Bab 67: Desperate Situation
As Hinata cautiously entered the alley, without hesitation, Hinata unleashed her Byakugan, her vision piercing through the darkness and analyzing the situation with unparalleled clarity.
The scene before her unfolded like an adult film.
A group of men surrounded a helpless woman, their predatory grins revealing the depths of their depravity.
She could see the desperation etched on the woman's face, her torn clothes a testament to the torment she had endured. The thugs, emboldened by their vile acts, reveled in their power over her.
Hinata's breath caught in her throat, her instincts urging her to act, but her hands trembled, fear arising in her heart. It was the first time she was exposed to this horrifying act.
However, the women's cries didn't allow her to hesitate any longer.
Taking a deep breath, Hinata steadied herself and stepped forward, her voice ringing with a mix of determination and authority. "Release her immediately! You will answer for your crimes!"
The thugs turned their attention to the young girl, their eyes widening with a mixture of surprise and fear when they noticed her forehead guard, as if they had not expected interference from such seemingly powerful beings.
"There is none of your business here, ninja. Quit being nosy and mind your own business!" A low, menacing growl escaped from the depths of one thug's throat as he took a deliberate step forward, his very presence exuding a palpable intimidation aimed squarely at Hinata.
Bam! He was met with a palm, the sheer force sending him hurtling backward until he crashed against the unforgiving wall; blood erupted from his mouth, staining the air with a vivid scarlet before he slumped unconscious, surrendering to the cold embrace of the ground.
One of them, the apparent ringleader, sneered and spat on the ground before defiantly stepping forward. "Are all you ninjas this arrogant these days? You think you can stop us, little girl? We'll show you what happens when you meddle in our affairs!"
Hinata's resolve remained unshaken as she assessed the situation. She faced the looming threat, ready to defend the innocent and uphold justice in this forsaken corner of their village.
As the second blow was struck and the clash of wills ensued, the shadows of the slums whispered their secrets, bearing witness to the beginning of a relentless battle against the darkness that threatened to consume their home.
The alley, once filled with the moans of thugs, became a battleground for a different kind of darkness. A ninja versus normal humans, the result was an inevitable one-sided slaughter.
After dealing with the scums of society, the air crackled with an unsettling tension as Hinata cautiously approached the woman she had just rescued. Her heart swelled with a mixture of relief and concern, not knowing the true depths of the danger that lay ahead.
As she extended a trembling hand to help the bruised woman up, Hinata's voice quivered with empathy, yet at the same time, not too clear on how to handle the situation. "Are you okay? We need to get you to safety. What should I do to help?"
The woman weakly leaned against Hinata's body, her arms slowly wrapping around Hinata for support, discreetly snaking towards a pouch, gratitude dripped from her whispered words like a desperate plea. "Thank you... for saving me… If you want to help me... then-"
But before Hinata could fully register the gratitude, the woman's expression morphed into something sinister, a twisted grin spreading across her face.
In a shocking twist of fate, the woman's hand darted forward, holding a syringe filled with an unknown substance.
Hinata's eyes widened in horror as the needle pierced her skin, injecting the mysterious concoction into her bloodstream. With a surge of adrenaline, she struck the woman away, stumbling backward.
The effects of the drug were immediate. Hinata's once steady legs wobbled, betraying her as a wave of dizziness swept over her. She fought against the encroaching darkness, her vision blurring at the edges. Determination burned within her, refusing to succumb to this treacherous assault.
Leaning against the wall, the woman, now sporting a trail of blood leaking from her mouth, revealed a ferocious expression, her hand holding Hinata's ninja pouch. Her laughter echoed through the alley, piercing the chaos. "The fun's just getting started! We've hooked another one! Join us, boys!"
From all directions, more rough thugs emerged, crawling out from the shadows like predators sensing vulnerability. Some descended from the rooftops, surrounding the faltering Hinata with a menacing hunger in their eyes. Their tongues ran over their lips in a grotesque display of anticipation, savoring the prospect of a new victim.
"Y-you!" Hinata's gaze fixed onto the woman, her heart pounding with a mixture of fury and disbelief, as she watched the woman being forcefully lifted by a thug's callous grip, his hand freely roaming across her shameless form.
After their tongues entwined in a rough dance in the harrowing alley, the woman's voice reverberated with a coquettish allure, but her words betrayed her twisted intentions, "Remember my portion of the sales, leader."
"Naturally." With a twisted sense of amusement, the thug leader's hand delivered a playful slap to the woman, the sharp sound echoing through the air as a cruel prelude to the impending darkness. "Now go satisfy the boys. They've been thirsty camping here for so long."
A charming giggle escaped the woman's lips, her movements infused with a seductive allure as her waist seductively twisted, drawing the attention of the crowd of thugs as she strutted towards them.
Watching this, Hinata clenched her fists, her resolve rekindling within her weakened form. She refused to become a pawn in their sinister game. She refused to fall here!
Her voice, though strained, radiated defiance. "You... won't get away with this. I'll protect myself and put an end to your depravity!"
The leader of the thugs stepped forward, a sadistic smile twisting his features. His voice dripped with malevolence as he taunted Hinata. "Oh, little girl, you think you stand a chance? It's just a mere genin, we have dealt with many. Don't worry, we'll have our fun with you before selling you off. It's a rare treat to break someone of your caliber."
Hinata's mind raced, searching for an escape, an opportunity to turn the tide.
Despite the weakness seeping into her limbs, her training and determination remained unwavering. She focused her Byakugan, honing her vision in the face of imminent danger.
"Boys, the one who brings her down gets first dip!" As the reverberation of his commanding voice lingered in the air, the leader's arms crossed confidently, his eyes gleaming with anticipation, ready to revel in the unfolding spectacle before him.
The atmosphere crackled with ominous energy as the thugs, some of their fists cracking with a foreboding promise, and others with hands gently caressing the weapons in their grasps, closed in on Hinata, poised to unleash a wave of violence upon her.
With a sudden burst of speed and precision, Hinata launched herself into action. Her movements became a blur, evading strikes and countering with swift, calculated strikes of her own. Her palms met flesh with precision, each blow infused with the strength of her training and the desperation to protect herself.
Yet, the odds stacked against her grew with each passing moment. Hinata's slender form stood amidst the fallen, her chest rising and falling with exertion.
More thugs closed in, their numbers overwhelming even for a skilled shinobi like Hinata. She fought against the fatigue threatening to consume her, a valiant struggle against the encroaching darkness.
As the battle raged on, the echoes of pain and determination reverberated through the alley, intertwining with the shadows that cast their dark influence upon this forsaken place. Hinata's unwavering spirit clashed against the cruel machinations of those who sought to exploit her.
And in that convergence, a glimmer of hope flickered, reminding her that even in the face of adversity, the light of justice would never be fully extinguished. After all, her teammates had her back.
"I'm sorry, Shino-kun, I should have listened to you… please come soon."
Hinata's desperate plea for Shino's assistance hung in the air, unanswered, as her strength waned with each passing moment. The silence between them felt heavy, almost suffocating, amplifying the direness of her predicament. She was alone, surrounded by the cruel intentions of the thugs closing in on her.
As the assailants closed in, their sinister grins mirrored the darkness that encroached upon Hinata's dwindling resolve.
The leader, his malevolence etched across his face, unleashed a chilling laugh that echoed through the alley. His voice dripped with sadistic pleasure as he commanded his underlings, "Boys, be careful! Avoid causing too much damage to her body!"
In a final burst of effort, Hinata summoned the remnants of her strength. Her strikes landed with calculated precision, pushing the thugs back momentarily. But her energy was waning, and the weight of her injuries threatened to pull her into the abyss.
Leaning heavily against the cold, unforgiving wall, Hinata struggled to find her footing, her breaths labored. Her vision blurred with tears, both from physical pain and the growing despair that clawed at her spirit. She fought against the encroaching darkness, willing herself to stay conscious, to keep fighting.
The leader of the thugs, a sadistic grin etched on his face, saw her vulnerability as an opportunity for his own twisted desires.
With a sudden burst of swift movement, he closed the distance between them, his kick landing with brutal force. Hinata was sent sprawling to the ground, pain searing through her body. The echoes of his laughter filled the alley, a cruel symphony to her torment.
"It seems I get first dips!" As the leader triumphantly declared his place of dominance, he commanded his lackeys to restrain Hinata, to ensure her compliance.
Despite her valiant struggles, their numbers overwhelmed her. Multiple thugs converged, locking her arms and legs, pressing her body down against the unyielding ground.
Tears welled in Hinata's eyes, a mixture of pain, desperation, and flickering hope. She refused to let despair consume her completely. With every ounce of her remaining strength, she struggled, calling out in her heart for her team to come to her aid, to arrive in the nick of time.
As the thugs tightened their grip, Hinata's heart clung to the belief that her team would not forsake her. Though her body was held captive, her spirit soared with the knowledge that in the face of darkness, there was always a glimmer of hope, a thread of strength that refused to be extinguished.
And so, with tears streaming down her cheeks, Hinata clung to that thread, yearning for the arrival of her comrade, for the unwavering support that would see her through this bleak moment.
"Shino-kun… where are you? Naruto-kun… come save me…"
Status Power Mingguan
-- Peringkat
Power 
-- Power
stone