Seireitei · Fifth Division District.
"Boss Duan Mu, thanks for the effort."
Standing outside the Fifth Division barracks and looking at Aizen's gentle smile, Duan Mu couldn't help smiling as well:
"Captain Aizen, how many times have I told you? There's no need to be so polite with me. Even setting aside your status as a captain, you're still a distinguished guest of our Yorozuya."
After saying that, Duan Mu carefully studied Aizen's expression, unable to suppress a trace of suspicion.
His original plan for today hadn't been to come to the Fifth Division. He had intended to work at the Comprehensive First Aid Station.
However, the Fifth Division had suddenly decided to conduct special training today.
This special training was to be conducted jointly by Fifth Division Captain Aizen, Lieutenant Captain Hinamori Momo, and special instructor Duan Mu, who would guide the division's members.
"Mr. Duan Mu, although you're deeply involved with our Thirteen Court Guard Squads, you aren't a Shinigami after all..."
Aizen shook his head. "Guests naturally deserve respect, but a shopkeeper who is capable and can satisfy his customers deserves their respect as well."
"And Boss Duan Mu, both the division members and I have seen your abilities. Ever since you became our Fifth Division's special instructor, the members' progress has been obvious."
He paused, then smiled.
"Besides, we invited you here at the last minute today. The fact that you set aside your other work to come here is already something I'm very grateful for."
Duan Mu nodded at that without being overly polite. He really had turned down his other commissions today and spent the entire day in the Fifth Division providing guidance.
"You must also be wondering why I suddenly organized this special training."
Aizen sighed, his expression somewhat complicated. "Actually, a few