Bleach: Watch Closely, This Is How You Use a Zanpakutō novel Chapter 258

Chapter 258 - 258: Happiness

Hueco Mundo, Las Noches.

In this silent land, silvery moonlight draped over every corner like a delicate veil. Yet, the sight before him was impossible to ignore.

Countless collapsed and shattered walls stood as grim reminders of an intense and brutal war. Scorch marks left by the fire of the sun, along with the lingering impact of Cero and Kidō, were scattered throughout the ruins. These remnants bore witness to a battle that shook the very foundations of this palace and hinted at the trials it had endured.

Kaname Tōsen led a large number of Adjuchas and Arrancar, including Harribel and Ulquiorra, in the restoration of Las Noches. Their figures moved busily through the vast halls and courtyards, working tirelessly to return the once-glorious palace to its former splendor.

From a room in a damaged tower, Sōsuke Aizen stood in silence, his gaze fixed out the window. Below, Masatsuki Aozaki was openly flirting with a female Arrancar, drawing curious glances from those around them.

Watching the scene unfold, Aizen couldn't help but be overcome with complex emotions.

Just a few days ago, he had fought a life-and-death battle against that man. Now, not only had he relinquished the palace he had so briefly ruled, but he had also become Masatsuki Aozaki's so-called "companion."

Yet, Aizen did not feel particularly resentful about this arrangement. After all, they were the same kind. And Aizen had always been tolerant of his own kind.

However, Masatsuki Aozaki's theory of "the king and his mount" lingered in his mind, drawing an involuntary sigh from his lips. That analogy left him with an inexplicable sense of helplessness and frustration.

A relationship of dominance and submission—there was nothing unusual about that. He was the defeated, and Masatsuki Aozaki was the undisputed victor.

But still... to think that man had so quickly reached his level—no, surpassed him—it was difficult to accept.

Was his own potential truly inferior to Masatsuki Aozaki's?

Aizen let out another quiet sigh.

So, in the end, the one who truly doesn't deserve to feel lonely... is me.

Masatsuki Aozaki.

That name was now seared into his soul, impossible to erase.

After the failure of his greatest power—the Hōgyoku—he had finally chosen to concede.

If this had been the past, he would have rather died than live under the humiliating title of "companion."

But now, he no longer had the courage to make that choice.

Being alone, there was nothing worth holding on to.

And yet, just days ago, he had come to a realization—he was not alone in this world.

I can be greedy? I can fear death?

The more he thought about it, the more it enraged him.

Frustrated, Aizen simply lay down on his spacious bed and shut his eyes.

For the first time in his life, he willingly chose to stop thinking.

...

One week later, late at night, in the Las Noches Palace—the bedroom of the self-proclaimed King of Hueco Mundo, Masatsuki Aozaki. _{free we\bnove(l).com}

"Hm? You want to get stronger?"

Masatsuki Aozaki raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised by Harribel's request.

Harribel nodded, her face tinged with a faint blush. She knew exactly what it meant to be the King of Hueco Mundo.

"The Las Noches Palace has just changed hands, and everything is in disarray."

"You entrusted me with an important role, naming me the Queen of Hueco Mundo, but with my current strength, I fear I am unfit for the position."

"And yesterday... I heard from Sung-Sun and the others that Masatsuki-sama has a way to help us grow stronger."

"These past few days, I've indeed sensed their Reiatsu rising..."

"In order to fulfill the mission Masatsuki-sama has entrusted to me, I humbly ask you to help me strengthen myself."

Hearing this, Masatsuki Aozaki nodded.

The method Sung-Sun and the others spoke of naturally referred to the power born from his synergy with the Hōgyoku—a force mysterious and immense, capable of unlocking potential and significantly boosting strength.

Before attacking Las Noches, he had saved Harribel once again.

Since their first prolonged separation, Masatsuki Aozaki had visited Hueco Mundo several times. However, each visit was brief—just enough to check in and maintain relationships—never long stays.

Even so, their time together hadn't been short.

Over the years, Sung-Sun and the others had come to see his true nature.

Masatsuki Aozaki was, at heart, the same as them.

That was why this time, they insisted on repaying their debt to him.

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