"Careful, this area still may not be clear," Inumaki signed to you after taking a cautious glance around the neighborhood. You had already taken care of one curse, but he was certain that wasn't the end of it.

As he searched for anything suspicious, he suddenly felt an overwhelming presence. A quick turn of his head revealed another, much stronger curse charging at both of you from one of the alleys. He saw that you had already sensed the danger, your eyes locked on the approaching threat. So focused, you didn't even flinch when he threw a rock to get your attention.

"Mustard Leaf," he muttered under his breath. Without a second thought, he dashed towards you and scooped you into his arms. There was no point in trying to fight the curse alone—you had to run.