And why are you being so friendly and introducing yourself in the first place?
Here's another question. What'd you bring him for?
I couldn't help it, okay? He was sitting there and I just picked him up and carried him by accident!
We're still screwed.
Cause even if that bald guy I beat up was telling the truth about Rukia being held in some white tower...
...we still don't know where it is or which road we need to take to get there.
It's Rukia Kuchiki you're looking for, isn't it?
I thought so. It all makes sense now. The younger sister of the Squad 6 Captain, currently being held as a capital offender.
And that means, the white tower you were talking about must be the Repentance Cell.
If you'll trust me, I can help you. I know a way into that tower.
I'll guide you to the Repentance Cell.
Why are you doing this for us? Why should our mission be any of your concern?
After all, we're still your enemies.
I know more about you than you think, from listening to Rukia. She talked a lot about Ichigo Kurosaki.
After Rukia was captured and before she was transferred to the Repentance Cell, or the white tower as you call it, she was held in a cell within the Squad 6 barracks.
At the time, I was assigned to cleaning duty there. So I saw her when she was brought in.
To be honest, I was scared of her at first. I mean, she is nobility after all.
But then, I... On that first day, when I spoke to her, I called her "Miss Rukia" out of nervousness.
But she told me not to address her formally.
So I called her Rukia, and she thanked me for it.
Her voice was so gentle. She was so much kinder than I expected her to be. It was such a relief to me.
From that day on, my cleaning chores at the barracks stopped being something I dreaded and became something I actually looked forward to.
And little by little, Rukia started telling me all kinds of things.
Rukia, is the person you gave your Soul Reaper powers to the same person you always mention in your stories about the world of the living?
Yes, his name was Ichigo Kurosaki.
I only spent a little time there in that world with Ichigo, but somehow even after such a short time, I felt I could trust him with my very life.
Because of me...
Because of me, Ichigo's own destiny was changed and became twisted, and he was hurt terribly.
There's no forgiving what I've done to him.
Rukia sounded so sad when she said those words.
Sounds to me like this Rukia's one strange Soul Reaper, don't you think?
Yeah, she's something else. And that's why we're gonna rescue her.
Hey, stop! Where are you taking off to? Wait for me, Ichigo!
Did I say something wrong?
(You're wrong, Rukia. All of this was my fault.)
(I swear there's no way I'm gonna let you die, Rukia!)