Nichika stood next to Kagaya and Hinaki as Kagaya instructed Giyu Tomioka and Shinobu Kocho to head for Mount Natagumo. "Yes, sir," Giyu and Shinobu both replied at once. "We'll find out exactly what's going on up on that mountain, don't you worry." They bowed in unison and began walking away. Nichika stayed where he stood, hands clasped behind her back as she continued to watch them.