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Chapter 39: A Paragon Among Nobles

Masatsuki Aozaki and Yoruichi Shihōin stared at the headless corpse of Sazanosuke Takasugi, their expressions unreadable.

He had implicated the entire Tsunayashiro Clan—and in public, no less.

If word got out that one of the Four Great Noble Clans was involved in the rebellion, it could shake the very foundations of Seireitei's rule.

If you had no ties to the Four Great Nobles, the worst you’d face would be the crime of slandering the nobility.

But the problem is,...

Chapter 38: Don't Kill Me

To train one's Reiatsu to the level of a captain requires more than just hard work—it demands exceptional talent.

Hundreds of years ago, this man must have been considered a rare genius, someone who only appeared once in many years. But in the end, he accepted the nobles' offer and became their blade.

"How does it feel to defeat a captain before officially becoming a Shinigami?" Yoruichi patted Masatsuki Aozaki on the shoulder.

"It doesn’t feel like anything. If you hadn...

Chapter 37: Captain-Class Rebels

As they walked, the two chatted idly, occasionally playfully bickering, until they finally reached the end of the street.

The woman on Masatsuki Aozaki’s back carried a faint, pleasant fragrance, and his arm was supporting her in a rather compromising position. If he turned his head even slightly, his lips could easily brush against her cheek.

But right now, none of that was on his mind.

Something was wrong.

The street was too quiet—unnaturally so.

This was S...

Chapter 36: Gotta Get Revenge

Unfortunately, he was too weak—otherwise...

Retsu Unohana smiled and said, “If you’re willing to attend the ikebana gathering, I’ll teach you flower arrangement.”

“Alright, alright...”

Masatsuki Aozaki was just being polite, trying to strengthen his rapport with Unohana. He really didn’t want to keep discussing flower arranging, so he chuckled and changed the subject.

“Now I know some things are fair game to ask... So, Captain, when will you teach me ...

Chapter 35: Floral Materials

By the time Masatsuki Aozaki accompanied Yoruichi Shihōin to the 4th Division the following evening, his mind was still somewhat distracted.

He wasn’t some naive fledgling—he was a seasoned Zanjutsu prodigy who had seen his share of battles.

Under normal circumstances, last night shouldn’t have been enough to shake his focus.

Could it be that Rangiku Matsumoto had somehow unlocked the power of the “Soul King's Nail”? That would be… disastrous.

Masatsuki ru...

Chapter 34: Plan

How do I change back?

“Hey, hey! Yoruichi, quit messing around!” Masatsuki covered a rather sensitive area and shot her a small grin. “Hurry up and tell me how to change back. Don’t forget—we still have important business to take care of.”

Yoruichi let out a thoughtful hum, as if reluctant to stop playing around. “Just reverse the technique. Once you change back, we’ll go over the details of the plan.”

Masatsuki gave it a try and, sure enough, it worked. Wi...

Chapter 33: Little Kitty

Yoruichi Shihōin shook her head. “No need to go to the Soul King Palace. We’re heading to the 4th Division.”

Masatsuki Aozaki raised a brow. “The 4th Division? Are you saying they have a healing hot spring there? But Captain Unohana has never mentioned anything like that...”

“That’s because Tenjirō Kirinji only left behind a tiny amount of the hot spring water—barely enough to be useful,” Yoruichi said, pinching her fingers together to illustrate the point.

Chapter 32: Hot Spring

"If you marry into the Shihōin Clan, you'll become a noble."

Yoruichi Shihōin winked at Masatsuki Aozaki, looking rather excited.

"Our Shihōin Clan isn't just any noble family—we're one of the Four Great Noble Clans. In Soul Society, our status is second only to the royal family. How does that sound? Tempting, isn't it?"

Masatsuki mulled it over for a moment and murmured, "So I could rise to the top in one step?"

"Exactly. You’d just have to change your surname....

Chapter 31: A Good Plan

Masatsuki Aozaki nodded and shifted his gaze away from Jūshirō Ukitake.

Looking at Shunsui Kyōraku, as if something had just come to mind, he asked directly,

“Master is busy. Do you have time, Kyōraku-senpai? I remember Master mentioning that you also learned Sōkotsu.”

“You mean that move…” Shunsui Kyōraku chuckled but then suddenly straightened up and said with complete seriousness, “Actually, I don’t know it!”

Masatsuki Aozaki and Jūshirō Ukit...

Chapter 30: Discipleship

“Hello, Aozaki-kun. I’m Jūshirō Ukitake, also a disciple of Master Yamamoto. Nice to meet you.” Ukitake greeted him with a warm smile.

Masatsuki Aozaki returned the smile. “Ukitake-senpai, it’s a pleasure. I look forward to your guidance.”

Hearing the word “senpai,” Ukitake felt an unexpected sense of joy. His smile widened, his face even gaining a bit of color, and he was about to nod in acknowledgment when—

Yamamoto suddenly stood up, his expression tur...

Chapter 29: Senpai

Masatsuki Aozaki and Yoruichi Shihōin entered Seireitei through the eastern Shōryūmon Gate.

The moment they stepped inside, Masatsuki noticed several people casting surprised glances their way.

Wasn’t that the princess of the Shihōin Clan? The newly appointed captain of the 2nd Division?

Normally, she was known for her mischief, yet today, she was strolling quietly beside a handsome man.

The most striking part? They appeared to be the same age and seemed… rathe...

Chapter 28: Ikkotsu

In the time that followed, aside from necessary training and lessons, Masatsuki dedicated most of his energy to practicing the Hakuda techniques Yamamoto had taught him.

Shinigami primarily relied on their Zanpakutō in battle, but they couldn’t afford to depend on them entirely.

After all, Masatsuki Aozaki wasn’t just someone who had crossed into this world—his instructor at Shin’ō Academy was Sōjun Kuchiki, whose brother-in-law was Kōga Kuchiki.

He would never o...

Chapter 27: I Don’t Know

Masatsuki Aozaki poured Yoruichi Shihōin a cup of tea before taking a seat across from her and explaining the Hakuda techniques he had learned from Yamamoto.

At first, Yoruichi remained calm, sipping her tea as she listened.

But before long, her eyes widened in surprise. She nodded occasionally, looking like an eager student absorbing every word.

“I see! So the moves I secretly learned before were just the form, not the essence.”

“Captain-Commander Yamamoto’s ...

Chapter 26: What Do You Want to Do?

Seeing that Yamamoto was about to start another lecture, Masatsuki Aozaki quickly raised his hand to stop him.

Training was fine, but listening to long-winded speeches? No thanks.

“Captain-Commander, you've said all this so many times that my ears are getting calluses. Let’s just start training already.”

“You insolent brat, daring to interrupt your elders!”

Yamamoto's irritation flared. This kid was just like Shunsui Kyōraku, and that alone was enough to mak...

Chapter 25: Hakuda Training

Back at Shin'ō Academy, Masatsuki Aozaki breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing Rangiku Matsumoto attending class without issue.

"Aozaki-san, skipping class is not a good habit."

A brand-new ruler lightly tapped Masatsuki on the head.

"Kuchiki-sensei..." Masatsuki slowly turned his head, awkwardly asking, "What brings you here?"

"Did you forget? This is my history class. Now hurry inside—the lesson is still ongoing," Sōjun Kuchiki said, sounding exasperated but not ...

Chapter 24: Battle

Following a familiar path, Masatsuki Aozaki arrived at Shin'ō Academy, cloaked in black.

The garment was a Tenshiheisō (Sacred Treasure) borrowed from Yoruichi Shihōin.

As he approached, something felt off—there was a distinct scent of blood lingering in the air.

Most academy students wouldn’t have noticed, but Masatsuki had killed enough people to recognize it immediately.

Stealthily concealing his presence, he leaped onto the rooftop, his senses sharpening as ...

Chapter 23: Fireworks

Masatsuki Aozaki spoke calmly, “Maybe. All I know is that this world is dangerous, and I need to get stronger. Whether my talent is good or bad, that’s no excuse to give up.”

“Well said. I like you more and more,” Yoruichi Shihōin chuckled. “Unlike Kisuke—he’s got talent but refuses to train.”

Masatsuki remained unbothered. “Urahara-san is talented, but I don’t think it’s just laziness. He’s simply not interested.”

“He’s highly motivated when...

Chapter 22: Training Genius

Midnight.

The protective barrier around the training ground flickered at steady intervals, a sign that it was functioning normally.

The air was still, the silence broken only by the occasional clash of blades.

Masatsuki Aozaki stood atop a massive boulder, gripping Banshō Senran in one hand, his breath ragged.

Opposite him, Yoruichi Shihōin wielded a short sword, her stance relaxed and effortless.

Kisuke Urahara lay sprawled out in a spot with a good view, lazi...

Chapter 21: Training Ground

Masatsuki Aozaki and Yoruichi Shihōin made their way across half of Seireitei, eventually arriving at the base of Sōkyoku Hill.

One look at the place was enough to leave Masatsuki stunned.

The underground beneath Sōkyoku Hill had been completely hollowed out by two incredibly audacious individuals. The space was packed with an assortment of training equipment—clearly meant to serve as a training ground.

“Damn you, Yoruichi! You were the one who wanted to build this pl...

Chapter 20: A Nice Place

“There are indeed traces of the young lady’s presence, but she’s nowhere to be found. Could she have already left?”

Marechiyo Ōmaeda’s gaze sharpened. Without hesitation, he set out to search the surrounding area.

Yoruichi Shihōin hadn’t even had time to take her shoes, so she couldn’t have gone far.

The rebels were growing desperate, acting recklessly without restraint. Given Yoruichi’s noble status, letting her roam freely was out of the question.

S...

Chapter 19: Are You Shy?

She was about to say something when Masatsuki Aozaki suddenly sat up.

"Someone's coming."

The moment he spoke, Yoruichi also sensed an approaching Reiatsu.

She glanced at him in surprise.

As the heir of the Shihōin Clan, Yoruichi had been trained in stealth and detection from a young age, with Reiatsu perception being one of her strongest skills.

She had always believed that among her peers, no one could surpass her in sensing presences.

But just now, Masa...

Chapter 18: Black Cat

"Masatsuki, what's wrong? You could barely keep your eyes open in class. Did you stay up too late training? You need to take care of yourself, too."

Rangiku Matsumoto looked at Masatsuki Aozaki, her expression serious as she took in the dark circles under his eyes.

Masatsuki glanced at her, waved a hand dismissively, and said, "Don't worry, I was just up all night learning how to cultivate tea trees. It's nothing serious."

"The Captain-Commander knows how to grow tea trees?"...

Chapter 17: Sensei

Two days later...

Masatsuki, dressed in a clean school uniform and carrying Banshō Senran, arrived at the 1st Division's captain's lounge, only to find Yamamoto sitting comfortably, sipping tea with a warm smile.

It was obvious—he was in a great mood, fully expecting Masatsuki's arrival.

Masatsuki chuckled. Being well-received had its perks.

"Good morning, Captain-Commander," he greeted.

"Good morning. Go to the dojo and get your sword," Yamamoto replied with ...

Chapter 16: The Tsunayashiro Clan

The idea of surpassing opponents far above his level—a trope seen in countless novels—wasn’t something Masatsuki Aozaki was focusing on for now.

In the world of Bleach, fighting above one’s rank was incredibly difficult.

A Shinigami’s combat strength was fundamentally tied to Reiatsu. No matter how refined one’s techniques were, without sufficient Reiatsu, they were meaningless.

Of course, there were exceptions—special cases like Genryūsai Shigekuni Y...

Chapter 15: The True Power of Banshō Senran

After making a name for himself in Zanjutsu class, Masatsuki Aozaki’s daily life didn’t change much. He continued attending classes at Shin'ō Academy and the 1st Division barracks as usual...

Except for Zanjutsu class.

According to Keito Satō, Sōjun Kuchiki believed there was nothing more he could teach Masatsuki in Zanjutsu.

As a result, Shin'ō Academy made a special request to the Gotei 13's 4th Division Captain, Retsu Unohana, to personally tutor Masatsuki one-on-...

Chapter 14: Fear of Death

Retsu Unohana was really being petty. He had only lightly touched her, yet she went and broke her own bamboo sword.

If that Reiatsu had been aimed at me… yeah, I’d probably be lying on the ground right now.

“Well done. Sparring with Masatsuki was quite enjoyable.”

Retsu Unohana turned and walked toward the far end of the dojo.

“The warm-up is over. Now, we officially begin class.”

Masatsuki: ???

He was completely bewildered.

That exchange ...

Chapter 13: You Can't Fool Me

Nenryu, Ittoryu, Shindoryu, Inryu...

From the World of the Living to Soul Society, she had mastered every sword style across history, wielding them effortlessly. This was the woman known as Retsu Unohana... No—Yachiru Unohana.

Her relentless bamboo sword strikes turned into a storm of countless afterimages, completely engulfing Masatsuki Aozaki.

Blows powerful enough to shatter stone rained down on him, yet Masatsuki intercepted every strike, his own bamboo sword absorbing...

Chapter 12: Sparring

Retsu Unohana smiled and nodded, as if the chilling aura from earlier had nothing to do with her.

"Very good. Sensei likes obedient students like you, Masatsuki. Come stand here!"

She took a step to the side, making room for Masatsuki Aozaki.

Fortunately, the so-called assistance was merely a demonstration of what had been learned. Unohana analyzed and explained the key points of each movement as she followed along with Masatsuki’s actions.

Under her guidance, the st...

Chapter 11: Big Shot

Shin'ō Academy…

Outdoor training ground.

The sky was clear, and a gentle breeze brushed against the skin.
Dust swirled over the vast training grounds.

Rows of targets were lined up along the edges, and further beyond, a blue Kidō barrier stretched across the entire area. Many students were already engaged in their routine Kidō training, yet their gazes frequently drifted toward the lone figure standing at the center of the field.

Masatsuki Aozaki, clad in the a...

Chapter 10: I Am Willing

"He has no intention of graduating early for the time being."

"Hm..." Yamamoto stared at the Headmaster and slowly asked, "Why?"

Had the nobles moved so quickly? He had only just received word of Masatsuki Aozaki’s talent, yet had the boy already been drawn in by their offers, choosing to reject the Gotei 13?

As the de facto ruler of the largest military force in Seireitei, Yamamoto was unwavering in his loyalty to the royal family and the noble hierarchy. This was common ...