14. Return to the Mineshaft - The Ultimate Betrayal

Chapter 14: Return to the Mineshaft – The Ultimate Betrayal

The night was calm in Konoha, but Sasuke had other plans. He stood outside the cave entrance where he had previously locked the Warden away.

His Sharingan glowed faintly in the darkness.

"Last time, I barely made it out alive… but this time, I'm prepared."

He equipped his Iron Armor, which was still invisible to others, and gripped his Iron Sword tightly. His inventory had enough torches, food, and pickaxes.

DING!

> [New Quest: The Return]

Objective: Loot the remaining treasures in the Mineshaft

Bonus: Mine at least 3 Diamond Ores

Reward: ???

Sasuke smirked. Let's do this.

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Slowly, he unblocked the cave entrance, sneaking in with utmost caution. The familiar musty air filled his lungs as he descended into the abandoned mineshaft.

The wooden beams still creaked, and faint spider noises echoed from distant tunnels.

But this time, Sasuke moved with complete stealth—not even a single footstep echoed.

DING!

> [Passive Skill Unlocked: Silent Footsteps]

Your movements make no sound while crouching.

Sasuke's smirk widened. This system is finally giving me something useful.

He navigated through the tunnels, looting chests, breaking minecart crates, and collecting every valuable item in sight.

> [Loot Collected]

7 Diamonds

12 Gold Ingots

20 Iron Ingots

3 Enchanted Books (Protection I, Fortune I, Power I)

1 Name Tag

"Jackpot."

After two hours of mining, fighting a few stray skeletons, and avoiding cave spider nests, Sasuke had fully looted the Mineshaft.

Finally, he found a small corner near the exit and decided to take a short break.

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He placed a chest beside him and emptied his inventory into it.

Diamonds? Inside.

Gold and Iron? Inside.

Enchanted Books? Inside.

Extra Food? Inside.

With a relieved sigh, he leaned against the cold cave wall. "Finally done…"

…But then.

SSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHH…

Sasuke's entire body froze.

A shadow loomed behind him.

He turned his head slowly—

A CREEPER stood directly behind him, its big, dumb pixelated face staring at him.

Sasuke's brain short-circuited.

"NO NO NO NO—"

BOOM!!!!!!

DING!

> [WARNING: YOU HAVE TAKEN EXPLOSION DAMAGE]

-5 Hearts

Sasuke was blasted backward, barely surviving the explosion.

As the smoke cleared, his heart shattered into a million pieces.

The chest.

The chest was gone.

His loot—his hard-earned treasure—

…GONE.

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Sasuke stared at the giant crater where his chest once stood. His Sharingan deactivated on its own as he fell to his knees.

The realization hit him like a Rasengan to the face.

Everything. Was. Gone.

Naruto's voice suddenly echoed in his mind—

"Creeper? Aww, man!"

Sasuke gritted his teeth, fists shaking.

"That was… hours of mining… all those diamonds… all those enchanted books…"

And now, nothing remained.

He tilted his head back, staring at the cave ceiling.

"…Tch."

He exhaled.

"...I hate this game."

To Be Continued…