Bleach: Watch Closely, This Is How You Use a Zanpakutō novel Chapter 485

Chapter 485: Chapter 485: Captain vs. Captain, King vs. King

Silbern—a city suspended in the sky, upheld by countless massive silver pillars—radiated an aura of both science fiction and mystery.

At the topmost level, inside the throne room...

Yhwach sat on the throne, clad in a flowing black robe. His expression was stern and detached, his gaze as deep and unfathomable as an abyss.

Haschwalth stood at his side, dutifully reporting the current state of the battle.

"Your Majesty, the situation isn’t in our favor. Several knights have been slain. Should we—"

He relayed what he had learned through the Reishi Array, his tone tinged with tension.

On the battlefield, though the fighting was fierce, the tide had clearly turned. In fact, some female Shinigami—merely Lieutenants or Seated Officers—were managing to take on multiple Sternritter at once. It was something they had never imagined possible.

They had once believed the Wandenreich’s power far surpassed that of the Seireitei—but that belief had clearly been a grave misjudgment.

Just as Haschwalth was about to advise Yhwach to consider a tactical retreat, he suddenly realized the Emperor wasn’t even listening—his gaze had shifted toward the distance.

Clack, clack, clack...

Footsteps echoed up the long staircase from beyond the great doors.

A tall, slender figure appeared, walking in at a relaxed pace.

He had striking features, with long black hair cascading over his shoulders like a waterfall. Dressed in a black Shihakushō and a white Captain’s haori, he was the very image that had haunted Haschwalth’s thoughts and dreams.

And now, standing right before him, there was no mistaking it.

Having personally fought in the last three clashes between Shinigami and Quincy over the past few decades, Haschwalth knew this man all too well.

There was no doubt—the strongest among the invaders this time—

The new Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13: Masatsuki Aozaki.

Masatsuki looked at the two men before him and gave a faint, casual smile.

"Long time no see, you two."

At his words, Yhwach narrowed his eyes and slowly rose from the throne. Spreading his arms, he responded with a calm smile.

"Long time no see, Masatsuki Aozaki."

Haschwalth remained silent at the side, watching the exchange unfold like a conversation between old acquaintances. He said nothing, but his guarded eyes never left the man who had just arrived.

Why is he here?

And how did he get through Silbern’s layered defenses without anyone noticing?

Masatsuki stood still, his gaze cold as he looked at Yhwach.

"You come face-to-face with me alone... and you’re the one who’s afraid?"

Yhwach let out a cold laugh.

Masatsuki gave a small, amused shake of his head—then quickly returned to his usual calm.

He looked up at Yhwach and said calmly,

"You’re far too confident."

"Weren’t you the one who barged into the Schatten Bereich alone over twenty years ago to confront us? And now you’re scared?"

Yhwach continued to mock him.

Masatsuki Aozaki gave a faint, ambiguous smile and spoke slowly,

"No need to provoke me. I know you’ve got people hiding in the shadows. Go ahead and bring them out."

"I am the King of the Quincy. I am Yhwach. Are you insulting me?"

Yhwach’s expression darkened, and the pressure around him intensified.

A terrifying wave of Reiatsu surged forth like a storm, shaking the entire Wandenreich to its core.

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