What?!
Are you ready to die now?
chAngE
nabikanai nagasarenai yo
I won't give in. I won't be dragged away.
ima kanjiru koto ni sunao de itai no
I want to stay honest to the way I feel now.
chAngE
nando demo umarekawaru no
I will be reborn as many times as it takes.
kanashimi mo dakishimete
I'll take my sadness with me...
hashiridasu yo
...and run.
tanoshii uragiri ni atte
Sure, betrayal can be pleasurable...
torawarenai atashi ga koko ni iru no
But I stand right here - not giving in to temptation.
tarinai tsukinai nandatte
"Enough," "not enough," whatever.
motto hizumasete yo
Open your mind.
pataan kashita konna sekai ja
Living in this routine-laden world...
jibun ga dare nano ka wakaranakunaru
...is enough to make you forget who you are.
waku ni hamaritakunai wa
I don't want to be stereotyped...
kimetsukenaide yo
...so don't make assumptions about me.
michi naki michi wo yuku no
I'm going to blaze my own trail.
soko ni itatte matteitatte
Nothing will ever be accomplished...
nani mo hajimaranai
...if you just stand around waiting!
chAngE
nabikanai nagasarenai yo
I won't give in. I won't be dragged away.
ima kanjiru koto ni sunao de itai no
I want to stay honest to the way I feel now.
dareka no omoidoori ni wa sasenai wa
I won't let you tell me what to do.
chAngE
I will be reborn as many times as it takes.
nando demo umarekawaru no
kanashimi wo dakishimete
I'll take my sadness with me...
hashiridasu yo
...and run.
anata no moto ni wa
I'm past the point of no return.
mou kaerenai wa
I cannot go back to you now.
atashi wa atashirashiku
On my own terms...
I wanna chAngE
...I wanna change.
Cascada.
Ryusenka!
I hold within me the resolve of those who sacrificed their lives.
I know that...
I suffered a great deal of damage, but...
You probably can't fight at full strength with those injuries.
And that's exactly why I will...
Such a waste of effort.
What is this?
My Hyorinmaru is the strongest ice-snow type Zanpakuto...
All water is my weapon.
All the heavens are under my control.
Cero...
Not bad!
You too.
I must say, it's so much bigger and faster than the Cero
of other Espada I'd heard about.
It's virtually impossible to avoid getting hit by that.
Is that so?
But you know, I took the trouble of showing you my Cero...
You could at least show me a bit of what you've got, Captain.
Don't flitter around so much, especially with that flashy outfit of yours.
It's making you look silly.
Cero.
He fired without a gesture?!
I said stop dodging...
What the hell?
What just happened?
What is this?
It's called Tenso Jyurin, Weather Manipulation...
Though it's one of the basic abilities of Hyorinmaru,
at the same time, it is the most powerful.
My powers are not yet mature.
I realize that better than anyone.
That is why I didn't want to use this power in a Bankai state.
Or rather, I couldn't.
I did not have confidence...that I could fully control it.
But thanks to the fact that the ice flowers in the back have largely scattered,
it would seem that those fears were needless.
Let me ask your name, Espada.
I am Espada Number 3, Tier Halibel.
Squad 10 Captain, Toshiro Hitsugaya.
Here goes.
What?!
This Spiritual Pressure, it's...
It's Captain Hitsugaya's...
Get lost, Kira.
Out of my sight and even farther.
If you're within ten miles of me...
I can't guarantee I won't kill you by mistake!
Hyoten Hyakkaso!
Cascada!
Hirvi-
What is this?!
Hyoten Hyakkaso.
Anything that comes in contact with that snow
freezes instantaneously into a flower-like shape.
By the time the flowers blossom in the hundreds...
your life will have faded.
Sorry about that...
I can't let you avenge your subordinates.
Toshiro...
He did it!
Yes!
Quickly, Kira! Return to healing the others!
Yes, sir!
And now, there are two Espada left.
Whatever it takes, we must at least get rid of the Espada
before those three enter the battle!
Hmph, Halibel...
Losing to such a lowly opponent. What a disgrace.
What destructive force!
What's with that old man?
He not only has outrageous power,
but he even has the speed to dodge your attack, Captain.
I'd be no match against him.
Don't worry, Omaeda.
Huh? What?
I'm not expecting anything from you.
Stay there and watch.
No, don't say such things! I'm quite capable of fighting, too!
That said, I have utterly no confidence!
What was that just now?
I guess I'll test it...
Go Captain!
It happened again!
When I get within striking distance,
the speed of my kick suddenly slows down!
Damn!
Captain!
Don't get flustered.
"Don't get flustered"? But I can't help it!
Shut up. I'm fine.
Keep that hot and sticky face away from me.
Although...
It's not as though my movements are slowed
because my Spiritual Pressure is being suppressed.
My movements themselves are slowing down!
Is he controlling gravity?
Or does he have the ability to directly influence my muscles or my motor coordination?!
Can't figure it out?
You must be bewildered because you can't decide the nature of my power.
Remember I said that each Espada signifies an aspect of death?
It is each Espada's beliefs, their reason for existence,
and at times it relates to their abilities.
The aspect of death I signify is "aging."
Aging, means "time."
The largest and most absolute power of death that stands in the way of all things that exist.
See?
When did he...?!
If I touch you with intent like this,
that alone is enough to cause your bones to age.
It's broken!
That can't be!
You can't comprehend it.
That's how death is.
And from here on, until this battle ends,
your mind will be unable to comprehend anything that is about to occur.
What?!
Are you ready to die now?
Impudence!
Don't think the captain is your only opponent, bastard!
Such brave words from a lieutenant...
But they don't sound very convincing.
Shut up!
Damn right! I can't take you head on!
Captain! Let me take care of your backside support!
Fool.
Huh?
I know what you're thinking.
You figure that if you manage to take a position outside his range,
you'll be in no danger.
You lack the strength. Not only that, you'll leave me open to being attacked from behind.
H-H-How could you even say such a thing?!
I'll do it! I'll show you!
After all, I'm the lieutenant of Squad 2!
I see...
Then I have a plan.
Plan?
If I recall...
If I touch you with intent like this,
that alone is enough to cause your bones to age.
That's what he said.
Then if we attack him in a manner where he can't touch us or fix his aim,
we may have a chance of winning.
Omaeda...
Wh-What is it?!
Listen up. I want you on my six.
But make certain not to get in my way.
I know that!
Are you done with your strategy meeting?
Can you make it entertaining this time?
Go!
Above, eh?
I won't let you touch me that easily!
Behind me... No, that's a trick...
You're below!
Did you think I wouldn't figure out
that you're using your second-in-command as a decoy so you,
Captain, could aim for a finishing blow?!
You fool!
How pathetic.
You boldly used your second-in-command to deliver the final attack.
I see... That was quite a fine idea.
However...
It seems he wasn't quite ready to go all the way.
If he had been willing to die trying, he might have had a chance.
F-Forgive me, Captain!
I was a fool to expect anything from you.
Go. Run with everything you've got.
Is that it for you, Captain?
You fool! Don't be so reckless!
A-Are you all right, Captain?
You didn't escape?
Are you crazy?
I'm lieutenant of Squad 2!
Even if you tell me to run, it's my duty to assist you Captain!
In any case, stop looking so hot and sticky.
It's an annoyance when we're fighting close together.
M-My face has nothing to do with this!
So you came inside my range...
It would seem both of you are prepared to die.
Then it's about time...
I put an end to this circus.
Rot...
Arrogante.
Wh-What?
What is that form?!
His footstep is rotting and crumbling away the rooftop!
I told you earlier...
I signify aging.
All things near me age...and die off.
B-Bastard! What's he up to now?!
What are you doing?!
Run, Omaeda!
Damn it!
You fool!
You're no match for him!
What?
Neither are you, Captain.
Suffer the Dying Breath...
Respira.
Omaeda!
Cut off my arm!
Captain...
Hurry!
Do you want me to get killed?!
Omaeda!
Damn it!
How amusing...
It seems even Soul Reapers are afraid of death.
Barragan, was it?
I'm told subcutaneous fat decreases with age.
Yes, and?
Can you age my subordinate's subcutaneous fat?
Uh... Captain?
I can guarantee him a 20kg weight loss.
No!
Illustrated Guide to Soul Reapers!
Captain Hitsugaya's Hyoten Hyakkaso was awesome.
Brrr... It's freezing...
Whew... It's nice and cozy in here thanks to a certain Head Captain
surrounding us with flames.
Lord Aizen, your tea is ready.
Oh, mind pouring me a cup, too?
DAMN YOU... TOSHIRO HITSUGAYA