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She is met with fellow Zanpakutō spirits, Suzumebachi and Tobiume, who greet her on sight. However, as Haineko is deep in thought, she disregards their presence. They wonder what is wrong with her, as Narunosuke scoffs down a veritable buffet of food, brought in by Haineko. She asks him whether the food is good, thanking Haineko for the meal. Haineko states that she cannot imagine informing the Shinigami of his existence, believing that he is just an ordinary Zanpakutō.<ref name="e262"></ref> |
She is met with fellow Zanpakutō spirits, Suzumebachi and Tobiume, who greet her on sight. However, as Haineko is deep in thought, she disregards their presence. They wonder what is wrong with her, as Narunosuke scoffs down a veritable buffet of food, brought in by Haineko. She asks him whether the food is good, thanking Haineko for the meal. Haineko states that she cannot imagine informing the Shinigami of his existence, believing that he is just an ordinary Zanpakutō.<ref name="e262"></ref> |
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| − | She joins him in the feast, as Narunosuke brings up the topic of his status as a Tōjū. Haineko chokes on her food at the mention of this, and comments that her master is bringing the topic up with her superiors. She comments that the process may take a while, and that her Shinigami master is weird. Rangiku sneezes at the mention of her name, as Narunosuke laughs at the hilariousness of a joke. As he laughs, he starts to convulse once again, clutching his head in pain. Haineko asks whether he is okay, telling him to get more rest. |
+ | She joins him in the feast, as Narunosuke brings up the topic of his status as a Tōjū. Haineko chokes on her food at the mention of this, and comments that her master is bringing the topic up with her superiors. She comments that the process may take a while, and that her Shinigami master is weird. Rangiku sneezes at the mention of her name, as Narunosuke laughs at the hilariousness of a joke. As he laughs, he starts to convulse once again, clutching his head in pain. Haineko asks whether he is okay, telling him to get more rest.<ref name="e262"></ref> |
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| + | He thanks Haineko for her assistance, commenting that her presence soothes him. She is shocked by this statement, her cheeks flushing. Haineko is overwhelmed by this, and runs back along the path, coming across Suzumebachi and Tobiume once again. However, in her over-excited state, she repeatedly smacks Tobiume on the head, skipping away happily. The two of them wonder what happened to make her act so unnaturally. As Rangiku walks across a pathway, Haineko appears before her master. This shocks her, as Haineko comments upon trivial matters, calling her "Rangiku-chan".<ref name="e262"></ref> |
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| + | Meanwhile, back at Narunosuke's house, he clutches his head in pain. He wonders why his hands have no feeling in them, staring at them despondently. The next day, Haineko happily trots amongst the field of flowers, humming to herself. She approaches the abandoned house, as Narunosuke is surrounded by purple reiatsu. However, it dissipates once Haineko bursts into the door, proferring gifts of food and drink to him. Narunosuke tells her that he cannot act as freely as she can, asking how the negotiations are going. Haineko then reveals the truth to the stricken Tōjū.<ref name="e262"></ref> |
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Revision as of 11:16, 3 June 2011
Haineko vs. Narunosuke is a fight taking place in the Tōjū Campaign. It focuses upon the conflict between the Zanpakutō spirit of the 10th Division lieutenant, and a seemingly-normal Tōjū called Narunosuke.
Prologue
Rangiku and her task force assemble.
Several Shinigami run through a rocky outrop, assembling upon the base of the mountainous area. Their leader, 10th Division lieutenant Rangiku Matsumoto states that she can sense a faint reiatsu emanating from beyond the mountains. She instructs her subordinates to split up in search for the presence, as Haineko jumps onto the scene, proclaiming that they leave it to her. Rangiku is sceptical that she will be able to handle herself, but Haineko berates her for treating her like a kid, sticking her tongue out.[1]
As the flowers sway in the wind, Haineko comes across a field of the aforementioned flowers. She notices with surprise a figure lying unconscious within the field, commenting that she found the source of the reiatsu. As Haineko approaches the figure, he stirs in his sleep. She asks whether or not he is a Tōjū, to which he charges at her, before being stopped by her katana. Haineko notices that the Tōjū is attractive, and begins to blush promptly. Narunosuke stares pleadingly at her, seemingly resigned to his fate.[1]
Haineko spares Narunosuke's life.
She comments that his appearance is unusual, stating that it is almost as if he is a Zanpakutō. Haineko tries unsuccessfully to convince herself that she is not interested in him. Narunosuke tries to move from his spot, but collapses back onto the flower bed. She immediately comes to his aid, before realizing her mistake. As he coughs repeatedly, she states that a Tōjū is still a Tōjū, preparing to cut him down. However, he looks despondently at her, forcing her to put down her weapon.[1]
Haineko begins to walk away, as the task force is able to eliminate the other Tōjū seeking refuge within the pass. Rangiku sheathes her sword, as Haineko emerges from the underbrush, asking her Zanpakutō whether she was able to finish the Tōjū off. She states that she did so, preparing to ask her master about the Tōjū she found. However, as Haineko looks at the broken katana strewn all over the ground, she retracts her question. Rangiku wonders what is wrong, as Haineko stares into the sky.[1]
Haineko's Secret
Rangiku berated by her captain for slacking off.
As Rangiku relaxes within the 10th Division barracks, she is earnestly approached by her captain, Tōshirō Hitsugaya, who berates her for slacking off. She complains that someone stole the sweet buns that she was saving, accusing her captain of the thievery. He dismisses this claim, as Rangiku orders Hyōrinmaru to make her some tea. He berates her for attempting to use his Zanpakutō as a servant, stating that their job isn't over yet. She agrees half-heartedly, as Hyōrinmaru wonders where Haineko is.[1]
Rangiku states that she doesn't know, eagerly sipping on the tea Hyōrinmaru gave her. Meanwhile, as Haineko walks throughout the mountainous area, she wonders whether she is allowed to do this. As she enters an abandoned household to find Narunosuke, he is surprised at her sudden appearance. Haineko apologizes for keeping him waiting, presenting him with a complimentary basket of sweet buns. He then smiles at her. Whilst she tends to his wounds, he thanks her, asking what her motivation is.[1]
Haineko tends to Narunosuke's injuries.
Narunosuke states that he is one of the Tōjū that they are chasing after, and instead of killing him, she tended to his injuries. Haineko merely states that that is just her personality, claiming that he hasn't attacked her yet. However, she comments to herself that that is a lame excuse, asking him whether he truly is a Tōjū. Narunosuke states that he is an ordinary Zanpakutō whom has lost his master, explaining that his master was a cowardly Shinigami, a trait which was passed inherently onto him.[1]
And as such, he believed that he needed to ally himself with the other Tōjū in order to survive. Narunosuke states that he was hunted down as a result of this belief. He claims that that is why he is hiding, as he starts to convulse. Haineko tells him to rest, as he apologizes for his rashness. He comments that she is different from the others, as she tells him that she will try and sway the judgement of the other Shinigami. Haineko claims that he is not a threat, handing him the sweet buns.[1]
Narunosuke refuses to believe this, as they introduce themselves to each other. They burst into laughter over the use of honorifics.[1]
Stark Reality
As Haineko approaches Rangiku after their meeting, she claims that it is impossible for a Tōjū to remain intact without their masters. Haineko is surprised at this, as Rangiku states that destroying them is the only option available. She tries to plead Narunosuke's case, but Rangiku claims that it is only a matter of time before the Tōjū in question goes on a rampage. Haineko states that not all Tōjū are a threat, prompting Rangiku to reveal that it is inevitable for a Tōjū to lose control, according to the 12th Division's research.[1]
Rangiku questions her new-found interest in them, asking whether she discovered a new Tōjū. Haineko denies this outright, quickly leaving her master's presence. As she walks around Seireitei, Haineko understands that the Shinigami believe his status as a Tōjū is enough to warrant his death. Haineko realizes that Rangiku said most Tōjū lose control, believing that this characteristic is absent in Narunosuke. She imagines informing Rangiku of the situation, commenting that that will be neither good nor bad.[1]
She is met with fellow Zanpakutō spirits, Suzumebachi and Tobiume, who greet her on sight. However, as Haineko is deep in thought, she disregards their presence. They wonder what is wrong with her, as Narunosuke scoffs down a veritable buffet of food, brought in by Haineko. She asks him whether the food is good, thanking Haineko for the meal. Haineko states that she cannot imagine informing the Shinigami of his existence, believing that he is just an ordinary Zanpakutō.[1]
She joins him in the feast, as Narunosuke brings up the topic of his status as a Tōjū. Haineko chokes on her food at the mention of this, and comments that her master is bringing the topic up with her superiors. She comments that the process may take a while, and that her Shinigami master is weird. Rangiku sneezes at the mention of her name, as Narunosuke laughs at the hilariousness of a joke. As he laughs, he starts to convulse once again, clutching his head in pain. Haineko asks whether he is okay, telling him to get more rest.[1]
The Inevitable Moment
He thanks Haineko for her assistance, commenting that her presence soothes him. She is shocked by this statement, her cheeks flushing. Haineko is overwhelmed by this, and runs back along the path, coming across Suzumebachi and Tobiume once again. However, in her over-excited state, she repeatedly smacks Tobiume on the head, skipping away happily. The two of them wonder what happened to make her act so unnaturally. As Rangiku walks across a pathway, Haineko appears before her master. This shocks her, as Haineko comments upon trivial matters, calling her "Rangiku-chan".[1]
Meanwhile, back at Narunosuke's house, he clutches his head in pain. He wonders why his hands have no feeling in them, staring at them despondently. The next day, Haineko happily trots amongst the field of flowers, humming to herself. She approaches the abandoned house, as Narunosuke is surrounded by purple reiatsu. However, it dissipates once Haineko bursts into the door, proferring gifts of food and drink to him. Narunosuke tells her that he cannot act as freely as she can, asking how the negotiations are going. Haineko then reveals the truth to the stricken Tōjū.[1]
Battle
Aftermath
References
| Major Participants | Ichigo Kurosaki • Gotei 13 • Ruri'iro Kujaku • Kazeshini • Sode no Shirayuki • Zangetsu • Suzumebachi • Hyōrinmaru • Katen Kyōkotsu • Sōgyo no Kotowari • Haineko • Tobiume • Wabisuke • Senbonzakura • Zabimaru • Gegetsuburi • Hōzukimaru · Ashisogi Jizō • Tenken • Gonryōmaru · Tōjū Pair • Hollow Tōjū • Boomerang Tōjū • Tentacle Tōjū • Tōjū gang • Mouthless Tōjū • Narunosuke • Hammer Tōjū • Bearded Tōjū • Kirikaze • Carver Tōjū • Yōkai Tōjū • Lion Tōjū • Face Tōjū • Ape Tōjū |
| Fights & Events | Emergence of the Tōjū • Ichigo Kurosaki & Tōshirō Hitsugaya vs. Hollow Tōjū • Renji Abarai & Zabimaru vs. Boomerang Tōjū • The Monster That Lurks Underground • Shūhei Hisagi vs. Kazeshini: Final Fight • Orihime Inoue & Ichigo Kurosaki vs. Mouthless Tōjū • Haineko vs. Narunosuke • Senbonzakura & Zabimaru Trapped • Katen Kyōkotsu vs. Nanao Ise vs. Bearded Tōjū • Zanpakutō Spirits vs. Kirikaze |