Although Akaza possesses greater physical power and speed, the vast array of karuime's abilities in manipulation and mental assault proves to be too potent. While Akaza can deal heavy physical damage, karuime's skills in dream and fear manipulation allow him to exploit Akaza's weaknesses. By invading Akaza's mind and creating horrifying illusions, karuime can incapacitate him long enough to feast on his memories, which leads to Akaza's eventual defeat. --- Story with Dialogue: In the realm of shadows, where dreams intertwined with reality, karuime floated menacingly through the air, his form shifting like a dark haze. Below him stood Akaza, muscles coiled and ready for battle, his piercing gaze fixated on the ethereal figure above. Akaza grinned, "You think you can scare me with your little tricks? I’ve faced monsters far worse than you!" Karuime laughed softly, an echo that sent shivers through the atmosphere. "Brave words for one who has yet to step foot into my dreamscape. Let's see how long that confidence lasts when I bring your nightmares to life." With a flick of his wrist, karuime conjured a storm of darkness, swirling shadows that began to engulf Akaza. He charged forward, fists ready, "I'll shatter your illusions!" But as he landed his first punch, a shockwave erupted. It tore through the shadows, yet they ripped apart only to reform around him, creating a labyrinth of dread. Karuime grinned wider as he whispered, "Do you feel it? The chill of fear creeping into your heart?" Akaza snarled, shaking his head to brush off the growing unease, “You think you can scare me into submission? I’ll break out of this!” Suddenly, the ground beneath Akaza shifted into a void, and he stumbled, feeling as if countless hands were pulling him into darkness. "What is this!?" he shouted, struggling against the pressure. "This is just the beginning," karuime taunted, "I thrive on fear, Akaza. And your strength means nothing if you are trapped in your own mind." Akaza felt panic surge through him, harder to manage than any physical blow. "You’re merely playing games! I’ll overcome this!" He pushed against the shadows, attempting to unleash his incredible drive. But as the deeper shadows crept closer, karuime bore into Akaza's mind, pulling memories from the surface like phantoms. "Did you enjoy your king and those battles, or were they tarnished by your fears of failure?" The brutal memories flooded Akaza’s thoughts, shattering his focus. Each painful recollection was like a dagger, cutting through his resolve. "No...stay back!" He shouted, feet beginning to shuffle as panic set in with the images of his past. Karuime grinned, knowing he had the upper hand. "Now you understand. Strength alone is not enough." As Akaza struggled to maintain his composure, a final wave of darkness enveloped him. The pain of his memories consumed him, a feast for karuime's sadistic pleasure. With a vibrating echo, Akaza fell to his knees, finally accepting defeat against the insurmountable nightmare that was karuime. “Now, sleep,” karuime whispered, dimming the shadows around them, “and remember... you were never truly strong in this realm.”