Watching Retsu Unohana sink into self-doubt, Yuko narrowed her eyes.
She did not agree with Sister Hana's beliefs, even after hearing all that.
Yuko fell silent for a moment. "Sorry for disturbing you."
She gave a slight nod and, without waiting for Retsu Unohana's response, stepped past the tea table and headed for the door.
Should she try her luck with Old Man Yama?
Maybe Old Man Yama wanted to beat her up right now too. Wouldn't that be quite convenient?
She only hoped Sister Hana would not hold a grudge.
With that thought in mind, Yuko was just about to step out the door.
"Wait."
Retsu Unohana's voice came from behind her, and Yuko could hear her rising to her feet.
"Hm? Is there something else?" Yuko stopped but did not turn around. "If I went too far with what I said, then I apologize."
Retsu Unohana's tone was calm. "Didn't you come here to fight me?"
"Yeah, but I'm not interested in dogs that have had their fangs pulled." Yuko still did not look back. "Sorry. I mistook you for a wolf."
That counted as paying Sister Hana back for humiliating her by calling her a dog earlier.
Retsu Unohana's cold voice came from behind her. "Yuko, do you think you can still leave in peace after saying something like that?"
Along with those words came a nearly tangible surge of killing intent.
The air seemed to turn viscous in that instant. Even breathing became difficult, and Yuko's vision was tinged crimson.
Yuko finally moved. She slowly turned around, a curve lifting at the corner of her lips.
"That's a good look. The look of a beast."
The dignified, gentle face of Retsu Unohana was now filled with frenzied killing intent.
"Whether I'm a wolf or a dog,