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

1st Division, Captain-Commander's Office.

Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto sat across from Jūshirō Ukitake, his deep, piercing gaze seeming to scrutinize him down to his very core.

With a calm voice, he slowly asked,

"So, Jūshirō, you're saying you've fully recovered?"

Ukitake met Yamamoto's gaze without hesitation, nodding firmly as he answered,

"Master, Deputy Director Mayuri Kurotsuchi has already conducted a thorough examination. There are no issues with my body."

Yamamoto gave a slight nod, acknowledging the response, though the doubt in his eyes didn't entirely fade.

At that moment, Shunsui Kyōraku, standing off to the side, interjected,

"Jūshirō, are you absolutely sure you're fine? How about letting your dear senpai double-check?"

As he spoke, he reached out as if to poke Ukitake, seemingly trying to confirm for himself that his friend was truly in good health.

Seeing this, Ukitake quickly reached out to stop him, his tone exasperated,