Sasuke suddenly opened his eyes, the blinding white light making him instinctively squint, reminding him that he was not in a safe place.
This was a sealed stone chamber. The walls were constructed of dark gray rock, and there were no windows, only a few luminous crystals embedded in the ceiling, emitting a faint and cold light.
In the center of the stone chamber lay a stone bed draped with black silk. He was lying on it. Although his limbs were not bound, he could feel the Chakra in his body being suppressed by a strange seal. A faint flow of Chakra circulated over it, restricting his power.
"You're awake, Sasuke-sama."
A seductive voice rang out, carrying a deliberately softened tone.
Sasuke turned his head to look, seeing three scantily clad female ninjas standing in the corner of the stone chamber. They wore red gauze skirts embroidered with the Iwagakure symbol and had heavy makeup.
The leading female ninja slowly stepped forward, holding a white tray containing a cup of steaming medicinal broth. The aroma was rich, but it instantly put Sasuke's Mangekyo Sharingan on high alert.
"You've just woken up and your body is weak. Drink some nourishing soup, it will help restore your Chakra." The female ninja's voice was gentle as she reached out to stroke Sasuke's cheek.
Sasuke abruptly turned his head away, a flash of crimson appearing in his black pupils. "Get lost."
He was very clear about Iwagakure's goal: what they wanted was his Mangekyo Sharingan, the Uchiha bloodline.
These female ninjas were merely Iwagakure's pawns, intending to use beauty and drugs to make him drop his guard, or even seize the opportunity to steal samples of his bloodline, or perhaps make him leak Uchiha secrets while his consciousness was blurred.
The smile on the face of the leading female ninja froze for a moment, then quickly returned to its seductive appearance.
"Sasuke-sama, why be so resistant? We are only ordered to take care of you. Think about it. As long as you are willing to cooperate with Iwagakure, not only will you enjoy endless wealth and glory, but the three of us will also always be by your side. Isn't that nice?"
Another female ninja stepped forward, reaching out to help Sasuke up. "Sasuke-sama, you have just experienced a great battle and were hit by paralyzing gas. Your body is still very weak. Hurry and drink some soup."
"I said, get lost!" Sasuke shouted sternly.
Although he couldn't gather large amounts of Chakra around him, he still emitted a strong sense of oppression.
He violently sat up, his movements appearing somewhat sluggish due to the paralyzing poison.
He stared intently at the female ninjas before him, his eyes filled with disgust and rage. "Iwagakure's running dogs, are you worthy of touching me?"
The leading female ninja's expression finally darkened. Her seductive tone vanished, replaced by a cold command. "Sasuke-sama, don't push your luck. Tsuchikage-sama has ordered us to make sure you 'cooperate.' If you insist on resisting, don't blame us for being impolite."
As she spoke, she winked at the other two female ninjas.
The three of them attacked simultaneously, Chakra gathering in their palms as they lunged toward Sasuke. Their goal was not to harm him, but to forcibly pour the medicinal broth into his mouth.
Sasuke's eyes narrowed. Relying on his taijutsu and combat instincts, which far surpassed those of ordinary people, he sidestepped the leading female ninja's hand, while simultaneously raising his hand and slapping her wrist.
Crack!
The female ninja's wrist was dislocated. She cried out in pain, the tray fell to the ground, and the medicinal broth spilled everywhere, emitting a pungent odor.
Seeing this, the other two female ninjas immediately intensified their assault, using tricky moves specifically targeting his weaknesses.
Although Sasuke's Chakra was suppressed, he still relied on his agile movements to maneuver around them, his punches and kicks carrying sharp gusts of wind.
He knew he had to hold on. Naruto and Sakura must be finding a way to save him. As long as he lasted until they arrived, there was still hope.
But after all, his body was weak and he was suppressed by a seal. It wasn't long before Sasuke gradually ran out of strength.
One female ninja seized an opening and kicked him in the knee. Sasuke stumbled and knelt on the ground, his vision momentarily darkening.
"Grab him!"
The leading female ninja clutched her dislocated wrist, her eyes full of fire.
The three female ninjas swarmed him, pinning down Sasuke's limbs tightly.
Sasuke struggled desperately, his teeth grinding loudly, his eyes filled with indignation and humiliation.
"Let go of me! Iwagakure scum, if you have the guts, fight me fair and square! What kind of skill is using such despicable methods!"
"Fair and square?"
The leading female ninja scoffed, pulling a black pill from her bosom. "There's no need to be fair and square against a stubborn fool like you. After you take this pill, your entire body will be weak, and your consciousness will be blurred. At that point, it will be hard for you not to cooperate."
As she spoke, she reached out, trying to pry open Sasuke's mouth.
Sasuke bit down on his jaw, refusing to let go no matter how hard the female ninja tried.
His cheeks flushed red from the exertion, the rage in his eyes nearly bursting into flames, and tears uncontrollably spilled from his eye sockets.
This was not due to fear, but because of anger and unwillingness.
A flash of viciousness crossed the leading female ninja's eyes, and she signaled to the ninja beside her.
One female ninja immediately gathered Chakra, a faint green light appearing on her fingertip, and jabbed it toward Sasuke's jaw.
Sasuke felt a sharp pain in his jaw, and his teeth involuntarily parted.
At that moment, the leading female ninja seized the opportunity. She shoved the black pill into his mouth, and simultaneously struck his throat, forcing him to swallow it.
The pill dissolved instantly upon entering his mouth. A bitter taste spread throughout his oral cavity, then slid down his throat into his stomach.
Sasuke felt a wave of dizziness wash over him. The scene before his eyes began to spin and blur, and the strength in his limbs was completely drained, leaving them limp and unable to move.
The crimson light faded, leaving only his black pupils, which gradually lost their luster.
"Haha, success."
The leading female ninja released her grip, looking at Sasuke, who was sprawled on the stone bed, a smug smile on her face.
"This pill is extremely powerful. Even an Uchiha Genius couldn't resist it."
Sasuke's consciousness slowly blurred. He could hear the female ninja talking nearby, but he couldn't make out the words clearly.
He could feel his body being handled, and a sense of humiliation flooded his heart, yet he was powerless to resist.
He wanted to open his eyes wide, he wanted to gather Chakra, but he could only watch helplessly as the darkness slowly swallowed his consciousness.
Father... hurry and save me...
He silently repeated his father's name in his heart, this was his final obsession.
Just before completely losing consciousness, he seemed to see the stone chamber door violently blasted open, and someone calling his name with an anxious and furious voice.
Was it father... had he come to save me...