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

From Masatsuki Aozaki's words alone, one could tell—he was not necessarily a ruthless, bloodthirsty person. At least, not toward Lilynette.

Yet, for some reason, Starrk felt an inexplicable sense of unease.

Everything about this man—his words, demeanor, even his very presence—resonated with Starrk in a way that felt strangely familiar, almost as if they shared a natural affinity.

And yet, at the same time, his very existence radiated an overwhelming sense of danger.

Starrk turned his head toward Lilynette.

Their gazes met, and in that brief exchange, she seemed to understand his thoughts. She gave a small nod.

Now was not the time for joking around.

This enemy was unlike any they had faced before.

Starrk's hand rested atop Lilynette's head—no further movement was necessary.

"Give Chase, Los Lobos."

With that quiet command, a monstrous surge of Reiatsu erupted.