Tanjiro, witnessing their playful banter, was shocked. They were flirting in public! Had they actually fallen for each other?
Before Tanjiro could process this, Ryuji activated Form Thirteen, Real Judgment.
The moment Ryuji's hand neared his hilt, Shinobu, thinking he was about to kill her, reacted instantly, leaping back to create distance.
However, her evasion was useless; within the attack range, Judgment was unavoidable.
Dense sword energy surrounded Shinobu. It was gentle yet powerful enough to shred her clothes.
In a second, her clothes were torn, revealing her skin to Ryuji and the {Hidden} division members.
Ryuji showed mercy, preventing her complete nudity. He wasn't afraid to, but with so many people present, he wasn't willing to risk the consequences of providing an unexpected show for the members.
If it were just the two of them, Ryuji would have left her completely naked. After all, he wouldn't want to shortchange himself.
Ryuji's control was perfect; the sword energy only shredded her clothes, not harming her. His mastery of Breathing Techniques allowed for such precise manipulation.
Shinobu, unaware of his sword energy attack and its inevitability, instinctively covered herself.
Despite this, Tanjiro, behind Shinobu, had a clear view of her exposed back.
Though he shyly averted his gaze, the fleeting image was seared into his memory.
Shinobu hadn't expected Ryuji to turn the tables on her. Her plan had backfired spectacularly; a Hashira, humiliated in front of many members.
This would ruin her reputation and become a favorite gossip topic among the Demon Slayers.
Shinobu was furious and wanted to kill Ryuji.
"RYUJI!!!!!!!!!"
Her roar echoed through the clearing.
The Shinazugawa brothers, approaching Ryuji, froze. Time seemed to stop; everyone's gaze was fixed on Shinobu.
Having unleashed her fury, Shinobu drew her Nichirin Blade. Seeing this, Ryuji said, "If you don't want to become a nude model, come on! When you leaned in, you should have known it wasn't just you who could play games!"
Shinobu froze. She knew Ryuji could do it, and she wasn't confident she could kill him.
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