As Sloth and Gluttony face each other, Gluttony's mind drifts back to the day they first met, about 300 years ago. Anthony, freshly recruited by Wrath, had a reputation for being a lazy child. Wrath had brought him to the circle of Sins, deeming him worthy.

Jason, known to the world as Gluttony, greeted Anthony, but Wrath interrupted, telling Anthony to greet "Jason." Jason immediately yelled at Wrath, "Stop using my real name!" but Wrath simply walked away, leaving Jason and Anthony sitting in awkward silence, saying nothing.

Back in the present, the tension was palpable. Gluttony lunged at Sloth, grabbing him by the head and slowly draining his life force. Anthony had hoped to avoid using his Output Awakening, but he felt no choice. Black smoke engulfed him as a shockwave knocked Gluttony back.

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Jason's eyes widened in shock as Anthony’s power surged. The two traded fierce blows, but Anthony’s speed and strength now far surpassed Jason’s. Sloth transformed his spear into a massive hammer, slamming Jason into the ground, bouncing him back up only to strike him repeatedly. Anthony grinned as he drove Gluttony deeper into the earth's crust before stepping back.

Gluttony emerged from the ground, panting. He looked at Sloth, now visibly exhausted. "You've surpassed me," Jason admitted, raising his hand in surrender, conceding defeat. "There’s almost no chance of me winning this."

Anthony, catching his breath, nodded. "You gave me no choice... Jason," he said, using his real name.

Jason’s expression soured at the mention of his true name. "Don’t... call me that," he growled, his pride stinging. Despite the loss, Gluttony surged forward, charging at Sloth through the water. They were now only a few miles away from the intense battle between Snow and Lust.