[quote=DeathstrokeSW]
Which reminds me, when beating my way into the squad, can I kill the guy whose place I'm taking?
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No xD the only exception for killing is if you're trying to take the captains seat. You'll be persecuted if you kill a regular shinigami >_< but I think you just take his place in the totem pole or something if you beat one up o.O or just take a test