Mm. I was a shinigami until I evolved beyond them.

[ There is no hesitation in Aizen's response. His gaze is as blank and pitiless as the sun at this moment as well. The term might be unfamiliar but he doesn't need to know what it means because whatever that is he is above it. Some clarification is necessary though, if only to ensure the depth and richness of all that he is now isn't missed. ]

Narrow minds have sought and failed to contain me since then.

[ All the warmth has returned to him now. ]

Ah. Forgive me, I do but it would make a mess of things here.