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

"No need for Bankai... You really are stubborn."

Masatsuki Aozaki licked his lips.

For a moment, he thought he heard a girl's light laughter, accompanied by the chirping of birds.

"My little sister can be a bit headstrong. She really shouldn't be keeping secrets from you at a time like this."

A playful voice came from behind him as a girl wrapped her arms around him, placing her hands over his as he gripped his sword.

"But don't be too hard on her. She's been holding back, waiting for this moment, so of course she's a little temperamental."

"You are...?" Masatsuki turned his head.

The girl had striking green eyes and long brown hair, dressed in a pink kimono with matching ornaments. A sly smile curled at the corner of her lips.

There was an undeniable energy about her.

Masatsuki stared at her, reminded of the girl who had just vanished moments ago.

For a second, he wondered if he had somehow crossed into the world of Final Fantasy VII.