I could sense Sasuke's presence lurking nearby, his eyes watching the gruesome scene unfold. His expression remained stoic, unaffected by my suffering. I clenched my teeth, refusing to give Naruto the satisfaction of seeing me plead for mercy. I knew that Sasuke was biding his time, waiting for the perfect moment to intervene. And when that moment came, I could only hope that his loyalty would be stronger than his thirst for revenge. The battle between light and darkness raged on, and I was...