Chapter 13: The Cursed Storm 2

Angel's figure stood firm in the midst of chaos, his luminous presence contrasting with the darkness surrounding Pikachu. The energy radiating from his innate technique manifested in a brilliant aura, purifying the curse-laden air. The ethereal wings formed by his technique spread majestically, and the four-winged trumpet of light floated between his hands, emitting a vibration that resonated with the very essence of jujutsu.

Pikachu, his body enveloped in dark lightning and his gaze overflowing with fury and despair, launched himself at Angel with the speed of lightning. His roar was a wail of pain and hatred, a cry that seemed to defy everything and everyone. Cursed energy swirled around him, distorting the surroundings as he prepared to charge with tremendous force.

"Watch out, Angel!" Takako shouted, knowing that a direct attack could finish the sorceress off.

But Angel was unfazed. With superhuman calm, he raised his trumpet toward the sky. A massive circle of light formed in the firmament, its center decorated with a shining heptagram and surrounded by glowing crosses. The trumpet rang out, emitting a clear, heavenly sound that spread like a wave across the battlefield.

"Maximum Output: Jacob's Ladder!"

A column of light descended from the heavenly circle, covering Pikachu with overwhelming force. The power of Angel's technique sought to purify the cursed energy, extinguishing the curse that had transformed the creature into an anomaly. The light was blinding, its glow so intense that the sorcerers around had to cover their eyes.

But, in the midst of that light, something unexpected happened. Pikachu, far from being purified, began to emit a new kind of energy. The dark lightning grew more violent, twisting and merging with the light of Jacob's Ladder. A deafening roar erupted from his throat, as his body began to distort. Angel's technique was having an adverse effect, and Pikachu's unstable energy was spilling over in a way no one had anticipated.

"It can't be...!" Angel muttered, his face showing an expression of shock and concern. "How can he resist my technique?"

Takako, who was watching the scene with wide eyes, understood what was happening. Pikachu was not simply a cursed creature; the fusion of his nature with the energy of jujutsu had turned him into something that transcended ordinary curses. He was absorbing the light from Angel's technique, transforming it into an even more chaotic force.

"Angel, stop the technique! You're feeding him!" Takako screamed, desperate.

But it was too late. The light from Jacob's Ladder was completely absorbed, and Pikachu, now enveloped in an energy that combined darkness and light, broke free with a ground-shaking bang. The sky darkened even further, and a giant bolt of lightning fell from the sky, splitting the battlefield in two. The sorcerers barely managed to protect themselves from the shockwave, as Pikachu's power continued to grow exponentially.

Angel stepped back, her expression now clearly worried. Despite his incredible power, even she could sense the overwhelming intensity emanating from Pikachu. She knew that continuing his technique would only make the situation worse, but stopping him without that tool seemed impossible.

"Takako, we need a new plan! We can't keep going like this!" exclaimed Jin Murasame, who had watched everything from a distance.

Takako gritted her teeth, her mind racing to find a solution. The thought of Pikachu being beyond the power of any sorcerer was terrifying, but she couldn't give up. Suddenly, a thought crossed her mind: perhaps they didn't need to destroy the curse, but contain it in a different way.

"Jin! We need to lure Pikachu into the forest of cursed seals!" Takako shouted, pointing towards the horizon. "It's the only way to restrict his energy without killing him!"

Jin nodded, quickly understanding their plan. The cursed seals in that forest had been created by generations of sorcerers, and their restraining power was legendary. If they managed to get Pikachu there, they could temporarily seal him and buy time to come up with a more definitive solution.

"Angel, I need you to cover us while we take him into the forest," Takako said, looking at the sorceress with determination. "Your technique is the only one that can slow him down enough for us to lure him out."

Angel hesitated for a moment, looking at the transformed Pikachu with concern, but then nodded. His trumpet shone with renewed brilliance, and the wings of light around him unfurled with awesome force.

"Okay. But hurry up. I don't know how long I can keep him under control. "he replied in a firm voice.

Takako and Jin launched themselves at Pikachu, their auras resonating as they used their own techniques to create a path into the forest. Pikachu, now an entity of pure chaos, followed after them, its overflowing energy tearing apart everything in its path.

Angel, from the air, kept the pressure on the creature, using his Jacob's Ladder to redirect its attacks into the sky. The battle for containment had begun, and every second counted as they faced a force that defied the mages' understanding.

The storm continued to rage above them, and the shadow of the curse loomed over the battlefield, as Takako, Jin, and Angel fought with all their might to prevent a catastrophe. But in the back of her mind, Takako couldn't help but wonder: was there something or someone who could stop Pikachu before it was too late?

And, if there was, would they arrive in time?"

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