The moment the bamboo was in his throat, Yukimura took a deep breath, a bit of color returning to his face. His eyes were unfocused, taking deep breaths, chest heaving. Finally able to breathe, he turned his head to look at Akihime, giving both her and Sasuke a look of thanks.
Megohime had fled far into the forest, struggling on her feet as she stumbled over the uneven terrain. She stopped against a tree, attempting to regrow her arm, but the poison from Akihime made the new flesh melt and slough off of her bones. She collapsed against the tree, hidden in the brush, body wracked with pain.