Bleach: Watch Closely, This Is How You Use a Zanpakutō novel Chapter 105

Chapter 105 - 105: Masatsuki-chan

Several towering pillars of flame erupted from the distant ground, and a pair of bare, pale feet stepped out from the inferno.

Kenpachi Kiganjō's gaze followed upward, locking onto Masatsuki Aozaki as he emerged from the swirling flames, moving as if he were merely taking a leisurely stroll.

A wave of intense heat washed over him, making his rocky skin feel as if it were softening. A stinging burn prickled across his body.

His vaunted defense, once his pride, now made him feel like he was trapped inside a cramped furnace. Beneath the rocky exterior, his unseen skin was turning red, marred with burns.

"Masatsuki Aozaki... so what if you really did steal the old man's power? I used Bankai!"

Kenpachi Kiganjō glared at the young man in the distance, his breath ragged, his expression twisted with fury.

He had experienced the power of Ryūjin Jakka firsthand.

That power had reduced him from a "warrior" of Rukongai to a "servant" groveling before the One King and his Five Nobles.

But this time, he refused to submit.

He was the Captain of the 11th Division!

The 10th Kenpachi who had slain Kenpachi Gosuke!

And now, he was supposed to bow to some brat just because of a sword's power?

What a joke!

A sword's strength depended on the one wielding it.

And this kid... was not Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto!

"Don't think I'm afraid of you. Even if you really possess Ryūjin Jakka's power, it's only a Shikai!"

"If my Reiatsu rivals that old man's, then my Teniwa (Heavenly Rock) may not be any weaker than Ryūjin Jakka!"

"And besides, I've used my Bankai. The one who's going to die... is you!"

"You can try," Masatsuki Aozaki grinned maniacally. "But your time is running out. Or are you doubting Master and my two seniors' speed?"

"You bastard!"

Kenpachi Kiganjō roared in rage. His rocky skin surged, expanding wildly as his massive frame grew even larger, making him resemble a monstrous stone giant.

Boom!!

The ground caved in for several meters around him, sending shards of stone and clouds of dust flying as the sheer force of his movement shook the battlefield.

In an instant, Kenpachi Kiganjō vanished from sight—

Only to reappear directly in front of Masatsuki Aozaki, his colossal fist barreling toward him.

"Rock Fist!"

Perhaps because he had witnessed the power of Banshō Senran firsthand, he had become reluctant to engage Masatsuki Aozaki with direct sword strikes after activating his Bankai.

A Bankai-forged Zanpakutō was powerful, yet fragile.

While it could amplify his strength, if the blade itself was damaged, the consequences would be irreversible. At best, his Bankai's power would weaken.

That was a risk he refused to take!

Masatsuki Aozaki completely surrendered his body to Banshō, feeling more relaxed than ever—so much so that he even had the leisure to chat with her.

"You seem to handle Ryūjin Jakka better than I do."

"That's because I understand it better," Banshō whispered, holding him close.

"I know the essence and power of every Shikai. What you see is what I see. Every Shikai you've used has come from me. It's a lot of work, you know."

"So, in a way, I've been using your power all along. That must have been exhausting for you." Masatsuki Aozaki spoke with genuine sincerity.

"Then what about Senran? What's she been up to? Has she been slacking off?"

Banshō raised a finger and playfully teased the Bōkunchō Bird perched on her shoulder.

"She's in charge of managing these little ones. Honestly, you don't really know her that well. She's a stubborn child. Let me teach you how to use her properly!"

"Why does that sound a little weird coming from you?"

"That's not important," Banshō chuckled softly. "Listen carefully, Masatsuki-chan."

This woman has no sense of propriety... Masatsuki Aozaki thought.

She leaned in close to his ear and whispered, her voice ethereal and otherworldly:

"At the beginning of heaven and earth, all things are without end. Banshō Senran!"

Masatsuki Aozaki hesitated for a moment, then repeated the incantation after her.

Banshō Senran continued to burn with fire, but now a powerful wind wrapped around his entire body.

In an instant, he flickered forward with Shunpo, his speed reaching its peak just in time to evade Kenpachi Kiganjō's crushing punch.

Masatsuki Aozaki's eyes widened slightly in surprise, a flicker of realization flashing through his gaze.

Banshō Senran could use multiple Shikai at once!

The thought barely formed before a piercing sound split the air in front of him.

A massive rock pillar came hurtling down like a war spear, carrying overwhelming force as it crashed downward—

But it missed.

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