Twist and Lock... and Enjoy (Patreon)

An octopus hold is a pretty good way to tie up an enemy and put a ton of pressure on their spine. Once locked up, every single one of the victim's limbs are controlled and there's little left to do but tap. That said, it's an awkward hold to apply, and puts a good amount of pressure and discomfort on the one applying the hold as well.

So... why go all the way in?

By wrapping her leg around Karin's hips rather than her head, Sakura can still control her opponent and apply a good amount of pressure to her spine- twisting her waist around with her weight like a normal octopus hold. But now, Karin isn't bent all the way down underneath her. Instead, she's trapped right there for Sakura to play with!

It's better for everyone 😉