"It probably has something to do with there not being any money. And no one really controls the supply of anything, since you can just like... bust into that closet the next night and take whatever they got the night before." Renji shrugged. "Back when the alchemists were around there was more trade since they could make weapons, but they all seem to be gone now. At least I haven't seen any of them."

Which was depressing, since it meant that he was fucked when it came to another sword. And because he'd liked Roy, and he'd liked Ed.

He rubbed his forehead with one hand. "Well, I'd say ask around and see if anyone else is in a similar situation. Then you can kill two birds with one stone."