From snippets of overheard conversations to direct testimonies, Tōga had pieced together a compelling narrative. Shadowy figures had been spotted around the island, their suspicious demeanor marking them clearly as outsiders. These individuals weren’t just passing through; they were on the hunt for potential buyers, their intentions murky but undoubtedly nefarious. While most islanders had kept a wary distance, a few intrepid souls had dared to shadow these shady characters, tracking their movements across the tropical landscape.
This collective sleuthing had pinpointed the likely hub of these poachers' operations: a secluded area on the western side of the island. The clues led Tōga to believe that this wasn’t just a minor incursion but a well-organized operation, possibly the heart of a poaching ring that could be threatening the island’s delicate ecological balance.