With the immediate threat of the ghouls neutralized, Sin's attention shifted to the leader of the group, Lobias. It was Lobias who held the answers they sought, particularly regarding the disturbing act they had witnessed—the ghouls feasting upon the remains of their victims. Sin's determination to uncover the truth remained unwavering, and he intended to extract the information they needed.
Addressing Lobias with a calm and measured tone, Sin asked the pivotal question that had been burning in their minds, "What were they eating?" His voice carried a blend of curiosity and determination, as he sought to penetrate the veil of secrecy surrounding the ghouls' macabre feast.
Lobias, however, was not inclined to divulge this information willingly. His lips remained sealed, and he offered no response to Sin's inquiry. It was clear that he was determined to protect whatever dark secrets the ghouls held.
Understanding that more direct measures were required to extract the information they needed, Sin resorted to a technique that was as strategic as it was precise. He summoned his needle magic, a form of jutsu that allowed him to control small, sharp projectiles with remarkable accuracy.
The needle that Sin selected for this task was not ordinary; it was imbued with a lightning jutsu, a powerful electrical charge that could incapacitate without causing fatal harm. Sin's intent was clear—he needed Lobias to speak, not to end his life. Lobias was a valuable source of information in their quest to locate Lita, and Sin was determined to preserve his life for that purpose.
With a swift and calculated motion, Sin aimed the electrified needle at Lobias's thigh, piercing the flesh with precision. The surge of electricity surged through Lobias's body, electrifying him and causing his muscles to tense involuntarily. It was an excruciating but non-lethal shock, designed to incapacitate and induce discomfort rather than deliver a fatal blow.
Lobias could not help but react to the electrifying pain that coursed through his body. He let out a pained groan as his resistance waned, and his resolve to remain silent began to crumble under the relentless pressure. It was a calculated move on Sin's part, one that acknowledged the delicate balance between coercion and preservation.
As Lobias groaned and grappled with the effects of the electrified needle, the cavernous chamber bore witness to a new phase of their encounter. Sin had successfully employed a combination of skill, technique, and strategic thinking to inch closer to the truth. The atmosphere remained charged with tension, but the group was one step closer to unraveling the mysteries of the ghouls and their connection to Lita, the missing piece in their quest.
In the heart of this enigmatic and perilous encounter, Sin's calculated actions and Lobias's groans of discomfort served as a stark reminder that the pursuit of truth could be a complex and multifaceted journey, where even the most challenging obstacles could be overcome with determination and ingenuity.
As the cavernous chamber reverberated with Lobias's agonized screams and the acrid scent of burning flesh filled the air, Sin remained unyielding in his quest for answers. Bound to the wooden branch, Lobias's pain was palpable, but Sin's determination to uncover the truth about the ghouls and their macabre feast remained unwavering.
With a calm and composed voice that stood in stark contrast to the chaos of the moment, Sin pressed Lobias further, seeking to extract the critical information they needed. "What were they eating?" Sin inquired once more, the weight of their quest and the urgency of the situation underscoring his words.
Lobias, writhing in agony as the effects of the electrified needle coursed through his body, mustered the strength to reply. "It was meat," he uttered, his voice strained and his defiance slowly giving way to the relentlessness of Sin's interrogation.
Sin's next question was pivotal—a clarifying inquiry that could potentially unveil the gruesome truth behind the ghouls' horrifying act. "Meat of what?" he asked, his voice carrying a sense of anticipation and dread. The cavernous chamber seemed to hold its breath, awaiting Lobias's response.
But Lobias chose to remain silent, refusing to divulge the complete and harrowing truth. His loyalty to the ghouls and his determination to shield their dark secrets from outsiders remained steadfast, even in the face of excruciating pain.
Sin, recognizing the need for more persuasive measures, did not hesitate to act. With a flicker of his hand and a display of his formidable abilities, he summoned four lightning-style needles, each pulsating with electrical energy. These needles, a manifestation of his skill and control over lightning jutsu, were precision instruments designed to incapacitate without causing lethal harm.
In a swift and calculated motion, Sin sent the four electrified needles hurtling toward Lobias. They pierced his limbs with remarkable accuracy, inflicting intense electrical shocks that surged through his body. The pain was excruciating, and Lobias's screams of agony echoed through the cavern.
As the needles did their work, Sin could smell the unmistakable scent of burning flesh. The acrid odor filled the air, serving as a grim testament to the intensity of the electrical shocks coursing through Lobias's body. It was a visceral reminder of the dire consequences of withholding information in the face of relentless determination.
With a short groan and a voice filled with pain and remorse, Lobias confirmed what had been lurking in the darkest corners of their fears—they were eating human meat. The words hung in the air, a chilling testament to the depths of depravity that the Mangeur D'os Tribe had sunk to. The grotesque entities, driven by an insatiable hunger for flesh, had turned to the ultimate taboo—the consumption of their own kind.
As Lobias's anguished cries and admission filled the cavernous chamber, Sin's quest for the truth took a chilling turn. The revelation that the ghouls had been feasting upon human flesh sent shivers down the spines of those who bore witness to this harrowing revelation. The air grew heavy with the weight of the horrifying truth.