Worthy

Kaizen stood, feeling the weight of the impending battle pressing down on his shoulders. He took a deep breath, trying to stay calm as the energy around him began to pulse menacingly. 

The vastness of the dark lake seemed to come alive, the waters churning as if they were responding to the will of Nesferati himself. Every movement of its tentacles caused waves of energy to travel across the surface, creating a scene of chaos and power. 

Kaizen knew he needed to concentrate, to use every drop of his strength and ability to face the challenge ahead.

"Are you ready?" Nesferati's voice sounded like thunder in Kaizen's mind, reverberating through his own insecurities.

Kaizen nodded, firming his posture. "I'm ready."