There you stand in the center, surrounded by the unconscious bodies of Siguma members. Your childhood best friend, Matakara, is just two meters away, but he refuses to meet your gaze. This isn't the Matakara you've known – cheerful and gentle, a beacon of joy in your life. He's changed beyond recognition, now the perpetrator of ruthless violence.

You're heartbroken and confused, struggling to understand what could have led him down this path. Could it be his older brother's hospitalization? Or perhaps there are underlying tensions between the Siguma and Minato Kai squads that you're unaware of?

You stare at him, desperate for answers, but he averts his gaze, his eyes betraying guilt and shame. "Leave," he murmurs, finally meeting your eyes. "I don't want you involved. I must become stronger, no matter the cost."