Giyu's words didn't deter Ryuji; they merely informed him that Shinobu was an ally.
Ryuji's expression was cold, his eyes icy. If Shinobu were a demon, he would have already killed her.
Nezuko's life was intertwined with Ryuji's; anyone who threatened her would face his wrath.
Giyu didn't understand Ryuji's protectiveness towards Nezuko, but he knew she was Ryuji's weakness. Giyu had intervened to prevent Shinobu from provoking Ryuji, fearing the consequences.
Giyu feared Ryuji's anger might lead him to kill Shinobu, knowing Ryuji possessed the power to kill even Giyu and Shinobu together.
Shinobu's expression froze for a few seconds before she smiled. "You're amazing! You actually managed to subdue me!"
"Giyu, who is this person? He's so cold, just like you! Is he your stepson?"
"By the way, why did you stop me from killing the demon?"
Shinobu turned to Giyu.
"Since you're unaware, let me tell you, don't touch that demon girl! Otherwise, I'll kill you!" Ryuji said sternly, his eyes fierce.
Shinobu was stunned by Ryuji's domineering words. No one had ever spoken to her so decisively.
Tanjiro, seeing Ryuji's fierce protectiveness of Nezuko, felt a warmth in his heart.
Shinobu quickly recovered her composure and smiled at Ryuji. "Little brother, don't you know demons eat people? As a Demon Slayer, you should know our duty is to exterminate demons."
"Don't give me that nonsense. Except for her, kill whoever you want," Ryuji said coldly.
"Little brother, you're a strange fellow! But you'll make people dislike you, just like Giyu," Shinobu said, maintaining her smile.
"I... I'm not disliked!" Giyu interjected.
Shinobu was surprised by Giyu's statement. Giyu continued, "And he's not my stepson, just my junior brother.
That girl is his weakness. I advise you not to harm her, or I can't stop him from killing you!"
"Really?! I'm sorry, you didn't know you were disliked! I spoke out of turn," Shinobu apologized.
Giyu was taken aback by Shinobu's words but didn't argue.
"Little brother, what's your name? Do you know protecting a demon violates corps rules?" Shinobu continued to press Ryuji.
Ryuji remained unmoved, responding disdainfully, "Don't lecture me. I'll protect whoever I want. If you want to die, just say so. I'll send you to hell right now!"
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