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Living World, Karakura Town, Forest, Kouga's Seal Site

* Kouga and Muramasa stare at each other.

* "Fly Back Several Hundred Years"

* Outskirts of Sereitei, rebels are fighting with shinigami.

Soul Society, Sereitei, Outskirts, Plains

Ginrei: The rebels now outnumber us and are growing in force. What do you think we should do, Kouga?

Kouga: There's no time to study the situation. I'll handle things.

Ginrei: Don't. You can't fight a war on your own.

Kouga: But we lack the time to discuss things at our leisure. This isn't like you, Father.

Ginrei: I told you not to call me that here.

Kouga: My apologies, Ginrei-dono. I will take my leave.

* Kouga dashes towards the rebels.

Ginrei: Always rushing through life.

* Kouga lands in the middle of the rebels. "What?! Who's there?! Who are you?!" "Wait, that's-!" "Don't tell me he's from the Kuchiki fmaily..." "He's our enemy! Surround him!"

* Kouga draws his sword.

Kouga: Curse your own misfortune for laying eyes upon my sword.

* "Stay your ground! He's by himself! Dman greenhorn! Let's go!" They run to attack.

Kouga: Whisper, Muramasa.

* Kouga wields Muramasa (Muramasa) in Shikai mode.

* The rebels are overwhelmed with reiatsu. "What's he doing?" Their swords start moving by themselves. "Wh-What?! My Zanpakutou's-!" "What's wrong?" "I don't know! My Zanpakutou's moving by itself!" He kills a fellow. "Wh-Why'd you do that?" "Same here!" "What's your problem?" "I-It's not me! My Zanpakutou's doing it!" "All on its own? But that's impossible-- What the hell?" The swords attack their owners. "Wh-What's going on? No way! No!" Eventually they are all killed.

Soul Society, Sereitei, Headquarters, 1st Division Barracks

Yamamoto: Raise your head, Kuchiki Kouga.

Kouga: Yes, sir!

Yamamoto: You did a wonderful job during that last conflict. Although the civil war is not yet at an end, this was a big step toward returning order to the land.

Kouga: I'm unworthy of such praise.

Yamamoto: Soul Society is trembling fiercely right now.

Soul Society, Sereitei, Headquarters, 4th Division Infirmary

* View changes to the 4th Division Infirmary.

Yamamoto: But it may be part of a trial that we must undertake in order to obtain everlasting peace.

Soul Society, Sereitei, Cemetery

* View changes to a cemetery and people praying.

Soul Society, Sereitei, Headquarters, 1st Division Barracks

Yamamoto: If so, Soul Society will need powerful youths like yourself. Henceforth, use your power as you need to.

Kouga: Yes, sir! I shall dedicate myself to restoring peace.

Soul Society, Sereitei, Headquarters, 6th Division Barracks

* Ginrei and Kouga are walking. People around him are gossiping. "Did you hear about Kouga-dono?" "Yeah, sure did!" "I hear he took care of tens of rebels on his own." "That's incredible!" "Rumor has it they're getting ready to promote him to 3rd Seat." "So how come he dresses like he's part of the Kuchiki house?" "What, you don't even know about that? Given his skill with the pen and the sword, the Kuchiki house welcomed him in as a son-in-law."

Soul Society, Sereitei, Headquarters, 6th Division Barracks

* Ginrei and Kouga are inside a room.

Kouga: Is something the matter? You seem upset about something. Would you please talk to me?

Ginrei: I have a question for you. Why did you go out and fight them by yourself?

Kouga: I was certain that my Zanpakutou, Muramasa, and I were capable of handling the situation on our own.

Ginrei: Tell me, Kouga, when one is granted great power, what is of the utmost importance in mastering it?

Kouga: What is it?

Ginrei: Your heart.

Kouga: My heart?

Ginrei: Those who have great power must know how to control their own power, and sometimes be controlled by that power. In order to truly create such a relationship, it is necessary to have a strong heart that keeps you from becoming overconfident. I am well aware of how great your power is, but you still lack the heart to fully master it. Consider this past skirmish an unfortunate example of that. You must bear the responsibility of carrying our great house's name.

Kouga: But-!

Ginrei: Enough. You're dismissed.

Kouga: As you wish.

* Kouga leaves.

Soul Society, Sereitei, Outskirts, Plains

Spirit World, Kouga Kuchiki, Pillars and Water

* Muramasa's voice echoes around.

Muramasa: What's bothering you, Kouga?

Kouga: Nothing's bothering me.

Muramasa: I can see that your heart is clouded.

Kouga: You're just imagining things.

Muramasa: Don't hide your feelings from me. We are one. By trusting each other, we can grow even more powerful.

Kouga: Haven't I mastered you?

Muramasa: I don't know. Your power has yet to reach its full potential. I cannot say how much more powerful you'll become.

Kouga: I see.

Muramasa: But I can say this... it was fate that we met as Shinigami and Zanpakutou. Believe in me, as well as in yourself.

Soul Society, Sereitei, Outskirts, Plains

Kouga: (You're right. I can help protect the peace by believing in myself.)

* Kouga wields Muramasa (Muramasa) in Shikai mode.

* Kouga fights against rebels. Ginrei and Yamamoto are watching from a distance.

Kouga: That concludes my report on our last punitive expedition.

* Ginrei says nothing.

Spirit World, Kouga Kuchiki, Pillars and Water

Kouga: What's Ginrei-dono's problem?

Muramasa: What's wrong, Kouga?

Kouga: He refuses to acknowledge that I'm trying to do something great. I think he's even looking down on me!

Muramasa: Don't worry about it. You are strong, and beautiful.

Kuchiki Woman: Is something the matter?

Ginrei: Hm?

Kuchiki Woman: Is it about him? As of late, it seems something is changing in him.

* A quick scene shows Kouga killing more rebels.

Ginrei: There's no need to worry about him. He's a smart man. And his power is vastly superior to even my own. He just needs some time to fully understand that.