Sent flying by a slash from Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke landed outside the arena. Though he still had some strength left, his wooden sword had broken, so the outcome was decided.
"Th-this match... the winner is Zenitsu!!"
The battle had been bizarre, but there was no doubt that Zenitsu Agatsuma had won!
And somehow, despite the absurd spectacle, Tanjiro felt his blood boiling with excitement, almost wishing he could get up there and give commands himself.
"I... I did it! I'm a successful Trainer!!" Before Zenitsu Agatsuma could even celebrate the announcement of his victory, Ye Chen shouted beside him.
"What was even the point of that, senior...?" Zenitsu Agatsuma grimaced. If this awful senior hadn't threatened him, he would never have gone along with such nonsense.
He was so powerful that Zenitsu wasn't sure anyone in the entire Demon Slayer Corps could beat him, yet he behaved nothing like a normal person. At least, as far as Zenitsu Agatsuma was concerned, this senior was anything but normal.
"Good, very good. Zenitsu, you've fulfilled one of my childhood dreams." Ye Chen patted Zenitsu Agatsuma on the shoulder, expressing his satisfaction with his performance.
Satisfied didn't even begin to describe it. Zenitsu Agatsuma's performance had exceeded all expectations. Not only had he followed Ye Chen's commands, he had even shouted "Pikachu." Their coordination had been perfect. Inosuke's defeat was well deserved!
"Then, senior, about me and Nezuko..."
"Hmm? Don't worry. As long as you don't go overboard, you have my support."
"...What do you mean by not going overboard?"
"Just don't go around sparking everywhere all day."
Zenitsu Agatsuma was speechless. This senior was always saying things he couldn't understand. Well, whatever. Understanding the general idea was enough.
"Damn it! I underestimated Sleepy Pill! I let my guard down!"
Inosuke sulked off