Chapter 3 – The Beasts of Tarzan begins with a chilling discovery that shakes Tarzan to his core. A note reveals a calculated attack against his family, thrusting him into emotional turmoil and immediate danger. Stranded in the jungle, he is not given time to mourn or panic. Survival demands swift action. Soon, a raging bull-ape charges, forcing Tarzan into a brutal confrontation. His reaction is instinctive, every muscle responding to the threat with deadly precision. This fight is more than just a battle—it is a harsh reminder of who he truly is beneath the surface of civilization.

The encounter strips away the last remnants of his refined life, reawakening the warrior within. Each move recalls his upbringing, where survival relied not on comfort but cunning and strength. Though distanced from the wild for years, his body and senses remember. The jungle is no place for hesitation. With the ape slain, Tarzan stands victorious, but not unshaken. This fight marks the first step in reclaiming the raw power that once defined him. It also signals the beginning of a new hunt—one not just for survival, but for justice. The pain in his heart sharpens his focus like a blade honed by fire.

Using materials found in the forest, Tarzan quickly begins building what he needs to survive. A jagged stone becomes a knife, vines form cords, and branches are shaped into spears. His hands move with practiced precision, transforming the jungle’s chaos into useful tools. This resourcefulness underscores his unique place between two worlds—part beast, part man, fully adaptive. The tools, while primitive, are symbols of his resilience and refusal to surrender. Every item crafted becomes both protection and promise, aimed at reclaiming what’s been stolen from him. The jungle doesn’t offer comfort, but it offers clarity, and Tarzan seizes both.

The conflict with Akut, the powerful leader of the ape tribe, becomes the next test of strength and strategy. Tarzan knows brute force alone is not enough. To lead, he must win with intelligence and restraint. Their clash is fierce, primal, yet precise. Tarzan defeats Akut but spares his life, a choice rooted in wisdom, not weakness. In doing so, he earns loyalty without bloodshed and secures a vital alliance. The apes, once distant, now view him as a figure of both strength and balance. With Akut beside him, Tarzan’s position in the jungle is fortified, not as a tyrant, but as a true leader among beasts.

This chapter also peels back layers of Tarzan’s inner struggle. While his body adapts swiftly to the wild, his mind clings to memories of Jane and their child. The pain of separation fuels his determination, but it also haunts his silence. He no longer walks merely as a man or beast—but as both, split between instinct and emotion. Each step through the jungle is not just a journey across terrain, but a passage through his own duality. He feels the pull of the forest, yet also the heartbeat of home. That tension defines his every move, deepening his resolve and sharpening his identity.

With dusk falling and the jungle alive around him, Tarzan surveys the shadows. Though alone in thought, he is no longer isolated in purpose. Akut’s tribe follows, and his weapons are ready. He prepares not just to survive, but to strike. The message that tore his world apart now drives him forward. As vines twist through branches and predators lurk nearby, Tarzan grows more determined. Every heartbeat echoes the promise he made silently: to find the ones who dared to threaten his family and show them what true wild vengeance looks like. The man who walks into the night is no longer torn—he is whole, fierce, and ready.