Bleach: Watch Closely, This Is How You Use a Zanpakutō novel Chapter 130

Chapter 130 - 130: The Limitations of Kyōka Suigetsu

Gin Ichimaru stepped out of his quarters, glancing at the clock outside. It was already seven, yet the barracks remained silent. Skillfully, he called out to the soldier standing outside his door.

"Izumo, what time is it? Masatsuki still isn't up? Go wake him up. Tell him to hurry and remind him about today's business."

"No problem. But I'm afraid the captain still won't want to get up," Izumo responded, bowing before heading toward the captain's quarters.

"It's fine. It's not time yet, but at least he should be aware," Gin said, knowing Masatsuki Aozaki all too well. He had taken care of his savior with effortless familiarity.

Masatsuki might be someone who indulged in his desires, but when he truly set his mind on something, he gave it his all. He was never one to be easily swayed by temptation. Perhaps that was the very reason he had survived for so long.

Gin then made his way to the cafeteria, ordering the usual Chinese breakfast Masatsuki Aozaki liked. By now, most of the 11th Division members had gathered, brimming with energy and eager for battle.

...

Knock, knock.

Hearing the sound at his door and sensing the familiar Reiatsu, Masatsuki Aozaki, still lying in bed, lazily glanced toward it.

He had been awake for a while now, staring at the ceiling for nearly ten minutes, doing absolutely nothing but lingering in bed.

Three knocks—then silence. Masatsuki hadn't even spoken, yet Izumo's Reiatsu was already fading away.

After spending so much time together, Izumo understood Masatsuki's habits well. Three knocks were enough. No unnecessary words, no pointless reminders. _{f r\eew,eb novel.c(o)(m)}

Masatsuki finally sat up against the headboard. Under the blanket, something shifted. He lifted it, revealing a familiar face.

"Ryuuseki? Izumo? Or Gin?" A lazy, sultry voice drifted out, carrying a hint of flirtation that sent a tremor through Masatsuki's heart.

Her appearance hadn't changed much, yet her charm only grew stronger with each passing day. Every glance, every smile—it was captivating.

The allure of a mature woman.

"It was Izumo. You've seen him plenty of times—how do you still not recognize his Reiatsu?" Masatsuki nudged the cute little nose of the blonde beauty beside him.

"I can't be bothered to remember. As long as I know friend from foe, that's all that matters," Rangiku Matsumoto huffed, then leaned in and pressed a soft kiss against his lips.

Masatsuki didn't argue. He knew she wasn't lying.

To be blunt, Izumo simply wasn't important enough for her to commit his Reiatsu to memory.

"I've got important things to do today, so I can't stay with you," Masatsuki said casually, spreading his hands.

"What!? That's not fair!" Rangiku whined, her voice adorably pitiful.

"I told you about this already, so don't play innocent. Now hurry up and get back to the 1st Division."

To Masatsuki, that was still the safest place in all of Seireitei—a security that only the old man could provide.

He knew Kyōka Suigetsu worked on the old man, but Sōsuke Aizen wouldn't dare try to deceive him so easily.

That was the kind of deterrence the old man carried. His very existence alone was enough to impose unseen pressure on those with ill intentions.

After some coaxing and playful resistance, Masatsuki indulged Rangiku for another half an hour. Once everything was in order, he finished breakfast in the cafeteria and headed toward the division's dojo.

In the captain's lounge next to the dojo, Masatsuki Aozaki looked at Gin Ichimaru standing across from him.

"Is everything ready?"

"The pre-battle mobilization is complete. Are you really not coming with us?" Gin asked.

"No, I have other things to take care of. Moving with you would be inconvenient." Masatsuki patted Gin's shoulder with a smile. "This battle depends on you, Captain Masatsuki Aozaki."

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