Uchiha Tobirama toyed with the Teigu in his hand, his deep gaze sweeping over the remaining four women whose faces were as pale as death.
"What's the matter?"
A playful curve lifted the corner of Tobirama's mouth. "My time is very precious. Have you decided yet?"
Najenda clenched her teeth.
Her mind raced frantically, trying to find even a sliver of hope in this certain-death situation.
Compromise? Resist? Or end it herself?
Just as Najenda opened her mouth, preparing to speak and stall for time—
"Forget it."
Tobirama cut her off impatiently.
He waved his hand dismissively, as if brushing away a few annoying flies.
"Seeing how indecisive you are, it's obvious you won't make any intelligent choice."
"In that case, I'll decide for you."
Before his voice had even faded—
Spatial Imprisonment!
Buzz!
Without warning, the air around Najenda, Akame, Mine, and Leone solidified instantly!
It was as if countless layers of invisible, ultra-dense glass locked them firmly in place.
Let alone escaping, they couldn't even move a finger—couldn't even blink.
Immediately after—
A terrifying, irresistible suction force erupted out of thin air!
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
The four assassins who shook the Imperial Capital were dragged forward like puppets on invisible strings, yanked straight in front of Tobirama.
Thud!
The spatial pressure slammed down.
Their knees buckled uncontrollably as all four were forced to kneel at Tobirama's feet.
The posture was humiliating to the extreme.
"You… what are you doing?!"
Mine struggled with everything she had, her voice trembling as she forced the words out.
"What am I doing?"
Tobirama looked down at them from above, his gaze cold and absolute.
"The rules are simple."
"You lost to me. Your lives are no longer your own."
"From this moment on, whether you live or die depends entirely on my will."
His voice wasn't loud, yet it carried an unquestionable authority.
"Obey, or face consequences you won't survive."
Leone's eyes instantly burned with fury.
Though her body was completely restrained, her golden pupils still blazed with defiance and humiliation.
"Pah!"
She glared up at Tobirama and roared through clenched teeth.
"Keep dreaming, you monster!"
"Even if I die here, I'll never bow to someone like you!"
"Go on! Kill me if you dare!"
Facing Leone's hysterical roar—
Tobirama didn't get angry.
Instead, he let out a soft chuckle.
He leaned down slightly, lifting her chin just enough to force her to meet his gaze.
"Heh."
His smile deepened, calm and merciless.
"Whether you resist or submit is irrelevant."
"I don't need your approval."
He released her and straightened, no longer sparing them a glance.
Turning his head, he looked toward Aria, who was kneeling obediently nearby, trembling as she waited for judgment.
"Aria."
"M-Master! I'm here!" Aria hurried forward on her knees, her voice shaking with excitement.
"Prepare the most secure room upstairs."
Tobirama casually stored several Teigu into his system space, his tone indifferent.
"I'll stay here tonight."
"Yes! Master! I'll do it immediately!"
Aria bowed repeatedly, her face flushed with feverish devotion.
Just as Tobirama was about to use spatial power to take the captives back to the surface—
From outside came a sudden explosion of chaotic footsteps.
"Quick! Surround the area!"
"Don't let even a single fly escape!"
Clang! Clang!
The sharp sounds of armor colliding and weapons being readied rang out through the night.
Torches flared to life one after another, instantly lighting up the ruined manor.
The Imperial Capital Military Police Force had arrived.
Hundreds of fully armed soldiers flooded into the courtyard, sealing the entire area airtight.
Step. Step. Step.
A burly Military Police captain, his face thick with flesh, strode arrogantly toward the underground entrance, flanked by his subordinates.
A standard Imperial longsword hung at his waist, his eyes filled with overbearing confidence.
"Hmph! Attacking a Count's manor in the core district of the Imperial Capital—absolutely lawless!"
His gaze swept across the bloodstains and wreckage.
Then it landed on Tobirama and the others.
In the dim light, he first noticed Aria kneeling with her clothes in disarray.
"Young Miss Aria?!"
His expression changed instantly as he put on a show of concern.
"Are you all right? What happened here? Where is the Count?"
As he spoke, he suddenly drew his sword, pointing it straight at the white-haired man beside her.
"Who are you?!"
"Sneaking around a noble's manor at night—were you the one who killed these people?!"
His voice rang with self-righteous authority.
Before Tobirama could respond—
The captain's gaze shifted past him and landed on the four restrained women behind him.
Silver hair and one eye.
Black hair and red eyes.
Pink twin tails.
Golden beast ears.
The captain's pupils shrank violently.
"N-Night Raid?!"
He screamed in shock.
"It's Night Raid—the rebel assassin group!"
"All of them are here!"
The soldiers behind him immediately stirred in panic, many instinctively stepping back.
But then—
A blazing greed lit up the captain's eyes.
This was a once-in-a-lifetime achievement.
If he wiped out Night Raid here, his future would be secured beyond imagination.
Laughing wildly, he pointed his sword at Tobirama.
"So that's it! You're working with these gutter rats!"
"No wonder a Count's family was slaughtered—rebels like you are behind it!"
The four Night Raid members stared at him as if he were already dead.
Was this idiot blind?!
Couldn't he see who was actually being restrained?!
"Men! Aim your weapons!"
The captain waved excitedly.
Clatter—
Hundreds of guns and crossbows snapped into position, all trained on Tobirama.
Turning smugly toward Aria, he shouted,
"Don't be afraid, Young Miss Aria!"
"This white-haired rebel is clearly holding you hostage! With the Military Police here, none of these criminals will escape!"
"We'll rescue you safely!"
Aria's eyes went red with fury.
Rescue me?
Who asked you to rescue me?!
She spun around and screamed at the captain like a rabid animal.
"Shut up, you ignorant pig!"
"Who do you think you are to point a weapon at my Master?!"
"Drop your weapons and kneel immediately, or you'll all die!"
The courtyard fell into absolute silence.
The captain froze, staring at Aria in disbelief.
"Master…?"
The noble lady he thought he was saving had just screamed at him for someone else.
Uchiha Tobirama sighed softly, one hand still in his pocket.
He lifted his eyes, sweeping a cold, disdainful gaze over the armed soldiers as if they were nothing more than trash.
"I only wanted a quiet night's rest."
Dark, crackling arcs of destructive energy danced at his fingertips.
"So tell me…"
"Why is it that wherever I go, there are always insects who don't know their place?"
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