The Monkey’s Gambit

Before the dust could settle, the sharp screech of tearing stone echoed through the ruined hall. Ma, the Red Demon Monkey, leaped into the fray, her massive form a blur of motion. Her mouth opened wide, revealing a grotesque tongue that extended outward, transforming into a razor-sharp blade that gleamed with deadly intent.

"Monkey Fighting Tongue!" Madagascar shouted, his voice filled with excitement. "Show him what you've got, Ma!"

The tongue whipped through the air, carving through the debris like a blade slicing butter. It hurtled toward Vorthax, who had barely regained his stance. Sensing the incoming attack, he leaped off a nearby wall, narrowly evading the tongue as it slammed into the ground with a deafening boom. The impact left a massive crater, sending shards of stone and rubble flying in all directions.

Vorthax's fiery eyes narrowed as Ma redirected the tongue with terrifying precision. This time, the blade-like appendage arced back toward him, forcing him to dodge again. He landed on the ground and immediately brought up his flaming sword, severing the incoming tongue with a single, decisive slash. Sparks flew as the two forces collided, leaving a fiery trail in the air.

Ma let out a guttural laugh, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "Oh no, my poor tongue! Whatever will I do?" She paused briefly before grinning. "Oh wait… it's already healed."

The severed pieces of her tongue dissolved instantly, reforming in the blink of an eye as she prepared for another attack.

Vorthax wasted no time. He lunged toward Ma with terrifying speed, his blade blazing with chaotic fire. His intent was clear—eliminate the monkey before it could strike again. Ma stood her ground, her sharp teeth gleaming as she readied herself.

Before Vorthax could reach her, Jin appeared in a flash, his blade intercepting the tyrant's with a shower of sparks. The clash froze them both in place, their weapons locked in a furious struggle of strength and will.

"Don't let him escape!" Jin shouted.

From behind Jin, a smaller monkey leaped off his shoulders, its tiny form moving with unnatural agility. Its mouth opened impossibly wide, revealing rows of razor-sharp teeth as it lunged at Vorthax. The tyrant's fiery eyes widened in surprise, but it was too late.

The monkey's jaws clamped down, swallowing Vorthax whole in one swift motion. The air around the creature shimmered faintly as it executed the Prison Technique, sealing the tyrant in an otherworldly void.

Silence fell over the room as the dust began to settle. Ma stepped forward, brushing off debris as she smirked at Jin. "You're lucky we monkeys like a challenge."

Jin's gaze lingered on the glowing form where Vorthax had been. His voice was quiet but resolute. "He's sealed… for now."