Shinigami in the Ninja World

In the dimly lit chamber of Central 46, the air was thick with tension between the two men.

Naruto's face was calm, but a flicker in his eyes betrayed the storm brewing inside. "Have you been working with Aizen ever since your time in the 5th Division?"

"That's a bit harsh, don't you think?" Gin Ichimaru replied, a sly smile playing on his lips.

Naruto's voice dropped, barely above a whisper. "Why?"

Gin raised a finger to his lips, still smiling. "That's a secret I can't share. Didn't I already tell you, Naruto?"

"You still haven't realized, have you?"

Naruto cut him off with a nod, his voice steady. "I know."

"Aizen wanted me to come here."

Gin stayed silent.