Under Senna’s wary gaze, Masatsuki Aozaki approached at an unhurried pace.
The two floated in midair, with nothing between them.
She had no idea what Masatsuki was planning—but her instincts screamed that this man was serious trouble. If she didn’t shake him off now, she might never get the chance again.
After thinking it through, she made a quick decision—grab the girl and run.
The way he moved so leisurely, as if even walking beside her was too much effort... she figured if he kept that up, it wouldn’t be hard to lose him with her own speed.
Spinning around, she activated Shunpo and dashed forward, flickering several times across the sky. In a flash, she had already crossed several kilometers.
She smirked to herself.
"That should be far enough to lose him."
But as she glanced back, confident and smug, her smile faltered. Her brow creased slightly.
Was it just her imagination?
Why did it feel like—not only had she not gained distance—but he was somehow even closer than before?
She focused her gaze.
Masatsuki Aozaki was standing there, just a short distance away, smiling calmly. He hadn’t even moved.
Senna blinked, confused.
"He’s just standing there? Did he give up because he thought he couldn’t catch me from that far?"
"How does someone like that even become Captain-Commander? Gotei 13 must not be that impressive after all."
The thought made her scoff internally.
Still, she didn’t stop. She pushed herself harder and zipped ahead, soaring several more kilometers through the air.
Then she glanced back again.
Her heart nearly stopped.
He was even closer now.
Senna’s breath caught in her throat. This wasn’t an illusion—he really was getting closer, and she had no idea how.
What shocked her even more was that every time she turned to look, he was still in the same position—smiling, unmoving—yet always somehow nearer.
Her heart began to race.
Why wasn’t he chasing her? Why did he only move when she wasn’t looking?
Was he just toying with her?
Senna let out a terrified scream that echoed through the skies, startling nearby birds and insects into frantic flight. Her face turned as pale as paper, eyes wide with panic and helplessness. She was utterly stunned by Masatsuki Aozaki’s actions, her body trembling uncontrollably. Though he didn’t appear intent on harming her, an ominous feeling gnawed at her. All she could do was silently pray, hoping for safety in the days to come.
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