I also look forward to such a world

At that thought, a smile curved Aizen's lips. His eyes flickered slightly as he said softly.

"It's nothing. Ninjutsu is merely a name for certain powers in the world I came from."

Hearing Aizen's words, Otsutsuki Kaguya froze for a moment. Then her gaze lowered slightly, as though she had recalled her past. She lowered her head without saying a word.

She knelt quietly on the ground, her wide robes gathered before her. She looked peaceful and gentle, like a still lake without even the faintest ripple.

Yet beneath those tranquil brows, a trace of melancholy seemed to be concealed.

Is something troubling her?

Aizen glanced at her from the corner of his eye and thought to himself.

However, he said nothing more and slowly rose to his feet.

Beneath the warm sunlight, his perfectly muscled body stood tall, every inch of him seeming as though it had been carved to perfection from every angle, carrying an unusual charm.

Hearing the movement, Kaguya raised her head to look at him, her expression slightly stunned.

For some inexplicable reason, as though her body no longer obeyed her, she extended her slender, fair hand.

"Rustle..."

Hmm?

The smile on Aizen's face did not change, but a trace of puzzlement appeared in his eyes as he slowly lowered his head to look at Otsutsuki Kaguya, who was clutching his trouser leg.

Only when Aizen looked at her did Otsutsuki Kaguya realize what she had done. A flush immediately rose on her face, and her fair little hand quickly let go. She stammered softly.

"I... I was only worried that you would go fight the Divine Tree again..."

Hearing her words, Aizen's lips curved slightly upward. His deep eyes rested gently on her as he said softly.

"Don't worry. Failing once was enough."

"Until