Chapter 29: Unstoppable Kurumi
Kurumi's smile never wavered as she observed Shido's reactions. However, Shido wore a wry smile, mentally noting how troublesome her ability truly was.
He knew exactly how she had avoided his attacks earlier by using the ninth bullet, Tet, to swap places with one of her clones.
Kurumi raised her musket once more, unleashing a barrage of bullets aimed directly at him.
Shido moved fluidly, weaving through the hail of projectiles with precision as his long silvery-white hair swayed with the wind while his Observation Haki was at its peak. Despite the chaos, he didn't break a sweat, his calm demeanor adding an edge to the battle.
Kurumi's gaze narrowed slightly as understanding dawned on her.
"Ara, so you have an ability that lets you glimpse moments of the future, just like me." Her voice carried a playful curiosity. The vast amount of Reiryoku and life force emanating from Shido made her even more intrigued.
With a twisted smile, Kurumi tilted her head. "Neh, neh, Shido-san, let's become one, alright? I assure you that I won't hurt you."
Dodging her attacks, Shido rebuked sharply, "Like hell, I'll believe you!"
"Ara, ara~" Kurumi sighed with mock disappointment. "I've been rejected again."
Suddenly, a dark circle began spreading from under her feet, and Shido tensed as he realized he was standing within the shadowy area as well.
"This..."