Bleach: Watch Closely, This Is How You Use a Zanpakutō novel Chapter 273

Chapter 273 - 273: Los Lobos

From Masatsuki Aozaki's words alone, one could tell—he was not necessarily a ruthless, bloodthirsty person. At least, not toward Lilynette.

Yet, for some reason, Starrk felt an inexplicable sense of unease.

Everything about this man—his words, demeanor, even his very presence—resonated with Starrk in a way that felt strangely familiar, almost as if they shared a natural affinity.

And yet, at the same time, his very existence radiated an overwhelming sense of danger.

Starrk turned his head toward Lilynette.

Their gazes met, and in that brief exchange, she seemed to understand his thoughts. She gave a small nod.

Now was not the time for joking around.

This enemy was unlike any they had faced before.

Starrk's hand rested atop Lilynette's head—no further movement was necessary.

"Give Chase, Los Lobos."

With that quiet command, a monstrous surge of Reiatsu erupted.

In an instant, it whipped into a violent storm, engulfing the entire sea of sand in a raging cyclone.

Watching the storm take shape before him, Masatsuki Aozaki pursed his lips slightly, appearing utterly unfazed.

A Reiatsu of this level was enough to knock out Lieutenant-class Adjuchas Arrancars with ease—but to him, it wasn't even a threat.

Compared to his own power, Starrk's Reiatsu simply wasn't strong enough.

Unless Starrk possessed an ability akin to Zanka no Tachi, one that could amplify limited Reiatsu into an overwhelmingly destructive force capable of bridging the gap between dimensions...

This level of Reiatsu was meaningless.

In fact, even among Arrancars, Starrk's power was not the absolute peak.

There was a reason Szayelaporro was acknowledged as the 0 Espada in the original timeline.

Even his Resurrección surpassed this current display—let alone when compared to Masatsuki Aozaki.

Perhaps it was due to the nature of his soul's division, or the fundamental difference between Hōgyoku-created Arrancars and naturally evolved Arrancars.

...

As the storm gradually dissipated, Starrk's figure came into view once more.

A heavy wolfskin coat, in the style of a hunter, now draped over his shoulders.

It fit him perfectly—like it had been made just for him—its rugged, weathered look complementing his perpetual air of exhaustion.

But that wasn't all.

In each of his hands, he now gripped a firearm—a pair of long, musket-shaped weapons, gleaming with a cold, deadly light. Their very presence exuded power.

Yet, as Masatsuki Aozaki took in the scene, a flicker of regret crossed his expression.

Because the Lilynette who had previously been clutched by Starrk—

Was now gone without a trace.

Compared to the disheveled, gun-wielding Starrk, who exuded nothing but weary resignation...

Deep down, Masatsuki had always preferred the lively, adorable Lilynette.

Seeing the look of disappointment on Masatsuki Aozaki's face, an annoyed voice suddenly rang out from the guns in Starrk's hands.

"Hey! What's with that expression?! Are you looking down on us?!"

"Hmph! Just you wait—I'll show you just how strong I am!"

Hearing this, Masatsuki shook his head slightly and explained,

"No, that's not it. I just think it would be better if Miss Lilynette took the lead in the transformation."

"Wha—?! So you noticed! Hah, at least you've got some sense!"

"You're absolutely right! I should be the one in charge—I'm way stronger than Starrk!"

Her triumphant laughter echoed in their ears, as if she were standing right beside them.

Starrk let out a long sigh and rubbed his forehead, exasperated.

"Alright, Lilynette, he's just messing with you—trying to distract you."

"Stay focused. This isn't the time for jokes."

"I know, I know! You don't have to tell me—I wasn't falling for it anyway!"

Lilynette, in her transformed state as a firearm, shouted impatiently,

"Why are you talking so much today?! Hurry up and start fighting already!"

Starrk was speechless.

You're the one who keeps chatting with the enemy in the middle of a battle... and now you're blaming me?!

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