Bleach: Watch Closely, This Is How You Use a Zanpakutō novel Chapter 170

Chapter 170 - 170: Mindscape

Masatsuki Aozaki's lips curled slightly as he gazed at Kūgo Ginjō with a half-smile.

He knew all too well that the man before him was cunning and ambitious. Though Ginjō appeared respectful on the surface, deep down, he was nothing less than a ruthless and calculating predator.

Still, Masatsuki wasn't in a hurry. In fact, he found himself anticipating what was to come.

Kūgo Ginjō possessed immense potential. If he could be kept in check, he would make a valuable pawn in the future.

But if his ambition proved uncontrollable, then Masatsuki would have no choice but to discard him.

As he thought about Ginjō's ability to steal Fullbrings and the Soul King fragment slowly growing within him—nurtured through the hunting of Hollows—Masatsuki couldn't help but feel a tinge of regret.

If Ginjō couldn't be made useful, then when the time was right, Masatsuki would simply take that precious Soul King fragment for himself.

He took a sip of his drink and chuckled.

"What's this? Are you feeling sorry for them?"

Ginjō took a sip of his own, replying with mock sincerity,

"Well, we have lived together for years."

Masatsuki let out a soft laugh and shook his head.

"Don't worry. If all goes as planned, this should be the last time."

At this point, the Hōgyoku's hunger for Soul King fragments was nearly satisfied.

However, it was still unclear whether it would crave more once it absorbed additional Hollow souls, so for now, the search for Fullbringers had to continue.

"So, do I keep going with this mission?" Ginjō asked.

Masatsuki gave a slight shake of his head before answering firmly,

"Of course. Fullbringers, if properly utilized, can become a force to be reckoned with. Don't you think?"

He paused for a moment, as if weighing something in his mind, then asked,

"Has the Tsunayashiro Clan reached out to you recently?"

Ginjō shook his head slightly.

"They only contacted me once after you left. I haven't heard from them since."

"Seems like they're in no rush. But I suppose that's the confidence that comes with a family that has survived for over a million years."

Masatsuki gazed into the distance, watching the gathered Fullbringers in thought, before issuing his next order.

"There are too many eyes here. Take them to the outskirts. I'll be waiting in the west."

"Yes, sir," Ginjō responded obediently.

...

As Kūgo Ginjō led Xcution's members to the outskirts, each Fullbringer remained on high alert, scanning their surroundings warily.

Then, in an instant, Masatsuki Aozaki appeared before them like a specter.

His sudden arrival sent a wave of startled gasps through the group.

Draped in a black cloak that concealed his Reiatsu, Masatsuki gave off no detectable spiritual presence, yet the oppressive aura surrounding him was suffocating.

He stood like a demon emerging from the abyss, his mere presence enough to make their blood run cold.

"This is the end for all of you. Your fate has reached its conclusion—there's no need to take another step forward."

Masatsuki Aozaki spoke with a smile, then turned to Kūgo Ginjō.

"Kūgo, you should leave now."

"Yes. I'll leave the rest in your hands."

Before his words had even finished, Kūgo Ginjō gave a slight bow, then vanished in an instant using the Shunpo technique Masatsuki had taught him.

"Who the hell are you?!"

"What do you want?! Where did Kūgo Ginjō-sama go?!"

A mix of anger and fear rippled through the group. Some yelled in defiance, while others turned and bolted.

A girl suddenly opened her mouth wide, and a massive torrent of spiritual energy erupted from within, surging forward like a tidal wave. _{f r\eew,eb novel.c(o)(m)}

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