There were always unexpected coincidences in this world.
Duan Mu had just encountered one. For safety's sake, he had come to the Comprehensive First Aid Station, but for some reason, he was now sitting beside the person who posed the greatest threat to him.
"Boss Duan Mu, it really has been a long time."
Aizen wore a warm expression and chuckled. "The last time we met was at the captains' meeting, right? The information you brought back was a great help to us."
"Not at all~~ I merely happened to encounter an Arrancar by chance."
A shy smile appeared on Duan Mu's face, and he said somewhat awkwardly, "Besides, the Captain-Commander allowed me to move freely within the Seireitei. To me, that is already the best reward."
Although his expression remained normal, Duan Mu could not help cursing inwardly.
The Fourth Division members had still been fighting over who would receive Captain Aizen earlier. Just as Duan Mu was preparing to sneak away while they argued, Aizen, who had been waiting outside the examination hall, suddenly waved to him and called out familiarly, "Boss Duan Mu." Then the crowd had pushed Duan Mu inside.
The only thing that gave Duan Mu some comfort was...
Many Fourth Division members were hidden in the corners around the hall, all of them peeking at the two of them with auntie-like smiles.
"See? I told you. Mr. Duan Mu and Captain Aizen have very similar auras, especially when they smile. They look exactly alike... Hmm, they look even more alike when they don't smile!"
"But if we're talking about looks, I still favor Mr. Duan Mu."
"What good are looks? Besides, Mr. Duan Mu only looks younger than Captain Aizen. Captain Aizen's gentle aura, like that of a kindly uncle next door, is what's