Ironically, Spiny Flower Mantis aren't aggressive, but they're deadly predators that easily disguise themselves as flowers. Suits Shinobu a lot, especially in this AU where she's often seen as a lovely lady with fragile health.

In KNY SAGA AU breathings are an actual magic, so yeah, this huge mantis is real. The whole idea of this particular form is Shinobu creates a huge mantis and controls it like a puppet for a short time.

In KNY SAGA AU breathings are an actual magic, so yeah, this huge mantis is real. The whole idea of this particular form is Shinobu creates a huge mantis and controls it like a puppet for a short time.

The resource of magical batteries is limited, both in terms of capabilities and amount, so you need to use them wisely. But the power is enough to fight the evil, so the lack of mages in the army is compensated by magic battery users.