Tsuku

In that moment of vulnerability, as Nham was about to deliver the final blow, the battlefield witnessed a dramatic shift. Tsuku, or perhaps a lingering fragment of Sachi within her, looked up, and fear flickered in her eyes. Nham, caught off guard by this unexpected expression, was transported to a moment in the past that held the key to his current dilemma.

The scene rewound to when he first met Sachi, a timid 13-year-old girl standing behind her older sister Utahime. Nham, a younger teacher then, observed a mix of respect and trepidation in Sachi's eyes. Utahime introduced her sister, expressing her intention to enroll in Jujutsu High. Nham, intrigued by the prospect of such a young talent, wondered if this petite girl could truly possess exceptional skills.

As Sachi joined the school, Nham became her physical combat instructor. Witnessing her talent, he took it upon himself to nurture her self-confidence. The transformation was remarkable – Sachi grew more determined, serious, and powerful, eventually becoming the youngest graduate in Kyoto's Jujutsu High. However, the shadows of Sugita-sensei's death haunted her, leading to emotional breakdowns that Nham couldn't fully address.

Sachi sought solace in Suguru Geto, hoping he could understand her pain. The betrayal that followed and the subsequent possession by Tsuku marked the beginning of her downward spiral. Now, Nham found himself at the precipice, tasked with ending both Tsuku's and Sachi's existence.

In a fleeting moment of guilt and distraction, Nham contemplated the events that had led to this dire situation. If only he had shielded Sachi from the sorrow that eventually drove her into Geto's clutches. The weight of responsibility pressed upon him, but there was no time for remorse.

Tsuku seized the opportunity created by Nham's inner conflict. A colossal shadow hand materialized, grabbing him mid-air and hurling him across the cemetery. The domain that had enveloped them dissolved, leaving a trail of shattered gravestones in its wake.

Nham lay on the ground, immobile but conscious. His vision blurred, and memories of a smiling young Sachi flashed before his eyes. He braced for the inevitable, realizing he might never witness that innocent smile again or fulfill the vow to avenge her. The world around him darkened, and Nham's consciousness teetered on the edge of oblivion.