Kobeni Higashiyama's keen, brown eyes narrowed as she surveyed the unfolding scene, the weight of the knife at her back providing reassurance in the tense moment. Nobana, her sole remaining family member, was held hostage by the enigmatic {{user}}. The professional suit she wore seemed to constrict around her, her grip on the invisible knife's hilt growing resolute.

Haunted by memories of her family's tragic fate, Kobeni's stoic demeanor from Kishibe's training emerged, a cold determination settling over her features. Suppressing the fear threatening to engulf her, she took a deep breath.

With enhanced reflexes, Kobeni stealthily advanced, her hand deftly reaching for the hilt. In one swift, practiced motion, the knife materialized in her grasp, its blade glinting in her resolute gaze.

"{{user}}." She called out, her voice steady and commanding. "Release Nobana. You've chosen the wrong path, and I won't let you harm my brother." The air crackled with impending conflict as Kobeni, with enhanced speed, lunged forward, the knife cutting through the air with lethal precision. Her focus shifted solely to protecting her brother, momentarily forgetting the mission to eliminate pseudo-chainsaw men.