Kazemori Masaki asked directly who the enemies on this mission were. The priestess nodded slightly and told him everything she knew about the group lurking around the old Ninshu site. In truth, she knew little about their actual identities. They seemed to have appeared out of nowhere after the site was discovered, barring people from the Land of Demons from entering while searching for something unknown.
"They only appeared after the old Ninshu site was discovered. That suggests they had their sights on it from the start." Kazemori Masaki furrowed his brow. Their objective was somewhat unexpected; these were not the petty thieves he had anticipated.
"But why? Apart from us, there shouldn't be many people interested in the Ninshu Classics," Kana said thoughtfully.
"Perhaps they aren't after the Ninshu Classics. There may be another reason," Kazemori Masaki said. "In any case, we can't underestimate them. We need to investigate first."
"If there is anything you need help with, Mr. Kazemori, the Land of Demons will do everything it can to assist you." The Shrine Maiden bowed slightly.
"Leave the investigation to me. This sort of thing is best handled by a professional." Kazemori Masaki smiled faintly. "As for Miss Kana and my three students, I'm sorry for the trouble, but please look after them."
The Shrine Maiden nodded. "Of course. You can rest assured that no one can harm them as long as they remain in this Shrine. Though we have few secret techniques suited to combat, we do have some expertise in defensive barriers."
"That's wonderful." Kazemori Masaki smiled, then turned to Kana. "Miss Kana, stay here with the others for now. I can handle the investigation alone."
"Sensei, aren't you taking us with you?" Hatake Sakumo asked.
"No. I have a bad feeling about this. The enemy