Land of Demons.
In a mountain valley shrouded in faint mist stood a stone tower.
Time had carved mottled scars across it. Its walls were dull and lifeless, and dust covered the tower's body.
Yet before this inconspicuous old tower in such a remote, deserted place stood a neatly ordered squad of priests wearing kariginu and eboshi.
Some held swords, others carried torches, all meticulously patrolling and keeping watch before the tower entrance.
"These are the Combat Priests of the Land of Demons."
A faint voice came from a dark corner.
"They're all just for show."
Within the shadows, a pitch-black figure whose face could not be seen spoke to the winged companion beside it. "In the entire Land of Demons, apart from that Shrine Maiden, no one can interfere with our operation."
"I believe that."
Sha of Anger nodded, then questioned, "But I can't sense any powerful aura inside. Is the ally you mentioned, the one who suffered the same fate as Lord Evil Spirit, really imprisoned here?"
"Hehe..."
Black Zetsu controlled the person he had possessed and said, "Since they hold the same status as Lord Evil Spirit, how could ordinary imprisonment possibly contain them? Inside this tower is a gateway to an Otherworld, one specially created by Goddess Uzuki to seal Moryo."
"You can undo the seal here?"
"I can't, but the great one I represent can."
Black Zetsu spoke with considerable pride.
At this moment, he truly seemed like nothing more than a fanatical agent chosen by a mysterious ancient god, his status comparable to Mui after Evil Spirit had infused him with power.
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go."
Sha of Anger raised a foot and moved to step forward.
"Wait."
Black Zetsu stopped him. "Don't expose yourselves so openly. We still don't