Bleach: Watch Closely, This Is How You Use a Zanpakutō novel Chapter 337

Chapter 337: Chapter 337: Come With Us to the Soul King Palace!

On the other side of Seireitei, the mastermind behind the disturbance at the underground prison beneath Shin’ō Academy—Masatsuki Aozaki.

He lazily opened his eyes and sat up in a smooth, silent motion, as graceful as a feline.

Turning his head, he noticed that Urozakuro and Aura Michibane, who had been by his side last night, were already gone.

It was now 7:00 AM. By 8:00, he expected to be in the washitsu, where he would enjoy breakfast personally prepared by Hisana.

This was his daily routine—everything felt so peaceful and natural.

As usual, Hisana would clean his room, and at the same time, he would engage in some light exercise to replenish his energy for the day.

"...A bath sounds nice."

Masatsuki Aozaki muttered to himself.

He got up and walked to the bathroom, savoring the warmth of the hot water.

By the time he had thoroughly washed, half an hour had passed.

Stepping out of the bathroom, he changed into a fresh set of clothes, looking completely revitalized.

After drying his hair with the help of Ryūjin Jakka, he calmly made his way toward the washitsu.

A faint, soothing fragrance filled the room, bringing an air of tranquility.

"Masatsuki-sama! The Inner Court Troop is here."

As soon as he stepped through the open door, a gentle voice greeted him. The girl standing there bowed slightly, her tone soft and melodic.

Masatsuki Aozaki blinked in surprise before clapping his hands together, a teasing lilt in his voice.

"Well, that’s it then. Guess it’s time for the last supper."

With that, he turned toward Hisana, a trace of helplessness on his face.

"Hisana, after I die, I’ll leave the children in your care."

"Our children?"

Hisana’s cheeks flushed at his words, a hint of shyness flickering in her eyes.

"Yes, I will take good care of them," she said quietly.

Masatsuki Aozaki stared at her, momentarily speechless.

"When did I say ’our’ children? I was talking about Rukia and the others."

Shaking his head, he sighed.

"Also, shouldn’t you at least show some concern for whether I live or die?"

Hisana giggled softly, lowering her gaze.

"Because I know Masatsuki-sama is just joking again."

"That is the Inner Court Troop delivering an order from your Master. Why would they harm you?"

Masatsuki Aozaki let out a resigned sigh, rubbing his forehead.

There were some things—darker truths—that he had chosen not to tell this kind and gentle girl.

In the end, he simply waved a hand, his gaze soft with fondness.

"Alright, be good and wait for me at home."

Hisana smiled warmly, her eyes brimming with affection.

"Yes," she replied softly.

Masatsuki Aozaki turned and pushed open the door, his silhouette disappearing as he left.

...

Outside the gates of the Aozaki estate, a member of the Inner Court Troop suddenly appeared.

With a speed befitting the 2nd Division, he used Shunpo to reach the entrance, kneeling on one knee as he respectfully saluted Masatsuki Aozaki.

"Captain Aozaki, by order of the Captain-Commander, you are to proceed immediately to the 1st Division."

The Inner Court soldier’s voice was steady and formal.

Masatsuki Aozaki narrowed his eyes slightly, his tone calm.

"Did the old man say what he wanted from me?"

The soldier kept his head bowed as he replied,

"Apologies, Captain Aozaki, but I am not privy to the details. The Captain-Commander only ordered me to deliver this message."

Hearing this, Masatsuki Aozaki’s expression turned contemplative.

It seemed this wasn’t about his own actions being exposed.

If it were, the ones sent after him would have been the captains themselves, not just a messenger from the Inner Court Troop.

"Alright. Thanks, Aono. I’ll head there shortly."

Masatsuki Aozaki nodded in acknowledgment.

The Inner Court soldier hesitated for a brief moment, seemingly surprised. He hadn’t expected the esteemed Aozaki-sama to remember his name—especially since his face was still hidden beneath his mask.

With renewed composure, he bowed once more before vanishing in an instant.

Masatsuki Aozaki’s body dissolved into photons, streaking toward the 1st Division at an astonishing speed.

...

Masatsuki Aozaki hummed a cheerful tune as he strolled along, his mood light.

With each step, his body shattered and reassembled in a dazzling display, as if he were performing a grand spectacle.

He wasn’t particularly worried about Yamamoto’s summons.

After all, he had plenty of experience when it came to covering his tracks. If he had done anything questionable, he was confident he hadn’t left any evidence behind.

With one final photon recombination, Masatsuki Aozaki landed steadily in front of the 1st Division’s gates.

The division members looked at him with admiration, clearly captivated by his strikingly elegant arrival.

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