Izuku and the TMNT: Heroes Out of the Shadows

Chapter 78: The Yojimbo Clan and the Cursed Wolf

[Several Minutes Later...]

Alopex slowly began to open her eyes. Her blurry vision adjusted to the intense brightness of a white, spotless room. The lights above flickered softly, their glow reflecting off the walls and the glass window in front of her, beyond which, nothing could be seen.

She blinked a few times, trying to understand where she was. When she tried to move her arms, she felt a rigid weight restraining her wrists. Thick cuffs, glowing faintly with bluish energy, pulsed with a low hum. Even so, she was able to stand, though the cuffs severely limited any sudden movement.

Alopex: "What the...?" - She muttered, her eyes scanning the strange devices restraining her hands.

Before she could try again, a calm, familiar voice spoke up.

Tadashi: "I wouldn't do that if I were you. Those cuffs are pretty sturdy, and they seem to have some sort of power built into them."

The fox turned and saw the samurai cat sitting cross-legged on the floor, his tail lazily swaying. Nearby, Miyamoto sat with perfect posture, eyes closed, radiating complete serenity. Yoichi, on the other hand, was... lying face-down on the floor, his face pressed against the tiles.

Alopex: "Power?" - Confused, she took a step forward.

Tadashi: "Yeah, lightning power! I tried to transform, and I felt shocks coming from those cuffs. I've got to say, I'm impressed with the humans and their technology." - He said, examining the cuffs around his wrists with a fascinated smile. If one looked closely, his whiskers were still standing on end from his earlier attempt to break free.

Alopex: "Where are we? And how long have we been here?" - She looked around, trying to spot any possible escape route.

Tadashi: "Looks like some kind of holding cell. We've been here for about ten minutes. And before you ask... yes, they took all our weapons. Even mine." - He sighed, relaxing on the floor with neither plan nor motivation to do anything about it.

Yoichi: "Those warriors were really skilled." - The rabbit mumbled, his voice muffled against the floor. - "They got us good. I swear I tried my best, but..."

Alopex: "Yoichi, why are you lying like that? Can't you get up?" - She watched him for a moment, frowning.

Yoichi: "I can't." - He turned his head slightly, showing a half-embarrassed smile. - "The turtle with the purple mask... uh... Donatello, I think? He touched some weird points on my body with his fingers, and... now I'm paralyzed." - He tried to move his arm, to no avail. - "Amazing, isn't it?"

Tadashi: "I don't think 'amazing' is the right word for your situation."

Yoichi: "Ah, but it was such an impressive technique! I've never seen anything like it! The only bad thing is that... now I've got this terrible itch on my back..." - He squirmed slightly, unsuccessfully. - "Seriously, someone help me out! Please, this itch is killing me! Tadashi? Alopex? Master? Please, someone!"

Tadashi sighed heavily and stood up.

Tadashi: "Alright, kid, don't cry about it..." - He walked over to the rabbit and climbed onto his back. - "Okay, where does it itch?"

Yoichi: "Higher... no, not there! A little to the left... yes, aaaaah, there!" - The sound of pure relief escaped him, as if he were in a spa.

Alopex: "I can't believe this..." - She muttered, sitting down in disbelief

While the sound of Tadashi's paws scratching Yoichi's back filled the room, Alopex glanced at her master again. Miyamoto remained perfectly still - eyes closed, breathing calm and measured. Serene, as if none of this were happening.