"Boss Duan Mu!"
"I heard, Boss Duan Mu. Your suspicion has been cleared."
"So everything is completely fine now?"
"That's wonderful! I told you, Boss Duan Mu couldn't possibly have done anything to endanger the Seireitei!"
"..."
Wearing black work clothes and black boots, Duan Mu felt extremely comfortable in the casual clothes he had not worn in a long time.
The Fourth Division members had surrounded him so tightly that not even a drop of water could pass through. Every face was filled with genuine joy. The trace of impatience rising in Duan Mu's heart gradually faded, and he patiently began answering everyone's questions.
"By the way, Boss Duan Mu, I heard the people from the Seventh Division say... that you defeated Captain Komamura?"
"Is that true? Boss Duan Mu, were you always this strong?"
"Boss Duan Mu has always been amazing."
"That's different. Being skilled in Kido doesn't help with combat at all."
"..."
Duan Mu shook his head. "I didn't defeat Captain Komamura. Captain-level strength is terrifying. At the time, I merely trapped him through a trick. How could that be called defeating him..."
Duan Mu did not go into detail about his battle with Komamura Sajin. He did not want the Fourth Division members running around and proclaiming that he had personally admitted to defeating Komamura Sajin.
Although Komamura Sajin's favorability was of little use, Duan Mu still understood basic human relations.
After saying goodbye to the Fourth Division members, Duan Mu walked out of the Comprehensive First Aid Station. The sunlight he had not seen in a long time made him squint involuntarily.
"Stop standing around like an idiot."
A voice came from nearby. Duan Mu was not surprised. He bathed in the sunlight and said, "What do you mean, standing around like an idiot?