Led by Shigeki-ji Go, Aizen slowly made his way through the laboratory, which was filled with all manner of experimental equipment, until they reached its deepest section.
Huge glass vessels stood all around them, containing organs and limbs soaked in various strange liquids.
Aizen paid no attention to the somewhat horrifying sights. Under Shigeki-ji Go's guidance, he arrived at a clean and orderly experiment table.
A microscope for observation and a sealed container sat atop it.
As he approached the experiment table, every wrinkle on Shigeki-ji Go's weathered old face seemed to relax. As though he had seen something that thrilled him, a faint light appeared in his cloudy eyes, and he hurriedly said to Aizen with a genial smile.
"Lord Aizen, this is the place. This old man discovered the cause behind the mutations in Kidomaru's and Kimimaro's bodies here."
At his words, a trace of amusement surfaced in Aizen's deep eyes. He glanced lightly at him and said in a gentle voice.
"Is that so? You have truly worked hard. To uncover something so important with such rudimentary equipment is no easy feat."
Hearing Aizen's words, the wrinkles on Shigeki-ji Go's old face unfolded like blooming flowers. Unable to conceal his delight, he hurriedly said.
"I would not dare, I would not dare. These instruments are already more than sufficient for this old man. I am extremely satisfied with them!"
Aizen merely glanced at him and chuckled softly.
"Rest assured. Since you have made such an outstanding contribution, I will have Orochimaru and the others arrange more generous treatment for you."
"Now, let me see your discovery, Go."
Hearing Aizen address him that way, Shigeki-ji Go froze for a moment. Then, unable to conceal his joy, he fumbled in his haste and quickly said.
"Y-yes, this old man