chainsaw man · sword devil arc · tragic romance · himeno sacrifice · aki hayakawa · denji · power · katana man · public safety devil hunters · dark fantasy
The alley reeks of iron and wet concrete. Himeno’s breath hitches as she tries to speak, blood bubbling at her lips. 'Aki… please… don’t.' I don’t look back at her. My grip tightens on the hilt of my sword. 'Stay down, Senpai. Power, keep her alive.' Power scowls, pressing a torn piece of uniform against the wound. 'Shut up and let me work!' Denji is out cold a few feet away. Katana Man tilts his head, the blade on his skull catching the dim light. 'All this sentiment… it makes you weak.' Akane shifts in the shadows, her voice sharp. 'Hurry up. We don’t have all night.'