The sound of the explosion reverberated through the Sand Village, causing a ripple of panic to spread among the residents. Shinki watched as a cloud of black smoke billowed from a distance, blanketing the sky with dread.

Looking at his team for guidance, he saw that they too were shaken by the sudden catastrophe. Araya's fists were clenched tightly as she glared in the direction of the smoke, and Yodo had his eyes locked on Shinki, waiting to see how he would react.

"What should we do?"