𝙮𝙪𝙖𝙣𝙛𝙚𝙣 | 𝘮𝘦𝘨𝘶𝘮𝘪 𝘧. ᯓ ᡣ𐭩

005 ⭑ ꜰɪɴᴀʟɪᴛʏ

Ino playfully rolled her eyes, but a defiant, stubborn determination shone in them. Her tone was playful yet confident as she retorted, "Who needs focus? I'm just gonna wipe these ugly curses out! I'm gonna make it out with a few to no scratches and you can count on it!" She smirked, her cocky demeanor unwavering, even when faced with the gravity of the situation.

"But yeah, I guess we should focus on not getting our asses kicked too badly. Let's do this!

Megumi rolled his eyes, half amused, half exasperated by her cockiness. "Just don't go off doing anything stupid on your own." he advised, his tone firm yet holding a hint of concern for her.

The curse was a grotesque sight to behold, its form constantly shifting and writhing as if it were made of shadows and nightmares. It let out a distorted screech that seemed to pierce the very air around them, a sound that sent shivers down their spines. Its eyes, glowing with a malevolent light, locked onto Megumi and Ino with an intensity that promised nothing but pain and destruction.

As it launched itself at them, its limbs elongated unnaturally, twisting and contorting in ways that defied the laws of nature. The air around it seemed to ripple and distort, adding to the surreal and horrifying image. The ground beneath it cracked and splintered with each movement, as if the very earth recoiled from its presence.

Megumi stood his ground, his expression a mix of determination and caution, while Ino's smirk only grew wider, her eyes gleaming with the thrill of the impending battle. The curse's screech grew louder, echoing through the space as it closed the distance between them with terrifying speed.

His heart pounded in his chest, but he kept his focus sharp, his mind racing through potential strategies. He could feel the energy of his shikigami pulsing at his fingertips, ready to be summoned at a moment's notice. Ino, on the other hand, seemed to relish the chaos, her stance relaxed yet poised for action, as if she thrived on the adrenaline of the fight.

As the curse lunged forward, its grotesque form distorted by its own malevolence, Megumi and Ino moved in unison. Megumi's shadows erupted from the ground, tangling with the curse's limbs, while Ino's swift movements carried her closer to their foe. The air crackled with energy, the clash of their powers creating a whirlwind of force and fury.

Megumi's shadows tightened around the curse, restraining its movements just enough for Ino to strike. With a swift, fluid motion, she unleashed a flurry of attacks, each blow precise and powerful. The curse howled in pain, its form writhing as it struggled against the combined assault.

His eyes flicked to Ino, their silent coordination speaking volumes. He could see the fierce determination in her gaze, a mirror of his own resolve. As the curse's strength waned, Megumi summoned his shikigami, the ethereal creatures materializing beside him. They lunged at the curse, their combined might practically overwhelming it.

As Ino relentlessly hurled blow after blow at the curse, it suddenly twisted its body in an almost impossible contortion, freeing itself from the shadowy binds. In response, Ino instinctively dropped low, narrowly dodging a sweeping attack that sent a gust of dark energy whipping past her head.

Megumi's expression darkened as he watched the scene unfold, seeing the curse counter their combined assault with its own agile maneuver.

"Damn, this thing's smart." He muttered under his breath, an edge of tension in his tone. He had to commend the curse for its strategic move, but it was now going to make their task more grueling.

Ino, unperturbed by the curse's move, stood up again. Her stance was firm, her eyes hardened with determination. "I guess I'm gonna have to punch it a bit harder then." she declared half-amused, half-determined.