"Lord Hokage, I have something important to report to you."
Kawaki Aoba said.
The Hokage looked up. Seeing that it was Kawaki Aoba, he nodded. "So it's Kawaki Aoba. Come in. I've already heard about it—you rendered great service this time by capturing the leader of that mysterious organization."
"Thank you for the praise, Lord Hokage."
Kawaki Aoba said, "However, I came here this time to report some of my suspicions regarding that mysterious organization."
He told the Hokage in detail about what he had discovered during the battle, as well as his speculations about the mysterious organization.
After hearing him out, the Hokage furrowed his brows and fell into deep thought.
After a while, he said, "You have a point. This mysterious organization is indeed no simple matter. There is likely an even greater conspiracy hidden behind them. From now on, I'll have the Anbu and Intelligence Division investigate this organization with all their strength. We must uncover their true objective."
"Also, Lord Hokage."
Kawaki Aoba said, "That masked man had an old injury on his left foot, and the black energy wave he used was extremely strange. It wasn't any ninjutsu we know of. I suspect that energy wave may have come from another dimension, or it could be some kind of forbidden ninjutsu."
"I understand."
The Hokage nodded. "I'll have the Research Division study that black energy wave and see whether they can find a way to counter it. You've worked hard this time. Go back and get some rest first. I'll notify you if anything comes up."
"Yes, Lord Hokage."
Kawaki Aoba nodded, then turned and left the Hokage Office.
After returning home, Kawaki Aoba finally let out a sigh of relief, and his taut nerves gradually relaxed.
He washed up briefly, then lay down on