Part 10/12:
As the story nears its climax, Akima’s forces position themselves for a final stand atop a commanding rock formation. Captain Hunt, recognizing the futility of further bloodshed, offers a chance at surrender, emphasizing that both sides have suffered losses—soldiers and warriors alike.
Despite Akima’s initial refusal, a dialogue emerges, rooted in mutual respect and the recognition of shared pain. Akima’s demand for justice—a punishment for the death of his warriors and the man who killed his son—becomes a central point of negotiation. Hunt’s plea to avoid war is met with stern warnings that tribes will unite if provoked further.