Although everyone heard Nawaki and Yahiko muttering, no one reprimanded them.
After all, Barragan had indeed been making a show of his presence to some extent. It was as if he were deliberately displaying himself on Lord Aizen's turf.
As people in Las Noches who were loyal to Lord Aizen, they naturally didn't want to see that.
Ulquiorra glanced back at Barragan, his voice cool.
"Today is the occasion Lord Aizen arranged for you to meet everyone. I don't want to see Lord Aizen frown, so... you should know what to do, Barragan."
At Ulquiorra's words, Barragan raised an eyebrow. Though he looked thoroughly displeased, he answered in a low voice.
"Tch. I understand."
After hearing his reply, Ulquiorra continued walking forward calmly. Barragan followed behind him, and the two slowly came before everyone, standing below Aizen.
Ulquiorra bowed respectfully to Aizen. Barragan, though haughty, also gave a slight bow. Then he raised his head and looked Aizen straight in the eye.
His earlier lesson hadn't made him wary of Aizen.
Aizen paid no attention to Barragan's gaze. He still rested his cheek lightly against one hand, a faint smile at the corners of his mouth as he watched them in silence.
"Now that you're all here, introduce yourselves."
Aizen spoke slowly.
At his words, everyone below grew serious, their eyes fixed on Barragan and Sasori.
Sasori, standing beside Minato, fell silent for a moment, then slowly stepped forward to stand before the others. His young face was expressionless, and he regarded them calmly.
"Sasori of the Red Sands..."
After saying only those few words, he returned to his place. Everyone below was taken aback, but no one pressed him for more.
Everyone present had their own particular qualities and independent personalities. No one would force another to change.
Kinnara,