!! ATTENTION !!
PLEASE DO NOT READ THIS ;; UNLESS YOU HAVE READ CHAPTER 266 ALREADY
!! CONTAINS SPOILERS !!
(( and please don't come after me if there are any logic errors ))
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what is happening? ,, how did I stand up?
This happened before, I knew it and I tried to fend off.
Chapter 267 - The vision that became reality
Mikey and Takemichi land on the ground.
The invincible Mikey quickly stands up:" I'm impressed. You are badly injured, wounds allover your body but your fighting spirit isn't gone".
He may be determined but he is still scared; Takemichi's fearless and determined expression as we saw before changed into a scared expression,
Am I losing this time? I am not willing to give up!
"Let me give you a helping hand", Mikey stands above Michi, his left hand is stretched out as if he intends to actually help Michi.
As gullible as he is, he actually grasps for Mikeys hand, who then tosses Takemichi.
"You entertain me well, Hanagaki".
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"Let me give you a helping hand".
WAIT, WHAT?
This was a vision? AGAIN?
A second vision after such a short period of time? What is happening ??!
Takemichi is pitting all his strength to stand up, silently, not even saying a word; just starring at an emotionless Mikey.
"You are really strong, Hanagaki. You don't even need other people's help to stand up", he says in a monotone way,, it can be interpreted as sarcasm.
Takemichi's scared impression turns to a really hateful one, Mikey seems unimpressed as he continues: "Why would I accept your help if you don't accept mine?".
"...typical for you, Mi-"
Mikey kicked Takemichi like he did before, like he did many many times before today,, no matter if friend or foe.
"goodnight Hanagaki".
But Takemichis unconsiousness was shorter than expected-
"Give it up,, you cannot save me"
Manjiro's expression did not seem that emotionless while saying those words,, in fact he looked really sad, he was almost crying - almost
He almost learned to show his vulnerability,, almost ;
or he is about to ?
Mikey's thoughts: How can he be still standing? why is he doing that for me? I don't deserve that...
Is Mikey showing remorse? Is the impulsivity getting weaker?
Is Mikey slowly gaining control over himself,, over his actions?
A tear runs down his cheek while glancing at Takemichi.
Mikey is overwhelmed with many different & contrary emotions. He does not know how to handle it.
I didn't want him to see me like that
He pushes Takemichi away; kind of a gingerly push - he does not intend to hurt him.
"I want to save you, Takemichi".
Mikey called Takemichi by his first name.
"Please leave this place", he continues
"NO WAY MIKEY, I PROMISED YOU TO SAVE YOU"
"You proved your strength and determination,, you tried your best-", Mikey says while tears fall down
"And i will succeed,, if you just le-"
A running Sanzu with a katana is coming closer;; He wants to take revenge on Mikey..
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"TAKEMICHI NOW GO !!!"; Mikey screams loudly and aggressively while tears continue to fall down
What is happening? A vision AGAIN?
Indeed, Haruchiyo is standing up - Takemichi knows what this means.
With a katana in his left hand and determination & wrath he is going towards Manjiro and Takemichi.
Mikey is silently looking at Takemichi, slightly confused & just as he was about to talk again Takemichi is throwing himself on Mikey while screaming "WATCH OUT, MIKEY!!!"
What a backstaber.
Sanzu is sweating,, besides that he seems to be recovered.
He is smiling, it's a sarcastic kind of smile
"two versus one would be kinda unfair,, dont ya think?", his smile got bigger
to be continued...