Ulquiorra: Even Yhwach Was Cut Down by His Majesty

"Let me introduce myself. I'm Billy Banks, Chief of the Pipers."

As he led the way, Billy introduced himself and rubbed the heads of the two girls beside him. "These two are new members of the division. The blonde one is Ninny Spangcole, and the black-haired one is Noel Niihashi."

Having their heads rubbed, neither girl seemed particularly pleased. They quickly shook off Billy's hand and put some distance between themselves and him.

Billy did not seem embarrassed and continued, "They're both outstanding members of Western Branch's younger generation. Though Noel Niihashi is young, she has half-Japanese blood and is fairly good at your language, so I had her come along as well."

As he spoke, he tugged lightly at the black-haired girl. "Noel, come greet the Lieutenant from Eastern Branch."

Noel seemed somewhat unwilling, but she still gave an expressionless bow and spoke to the group in standard Japanese. "Noel Niihashi, greetings to the Captain of Eastern Branch."

Strangely enough, perhaps because of the setting of the world, everyone in Eastern Branch within Soul Society basically spoke Japanese.

Meanwhile, everyone at Western Branch spoke English, so Noel's standard pronunciation still surprised them somewhat.

Unlike Billy, whose accent was bizarre whenever he spoke, as though he were some sort of hermaphrodite.

"Your Japanese is so standard. You're an amazing kid."

Ichigo said in surprise. Since he wanted to become an interpreter, he was sensitive to languages. Seeing that this little girl spoke not only standard English but also standard Japanese, he could not help admiring her.

"I lived in Japan for a while before, and my parents taught me, so I know some."

Noel was cold on the outside but warm within. In truth, Ichigo's sincere praise made her happy, though she did not show it.

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