Ancient Network

Even as Tempest and Penelope's thoughts took flight, Kiba and the water spirit stared at each other, a palpable tension crackling between them.

The moment dragged on, neither of them breaking the silence.

Suddenly, the water spirit's watery face changed, her eyes widening as she looked off into the distance within the jungle.

Kiba, startled, turned to follow her gaze.

Tempest and Penelope did the same, their curiosity piqued.

Even Martha, from her distant vantage point, tracked their line of sight to see what had caused the water spirit's indifferent expression to shift into one of shock.

Bang!

Just then, a misty bomb exploded from behind, a thick fog enveloping the area.

Kiba's head snapped back to where the water spirit had been, but she was gone, leaving only the swirling mist in her wake.

".............................."

His jaw dropped in pure shock.