Chapter 6: The First Mark of War

Setting the Scene

• The narrative unfolds within Orochimaru's base in the Sound Village, focusing on dark powers and their manipulation. The protagonist reflects on how these powers can alter creatures and people to gain loyalty, similar to the "blancores" mentioned.

Dark Arts Exploration

• The character studies "ornomin," a dark art, aiming to ensure control over subjects while experimenting with new test subjects. This indicates a deep dive into sinister practices for power enhancement.

Observing Conversations

• As the protagonist approaches a laboratory, he overhears a conversation among Orochimaru's four bodyguards, noting their peculiarities and behaviors that reflect their leader's strange nature. This sets up an atmosphere of intrigue and tension.

Descriptions of Bodyguards

• Each bodyguard is described:

• One is overweight with little hair.

• Another has unusual hair resembling a second head.

• A third acts like a spider, generating webs.

• The last is a girl with horns hidden under her hat who uses music for mind control. Their oddities hint at Orochimaru’s influence over them.

Orochimaru's Obsession

• Discussion reveals Orochimaru’s past obsession with immortality and his current disinterest in it after losing his assistant Kabuto. This shift raises concerns among his followers about his mental state and leadership capabilities.

The Gathering of Followers

Call to Action

• As dusk approaches, followers gather at the Tower of Sony for an important announcement from Orochimaru, indicating rising tensions within the ranks regarding loyalty and purpose amidst uncertainty about their leader’s stability.

Introduction of New Power

• Orochimaru introduces a new figure referred to as "su amor," claiming this person possesses immense power capable of overcoming death itself—a significant moment that shifts dynamics among followers as they sense danger despite not detecting chakra from him.

Rising Tensions Among Followers

• Some followers express dissent against following this new figure while others are intrigued or fearful; this division highlights internal conflict within the group as they grapple with loyalty versus self-preservation amidst threats posed by external forces or leadership changes.

Confrontation Begins

Escalation into Combat

• As tensions rise further, one follower challenges “su amor,” leading to chaos where many decide to attack him despite sensing danger; this illustrates desperation among some members who feel compelled to act against perceived threats even when outmatched.

Display of Power

Battle Unfolds

Initial Attack and Distraction

• A character is launched away due to a strong air burst, which distracts three attackers. He blocks the attack with his sword, splitting the force but exposing his head.

• The same air burst pushes the three attackers into a house, causing it to collapse. Bloodshed ensues as they attempt to evade attacks from a masked figure.

Confrontation with Fire and Monsters

• The protagonist quickly reduces an attacking group from five to four by using a sub-sword technique that catches all but one off guard.

• An enemy attempts to use fire against him, but he counters effortlessly, leaving the attacker engulfed in flames while he prepares for further combat.

Escalating Conflict

• The largest enemy tries to overpower him with brute strength but is easily evaded. The protagonist takes advantage of an opening and delivers a devastating blow.

• Another adversary shoots arrows at him; however, he skillfully dodges and counters their attacks while closing in on them.

Encountering New Threats

• As he approaches an enemy who resembles a spider, he feels an ominous presence and loses several arms in one swift strike.

• After incapacitating this foe with a powerful push, he faces multiple humanoid monsters that attack simultaneously.

Climax of Battle

• He uses force powers to repel an attacking girl playing music while dealing with giant enemies. Lightning storms erupt as they clash.

• Amidst chaos, he notices another character struggling against the aftermath of battle; she is being strangled by unseen forces.

Final Moments of Chaos

• A young girl escapes her confinement during the destruction around her. She seeks help amidst ruins while another character struggles against her captor's grip.

Encounter with Danger

Tension and Fear

• A conversation unfolds between a teenager and a girl named Carmesy, amidst chaos as a house collapses. The scene is tense due to the presence of an ominous figure wielding a glowing sword.

• The teenager feels paralyzed by fear but instinctively seeks protection from Carin, who embraces her while brandishing a flute defensively against the looming threat.

Pleas for Mercy

• The dangerous figure pauses upon hearing the plea for mercy from the teenager, intrigued by her willingness to protect another despite the peril they face.

• Talluja reveals her identity as an Uzumaki and pleads for Carin's safety, promising that they will not engage in combat again if spared. Her desperation highlights their familial bond.

Bargaining for Survival

• The antagonist contemplates using Talluja and Carin for his own purposes, revealing his authority as the true Lord of the Sítimos while imposing conditions on their survival.

• He demands that they never oppose him in battle again and instructs them to provide information about Rochimaru, emphasizing that their lives depend on compliance.

Consequences of Defiance

• In a show of power, he destroys Talluja's beloved flute as a reminder of his dominance and warns them about underestimating him or their situation.

• As Talluja suffers injury from an attack, she experiences intense emotions that drive her to confront the aggressor about his motives behind creating chaos in pursuit of order.

Final Instructions

• The antagonist orders them to leave together while warning them about the temptations posed by other Uzumakis. They are left amidst destruction, highlighting their vulnerability after this encounter.