Bleach: Watch Closely, This Is How You Use a Zanpakutō novel Chapter 41

Chapter 41 - 41: Captain's Meeting

"Master, you must stand up for your disciple!"

Yamamoto's eye twitched as he looked at Masatsuki Aozaki, who stood before him, pretending to wipe away tears.

He really wanted to know where this brat had learned to be so shameless. Was it something he picked up on his own, or was it just because he was his disciple?

But Jūshirō Ukitake wasn't like this... This was definitely Shunsui Kyōraku's fault!

Leaning on his cane, Yamamoto stood up and glared at Masatsuki Aozaki, his voice sharp.

"Stand up straight! What kind of Shinigami cries like this? The Gotei 13 has no place for the weak!"

"If Captain Shihōin hadn't intervened, do you think you'd still be standing here complaining?"

Masatsuki Aozaki feigned wiping away tears, stealing a glance at Yamamoto before rolling his eyes.

In the past thousand years, among all the students at Shin'ō Academy, who at his age had higher Reiatsu than him? Probably only that freak Aizen.

This time, the opponent was a captain. No matter how strong a Lieutenant-level Shinigami was, fighting a captain was another story entirely.

Of course, he'd never say that out loud. Instead, he just kept whining and complaining.

He knew Yamamoto's temper all too well. If he talked back now, he wouldn't just get a lecture—he'd get firsthand experience with Yamamoto-style Hakuda training.

Watching Masatsuki Aozaki play the victim, Jūshirō Ukitake felt a little sympathetic. Meanwhile, Shunsui Kyōraku was thoroughly enjoying himself.

Before this little disciple joined, he was usually the one standing here getting scolded. But now, the old man had finally found a new target.

This kid really made the right choice in becoming his disciple! I'm finally free!

Suddenly, a chill ran down Kyōraku's spine. Looking up, he saw his cute little junior smiling at him.

...Was it just his imagination, or was there pure malice hidden in that smile? _{fre.eweb novel\.c om}

Following Masatsuki Aozaki's gaze, Yamamoto turned to see Shunsui Kyōraku grinning—and his anger flared up even more.

I didn't scold him today, and he's already getting cocky?

Yamamoto snapped,

"You fool! What do you think you're laughing at? Have you forgotten your responsibilities?"

"The 8th Division is in charge of intelligence—so why didn't you uncover the presence of a captain-level Shinigami among the rebels?"

"Do you have any idea what could have happened if their ambush had succeeded?"

Kyōraku wanted to cry but had no tears left. He knew the old man was really mad.

It wasn't just about missing the enemy's strength—what truly enraged Yamamoto was that Sōjun Kuchiki had nearly died because of it.

If that had happened, as the head of the intelligence unit, he would have been the one to bear the consequences.

Seeing Yamamoto look so troubled, Kyōraku even felt a little guilty.

...That guilt lasted for about a whole second before it faded away.

Now that Kyōraku was also being punished alongside him, Masatsuki Aozaki felt a lot better. Putting on a pitiful expression, he said,

"Master, I don't blame Kyōraku-senpai, but I did save Lieutenant Kuchiki. No matter how you look at it, I'm a huge hero for the Gotei 13!"

"As the Captain-Commander, I trust you won't let me down. My request isn't unreasonable—just assign me two beautiful Lieutenants as my bodyguards, and I'll be satisfied."

Kyōraku's eyes widened.

How did this suddenly become my fault? And how is this kid shamelessly taking all the credit? He's even more thick-skinned than I am...

For a moment, he felt both relieved and speechless—finally, someone was carrying on his legacy.

Seeing his young disciple still playing around, Yamamoto's temper flared up again.

He was just about to explode when a voice from outside interrupted him with an urgent report.

"Captain-Commander, all the captains have arrived!"

Yamamoto's expression shifted through several emotions before he let out a resigned sigh. After a brief internal struggle, he finally regained his composure and said,

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