Zanpakutō Spirits vs. Kirikaze

Prologue
In Soul Society, a Tōjū emerges from a window, fleeing from the pursuing Shinigami. As he lands safely onto the ground, they surround the Tōjū, who hurls his cleaver-like weapon at them. However, the attack is deflected in mid-strike by Kazeshini's Shikai, much to his inherent surprise. Kazeshini comments upon the Tōjū's unusual-looking weapon, asking whether he would like to find out whose is stronger. Shūhei Hisagi berates his Zanpakutō spirit for getting ahead of himself. Kazeshini states that he understands, charging at the Tōjū.

As Kazeshini clashes with the Tōjū, it is unable to keep up with his strikes. Kazeshini slashes at him, causing the Tōjū to keep its distance. However, as the Tōjū moves to attack again, it clutches its throat in agony, disintegrating into a plume of yellow fire. Its katana clatters to the ground, as Shūhei congratulates his Zanpakutō spirit on how effective his strategies have been. Shūhei asks him what the problem is, to which Kazeshini states that there is no problem. Renji Abarai and Zabimaru come on the scene, commenting upon the quickness of the battle.

Renji apologizes for his lateness, as Snakey comments it was due to Chimpette that they took so long. As they argue, Shūhei picks up the katana, claiming it was an easy kill. Renji comments that the numbers of Tōjū are diminishing, as Shūhei states that there may be only a handful of them left. He states that the repairs to Seireitei are nearly completed, wondering whether they will be given a chance to relax now. As the Shinigami leave, Chimpette comments that Snakey has gained weight, due to over-eating.

Snakey claims that he needs lots of nutrients as a growing boy, but Chimpette states that they are both one entity. Kazeshini turns to the two, informing them that the Tōjū reverted back to its sword, even though he never dealt it a fatal blow. Both Snakey and Chimpette are surprised by this, as Kazeshini merely nods to them. Later at night, a Tōjū flees from an enormous form, before screaming out loud. As the katana clatters to the ground, the enormous figure grows in size. On one of the rooftops, Hōzukimaru is drinking sake with Ruri'iro Kujaku, who comments upon the tranquility of the moon.

Hōzukimaru laughs, stating that it is too bright. They are approached by Zabimaru and Kazeshini, as Hōzukimaru wonders what is occurring, as they never hang out. Ruri'iro Kujaku dismisses this, stating that their Shinigami masters hang out a lot. Hōzukimaru asks them what is going on, speculating that something happened to Kazeshini's "beloved" master. Kazeshini berates Hōzukimaru for referring to Shūhei like that, asking whether he wants to die. Ruri'iro Kujaku calms him down, as Chimpette reminds Kazeshini of why they came.

Kazeshini sits down, confirming that they were able to find "that" Tōjū's tracks. Hōzukimaru is surprised, as Kazeshini explains that he saw a Tōjū disintegrate before his eyes after being drained of his reiatsu. He claims that that is the hallmark of "his" presence, as Chimpette fills in for them, explaining that Tōjū are Zanpakutō which go on a rampage after losing their Shinigami masters.