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TSSITWON Chapter 53: Anger
🕑 Added 2024-10-14 12:04:52 +0000 UTC"It's no wonder the swordsmen of Kirigakure are so powerful; blades forged from Rokomon allow them to keep fighting without tiring."
"But in an instant, that strength became a curse for us."
"One by one, my comrades fell. The air filled with the screams of agony as the Elite Jonin were cut down, severely injured or killed by the brutal attacks of the mole. Of the twenty-one ninjas who began the battle, only three of us remained."
"I was gravely injured, blood streaming from my arms and legs; another ninja who could barely stand, their body covered in wounds; and the team leader, seemingly untouched by exhaustion or injury. They stood tall, as if this battle was nothing more than routine training."
"In that moment, despair flooded my mind. I knew I wouldn’t last much longer. The mole, though heavily wounded, still possessed immense strength. Each time the stones on its back glowed, the creature would heal, while we grew weaker and weaker."
"Then, something unexpected happened."
"The mole inhaled a massive amount of Chakra in one deep breath. Its body began to glow brightly, and the air around us vibrated with energy. I knew this was the final attack—the one that would surely kill us."
"But before I could move, the team leader—the one who had led us into this battle—abandoned us. Without a word, without warning, they turned and dashed away, leaving me and the other injured ninja behind."
"Anger. That was the only word that could describe what I felt. Anger at the team leader who had the heart to leave us to die. Anger at myself for being so powerless and unable to fight back. But there was nothing I could do. My body was too weak, too broken. All I could do was wait for death."
"In desperation, I closed my eyes, waiting for the mole’s final blow. Every second felt like an eternity. But strangely, the attack never came."
"I slowly opened my eyes, my heart pounding in my chest. In front of me, the massive mole was panting heavily. Its breaths were labored, its body trembling under a weight it could no longer bear. The stones on its back, which had once glowed brightly, were now dim."
"The creature was exhausted."
"For a moment, I stood in silence, realizing how close I had been to death. But I also understood that the mole was at its limit. It had used all of its strength to protect its young, and now it was too weak to continue."
"The giant mole gasped for air, its body shaking from the severe wounds it had sustained. Its dimly glowing eyes glanced at me, then at the ninja who had passed out beside me. Despite the creature’s immense size and strength, it now looked fragile—just like me."
"If you want to kill me, do it now," the mole said in a deep, raspy voice.
"The creature's words pierced my heart. I stood there, stunned for a moment. But then, without hesitation, I shook my head."
"I won’t," I said softly, but with conviction. "I don’t want to kill you."
The mole looked at me in surprise, and I continued. "I know your pain. I know what you’re feeling. I would do anything to protect my child, too. Just like you, I’m willing to sacrifice everything for my daughter. This mission means nothing to me if it requires taking the life of a creature fighting for its children."
"The mole listened closely. After a moment, silence hung between us. Then, without a word, the creature moved swiftly. Before I could react, the mole wrapped its tail around me and hurled me high into the air."
