The Next Moment That comes to pass is horrific for the moon organisation.
Mid and Lower moons Gawk in Shock as Necrome Erupts into a Wild Flurry of Masterful Slashes That Cut away at the Creeping Swarm of Doma's Sudden attack. He Cuts away at Icicle Figures and Projectiles Sent his Way all whilst He And Doma Circle each other, Half of Doma's Face Slashed away and Oddly regeneration whilst he Sports a Smile In The Exchange with Upper 4.
Doma's Stature is Twisted thanks to The Recoil Suffered from taking necromes attack But He Stays On his Feet, Upping the Power to his Blood Art and Shooting Off toward necrome in a Sudden Jolt off of an Ice Pillar He's Just constructed and he rockets to the Time art Demon to Rear An arm back And, in the Same moment of Striking, Creating an Ice Clone That Strikes as Well And Necrome, Busy Warding off the Snowstorm of Assault. Spots the Grinning Demon just above him and Swiftly slashes Upward only to clash with one of Doma's Fans and Be Slashed At the Back By an Ice Clone.
Necrome: Nngh.
He Staggers A Little, allowing Doma The opening to Kick him twice before Necrome Crashes The End of His Nichirin into the Side of Doma's Head And Snap his Head Back With A Spinning Heel kick. Still he laughs.
Doma: It amazes me how you could come forth with such a..Brash Action here Necrome. Perhaps it hasn't even Registered to you that We're After the Same thing here.
Necrome And Tear through the Paper-thin Of The Infinity Fortress's Exterior Curtains As Necrome Chases After the Ice Demon, Brows furrowed.
Necrome: Tch. You cannot thwart your fate. Your Cheery Dispositions and Starry eyed wonder. Constantly Going Tit for Tat with Your Underlings Than Honouring your role have all But Made you a nuisance. Even with the Pillar's you've killed.
Necrome And Doma Face eachother again and Doma Spreads his Arms To Flash Necrome with a Blast Icicle but Time Slows around Necrome and In a flash, He Cleanly Slashes the Attack with a Rising Slash and Slashes at Doma’s Arms But He Dulls the Strikes with An Ice Counter and Knocks Necrome Back with Crouched, Ice Infused Jet Kick as the Time demon’s body freezes from the counter.
Doma Gets Quite a Few Significant Hits in, Striking Necrome With Ice Needles from all directions whilst Using their Ground to Surf with his eyes whilst he Launches Ice Pillars and Constructs from the Ground that Disrupt Necromes Movement and Prevent him from moving Much and leaving Doma Room to Rain Him With Ice Clones that Charge the Time demon with Great speed.
Necrome’s Breaths Quicken as the battle intensifies and he begins to take more damage from both the cold of his enemy's Art creeping into his Hollow Flesh, His Eyes Shoot all about as He Slashes At needles Coming at every corner and Pricking him whilst also Engaging a Clone in Combat And Neutralizing those.
In the Midst of a Downward Slash, necromes Eyes Spark as A Clone replicates Doma's Heavier, Raw Art Attacks and, With his Blade In It's Torso, It Spins like a Cyclone and Fires a Fan Which Strikes Necrome in the Hand and Freezes it.
Necrome: ergh..
The Clone dies a second later as Necrome Flicks his Hand and His Blade returns to Him. Doma Closing the Distance with two clones at his Sides and He Charges at Necrome, Eyes gleaming with interest.
Necrome: (Two Beside him. Fans At Ready in that cryokinetic Cover..He expects a Counter attack. For a counter Perhaps?)
Despite of his Active Thoughts, Flourishing his Blade In prep for the Ice Demon's Approach, Necrome says.
Necrome: I don't want you dead to speak of your misdeeds any longer.
Necrome’s eyes flash as He Parry's a Swing from Doma and Slashes Twice, Missing, Too Slow to catch him retreating.
Necrome: I want you dead…Because you were a Mistake to be Bred into reality’s current length. A loose end.
Doma's Eyes Twitch Uncontrollably and He Then Grips his Fans whilst Trading with the time Demon before Striking With 3 Quick Pokes And Swinging to Strike him At the Ear Before a Knee Meets his Face and his Arm Meets oblivion as A Multi Burst Dash From Necrome Sends His Left Arm Speaking Blood and Not Enough time passes before He's Slashed 6 More times before he makes a Move To Block A Rising Slash and Respond with a Flurry of Fan Slashes of His own Which Break Necromes Blade-Guard and He's Slashed to the torso and Attempts to parry but Doma doesn't make to attack as He follows up a Blast, sending necrome crashing into a wooden Pillar With Ice. Necrome eyes bulge in Pain as The Ice settles Into his Body but He Quickly Snaps his Jaw and A Gust Of breath Leaves his Mouth before He And Doma Suddenly switch Places.
Doma's Eyes Widen In response As Necrome hovers a Distance away before his Body is Then Riddled With Cuts. Necromes Hands Slash at the Air With an Intensity Doma Doesn't fathom Before Every Successful Spacial Cut Tears into His Body, leaving him Recoiling as Necrome Furthers his Attack With more, Swift Slashes which Leave Doma Stunned, Guard Dropped.
Necrome Swaps Positions with him again and Makes to Destroy the pillar he was stuck to With an Idle Slash of his Sword Before Rocketing Off and Crashing into Doma Head first, the Two Upper moons Breaking Into a Secluded Block of The Fortress and Effectively Tearing away Respective Wood and Clay Ornaments As They Fight on.
Doma’s Gotten his bearing back and Dodges Necromes Lunging Intense Strikes and Counters him with Innermost Stab and Slash attacks on the Inside, Preventing Necrome from Backing up by Freezing most of Their Ground And Causing his Footing to either halt with frost or slip allowing Doma to Get His Strikes In Quickly.
Necromes Return Strikes Miss Due to Being off balance or Doma moving too quickly within the Ice dome and Soon enough, Necrome’s Hit Repeatedly through the Gut with a Pointed Stance of Doma's Fans and He Grits his Teeth Before Holding onto the Ice Demon’s Arm and Slowly Muttering “Self” Before Doma's Oncoming Stab Suddenly Slows.
Necrome ascends with a Rising Slash that Splits Doma's Jaw followed With a Multi Slash Barrage to his jugular that Sends Doma's Body Reeling with blood, though Doma’s Parted Face is Beaming in Sinister Pleasure as Necrome is Hit Back twice as Hard with a Gargantuan Mountain of Ice that Bashes into him and then Combusts into an Array of Icicles that Launch at his Body. despite having a Bashed Arm from the impact Necrome Swiftly lets out a Breath before Bursting Forward to Suddenly Negate Every single Ice Attack with sharp Slashes that don't seem to split the icicles but absorb them into his Nichirin.
The Battle Furthers with The Blade and ice demon Clashing with Long Ranged Attacks, Doma Hitting much harder with Winded Charges of Cryokinetic Constructs that Dull Necromes incoming attacks. He isn't given the chance to Rush in and When he does, Doma Does well at evading the quick work of his Blade and Countering with Fan attacks to his Torso and Legs Before Unleashing an Ice attack that Blasts Necrome into the ground, leaving him with a Gaping hole in his chest. Doma Grins at his Handiwork and Presses on with Heavy Ice Attacks That Grind the Blade demon into the Ground, the Ice demon Completely battering his body in till his entire ride side is nothing more than a frozen, Bloody mass.
However as Doma rears his fan Back once More, He's Suddenly on the Grounded position of Necrome and His Movements Slow to a stunned halt as he tries gaining his bearings again but a Blade Goes right through his neck and He's Hurled in the air. The corners of Necromes mouth Emitting gas as He Slashes Doma With 3 strong twisting slashes that Leave him Coughing up before the Time Demon Chants, Cutting Doma down at Insanely Fast Speed Doma Isn't even Registered in his current motions of unsuccessful Defence.
Doma Falls to a Knee as Necrome Then Swings Again but this time he Ducks his to avoid The Blade and Swiftly Retorts with his Fans, Stabbing and slashing Necromes side and swinging up to his neck but it only just missed and Necrome Slashes Doma's Arm away before Then Throwing a Palm Strike to his Chest but Doma Blocks it and Unleashes a Full Force Ice Blast that leaves Necrome tumbling back Into A Wall.
Doma and Necrome Unleash a Wild Flurry of Attacks at one another as Necrome springs from the wall and barrels into the Ice demon, Who Attempts to freeze his Legs As he zooms ahead but is Caught off guard as A Knee meets his Nose and He's sent driving backward with Necrome trailing him with Quick slashes and Heavy swings which he Responds to with Attacks just as Ferocious.
The Two trade and Inflict damage to one another at Rapid paces, Neither seeming to Attain a sufficient edge but when Doma Moves to Avoid a Pattern of Cyclone slashes from the Time demon, Just before he Activates his Blood Demon Art and Chants “Enemy”, Doma Skids forward and encases Necrome in a Mountain of A Glacier and Skewers his body with An Entrapment Of Frost.
Necrome: ARGHHH-
Doma Let's out a Brief Chuckle before he Then Crouches down and dashes Forward, Fans Grinding against the Ground in Preparation for A Rising assault But They meet nothing as Doma Swings at where Necromes Recoiling Body should be but is only confused to find a Gale of Frost Wisp across him.
Doma: What in….I see…If my Latent strike Hasn't downed him and he’s all about failed to escape this glacier then he hasn't Gone far but instead….
Doma eyes shoot every which way before spotting something that Has him Rushing forward, Fans at the ready and Teeth bared in a grin.
Doma: An Afterimage took his place….how wonderful…
as Doma Gets into range, he Strikes twice and axe kicks his adversary into the ground before Freezing them and using his Fans to Form a construct of a Wrecking ball Before he does a Swift turn and flips back to avoid a Heavy slash from Necrome who follows up with a Winded Spacial AOE Burst which actually surprises Doma but he Parries just in time and Necrome Chants with his Sword tight at his side as he Prepares to charge Doma now but suddenly.
The construct Doma Converted from before Suddenly Writhes with Immense power and Rockets at Necrome, Doma Bleeding at every Point of His Face, Given how difficult The parry was but he grins as Necromes eyes widen at the Gargantuan sized Attack Coming Rushing at him.
With only a split second to react, Necrome Shifts his feet and Raises His Blade to Kiss the Ice That Plummets Forth and With Furrowed Brows He Takes a Breath, releasing a gas from the corners of his Lips as he chants.
Necrome: Overclock, Counteroffense Type. Enemy.
Time Begins to Slow at a Frantic Pace as Necrome’s Blade Begins to Cleave Through the Constructs Surface. Turning With his Blade, Necromes Eyes Gleam as A Multidirectional wave of Slashes Envelops Every Point of Notice In sight and soon, Doma's Eyes spark at the Sight of Necrome Cutting clean through the Construct with all but a Winded swing of his Blade.
He Squares his Feet and Activates his Blood Art, Tightening his Grip on his Fans to Brace for The Frost He's Begins to Summon but as Necrome Comes Back into clear view from the Humid Cloud left by the frost, Doma's Eyes Spark as His Entire Torso Expels a Crimson Red Fountain of Ice.
Doma: …What?
His Blood Shoots Out Like an Excess Stream And Doma's Eyes bulge as His Regeneration Takes longer than usual to take effect. Doma's Head swivels At the nearest Jolt of Motion and He Swiftly Chants “White Blizzard Princess!” And 3 Young, Exceptionally Beautified constructs of Ice Go Rocketing at The Sound Only to For Necrome to Suddenly appear in place of One of Them Amidst Slashing the Heads of The Other Passing two Away before Rushing to Slash away Doma's Leg And Leave him in mid-air, The Time Demon Readying another Incoming attack, Though Doma Flourishes his Fans which Gleam with Frost As he Chants.
Doma: Kekkijutsu..Hoarfrostlily-GHAHHHH!!!
Necrome Swings Over The Ice Demon With Multiple Agonizing Multidirectional Slashes to His Arms and Jugular before His Right arm gives way and Is Cut In two before Necrome Appears to Stab him through the Throat And Plant his Flailing Form into the Ground Before His Blade Then Pulses with Deep, Purple light. Doma’s Body Suddenly halting All movement.
His Eyes Grow wide and His Jaw Hangs idly as though desperately seeking a way to Draw breath as His Body Goes rigid. Necrome looks upon him with his Blade Engraving itself deeper into his neck. Into his very core In Fact. An Hourglass Dome then begins to Encase The Shredded Intersection of Furniture And Pottery they lay in as Necrome Utters his 5th Form as His Breath Trails from the Corners of his Mouth.
Necrome: Breath of Space, 5th Form. Constricting Force.
Silence only follows afterward as, Even With The Extreme Cold Battling every Hollow Tissue in his Body From the Ice Demon, Necrome Extracts a Secondary Nichirin From His Arm And He Whips it Sharply To Then Fire A Powerful Aerial Slash That Barrels Into The Downed Form of Doma who Slowly begins to Get up now albeit being clearly weakened with futile attempt to extract the blade from his neck. Only getting weaker by the second but still making effort to try and Counterattack Necrome. Left Helpless, Doma Puts His Fan over his Head with his One Remaining arm and Musters Up As Much Cryokinetic Power As Possible But as Necromes Blitzes his Motion.
Doma's Head Is Slashed asunder. Multiple gashes trail his Standing Corpse as it falls to the ground with Several Half-formed constructs of Ice Made in Aimless defence of The incoming Strike. Necrome’s Gaze Lingers On the fallen Upper Moon 2 for a short moment before he walks over and Gathers his Clattered Blade from him. Now crouched down and Thinking to himself. He can do no more than Realise the Chills that Meet his Spine as He Looks unto the beheaded Ice Demon's Expression. Which is completely and utterly devoid of any emotion whatsoever.
Necrome: I never Beared an exact Opinion on Your Livelier Endeavours outside of the Organisation, Doma. Nor have I ever Bothered with your Reputation Within it but one thing alone is What separated your worth from the rest. You subjected yourself to Occasion. Not Duty. You were strong. Incredibly so But You underwent an existential Development that compromised that strength. You could very well Be exceptionally Challenging in battle. Threatening. But you’re devoid of any steadfast Conviction as An Upper Moon.
His Hands Flex on his Blade as He continues, letting out a breath.
Necrome: What our Blood Relishes In. What Strengthens it. It is not done for the meet sake of it. You take to kill and grow and Conquer with Our Very Conviction In Synchrony. In Mind.
His Eyes Snap down to The Dissipating from of the Ice demon as He Stands and Begins to Sheathe his Blade.
Necrome: You had None.
His Sheathe Snaps Shut with A Clack and Necrome, Leaving Behind his parting words.
“Now farewell.”
What remains of Doma's Head comes into View as Necrome's Voice Resounds Once More. The Kanji Visibly Leaving Doma's Dull, Rainbow Coloured Eyes “Upper Moon 2” Necrome Finally says. Before He Fades Away completely.
Gamakawa, Red Light District
A Wall Shatters Unde the Force of a Demon Crashing through and Throwing a wide flurry of Kicks at what looks like a samurai in heavy armour. The demon looks frustrated as Its Kicks Are Blocked Surprisingly Well and Its Pushed Back with Nothing But Jolt Blunt attacks of the Samurai's Blade. As He Blocks yet Another Kick, The Demon is Grabbed by the Arm and Slammed In the Jaw.
Demon: ARGH- AAAAAAAARGH!!!
The Demon roars Over at The Man In a Rage as it bears it's claws. Breathing heavily with Veins Protruding at its head though the Samurai only regards It With An incline of his head.
Samurai: Had Fun Creeping All the way to this Block just to give Seamless effort of That Strength I thought you had.
The Demon Growls at him.
Demon: Shut your mouth, flesh! It's embarrassing enough to my Status as a lunar ghoul to even be standing at even Ground with you Right now let alone having failed to Eat You and The Courted Sluts In These Parts Of Gamakawa!
The Samurai seems to Regard his words with a hum. Saying no more. To which the demon’s Expression only downturns.
Demon: Did You really think I came here to waste time on a Specious Swordsman With No Conscious Bearing of Attack under his belt!? I may not Have Done significant harm just yet but i promise you, you'll never hurt me for as long as My Cold, Stone Hardened skin Remains Apart of my body.
The Demon takes a Basic Aikido Stance and Stomps his foot. Pointing his Fist at the Idle Samurai.
Demon: come meet your end if that's your daring Scheme here, Fool!
The Samurai Lightly grips his Sword and Scratches his Arm, looking out of the vacant Window for some time before saying.
Samurai: Man. For a creature so weak you sure got a weird amount of gusto on you.
Demon: What did you jus-
In but a Second, the Samurai is Before the Demon and Unleashing a Coordinated Number Of Attacks his way. The Demon is On the Move immediately and Parries The Samurai's Moves, Albeit being pushed back to the end of the room, and throws rising punches aimed for his ribs to Counterattack but the Samurai Appears to Outmaneuver Him and deflect His Punches to Different directions as he presses on. The Demon's eyes widen as they exchange and He only appears to take more damage all the while.
Demon: Shit! NO-
the Samurai Ducks Down as He Lands a 3 Slash combination on the Demon and Clashes his Blade against a Raised fist Used to Block the Demon's Head from the 4th coming below, the Demon's arms are Regenerating as It Bears His Free, open hand and Prepares to Claw him while his Head is ducked but The Samurai doesnt offer the demon the chance as he surprisingly Discards of His Mask and Hat Before Letting of 2 Wide Slashes that Cause the Demon's Torso's Innards to Spew Out and Coat him in red.
The Demon Yells an Agonising Screech Before the Samurai, Now looking up at him in the Eyes, Positions his hands at either side of His Head and says with Gleaming, Orbiting Irises And A Grim expression.
Samurai: Clap.
And Then he Smacks his hands together.
Which altogether, blows the Demon's entire head into crimson oblivion. Brain matter splattering out and away all the more.
The Samurai looks onto the Demon's Fading carcass and Let's out a Breath. Seeming more refreshed as he looks out to the Outside to see nothing caught wind of the Demon's stealthy arrival.
Samurai: People can go on with their days as per usual now then at least.
He adopts a light smile as he Walks out and Into the oncoming bustle of crowds within the entertainment district.
Tobi: I'm gonna try and score some fun while I'm here though. Hopefully that was the last of the trouble to face today.
And with that, he Disappears around a busy corner. Passing a Stand Harbouring Paying customers of Liquor And Gyoza at a bar.
Several Hours later, Okuiya Forests
The Darting and Dashing of Feet was Evident on The Grounds as Grassy Dirt Scrunched and Trembled under the Weight of Sev as He Struck at A Series of Dummies Stationed all around him with Increasing Precision and Focus. With every movement, his muscles tightened Ever so more. He spun With Practised Skill and Shot a Few Kicks During his Lunging Pursuits Of Dummies That wouldn't feel the Taste of his 7 Seven blades.
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7 Nichirin Swords, he held with surprising ease as he Flipped back to the centre line. Being An Occupant in the Deeper parts of the Okuiya Forests, Sev had no reason to watch out for any demons as he trained in a Relatively solitary Unit.
He Rushed at A Dummy as He furthered his thoughts but then began to furrow his brows as He Thought. Working up a sweat and looking at the moon.
Sev: Man….even If We've got Strong Tsukinoe On the Deep ends to keep watch for demons Out here..really wonder if The Higher ups made a Good call.
His Movements halt as he has to dislodge his Sword from a Dummies Neck and Soon Resumes, flourishing his blades as he continues.
Sev: They're tough stock, I'll admit but. Heck are we gonna do about collateral damage when A Really tough demon Shows up and just Destroys those Amateurs.
With Unusual Speed, He Grips his Blade and Performs a Triple slash down the Middle of A Dummy before Knocking It into a tilt with an up-turn slash.
Sev: Rah!
His Expression calms and He let's out a chuckle.
Sev: Tsuyuri would probably scold me for looking down on the small fry.
His according gesture is a hand raised in silent apology. He Prepares to enter his Scorpion stance to resume but something above him catches his attention and he Does a Quick turn to Point his Blade.
Sev: In the Name of the Great Kenshi, I'll Humbly smite whoever’s perched up on that Damn branch. My eyesight ain't the best but I got a mean ear little guy!
The figure in his Sights is A Crouched form with No more than a Pair of eyes at the aim of his Sword. He doesn't expect a response and is caught of guard when a simple, Feminine voice meets him.
???: Sev “Smite”? I should really have a word with Aoi for handing You Books now. Nu uh.
Sev lowers his Blade and almost gawks at the, Now, face palming figure.
Sev: Kugi!? I left the Mansion right after the Selection Exam Registrations got filed. How the hell are you here!?
Kugisa gave him a blank look. “Uh. I’m done, you weirdo. The Task was literally just Reach the End and Kill a few demons along the way. That’s easy enough for me.”
Sev’s surprise didn't last as a smile soon replaced his Gaping jaw.
Well: Well I shouldn't be surprised I guess. My model Sister Shares these Marvelous Genes So Exceptional junk you do like this shouldn't really have me so shocked.
Kugisa: And still you find someway to make terrible one-liners and get shocked anyways. You okay there?
Sev’s frown at her comment dissipates as he looks at her land Before him with a confused look.
Sev: where?
Kugisa reaches out and lifts his Arm to display his Hand, Having suffered an incredibly tender, Purple bruise that makes his eyes Spark a little.
Sev: Oh, that. Jeez I didn't catch that.
She crosses her arms as he rubs it, seeming to wince slightly.
Kugisa: So what's the story?
Sev: Not really anything that'd Have you giggling this time but i Sparred aoi again.
Kugisa's blank mask cracks and a slight smirk forms on her face.
Kugisa: And how'd that go?
Sev gives her a glare as the trail of a snort trails her words but he eventually looks back at his Hand and sighs.
Sev: No Idea. From what Aila Was Giving me it Sounded like I blocked a shot from Aoi's Kusarigama.
Kugisa's Eyes Spark in surprise as she looks at him and then at his Hand, wondering just how her brother could be so dumb as to take A Full Force Blow from a Stone breather with his flesh. Until Sev Speaks again. Sev motioning his Hand.
Sev: I didn't understand what she meant, but she said The Shot I Blocked was Directed at the back of My Ear so i did something like.
He Demonstrates a Deflection block and Kugisa stares for a moment before exclaiming “Ooooohhhh” before Bursting into an uncontrolled giggle, saying to his confused expression as she looks back up at him “Sev, you got knocked out?” his eyes seem to Zero in on her at these words. “the hell? No That's ridiculous. I was buzzed but i wasn't…” a Flash comes across him and suddenly goes silent. Recalling How As He Parried the Blade-end of Aoi's Weapon after He was knocked back, He Moved to Deflect the Blunt-End (The Mace) But then… “Shit was I?” Kugisa’s Laughter heightens at this and Sev shakes his head.
Sev: Damnit. No wonder Aila put this Damn thing around my head.
Kugisa Rubs a tear from her eye and asks, her laughter fading.
Kugisa: What thing? You get a concussion after that, tough guy?
Sev Pushes his hair back to reveal a Thin layered bandage Covering the side of His Head. Kugisa surpresses a chuckle at the sight of it and Sev Suddenly grins at her.
Sev: You know, I can't wait a minute longer till you get your first crow and start catching demon paws, Sis. Think i'm gonna enjoy all the bruising and cuts You'll sport, talking about how hard my job actually Is.
Kugisa Waves a hand at him in disinterest. “Yeah yeah, Mr Comeback, i get it. It's not everyday you get floored by a stone breather. It's fine Sev. Justifying Aoi kicking your ass is like asking Master Ubuyashiki Why Demon's Gotta see Hell. It's an obvious Testament. But you're foul for that other remark.” - “Yeah? Well all you ever do is laugh at my face whenever Aoi and I get some training in.” - “That's Cause it's Tragic. And funny. You literally never win. I just got tired of cheering you on.”
Sev gives at her With a dumbfounded look. “Damnit Kugi why you gotta Do that then? If anything I probably woulda kicked her was years ago if you just Kept that up!” - “I'm sorry but I'm no Cheersquad leader. Get Okura in a Damn skirt and Dye if you want a chaperone for your ego that bad.”
The serious mask Sev Wears cracks at the visual image of her words and He suddenly bursts into laughter. “I won't live down the mental imagery Of Little-miss-Broods-alot Egging me on in a damn skirt. Seriously now?” his laughter Foregoes as She Just Grins at the fit he's thrown. “Okura has pretty decent footwork so i wouldn't be surprised if she knew how to use those twinkle toes to Support your arrogant ass”. Sev gives Her a Look As he calms down and Says, Sheathing his open blade. “Dunno what you mean by arrogant, sis, everybody loves me as far as I’m concerned”. She Facepalms at his words and puts a hand on her hip. “That's exactly what I'm talking about. You’re full of yourself. And no they sure as hell don't. You pissed off Boa like twice now.” She says with a hint of Exasperation to her voice.
“I guess I can understand that but I'm not that bad, Really. I'm better than most guys. Usually you come across arrogant dudes that just run their mouths and Have Nothing to Show for it in a fight.” He chuckles before saying with a confident smirk. “I on the other Hand? I'm basically the perfect fighter in all aspects. I'm strong fast. Funny. Got brains down my belt and Above all I Can outlast almost anyone you put in front of me. I’m better like that.” He says with a dramatic gesture of a palm to his face.
Kugisa Felt a sense of Pride In his words and had not the slightest issue of her brother stroking his ego like this whenever he did but he was his sister at the end of the day. They shared their self confidence and hers was raring to give his a shove right about now.
“Oh yeah?” Sev Grinned at her and looked over. “Damn straight. I'll keep saying it till you get sick of it. I'm just that guy. One you need for the job. One you need when You're losing. When You're faced with unbeatable odds. I'm a hero to claim victory, sis. I'll win for you.” Kugisa gave him an Amused chuckle before a Dangerous glint then flashed in her eye, Sev noticing this and leaning back from the position he'd struck a pose, in slight surprise, “woah now.” Kugisa’s presence Shifted Dramatically as She Took a Low, crouching stance and Whipped out the Short blade from the sheathe at her back.
Sev Understood what her motions conveyed and Gave her the exact same look she was giving him as he said, Cracking his Neck and Hopping back to Create some more distance between them both. “heh. I Guess you want some of the best huh, sis?” she chuckled at his words. “Sev, You've been bitching and moaning about that for years now. It's like your brain won't let you accept that I'm the best.” Sev's Bared teeth grinded together at her words. “Oh, you think you got bragging rights cause you completed your selection exams early? Well let's see just how quick you can get me out of here. See if that Speed Holds up against My Prime.”
She rolls her eyes at him before She lets out a Breath. “Oh please.” before electricity erupts from her body and a Gaseous wave twirls around her Athletic Figure, Her Feet Tighten and Sev Settles a Sword Into his Mouth before He Takes a Scorpion Stance, One arm raised high above his Head As he Watches his Sister, Preparing for her Flash Drive Aerial Slash As she Runs Up But His Eyes Widen in apparent shock as Kugisa Just barrels straight at him, coated in lightning.
“Kaminari No Kokyu…” Sev's Eyes Widen as Her Breath trickles his skin, Sword Raised at his Middle. He Barely has a Second to Raise his guard to struggle against her blade before He says, the corners of his mouth quirking as lightning surrounds his body all the same as his Own Electricity Clashes against hers. “Guess you forgot I could do that too” he says as they stare at one another from their respective positions of attack and defence. The feeling of her Blade Grazing His Side at a Dangerous angle makes Sev’s Heart rate increase but his resolve get all the more daring as he Takes a Side slash from her that leaves him whirling in pain before she Takes her Stance From Her Distance Now and Sev's Forced to Brace for her.
“Tch. That Actually hurt…” He Grimaces. His Side Burns with pain albeit He Locks His Gaze on Kugisa Who Blitzes Forward with The Same attack from before but this time Sev Tightens the Grip on His Swords and He Steps forward with one powerful Motion, Charging his Blades to the absolute brim as he does a half turn and then, “HRAAAAGH!” throwing His Arms out A Shout, Seven and Kugisa Unexpectedly Clash at the Same time and Trade, A Blast of Destructive Lightning Met with a Decisive, Horizontal Electric slash and then;
-Craaaaaash-
Tobi Awakens from an Alcohol-Induced Slumber. Finding himself in the Luxurious home of what must be the Royalty he'd Made his approach to many hours ago. He still wonders why The Family thought to visit Japan And let alone find grounds and Content in the Entertainment district but he wasn't complaining. He turned his Head down to find the Princess Of the Nippon Dynasty right where he expected her to be. He allowed himself a small smirk at the good fortune her body basked unto his very core but now that He's Already claimed her. Tobi finds himself wondering what's next. He was drunk and, Admittedly really bored with just drinking left and right so, making a daring approach to the Royal family's heir was an endeavour hadn't expected to go so well but here he was now. Completely bare and unsure of what came next.
He's been in quite the number of predicaments like this with women before but the fact he had royalty down his belt, he wonders about the complications to come if the Princess happens to consider him in deeper regards. To be very honest, that terrified him. He Killed things for a living and Enjoyed it to quite the degree but settling down wasn't something he really had in mind. That, And the fact that the Princess was really just another touch and go protocol for him.
He took a brief glance down at Her and felt nothing in particular as he examined her lithe form and fair skin, almost dimmer now in the moonlight outside. He looked back up at the ceiling and let out a Breath of resignation. His indulgence of women and his attraction to them overall was a hormonal impulse. That was what he enjoyed, he realised. Otherwise he'd have no business sleeping in the same bed as a royal family member. He was a ronin. He Killed for a living and that was his natural calling. He had a knack. And the jugular of One at the end of his Blade was that much more endearing for him. Not the excitement he felt when a pretty girl would touch up on him.
With his Blade and clothing scattered, not far, he quietly hopped out of the sheets and left the Princess to her dreams. No more than a minute into Putting on his Clothing, Tobi's ears perked as he heard something strange outside. “That Buzz again..” He inquired at the familiar call of danger he always felt when something peaceful was amiss on the outside. His breath picked up a few paces and his grip tightened on the Blade he was picking up. Something had to die.
In Swift Motion, Tobi Shot open the Windows and Perched onto them before Jumping off and Shutting them all the same. He picked up a Steady sprint as he Put on his Mask and Had his Katana at his Back. Tobi was Relatively quick so jumping from building to building, Avoiding sight of the Crowds and Festivities below him was Easy enough, To Ensure it, He Ascended to higher Grounds and eventually reach a Clear Viewpoint To Seek out the Danger he Sensed but..Something was wrong.
Tobi halted his stride and took in the unfamiliar Infrastructure Just up ahead. A Pathway Followed, Highlighting an Odd Sink of Steps he'd never seen in these far parts of the District where only Fields of Rice and Carrots are grown. Tobi begins to grow on edge as he walks deeper into this area and, after some time, he makes a turn. Confused at just how much more spacious the vegetation's gotten, nearly obstructing him from easy view but he shakes his head away at the change and Makes one final turn down the block to which he meets an intersection of the Rice & Carrot field to a bridge. A Damn near destroyed one, but one where the Buzz Resounds again and, this time, Tobi Unsheathes his Blade and adopts a snarl, looking about with furrowed brows.
Tobi: That Buzz again…..i know something’s here. show yourself.
A Few seconds of Silents pass before A Flash of Movement Whirls Past Tobi, He Stomps his Foot in an Instant and Lunges Forward. Only to Find his Skull smashing into the Ground as A stream of blood pours from the side of His Head. “Argh! Ack!” He Grits his Teeth In a Delirious struggle before Snapping his Head up only to be bashed again, by what looks like a hammer. With another cry Tobi's Head snaps Snaps to the side And he steadied his Hand on the Ground to keep himself Upright before he Swings his Sword and Clashes with the incoming hammer from, what he can see as a Long-haired figure before His Sword shatters from another attack and Tobi's Arm Snaps As another Breaks through his guard. “AGH-” He screams. Feeling an agonising pain erupt from his Broken arm and He bears no time to react before another swing swing comes for his head. He Desperately shoots for the Ground to avoid the blow and luckily Does, the Hammer whooshing past his Head and Tobi, Doing the only Thing he can in that moment, Having lost his blade, Tackles His Adversary and Violently pins them, Holding their hammer still with his Good hand.
With His Blood Obscuring his Sight, Tobi Relents purely on instinct and puts all his power into maintaining his top position now as His thoughts spiral. “My sword…” his eyes were wide and Terrified. “She Shattered my titanium blade..even the Nichirin Ore Engraved into….Damn it…Everything hurts…I can't feel my face..” His Oppressor puts up a struggle and Tobi shows visible strain as they push against him. Prompting him to push as Hard as he can in immediate response “No…I can't let you get close….I'll lose my life at this rate…..”.
His Eyes Spark as he begins to weaken, Blood practically pouring from his Head and the loss begins to take effect. “I'm a ronin…a master of my craft and I've never…faced someone that could put me in this kind of position…my skulls probably cracked…all I feel is heat. My blood….” He blinks and Almost half smiles. “I can't see out of my fucking left eye…” he looks back down to his assailant, Seeing her a little clearer now to Realize it's a Girl. Her skin is pale and Her Teeth Display fangs that make his skin crawl. Never the less he says in a haze as she begins to overpower him. Slowly managing to sit up and push him back. “A Girl…y'know I have a hell of a reputation with girls actually…lot of them like me…you…don't….” His Eyes take a surprising shift from Appal, to Intensity. He then says with a gruff hint to his voice “You threaten my life.”
Tobi's Body Soon Begins to Regain the high ground in the struggle as he Pins Her once more with a Hot Trail of Breath leaving the Corners of his Gritted teeth. He Lets Go Of The Hammer and Does something he’s never actually done to an opponent in close quarters before. As his foe Seems to Rear Back the Hammer, Tobi Punches Them. Putting every ounce of Power and Rage Bridled Emotion into his Arm as He Strikes his Assailant and the next moment, Energy Releases From his fist and He's Suddenly Blown Into the Distance.
“Argh!” He Crashes into The Rice field And Groans as His Fist Begins to Twitch vigorously. “No time…no time, No time!” His Eyes Quickly Open Up and He Springs up to See His Assailant slowly stand from, what identifies as a female’s, position. She Turns her head to him and He's shocked to see she's Unscathed from whatever the hell he generated in his fist. With nowhere to run, without his blade, Tobi Simply angles his Body From his Broken one and Raises His Good one. He’s bleeding profusely and Is incredibly weakened but he'll fight on anyways.
As His Assailant Rushes Him, Tobi Snarls In his Move to Throw another Punch, Seeing her swing for his Head but much to his Shock, They trade and He's Sent swivelling with a blow to the head and she doesn't even flinch as He hit her cheek. Tobi Spits out a tooth and Shouts “Damn it!” - The Girl actually speaks now and taps her cheek, looking pensive. “odd..you did no damage whatsoever. It just tickles.” Now realising she's capable of speech, Tobi begins to talk before he even realises “Where the hell did you even come from!? I could've sworn what I sensed wasn't as chaotic as you! Nothing ever usually is with you…you, things!”.
Tobi's at a loss for words as the Woman’s Hammer Turns from, what he realised was sandstone, To Gold. To which she then cocks her head at Him, swinging the Hammer over her shoulder and saying “You're scared. I can see it in your eyes. Hear it in your voice. You're petrified of what I'll do to you. And you cannot stand for it so you fight on. But tell me this….” Her Eyes begin to glimmer. “Why fight when There's the imminent Chance that You're liable to be killed. Why fight when you’re afraid of dying. Why fight at all when..one is as weak as you?” she asks with a genuine hint of confusion. Tobi doesn't know how to respond to her words. He only uneasily braces himself as he anticipates her Next Charge. Which comes Half a Second later. Tobi gets a good view of her face now as she Leans back and sees that she's Giving him a maniacal grin. One to Which he flinches at and attempts to backstep, Throwing an uppercut to counter but she’s Quicker and Bashes him in the Side, Then Strikes Him a few more times, driving him back before Launching him in the Air With an uprising bash and waiting a little before Bashing him to the ground on his way down.
Tobi's Body is now Bloodied all over. His Consciousness Wanes and His breath Slowly begins to give Away and he clenches what he can, of his fist before The Woman..no. the demon, holds it's golden hammer before him and says, grinning slightly “I like tough ones like you. You make my body prone to break a sweat with the blows you can foolishly take from me. I enjoy it. I enjoy gauging your endurance. Seeing just how much you can sustain as I Break you apart….that sensation…is my favourite part about you poor things.” She says with that same maniacal grin back to haunt Tobi as His Head is now raised to look into the demon’s red eyes. With an assembly of A Surprising Amount of Muscle in its Arms, The Demon says as she Clenches the Hammer, “Goodbye now.”.
She Winds It To Swing and Tobi closes his eyes with gritted teeth before he suddenly hears a confused “...huh?” Come from above him and he opens his eyes to See The Demon looking into the horizon, Eyes somewhat wide. Tobi collects his bearings and, noting just how much time she's wasting with his helpless form. He says to her with a thoughtful frustration at her halt at just ending him then and there. “the hell is your problem…do it already-” And then, in a flash, she's gone. “...What?” Tobi Says before silence and nothing but the breeze of the wind meets his ears. He Looks to the ground. The blood pooling beneath him making him grimace and develop the urge to get up but his Body refutes, Tobi groaning at the return of all the Pain in his Arms, legs and torso. Bloodied and beaten. Tobi Internally screams at the mockery He's been made of here before His Body gives out and his Head falls and soon enough unconsciousness meets him halfway.
A Few minutes pass and some of Tobi's blood begins to dry up on his Clothing. His White hair pokes out through the top of his Mask and everything else is drenched in red. The Ronin Breathes With barely decipherable rises in his chest as the wind flows over him.
A scrunch of footsteps come sounding behind his Body and He's soon picked up from the Back and Carried away. His captor looking down at his Body and saying “It's you, isn't it?” before walking off and out of the rice field’s damaged contents with an incredibly Injured Ronin In his one hand.
The next morning, Butterfly plains
In a befuddled wake, Nezuko Felt a Solid weight Press Under her middle, Feeling her body be held above the ground, She slowly awoke to find she was in a Brighter place than she was just a few hours ago. The final selection exams had been Challenging for her. She Can't Recall how many times she'd Encountered and engaged a demon with not just insane strength but A Respective ability to match.
As her memories come back to her, She notes the number of bandages Xenon had Nursed unto her body to help with the cuts and bruises she sustained from the thorn demon that terrorised those forests. She'd managed to kill it but Her Brother feared Leaving her wounds open overnight would be problematic. - She opens her eyes fully to find she's over the shoulder of Obanai Iguro, The Serpent pillar, walking and carrying her as though she weighed nothing whatsoever.
As he hears her regain herself, he stops walking, confusing Nezuko before she's falling and hitting the ground, front first “Ow!” Iguro looks down at Her with a dry look and asks, voice devoid of much emotion. “You can walk, right?” Nezuko Doesn't really know how to do any more than nod at him as She recovers. “Good. Don't expect any sappy treatment from me. I only did that much because I was instructed to. I'm the Serpent Hashira of the Demon Slayer Organisation and Right now, I'm leading you to the Fort. Follow.”
Nezuko Just Nods again as she stands and follows him without a word. From what she observes, He doesn't look like the most friendly of men. One of his eyes are a striking Yellow and the other Turquoise. Despite being below average height from most men, She notes just how cold and intimidating his presence is. She doubts A regular man would try picking a fight with him under normal circumstances. - They Proceed till they're over a Pathway of steps and nezuko's eyes spark as she sees an orderly group of men and women standing in a neat row. They're 12 of them from what she can tell, Obanai makes a turn and suddenly jumps to perch on a branch high above her.
Nezuko looks at him unsurely before he rolls his eyes down at her and points over at them, indicating she just move along. - hearing her footsteps, the Assembly of people turn to see her and Soon one with dual wielded swords at his back grins “It was a silent hope of my own but I'm glad to be assured that the young one looks As flashy as I'd hoped!” a Woman with A Butterfly themed haori stares at him before saying “rather than commenting on her appeal, it's best we now welcome her to the trial.” they all look at her in sync and a wave of nervousness dawns over Nezuko, to which she just gives a meek wave at them as they regard her silently.
There's an incredibly Humongous Man who Stands idly, rubbing his ornamented hands together whilst saying finally. “Welcome Young Kamado. We've been expecting you. As you may already know, yourself and your…brother. Are on trial today. Feel free to familiarize yourself while we await Master Ubuyashiki’s arrival.” to that, She slowly nods and then another speaks, prompting Nezuko to look over to A Pink haired lady With green highlights. “Be at ease though little girl, I can assure you we're actually very nice. We're just really on edge now with what we've learned about your big brother, you see. Here.” She offers her hand to Nezuko in friendly gesture and she seemingly relaxes as she walks over to take her smaller hand. Mitsuri gently squeezes it in reassurance and Nezuko then sheepishly smiles at her, which delights the older woman as she notices a rigidness in her. “Ah, you're shy. Okay here. I'll introduce you. This here” she gestures toward the man next to her.
She looks up at him with a Peculiar admiration that has Nezuko pondering for the while “Is Zabi Takada. He's the Offset Hashira and-” Before she can say more, he silently puts a finger to her lips, opening his eyes to peer red orbs into her light green ones. understanding the meaning in his gesture, Misturi moves on, Nezuko looking at Zabi and greeting him with a caution. “It's..nice to meet you Mister Takada.” - He inclines his head at her words before Mitsuri leads her to stand before another man. Who regards her with a gentle smile. “this is Manga Rakugi. Though I call him Raku. He's the Aurous Hashira. And He's very kind.” Nezuko Nods, matching manga's beaming smile with a slight one of her own before moving on.
The pleasantries go on for a few more minutes with Nezuko's first impressions with each hashira Appearing relatively swell, all things considered. She marvels at the Showcase of Tengen Uzui, The Sound Pillar's charismatic behaviour with Mitsuri practically mirroring her and grows Most fond of the Flower Hashira, Kanae Kocho, Sister to the Insect Hashira, Shinobi Kocho, who Both make her feel right at home and calm her with their keen gentleness. She personally doesn't mind Sanemi Shinaguzawa, The Wind Hashira, so far but his critical eye on her gives reason to stay cautious in coming times. Muichiro Tokito, The Mist Hashira Doesn't Say very much to her as Mitsuri introduces the two of them. She points out that they're similar in age which surprises Nezuko and as she looks over Muichiro, he doesn't seem to be paying much attention to them at all. “heh heh. He does that alot. You'll get used to him though.” She merely smiles and moves on, simply glad to have met another Hashira all the more. A few more minutes pass and by now nezuko's met nearly every respective hashira, hand in hand with Mitsuri, who later introduced herself in clumsy Fashion as Zabi pointed out to her that she'd forgotten to do so, getting a small chuckle out of Nezuko. Rengoku was by far the most vibrant and she revels in the Inspiring Aura He Gives out.
Mitsuri guides them to their expected positions and Nezuko's seated between Mitsuri and Zabi. Who has his Arms crossed and is so still Nezuko wonders if He's even breathing in his position before she looks at misturi who looks ahead. Seeming to wait expectantly for, what she presumes to be their trial to begin. With that in mind Nezuko quietly turns to look at Mitsuri and asks with a quirked brow. “Miss Kanroji. If it isn't too much trouble to answer, I was wondering where my brother actually is now.” Mitsuri seems surprised “oh, you weren't informed after your selection exams?” She shakes her head. “No. After I got done there wasn't anymore given information to us than to Follow the escort to Butterfly Valley I think. Xenon was with me the entire way but we got separated throughout the night.” - “Ah i see. You must have woken up Unknowing that he was contained then.” nezuko's eyes spark up.
Sanemi: Contained. Meaning we locked him somewhere. Don't your Damn ears work, girl?
Nezuko's breaths heighten as her panic grows.
“but…you can't just Capture him! He's done nothing wrong-”
Sanemi glares at her. “I'm gonna stop you Right there. We all know pretty Damn well that your brother isn't human, yeah!?” the aggresive pitch to his tone makes her flinch. “Well..yes but he's-” - “I don't give a flying fuck. He's a Demon. Demon's are a curse to this world. A threat to humans. You have that threat to us all allied by you so what do you think bringing you on trial like this today is for, huh!? For congratulations”
Rengoku chimes in. Nodding his Head at Sanemi’s words. “It's quite unfortunate that we have to carry out these Precautions Young Kamado but i must Agree. Your Brother is a threat and containing him is the best way to lessen casualties.” Nezuko's Fists Clench beneath her and Zabi looks down as her mood shifts, her expression looking defiant and conflicted all at the same. “...you all don't understand…You don't understand anything…xenon isn't violent at all. We've seen the demons first hand and they're nothing like him!”
Shinobu shakes her head. Kanae simply looking at Nezuko with a frown as her sister speaks. “We cannot know that for sure, Kamado. Hence why-” - “BUT ITS TRUE!” all Pillars, aside from Muichiro and Gyoumei look at Nezuko with, some intrigued, some surprise, and 2, very annoyed looks.
“you all don't understand…how hard my big brother fought to protect me when our family was massacred one night by a demon. You don't know a single thing! So you have no right..locking him up like he’s some animal…he doesn't deserve it.” - Iguro just scoffs at her words as Mitsuri puts an arm over the little girl's shoulders.
“Tch. She's Projecting. Has no Damn idea what she's talking about. Say maybe her body was induced with demon blood. Maybe that's what must've addled her reason to think this way.” He spits. Pointing an accusatory finger at the girl. Zabi then speaks, Eyes cast at Nothing in particular. “Whatever the reason. Her defiance doesn't seem aimless. Maybe she could be onto something.”
Sanemi Groans, crossing his Arms now while glowering at the Offset pillar. “Bull-shit Takada she's talking nonsense. We all had family. And demons got in the way of our lives just like hers. There are no conspiracy theories, A fucking demon isn't any more or any less than a bloodthirsty creature, no matter whatever they were before being turned.” Zabi's Nose Scrunches as he looks at Him now. “So what you're saying she's Just Having a Damn Cope-session now?”
Sanemi's snarl grows dangerous. “That's exactly what I'm Fucking saying. You need ear-cleaners chump?” Zabi's fist begins to clench before His Expression tenses as mitsuri's hand grasps his, Her light green eyes looking up into his as he looks down. Seeming to lose the fight in his eye before just huffing out an annoyed breath and unclenching his fist for her to squeeze.
Kanae, Now looking ahead, Says afterward. “Master Ubuyashiki’s approaching. Let's all calm down now and settle. It appears Tomioka was instructed to be with them so set your Differences aside.” they all nod at her words affirmatively and Nezuko Unsurely sits After Mitsuri and Zabi at her side's. Kanae casts her a look and smiles slightly.
“Nezuko. I Trust seeing Giyuu's Familiar face will help you see more comfort here.” Nezuko gives a small smile and nods “yes..it will.” Kanae hums approvingly and Soon enough, Master Ubuyashiki Comes before. Giyuu moving to stand Unto the ground a small distance away from the pillars whilst He Casts a Pleased look over all the Hashira.
“Good morning, My lovely children. It is a great joy to see you all have been well.”
The bow their heads at his words and, at the synchronised raise, Sanemi speaks, Much to Nezuko's Surprise.
“It is a Great Enlightenment to us To see you are in Good Health and condition as well, Master. We trust that everything is well with Mistress as well.”
“You are correct, My child. All is well as can be. Although, it has come to my attention that we have a youngling amongst us.” He says as His Eyes track to find Nezuko. Kanae then speaks. “Yes master. Nezuko Kamado and Fellow Selection Candidates were Filed in this morning.” He Hums in understanding and Seems to smile as he regards Nezuko once more. “But Young Kamado stems a special case to us, doesn't she?” Kanae Nods affirmatively. “Yes Master. She's the Candidate Reported to Have Kin Favoured Under an Unidentified Master’s Wing.” Kagaya Seems pleased at her words. “Yes, I personally requested that The Identity of Their Trainer be obscured.” Kanae’s surprise shows at his words but she crouches back down and bows her head. Appearing understanding. “Yes master.”
Kagaya speaks again as they look at him expectantly now. “It Came as a surprise to me as well, My children. The revelation that a Girl brought a Demon Into the Butterfly Valley. Her Big Brother, as was reported and the sincerely Cherished Students of The Former Water Pillar, Sakonji Urokodaki.”
Everyone's eyes widen at those words and, Sanemi raises his Head to gawk at their master. “Wh-what are you saying master? This thing trained under the wing of One of our Own!?” - Iguro adds “And we Dared to keep it around?” They're abrupt outbursts are Put down as Kagaya Raises his hand, prompting them to lower their heads and hold their tongues.
“at ease, My children. For it isn't anything but..a miracle dare I say that We've been graced with something like this. But for those of you who are yet to realise. There's more to these Two Than Even The Organisation’s Very history entirely. Please Observe.” Now Looking over at Giyuu. The water Hashira Nods at Kagaya before approaching a Large Crate Beared in chains Stationed in the Clearance between the Pillars and Their Master. It Takes a single whip of His Nichirin Katana to slash it Open and Reveal A Demon Laid down in a foetal Position.
An audible gasp from Mitsuri as she Takes in the Demon's form and The Pillars Visibly Tense up as They See it but as Nezuko Shouts “XENON!” attempting to get to her Brother, Sanemi Grits his Teeth and says, crossing his Arms.
Sanemi: Tch. Suns Out and bright. Let the Damn thing burn.
As Zabi Holds Nezuko In place, Much to her disapproval, The Pillars watch, awaiting for the Demon's skin to Burn away.
…until it doesn't. - Xenon Lays Still, with a steady pace of breathing and Completely Intact, Hollow flesh.
“You've gotta be fucking kidding me.” Sanemi says in disbelief as all Pillars look down at the demon with Open jaws.
“This isn't real.” Zabi Says as He watches with eyes wide in actual horror and shock. Manga just as caught off guard as he Watches the Demon Remain completely unscathed. In the sun.
Shinobu has a hand over her mouth as she looks on in stunned silence. Kanae no worse for wear as Only Gyoumei says one thing. Tears trickling down his face in usual synchrony. “Impossible…”
To be continued