Chapter-181

Sin, always the strategist, assessed the situation with a measured gaze. He understood the need for caution, knowing that their intentions and the fate of Lita hung in the balance. This unexpected encounter in the heart of the forest added another layer of complexity to their mission, and they needed to proceed with care.

As the man from the Mangeur D'os tribe stood before them, the moonlight cast eerie shadows on his features, accentuating the eerie aura that surrounded him. The forest, with its ancient trees and enigmatic silence, served as a backdrop to this unexpected confrontation.

Sia, too, recognized the man's identity as a member of the Mangeur D'os tribe, her instincts urging her to reach for her sword in response to the perceived threat. However, Sin, always the calm and rational leader of the group, intervened with a subtle gesture. He extended his hand in a signal to restrain from any hasty actions. In this tense moment, Sin's years of experience and tactical thinking took center stage, and he chose a path of negotiation over confrontation.

For Sin, the objective was clear: to find Lita as swiftly as possible and to uncover the truth behind her captivity. Engaging in combat against this tribesman would only prolong their quest and potentially escalate a dangerous situation. Instead, Sin decided to employ his formidable skills in the art of hypnosis, a technique he had mastered through years of training and experience.

With a deliberate and focused gaze, Sin initiated his genjutsu, casting an illusion that enveloped the tribesman. It was a mesmerizing dance of perception and reality, and the man found himself entranced by the compelling power of Sin's technique. His movements became sluggish, his willpower slipping away as the hypnotic trance took hold.

Sin, his voice steady and commanding, directed the tribesman's actions. He asked the tribesman to lead them to the village of the Mangeur D'os, the place where they believed Lita was being held. The man, under the influence of the genjutsu, responded with a vacant expression and a slow, deliberate walk.

As if guided by an unseen force, the tribesman began to move, each step bringing them closer to their destination. It was an eerie sight, akin to watching a trance-induced puppeteer, as the man followed Sin's mental commands without resistance.

The forest once shrouded in silence and tension, seemed to hold its breath as this surreal procession unfolded. Moonlight filtered through the canopy above, casting an otherworldly glow on the group as they made their way deeper into the woods.

In this peculiar alliance of necessity, they moved as a collective, the hypnotized tribesman leading the way to the village of the Mangeur D'os. Sin's abilities had circumvented the need for a physical confrontation, but the uncharted territory they ventured into was fraught with uncertainty and potential danger.

The village lay ahead, veiled in darkness and mystery, a place where secrets and answers awaited discovery. With their quest for Lita pressing forward, they approached the heart of the unknown, ready to confront the enigmatic tribe and unveil the truth that lay within their village's boundaries.

Sia's gaze remained fixed on Sin, her thoughts a swirling mix of confusion and curiosity. In the past, she had witnessed Sin's unhesitating resolve when it came to matters of life and death. It was a reputation that had cast a shadow over her perception of him, a reputation born of necessity in the harsh world they inhabited. Yet, in this particular instance, Sin had chosen a different course of action, one that had left her bewildered.

As they approached the outskirts of the village, Sin enacted another subtle maneuver with the tribesman who had led them here. It was a move that caught Sia off guard, as the man suddenly , walked with a sense of purpose toward the village on his own. The transition was seamless, and the tribesman moved as if drawn by an invisible force, his footsteps taking him further into the heart of the Mangeur D'os tribe's territory.

The scene before them was surreal, with the man's silhouette disappearing into the darkness of the village. It was as though Sin had subtly manipulated the tribesman's actions, orchestrating a situation where the man willingly walked into the lion's den. The group watched in silence, their collective breath held as they observed the unfolding events.

For Sia, the situation had taken on an aura of mystery and uncertainty. She found herself questioning Sin's motives and the depth of his strategic thinking. The decision not to end the man's life, coupled with this enigmatic maneuver, left her searching for answers. It was a departure from the Sin she thought she knew, a Sin who had always taken swift and uncompromising action in the face of danger.

As the tribesman continued his solitary journey toward the village, the group followed him behind on the outskirts, waiting in anticipation of what would come next. The village itself remained shrouded in darkness, its secrets hidden from view. They were poised on the cusp of a pivotal moment, teetering on the precipice of confrontation with the Mangeur D'os tribe.

The questions that swirled in Sia's mind were mirrored by the uncertainty that hung in the air. Sin's unorthodox tactics had left them all in a state of unease, unsure of what lay ahead. But one thing was certain – their pursuit of Lita and the truth about the tribe had brought them to a juncture where they would soon confront the darkness that dwelled within the village.

As Sin, Sia, Julia, and Fatty Jack reach the outskirts of the village, they are met with a surreal scene that chills their very bones. The village was indeed holding a grotesque feast, a macabre celebration of unimaginable horror. The air was thick with the pungent scent of cooked meat, and the villagers reveled in a nightmarish display of dancing and singing. It was as though they had stumbled into the heart of a waking nightmare.