Something was keeping him from leaving and it was something this ninja was doing. Juugo's heart sped up and his eyes widened in obvious fear. He pushed against the hold, stiff and tense.

This couldn't be happening. He didn't-- Words turned bitter and painful even as he thought about saying what a monster he was. He'd killed and killed, and would kill again--

"It-- I can't!"

It was swirling under his skin, so close. He needed to get away. "No!"