Chapter 79: Successor to the Captain-Commander
"Ukitake-senpai, what are you doing here?"
Masatsuki Aozaki watched as Rangiku Matsumoto and Gin Ichimaru left after their visit.
The next moment, he saw a familiar figure—a handsome man with white hair being wheeled into the room and placed on a hospital bed.
Yoruichi Shihōin had left the 4th Division early that morning. As the captain of the 2nd Division, she had plenty of matters to handle.
"I haven't been feeling well these past few days and have been coughing up quite a bit of blood, so I'm here for treatment," Jūshirō Ukitake said, leaning back against the bed before covering his mouth and coughing twice.
Masatsuki Aozaki frowned in concern. "Coughing up blood? That doesn't sound like a minor issue."
"It's just a little blood. Happens all the time. No need to worry—I'm used to it." Ukitake waved a hand dismissively with a smile.
Masatsuki muttered, "You're used to it..." Then, suddenly snapping back to reality, he blurted out, "Don't get used to something that terrifying, Senpai!"
Ukitake gave a faint smile, but before he could respond, a familiar voice cut in.
"3rd Seat Masatsuki, don't shout in the infirmary! You'll disturb the other patients!"
"Yes, I know."