Retribution's End

As we stepped into Nichi's war room, a sense of anticipation filled the air. The once impenetrable fortress had been stripped of its illusions, and we stood face to face with our ultimate adversary. I could feel the power surging within me, the Ascendant Kitsune form waiting eagerly at my fingertips. But for now, I kept it concealed, preserving it as my trump card for the decisive moment.

"Nichi," I declared, my voice laced with determination. "Your reign ends here."

As our auras clashed, the sheer force of our powers reverberated through the Ironclad Fortress, shaking its very foundations. The air crackled with electricity, and the weight of our grievances hung heavy in the room. I gazed into Nichi's eyes, filled with a mix of anger and resolve.

"Nichi," I boomed, my voice echoing with authority. "Your crimes against the innocent will not go unpunished."