Chapter 235: My Disciple
Masatsuki Aozaki had a vague idea of what the old man was thinking.
Maintaining Seireitei's power and stability was likely only part of it—he was also paving the way for himself.
He wasn't some genius, but he wasn't an idiot either. After following the old man for so many years, how could he not recognize his expectations?
Sure, the old man often resorted to punching and kicking him, but when he chose to be kind, it was genuine.
More than anything, as a Master, he had taught him everything.
He even let him observe his Bankai—one he hadn't used in years—and passed down all his techniques.
And now, despite knowing about his relationship with Kūkaku Shiba, he was still pushing for the Shiba family to return to Seireitei's center of power.
To say this had nothing to do with him? He didn't believe that for a second.
Kūkaku and Kaien Shiba weren't fools. They had to see the implications behind this as well.
But Masatsuki wouldn't force the issue. If they accepted, it would be a decision that defied their ancestors.
Kūkaku had agreed without hesitation—that alone was enough.