[center][b]Nara Kakugyō[/b][/center]

Despite the commanding tones of the Kyuuseishi leader, the trauma seemed to have paralyzed even some of the best trained Shinobi. 

Kakugyō, however, was not one of those people. 

"Kyokuijitsu will be sending out teams to search for the Sankage," Kakugyō stated, arriving with a number of the squad leaders from Kyokujitsu, "We would appreciate those with only combat and tracking skills to volunteer to help search. Second, after consultation with Chiyoko, we are also seeking volunteers to enter the Pure World with Chiyoko to determine why the seal malfunctioned."

"Those with healing skills should assist Shio and the other medical shinobi," Kakugyō added, just to reinforce some of the previous points.

"If we can get at least three to four squads," Kakugyō continued, "We can send groups out in each direction. It is urgent was canvas the immediate area in case the Sankage is still on the island. This should be able to be done within a few hours. Once we have eliminated that possibility, we will have to figure out what to do from there."

Despite his concern over the presence of the bijuu, Kakugyō did not show it. What was not common knowledge at this point was that Chiyoko had not determined a reason for the seal to have failed. The preliminary diagnosis, at least translated from Chiyoko's spiritual gibberish, was that it was like someone had tried to open a lock with the wrong key. This weakened it and allowed the bijuu to temporarily escape from the confines. However, there were very few people with the skill or ability to perform such a feat. Chiyoko was the only common interaction they had with the Land of the Moon - although she had said her powers were not necessarily unique to her, but she had been considered the most adept at wielding them.

"If you wish to take on the mission into the Pure World, please place your hand on the scroll near the table. It will transport you to the shine and Chiyoko will take you along with her."

[center][b]Norio[/b][/center]

Norio's guards had done as instructed and pulled him into the room to be examined. They were a bit unnerved with the display of power by the Kyuuseishi leader, but they knew that Sankage Ayameko would not want them to disobey and Lady Shien had not said otherwise. They only placed him in the chair though, opting to leave the usage of the restraints for Kyoko to put on.