Chapter 397: The Jailer
After staring at Masatsuki Aozaki for a few seconds, Yamamoto parted his lips, but before he could say anything, Masatsuki suddenly frowned and looked toward the door of the meeting room.
At some point, the office door had cracked open, and a figure with no detectable Reiatsu appeared there.
"Wow... all the captains of the Gotei 13 are here. Looks like Seireitei’s already aware of what’s going on."
A man slowly pushed the door open and stepped inside, smiling at the group.
His appearance instantly made the atmosphere in the meeting room turn heavy. His body was covered in chain tattoos, half of him shrouded in darkness. One of the chain-eye tattoos encircled his left eye, which was pitch black. His left arm ended in a black skull, and a large circular ring hovered behind his back.
The entire look gave off the aura of some ancient Buddha from a heavenly Buddhist realm.
"Good evening, everyone! Aizen-sama. And you, Masatsuki Aozaki. Long time no see."
The man’s voice was deep and magnetic, carrying a subtle but undeniable pressure.
Masatsuki looked slightly surprised at the sight of him, though inwardly, he was muttering the name of his beloved Kyōka Suigetsu.
Everyone else in the room remained composed. Only Aizen and Retsu Unohana gave the man a brief glance before looking away.
Masatsuki smiled faintly and said in a soft voice, "Long time no see, Szayelaporro. Judging by your appearance, it seems you’ve been doing quite well."
Though there was a faint murderous aura about him, his tone was that of a casual greeting between old acquaintances.