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

Soul King Palace, within the Soul King’s inner sanctum.

Having encountered no further resistance along the way, Masatsuki Aozaki passed through several layers of barriers, making his way toward the Throne of Heaven.

Finally, after overcoming countless obstacles, he crossed the Front Approach to the Soul King’s Palace and stepped into the inner sanctum.

Ōetsu Nimaiya stood at the gate, gave a small wave, and turned to leave.

Masatsuki Aozaki pushed open the doors and entered. A grand palace stretched before him, its interior suffused with an air of mystery.

He walked forward slowly, the sound of his footsteps echoing through the empty hall.

"You’ve finally come."

The voice came from afar, gentle and kind like a spring breeze, yet imbued with a majesty that allowed no irreverence.

Masatsuki Aozaki looked toward the sound and saw a figure appear in his view.

A man sat casually on the steps, dressed in a flowing white robe styled after ancient Greek—pure, clean, with not a trace of other color. His short black hair was neatly trimmed, his face ordinary yet well-defined.

But his deep eyes—each with four pupils glowing faintly—were unmistakable. A symbol of divine authority.