Meanwhile, Nezuko, having escaped with Zenitsu's help, quickly reached the outside of the villa. Since Ryuji was already outside, Nezuko easily found him by his scent.
Ryuji immediately noticed Nezuko running from the villa. Seeing only Nezuko emerge, he found it quite strange.
Ryuji got up and approached her. Upon reaching him, Nezuko immediately grabbed his hand and pulled him towards the villa.
Ryuji didn't ask any questions, deciding to first see what was happening inside with Nezuko.
Even if he had asked, Nezuko wouldn't have been able to answer. Since becoming a {demon}, Nezuko hadn't spoken a word.
Ryuji wasn't sure why; most of the {demons} he'd encountered could speak.
Nezuko quickly led Ryuji to where Zenitsu was.
Before they got close, Ryuji saw Tanjiro fighting Inosuke. Seeing the two fighting, Ryuji showed no inclination to intervene.
Nezuko, upon seeing her brother fighting Inosuke, instinctively wanted to help, but Ryuji quickly grabbed her, saying, "Nezuko, boys' fights are not for girls to interfere in!"
Nezuko seemed to understand and immediately calmed down.
Zenitsu quickly spotted Ryuji and Nezuko arriving together. Instantly, Zenitsu, like a wronged child, ran towards Ryuji.
"Ryuji-senpai, you're finally here! Quickly, go help Tanjiro teach that boar a lesson! He beat me up terribly!" Zenitsu immediately hugged Ryuji's leg, launching into a torrent of complaints.
Ryuji noticed the lingering blood on Zenitsu's lips, understanding that Inosuke hadn't held back. However, Ryuji still showed no intention of intervening; this was a matter between Tanjiro and Inosuke, a bond Ryuji absolutely couldn't interfere with.
"Tanjiro is more than capable! If I intervene, it becomes two against one, which would damage my reputation," Ryuji offered as a reason for refusing Zenitsu's request for help.
Hearing this, Zenitsu didn't press further, releasing Ryuji and pathetically throwing himself towards Nezuko, complaining with a whimper, "Nezuko, I was beaten up so badly protecting you! Are you moved by my heroic actions?"
Nezuko, sensing Zenitsu's need for comfort, began to gently stroke his head.
Zenitsu felt himself floating, transforming into a cat-like creature, rubbing against Nezuko's hand.
"So comfortable~ Nezuko's hands are so smooth!" Zenitsu thought to himself contentedly.
Ryuji naturally didn't stop Zenitsu from getting close to Nezuko. After all, he was essentially the matchmaker; to prevent their budding relationship would be contradictory.
Just as Tanjiro and Inosuke stood facing each other, Tanjiro, upon seeing Ryuji arrive, happily turned his head and called out, "Ryuji-senpai!"
Seizing this opportunity, Inosuke landed a swift punch to Tanjiro's face, sending Tanjiro spinning around from the force of the blow.
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