That was what she thought.
Hyuga Mami dragged her battered body along and raised her right hand.
Then...
She extended her index and middle fingers.
Her knuckles bent slightly.
Like hooks.
And then...
She turned her palm over and pointed two fingers at her own... eyes.
That was the last thing she had to do.
It was also the mission and duty she had to fulfill as a member of the Hyuga Clan's Main Family.
After countless repetitions of Gentle Fist training, her fingers could easily pierce the Byakugan she was so proud of.
Hyuga Mami had no doubts about it.
"Hmph... you really are tenacious."
Nakayoshi, who had remained silent all this time, finally spoke.
"Give her a dignified end, Ao... Commander."
Ao, who had been called Commander, smiled faintly.
"Little girl... although you're brave and tenacious, there's nothing to be done... this is war."
As he spoke.
Ao drew a Kunai and pinched it between his fingers.
He suddenly threw it at Hyuga Mami's arm.
The sharp Kunai cut through the air along its intended path, instantly reaching Hyuga Mami and about to pierce her arm.
And with the Kunai's penetration, Hyuga Mami's attempt to destroy her own eyes would also fail.
Splurt!
Her arm trembled, spraying a burst of blood.
Hyuga Mami... ultimately failed to complete her attempt to destroy her own eyes.
Her arm hung limply, already numb.
Her vision began to blur, and blood trickled from the corner of her mouth.
Her ethereal expression was as empty as ever, but this time, a trace of bewilderment and lifelessness appeared on it before the vicious enemies.
Was this the end?
Hyuga... Sho...
"Heh heh heh... Sho-kun, you really did come back."
It was raining in the dense forest.
Orochimaru was covered in wounds and looked