Bleach: Watch Closely, This Is How You Use a Zanpakutō novel Chapter 20

Chapter 20 - 20: A Nice Place

"There are indeed traces of the young lady's presence, but she's nowhere to be found. Could she have already left?"

Marechiyo Ōmaeda's gaze sharpened. Without hesitation, he set out to search the surrounding area.

Yoruichi Shihōin hadn't even had time to take her shoes, so she couldn't have gone far.

The rebels were growing desperate, acting recklessly without restraint. Given Yoruichi's noble status, letting her roam freely was out of the question.

She needed to be found—immediately!

Under the watchful eyes of Masatsuki Aozaki and Yoruichi, Ōmaeda swiftly left the dormitory.

Once he was gone, Yoruichi let out a relieved sigh, then shot Masatsuki an annoyed look.

"This is all your fault—you've ruined my reputation."

Masatsuki chuckled. "You acted on your own, so how is this my fault?"

"Besides, do you even have a good reputation to begin with?"

Yoruichi's eye twitched slightly as she recalled Ōmaeda's words from earlier.

Masatsuki smirked. "What, not convinced? Want me to call Ōmaeda back so he can tell me just how 'good' your reputation really is?"

"Ahem, no need for that. I'm a magnanimous person—I'll let it slide." Yoruichi crossed her arms, feigning generosity.

Masatsuki didn't push the subject further and instead asked lazily, "Ōmaeda searched the entire place but couldn't find you. Where were you just now?"

Yoruichi raised her wrist. "See this silver bracelet? It conceals Reiatsu."

"And this cloak I'm wearing lets me turn invisible without using Kidō."

She twisted her body slightly, showing off with a smug grin.

"Our Shihōin Clan is known as the 'Tenshi Heisōban' (Guard of the Heavenly Gifted Armaments)' and has amassed countless divine weapons. These are just two of the more insignificant ones."

"I was wondering who made this cloak."

"Made? This is a divine artifact—who could possibly make it?"

Yoruichi shook her head, amused.

"That guy Kisuke likes tinkering with gadgets, but most of the stuff he makes is pretty useless."

"Kisuke?" Masatsuki's interest piqued, a smirk playing at her lips.

If this was the same Kisuke Urahara, then he was one of the masterminds behind the Hōgyoku.

"Kisuke Urahara. He's my childhood friend." Yoruichi arched a brow as if she had stumbled upon something amusing. "What, jealous?"

"Jealous? Please. I've barely known you for long. No—scratch that, we don't even know each other."

"Who says we don't? You just helped me trick Ōmaeda, didn't you? That makes us more than acquaintances—we're accomplices now."

Yoruichi grinned.

"Don't bother denying it. Your expression has already given you away."

...Was this woman completely living in her own world?

Sure, Masatsuki had his own thoughts just now, but they were definitely not about whatever Yoruichi was imagining...

Masatsuki felt a twitch at the corner of his mouth. With just a few words, Yoruichi had thrown his innocence out the window.

"What are you even saying...? You should probably leave soon. I'd rather not wake up in the middle of the night with your childhood friend chopping off my head."

Yoruichi burst into laughter, full of confidence. "That idiot Kisuke is just a prankster. He wouldn't get jealous over you."

Then, she grinned and declared, "Masatsuki, after you graduate, join the 2nd Division!"

"What's in it for me?" Masatsuki cast her a sidelong glance, smirking.

"In a few years, I'll be taking over as the captain of the 2nd Division," Yoruichi mused. "I'll make you Third Seat the moment you join."

Masatsuki went silent. He reached out, placed a hand on Yoruichi's forehead, then on his own.

"No fever. So why are you talking nonsense?"

Yoruichi's face flushed slightly.

She had almost forgotten how strong he was. Forget a Seated Officer—he was bound to become a Lieutenant sooner or later.

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