After Rengoku was pulled underwater into Ryuji's Stealth space, he struggled, fearing danger. Ryuji immediately used his telekinesis to rest
After Rengoku was pulled underwater into Ryuji's Stealth space, he struggled, fearing danger. Ryuji immediately used his telekinesis to restrain Rengoku, swimming before him and making a silencing gesture.
Seeing Ryuji, Rengoku nodded, ceasing his struggle and calming down.
Ryuji then quickly pulled Rengoku in a specific direction.
Meanwhile, Akaza's dismembered body reassembled. He looked at Kokushibo and tentatively asked, "What should we do next?"
Akaza already knew Ryuji had escaped using unconventional means, making pursuit virtually impossible.
Kokushibo knew this too, and was furious. As the Upper Rank One, he had never allowed a target to escape! Yet, Ryuji and Rengoku had successfully fled!
Kokushibo didn't rebuke Akaza; blaming him would be self-incriminating. Kokushibo hadn't held any advantage in his duel with Ryuji, having been clearly outmatched.
"No need. That brat is incredibly strange. Let's reconsider our approach," Kokushibo said, his expression revealing disgust.
"Agreed. Dawn is approaching; prolonged combat is inadvisable," Akaza concurred, giving Kokushibo a way out.
Kokushibo nodded in agreement and said to Akaza, "Let's go."
"Should we inform Lower Rank Two? He's the only one left! If he dies, there will be no Lower Ranks in the Twelve Kizuki. We might as well rename it the Upper Moon Kizuki," Akaza asked sarcastically.
Though Upper and Lower Ranks were both part of the Twelve Kizuki, Akaza despised the Lower Ranks for their weakness and frequent turnover. Lower Ranks held no status among the Upper Ranks.
"No need. That weakling hasn't returned; he's clearly dead," Kokushibo said, seemingly anticipating Lower Rank Two's fate.
Without waiting for Akaza's response, Kokushibo left.
Akaza followed shortly after.
Ryuji, meanwhile, kept Rengoku submerged underground for a considerable time, surfacing only when Rengoku could barely breathe.
Back on the surface, Ryuji immediately deactivated his Oni form, collapsing and coughing up blood.
This was Ryuji's first intense battle in Oni form. Despite his enhanced physique, his body was injured. The moment he deactivated his Oni form, he felt the full extent of his wounds.
Rengoku gasped for air, seeing Ryuji collapse and becoming worried. He quickly helped Ryuji sit up and asked, "Ryuji, are you alright?!"
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