Crossover Anime: Starting with Bankai from Demon Slayer

Chapter 265 Fate/zero

The moonlight, like water, poured over the ruins of Liudong Temple, which were now scarred and devastated.

The magical storm that had been looming over Fuyuki City finally subsided, and the night breeze returned to its cool and free state.

"Mr. Asuka!"

Violet cried and threw herself into the bird's arms.

"Thank goodness... Waaah... Everyone's still alive, that's so wonderful..."

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Feibiao patted her head: "It's alright, it's all over."

At that moment, the ground shook.

In the ruins not far away, a stone slab was pushed aside.

Shiba Kaien helped the pale-faced Tohsaka Tokiomi crawl out, covered in dust and dirt.

"Cough cough... I was almost buried alive..." Haiyan spat out a mouthful of dirt and complained.

The bird's eyes lit up, and it walked over.

Haiyan looked up at the flying bird, grinned, and gave him a thumbs up.

"Hey, looks like we won."

"Yes, we won."

Tokiomi gazed at the sky, his expression complex.

That place was once the gateway to the source, but now only a clear night sky remains...

He finally let out a long sigh, looked at the crowd, bowed slightly, and quickly walked down the mountain.

He has found the most valuable thing in this war.

"snort."

Gilgamesh, the King of Heroes, stood with one hand on his hip, watching Tokiomi's departing figure, and let out a disdainful snort.

Golden spiritual particles gathered like stardust, reflecting the proud figure standing tall in the world.

That was a sign that the Servant was about to return to the Throne of Heroes.

Now that the Greater Grail system has collapsed, the supply of magic power to maintain the Servant's presence in the world has also been cut off.

"Foolish people."

He scanned the entire area, and finally the light fell on the bird.

"I admit... you are indeed quite interesting."

"Especially you, Avenger."

He walked step by step, each step causing the pebbles under his feet to automatically move aside.

"Although you were manipulated by others, the fact that you could make me take this seriously... I will remember this."

Asuka leaned on her sword and looked back at him.

"Same here. Hopefully, the bugs that crawled into your body haven't left any lasting health problems. Would you like me to check you out?"

Gilgamesh's eye twitched slightly, but he quickly regained his haughty arrogance.

"Hmph... It's a trivial matter, not worth mentioning."

He turned his head and looked at Artoria.

The King of Knights was kneeling on the ground, one hand on his sword, looking at the Kiritsugu family.

"Artoria..." Kiritsugu raised his head, his voice filled with an unprecedented respect and apology: "Thank you."

This was the first time in the entire war that he had truly looked at this knight-king, and the first time he had sincerely thanked her.

It is not a master's approval of a tool, but a lost person's gratitude to a companion.

Artoria paused for a moment, then a relieved smile appeared on her lips.

"You're welcome, Kiritsugu."

"Although our paths diverged and our beliefs sometimes clashed, in the end... we protected what was most important."

Her body began to radiate a soft golden glow: "It seems it's time for me to leave."

She tidied her disheveled hair, wanting to say something more to Kiritsugu, but was interrupted by Gilgamesh's voice.

"Hey, woman."

Gilgamesh's voice carried a strange seriousness: "Although you rejected me, I should be angry."

"But looking at your stubborn expression..."

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He paused, then smiled with particular pleasure: "I suddenly feel... a woman like you is the one I should conquer."

Artoria suddenly raised her head, a flash of anger in her emerald eyes.

"you""

"Don't worry, we'll definitely meet again."

Gilgamesh waved his hand, interrupting her.

"The world's malice and greed will not disappear just because we have rid ourselves of this filth today; there will always be new ambitious individuals plotting the next war."

"Looking forward to our next meeting, you unromantic beauty."

Gilgamesh did not turn back.

He raised his hand and lightly traced a line in the air with his fingertips.

Golden ripples spread out, and a magnificent treasure vault door slowly emerged.

"And you, Avenger," he suddenly spoke. "If we ever meet again, I will show you what true kingly might is!"

"Live on in humility, with reverence for this king! Hahahaha!"

With that signature arrogant laugh, the oldest king entered the treasure vault.

His body gradually transformed into countless golden particles, flying towards the end of the night sky.

The King of Heroes returns to the Throne of Heroes.

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"...That troublesome guy is finally gone; I thought he was going to cause more trouble."

Asuka breathed a sigh of relief.

If they still have to fight at this point, he really has no other options.

Artoria turned around and looked at Asuka.

Their eyes met.

"The Avengers... no, Asuka."

She only learned the Avenger's name tonight.

Artoria gave a respectful knightly salute.

"Although I still cannot fully condone your methods, I, Artoria Pendragon, will forever remember your strength and integrity."

"Even in darkness, your heart still yearns for the light... You are a powerful knight."

Asuka shook her head: "I just did what I wanted to do."

"However... someone asked me to tell you: after you go back, don't always think about how to change the past or how to fix that destroyed country."

As if relaying someone else's opinion, the bird frowned in confusion as it spoke: "Whether mortal or king, those who are always dwelling on past regrets will not go far."

"Your country has become history, but you still live, whether on the Throne of Heroes or in legend."

"Try living for yourself for once, little girl."

Artoria was stunned.

No one had ever said such a thing to her before.

Everyone expected her to become the perfect queen, to save Britain, but no one ever told her to live for the young girl Artoria.

After a long while, she revealed a smile as bright as the morning sun.

"I will remember your advice... If we are destined to meet again, I hope we can share a drink in a place free from the smoke of war."

The golden light grew increasingly dazzling, and the figure began to become transparent.

She reached out and gently shook hands with the bird.

"Good luck, bird."

"Good luck to you too, Artoria."

The two looked at each other and smiled.

Golden particles of light slowly rose from her body, flying towards the sky like fireflies.

"Master, Irisviel..."

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She looked at Kiritsugu and his wife one last time, her eyes filled with tenderness.

"Please...you must be happy."

"goodbye."

Goodbye, Saber.

Kiritsugu smiled gently, while Irisviel, who was gradually waking up in his arms, nodded gratefully.

Artoria closed her eyes, completely merging into the moonlight and disappearing.

The King of Knights exits the stage.

Silence returned to the world.

Two Servants left the battlefield one after another, leaving only a few surviving humans and...

Two figures still standing in the same spot.

Asuka, and Shiba Kaien.

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...that."

Kamado Sumire cautiously looked at the bird that was still standing there, and then at the berserker uncle next to her who was covering his head and looking bewildered.

"Mr. Asuka... I'm glad you could stay, but..."

"Are you really alright?"

With the Greater Grail destroyed, all Servants should return to the Throne of Heroes.

However, apart from being a little weak, these two people seemed to have no intention of returning.

I hope Mr. Asuka isn't in danger...

Asuka looked down at her palm, clenched her fist, and turned to look at the clueless seagull: "...Maybe it's because we're not Heroic Spirits of this world, and there's no Throne of Heroes to return to."

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"What should I do? I got into a fight without even realizing it, I haven't recovered yet..."

Haiyan scratched her messy black hair: "This isn't the original world, is it? The Holy Grail War and all that, now that I think about it, it seems really far-fetched."

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...It's a long story, it seems we can't go back for now, we need to think of a way..."

He turned around, looked at the worried-looking Sumire Kamado, and helplessly shrugged.

"Since we have nowhere to go... could you let us stay for a few more days? As rent, I can continue to be your coach."

Jin was stunned for a moment, then her eyes reddened, and she suddenly threw herself into Fei Niao's arms.

"Mr. Asuka!! I'm so glad you're alright! Waaaaah..."

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"Hey, don't smear your snot on me..."

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