Hiruzen Sarutobi let out a breath of relief, then immediately frowned. "What exactly was that thing just now...?"
Kumoi fell silent for a moment.
In his subconscious, Ray's voice rang out:
"Wisker was our enemy before.
He excelled at manipulating dark energy and bewitching people.
We thought Blake had dealt with him, but we never expected him to appear here again."
Gaia added:
"And he mentioned test subjects just now.
It seems the people behind him have made arrangements in this world as well."
Kumoi asked inwardly, "Is his true body dead?"
Ray was silent for a moment before answering uncertainly:
"His energy fluctuations vanished completely.
But considering how insidious Wisker is, it's hard to say whether he left any backup plans behind."
Gaia snorted.
"Who cares? We knocked him flat this time.
If he comes again, we'll knock him flat again!"
Kumoi nodded slightly and withdrew from his consciousness.
He looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi and slowly spoke.
"That thing was called Wisker. He came from another world.
He was very dangerous."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's pupils contracted slightly. "Another world?"
"Mm."
Kumoi did not elaborate.
"He died this time, but that doesn't mean there won't be other threats in the future.
The Ninja World... may not remain peaceful."
Hiruzen Sarutobi fell silent.
Everything he had witnessed tonight had far exceeded his understanding.
If what Kumoi said was true, then the future...
Kumoi patted his shoulder. "Don't think too much about it yet. Go check on those kids."
Hiruzen Sarutobi came back to his senses and nodded.
The two turned and headed outside the barrier.
After taking a few steps, Kumoi suddenly stopped and glanced back at the altar.
"Senior brother."
"Mm?"
"Write a detailed report after we get back about what happened tonight.
Include what that thing said, as well as