The clinking of clashing chains and echoing footsteps were the only sounds in the underground chambers of Akatsuki's hideout. No one even bothered to raise their heads to appraise the new arrival in fear of punishment and because of exhaustion. There weren't many prisoners in the cells – just eight. The ninth had just arrived, and was the one whose chains were clinking and footsteps were echoing.
No one spoke, nor did anyone dare even breathe too loudly, not wanting to upset their formidable 'masters.' They wouldn't anyway – they had been there long enough to know that it was a futile battle to fight against their superiors, even with their cursed powers.
A cell door was yanked open, and the new prisoner was locked in with chakra seals.
"Why am I here?" a soft voice asked nervously but with a hint of defiance. The other prisoner's closed their eyes. The new prisoner was only a child. He didn't sound more than four years old at most.
Silence reigned over the underground chamber for a moment before the sound of an activating jutsu was heard followed by a scream of pain from the child. There was a thump. Presumably it was the child falling over due to the affects from the jutsu, but still no one opened their eyes nor did they speak.
Footsteps sounded again, meaning that their captors were walking away for now. The prisoners slowly opened their eyes and let out a small breath they had all been holding in.
"You are all here," said a deep and intimidating voice, causing all of the occupants to tense up again. "To become our tools. Welcome. You have entered the beginning of a maelstrom that is inescapable."
The door shut with a loud booming sound.
Descent into the Maelstrom—Descent into the Maelstrom—Descent into the Maelstrom
Gosangoku: Welcome my newest creation, featuring powerful!Naruto. It's gonna be a better, darker and more disturbing version of Prelude To Love. Prepare for violence, blood and tainted bonds that can't be tied nor broken. This is… the descent into a maelstrom.
Naruto belongs to Kishimoto Masashi.