- [facing the released blade of the Soukyoku, "Ki-Kou-Ou", a large fire-bird, before it performs the execution; thinking, calmly]
- Kuchiki Rukia: I am not afraid. I had a good life.
- [the screen shows her memories as she thinks about each person]
- Kuchiki Rukia: Meeting Renji and the others... taken in by Nii-sama... led by Kaien-dono... and... being saved by Ichigo.
- [pause; now we see her w/ eyes closed & head bowed]
- Kuchiki Rukia: I am not in pain. I am not sad. I have no regrets.
- [looks up at Ki-Kou-Ou]
- Kuchiki Rukia: And my heart... is not burdened.
- [seeing the eyes open wide]
- Kuchiki Rukia: Thank you.
- [mind-voice quieter w/ each 'thanks' she 'speaks'; we see a flash of Ukitake's group]
- Kuchiki Rukia: Thank you.
- [a flash of Orihime, Uryu, 'Chad' & Ganju]
- Kuchiki Rukia: Thank you.
- [Byakuya standing on the side by the Soukyoku, not looking at anything]
- Kuchiki Rukia: Thank You.
- [& an image of Ichigo, facing away wearing his old Soul Slayer's scabbard, completely still except for his hair & robes blowing in the wind; finally we see Rukia's face; despite her peace of mind, she cannot stop the tears coming to her eyes; she blinks & they run down her cheeks; speaking out loud]
- Kuchiki Rukia: Good-bye.
- [seeing Byakuya walking towards her she gasps softly; watching for a few momemts, his face looking stoic as ever]
- Rukia Kuchiki: [almost to herself] My brother.
- [almost immediately he turns away, walking to stand off on the side with the other captains & lieutenants; she stands there, face still a little stunned, finally bowing her head as she sighs, sadly]
- Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryusai: Rukia Kuchiki... it is time. Any last words before your execution?
- Rukia Kuchiki: [eyes closed as she tries to recover; eventually she looks up to speak to the General; softly] Yes... Just one.