"The real Mui?"
With a doubtful expression, Ryūzetsu also looked toward Mui, who was slowly walking toward the Box of Paradise.
It was not just Soji and Ryūzetsu. At this moment, everyone's gaze was fixed on Mui.
However, unlike the frightened criminals who did not dare approach and the bewildered prison guards, Matsuru Noyaku and the other Kusagakure higher-ups were filled with excitement.
They had finally waited for this day!
At this moment, the Kusagakure higher-ups had already begun imagining the glorious scene of ruling the Ninja World.
"Step~"
Stopping in front of the Box of Paradise, Mui's emotions were equally complicated.
There was excitement, uncertainty, and an even greater sense of resolve!
Muku, wait for me. I'll make a wish and bring you back to life right away!
Mui silently thought to himself.
Then, Mui formed a hand seal with both hands, closed his eyes, lowered his head slightly, and began preparing to open the Box of Paradise for the final time.
"Now, open before my eyes, Box of Paradise!"
After speaking those words as though chanting an incantation, Mui stretched out his hands and traced a rough semicircle from top to bottom before him.
At the same time, both of his palms began glowing blue.
As Mui's words ended and his movements stopped, the Box of Paradise, which had shown no movement before, changed once again!
Black smoke, dark as ink, once more rose from the surface of the Box of Paradise.
An ominous aura spread throughout Hozuki Castle.
Many of those watching the scene trembled inwardly.
If Hozuki Castle had been any larger, plenty of people would probably have already fled.
Though many people enjoyed watching drama unfold, when that drama landed on their own heads, surely not many would stupidly remain where they were and wait