As the group watched Insanity continue to berate Moxie for his antics, the air suddenly became thick with an overwhelming pressure from the sky. Snow, quick to act, tapped into her newfound abilities. Concentrating hard, she manipulated the atoms in the air, creating a protective barrier to cushion the powerful force descending toward them.

The group stood in tense silence, eyes locked on the sky. Moxie broke the stillness with a commanding voice, “We split up. One-on-one against each Sin. No distractions. We win, or we die.”

There was no hesitation. Everyone nodded, understanding the gravity of their mission. In a blur of motion, they each sped across the globe to their chosen battlegrounds.

Moxie teleported to a rocky, barren plain, his senses alert as he awaited Wrath. Insanity materialized at the freezing, harsh South Pole, the cold biting into his skin as he prepared for Envy’s arrival. Auforus positioned himself deep in a dense forest, every sound sharpening his focus. Xero stood at the edge of a vast valley, his eyes scanning the horizon. Snow hovered just above a calm expanse of water, her power humming in the air. Afuwafu, meanwhile, braced herself in the scorching heat of the desert, the sands shifting beneath her feet.

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As they each took their positions, Moxie expanded his aura across the planet, encasing the earth in a protective shield to minimize the devastation of their upcoming battles. “Snow, drop the defense now,” he ordered, signaling her to release the barrier.

The moment the shield vanished, Wrath made the first move. His form blurred as he charged Moxie, their clash creating a shockwave that rippled across the globe. The impact was so powerful, Moxie’s aura flared, struggling to contain the destruction.

In the frigid South Pole, Insanity grinned, going on the offensive. His breath visible in the cold air, he rushed toward Envy, who darted toward him with equal ferocity, the icy ground cracking beneath their feet.

But the battles weren’t as straightforward as they’d anticipated. Pride's presence loomed in the background, his aura tightly coiled, watching the fights unfold with amusement. He was content to observe for now, waiting for the moment that might entertain him enough to step in. Pride’s aura was dangerous, an ominous reminder that the true challenge had yet to come.

The team was scattered, each facing their deadliest foe. The showdown with the Sins had begun.