Having an accomplice in his schemes is certainly something Akechi has wanted for a long time. Even if it wasn't tonight, it would happen one way or another...he had a month to catch up and read all he could find. Many heroes had tried and failed. Best to accept it, revel in the new power.

He places a hand on one of the trees, listening to the air around him as well. So many little things he had never noticed before.

"Well then, lead the way."

The trees in front of them parted slightly, inviting them in. The point of no return.