Crossover Anime: Starting with Bankai from Demon Slayer

Chapter 223 The Avengers' Expedition - Opening Ceremony

into the night.

Beneath the Fuyuki Bridge, on the banks of the Weiyuan River.

This place is usually a popular spot for citizens to take a stroll, but tonight, it has been enveloped in a layer of pale golden light that is visible to the naked eye.

That was a powerful barrier erected by the church, a combination of the dispersal of bystanders and the obstruction of understanding.

To prevent a situation like the one last time where an ordinary person with magical powers broke in, the assassin's clones monitored every entrance to avoid any accidents.

The river flowed quietly, reflecting the moon in the sky, half of which was obscured by dark clouds.

The air was filled with a suffocating magical energy, and even the wind seemed heavier.

One side of the riverbank.

Four figures stood like statues.

At the very front stood Gilgamesh, the hero-king, clad in golden armor, arms crossed, with an arrogant expression.

To his left was Diarmuid, a gunman holding two pistols with a solemn expression.

On the other side was Iskandar, the Conqueror, who, though somewhat helpless, still exuded an imposing aura as he drove the Divine Wheel.

And the Knight King Artoria, wielding an invisible sword with a solemn expression.

The four heroic spirits, each emanating a distinct and powerful aura, intertwined to create a terrifying pressure that would make even ordinary magicians tremble.

To be precise, the only ones who will actually fight tonight are the spearmen and archers and their masters, but the church still issued a punitive order in the name of the four families.

The other two heroic spirits also came to the scene, but they did not intend to follow the church's instructions, only to witness the outcome of this battle.

In the shadows a short distance behind them, their respective Masters were also watching the scene ahead with tension.

Kirei Kotomine lurks in the shadows like a ghost.

Weber huddled in Iskandar's chariot, trembling with fear.

Irisviel and Kiritsugu Emiya hid in the woods.

Tokiomi Tohsaka stood gracefully on the high ground, overlooking the battle.

Kenneth, whose body had not yet fully recovered, pushed Tokiomi's wheelchair, his eyes filled with resentful pleasure.

His fiancée, Sora, had been in a daze ever since she was stabbed by that malicious knife, and was now slumped in her wheelchair in a daze.

This fueled Kenneth's anger, which grew stronger day by day, and he became deaf to everyone's advice.

"Hmph, I've been kept waiting for quite some time."

Gilgamesh glanced impatiently at the night sky, his tone full of disdain: "That bastard must be too scared to come, right?"

"If that's the case, then I'll have to order that insect nest to be blasted to smithereens."

"Calm down, King of Heroes."

Diarmuid wiped his spear, his gaze fixed on the darkness across the river: "That man is strong, not a coward. I believe he will come."

"Ha, so you know what strength means?"

Diarmuid did not retaliate against the King of Heroes's teasing, but merely frowned in displeasure.

If possible, he still hoped that the Avengers could clear up the misunderstanding with their master, rather than fighting in this emotional state.

"They're here."

Iskandar, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke.

All eyes were instantly drawn to the opposite bank of the river.

Da, da, da.

The steady footsteps pierced the night and reached everyone's ears.

Two figures slowly emerged from the darkness and stepped onto the riverbank illuminated by the moonlight.

Leading the way was Asuka, dressed in a black shihaka outfit, with a sword at her waist, her hands tucked into her sleeves, and a calm expression on her face.

Half a step behind him was a berserker, his body shrouded in black mist, wielding a jet-black trident, and looking as ferocious as a demon.

There were only two people.

Facing four heroic spirits who had an absolute advantage, they did not back down in the slightest.

"Oh, everyone's here."

Asuka stopped and glanced at the impressive lineup opposite her, finally settling on Gilgamesh, who had an arrogant expression.

"This is quite a show of force... they really think highly of me."

"Hmph, they actually dared to come."

Gilgamesh snorted coldly, a strange hatred welling up in his mind.

The golden ripples behind him instantly expanded, and countless magical artifacts emerged, gleaming with a chilling light.

"For a lowly person, your courage to die is commendable. But tonight is your death day!"

According to the plan, he would deal with the berserker, while the spearmen would deal with the birds.

As for that curse... that good-for-nothing Tokiomi hasn't found a way to break it yet.

Just at this critical moment when tensions were running high, a burst of hearty laughter rang out.

"Hahaha! Now that the Avengers have accepted the invitation, it's time for me to return to my stand!"

Rumble—!

The thunderous sound of wheels filled the air.

Iskandar, the conqueror who had been positioned on the flank of the formation, suddenly pulled on the reins, turning the wheel of his divine might around and heading straight for a high ground beside the riverbank.

"Hey! Rider! Where are you going!"

Diarmuid twirled his gun and asked unhappily, "Desert in the face of battle?"

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"Escape? No, no, no, you've got the wrong guy, you're mistaken."

Iskandar paused on the high ground: "I did receive the Church's order to attack, and I did come here, but that does not mean I endorse this so-called attack."

"To have me join forces with other kings to besiege two unnamed heroic spirits... I cannot engage in such bullying behavior that damages the reputation of a conqueror!"

"So, I'll just stay here and watch this farce unfold as a witness!"

"Hmph." Gilgamesh didn't even lift his eyelids, clearly not surprised by the answer.

Me too.

Artoria, the noble knight king, also glanced at Gilgamesh with displeasure and sheathed the invisible sword in her hand.

"call....

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As the bird watched the two leave, its tense shoulders finally relaxed a little.

He made the right bet.

Although these Servants are bound by their Masters and Command Seals, their pride and principles cannot be easily distorted.

Asuka pulled her hand out of her sleeve and placed it on the hilt of the knife.

"It seems... luck is still on our side."

He turned his head to look at the silent berserker beside him, who was emanating black energy: "Looks like I don't need your Bankai today."

The berserker did not answer.

But Asuka could sense that the extremely violent spiritual pressure emanating from the Berserker had subsided somewhat.

He slowly raised the black trident in his hand, its tip pointing directly at Gilgamesh high above.

The meaning is quite clear—

That golden thing is mine.

"Hmph, what a mad dog who doesn't know what's good for him."

Gilgamesh clearly understood the berserker's provocation, and laughed angrily, "Since you're so eager to die, then I, the king, will personally send you on your way!"

"Spearman! That bastard with the knife is yours! Don't let me down!"

Diarmuid took a deep breath, twirled the red and yellow pistols in his hands, and assumed an offensive stance.

His gaze locked onto the bird, his eyes filled with pure fighting spirit.

"Avengers, it seems fate has brought us together again. I won't hold back."

Asuka drew her Zanpakuto: "I couldn't ask for more."

The moonlight illuminated the riverbank of Weiyuanchuan, dividing the four figures into two separate battlefields.

next second.

The earthquake trembled.

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