Chapter 92: Desperate Situation (R18?)
Cautiously entering the dark alley, Hinata unleashed her Byakugan without hesitation, 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. Emboldened by their vile minds, the thugs was reveling in their power over the woman.
Hinata could see the desperation etched on the woman's face, her torn clothes and bruises a testament to the torment she had already endured.
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 stern voice ringing. "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.
But realizing it was just a young girl, the fear vanished.
"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, and 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.
"Damn idiot! Tch-" 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!"
Facing the looming threat, Hinata's resolve remained unshaken, her white eyes assessing the situation. One incoming... two behind... four above...
Not too many. Even if there were more, she was ready to defend the innocent and uphold justice in this forsaken corner of their village!
"Hyah!" The second blow was dealt and the clash of wills ensued!
The shadows of the slums bore 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?
It was an inevitable one-sided slaughter.
After wiping the floor with the scums of society, Hinata finally relaxed a bit before she cautiously approached the woman she had just rescued.
Seeing the woman alive, her heart swelled with a mixture of relief and concern... not knowing the true depths of the danger that lay ahead.
Hinata extended a trembling hand to help the bruised woman up, her voice quivering with empathy, "Are you okay? We need to get you to safety. W-what should I do to help?"
Hinata, ever so innocent, was still not too clear on how to handle the situation.
The woman weakly leaned against Hinata's body, her arms slowly wrapping around Hinata for support, gratitude dripping from her whispered words like a desperate plea. "Thank you... for saving me… If you want to help me... then-"
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 when she felt the needle pierce her skin, injecting the mysterious concoction into her bloodstream!
With a surge of adrenaline, her palm instinctively struck the woman away, stumbling backward in the process...
The effects of the drug were immediate.
Hinata's once steady legs wobbled, feeling her chakra becoming disordered as a wave of dizziness swept over her, her vision blurring at the edges.
Yet, determination burned within her, and she bit her tongue, using the pain to fight against the encroaching darkness, 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. "Hahaha! 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, others came from out from the nearby buildings.
A small group surrounded 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 sluggish eyes fixed onto the woman, her heart pounding with a mixture of fury and disbelief, watching 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 leaked from the woman's lips. With her waist seductively twisting to draw the attention of the onlookers, she strutted toward the crowd of thugs.
Watching this, Hinata clenched her fists. Why? Why is it always like this?! Why is she so silly? Is she going to-
No. The memory of her sunshine rekindled the resolve 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 put an end to your depravity!"
The leader of the thugs stepped forward, a sadistic smile twisting his features as he taunted, "Oh, little girl, you think you stand a chance? Just a mere genin, we have dealt with many like you. 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."
Despite the weakness seeping into her limbs, Hinata's eyes searched for an escape, an opportunity to turn the tide.
At the same time, she was already getting into combat posture, ready to face the imminent danger.
"Boys, the one who brings her down gets first dip!" The leader's arms crossed confidently, standing back with his eyes gleaming with anticipation, ready to revel in the unfolding spectacle before him.
Hearing the leader's command, the thugs all showed malevolent and excited expressions, some cracking their fists, and others caressing or licking the weapons in their grasps.
The ring of thugs closed in on Hinata, ready to unleash a wave of violence upon her-
With a sudden burst of speed and precision, Hinata launched herself into action as if she had never been weakened!
Pa! Pa!
"Nani?!" "Ow!"
"Mother- you nutcases! Don't just stand around! Fight back!" "Get her!"
Hinata's movements became a blur, evading strikes and countering with swift strikes of her own.
Her palms met flesh again and again, 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. There were just too many...
"Ha.... Ha..." Hinata's petite form stood amidst the fallen, her chest rising and falling with exertion.
More thugs closed in, their numbers overwhelming even for a skilled ninja like Hinata.
Yet, Hinata didn't let any negative thoughts cloud her mind. She focused on fighting against the fatigue threatening to consume her.
It was a valiant struggle against the encroaching darkness. Alas... the darkness was converging, ready to drown the innocent girl like a tsunami...
Yet 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.
The battle raged on, the echoes of pain and determination reverberating through the alley, intertwining with the shadows that cast their dark influence upon this forsaken place.
Hinata's strength waned further with each passing moment, and her unanswered plea left her feeling heavy, almost suffocating, amplifying the direness of her predicament.
Ah, she was alone... surrounded by the cruel intentions of the thugs closing in on her.
Their sinister grins seemed to be mirroring the darkness that encroached upon her dwindling resolve. Is this... the end?
"Kekeke!" The leader's cruel symphony of sinister laughter filled the alley.
With his malevolence etched across his face and a voice dripping with sadistic pleasure, he commanded his underlings, "Boys, be careful! Avoid causing too much damage to her body!"
Sobered up by the cruel implications, Hinata summoned the remnants of her strength, pushing the thugs back in a final burst of effort, only... for her legs to betray her.
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.
The leader of the thugs saw her vulnerability as an opportunity for his own twisted desires.
With a sadistic grin etched on his face, he swiftly closed the distance between them, his kick landing with brutal force!
Hinata was sent sprawling to the ground, pain searing through her body.
"It seems I get first dips!" The leader triumphantly declared his place of dominance, "Boys, keep her in place for me. Let me teach her what happens to nosy brats! Kekeke..."
Multiple thugs converged, locking her arms and legs, pressing her body down against the unyielding ground.
With every ounce of her remaining strength, she struggled, yet the weight of her weakness threatened to pull her into the abyss...
Tears welled in Hinata's eyes, a mixture of pain, desperation, and... flickering hope. She refused to let despair consume her completely.
Though her body was held captive, her spirit soared with the knowledge that in the face of darkness, there was always a thread of hope that refused to be extinguished.
And so, with tears streaming down her cheeks, Hinata clung to that thread, calling out in her heart for the support that would see her through this bleak moment.
"Shino-kun… where are you? Naruto-kun… come save me…"