The corrected position of their island was a little more beneficial to them than his precious estimate. Islands were difficult for invasions, the unsteady terrain of water making for much more devastating area denial than on land. One accessible port, that he could see, would make entering even more difficult. It did limit the islander's ability to organize and disembark, however. All and all, the island seems to have been built and placed rather strategically.

The words of Summoning Island's origins pull a deep frown from his face. Human trafficking is not something new to this world. Part of why ANBU is always hunting missing nin down is, if they are captured by another village than the one of their birth, they or their parts are typically sold elsewhere. Many war captives in the Third War never made it home. Human experimentation, similarly, is also well known. This means the two of them likely have very unusual techniques. Chaotic, perhaps. Maybe even dangerous for they themselves to use.

Baki feels a pang of pity rather than distrust, before he swallows the feeling down. He notices Gale's gesture again, must be a stress reflex. It's weird, but now that he thinks about it, the particular combination of Gale's green-teal eyes and hair is familiar to him. It's not an especially common set, but he could swear he's seen it before, years ago.

"The two of you, you weren't born on the island then, were you?"