Chapter 417: The Unworthy Disciple
Bathed in the soft glow of starlight and moonlight, Masatsuki Aozaki stood quietly in place.
His presence was no longer as blinding as before, but now it radiated a calming light—one that people could look upon without fear.
"Captain Aozaki!"
"It really is Aozaki Kenpachi!"
"Captain Aozaki saved us—he truly is the strongest Shinigami!"
Cheers erupted from the crowd, their voices filled with admiration and heartfelt gratitude for Masatsuki Aozaki.
"This junior’s not bad... I guess I’ll begrudgingly acknowledge him,"
Chika Shihōin, Zanpakutō in hand, slowly walked over to Yamamoto and let out a long sigh of relief.
He still felt the urge to swing his blade at the old man, but for now, he managed to suppress it.
Yet before he could finish speaking, his instincts—sharpened through years of brutal combat—screamed out in warning.
Chika Shihōin instinctively shrank back, his face paling slightly.
"Looks like it’s all over. We dead folks should be heading back to Hell... I’ll go first."