Bleach: Watch Closely, This Is How You Use a Zanpakutō novel Chapter 462

Chapter 462: Chapter 462: The Proud Old Man

Gotei 13, 1st Division Captain’s Office.

Nozomi Kujō looked up at the young man beside her, concern flickering in her eyes.

"When are you planning to deal with Kagerōza Inaba?" she asked softly.

"No rush. Let’s rest a bit first. Young lady, you don’t want Kagerōza Inaba’s scheme to succeed, do you? Then be good and behave."

Masatsuki Aozaki’s tone carried a commanding weight, yet remained gentle—fully befitting his role as the Captain of the 1st Division.

He gently stroked Nozomi’s short green hair, savoring its soft texture.

He had to admit, her hair felt surprisingly pleasant.

Nearby, another black-haired girl, also tied to the fate of the world, knelt quietly, pouring them tea with practiced grace.

Just then, a figure arrived in a flash of Shinsoku.

It was Rangiku Matsumoto. She greeted the girls warmly before turning to Masatsuki, her tone shifting to urgency.

"Report, Captain Masatsuki—our outer patrol squad in the 1st Division has been attacked."

"There’s no one else around, and you’re still calling me ’Captain’? Come on, that hurts my feelings," Masatsuki muttered, feigning offense.

"We’re on duty, so using proper titles is only appropriate."

Rangiku stuck out her tongue playfully, showing no sign of tension despite the news, and continued,

"A squad of Reigai captains launched a surprise attack on the Shin’ō District. Lieutenant Aizen and the other captains are already on the move."

Hearing this, Nozomi’s heart skipped. Her face clouded with worry.

Kagerōza Inaba had finally made his move.

If nothing unexpected had happened, then it was clear—he had seen how the current state of Seireitei was fractured, with factions clashing and power constantly shifting. The chaos made for the perfect opportunity.

He couldn’t wait any longer.

Nozomi instinctively turned to Masatsuki Aozaki.

His presence alone was reassuring—this Captain-Commander could take down five captain-class Reigai in under thirty seconds without breaking a sweat.

Without question, he was the only light she could see amid this darkness.

Just being near him brought her a sense of calm, like all shadows would crumble in his presence. He was like the sun—warm, radiant, and untouchable.

Masatsuki let out a low chuckle and downed the mysterious wine in his hand in a single gulp.

Then he said softly,

"The timing is perfect. Everything’s right where it needs to be. It’s time to bring this to an end."

"Seireitei... the world... I’ll be the one to protect them."

Nozomi and Senna fell silent, staring at the man before them, lost in thought.

It was clear—he didn’t take his enemies seriously.

And after spending these past days with him, they understood why. Masatsuki Aozaki truly had the power to back up that confidence.

Even without stepping in himself, the Aozaki matriarchs alone were far from ordinary opponents.

Masatsuki’s lips curved slightly as he raised his arm with a light gesture.

A flash of mysterious light shimmered, and a woman clad in armor reminiscent of a Valkyrie emerged beside him, as if stepping out from the void itself.

She dropped to one knee, posture straight and brimming with power, like a war maiden pulled straight from myth.

Her gaze was sultry, and when she looked into Masatsuki’s eyes, it was like ripples across a still lake in autumn.

Masatsuki reached out slowly, curling a finger beneath her chin. He lifted her face and kissed her softly on the lips.

His movements were smooth and unhurried, as if he had the entire world in the palm of his hand.

"This is your deposit. Once it’s done, you’ll get the rest. I’m counting on you."

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