Shinobu Kocho had barely escaped death and had yet to catch her breath when the world was stained crimson.
She wiped the blood from her face in a daze, then looked at Tetsu no Sosuke's face, as pale as a sheet of paper. For a moment, she had no idea what to say.
The battle began again.
Tetsu no Sosuke's knees weakened, and his entire weight rested on Shinobu Kocho.
Shinobu Kocho held him in a daze.
Her mind began replaying everything that had just happened...
"What on earth did you do?"
She murmured the question, but Tetsu no Sosuke's breathing was already barely perceptible.
At this point in the battle, he was truly on the verge of burning himself out.
"It's all right... rest. You've done everything you could... we'll bring all of this to an end for you."
Shinobu Kocho fought back the tears welling in her eyes, but ultimately could not hold them in.
A large, rough hand swept across her face, scraping painfully against her skin.
She froze in surprise, then heard Tetsu no Sosuke say with a smile, "I'm not dead yet... that bastard is still alive. How could I stop here? No matter what, no matter how tired I am, I have to hold on... until I wipe him out!!"
Chapter 258: Powerful Reinforcements!
Flashing blades, spraying blood, severed arms and limbs flying through the air!
The bloody battle raged on!
Tetsu no Sosuke pushed Shinobu Kocho away and forced himself to stand straight.
A roaring filled his head.
He watched the figure surrounded by attackers, his body constantly breaking apart, only to regenerate at astonishing speed.
Conviction alone sustained him, keeping him from retreating, keeping him from falling.
He drew a deep breath. The cool air rushed into his lungs, seeming to clear