Bleach: Watch Closely, This Is How You Use a Zanpakutō novel Chapter 271

Chapter 271 - 271: King

Masatsuki Aozaki's days became noticeably easier after Gin Ichimaru and Kenpachi Zaraki took on the role of Lieutenants.

To be fair, among all the divisions, the 11th Division had always had relatively little work.

The 1st Division oversaw overall command.

The 2nd Division handled executions and assassinations.

The 7th Division was responsible for protecting the Central 46 Compound.

The 8th Division specialized in intelligence gathering.

The 10th Division maintained law and order within the Seireitei.

The 13th Division managed Konsō and the purification of Hollows.

During peacetime, aside from periodic assignments to the World of the Living, routine training, and occasional Menos invasions, a combat-focused division like the 11th Division had virtually nothing to do. Because of this, Masatsuki Aozaki had once enjoyed a rather leisurely lifestyle, spending his days idly wandering about.

However, for rare missions like eliminating criminals in District 80 of Rukongai—something that might only occur once in decades—he would still personally step in. After all, Rukongai had produced individuals of captain-class strength, such as Kiganjō and Kenpachi Zaraki. No one could say for sure whether more powerful figures would emerge from there.

But now, with Kenpachi Zaraki around, things were different. Tasks that once required his personal attention could now be delegated without concern.

In short, Masatsuki Aozaki was now living in unprecedented leisure.

With so much free time, he frequently traveled between the Soul Society and Hueco Mundo. Occasionally, he would take casual strolls through Rukongai, hoping to run into someone interesting.

This kind of life was truly carefree and enjoyable!

On this particular day, Masatsuki Aozaki led a white-haired boy and a black-haired girl to the old Shiba Clan residence in Junrinan for sword training. _{fre/ew.ebnovel.c om}

After a rigorous practice session, he generously treated them to a grand feast.

Not only that, but after the meal, he even thoughtfully prepared a takeaway meal for the boy's grandmother.

Why the sudden kindness toward this boy?

Because his name was Tōshirō Hitsugaya—a prodigy in the original story.

Masatsuki Aozaki had first met him when he invited the Shiba Clan to return to Seireitei. At the time, Hitsugaya had been playing with a black-haired girl named Momo Hinamori, whom he also met then.

After a brief chat, Masatsuki Aozaki, acting as the self-proclaimed "Boss" of Junrinan, didn't hesitate to recruit Hitsugaya into his ranks.

Initially, Hitsugaya resisted.

But ultimately, he was still just a child, both physically and mentally, and with a bit of coaxing, he was easy to sway. As long as he and his grandmother were treated well, everything else was secondary.

Now, whenever Masatsuki Aozaki gave him orders, he would complain endlessly—but his actions were always obedient.

For example, when practicing Zanjutsu.

He grumbled about how useless it was for him, yet every day, he diligently trained for hours—far more dedicated than Rangiku Matsumoto.

Getting Matsumoto to train seriously was another story altogether...

After finishing their feast, Masatsuki Aozaki instructed Hitsugaya and Hinamori to take the packed meal home first.

Then, he set off alone toward the southern districts of Rukongai, hoping to run into someone interesting.

However, after walking for a while, he suddenly stopped.

A faint vibration coursed through his body.

After patting himself down for a moment, he pulled out a token engraved with a skull emblem.

On the back, a small screen glowed dimly.

As the screen lit up...

A man with brown skin appeared on the screen, his expression completely unwavering.

"Aozaki-sama!"

Masatsuki Aozaki heard the title loud and clear, and the way it rolled off the tongue felt rather natural. Kaname Tōsen clearly had no reservations about addressing him this way.

After all, even his former leader, Aizen, had acknowledged Masatsuki as a "friend." And ever since Tōsen learned that Masatsuki had destroyed the Tsunayashiro branch family and killed Tokinada Tsunayashiro, he had never once disobeyed his orders.

"What is it?"

After a brief silence, Tōsen spoke in a low voice.

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