Himanshu collapsed to the ground, clutching his neck in agony as the Curse Mark throbbed with dark energy. Divyansh rushed to his side, fear and anger etched on his face. "Himanshu! Are you okay?"
Himanshu's vision blurred, his body trembling. The pain was excruciating, like fire burning through his veins. "I'll… be fine," he managed to gasp out. "Just… help me up."
Sakura knelt beside them, her face pale with worry. "We need to get to the tower. You need medical attention."
With Divyansh's support, Himanshu managed to stand, though his body was weak and his mind clouded with pain. The Curse Mark was a reminder of the danger that lurked in the shadows, the power that sought to corrupt and control him. But it also served as a reminder of why he and Divyansh were training so hard.
They reached the tower, exhausted but alive, completing the second phase of the exam. As they entered, Himanshu's thoughts were consumed by Orochimaru's words, the power of the Curse Mark, and the future that lay ahead.
The Chunin Exams were only the beginning. More challenges awaited them, more enemies, more dangers. But with his brother by his side, Himanshu knew they could face anything. They had knowledge of the future, the drive to change it, and the bond of brotherhood that had carried them through life and death. The trials they faced were daunting, but they had no intention of backing down.
After reaching the tower, Team 7 was escorted to the medical wing, where the staff quickly assessed Himanshu's condition. Divyansh and Sakura stood anxiously by his side as the medics worked, applying seals to suppress the Curse Mark's influence. Himanshu gritted his teeth against the pain, his mind drifting to thoughts of revenge and the power he now possessed. The Curse Mark was dangerous, but if controlled, it could give him an edge.
"Will he be alright?" Sakura asked one of the medics, her voice trembling with worry.
The medic nodded, adjusting the seals on Himanshu's neck. "He'll be fine. The seal we've applied will suppress the Curse Mark for now, but he needs to be careful. This kind of power is dangerous. If it's not kept in check, it could consume him."
Divyansh frowned, his hand clenching into a fist. "We'll make sure that doesn't happen. Himanshu's strong. We're going to get through this."
Himanshu managed a weak smile, looking up at his brother. "We don't have a choice, do we?" His voice was strained, but his eyes held a fierce determination. "Orochimaru thinks he can use me, but he's wrong. We'll turn this curse into a blessing. We'll use it against him."
Divyansh nodded, his resolve mirroring Himanshu's. They had a long way to go, but they were on the right path. Together, they would overcome the challenges ahead.