Under such a status, the other person seemed more like an empty shell or a walking dead. He might still be alive now, but it was obvious that he couldn't live much longer.
Besides, beside the young man was a body double of the little old man, following closely.
Kamiya: "It seems to be him."
"Aba! Aba!"
The main body of the little old man waved compliantly. The scout found this strange man in this state shortly after the master's party left the Princess's Treasure Shrine, using the lingering aura of Arajin.
"Wait here for me first."
Kamiyagawa turned his head and said to his two disciples. He then further restrained his own aura and took out the [One Thousand Silver Needles: Modified], and walked toward that young man over there.
...
Nakao wandered aimlessly on the highway, talking on the phone with someone.
However, from his furrowed brows and slightly dejected expression, it was clear that the conversation wasn't going well.
