2-2 Peace From Shadows

You ignorant fools.

A thousand years ago, when we Quincies lost the war, we were left with nowhere to go.

So we fled from the World of the Living into the Seireitei, the last place where you Soul Reapers would expect us to hide.

It was then just a matter of using Reishi to create hidden spaces for ourselves within the shadows of the Seireitei.

And we called this invisible empire "The Wandenreich."

What's going on? What the hell's happening? What is this?!

It's called successful planning.

You see, unlike the World of the Living, the Soul Society is positively overflowing with Reishi, which is, as everyone knows, the source of our power. The possibilities were limitless.

It has been a thousand years now that we've been safely hidden away in the shadows, slowly building up our strength.

In other words, this time, just like the last time, we didn't invade the Seireitei by piercing the Soul Shield Membrane, because we were already inside the Membrane.

Well, in that case, welcome. And thanks for the explanation. You certainly found your way to the captain's room quickly enough. Clearly, the enemy's got some capable men serving in the ranks.

I am Jugram Haschwalth. Stern Ritter Grand Master and Aide to the Emperor.

And I'm Captain Shunsui Kyoraku. 13 Court Guard Squad Head Captain, in fact. But I was only just appointed, so maybe you didn't know that...

Or does the fact that you're here mean you did know?

I did. That's why I came here straight away.

Why so impatient? I'd think you'd want to savor this battle you've been waiting a thousand years for.

His Majesty is a great lover of peace. He believes strongly that the shorter the battle, the better it is. That's why his one order to us was very specific...

"Exterminate the enemy and do it quickly."

I see.