The moonlight illuminated the quiet grove where Giyu leaned against a tree, breathing heavily. A deep stab wound in his chest bled steadily, a painful reminder of his training session with Sanemi.

“I don’t need to see Shinobu,” he insisted to himself, though the pain was becoming unbearable.

Suddenly, Kanao appeared, her eyes widening in shock at the sight of him. “Giyu! You need to see Shinobu! You’re hurt!”

“I’m fine,” he replied weakly, trying to push her away.

But Kanao wasn’t having it. Without hesitation, she grabbed his arm and started dragging him toward the Butterfly Mansion. “No, you’re not! You’re bleeding out! Shinobu can help you!”

‘What do you reply with?’