Bleach: Watch Closely, This Is How You Use a Zanpakutō novel Chapter 279

Chapter 279 - 279: Give It a Try

Soul Society, the underground training ground jointly owned by Masatsuki Aozaki and Yoruichi Shihōin.

Soaking in the hot spring, Masatsuki Aozaki couldn't help but squint his eyes in relaxation.

Two figures slowly approached the edge of the spring, and as they neared, one of them—a tanned figure—began removing her outer robe.

Both were familiar faces. Yoruichi Shihōin, his long-time partner, and her ever-loyal bodyguard, Suì-Fēng.

The young girl's face had matured slightly, hinting at the future formidable Captain of the 2nd Division she would become.

Standing at the shore, Suì-Fēng clenched her small hands, nervously scanning her surroundings.

She hadn't seen Masatsuki Aozaki in this state many times before.

And whenever she had to face both of them together, it didn't take much to turn her face bright red.

"So, you're my personal bodyguards now?"

Masatsuki Aozaki rested his arms casually on the edge of the spring, leaning back as he looked at them with an amused expression.

"That's right! This is a direct order from the Captain of the 2nd Division himself. As mere Seated Officers, we had no choice but to obey!"

Yoruichi chuckled, glancing at Suì-Fēng, who was fidgeting anxiously.

Her well-toned figure was now fully visible in Suì-Fēng's line of sight, making the younger girl flush even deeper.

"You should be thrilled—two beautiful women protecting you!" Yoruichi teased with a playful wink.

"And we're supposed to be providing close protection. Don't you think we're a little too far apart right now?"

Masatsuki Aozaki knew exactly what his wife was implying.

Without hesitation, he swam over and pulled her into an embrace from behind.

The distance between them was now practically nonexistent.

"You tricked Yūshirō into this, didn't you? There's no way he'd give such a ridiculous order otherwise!"

Yoruichi smirked in satisfaction as she looked at Masatsuki Aozaki, who clearly knew what he was doing.

They understood each other all too well—one glance, one gesture, and they could tell exactly what the other was thinking.

Honestly, all that teasing just now had been unnecessary.

Feeling his presence, Yoruichi let her body relax, slowly sinking into his arms.

Right now, she felt completely at ease.

She wasn't a clan leader, nor a captain. There was no family or division demanding her attention.

Of course, if something came up, she'd still step in. But the chances of that happening were slim.

She should have realized it sooner—how carefree life could be when she had nothing to worry about.

"Why would I need to trick him? As his big sister, do you think he'd dare disobey me?"

Yoruichi Shihōin rested her hand on Masatsuki Aozaki's chest, pouting as she spoke.

"If he dares not listen, I'll just discipline him myself."

"Yes, yes, who would dare defy Yoruichi-sama?" _{freeweb\n(o)v.e\l.com}

The two lingered in the hot spring for a while before looking up at Suì-Fēng, who was standing bashfully on the shore.

Masatsuki Aozaki found himself momentarily lost in thought.

Decades ago, the three of them had also been in this very hot spring.

Back then, Suì-Fēng was still young, easily flustered in his presence.

There had been plenty of chances, but none had ever gone anywhere.

As for now... Masatsuki cast a knowing glance at Suì-Fēng, who stood with her head lowered in silence.

From the looks of it, there was no reason to wait any longer.

"This feels like a dream..."

Listening to the rippling water and watching the two people she had longed for, Suì-Fēng murmured to herself, a trace of melancholy in her voice.

"How could this be a dream?"

With a swift movement, Yoruichi flipped onto the shore, then reached out and playfully tapped Suì-Fēng's delicate nose.

"Yoruichi-sama..."

Suì-Fēng lowered her head, her face burning red, unable to meet Yoruichi's gaze.

Masatsuki Aozaki shot Yoruichi a look.

"If you're both my personal bodyguards, then what's going on with that one over there?"

"My apologies, Captain Masatsuki. That bodyguard is being disobedient. I'll bring her over right away."

Yoruichi immediately straightened up, standing at attention and even giving a mock salute.

"W-Wait... Yoruichi-sama!"

Only then did Suì-Fēng snap out of her wistful daydream, suddenly flustered.

"I'm still inexperienced... Maybe I should wait a few more years and serve you two when I'm more prepared."

"That's an order, Suì-Fēng!"

Yoruichi Shihōin whispered into her ear.

"Just try it. If you do, you won't be a child anymore."

"T-This... Yes..."

Her voice was barely audible, but with the terrifying hearing of the two adults, they caught every word.

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