Pain that won’t heal
Sadness you feel
Scars that just refuse to fade from memory
Sometimes the burden’s too much for one to bear
Don’t give up on me, please don’t turn me away
Whoa!
I’ll hold your hand in mine
Will I lose my hold on her someday?
Will her smile fade in a flood of tears Or can I keep the fears at bay?
Echoing, distant voices wither into silence.
But there is one thing that will never ever age…
My love for you is timeless
Pain that won’t heal
Sadness you feel
Smiles with hearts’ bitterness replaced
“I’ll never smile again”
“I’ll never let love in”
Don’t ever say such things to me
A future we cannot see
All happenings Find meaning in the story
In time the clouds will clear away,
so just stay, please stay with me… Whoa!
Who are we to pass through you? Whoa!
That answer will find you someday
My body feels heavy… My legs…
I can’t raise my arm either…
Damn, I guess…
the end is nearing for my time as a Quincy…
That’s right!
If I’m the first one here, I could rescue Rukia myself.
I bet Ichigo wants to save her himself.
If I did that, he’d be ticked off.
I bear no ill feelings.
However, for the sake of the peace, I’ve no choice but to eliminate you.
Cry, Suzumushi.
Forgive me, Ryoka.
This is the end of a senseless battle.
Sleep. Your battle will soon be over.
To advance from “Shikai” to “Bankai”
typically requires well over ten years of training,
even for those with talent.
However, you must achieve the “Bankai” in three days.
Wh-What is that strange doll?
Tenshintai.
It is one of the Stealth Squad’s most important specialized spirit tools.
It forcibly draws out the zanpaku-to’s true form and materializes it.
Uh? I don’t quite get it.
How’s that thing necessary for the Bankai training?
What is necessary for the Shikai
is a dialogue and harmony with the zanpaku-to.
In other words,
instead of us entering the world of the zanpaku-to,
what is necessary for the “Bankai”
is the “materialization” and “submission” of the zanpaku-to.
“Materialization” refers to summoning the zanpaku-to into our world.
Normally, several years of training are required for this,
but you, even though it ended in a draw,
fought on equal footing with Kenpachi Zaraki.
So in actuality, you may have already reached the "materialization"
or a comparable level as I see it.
Do you want to fight?
It seems you recall an instance…
If you stab this with Zangetsu,
it can forcibly bring it into the “materialized” state.
In other words, we can bring the zanpaku-to into this world.
However…
Using this method, the “materialization” is limited to three days!
During that period, you must defeat the “materialized” Zangetsu
and force him into submission.
If you cannot…
I won’t ask about that.
If this is the only way…
Then I’ve got to do it!
Seems you have recovered quite a bit, Ichigo.
Dude!
You heard our conversation?
Of course.
I’ll leave the fighting methods to you.
Can you start right away?
Yeah…
Wh-What the heck?!
Among these, only one… is the true me.
That is the only one that can defeat me.
If you wish to force me into submission,
find it before I kill you!
And…
Slay me if you can!
FOUR
Greetings, everyone.
It is I, Squad Four, Third Seat, Yasochika Iemura.
What? You don’t know me?!
You may have seen me here, or over there.
Since it seems some of you are not familiar with me,
as an introduction, I wish to disclose my medical journal
that chronicles our Squad Four’s strenuous activities.
– Hey, hurry it up! – Reporting!
Lately, due to the recent Ryoka disturbance,
our Squad Four station is in daily chaos!
Especially, with the large number of those louts from Squad 11 hospitalized.
No! I mean, those gentlemen… it has kept us very busy.
On top of that, yesterday evening,
both the Squad 13 and 8 captains requested to have a Ryoka admitted
so we were forced to implement the three-shift emergency protocol.
Things are busy enough as is,
and on top of this, being asked to admit the Ryoka is just…
Really, enough is enough!
Why these defeated Ryoka should be purposely hospitalized
and treated in the first place is completely beyond me!
I mean, the Squad 13’s Captain Ukitake is one thing,
but Captain Kyoraku of Squad Eight is always goofing off
and chasing after girls’ behinds and with that gaudy attire,
always snoozing when something comes up.
How can someone like that become a captain, while I…!
What is it?
Just now, we received a request from Captain Tosen of Squad Nine
to admit one Ryoka.
I see.
And…
You were thinking out loud.
However, I have the deepest respect for Captain Kyoraku.
In light of these points!
He who was held by the Ryoka…!
was physically and mentally subjugated by those Ryoka
and had no choice but to obey. That is my opinion!
Therefore! I sincerely request that Captain Unohana of Squad Four
judge the matter kindly!
This concludes the arrest report from Captain Ukitake of Squad 13!
I understand.
However, the damage caused by these Ryoka,
whom you have aided, is substantial.
In light of your rank and responsibilities,
I cannot condone your actions.
You do understand?
Fourteenth Advanced Relief Group Leader
and Squad Four, Seventh Seat, Hanataro Yamada.
What’s the matter, Hanataro?
I wonder if what I did was a mistake.
Did I create more trouble for Rukia instead?
Who knows…
However, seeing how you act so true to your feelings,
I’m a bit envious of you.
Lieutenant!
The rest is up to Captain Unohana…
Let’s go, Zabimaru!
I-I drew my sword against Miss Hinamori.
How could I… Despicable… I’m…despicable…!
Burst! Tobiume!
Raise your head, Wabisuke!
Wh-Who’s there?!
My…
This is just awful. Can’t bear to look.
Captain…Ichimaru…!
You look haggard, poor thing.
Want me to help you?
Huh, Izuru?
Stand up, Ichigo!
Three days! Ichigo, you don’t have time to dawdle!
I’ll say it once more. Stand up, Ichigo!
Stop stalling! Are you going to waste time?!
Never mind!
If he cannot stand on his own… then I’ll drag him to his feet!
ELEVEN
My, was I ever surprised!
To think that Lieutenant Kusajishi would pick me up at that place!
I, Makizo Aramaki, am moved beyond words!
Well…I didn’t really care about you.
Let…me…go!
Please let me go!
Oh, no, I can’t!
Why you--!
Sorry about that.
Maybe I should apologize when she wakes up.
Maki-Maki? What’s that you’re carrying?
That Spiritual Pressure… A Ryoka?
No. Well…you see, this, well…
That’s a Ryoka, right?
This is, well, umm… there were circumstances…
Circumstances? Oh, like what?
Well…that is…
This girl, you see…um… she suddenly spurted out of this area…
Spurted out?
Yes, yes. Like…bubbling.
Bubbling?
So I thought it was very unusual,
and I wanted to show you.
Really?!
Then let’s take her back with us!
Eh? Well…
I want to see her doing the bubbling thing!
Well, that’s…
I wonder if Ichi does the bubbling too?
Hey, Ara… Ara… umm…
Ara…what’s your name again?
Ah! Pardon me! It’s Maki-Maki! Maki-Maki is fine!
It’s been ten years since you so kindly took me into your care!
Maki-Maki…
Hah! That’s a weird name!
Wha--?! But that’s the nickname you gave me!
So, what’s happening, Orihime?
She’s beautiful…
Is Ichigo still alive?
I want him to be alive. No, I’m sure he’s alive!
Orihime…
He’s alive.
I can tell.
He’s alive and he’s trying to get stronger still. Interesting!
I’ll lend you a hand, woman.
If I stick with you,
I get the feeling I’ll see Ichigo again!
– Yep! – Yes!
Aye, aye, sir!
FOUR
Where is this?
Am I alive?
How?
Are you awake?
Wh-What are you, who are you?!
Are you a burglar, you jerk?!
Idiot! Why would anyone try to steal from an injured man in prison?
It’s me, me!
G-Ganju?! You’re alive! Good!
You didn’t seem too strong so I thought maybe…
That line… I’ll throw it right back at you.
Still… Why did they treat our injuries?
We’re intruders and also their enemy.
There shouldn’t be any reason for the Soul Society to treat us.
The situation has changed.
Sado.
I overheard the guard talking and found out.
Apparently, a Captain was assassinated within the Seireitei.
The culprit is unknown.
What?
So we’re the prime suspects in the case.
We’ve been kept alive for their investigation.
That’s what it means.
If only my Spiritual Pressure wasn’t sealed with these things.
We could bust right out of here with my Seppa right away.
I see… These seal the Spiritual Pressure.
Too strong of a flame, and you will burn yourself.
Sanreishuto… you must never remove this glove.
If you remove the glove,
for a moment you will gain enormous powers, however…
you will surely lose all your Quincy powers as well.
No. Even without this, my Spiritual Pressure’s already…
Anyway!
Although we did survive,
we’re stuck in this prison with our Spiritual Pressure sealed,
and it really sucks!
However, one thing’s for sure.
As long as the enemy has no intention of killing us,
the rest of the gang is sure to be alive as well!
Seeing that we are captured like this,
we can assume that Orihime, who’s not suited for combat,
is probably detained somewhere as well.
That leaves just Yoruichi and Ichigo.
I will wait for Ichigo.
Ichigo will come here without fail.
What we can do until then
is heal our wounds and prepare for the next battle.
Let’s wait for Ichigo!
Eighteenth sword…
That’s it!
The real one…
has to be this!
Too weak!
As I’ve said. All these swords represent a piece of your heart.
The purpose of this trial is to find the one piece among these
that was forged just for combat alone.
That one there was your “heart’s frailty” for trying to depend on me.
Frailty…my being prone to depending …heart
As long as you cannot even discern that,
don’t dare mention the word “Bankai!”
So these are all my weaknesses…
Damn it!
Well! Next one, Ichigo!
You don't have time to be kneeling!
Yeah…
That’s right!
Happy people
Come on, come on, come on
Happy people
Here we go!
Everybody stand up! Everybody fight!
Within your heart, you may feel uneasy
But keep your head right up!
To the sky!
No matter when (Oh yeah!)
No matter where (Oh yeah!)
Just call me anytime! (Oh yeah!)
I’ll be here for you
Happy people in the house!!!
With a tough smile
Happy people in the house!!!
Let’s live!
Wow
Happy people in the house
All right
Happy people
The food was bad in the Squad Six jail.
Squad Three's jail didn't get any sunlight.
Squad Five's jail had cockroaches!
There's definitely room for improvement.
You guys don't seem to get why you were put in jail!
– Why don't you try it, Shiro-chan? – I will not!