"Four-Faced Buddha, quickly deal with them. I want to capture that wretched woman and torment her to death by any means necessary!" Reed said, his anger evident as he picked up the phone and dialed a number.
"Once you see Miyu, bring her back immediately. I want her alive!"
After Shizuka Domoto and Miyu reached the ground using ropes, they hurriedly fled in one direction.
"I observed when I came in; there are fewer guards from the Frank Family. We have a chance to escape," Shizuka Domoto said as he pulled Miyu along, running at full speed.
The guards received Reed's orders and immediately began pursuing Miyu. However, they had to deal with the Death Warriors set up by Shizuka Domoto first before they could chase after Miyu and Shizuka Domoto.
"Shizuka Domoto, I'm really touched that you came to save me, but you should just leave me behind. I can't run fast; I'll only slow you down!" After running for a while, Miyu was exhausted. Her stamina was already low, and after taking a kick from Four-Faced Buddha, she felt even weaker.
"Stop saying foolish things. I told you, even if I die, I won't let you die in front of me!"
"I can't go on anymore. Let me go; there's no need for you to die with me!" Miyu spoke weakly, clearly on the verge of collapsing.
If they continued running like this, Shizuka Domoto would have to carry Miyu.
"I won't let you go; not even in death. The most terrifying thing in this world is living without you, so I won't just sit back and watch you die!" Shizuka Domoto stopped, allowing Miyu a moment to catch her breath.
Sure enough, once they stopped, Miyu nearly collapsed onto the ground. Fortunately, Shizuka Domoto supported her. Her rapid breathing was clearly audible, indicating that she truly could not continue.
Shizuka Domoto didn't want to force Miyu.
"I'm not worth this. Let me go, Shizuka Domoto. You're a good man; I don't want you to die because of me." Miyu tried to resist but couldn't break free from Shizuka Domoto's grip. Feeling both warmth and frustration, she said, "If we don't leave now, we really won't be able to escape!"
At that moment, they were already surrounded on all sides. Four-Faced Buddha could catch up at any time, and the guards from the Frank Family would soon be upon them. Resting for even a minute meant getting closer to death.
However, Shizuka Domoto remained calm. Since he had come this far, he had no intention of returning alive. If he couldn't save Miyu, then he would die alongside her. If they couldn't be together in life, they could at least be together in death!
"Well, if you can't escape, then let's not. I'll stay with you and walk through this difficult journey together." Shizuka Domoto chuckled foolishly, holding Miyu's hand tightly, as if they were glued together.
"You really are an idiot. Why are you being so good to me? Am I really worth this, a wilted flower like me?" Miyu's eyes brimmed with tears of gratitude. At that moment, she felt no fear, only deep emotion. It was only when she was on the brink of death that she truly understood this missed love.
Shizuka Domoto smiled gently, reaching out to wipe away her tears. He leaned in to lightly kiss them away and said, "I love you, and that's what makes it worthwhile. No matter who you are, all I know is that you are my greatest love in this life. Even in death, I will never let go of your hand."
"Mm." Miyu smiled through her tears and nodded lightly.
With a man who genuinely loved her by her side, even if life was full of hardships, Miyu felt that her life was not in vain. Even with death looming before her, all that remained in her heart at this moment was gratitude.
"Where are they!"
"Catch them! The clan leader has ordered to leave one alive!"
"Don't let them escape!"
The pursuers were closing in; the guards of the Frank Family surrounded them from all sides.
"Stay close to me. As long as we have breath left, we have a chance to get out!" Shizuka Domoto intertwined his fingers with Miyu's and drew his katana from behind him. Facing the enemies, he showed no fear.
Kill! Kill! Kill!
Carve a bloody path!
This thought consumed Shizuka Domoto's mind.
As long as he was alive, he could not let Miyu die!
Shizuka Domoto's swordsmanship may not be as fierce as Yamamoto Kyouka's, but he is still a skilled swordsman. Even the well-trained retired Special Forces from the Frank Family would pay a price if they tried to capture Shizuka Domoto alive with military batons.
Before long, two more souls fell under Shizuka Domoto's blade.
However, there were too many opponents, and Shizuka Domoto took quite a few hits himself. As for Miyu, there were many times when Shizuka Domoto used his body to shield him.
If it weren't for Miyu, Shizuka Domoto could have held out a bit longer on his own, but now with Miyu as a burden, he simply couldn't last much longer.
Those Special Forces were elite soldiers trained in hand-to-hand combat, skilled at subduing enemies. They took turns wearing down Shizuka Domoto's stamina and then targeted his joints to bring him down.
Quickly, with his fierce swordsmanship, Shizuka Domoto claimed several more lives, but his joints began to ache, and his body felt like it was falling apart. Coupled with the overwhelming numbers of the enemy, his stamina was nearly depleted.
"Ah!" Just when Shizuka Domoto let his guard down, a Special Forces soldier struck him violently on the head from behind with a baton, causing him to kneel on the ground.
"Are you okay?" Miyu supported Shizuka Domoto and asked with concern.
Shizuka Domoto's vision blurred slightly as he shook his head and said, "I'm fine, I can still hold on... As long as I have breath left, we still have a chance to fight our way out. Even if I die, as long as I'm with you, I feel satisfied."
"You’re really foolish; it's not worth it for me..."
Just as Miyu spoke, another Special Forces soldier raised his baton to strike at Miyu from behind.
"Watch out!" Shizuka Domoto was alarmed and immediately shielded Miyu with his own back.
The baton struck heavily against his back, and a sweet taste rose in Shizuka Domoto's mouth as he coughed up blood: "Ah!"
The blood sprayed onto Miyu's back like a blooming cherry blossom.
With that strike, Shizuka Domoto fell to the ground.
Miyu rushed to Shizuka Domoto, tears streaming down her face: "Are you... are you okay?"
"I'm fine!" Shizuka Domoto forced a smile and said, "I'm sorry, it seems I can't save you..."
"No need to say sorry. At this moment, just the fact that you came to save me makes me feel content," Miyu smiled back at him and said, "You said it yourself, even if we die, we will die together!"
The two held tightly onto each other's hands, ready to face death.
At that moment, the sound of an engine echoed across the sky.
Suddenly, two headlights flashed by and crashed into the crowd, scattering Reed's subordinates. The car skidded to a stop beside Miyu.
"Mu Cuiyan..." Miyu looked at the vehicle and saw who was inside.
Mu Cuiyan had actually come back!
The back door of the car opened, and out stepped Yamamoto Kyouka.
"What are you waiting for? Get in! I'll handle things here!" Yamamoto Kyouka drew two katanas, standing like a Killing God beside Miyu and said, "This time, I've repaid your favor. I owe you nothing now."
Miyu nodded through her tears and immediately helped Shizuka Domoto into the car.
Seeing Miyu trying to escape, the others quickly surrounded them.
"Go!" Yamamoto Kyouka shouted fiercely. As she moved, her dual blades unleashed a fierce technique that drove back a group of retired Special Forces members attempting to swarm them.
Mu Cuiyan did not hesitate and immediately stepped on the gas, charging forward.
She was extremely familiar with the Frank Family estate and knew exactly where the safe exit was. Taking advantage of the guards' momentary surprise, she had to rush out as quickly as possible!
On the other side, Yamamoto Kyouka's sudden appearance caused a headache for the retired Special Forces members. Yamamoto Kyouka was already skilled with a blade, and every move was deadly. What did they have at that moment?
Iron rods!
While a single strike from her could take a life, their blows would only inflict serious injury at best. Moreover, Yamamoto Kyouka moved with the agility of a monkey, making it nearly impossible to hit her!
"A bunch of useless fools, unable to catch a few people?" Four-Faced Buddha arrived and, upon seeing Yamamoto Kyouka, his eyes showed a hint of astonishment. They quickly narrowed into a dangerous arc as he said, "Yamamoto Kyouka, I didn't expect to see you still alive!"
"Four-Faced Buddha, I didn't expect to meet you here," Yamamoto Kyouka replied with a hint of disdain at the corner of her mouth. "It seems tonight you are going to act as Reed's lapdog for money."
"No, my relationship with Reed is one of trade, not servitude," Four-Faced Buddha said calmly with a smile. "Everyone step aside; I want to see just how formidable your swordsmanship really is!"
The Frank Family members immediately dispersed, forming a circle around Yamamoto Kyouka and Four-Faced Buddha.
"Oh? You think you can use that short curved blade against me?" Yamamoto Kyouka's eyes were filled with killing intent as she swung her Katana. "The price of arrogance is paid with life, Four-Faced Buddha. If you underestimate me, you're gravely mistaken."
"I'm not arrogant nor do I underestimate you. This curved blade is my weapon of war; I have lost count of how many souls have fallen under it. Yamamoto Kyouka, using it against you is a sign of respect!" Four-Faced Buddha shook his head slightly.
Yamamoto Kyouka nodded in understanding and said, "Good, then let's see who will become the next soul under the blade!"
"Then let's see!" Four-Faced Buddha took the initiative and rushed towards Yamamoto Kyouka, swiftly slashing his curved blade toward her cheek.
Yamamoto Kyouka blocked with her sword and then swung another Katana back at Four-Faced Buddha's shoulder.
"Not bad, but unfortunately, you can't escape my eyes." The Four-Faced Buddha moved swiftly to dodge an attack, while the curved blade in his hand shot through the air like a meteor, heading straight for Yamamoto Kyouka's heart.
Yamamoto Kyouka's sword was fierce, while the Four-Faced Buddha's blade was agile. The strength of these two could be considered evenly matched; however, if this continued, the Four-Faced Buddha would eventually be defeated by Yamamoto Kyouka.
Even if the Four-Faced Buddha's blade was incredibly nimble, it couldn't inflict any harm on Yamamoto Kyouka. Yet, Yamamoto Kyouka had nearly wounded the Four-Faced Buddha several times, indicating that the Four-Faced Buddha was struggling too much against Yamamoto Kyouka.
"It's getting late; I'll play with you until here tonight, Four-Faced Buddha. Until we meet again." A hint of delight appeared at the corner of Yamamoto Kyouka's mouth as he launched a frenzied attack on the Four-Faced Buddha with both swords.
Countless figures of ninjas immediately appeared around the Four-Faced Buddha, while Yamamoto Kyouka charged to one side.
"Quickly stop him!" The Four-Faced Buddha exclaimed in shock.
Facing the dense crowd of enemies, Yamamoto Kyouka showed no fear. He drew his last remaining sword with his right hand, wielding two blades in his right and one in his left. His right hand spun like a whirlwind, preventing enemies from getting close, while his left-hand blade unleashed a spray of blood.
His steps were unstoppable!
Yamamoto Kyouka moved as if in an uninhabited realm, quickly carving out a bloody path. No matter how many enemies were behind him, it didn't matter; with his speed and the assistance of countless Death Warriors ninjas, the Four-Faced Buddha was powerless to stop him.
"Damn it! How could he escape!" The Four-Faced Buddha watched as Yamamoto Kyouka disappeared from view, his anger nearly causing him to explode. With so many people around, they still couldn't hold back Yamamoto Kyouka!
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