13x35 - Battle of the Females? Katen Kyōkotsu vs. Nanao!

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Zanpakuto

Their shape and abilities arebased on their Soul Reaper's soul.

Soul Reapers gain power

by learning their namesand synergizing with them.

They are born with Soul Reapersand die with Soul Reapers.

That is what Zanpakuto are.

Captain!

Oh, what took youso long, Nanao?

Took me so long, you say?!

Just what exactlyare you doing, sir?

Having a drink as I viewthe plum blossoms.

Since it's still a little early for

the cherry blossoms tocome into full bloom.

I think these petals haveclouded your brain.

You can enjoy yourself afterwe've slain the Sword Beasts.

Now let's go.

Nah, I'll pass.

Would you go inmy place, Nanao?

What're you saying?

I know.Why not go with these two?

Don't be ridiculous.

Why should I leave a drinking partyto go and do back-breaking work?

If you want to take somebody,take this one.

She seems to havenothing better to do.

Yes! That's a good idea.

It's set, then.

Nanao, the two of youtake care of it, okay?

Huh? But

I feel like he ordered meto babysit her

So, umKatenkyokotsu

That doesn't sound rightsince there are two of them.

What should I call you?

Are you listening?

What?!

Nanao!

What's wrong?

Rangiku

I'm sorry

My

What's this?You have such a cute girl with you.

Is she Captain Kyoraku'slove child?

She's one ofCaptain's Zanpakuto.

I know that.

Don't give me such a scary look.

Is he making you babysit her?

No, not really, but

Captain Kyoraku ordered the twoof us to slay the Sword Beasts

Huh?!

Hey! Just a minute!

What is this Spiritual Pressure?!

She'll be all right, won't she?

Yeah, of course.

After all, you and she areboth my Zanpakuto.

That's not what I meant.

I meant the lieutenant

She'll be fine.Nothing to worry about

I hope so

It was around here

Damn

Young girl

Aren't you going to applythe finishing blow?

It's as though she'stoying with him

without applyingthe fatal strike

This girlhas she no emotions?!

Bakudo Number , Hainawa!

Slaying Sword Beastsisn't a game!

If you won't applya finishing blow,

then I will end it!

Stop it!

Hado Number , Byakurai!

A falling out, eh?How convenient!

Darn!

So that's what happened

I'm very sorry.

Well, can't do anything aboutthe one that got away.

Besides, if that Sword Beastis wounded”

it couldn't have gone far.

There's nothing to worry about.

But

However.

What exactly are you"very sorry" about?

Huh?

It's more than just about lettingthe Sword Beast escape, isn't it?

Well, that's okay

You can work alone,or she can work alone”

do it any way you want.

If working together is impossible,you don't have to work as a pair.

Impossible?

That's right.

You don't have to force yourself.

It's not impossible.

Huh?

I was given orders, and I intendto fulfill my mission with her!

No, you don't have to be so

Excuse me.

Good grief

She's a proud young woman.

That lieutenant is confused.

You do realize that, right?

Unlike the lieutenantwho is all business,

that girl sees battle as a game.

Catch a dragonfly and shewould pluck off its wings

Catch a butterfly and shewould drown it in water

Catch a cicada and shewould rip off its legs

It's like a child playing.

Innocent and ingenuous,

but merciless and cruelat the same time.

I prefer colorful pastimes,

but that girl happens to berather dark and malicious.

It would be hard to accept her after seeing

what she iscapable of, right before your eyes.

Especially for that lieutenantwho seems very straight-laced.

Not to mention that the Zanpakutobelongs to the captain

whom the lieutenant looks up to.

I can't blame her forbeing confused

But still, they areboth dear to me

Say

Sorry

This girl goes intono-questions-asked fighting mode

the moment someoneapproaches from the back

What happened earlierwas partially my fault.

But let me add thatthere are issues

with the way you fight, as well.

Anyhow, I'd like to worktogether with you again

to slay the Sword Beasts

Why did I have to insist that"it's not impossible"?

Hi!

Hey! Don't scare me like that!

You're the one whoscared me, Rangiku!

So, what's the matter?

You look like you havea lot on your mind.

“ Is it a man?“ No, it isn't!

Oh, it's Captain Kyoraku'sZanpakuto girl, isn't it?

Yes

I'm not sure if I canget along with her

I get it.It's like the relationship

between a bride andher mother-in-law, right?

No, that's not it.

I get it.

It's like the relationship betweena daughter and stepmother, right?

No, that's not it.

I get it.It's like the relationship

between an ex-girlfriendand current girlfriend

You're getting colder.

Why don't you excuseyourself from that mission?

I can't do that!

I have my pride.

All right!

Let me take care of this!

I'm rather good at helpingdifficult younger kids open up!

Uh, right

Katenkyokotsu!

What're you doing?

She's not very friendly, is she?

I told you so.

Being that she'sCaptain Kyoraku's Zanpakuto,

I thought she'd be friendlier.

Her master is a charming man.

Wait! Wait! Wait!

Come have some funwith us big girls.

"Us"?

You're coming, too.

Metoo?

You look adorable!

Doesn't she lookmuch more sexy?

Rangiku, I don't think it worked.

That's odd

Girls are supposed to respondto fashionable clothing

But that one wasbased completely on

your own personal taste, Rangiku

“ Please instruct us!“ Please instruct us!

This ought to work.

Girls like her are just shy

But in reality,they're attracted to older men.

That goes for both Zanpakutoand Soul Reapers

Rangiku, Rangiku

Looks like that didn't work either.

OSSWEETS SHOP

This is happiness!

Sweets make a woman happiest!

Delicious

It's hopeless.

She's more than I can handle.

Give up, Nanao!

Could it be?

No, that's not possible

A girl like her couldn't possiblyenjoy a setting like that

But she is, after all,

the Zanpakuto ofCaptain Kyoraku, so

A party?

You say a party, but

What's the point of having a party

under a cherry tree thathasn't blossomed yet?

You don't know how to appreciatethe beauty of things, do you?

Forgive me.

That's okay,those are minor details

Nanao says shewants to throw a party.

Just being able to drink withNanao will be very satisfying.

You alcoholic captain

Huh? Did you say something?

Nothing, sir.

Captain, please try tonot drink too much.

Okay.

Why're you so concernedabout that girl?

I mean,all you have to do

is complete yourSword Beast-slaying mission, right?

There's no need to commityourself to her to this extent.

At first, I thoughtshe was a creepy girl

But gradually,I began to feel sorry for her

Sorry for her?

She's a Zanpakuto

She was born to fight, so sheprobably doesn't need emotions.

But shehow should I put it

I don't quite get it, but

Well, give it your best sh*t then.

You there, young lady.

The name's Nanao.

Mind pouring a little for me?

That's not a little.

I'd like you to pour for me, too.

If you pour my drink,I think I might get drunk

You don't have to worry,Captain Kyoraku.

You're already drunk.

I'm sure you're tooyoung to drink, right?

W-Wait?

Why?

Waitplease

Wait! Wait!

Please?

You like flowers?

Excuse me a second.

Okay, done!

Yes

Cute!

What?

Why did you come here?

Could it bebecause youwant to see other flowers?

C'mon. Come with me.

I'll show you where thereare many more flowers.

See?

About the time whenplum blossoms fall,

peach blossoms begin to bloom.

Waitwhat're you doing?!

No sword. Leave it here.

I knew it

If I approach her normally, she is rather cooperative

You wanted flowers, didn't you?

I'll pick one for you.

How nice to meet you here

You're!

Letting me go saved my life.

So as payback

I'm going to havea lot of "fun" with you!

Oh, noher Zanpakuto!

No you don't!

You want this toy?

How about you playwith me instead?

You see, I'm lonely

Pay attention!

I won't finish you off just yet.

I had to put up withyour fun last time,

so this time you'll beputting up with my fun

Hado Number ! Shakkaho!

That was all I couldmanage in my condition!

Since you saved me last time,

I thought aboutletting you off easy, but

It looks like youstill want to play!

You're in the way!

Wait there

I'll play with youall you want later

Take this!

How unpleasant to see a fightgo down under peach trees

You know?

You're!

If you try anything, she'll

Huh?

Why?!

Unfortunately for you, my girlswant to come home and play with me.

So, how'd it go?

Did that girl change in any way?

No

But I think maybethat was never really necessary.

Oh?

Do you really think so?

Huh? What?

Forme?

Thank you

Nanao, didn't you think I waseven cooler than usual this time?

Huh?

You're welcome tofall in love with me.

Or did you fall in lovewith me all over again?

It's saying things like thatthat makes you uncool!

Oh

Arrancar Encyclopedia.

Hi there.

Today, I'll tell you all abouthow the Espada k*lled time

while the producers wereshifting the story around.

Stark was sleeping.

Well, I saw that one coming.

Barragan played chess.

He looks very serious

Halibel is

What?

That's me!

If you spy on a woman'sprivate life, you'll get hurt.

Y-Yes, ma'am

I'll be more careful