Lisa put away her magazine and adjusted her glasses.
"But won't a Zanpakuto lose its power after its owner dies?"
A Zanpakuto was fundamentally a Soul Reaper's power. When a Soul Reaper died, their Zanpakuto usually reverted to an Asauchi or vanished outright, like the one Kenpachi Zaraki had taken from another Soul Reaper.
Yuko took a small sip of tea. "I wouldn't try to draw such clear lines when it comes to Zanpakuto. According to the 12th Division's analysis, it seems to be some kind of mutation."
Mm, this really is good tea... She was beginning to understand why those old-timers loved tea tasting so much.
It was elegant. Made her seem dignified and refined.
Senna leaned across the table and looked curiously at Ichigo. "So, is everything taken care of?"
Ichigo nodded. "Yeah, more or less. We've cleared out most of them."
"Wow, that was fast," Senna said. "You were still fighting when I came to find you."
"That was the last one."
Rukia glanced at Yuko and added, "Word from Soul Society says the divisions have suppressed the Blade Beasts in Rukongai too. It's thanks to Sensei's efficient command. Otherwise, who knows how long it would have dragged on?"
"Oh? You've heard about that already?" Yuko accepted the flattery without hesitation. "It was a small matter. Hardly worth mentioning."
No, your face says it's very much worth mentioning.
As everyone exchanged awkward looks, Yoshino finished preparing dinner.
"All right, all right, let's put work aside for now!" Yoshino came out of the kitchen carrying a large, steaming pot, a gentle smile on her face. "Go wash your hands, everyone. The sukiyaki's ready."
At the mention of food, the mood in the room changed at once. Everyone who had been chatting sprang to life and crowded around the