Hayato didn't see Jessica at Kamar-Taj.
That made sense. Kamar-Taj's current state wasn't suitable for taking on or teaching disciples.
Hayato wasn't close to Mordo or Strange. After learning a little about the situation, he prepared to leave.
Strange hesitated, clearly wanting to say something.
Mordo asked directly, "Hayato, do you know where Master Ancient One went? I heard some rumors, but I don't dare confirm whether they're true."
Hayato replied, "That's right. Master Ancient One became the Dark Lord. As for the specifics, I think it would be better for Master Ancient One herself to explain. Uh... wait, don't tell me you think Master Ancient One isn't coming back."
When a Dark Lord left the Dark Dimension, their power weakened. The longer they stayed away, the more it weakened.
So... as long as it wasn't for too long, there shouldn't be a problem, right?
After leaving Kamar-Taj, Hayato and Nebula appeared together at the Queen Hotel in Queens.
Hayato didn't know that the moment he appeared, the entire intelligence world was thrown into upheaval, and the information was immediately passed directly to the highest levels.
Many people had their eyes on Hayato. Some were pleased, while others were worried.
Take Coulson, for example. Much of the evidence indicated that the Zealots' appearance was connected to Hayato. As for what that connection was, no one knew yet. Coulson was torn between probing him and going directly to ask.
Probing was S.H.I.E.L.D.'s usual method.
But Coulson felt that, given Hayato's personality, it would be better to go straight to him.
Tony Stark naturally received the news of Hayato's return immediately. He merely muttered a curse. Fighting the Zealots had been far too difficult, yet Hayato hadn't shown up.
As for America's military, they remained silent.
The Zealot incident made them realize