As the group hunts a Rewrite Portal, Aditya is pulled into a pocket dimension made entirely of fire—a realm born from his worst act: when he, in a corrupted timeline, destroyed a refuge full of civilians due to unstable powers. Here he faces that version of himself—Inferno Aditya—who believes destruction is the only way to fix broken timelines.
The two clash in a brutal, emotional duel. Akuzai and the others arrive just in time to witness Aditya nearly lose control. But instead of killing his double, Aditya hugs him—absorbing the memory, forgiving the mistake. The duplicate burns into ash, leaving behind a flickering flame.
Aditya earns a new form: the Heartfire Mantle, fire now tied to emotions he can master—not suppress.
The experience opens Akuzai's eyes. His team is changing—not just in power, but in emotional maturity. He realizes that leadership is not about commanding—but listening.