The Night Troop members working out of Night Troop Karasumori Branch meet to discuss recent events. Kyoichi Hiba states that the man caputerd by Souji Hiura was a researcher for the Shadow Organization, and was hired by two female ability users, who Hiba believes are connected with Shinyuuchi hunting. Makio is concerned that this means the Shinyuuchi hunters are familiar with how the organization operates, and it is therefore easy for them to conceal their activities.