Chapter 146: Sloth

Boom!*

Long and thick purple tentacles burst out of the thick jungle trees, chaos and destruction ensued as they swept across the foliage.

All the vegetation that these tentacles touched dried up almost instantaneously, the soil and grass turned desolate, the trees aged rapidly before turning into ash.

In the middle of it all, three figures could be clearly seen.

One was Jaguarman, but instead of wearing her signature jaguar onesie, she now adorned a black business suit that revealed a generous view of her cleavage. She also had a large black coat with white fuzzy fur around the edges hanging by her shoulders. The cartoonish cat-paw stick had disappeared, replaced with a naginata.

Her carefree and whimsical expressions were now replaced with utter cold seriousness, her once friendly mischievous brown eyes were now blood-red—killing intent radiated from them.

The playful nature that once defined her seemed like a distant memory, replaced by a cold, calculating demeanor. Her every movement was sharp and precise, as if she were a predator ready to strike at any moment.

"How disgusting," She remarked as she effortlessly cut several of the tentacles with her spear, divine flames surged and burned the tentacles to ashes.

But like a hydra, several more tentacles sprouted out from the stumps of the ones she had just severed, before they were completely burnt off, writhing and thrashing as they grew back with alarming speed.

The jungle around them continued to wither, the life being drained out of it by the relentless assault of the tentacles.

Jaguarman's eyes narrowed in disgust as she tightened her grip on the naginata. "Endless pests," she muttered under her breath, her voice cold and laced with irritation.

Rawr!*

Jaguarman's expression softened as she turned to the side and saw her friend, Mister Jaguar, now a 7 meter tall jaguar with sleek, yellow fur and glowing golden eyes. He growled, baring his sharp teeth at the encroaching tentacles, his presence exuding raw power and ferocity.

She chuckled, "Yeah, yeah nyan~ I'll have someone prepare you a feast when we finish things up here, nya~"

Rawr!* Mister Jaguar let out another deep growl, his golden eyes gleaming with approval at the promise of a reward.

With renewed vigor, he launched himself back into the fray, tearing through the relentless tentacles with savage precision. Each swipe of his massive claws sent pieces of the tentacles flying, only for them to regenerate moments later.

Jaguarman's eyes flicked back to the gigantic writhing mass of purple blob, it was as large as a mountain, pulsating and expanding as more tentacles erupted from its surface. The creature was a grotesque amalgamation of corrupted nature, its very presence a blight on the once vibrant jungle.

"Sleepy....Destroy...."

Her sharp gaze however, was on the little figure laying on top of the large slime—the true source of this chaos.

It was a little girl with pale skin, almost ghostly in appearance, her long, flowing hair a deep shade of purple that matched the color of the tentacles below her. She wore a witch-like dress, and her eyes were closed, as if in deep slumber.

Despite her small and innocent appearance, an overwhelming aura of malevolence emanated from her, intertwining with the destructive force of the slime-like creature beneath her.

Jaguarman's expression hardened as she gripped her naginata. "To use such a fragile form, even though your true identity is a disgusting monstrosity... You have no shame," she muttered, her voice laced with disdain. The juxtaposition of the innocent-looking girl and the malevolent force she controlled struck a nerve in Jaguarman, making her resolve even stronger.

The little girl's lips moved slightly, as if murmuring something under her breath that was carried out in the wind.

"Hmm....Sleepy...."

She didn't move, she continued on curling herself into a ball, as if trying to escape from the chaos she was causing.

Malevolent energy surged out of her body like a tidal wave of corruption, amplifying the monstrous blob below her.

The jungle around them writhed in agony, its life force being mercilessly drained. The once vibrant flora withered and turned to dust under the influence of the girl's dark power.

And so was the power of the Ancient Monster of Sloth, as long as she or it laid sleeping the creature's dark influence continued to wreak havoc on the jungle.

Authority of Sloth: Slothful Tranquility

The purple tentacles grew more aggressive, thrashing wildly and spreading their corruption further.

Hundreds of purple tentacles shot towards Jaguarman like a frenzied assault, their monstrous speed and erratic movement making them nearly impossible to track.

Jaguarman's expression remained focused as she twirled her spear to the side and clenched her right hand into a fist, divine power surged around her arm.

"Jaguar Puuuunch!"

With a powerful thrust of her clenched fist, she released a burst of concentrated divine energy that shot out like a blazing comet. The radiant force collided with the oncoming tentacles, causing an explosive impact that obliterated them in a wave of searing light.

The divine energy cascaded through the jungle, momentarily pushing back the encroaching darkness and giving the withered flora a brief respite. The remaining tentacles recoiled from the blast, their regenerative growth disrupted by the sheer force of the attack.

Raaaawr!*

Not wanting to be outdone as well, Mister Jaguar opened its jaws and primeval fire erupted from his mouth, a stream of golden flames that surged across the battlefield.

The fire roared through the jungle, scorching the remaining tentacles with its intense heat.

The flames crackled and hissed as they consumed the corrupted tentacles, turning them to ash and forcing the monstrous blob to retreat slightly.

"Nice!" Jaguarman raised a thumbs up towards Mister Tiger and started on the counterattack.

She cut and cut and cut. For at least an hour.

As a Divine Spirit and a "Jaguar" that symbolizes war and death, Jaguarman could keep this up for days.

But at that time, this beast would have already desolated her entire territory.

For her pride as a Jaguar and her human empathy for the mortals of Ur, she did not want that to happen!

"Jaguar Kick!" Obliterating another wave of tentacles, Jaguarman blitzed towards the huge blob and the girl laying above it.

Divine power surged out of her body like a burning flame, her eyes especially lit up like embers. She placed a hand against her left eye, and in a very chuuni kinda way, she exclaimed,

"Jaguar Eye!" A beam of bright light shot of her eye, enveloping the blob.

"Ugh! So bright!" Sloth groaned painfully, her eyelids trembling as her body sunk into the purple slime.

"Opportunity!" Jaguarman exclaimed.

She has a passive ability when she's in her natural territory, which is the jungle, called, "Call of the Jungle"—granting her a boost in magical energy that allows her to unleash her Noble Phantasm at greater frequency.

She spun the naginata in her hand rapidly before tossing it up, transforming into a gigantic flaming claw that eclipses her. Jaguarman clenched her fist, her eyes wide with insanity as she doesn't know what's happening anymore—a slight side-effect of using her noble phantasm.

"Hahahahaha! Killer technique! Great Death Claw!"

The gigantic flaming claw descended upon the monstrous blob with a terrifying roar, tearing through the thick mass of tentacles and corruption with overwhelming force.

The very air seemed to shudder as the claw made contact, its divine flames igniting the purple slime and causing it to sizzle and evaporate in a furious burst of energy.

The grotesque blob writhed and convulsed under the assault, its previously relentless regeneration stuttering as the divine flames burned away its essence. The once-massive mountain of corruption began to shrink, the sheer power of Jaguarman's Noble Phantasm overwhelming even the potent Authority of Sloth.

"Sleepy....So sleepy..." The little girl atop the blob murmured, her voice barely audible over the raging inferno. She curled tighter into a ball, as if trying to shield herself from the searing light and heat.

Mister Jaguar roared triumphantly, his golden flames merging with the divine energy of the Great Death Claw, amplifying its destructive power.

Just as when things were seeming to reach a climax, the little girl's eyes snapped open.

"How annoying...." She lazily raised her hand towards Jaguarman.

Authority of Sloth: Slothful Tranquility — Indolent Crush.

A burst of malevolent energy that brought a profound sense of laziness and overwhelming lethargy surged from the little girl's hand, spreading like a thick, suffocating fog. The very air seemed to grow heavy, as if it were filled with an invisible weight that pressed down on everything it touched.

Jaguarman, mid-attack, felt the crushing force of the energy hit her like a tidal wave. Her movements slowed, her limbs felt like they were being weighed down by an immense burden. The blazing flames of her Great Death Claw flickered and dimmed, their intensity faltering under the oppressive influence of Sloth's authority.

"Ngh... What's... happening...?" Jaguarman struggled to keep her focus, but her eyelids grew heavier, her body yearning to just give in to the unnatural fatigue that clawed at her mind.

Mister Jaguar, too, felt the effects of the Indolent Crush. His once-proud stance faltered, and his golden flames began to dwindle, the fire within him snuffed out by the relentless aura of sloth.

"Just...a little...longer..." Jaguarman gritted her teeth, forcing herself to remain standing. The weight of the curse pressed harder, pushing her to her limits.

The little girl yawned, her eyes half-lidded as she watched Jaguarman struggle. "Sleepy... Why don't you just... rest?"

The blob, sensing the weakness in its opponents, began to surge forward once more, its tentacles regenerating at an alarming rate. The ground quaked as the monstrous mass advanced, the corruption spreading rapidly as it absorbed the jungle's remaining life force.

Jaguarman's vision blurred, her strength waning as she fought to stay conscious. But deep within her, the fiery spirit of the jaguar refused to be extinguished.

With a final burst of willpower, Jaguarman roared, her voice echoing through the jungle. "I...won't...lose...to you!"

"You can, but step to the right first."

"Huh?" Jaguarman subconsciously turned her head around and a blinding terrifying heat whizzed past her, hitting the monstrous blob dead-on.

Boom!*

A massive explosion rocked the battlefield as a pillar of golden-hot fire erupted from the point of impact, engulfing the grotesque blob and the surrounding jungle in a maelstrom of flames. The intense heat vaporized the regenerating tentacles on contact, turning the monstrous creature into a seething mass of molten sludge.

Jaguarman staggered back, her eyes widening as she struggled to comprehend what had just happened. The suffocating weight of Sloth's curse momentarily lifted, allowing her to catch her breath.

The little girl, still perched atop the burning blob, frowned in annoyance, her half-lidded eyes narrowing as she glanced in the direction the attack had come from. "Who dares...?" she muttered, her voice laced with irritation.

From atop a branch tree that was approximately 1 kilometres away stood Zenkichi, his hands engulfed with golden fiery flames that lit up the air and leaves around him.

"That wasn't enough to kill you, huh....Well then," He brought his hands together and molded the golden flames within his hands like clay, shaping it into a concentrated sphere of intense energy.

The very air around him shimmered with heat as the sphere grew brighter and more compact, radiating an overwhelming power that sent waves of pressure through the surrounding jungle.

Zenkichi's expression was calm and focused, his eyes locked onto the little girl atop the blob. "Know your place, monster," he muttered, his voice steady as he shaped the concentrated sun flame into a fire arrow.

The arrow, now fully formed and radiating with searing heat, crackled with barely contained energy. It was as if Zenkichi had harnessed the very essence of the sun itself, compressing it into a weapon of unparalleled destruction.

The surrounding trees began to smolder from the sheer intensity of the heat, leaves turning to ash before they could even fall to the ground. The air itself seemed to warp and distort around the fire arrow, the overwhelming power threatening to tear the fabric of reality apart.

Jaguarman, still recovering from the effects of Sloth's curse, could feel the immense energy emanating from Zenkichi's arrow even from where she stood. Her heart raced as she recognized the magnitude of the power he was wielding.

'This power....it's almost similar to Quetzalcoatl!' She mentally communicated with Mister Jaguar and they quickly booked the hell away.

The little girl atop the monstrous blob sensed the danger as well.

Her eyes, which had been half-lidded with sleepiness, snapped fully open, revealing a deep violet glow that pulsed with dark energy. The blob beneath her quivered, as if responding to her sudden surge of alertness, its tentacles thrashing more violently as it prepared to defend against the incoming attack.

Zenkichi's gaze never wavered. His golden eyes blazed with determination as he pulled back the arrow, his fingers gripping the blazing shaft.

With a single, fluid motion, he released the arrow, sending it hurtling through the air with a deafening roar.

The fire arrow streaked across the battlefield like a comet, leaving a trail of golden light in its wake. The ground beneath it scorched and cracked, unable to withstand the immense heat.

The arrow's speed was so great that it appeared as nothing more than a blur to the naked eye, an unstoppable force destined to obliterate anything in its path.

The little girl, now fully aware of the impending doom, raised both hands in a desperate attempt to defend herself. A barrier of dark energy erupted from her palms, forming a shield that crackled with malevolent power. It used all of the life energy it had accumulated since its birth.

The blob beneath her swelled, its tentacles surging upwards to reinforce the barrier, creating a grotesque, pulsating wall of corruption.

But it was futile.

The moment the fire arrow made contact with the barrier, the dark energy cracked and splintered under the overwhelming pressure. The golden flames tore through the shield with ease, incinerating the tentacles as if they were mere twigs. The arrow pierced through the defenses and struck the monstrous blob dead center.

For a split second, there was silence.

Then, the world exploded in a cataclysmic burst of light and fire. The blob disintegrated instantly, its form consumed by the golden flames.

The ground beneath it melted into molten slag, and the surrounding jungle was vaporized in a wave of searing heat. The shockwave from the explosion rippled through the air, flattening everything in its path.

The little girl, her barrier shattered, was engulfed in the inferno. Her figure was swallowed by the blinding light, her form disintegrating under the sheer power of Zenkichi's attack.

When the light finally faded, there was nothing left of the blob or the girl. A 500 diameter area of the jungle where Sloth had been reduced to a barren wasteland, the ground scorched black and the air thick with the stench of burning vegetation.

Jaguarman, still reeling from the intensity of the attack, managed to stand upright. Though her clothes were somewhat burnt off, showing her a bit more skin than she'd like, but she brushed it off and scanned the devastated area, her eyes wide with awe.

She stared at the devastation before her, her mind struggling to process what had just happened. The overwhelming lethargy that had threatened to consume her was gone, replaced by a sense of awe at the sheer destructive power Zenkichi had unleashed.

'That power.... there's no mistaking it, it's divine power! This level of divinity is at least at the same level as Quetzalcoatl.' She glanced towards the man responsible for this devastation, while softly rubbing Mister Jaguar's neck.

That's right, Mister Jaguar survived and is in one piece, though some of his fur was burnt off.

Zenkichi, standing on the distant tree branch, lowered his hands, the golden flames around him slowly fading. He surveyed the aftermath with a calm expression, his golden eyes glowing with a satisfied gleam.

"Looks like it's finally over," he said quietly, his voice carrying through the now silent battlefield.

Jaguarman, regaining her composure, flashed him a wide grin. "Hey, aren't that guy with that Goddess of the Underworld? Heh. You're really something, you know that?" she called out, her tone filled with admiration.

Zenkichi smirked, his gaze shifting towards her. "You weren't too bad yourself, Jaguarman," he replied, his voice tinged with a hint of respect and amusement.

She didn't understand what he found amusing, but she'll let it slide.

She wants to take a bath after this whole ordeal.

Mister Jaguar let out a low growl of approval, his golden eyes gleaming with pride. He padded over to Jaguarman, nudging her with his massive head as if to say, "We did it."

Jaguarman chuckled, scratching Mister Jaguar behind the ears. "Yeah, we did. Now, how about that feast I promised?"

"But," She narrowed her eyes and turned back towards Zenkichi, who was eyeing her warily. And Ereshkigal who was slowly walking towards her. "looks like we aren't done here."

"Jaguarman, take us to your leader." Ereshkigal said.

A vein popped on Jaguarman's forehead.

"Leader? What leader, nyan?! If you're talking about Quetzalcoatl, then you are out of your minds, nyan! She's no leader of mine nor am I her subordinate!"

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