3-4...

Wh-Where am I?

Am I still alive?

Hehehe. So, you're awake?

Ganju, is that really--?!

I don't believe it, you're still alive! You didn't look so strong, so I thought maybe you had--

I hear what you're saying. I was thinking the exact same thing about you.

I don't get it. Why would they want to keep us alive, much less take time to treat our injuries?

I mean, we're intruders here, not to mention their enemies. I must be missing something, because I can't think of a single reason why the Soul Society would want to--

The situation has changed.

Sado!

I overheard a couple of the guards talking outside the cell today. Apparently, a Captain was assassinated within the Seireitei.

They don't know who did it.

Since we're intruders here, that would obviously make us prime suspects in the case.

They're keeping us alive so they can question us later.

If they kept us alive, then the others are probably alive, so there's a chance they might still be out there somewhere.

However, considering the fact they were able to capture us, they've probably got Orihime, as well. She's not much of a fighter.

So, the only ones left are Yoruichi and Ichigo.

Ichigo will come for us. I'm certain of it.

The best thing for us to do until then is to heal our wounds and prepare for the next battle.

I say we wait for Ichigo.

Huh?

A little butterfly flew into the room.

Such a fragile thing. Heh... Does that mean it's spring in the Soul Society?

Oh, great, now he's seeing butterflies... and talking to himself.

Why don't you see if you can catch the pretty butterflies, Uryu?

What? Why would I do that?

And where do you get off calling me by my first name! You're nowhere near close enough of a friend for that.

Hey, who said I wanted to be friends with an oddball like you in the first place?

You must've thought that you could be my friend, or you would've never called me that.

It's part of the Shiba Clan legacy to always reach out in friendship, even to those who don't deserve it!

Shh...

Listen. Don't you hear that?

What're you doing!

Get out of his way! He's gone insane!

Yeah, now that you mention it...

Th-The wall just caved in!

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

Aaaaaaaaaaaah!!!

I never wanted to see you again, Captain Kenpachi Zaraki!

Not you, too! I remember your stupid haircut and your massive ego!

I wish I could say the same. I have a good memory for the faces I've seen, with the exception of the ugly ones.

I'm so glad to see the three of you are all okay!

O-Orihime?! What're you–