Bleach: Watch Closely, This Is How You Use a Zanpakutō novel Chapter 390

Chapter 390: Chapter 390: Who Approves? Who Opposes?

To his shock, Ryūken Ishida saw Masatsuki Aozaki suddenly raise his hand and catch the spirit arrow effortlessly, moving at a speed that defied belief.

"?!"

The white-haired youth’s eyes went wide in disbelief. He had never imagined anyone could catch his arrow barehanded.

No matter what words were exchanged or what friction existed among them, the Quincy all acknowledged this prodigious young man.

His talent far surpassed his father’s, and his strength had already overtaken Sōken Ishida.

Yet this Shinigami—who didn’t even look that old—had caught his arrow like it was nothing?

Who the hell was this guy!?

Masatsuki glanced at the arrow in his hand and gave a small chuckle.

"A bunch of self-proclaimed noble Quincy... not even as good as some rookie kid."

With a flick, he casually crushed the spirit arrow into glittering shards. Then he raised his head, surveying the fallen Quincy scattered around him.

These arrogant Quincy looked utterly pathetic before him.

Their pride and confidence had been shattered in an instant.

Finally, his gaze locked onto Ryūken Ishida. A grin spread across his face.

"You’re the last one standing. You seem like the strongest among them. Want to surrender on their behalf?"

...

The orange-haired girl slowly opened her eyes. The first thing she saw was that unmistakable face.

"Hey, you’re awake?"

Masatsuki Aozaki asked softly.

She nodded instinctively, her eyes dazed, clearly not fully alert. Her expression was adorably blank.

Suddenly, her eyes flew open, and she screamed in panic, pointing at Masatsuki.

"You—You villain! Why didn’t you kill me!? Why am I still alive!?"

"Huh?"

Masatsuki blinked, caught off guard.

"Right—Uncle Sōken! Where’s Uncle Sōken? Is he... is he dead!?"

The girl’s voice trembled with panic and fear as her body began to shake uncontrollably.

"You mean Sōken Ishida?"

Masatsuki raised a hand and casually pointed behind him.

"He’s standing right back there."

She quickly turned her head—and let out a breath of relief.

Sure enough, Sōken Ishida was standing quietly behind Masatsuki. fre\e(w)ebn ov.e l\. co.m

Though he looked a little disheveled, his breathing was steady and he showed no signs of serious injury.

What caught her off guard was the group of trembling Quincy behind him.

She looked at Sōken, Ryūken, and the few survivors and suddenly said,

"Big brother... you really are a good person!"

Masatsuki scratched the back of his head, confused. How had he just earned a "good guy" card?

"Huh?"

"Never mind that. Come on! You’re essential to the negotiations!"

"Negotiations?" the girl tilted her head, puzzled.

Masatsuki led her over to where Sōken and the others were waiting, then raised his voice.

"By order of the Captain-Commander—"

"From this day forward, all Quincy are forbidden from using their powers against Hollows without Soul Society’s approval!"

"In emergencies where human life is at risk, the restriction may be temporarily lifted for self-defense, but the local stationed Shinigami must be notified. Unauthorized killing remains forbidden!"

"Additionally, the World of the Living’s Quincy will now fall under the jurisdiction of the 11th Division. In plain terms—submit to Seireitei."

The announcement sparked an uproar among the Quincy. Whispers and grumbling spread like wildfire.

Masatsuki swept the crowd with a razor-sharp glare and barked,

"Who agrees? Who objects?"

The murmuring instantly died.

Silence fell like a curtain.

Then, a voice called out—

"You want to keep us like livestock! Dream on! We’re proud—"

The voice didn’t finish.

A bolt of lightning tore through the speaker’s body, reducing him to ash in an instant.

Everyone froze, stunned by Masatsuki’s ruthless response.

Especially the ones who had been so fired up before the battle—they now looked pale and miserable.

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