Moto and Sheu finally catch up, wasting no time. Moto forms a condensed smoke ball and throws it to Sheu, who puts her hands together and pushes the smoke cloud towards the two men holding Naomi hostage. Moto quickly leaps into the cloud and knocks out the first guard. Sheu follows, taking Naomi to safety.

As Moto dispatches the other guard, Nawick shoots a lightning bolt from his hand towards Moto. Najo blitzes in front of it, neutralizing the attack. A tense silence hangs in the air.

Moto: "So this is the douche who tried to kill you, huh?"

Najo, concerned, had sped up hoping to handle everything before they caught up.

Najo: "Look, just watch Mom. I'll handle thi—"

Before he's done talking, Moto sprints towards Nawick. He throws a punch, but Nawick catches it. Moto rolls inward, elbows Nawick's arm, then stomps on his toes.

Nawick quickly lifts Moto and flips him upside down. Moto frantically knees Nawick in the face and head. Nawick lifts Moto higher, but Moto is relentless, kicking Nawick in the head. Nawick throws Moto to the ground and steps back to gain some distance.

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Seizing the moment, Sheu picks up a stone and propels it towards Nawick using her wind power. Nawick blocks it with his hand, but the stone hits his wedding ring, knocking it off. A stunned silence follows.

Nawick: "Well, this marks the official end of our relationship, and your lives."

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Nawick's composure begins to crack as he channels more lightning. He dashes at Najo, who meets him head-on, their powers colliding in a burst of energy. Moto creates a smoke screen, trying to disorient Nawick, but Nawick slashes through it with a lightning-infused strike.

Nawick: "You're delaying the inevitable, Najo? You're nothing but a pawn. I never wanted a child. Father forced me to have you, just because he thought I was weak. He didn't want to give me what was rightfully mine."

Najo's expression hardens with realization.

Najo: "So you're just a puppet too, chasing after power that's not yours. Pathetic."

Nawick's eyes flash with rage as he overpowers them all, one by one. He stands over Najo, preparing to deliver the finishing blow.

Naomi, mustering her remaining strength, flings a boulder at Nawick. He crumbles it effortlessly with his lightning and looks down at Najo, smirking.

Nawick: "This is the end for you."

As he slowly raises his hand, the air crackles with tension, and the final clash seems inevitable.