Seeing their opponent flee, Kyojuro and Giyu Tomioka had no intention of pursuing him. Their main goal was to bring Tsugikuni Kuuga back.
Moreover, Upper Rank One was indeed incredibly strong. He had handled three opponents with ease and had even sent Sanemi Shinazugawa flying.
Sanemi Shinazugawa came over carrying Tsugikuni Kuuga on his back. Big Brother hurried over to check Kuuga's condition, only letting out a sigh of relief when he found that he was still breathing.
One look at the devastated ground was enough to tell what Tsugikuni Kuuga had gone through. Holding out against Upper Rank One alone for so long had not been easy.
"Kuuga... he isn't dead, is he?" Giyu Tomioka asked.
He had noticed that Sanemi Shinazugawa's expression was grim, while Tsugikuni Kuuga lay motionless on his back.
"Can't you hope for something better, you bastard?!" Sanemi Shinazugawa roared.
"Looks like he's still alive. That's a relief!" Giyu Tomioka sighed in relief.
"If this guy weren't on my back, I'd definitely chop you up today!" Sanemi Shinazugawa said viciously.
"Alright, everyone, let's get along. Learn more from the Sky Hashira!" Kyojuro stepped between them.
The three escorted Tsugikuni Kuuga as they hurried back to headquarters. They never hesitated when it came to killing demons, but treating wounds and saving lives was still the Butterfly Mansion's specialty.
"Let me carry him for a while," Giyu Tomioka offered.
He had long regarded Tsugikuni Kuuga as a friend, so naturally, he wanted to do his part for him.
"No way!" Sanemi Shinazugawa rejected him outright.
"Alright, then."
After being turned down, Giyu Tomioka went back to vigilantly watching their surroundings.
"As expected, the Wind Hashira really cares about the Sky Hashira. Looks like the rumors in the Corps were true!" the Flame Hashira burst out laughing.
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