Pāhonoa te oro

Zai has been watching everything with a heavy heart. Hearing the word "future" triggers a memory of Mari's words. He realizes the future he truly wants is one where his friend doesn't have to die. Just as Yamaji swings for the killing blow, Zai lunges forward, stabbing the old man and shattering the illusion. However, the price is steep—Zai loses an arm shielding his friend. Higan snaps back to his senses, while a furious Yamaji punches through the floor, sending all three plummeting into a stra