Myotismon's expression grew grave, with a trace of uncertainty.
"I've never seen him in action. I didn't even dare get close enough to investigate him properly."
"He looks like an ordinary, even kindly old man. He runs that Antique Shop, and Jade calls him 'Uncle.'"
"He doesn't give off the slightest hint of power. He looks like a genuinely ordinary old man."
"But my sense of danger has never been wrong. That old man is definitely more than he appears! I'm afraid he's hiding a terrifying power far beyond what anyone can see."
"It seems Kirigakure has hidden talents of its own. We shouldn't underestimate it."
Aizen nodded thoughtfully, his expression returning to its usual calm, as though the "terrifying old man" Myotismon had described was merely an interesting detail worth noting.
"Still, opportunities always arise. Myotismon, you know Kirigakure is hosting the New Generation Exchange Meeting."
"Yes, I'm aware," Myotismon replied with a nod.
"That girl named Jade is one of Kirigakure's representatives."
The faintest smile touched Aizen's lips. "Which means she won't spend the entire event inside that protected Antique Shop."
"She'll go out and take part in activities. She'll appear at the Training Ground, on the Shopping Street, and perhaps even leave Kirigakure on a short excursion..."
"At times like those, that mysterious 'Uncle' and the other top fighters may not always be at her side."
"Especially when an 'accident' occurs..."
He left the sentence unfinished, but his meaning was clear enough.
Myotismon's red eyes flared, and a cruel smile spread across his face. "I understand. With so many people coming and going during the Exchange Meeting, it's the perfect chance to arrange an 'accident' and take her somewhere beyond scrutiny. I'll wait for my chance."
"Good." Aizen nodded in satisfaction. "Remember, make it quick and clean.