Bleach: Watch Closely, This Is How You Use a Zanpakutō novel Chapter 67

Chapter 67 - 67: Laboratory

In the dimly lit laboratory, the only source of light was the faint glow from the computer screen, just enough to illuminate the three figures—two light-skinned and one dark.

But light held no meaning for Kaname Tōsen. His pale, sightless eyes perceived only endless darkness.

All he could do was slightly twitch his ears, discerning the presence of a third person by the rhythm of their breathing.

The concealment skills of this third person were extraordinary—despite their proximity, their Reiatsu was completely undetectable.

"This should be our first official meeting, shouldn't it, Kaname Tōsen?"

Masatsuki Aozaki spoke warmly, standing in front of the screen without the slightest intention of moving, his fingers tapping rapidly against the keyboard.

"Let me introduce myself. I'm Masatsuki Aozaki. From now on, we'll be comrades fighting side by side."

Tōsen ignored him entirely, walking straight to Aizen and handing over a glass container.

"Aizen-sama, this is today's harvest."

Aizen took the container and smirked as he gazed at the soul inside.

"This will be the last time. We won't need these anymore—we have a new target."

"Go on, Kaname, introduce yourself to Masatsuki."

"Yes, Aizen-sama."

Only after Aizen's instruction did Kaname Tōsen turn to Masatsuki Aozaki.

"I am Kaname Tōsen. Pleased to make your acquaintance."

"Likewise." Masatsuki Aozaki didn't take offense to his earlier indifference—he couldn't care less what Tōsen was thinking.

Kaname Tōsen had lost his closest friend, Kakyō, and afterward, he had been deceived and manipulated by Tokinada Tsunayashiro, the very murderer responsible. Left in utter despair, he had become consumed by rage and hatred.

Aizen sought to change Soul Society, and so Tōsen had chosen to follow him, aiming to dismantle the darkness of this world.

But at his core, he was nothing more than a husk propelled by hatred, unable to truly grasp his own identity.

Masatsuki Aozaki clapped his hands together and chuckled. "Well, I'm done looking through the data. I'll be heading out first, Aizen-sama."

"Go ahead, Masatsuki." Aizen nodded. "Rest assured, everything has been taken care of."

With his back to Aizen, Masatsuki waved a hand dismissively as he walked out the door.

...

As the laboratory doors sealed shut, Kaname Tōsen finally spoke. "Can that man really be trusted?"

Aizen narrowed his eyes slightly before answering with confidence. "He won't be content to remain just a Shinigami. As long as that ambition burns within him, he will stay by my side."

...

Masatsuki Aozaki strolled leisurely through the bustling streets, taking in the lively atmosphere as he slowly made his way toward the Nest of Maggots.

That night.

After spending the entire day idling about, Masatsuki finally arrived at the Nest of Maggots.

As he pushed open the door, it was clear that the prisoners had already become familiar with their new overseer—all of them shrank back into the corners, too afraid to move.

But that was only temporary. It wouldn't be long before the isolation wore down their minds, numbing them to fear. Once that happened, they would start throwing punches at him again.

"Is the modification complete?"

Masatsuki stood at the top of the stairs, arms crossed as he leaned casually against the wall.

The prisoners behind him glanced at his defenseless back, hesitated for a moment, then lowered their heads.

"Pretty much done. Just need to get this thing inside."

Standing before him, Gin Ichimaru cradled a device in his arms—it looked like a compact computer. _{fr eewe(b)nove.l.co\m}

"Aren't you being a little too nice to that lunatic? Don't tell me you actually have a soft spot for scientists?"

Masatsuki nodded before glancing past the staircase. He spotted a shadow cast on the ground and suddenly smirked.

The owner of the shadow wore peculiar earrings, distorting the reflection so that their silhouette had triangular-shaped ears.

Noticing his gaze, Gin Ichimaru chuckled dryly.

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