Synopsis

The chapter opens with the protagonist facing a young girl in combat. Despite landing a critical hit, he suddenly finds his body stiffening and paralyzed by a poison he suspects is linked to his opponent's clan. He realizes the fight is turning against him, attempts to detoxify using elemental techniques, and strategizes to counterattack, understanding he can't simply defend against the poison. His opponent taunts him, while others observe that she has not yet used her full power.