Chapter 254: A Strange Figure

Amidst the shifting shadows of the ravine, a chill ran through Kazuichi's spine as he crouched lower behind the tree. What was that figure? It had appeared human at first glance, but there was something profoundly wrong about the way it moved, something unnatural that gnawed at his instincts. His eyes narrowed as he observed, heart pounding with a growing sense of unease. The figure stood amidst a small gathering of Hybrids, its presence seemingly commanding them without uttering a single word. Kazuichi's thoughts raced, trying to piece together the meaning behind the sight before him.