Yes... an ability to vanish, or to jump between dimensions! I have faced such people. [Naruto characters are ridiculous stay away.]

But... ah. [His expression sinks.] Your new point seems to settle it. Gai-Sensei didn't respond to me, either. I thought it was part of the test... but if you believe with your heart that this man should have responded to you as well, then... [He closes his eyes.]

Perhaps it is connected! You must be telling... a bittersweet truth.