Bleach: Watch Closely, This Is How You Use a Zanpakutō novel Chapter 232

Chapter 232 - 232: Self-Deception

Chapter 232: Self-Deception

Under the watchful eyes of the 8th Division members, Masatsuki Aozaki was unceremoniously dragged into the captain's office by Shunsui Kyōraku.

Once inside, Kyōraku pushed Masatsuki down onto a seat before settling into the chair across from him.

With a smile that was neither too friendly nor too stern, he spoke in a gentle tone.

"My dear junior, would you mind telling your senior what exactly is going on between you and little Nanao?"

Masatsuki Aozaki's expression stiffened slightly, but he forced himself to stay composed as he countered,

"Senpai, you're not Nanao's guardian, so why do you even care about this?"

That question made Kyōraku pause.

He honestly didn't know how to respond.

Was he supposed to tell his junior that he was actually Nanao's uncle? That he had once promised her mother to keep her away from the Ise family's curse? That he had hidden the truth all this time to sever her ties with her lineage?

If he said that outright, Masatsuki would probably just think he was making up a ridiculous excuse to break them apart.

But it wasn't as if he could just pull out the cursed sword as proof either.

Kyōraku let out a long sigh, muttering to himself,

"Man, this is a real headache..."

Just then, Masatsuki abruptly changed the subject, his tone turning teasing.

"Squad members' love lives have nothing to do with the captain, you know. You should worry about yourself first. You're already past your prime and still single—don't tell me you're actually into men?"

Masatsuki Aozaki spoke with absolute confidence.

Right now, the advantage was his. He and Nanao were in a perfectly normal relationship—outsiders had no right to interfere.

"No wonder you dress so flamboyantly every day. Stay away from me!" Masatsuki took two steps back, looking at Kyōraku with exaggerated wariness.

"You little brat, how dare you turn this on me!"

Kyōraku's eye twitched, momentarily speechless.

"You just don't have any taste," he finally retorted. "My style is something people wish they could copy. The female squad members love it! What do you know, brat?"

"Whoever wants to copy it can go right ahead, but I sure don't. The flashy, flirtatious route isn't my thing—I'm more suited to a cool and sophisticated look."

Masatsuki waved his hand dismissively, his tone full of disdain.

Kyōraku almost jumped out of his seat in anger.

This brat dares to question my sense of fashion?!

Oh, I'll deal with him later!

But for now, the priority was figuring out what was going on between Masatsuki and Nanao.

Taking a deep breath, he forced himself to calm down before speaking seriously.

"Alright, enough fooling around. I'm being serious here, Masatsuki. You need to tell me exactly what's going on between you and Nanao."

"As her captain, I have a responsibility to look after my squad members, and there may even be potential dangers involved. I need you to cooperate and understand that."

Masatsuki playfully stuck out his tongue.

"Oh come on, senpai, a thousand-year-old bachelor like you couldn't possibly understand the beauty of love! You'll get it once you fall in love yourself."

Kyōraku's face twitched.

Him? Not understanding love?

He was Seireitei's most famous romance novelist, for crying out loud!

This... this was a direct insult to his professional expertise!

"Heh, I'm the author of The Path of Roses. Do you even know what that is? It's Seireitei's best-selling romance novel! How could I not understand love!?"

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