Soul Mates

The zanpakuto reflects the soul—and heart. When Hozukimaru and Ruri’iro Kujaku take physical form, they become the embodiment of everything Ikkaku and Yumichika feel, but don’t say. What they want, but never act on. Living, undeniable proof of the deep bond between them. The shameless affection the zanpakuto have for each other forces Ikkaku and Yumichika to finally acknowledge their feelings and admit how much they cherish each other above all else. And it only takes a destructive rebellion, the literal manifestations of their souls, and a near-death experience to prove it.