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

The overall structure of Gatonden perfectly reflected Kirio Hikifune’s personality. As she put it herself, the mountains, rivers, sky, and earth—all of nature’s scenery—served a single purpose: to provide her with ingredients.

But Masatsuki Aozaki saw it differently. To him, this scenery existed just as much for her as it did for her cooking.

Kirio Hikifune was not someone who cared about dressing up.

Senjumaru Shutara would at least apply some light makeup when making an appearance, but Kirio had no such inclination.

Whether she was spending time with Masatsuki, attending Gotei 13’s captain meetings, or even at the last welcome party, she remained entirely herself—unpolished, untouched by embellishments.

Senjumaru had once suggested teaching her how to apply makeup, and she had gone to Masatsuki for his opinion.

His response?

"You’re fine just the way you are."

Since then, she had never once entertained the thought of wearing makeup.

And, standing under the warm sunlight, her natural beauty only enhanced the peaceful charm of the moment.