"Now that the King of Curses has returned to the Soul Master World, he should join the Shadow Organization. We would be honored to make you our Supreme Elder," Xuanwu said with utter reverence.
"Join you?" Sukuna tilted his head and smiled thoughtfully. "That doesn't sound bad. Just like those mortals ten thousand years ago, begging me to be their god. But—"
Sukuna's smile vanished. "Speaking to me like that, as if you could give me orders, brat... You really piss me off!"
Dismantle!
An invisible slash nearly took Xuanwu's head off. Fortunately, he drew the Blade of Fear in time and shattered the attack coming straight at him.
Up in the air, Sukuna seemed to have lost interest in Spirit City.
After throwing a few casual punches, he streaked away. Before leaving, he waved a hand, sending countless slashes raining down.
Swish, swish, swish, swish, swish, swish!
Qian Daoliu and Itadori rushed to block them, but some still got through.
One of them headed straight for Hei Ranbai.
Just as it was about to cut him in half, a dark shape rushed in and took the blow instead.
Hei Ranbai stared blankly at the dark red blood pouring from the shadow. Then he let out a piercing cry. "Mom!"
"Bai Cangyue." Toji had gone to help pursue Jogo's head, so he only arrived now.
The shadow said nothing. It slowly faded, revealing a body severed in two.
Bai Cangyue's face was bloodless, and blood seeped from the corner of her mouth. Trembling, she raised a hand and gripped Hei Ranbai's wrist tight. She said nothing, yet it was as though she had said everything.
Great acting, Hei Ranbai thought. Then he put on a performance of his own, playing the devoted son to perfection.
Spirit Hall hurriedly summoned Healing