The attacks on the mushi reduce and scatter their numbers, Dartrix's attack blowing the pack and slowing their approach while Scout's lightsaber slices through and leaves spatters of ink across the ground. The swarm buzzes around and around her, frustrated by the lack of essence, unable to detect where it is hidden. Meanwhile Keiko hisses and screams in rage, her claws scratching at Trakata's hide with blind desperation, but manages to keep from being pulled off entirely. Most of her long body is still coiled around him, adamantly refusing to let go.

Tanyuu scowls in fury, just as frustrated as her swarms. Why has Scout not fallen comatose? Nothing should be able to hold back sanekui when they have been bolstered by her might...! Her brush slashes through the air again, pouring strength into Keiko and transforming her in a more mighty and battle-ready form. Another few swipes of ink, and the ground beneath Scout suddenly starts to shift and crumble, destroying the previously steady footing.

But with all of this, the tokoyami has slipped her mind entirely, and the spell starts to unravel, releasing it's hold of the mushi's will. Slowly the numbness and shadow begin to recede, creeping back under the eyepatch once more.