He never thought that it was possible to tolerate a hollow. For a man like him to tolerate is equivalent to liking someone. If he was not prideful, he could say he liked her a little. It was really unfortunate that she was on the enemy's side.

It was either the death of a whole squad or his surrender. He may seem heartless but he never appreciated death. It also only would have caused more loss to their side. He knew himself and his strength. He was strong but he couldn't win against them all alone in their territory. So he didn't make any ruckus there. He would only interact with her. Her fighting skills were poor compared to the rest. She was just ranked upon the top espada because of her amazing healing power that he had tried when he first came. How ironic, she was numbered the number of death.

They even argued. It was funny how she was a hollow yet she believed in the existence of the heart while he didn't believe in it to begin with. She claimed that her tear marks were evidence to her sadness from not finding it. She was silly enough to say "let's find it together." which he replied "Foolish woman.". It wasn't a wise move to insult his captor. he was usually careful, but she just pouted as a reply.

He usually passed his time by putting his hands in his pockets and looking at the moon. She asked him before what was so good about the moon. He was silent for a few moments before saying "nothing."

Sometime had passed and he wasn't a prisoner anymore. His colleagues came for him.

They went after Aizen but he stayed to kill her. Her resistance was futile. Her nick was under his sword but he wasn't able to slice through it.
"Weren't it you who said 'don't hesitate while fighting' ?"

His eyes widened when she remembered his words. He wanted to liberate her. Salvation is just a myth but he wanted to give her a chance for something better. A chance of a thing other than being enemies. Despite being considered a pessimist person, He wasn't dissatisfied with his life. Deep down he believed that a heart existed somewhere, he just didn't like such talks because people would talk superficially about the matter. He didn't have that kind of stupid heart.

She was different from the rest. She looked really sad despite the silliness and smiles she shows. He hated his desire for her. He wanted to know her more. It wasn't just sympathy. But it wasn't possible for anything more as enemies and it would be selfish of him to let her continue live like that.. and he was curious of how she would be as a soul. That too is selfish. He doesn't know if he's being selfish or selfless anymore .

He Took the sword from her nick and replaced it in front of her belly. "No resistance?"

"My time's up anyway."

"Woman, You realize that you can heal yourself?"

"Yes.. but I am tired of living a hollow"

He had a look of dread in his face. He took a few steps to slash through her with his sword.

"Will I find the heart there?" She asked before he slashed her.

"I can't answer.. but I will find you."

He had slashed her and as she was falling she asked with a weak trembling voice "You accept my offer?"

He was standing a few meters away as she was sent away by the force of his hit. He has used much force to make it quick and less painful. She smiled and reached her hand to him. He got closer and reached his hand but she turned into ash before he could reach her. He was too close.

That smile was the most genuine one he had ever seen from her.

Now he had to go fast to soul society. Kurosaki and the rest would fight Aizen.