The road wound upward, rugged and steep. It was a secluded and difficult path, overgrown with bushes and brambles, making the journey up the mountain an arduous task, filled with obstacles and discomfort.
Ordinarily, outer Clan disciples would rarely, if ever, take this path. After all, who would choose this treacherous and secluded trail when there was a well-paved, straight path of green stone leading directly to the mountain's summit? Even the eccentric and unpredictable disciples of the Demon Clan would prefer comfort over unnecessary hardship.
People driven by the pursuit of profit always think about how to make their lives as comfortable as possible. Thus, when Aizen chose this rugged mountain path, the six disciples tailing him couldn't help but feel puzzled. However, they quickly realized the reasoning behind his decision, and their evaluation of Aizen increased even further.
