Killing the Heart, Not the Person

"Genryusai-sama, I came to see you!"

Aoto felt no particular emotion as he stood before Yamamoto Genryusai, utterly calm.

What expression should Aoto have made in front of Yamamoto Genryusai now?

Mockery?

Aoto was not that shallow.

From the very beginning, he had approached with ulterior motives, taking advantage of being prepared while the other was not, so it was only natural that Yamamoto Genryusai had failed to notice.

If he had been discovered, that would only have meant Aoto's disguise was too poor!

Of course, in the end, it was also because Aoto truly bore no ill will toward the Gotei 13 or even Soul Society...