A trace of amusement lingered in Aizen's eyes as he quietly listened to Tokino's answer, his expression utterly calm.
He looked as though he had expected it all along.
He showed not the slightest pride at having deduced Madara Uchiha's identity.
Tokino continued softly.
"The one hiding behind the scenes really is Madara Uchiha."
At his words, Aizen's lips lifted slightly. His eyes glimmered as he murmured,
"What astonishing news. The legendary senior of the Ninja World has actually survived to this day, and..."
He paused, a gleam flashing through his deep-set eyes, then continued,
"He has been lurking behind the scenes, harboring unknown intentions toward the Ninja World as it stands."
"Could it be that, despite his advanced age, he has such confidence in his own life?"
At Aizen's words, Tokino hesitated briefly, but in the end, he decided to speak.
"That man's body can no longer support his ambitions."
"Though I still don't know what his ultimate goal is, he's also searching for the Tailed Beasts."
"That... is why he chose me."
"Besides, Madara is also searching for a child named Nagato. That child possesses the Rinnegan of the legendary Sage of Six Paths, and Madara is very interested in him."
A gleam flickered in Aizen's eyes at Tokino's words. The corner of his mouth curved slightly as he murmured,
"So he covets both the Tailed Beasts and the Rinnegan?"
"It seems our senior of the Ninja World has some far-reaching plan in mind. But I can't help wondering—does someone his age have any chance of carrying it out?"
"I'm becoming more and more interested in his plans."
He glanced at Tokino and said softly,
"Stay by that man's side and observe what he intends to do for me."
"I'm quite curious to see the look on his