Bleach: Watch Closely, This Is How You Use a Zanpakutō novel Chapter 459

Chapter 459: Chapter 459: Took the Bait

The Central 46’s sweeping actions sent shockwaves through Seireitei like never before.

Yet to the nobles’ dismay, this was only the beginning.

Shortly after the execution of Judge Takeaki, the private military forces secretly raised by the major noble houses—comprised of family warriors and hired muscle—were arrested one after another by the Gotei 13.

News came from all corners, and what they learned left them stunned:

The one behind all of this was none other than Masatsuki Aozaki—the Captain-Commander who was supposed to serve the nobles!

They all knew just how powerful Masatsuki had become, both in force and influence.

But this level of audacity? It was like being slapped in the face in front of the entire Soul Society—no, it was as if their faces were being trampled on.

This state of affairs dragged on for days, and the nobles could finally take no more.

Furious, they stormed toward the 1st Division, demanding an explanation.

Amid the clamor, Masatsuki Aozaki stepped slowly out of the 1st Division barracks.

The moment they saw him, the nobles instinctively swallowed hard, some even wanting to retreat.

But then they came to their senses.

They were nobles—what could Masatsuki possibly do? Kill them all?

Even if he dared, would Yamamoto allow it?

"Captain-Commander! You’ve gone way too far this time!"

"Our subordinates did nothing wrong, yet you had them arrested! The Gotei 13 doesn’t have that kind of authority!"

Masatsuki glanced at the angry crowd before him, inwardly amused.

These pompous fools threw their weight around every day thanks to their noble titles. If he hadn’t also held high-ranking noble status, they’d probably treat him like a servant.

Now they were trembling because their interests had been touched—furious and humiliated.

But Masatsuki didn’t take them seriously.

He spoke slowly.

"My lords, I trust you’re all aware—I have my reasons for doing what I did."

At that, the nobles erupted.

"What reasons?! Our men are innocent!"

"You’re abusing your power!"

Masatsuki only smiled lightly at their outcry.

He wasn’t about to waste time bickering. Instead, he cut straight to the point.

"Tell me, do you really think I’d arrest people without cause? If your subordinates were truly innocent, would I have taken action so easily?"

That silenced the nobles.

Of course, they knew their subordinates had suspicious behavior to some extent, but they hadn’t expected Masatsuki to bring up the matter of Reigai.

For a moment, none of them knew how to respond.

Seeing their silence, Masatsuki continued,

"Let me remind you: as Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13, I have the authority to investigate any actions that threaten the safety of Soul Society."

"Whether your subordinates are innocent—or even whether you yourselves are—isn’t up to you to decide. That will be determined through a proper investigation."

He turned to the guards.

"Take these people. They’re obviously impostors daring to pose as noble lords. That’s an unforgivable crime. Arrest them all."

With that, Masatsuki turned and walked back inside, leaving the stunned nobles staring at one another.

What did he mean by that?

They realized then—Masatsuki Aozaki wasn’t bluffing. If they kept pushing, they’d only bring more trouble upon themselves.

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