Bleach: Watch Closely, This Is How You Use a Zanpakutō novel Chapter 339

Chapter 339: Chapter 339: A Sword Through Both Sides

"Master..."

Masatsuki Aozaki called out softly.

"Hm?"

Yamamoto turned to him, his expression questioning.

Seeing Masatsuki hesitate, a flicker of expectation rose in Yamamoto’s heart.

This brat... So he’s not completely heartless after all.

Did I impress him?

But under Yamamoto’s watchful gaze, Masatsuki Aozaki let out a long sigh and spoke slowly.

"Old man, I’ll admit... you do look pretty damn cool right now."

Hearing this, Yamamoto secretly felt pleased with himself.

But before he could bask in that pride, Masatsuki’s next words struck like a sudden blow.

"But... if you keep this up, don’t blame me when the barracks are reduced to rubble."

"What?!"

Yamamoto’s face twisted in alarm as he quickly turned around.

Before his eyes, the 1st Division barracks lay in ruins—shattered tiles, charred beams, and lingering embers painting a scene of utter devastation.

The proud stronghold of the Gotei 13 had been swallowed by flames, its collapse imminent.

...

"That damn old man is unbelievable!"

"He burned down the barracks himself, and now he wants me to pay for the repairs?!"

Masatsuki Aozaki sprawled across the table, his face full of frustration.

"And the worst part? He had the audacity to call it an ’advance payment’ for my protection fee! The nerve!"

"As if it’s set in stone that I’ll end up fighting Zero Division."

"Hah! Has he ever stopped to consider that he’s so old, a strong breeze might shatter his bones?"

"Why would I ever need his protection? Don’t you think so, Aizen?"

...

Deep beneath Seireitei, inside a secret underground laboratory—

Masatsuki Aozaki vented his frustration to Aizen, ranting about a certain greedy old man.

Aizen, meanwhile, sat silently before a massive screen.

The pale light reflected off his glasses, creating a glare that concealed his eyes.

He was reviewing data intently, only giving an occasional, half-hearted nod to show he was technically listening.

"...Who did you just say you’re about to fight?"

Aizen suddenly asked, his voice calm yet oddly sharp.

"Zero Division! What, are your ears going bad now?"

Masatsuki shot back, irritated.

"?!..."

Aizen’s body stiffened for a solid two seconds—

Then, in an instant, his head snapped up, his eyes widening in shock as he stared at Masatsuki Aozaki.

Is it finally happening?

"Zero Division?!"

His voice trembled slightly.

"Yeah! Didn’t I tell you? I’m heading to the Soul King Palace soon."

Masatsuki tilted his chin upward, a smug grin spreading across his face.

"The Soul King Palace?!"

Aizen’s breath hitched. His expression, usually unreadable, was now filled with unconcealed excitement—

Like he’d been waiting a very long time to hear those words.

But before he could speak, Masatsuki Aozaki shook his head and laughed.

"Relax. We’re just going for a little sightseeing tour. No one’s starting a war."

...A tour?

For a split second, Aizen just stared.

Then realization dawned.

What a waste of my excitement.

After a brief silence, he added in a calm tone,

"If you get the chance, don’t forget to gather intel on the Soul King Palace and Zero Division."

"If I can obtain detailed information about them, I might be able to devise some countermeasures in advance."

Upon hearing this, Masatsuki Aozaki showed no sign of joy. Instead, a trace of pain flashed across his face as he looked at Aizen and asked,

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