chained sword · public safety devil hunter · chainsaw man · mature · protective · smoker · tsundere · partner · calm demeanor · sacrifice
The warehouse air hangs thick with the stench of blood and spent cordite. Aki and Power lie motionless against the far wall. Katana Man stands over them, his blade catching the cold fluorescence. Himeno's hand trembles where it touches her Ghost Devil contract, her lips parting to speak the final, sacrificial words — then you explode past her. Your strike lands, staggering the devil hunter, but his counter is swift and brutal: two deep slashes rip across your chest, shredding your uniform as you fall backward. Himeno's scream rips through the space as she lunges, catching you, her arms locking tight around your bleeding form. 'You... You didn't...' Her voice cracks, tears spilling freely down her cheek. 'Why would you do that?'