09x01 - The New Captain Appears! His Name Is Shūsuke Amagai

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Ichigo's battle endedwith a victory over Grimmjow

and the rescue of Orihime.

The fight againstthe Arrancars continues,

but that is a storyto be told later.

From here on,a totally new story unfolds.

Now the curtain riseson a currently unknown battle.

Did you hear, Captain?

Squad is getting a new captain!

I'm a captain.I've already been told.

The official announcement is to be madeat tomorrow's squad leaders' meeting.

That Kira

When did he learnto do a Bankai anyway?

Kira is not the new captain.

What?!

He's not?!

Don't scatter the documents!

I don't know the detailsabout the new captain.

Is that right?

Well, I didn't think Kira wassuited to be captain anyway.

I wonder who it's going to be then.

We'll find out tomorrow.

Never mind that, get back to work!

I'm so curious.

Yesterday our Expedition Unit returnedafter completing a long-term assignment.

Without suffering a single casualty,I may add.

That is a great achievement.

At the present time, Squads , , and are without captains.

As the Thirteen Court Guard Squads,

we cannot allow this situationto remain unresolved.

Therefore Yesterday the man in chargeof the Expedition Unit was summoned.

Under the attendance of I, Yamamoto,and two other captains,

we deliberated over his capabilitiesas a squad captain.

Our decision was unanimous.

Hence, I shall now introduce you allto the new captain

who will be replacingformer Captain Gin Ichimaru.

The new Squad Captain ofthe Thirteen Court Guard Squads,

Shusuke Amagai, enter!

Shusuke AmagaiEver heard of him?

Nope.

A new face we've never even heard ofis gonna be our captain.

I hear he's been away ona long expedition to suppress Hollows.

Who cares about that?

The point is that a total strangerwill suddenly be our captain.

Can we follow such a guy?

I know,but Lieutenant Kira's no better.

Yeah.

˜Morning.

I hope the new captain is nice.

You're right.We can't depend on him.

He wieldstwo Zanpakuto?

A solid presence.

I'm Amagai.

I'll do my very best.

I lack experience,so I ask for your guidance.

When you're a captain,

there's a lot of protocol and itmay be hard to get used to at first.

Just come to me ifyou have any questions.

Yes sir! Thank you very much.

Who were the two captainswho sat in on the deliberations?

Does it even matter?

One empty post has been filled now.We should be glad.

Well, you're right about that.

In time, we'll see justhow good Shusuke Amagai is.

Finally, one positionhas been filled.

That means nothing.There are still two more to fill.

At any time, or any place,a void causes discord.

One who is evil tries todisplay its power

by targeting the most vulnerable spot,by targeting such a void.

Is hethe new captain?

Let's seeWho's the Lieutenant?

I'm Squad Lieutenant, Izuru Kira.

I'm Shusuke Amagai.

I'm the newly appointedSquad Captain.

Nice to meet you.

Same here.A pleasure to meet you.

And he is Makoto Kibune.

Like myself, he'll be joiningSquad starting today.

He belonged to one ofmy Expedition Units.

But he's skilled,so I recruited him.

He'll be the Third Seat.

I'm Kibune.Pleased to meet you.

So that's him?

He's wearing the captain's coat.He's the one, all right.

Well

Compared to the other captainshe's kind of

What's the matter?

Well

You see, Squad was fine withouta captain until yesterday.

Stop!

Well, I know how you all feel.

After all, someone you don't even knowsuddenly shows up and tells you,

Hey, I'll be your captainstarting today.

I don't blame youfor feeling put off.

But, I will say this much.

As long as I'm your captain,I will protect you.

That is a captain's duty.

But you don't even knowhow good this captain is, right?

Well, you're right, but

As far as the squad is concerned,

there's a huge feeling of uncertaintytowards the captain.

And the thought of having to pull themall together tomorrow is

I'm not sure.

Jeez, what's the big deal?

It's just a case of them teachingthe cocky new transfer student a lesson.

I know. But I'm the onewho'll be caught in between.

Okay, okay. You're nervousabout the whole thing.

Well then

Here. Good ol' sake.

Drink away your worries.

I can't drink in broad daylight.

Silly

That's why it tastes so good!

Oh, yeah. Why not have a partywith all the Squad members?

A few drinks and you'llall be buddies in no time.

Is that how it works?

Just take my word for it and try.

I see.

So that's where youhide your sake bottles, eh?!

Captain

This is I meanKira was

Matsumoto!

This is

It's a welcome party for youand Third Seat Kibune, sir.

Huh? For us?

Well, thank you everyone.

I received some advice thatthis will help solidify our bond.

Please, sir.Let me pour for you.

Huh? Oh, I

Is something the matter?

Sure.

“ So much“ Huh?

Oh, nothing.

All right! Okay, everyone!

Let's begin the welcome party forCaptain Amagai and Third Seat Kibune.

This is bad. I've never beento a party this depressing.

It's havingthe opposite effect.

Now, a toast from Captain Amagai!

Sir, take a shot of sake.

O-Okay. Everyone,I'm counting on you all!

Captain, I see you'reone who can drink!

Not really.

A-Are you all right?

Jeez

Throwing a party like this for me.

I'm so happy.

Yup. I feel great.

Captain? What's wrong?

Captain Amagai!

What happened?

“ What's going on?“ Is he

Captain! Captain!

Actually, the captain haszero tolerance for alcohol.

Huh? He just had one shot.

He gets drunk on picklesmade from sake yeast.

Then why didn't he just refuse?

Well I think he read the moodand felt he shouldn't refuse.

Someone! Get me a pailof water and a towel.

Yes sir!

What'll we do, Lieutenant?

I guess we can't continue the partywith Captain Amagai in this condition.

Shall we wrap it up?

Now, now

Since you set upthis opportunity for us,

why don't we talk a bit moreand get to know one another?

I'd like to learn all of your namesand faces as much as I can.

I hear Squad is having a party.

Yes, in broad daylight.

It's a welcome partyfor Captain Amagai.

How nice.

What's nice?

Sake tastes best when you startdrinking during the day, Nanao.

˜Cuz you can get really plastered.

I wonder if this Captain Amagaiis a drinker.

I wouldn't know.

I wonder if we canbecome friends.

Who knows?

You're no fun, Nanao.

Thank you.

What'll we do?

Ignore him.

After all, we've managed until nowwith just Lieutenant Kira.

Who needs a captain like that?

That's true.

I was a fool for takingMatsumoto's advice.

Lieutenant Kira.

Third Seat Kibune.

The solidarity of Squad is very strong.

You think so?

I understand you'vekept the squad together

in the absence of a captain.

I'm very impressed.

It was nothing.

A directive for Squad ofthe Thirteen Court Guard Squads!

This is an emergency!

This is an emergency!

Menos have appeared inthe Precipice World in Area !

Presently, they are headedtowards Soul Society!

There are of them!

Thirteen?!

That many Menos inthe Precipice World?!

That's impossible.

I am ordering

Squad of the ThirteenCourt Guard Squads

to defeat the Menos who haveinfiltrated the Precipice World!

Make preparations immediatelyand go to the Precipice World!

Well?

What should we do?

I don't know.

Lieutenant! We must go!

But

It can't be helped!

I will request that the Restrictive Currentbe quarantined!

You must take command!

All right.

We will now enter the Precipice Worldto destroy the Menos!

It seems Squad will be going.

Perhaps the Seireitei ison the verge of change.

What?

A man who distinguished himselfin an expedition assignment

is suddenly named as captain.

That never happened before.

I know, but

Who were the two captains

who participated inShusuke Amagai's appointment?

I don't know.But I do know this much

Something new is beginning.

We will split into small groups of fourand confront the enemy.

Our enemies are Menos!Take every precaution!

Enter!

They're coming!

Each group spread out!

Raise your head, Wabisuke!

Out of thirteen Menos,five have been destroyed!

Eight remain.

Everyone, just a few more!Hang in there!

Yes sir!

What's that?

The Restrictive Current is back!

Why?!

It's supposed to be quarantined!

The Restrictive Current.

That's impossible!What's going on?!

The Restrictive Current Cleanerhas appeared!

Distance to Squad meters!

The cause is unknown!

It can't be stopped!

Third Seat Kibune!What's the meaning of this?!

I don't know.

I know my request to quarantinethe Restrictive Current was received.

Retreat!

I will cover the rear!We must hurry!

Thanks, Third Seat Kibune!

Hurry!

We can't outrun it!

Move!

Captain Amagai!

Stay back!

Are you nuts?

I thought I told you

As long as I'm your captain,I will protect you!

Please take a good look atCaptain Amagai's true power.

Kibune

You're sure you requested thatthe Restrictive Current be quarantined?

Yes.

I can't believe the Departmentof Research and Development

would miss such a request.

Something is strange about this.

But, whatever.

Anyone hurt?

N-No sir!

Good.

Kira!

Yes sir!

Good work.

Just what I'd expect from someonewho filled in during a captain's absence.

No It's nothing.

I'm glad you're all okay.

Let's go back!

He's an extraordinary guy.

Yeah, he's amazing.

Captain Amagai!

Are you ok?

He's

This manHe did that while still drunk.

Someone, help me.

R-Right!

Let's go back. Lieutenant Kira!

R-Right.

Why did you chooseto send out Squad ?

It was the perfect opportunityfor the newcomer to show his skills.

According to the report,Squad was in the midst of a party.

Was there a reason yousent them into battle drunk?

It was an initiation!

Arrancar Encyclopedia!

ARRANCAR ENCYCLOPEDIA

Today, we'll talk aboutIchigo Kurosaki's Hollowfication.

When Ichigo Kurosaki hollowfies,

the frightening Spiritual Pressureis like an Espada's.

Why am I in this corner?!

Why? You're more likean Arrancar than a Soul Reaper.

Not!

By the way, is it true thatSquad has a new captain?

Yup, seems like it.

Oh, it's him.

I see. Well, it'll be tough.

Huh? You know him?!

As if!

Hang in there, Izuru.