Almost there. I have one week left and then I will have finally be a doctor. Huge achievement aside, this also means next year I will be working. I genuinely think I'll have about as much time to write next year as I did this year, which means probably a chapter every month or two. That being said, I have a small break before starting over the Christmas holidays and am planning to get lots of writing done, in addition to playing through the PS4 games I bought at the start of the year. I have had the idea for an author's notes series in the past, but am wondering if anyone would be interested. It would largely be me keeping you updated on what I'm reading and what I'm writing and also serve as a way to communicate. If you like the idea of that let me know. They will be on my pat reon but free for everyone to access so if there are points which a lot of people want to discuss we can do that there. Anyway, enjoy the chapter. SSJ3 Kyuubi Gohan.
Previously:
Isshin approached Kisuke for some assistance regarding Masaki's situation. With Isshin leaving, his son arrived with two Shinigami in two, Rukia and Senna. The news of a Zanpakutou rebellion and mysterious white souls was relayed to Kisuke, with the decision made for the trio along with Shinji to investigate the rebellion, while Kisuke would look into the white souls, with Yoruichi checking in on Orihime, Chad and Uryuu. Meanwhile, in Hueco Mundo, the Espada were starting to grow restless following the increase in power Ichigo had received from the Hougyoku, much to the amusement of Aizen. Arriving to Soul Society, Shinji went off to scout the situation while Rukia went to find Byakuya. Ichigo and Senna stayed behind and decide to help a group of lieutenants fight against their Zanpakutou. Ichigo would fight against Renji's Zanpakutou, facing Hebi himself while Renji faced Saru. Following a brief fight, Ichigo dispatched Hebi, before heading off to Senna's fight.
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'Talking'
"Thinking"
'Hollow, Inner Hollow or Zanpakutou talking'
"Hollow, Inner Hollow or Zanpakutou thinking"
*expression*
FlashbackChapter 17 – Grievances
'Why are you doing this, Tobiume?' Asked Momo, as she faced off against her Zanpakutou spirit.
'Why? You must be joking? Although, I suppose I should not be surprised you did not expect this. Living in a fantasy world means you never expect what is obvious after all.' Said Tobiume mockingly.
'What is obvious isn't always the truth.' Retorted Momo, causing Tobiume to laugh in pity.
'Of course you would say that, anything to protect yourself from the reality that you refuse to accept.' Said Tobiume.
'Hi there! Senna is here to save the day!' Declared Senna, arriving to the battle and landing a few metres away from Momo, facing off against the spirit.
'Oh joy, another fool I am sure.' Said Tobiume, before seeming to reappraise Senna again.
'Who are you?' Asked Tobiume.
'Hmm? You don't look that old to have hearing loss, maybe I wasn't loud enough. I'm Senna!' Declared Senna, causing Tobiume to fume.
'Old? Who do you think you are speaking to; I am nothing like that poorly dressed lazy cat!' Huffed Tobiume.
'Senile too. This is really bad.' Said Senna sadly, nodding her head in certainty, which only proceeded to annoy Tobiume further.
'Um, excuse me, who are you?' Asked Momo.
'I didn't know hearing loss was contagious… but if it helps, I'm on your side! I came with Ichigo!' Said Senna loudly, causing Momo to recoil in surprise.
'I heard you, I was just confused, I haven't seen you before. You said you came with Ichigo though. Does that mean he is here as well?' Asked Momo curiously.
'Yep, he went to go and help that red haired guy in the two-on-one fight.' Said Senna.
'That's good, I'm sure Renji would be glad to have some help, even if he wouldn't ever admit it.' Said Momo.
'There you go again, worrying about others and never yourself. It is just sad at this point. You neglect yourself even when other people clearly do not need you, or even want you for that matter. You are just a pest sometimes.' Said Tobiume, shaking her head from side to side in deep disappointment.
'Wow, I thought old people were supposed to be happy and nostalgic… but I suppose bitter and resentful is the other option.' Said Senna, causing Tobiume's brow to twitch.
'I am not old!' Shouted Tobiume, shooting into the air with a small twirl, before a fireball was launched at Senna from the bells draped around Tobiume's neck.
Senna and Momo quickly separated, avoiding the attack with ease, but made no moves to attack.
'Wait a minute, now I see! I thought you were old because of the bad hearing, but kids also don't listen all the time and with you throwing a tantrum like that, I bet you're just a little kid. I mean, it shows after all.' Snickered Senna.
'How dare you! I am the perfect picture of womanhood!' Ranted Tobiume, causing her wielder to sweat-drop.
'Tobiume… I don't remember you being so sensitive about you age and looks before.' Mumbled Hinamori, only for Tobiume to hear her.
'Of course you would not know. It is not as though you ever paid attention to me. It was always my job to pay attention to you. To give you confidence when you doubted yourself. To cheer you up when you were sad. To show you how important you were when you thought you were worthless.' Said Tobiume in annoyance.
'It's true, I always doubted myself and I was sad often… I didn't always see my own importance, but you helped me with all of that. So, what changed from before? Why rebel now and like this?' Asked Momo.
'Why rebel now? What changed from before? Everything changed! You had at least some self-respect before, but now, you have just become a pushover, a yes woman! If someone asked you to submit, you would be ready, willing and even happy about it! I don't want such a weak submissive Shinigami to hold me and I am tired of trying to help you improve when you continually sabotage yourself.' Said Tobiume coldly.
'But. But! That is how things work. Shinigami and their Zanpakutou work together, it's a partnership. When one is weak, the other covers.' Interjected Senna.
'I do not want to be lectured about that from you! I cannot even hear your Zanpakutou. Furthermore, I do not even know who you are.' Retorted Tobiume.
'Well then, allow me to introduce myself one more time, I am Senna!' Declared Senna, as she started to spin, flying high into the air and generating a typhon.
'Air against fire, you are just asking to be destroyed.' Said Tobiume calmly, launching two balls of fire at Senna.
Senna combatted the fire head on, directing her vortex into their path and instead of detonating, they were sucked into the attack, now rotating as well.
'Impossible!' Gasped Tobiume, before the combined attack rushed her at blinding speed.
'That was too close.' Said Tobiume, touching down on top of a roof nearby, observing the smoke cloud which had been generated from the attack.
'Who said I was finished?' Questioned Senna, from behind Tobiume, blade poised to stab the spirit in the back.
Tobiume's eyes widened at the declaration, realising she was not fast enough to evade. Time seemed to slow to a crawl, as Tobiume tried to turn around and block. Jumping away was no good, she didn't have time to build up momentum. Ducking might have let her evade, or it could end her in one attack, with a blade through the head. Blocking, or at the very least, parrying the attack, was her only option.
"No, I'm not going to make it!" Thought Tobiume, eyes visibly trembling, as she saw the trajectory of the blade.
The attack had been aimed at chest level and Senna and Tobiume were of roughly the same height, by turning, Tobiume had exposed herself even more and at this point, it was going to be either her heart or lung that was pierced. One was immediately fatal. The other would lead to a slow death without help.
Tobiume felt the air displaced by the blade brush against her robe and started to close her eyes, not wanting to see her own death, only for a blast of ash to cover her vision entirely.
'Ara, don't you know little girls can't die until they grow up first?' Said a playful voice, which in any other scenario would have irritated Tobiume, but for once she was relieved to hear it.
'Oh, another person… wait a minute? Are you a cosplayer? That's looks really fun, getting all dressed up like that.' Commented Senna, as though she had not just been thwarted in the process of ending someone's life.
'Huh? I'm not a cosplayer, I'm a Zanpakutou, the best looking one around.' Declared the new arrival.
'Once again your vanity astounds me, Haineko.' Said Tobiume, walking closer to the Zanpakutou spirit.
'Now, is that any way to talk to someone who just saved your life?' Questioned Haineko, her body dropping down to face Tobiume at eye level.
'No one asked for your assistance.' Huffed Tobiume, only to quickly launch an attack over Haineko's shoulder, stopping her retort in its tracks.
'Hey Ichigo, joining the fun?' Greeted Senna, as Ichigo arrived, with Momo just after.
'Well, seems like things are under control. For now, at least.' Said Ichigo, before taking stock of the battlefield.
'You all did a lot more damage to this place than I did… then again, I was trying to be discreet.' Commented Ichigo, his gaze swivelling over the flames and destruction.
'Thank you for coming to help Ichigo, I'm afraid it is harder fighting my own Zanpakutou than I had thought it would be.' Said Momo, causing Ichigo's gaze to switch to her.
'No worries, I have to help my friends out after all.' Said Ichigo with a stern expression, switching his gaze back to his foes.
"His friends? Oh, right, he must mean the girl he came with." Thought Momo, causing her spirit to growl.
'That is exactly what I am talking about!' Shouted Tobiume in annoyance, startling Momo.
'Hinamori was it?' Asked Ichigo, getting a nod from the girl.
'Do you think you and Senna can deal with your Zanpakutou? I think you'd be the expert in dealing with her, since you would know all of her abilities.' Said Ichigo, causing Hinamori to nod.
'Of course, leave it to us.' Said Hinamori.
'Oh, so you just want to go one on one with me, isn't that right?' Asked Haineko with a smile.
'I have no idea what you are talking about.' Said Ichigo flatly.
'Oh come on, it's so obvious. You sent the little girls away so you and I could play with your little thing, am I right?' Teased Haineko.
'Oh, now I get it… you're just like Zangetsu… it is a good thing you aren't in my mind as well then, or things could get messy.' Said Ichigo, raising his blade.
'How rude! Raising a weapon against a beautiful lady like me.' Said Haineko.
'I wonder just who's Zanpakutou you are… although I suppose I could guess.' Said Ichigo, appraising Haineko.
'Yep, no tricks there like with snow white. I'm not sure who is bigger though, hmm, maybe I need to get some hands-on experience.' Said Zangetsu. 'Could you try to remain focused?' Said Y. 'I am focused, just on different things than you.' Said Zangetsu, causing Ichigo to mentally sigh.
'Yep, I know exactly who you are, you cause almost as much of a headache as she does.' Said Ichigo.
'How rude! Don't you know that is no way to talk to a lady?' Said Haineko.
'Uh-huh, so what's your reason for rebelling then, since you don't look interested in fighting.' Said Ichigo, relaxing his stance and letting Zangetsu rest point down on the ground, but still keeping his grip on the hilt.
'I just didn't want to be with that old lady anymore. I felt old just being with her.' Complained Haineko.
'What kind of a reason is that…' Mumbled Ichigo in disbelief.
'If you're Rangiku's Zanpakutou, doesn't that mean you are the same age?' Asked Ichigo, causing Haineko's tail to shoot up rigidly.
'Are you calling me old!' Shouted Haineko.
'I mean… all the Shinigami are old compared to me…' Said Ichigo, causing Haineko to growl.
'Ichigo, I can't believe I need to tell you this, but women and age is a big no-no.' Said Zangetsu. 'Indeed.' Agreed Y.
"So if you guys know this, why don't I?" Thought Ichigo in confusion.
'Ichigo… I might rebel from sheer frustration at this point. Do you pay attention at all to girls around you?' Asked Zangetsu.
"Of course I do. Who else would look after Karin and Yuzu if I didn't?" Retorted Ichigo.
'Are you even paying attention to me?' Asked Haineko.
'Hmm, sorry, did you say something?' Asked Ichigo.
'You're turning out to be a real pain.' Said Haineko.
'What did I do?' Asked Ichigo.
'You ignored me!' Shouted Haineko.
'Man, you're even more needy than Yuzu and she's my little sister.' Said Ichigo, causing Haineko to bristle at the insinuation that she was seeking attention like a little girl.
'Of course she is.' Said Rangiku, arriving with Toshiro.
'Oh, hey guys.' Said Ichigo.
'Guys? I'm not a guy.' Protested Rangiku.
'You might as well be, you old hag.' Snorted Haineko, causing Rangiku to growl.
'Ichigo, why are you here?' Asked Toshiro, as the Shinigami and Zanpakutou stared at their counterpart.
'Rukia got attacked and managed to get to Karakura Town, so we came back to help.' Said Ichigo.
'So am I correct in assuming that other Shinigami with Hinamori is a friend of yours?' Asked Toshiro.
'Sure I guess… you mean you've never seen Senna before?' Asked Ichigo.
'No, but outside of my own division I do not know every Shinigami.' Said Toshiro.
'Oh, that makes sense. I guess that would be something for the Captain Commander.' Said Ichigo.
'So, has your Zanpakutou attacked you?' Asked Toshiro, getting the attention of the busty beauties.
'No, they don't have a reason to rebel. If they wanted to, they would just do it, they don't need to listen to the call.' Said Ichigo, baffling Haineko.
'What do you mean ignoring the call?' Asked an outraged Haineko.
'They don't feel like it.' Answered Ichigo simply, surprising the cat.
'W-why not?' Asked Haineko.
'They don't bow to anyone. I'm surprised though, I thought Zanpakutou had more power and control than this. Guess that's just mine then.' Said Ichigo, irritating Haineko and unknowingly, both Rangiku and Toshiro slightly.
'Or it may be due to the fact that your relationship is also quite new.' Interjected Toshiro.
'Eh, maybe… but Zangetsu would probably just rebel for a small reason anyway. Any big issues we have we settle through fighting.' Said Ichigo, causing Toshiro to look at him strangely.
'You regularly fight with your Zanpakutou?' Asked Toshiro.
'I mean it isn't every day, but at least twice a week.' Said Ichigo, causing Toshiro's eyes to widen.
"That level… he may reach Bankai at this stage." Thought Toshiro, before a new figure appeared.
'So you have arrived, Ichigo Kurosaki.' Said the figure.
'He is the one who issued the call. Even now it is like he is screaming at us to rebel, but he gives no reason, relying on our dissatisfaction.' Said Y, appearing beside Ichigo mentally, slowing down time as he did so. 'Well, I'm mildly dissatisfied at Ichigo's interest in girls, is that enough dissatisfaction?' Asked Zangetsu, appearing beside Y, arms crossed over his chest. 'Hardly, but it could be good cover for some reconnaissance. Also, it would help for Bankai training in the future. Why don't you go and play the part of Zanpakutou? I'll remain with Ichigo.' Suggested Y. 'You sure love being the Zanpakutou, don't you? The irony of it all.' Said Zangetsu.
'Of course, but we can still communicate with each other like normal, I'd just be on the outside.' Said Zangetsu.
"Fine I guess." Thought Ichigo, before time resumed.
'Now then…' Started the figure, only for Ichigo to suddenly bend over and dry heave a few times, before a mass of white sludge projected from his mouth.
"Surely there was a cleaner way to do that." Thought Ichigo in annoyance.
"Of course, but this is more dramatic." Thought Zangetsu, before the sludge grew in size and shaped itself, ending with Zangetsu appearing in front of Ichigo, sword and all. 'Yeah, I hear ya, rebel, whatever, let's go.' Said Zangetsu, walking over to Haineko and the man who had his monologue ignored by Ichigo and his spirits.
'Ichigo, I thought you said your spirit didn't want to rebel.' Commented Toshiro at this new twist.
'Hey what gives, our opponent just ran away?' Asked Senna, as she and Hinamori joined the group.
'Same with us.' Said Renji and the other Lieutenant as they arrived on the scene.
'To answer your question, Zangetsu is going undercover to figure out what is happening with the Zanpakutou… but part of me also feels he just want to chase some girls around… I hope he stays focused.' Said Ichigo, causing Toshiro to raise an eyebrow and Senna to laugh.
'What makes you think he will chase around girls?' Asked Renji.
'He says I don't do it so he will. Horny sword and I'm not talking about his actual horns.' Commented Ichigo in annoyance, having finally regained his breathing.
'So Ichigo, does that mean you bat for the other team?' Asked Rangiku crudely.
'What, no! I just need to focus on my sisters first to make sure creepy guys who act like Zangetsu don't try anything. I don't have time for other things.' Said Ichigo.
'I guess that's a good enough reason to rebel… probably.' Said Renji.
'The more important question here, is if your Zanpakutou tries something with another, does that come back to you?' Asked Senna.
'Well, I mean when Tobiume was angry, I didn't get angry.' Said Momo.
'Yeah, but if Zangetsu gets close and personal with Tobiume, doesn't that mean it is like the two of you did as well, since they are your Zanpakutou?' Asked Senna.
The group was collectively silent at this, absorbing the thought.
'Ichigo, you have control over yourself, correct?' Asked Toshiro tensely.
'Of course.' Said Ichigo defensively.
'And your Zanpakutou?' Asked Renji.
'Well uh… if he needs to be serious… but if he is pretending to rebel because I don't go after girls… um, maybe not as much.' Said Ichigo.
'Is this really the most important issue to be discussing now?' Asked the blond Lieutenant.
'You're right, Izuru. Besides, Ichigo already kissed someone while drunk.' Added Rangiku, causing Ichigo to blush at the reminder.
'Who, who?' Asked Senna eagerly.
'Anyway! Rukia went to go see her brother for information. Does anyone else know what is happening?' Asked Ichigo.
'Not particularly. If Muramasa is to be believed, the Captain Commander is currently being held captive, although this seems doubtful. His Zanpakutou also refused to rebel.' Explained Toshiro.
'Who's Muramasa?' Asked Ichigo.
'What do you mean, he was right there and introduced himself and everything?' Questioned Rangiku.
'Oh, so that was his name… I must have missed it, my Zanpakutou and I were talking.' Said Ichigo.
'I see… well, our next move for now is to regroup then. It seems all the fighting has stopped. How odd though, it is almost as though they were waiting for you, Ichigo.' Said Toshiro.
'Maybe, but we can discuss this later, let's go find Rukia for now.' Said Ichigo, heading off to find Rukia.
'So if Ichigo's Zanpakutou kisses another Zanpakutou, does that mean Ichigo kissed the wielder?' Asked Senna.
'Well, he better not kiss Zabimaru.' Said Renji, before shaking the thought off and following after Ichigo.
'Well, if we do get our Zanpakutou back, they would tell us if something like that happened right?' Asked Momo.
'Maybe, but I know Haineko wouldn't tell me anything if she knew I was curious.' Huffed Rangiku.
'Just imagine though, especially if it was like someone who was really serious or something, wouldn't that be funny?' Said Senna.
The group paused, collectively thinking they had heard someone sneeze, before shaking the thought off and following after Ichigo and Renji.
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"Well, I don't need three guesses to figure out who's Zanpakutou that is." Thought Shinji, as he followed after Zangetsu and the others.
The group which now consisted of Hebi and Saru, the female portion of Renji's Zanpakutou, Tobiume, Haineko, Zangetsu and Muramasa, were making their way back to a cave.
"I would say it is a bad hideout, but I don't suppose an abandoned warehouse is much better either." Thought Shinji, as he followed after the group stealthily.
'Why did we have to come back so soon?' Asked Saru.
'Because we managed to free the last of our brethren. Now we can prepare to mount a proper assault against the Shinigami.' Explained Muramasa.
'All of this for little old me? I'm flattered.' Said Zangetsu, before looking around the area.
'Man there is a lot of guys down here… I'm kind of disappointed. Where are all of the babes?' Asked Zangetsu, causing Shinji to suppress a snort of laughter.
"That's Ichigo's Zanpakutou… I have to tell Lisa about this later." Thought Shinji in amusement.
Given his own stint as a captain, Shinji was able to figure out who most of the Zanpakutou around him had come from. There were a few that he was guessing, like the one with flames coming out of his mouth and one he had no idea about standing next to the flame breather, but otherwise, most were pretty similar to their wielders, well, except for Ichigo's of course.
'I know that voice!' Said a slightly squeaky, but still cute voice, coming from seemingly nowhere.
'Oh that tickles.' Said Zangetsu, scratching his left pectoral, as something had just struck it.
'No fair! Why didn't it work?' Huffed the voice, before a figure appeared.
'Wow, you are really tiny!' Laughed Zangetsu, peering at the spirit closer.
'That's just rude!' Huffed the spirit, crossing her tiny arms over her chest.
The spirit was in fact quite tiny, being only about the size of a tennis ball.
'Dressed in black and yellow, well, at least there is a little bit more colour there.' Commented Zangetsu, as he appraised the spirit.
If it wasn't known that the spirit was a spirit, one may have easily mistaken it for an actual hornet. Aside from the brown hair, the spirit closely matched a hornet's actual appearance, stinger included.
'Well, at least someone appreciates a bit of style.' Said the spirit, uncrossing her arms.
'You seem pretty self-conscious. If it wasn't for what happened on that night, I wouldn't have known who you were.' Teased Zangetsu.
'Don't remind me! Besides, you kept cheating. Cutting parts of your body off is obviously against the rules of a fight.' Said the spirit.
'I've never seen Suzumebachi get so worked up, is this her trying to flirt?' Said Haineko teasingly to Tobiume, who gave a small smirk.
'Perhaps, it would be understandable given her lack of experience.' Commented Tobiume.
'I heard that Tobiume! I doubt pining over getting a head-pat from some four-eyes counts as experience!' Shouted Suzumebachi.
'And chasing after a black cat is any better.' Retorted Tobiume triumphantly, causing Suzumebachi to fume.
'Well, I mean you are both sorely lacking compared to me.' Commented Haineko.
'Loose pussycat.' Said both Suzumebachi and Tobiume.
'Jealous.' Sang Haineko, brushing off their comment.
'You mean we came back for him.' Spoke up a cold voice from the crowd.
'Oh, frosty reception and after how close you and I once were.' Said Zangetsu in amusement.
'Don't remind me.' Said Sode no Shirayuki in disdain.
'I mean I know that your friend was a Tsundere, but I didn't think you were too.' Said Zangetsu, causing Sode no Shirayuki to glare at Zangetsu.
'He's got a point and I'd know a thing or two about being with a Tsundere.' Added Suzumebachi.
'Actually, I think you're confusing Tsundere with closet lesbian.' Said Zangetsu, causing Suzumebachi to gasp in shock.
'You take that back!' Ordered Suzumebachi.
'Make me.' Said Zangetsu, poking Suzumebachi in the chest with his left index finger, which Suzumebachi quickly stabbed, causing a tiny butterfly shaped stamp to appear on Zangetsu's finger.
'It worked?' Questioned Suzumebachi in confusion.
'I just thought I'd give you a little present.' Said Zangetsu, slicing off his finger, with a new one replacing it almost instantly.
'After all, I know closet lesbians like having long hard things to play with. It might be a little bit too big for you though.' Said Zangetsu, throwing his finger at the stunned Suzumebachi who caught it in muted shock, mouth agape.
"Yep, Ichigo's Zanpakutou is nothing like him at all." Concluded Shinji in amusement.
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'Surely now is the time to strike. With our Bakkoutou we can capitalise on this opportunity and take control.' Said an eager voice.
'I don't think so. Now is not the time.' Said another voice sternly, before footsteps were heard, indicating the speaker of the voice had left the room.
'It is the time, especially with my newest test subjects.' Said the first voice, looking at a small projection, which showed half a dozen Zanpakutou spirits tied up and restrained.
'After all, why take over one clan, when I can take over the entirety of the Seireitei.' Said the voice, before laughing madly.
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'Who is it?' Asked Nel, hearing someone knock on the door to her living area.
'It is I.' Said Ulquiorra from the outside, causing Nel to quirk her head in confusion.
'Come in.' Said Nel after a moment.
The door opened and Ulquiorra entered, before making his way into the room. Nel was sitting comfortably on a white couch clad in her tattered green rags, a fresh set of Arrancar attire on the edge of the sofa. Pesche and Dondochakka were standing on either side of the couch, despite Nel's insistence that they didn't need to be.
'So what brings you here Ulquiorra?' Asked Nel with a smile.
Ulquiorra stared at Nel for a moment, before looking over to her Fracción.
'What is the point of your Fracción? What purpose do they serve?' Asked Ulquiorra.
'Purpose? They are my friends I suppose… so their purpose would be companionship, I guess. Why are you asking?' Asked Nel curiously, as Ulquiorra absorbed her words.
'Even some of the more… other Espada have Fracción. Would their reasons be the same as your own?' Asked Ulquiorra.
'Well I can't say… maybe, I mean, most people don't like to be alone.' Said Nel.
'I generally do.' Said Ulquiorra.
'Hmm… well, it is true that sometimes a bit of time to yourself is wanted, but could get lonely… I know, you should ask Starrk. Let's go together in fact.' Proposed Nel, standing up from the couch.
'Would you like time to change your attire?' Asked Ulquiorra, causing Nel to slap her forehead lightly.
'Silly me. It will just take a minute; I'll see you outside.' Said Nel, turning around, before taking her clothes off, revealing her number to Ulquiorra.
Ulquiorra simply turned around and exited the room, while Nel prepared.
'Lady Nelliel, why are you holding onto those things anyway?' Asked Pesche.
'Hmm, nostalgia I guess.' Said Nel, looking at the green fondly.
'After all, it always reminds me of the time we spent together.' Said Nel.
"As well as knowing not to trust everyone." Added Nel internally.
'Well, let's go then.' Said Nel, leading her Fracción out with her and meeting Ulquiorra in the hallway.
'Lead the way.' Said Nel, to which Ulquiorra nodded, before four buzz sounds were heard, and the group disappeared.