Chapter 3: The Awakening

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The days turned into weeks, and the weeks into months. The four friends endured relentless training, pushed to their limits and beyond. They were taught the ways of the ninja—stealth, combat, strategy, and deception. The Shadow Clan was ruthless in their methods, but Kazuki, Yumi, Riku, and Aiko refused to break. The bonds they had forged as children kept them strong, even in the darkest moments.

As time passed, they began to uncover small clues about their captors and the reason behind the attack on their town. Whispers of an ancient artifact, a source of unimaginable power, reached their ears. The artifact was said to be hidden in their town, and the attack had been a part of a larger plan to find it.

But who was behind it all? And why did they need this artifact so desperately?

Despite the grueling conditions, the four friends never stopped planning their escape. They had vowed to return to their town, to find their families, and to uncover the truth. And they knew that the only way to do that was to become the best—better than any ninja the Shadow Clan had ever trained.

The day finally came when they saw their opportunity. During a midnight training exercise, they overpowered their guards and slipped into the night, their hearts pounding with a mixture of fear and exhilaration.

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