The Strength of the Bremen Town Musicians

The Dog Head didn't escalate the tension; instead, the speaker loudly declared, "We accept the result of the competition, but I would like to ask the judges and audience to give us a chance to show the Bremen Town Musicians's true strength!"

After Dog Head said those words, there was complete silence. Having been through two songs by the band BLEACH, the audience had basically realized that something was wrong with this world, but the sincerity in Dog Head's words touched them, and for a moment they didn't know what to do.

"So, the previous two songs weren't your true abilities? Then why didn't you go all out from the start?" Hirako said impatiently, carrying his Zanpakuto.

Inside the illusion, the bewitched residents have awakened. Hirako and his group need to do is go up and chop off the heads of those Bremen Town Musicians bastards, and that's it.

"I know it was our mistake. We never considered BLEACH as a rival from the beginning, but please give us another chance. We're not concerned with winning or losing; we just want to prove ourselves and that we deserve to stand on this stage!"

The Dog Head's words resonated with the audience, sparking lively discussion. For most, it was just a musical competition; what's wrong with giving the Bremen Town Musicians a chance?

Seeing that the situation was getting a little out of control, Hirako decided to pass the buck to the others. "BLEACH, what do you guys think?"

Tatsuki's gaze swept over her companions, and the confident expressions on each of their faces gave her great strength. She picked up the microphone and asked.

"First of all, to the band on the other side, I want to confirm, we won this match, right?"

"Yes, we, the Bremen Town Musicians, lost. From now on, Bremen is your stage," the Dog Head readily admitted. "According to the rules, after the performance, we are at your disposal."

The Dog Head didn't spell it out too clearly, but all the ability users understood: the Animal Band had conceded defeat, and the Fairy Tale Dragon's crisis was over.

Below the stage, the Magicians mingled in the crowd beamed with joy, creating a jubilant atmosphere.

Seeing this, Tatsuki also revealed a sweet smile, "Then what else is there to say? Let's enjoy the music together!"

A deafening roar of applause and cheers erupted from the audience. Hirako promptly picked up the microphone and announced, "Now, at the request of everyone, please let both bands continue with their third song. Since the competition results are already decided, there will be no judges this time!"

With a soft "poof," the judges' panel in the center vanished in a wisp of smoke. Hirako, who had returned to the crowd, gave the other three a look; they had more important things to do.

Next, the original four-member judging panel will appear at four different positions on the Bremen Town Musicians's stage, surrounding the Bremen Town Musicians.

The other side is Fairy Tale Dragon, Hirako aren't naive enough to completely believe the Dog Head's story. If the Bremen Town Musicians denies it, the cold blade will chop off their dog heads.

"Thank you so much!" Dog Head loudly thanked the audience and the opposing band, then put down the microphone and said to his companions, "Gentlemen, it's time to remember why we chose to come to Bremen in the first place."

Donkey Head, Chicken Head, Cat Head —each of them stroked their instrument, and the excitement of venturing into Bremen resurfaced in their hearts.

Is that the song?

"Can we still sing?"

"It definitely can!"

Upon receiving responses from his teammates, Dog Head shouted, "Next up, we'll perform one of our original songs, ' Chasing Dreams in Bremen '!"

The lights dimmed, and a slightly slower rhythm began. The first spot to light up was the one with the Donkey Head. He spoke softly about how, because of his age, he was about to be discarded like a used donkey, so he escaped his original life and chose to go to Bremen to become a musician.

The music became more upbeat, Dog Head appeared on stage. He recounted how, just as he was about to be beaten to death by his owner due to old age, he met a companion. He played the drums, and his companion played the piano, and together they traveled to Bremen.

Suddenly, the music became melodious and soothing. It was Cat Head. He couldn't catch mice, but because he could play music at night, he was invited to go to Bremen.

Finally, there's Chicken Head, who, because of its great voice, managed to join everyone on the Bremen journey before its owner stewed it.

The melody gradually rises, the chorus begins, and along the way, this newly formed band encountered many hardships. They were destitute, they outwitted robbers, and after a long and arduous journey, they finally arrived in Bremen.

Back then, Bremen was just a small town. The arrival of this band injected new vitality into the town. Because of their presence, various funds came here, and the town developed rapidly until it became the magnificent city of Bremen today.

This band is the soul of Bremen, the foundation upon which Bremen thrives, and they are the proud Bremen Town Musicians!

As the music stopped, the four members of the Animal Band were panting heavily. This wasn't just a performance; in this show, they had given it their all, playing and screaming with all their might, bringing this song Chasing Dreams in Bremen," to unprecedented heights.

"We're so happy, it's been a long time since we've sung this happily," said Donkey Head, the first member to form the band, whose dream changed the fate of the other three.

"I'm sorry..." Despite pouring out his heart, Chicken Head was still filled with endless self-blame. He had lost the first round and the Bremen stage.

Hearing the enthusiastic cheers from below the stage, the other three walked over to the Chicken Head. The four of them hugged tightly, just like when they outwitted the robbers. They were a team, and no one could be missing. They would also share the blame for any mistakes they made.

"No regrets. To be able to sing this last song on this stage, come on, it's time to take the curtain call!"

Led by the Dog Head, the four of them bowed deeply to the audience side by side, reluctant to straighten up for a long time.

"That's truly a fantastic piece. We at BLEACH will give it our all, Bremen Town Musicians!"

Tatsuki's voice came, and the four members of the Bremen Town Musicians stood up. They put their arms around each other's shoulders and didn't let go. At this final moment, they had to face it together.

Understanding the Bremen Town Musicians's meaning, the members of the BLEACH band exchanged smiles, and Tatsuki loudly announced the name of this final song.

"ChAngE!"

[chAngE no longer yields to emotions]

[Express your current feelings frankly]

[chAngE undergoes several transformations and is reborn once again]

[Carrying sorrow as we stride towards tomorrow]

The upbeat rhythm and vocals set the tone for the entire song, a song about transformation and moving forward bravely.

Upon hearing just those first two lines, the Bremen Town Musicians all gave a wry smile. They had lost; they had already lost just from hearing the beginning. The message behind every song by the BLEACH band far surpassed theirs.

Even this third song, about pursuing dreams and transformation/rebirth, is on a completely different level. How can it possibly win?

The next moment, a powerful drumbeat entered the arena, instantly unleashing a rhythmic storm.

[Alone in a world of patterns]

[They can only gradually lose themselves]

[If you don't want to be bound by this, please don't make the decision for me.]

I will forge my own path, overcoming all obstacles.

Blindly watching and waiting will not bring about any change.

This song is perfect for live performance. Even before the chorus, the entire audience was already captivated, with many even immersing themselves in the perspective of the song's courageous protagonist.

The four members of the Bremen Town Musicians were swaying to the rhythm, having a great time. They were really happy, letting go of everything and enjoying themselves, which gave them the same excitement they felt when they first picked up their instruments.

Especially the story depicted in the song BLEACH, "Don't Make the Decision for Me," isn't that exactly how they defied fate and determined to overcome all obstacles to embark on their journey to Bremen?

The immersion is incredibly strong!

[chAngE no longer yields to emotions]

[Express your current feelings frankly]

I won't let my life's path follow anyone's wishes.

Once again, the opening lyrics were repeated, but this time BLEACH added a new interpretation to their views: they were determined to walk their own path.

[chAngE undergoes several transformations and is reborn once again]

[Carrying sorrow, we stride towards tomorrow]

Your embrace can no longer be my haven.

[I want to pursue what suits me! IwannachAngE!]

At the end of the song, he reiterated his choice, and the idea of transformation and rebirth resonated with the audience, causing everyone to jump up and down.

Amidst the thunderous cheers and enthusiastic applause, Tatsuki shouted, "Thank you so much for your support of the BLEACH band! May you all remember this song, 'chAngE,' when facing difficulties, and bravely forge ahead!"

Something shattered. As Tatsuki finished speaking, the illusion that the Animal Band had used to imprison all of London crumbled. Before people could even cheer for the BLEACH band, they all turned into specks of white light and disappeared.

Seeing this, Ichigo hurriedly tried to draw Zangetsu from his bass guitar, but Tsuna stopped him, saying, "No need to rush. After this song, the illusion that imprisoned people will lose its effect."

"Alright, you deliberately put this song last, didn't you? No matter the outcome, everyone will be able to leave the illusion after listening to 'ChaangE'." Ichigo said with an air of knowing everything.

"Believe it or not, it was just an accident." Considering the live performance, Tsuna simply put some songs with a strong rhythm, which were more suitable for getting the audience excited, at the end.

As the radiance faded, only the BLEACH band and Bremen Town Musicians members remained in Bremen. The masked quartet arrived through the void, and Ichigo and the others immediately went into battle alert.

"Believe it or not, we mean no harm," the Chicken Head said.

"What a thrilling match!" exclaimed the Cat Head.

"Thank you so much for letting us hear such a beautiful song." Donkey Head expressed his gratitude.

"We lost," the Dog Head concluded. "Congratulations, you defeated the Animal Band."

As soon as the words fell, the bodies of the four people wearing hoods turned into specks of white light. Unlike the people who left the illusion before, they completely transformed into Reishi.

One by one, the four hooded figures disappeared. When it was Dog Head's turn, he suddenly felt panicked because he couldn't sense the presence of his three companions' Reishi.

"Watch out! The battle hasn't even started yet..." Before he could finish speaking, the Dog Head dissipated into Reishi.

(P. S.: This part was just a random thought, a way to share some good songs from Katekyo Hitman Reborn! and Bleach.)

There are many excellent songs in Bleach and Katekyo Hitman Reborn!!, too many to introduce one by one. I'll share two more that I also really like: Canvas for Katekyo Hitman Reborn! Reborn! and Dance of the Melodies Bleach's Wild Dance.

Copying song lyrics for the last few chapters has been tiring work. Baidu's translation doesn't seem to be very accurate, so I can only copy them from the videos. Excluding the lyrics, each chapter should be over 3,000 words long.

Finally, I will always love Sakura Rock!