The hunter cut through Kaito's shadow form with precise strikes.
Each wound burned.
Each strike weakened him.
"You rely on rage," the hunter said.
Kaito lunged wildly.
The hunter pierced his chest.
Kaito coughed blood.
The shadow inside screamed.
"Let me take control!"
But Kaito refused.
He grabbed the blade—
And smiled.
"Not this time."