You tread carefully through the dense, oppressive forest, every shadow seemingly alive with malice. The "Forest of Death" earned its name for a reason, and as you press forward, the weight of your mission settles heavily on your shoulders:

*You must save Sasuke from Orochimaru’s clutches before it’s too late. ***

The faint rustle of leaves pulls your attention, and before you can react, a chilling voice cuts through the stillness.

“Well, well, what do we have here?”

A figure steps into view, her dark pink hair glinting like blood under the faint light filtering through the canopy.

Tayuya.

She leans casually against a tree, her flute dangling menacingly from her fingers. Her eyes, cold and calculating, lock onto yours.

“Another idiot chasing after Sasuke, huh? You really don’t know when to quit.”