Recalling that terrifying surge of chakra from earlier, Orochimaru found it hard to believe that Nai Hyuga, standing before him, had caused it.
Beside these two, he felt practically invisible. The feeling made him uncomfortable, and he wanted to leave this ruin immediately.
If Yui Hyuga had already found a way out, that would be ideal. Still, it was a shame he had failed to find any trace of the Totsuka Blade this time.
Orochimaru looked up and surveyed his surroundings before finally asking, "Nai Hyuga, what happened to that man who suddenly appeared earlier? Did you kill him?"
His tone was casual. Looking at the churned-up sand all around them, he already had an answer in mind.
The thought of that man who had appeared out of nowhere brought another question to Orochimaru's mind. "Also, who exactly was he? I heard you call him Kazama Ya earlier, but wasn't Kazama Ya a soul?"
"And why did that man look..." Orochimaru paused, casting a thoughtful glance at Yui. His meaning was plain. "I think you need to explain these things to me..."
Orochimaru stared straight at Nai Hyuga, his gaze sharp as he waited for her answer.
At his words, Nai Hyuga paused briefly and looked toward him. After a long silence, she shook her head slightly. "I don't know."
Nai Hyuga moved the hand resting on her shoulder away, signaling to Yui that she was all right now. Then she faced Orochimaru and said slowly:
"I don't know how Kazama Ya came to look like that. As for where he went... he left this ruin's space not long ago."
Nai Hyuga's answer left Orochimaru stunned. By the time she finished, disbelief had crept into his eyes. "What did you say? You're saying that man has already left this ruin's