"Nezuko, remember you are human, not a demon! You mustn't harm humans!" Tanjiro's urgent warning to Nezuko cut through the tense silence as she emerged.
The lives of Ryuji, Tanjiro, Giyu Tomioka, and Urokodaki Sakonji now hung precariously in the balance, entirely dependent on Nezuko's choice.
Emerging from the box, Nezuko, after a quick glance at her unfamiliar surroundings, immediately pressed herself close to Ryuji, seeking refuge behind him. From there, she cautiously eyed the menacing Sanemi Shinazugawa across from them.
Sanemi, goading Nezuko, sneered, "Come on! This is rare blood; you don't need to restrain yourself!"
Nezuko remained motionless behind Ryuji, showing no reaction.
Sanemi's frustration grew. He turned to Ryuji, "You brat, move aside! She's not coming near because you're here!"
Seeing Sanemi's continued insistence, Ryuji gently pulled Nezuko forward, instructing her, "Stand before him. Prove you have absolutely no interest in him."
As Nezuko stood before Sanemi, Ryuji remained on high alert, acutely aware of Sanemi's volatile nature and unwilling to risk Sanemi taking advantage of the situation to attack Nezuko.
With Nezuko directly in front of him, Sanemi brought his bleeding hand to the top of her head. The blood flowed down, staining her hair and face.
Sanemi's heart pounded with anticipation. The moment Nezuko reacted, he would have the perfect justification—and the opportunity—to eliminate her.
Nezuko, upon feeling the blood on her hair and face, simply used her sleeve to wipe away the blood, showing no other reaction.
The seconds stretched into minutes. Sanemi's blood continued to drip down Nezuko's face and into her clothing.
Nezuko only occasionally wiped away the blood that threatened to drip into her eyes. Otherwise, she remained completely still.
Ryuji, feigning a yawn to mask his growing impatience, finally spoke, his voice laced with sarcasm. "I say, it's been a while. Have you proven anything? Nezuko seems completely uninterested in you!"
Sanemi, unable to accept defeat, angrily retorted, "It's definitely because you're here; that's why she's not acting!"
Ryuji's eyes flashed cold. "Giving you this chance was already my biggest concession. If you want to die, just say so! I'll send you on your way right now!"
"Sanemi!" Kagaya Ubuyashiki's warning cut through the tension.
Kagaya immediately turned to his daughter, asking softly, "What's the situation?"
Amane Ubuyashiki reported calmly, "Nezuko remained standing before Sanemi. He dripped blood on her, but she remained unmoved, only occasionally wiping the blood from her face."
Kagaya's inquiry revealed the extent of his visual impairment. Even if not completely blind, his vision in the dim light was undoubtedly severely compromised.
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