Fairy Tail: Igneel's eldest son in Anime Multiverse Chapter 495 495: The Polite Shinobu Sensui

When a mindless C-class demon burst into Charles's campsite, he instantly knew it was time to pack up and leave.

Charles actually spotted a major weakness in Sensui's strategy.

True enough, A-class and S-class demons possess the might to unleash catastrophes that could eradicate all of humanity, yet such powerful beings aren't always eager to invade the Human World.

The Demon World resembles no mere barrier-trapped jail; rather, it spans an immense realm. High-tier demons thrive there comfortably and tend to scorn the Human World entirely.

Consider Hiei as an illustration—he holds zero fondness for the Human World and yearns constantly to head back to the Demon World.

Moreover, elite demons within the Demon World have long figured out methods to circumvent the barrier; one could argue the seal itself never truly blocked their path into the Human World.

Stated differently, long ago, the Human and Demon Worlds existed as a single entity.

The duration of their division likely amounts to but a sliver of that ancient period, during which humanity survived unscathed. Thus, the idea that unlocking a portal would doom mankind simply fails to hold water.

In the worst case, it might wreak heavy havoc upon the Human World—though not owing to the mighty demons.

Great demons possess too much dignity to descend into mindless killing sprees against helpless mortals.

By contrast, the real threat to humankind lies in those low-rank demons driven solely by primal urges, much like the intruder that stormed Charles's camp.

Thus, Charles and Stella hurried forth, exterminating every demon they encountered en route.

Upon arriving at Devil's Cave, the pair sensed unusual energies pulsing from its depths.

There, they bumped into Genkai and her companions stationed just outside the entrance.

Genkai's face lit up with delight at Charles's arrival, assuming he'd come to thwart Sensui's attempt to tear open the Demon World portal.

Charles got the full rundown from Genkai on recent events.

Through hints from Koenma, Yusuke Urameshi's team had uncovered the secret of Devil's Cave.

However, Sensui's forces moved faster. Leading the charge were Doctor Minoru Kamiya and Seaman Kiyoshi Mitarai.

Yusuke's crew unwittingly fell right into their ambush. Though they triumphed over the pair, Sensui swooped in afterward and snatched Kuwabara away.

In the midst of combat, Kuwabara detected Mitarai's suffering and rescued him while wounded himself, which convinced Mitarai to join Yusuke in halting Sensui.

Guided by Mitarai, Yusuke's squad ventured into Devil's Cave to free Kuwabara.

Unsure about the envoys' strengths, they chose to send in only the strongest fighters.

Once they overcame the foe known as Game Master, Tsukihito Amanuma, the rest pulled back from the cavern.

Sensui appeared to follow the typical antagonist tactic, dispatching his minions sequentially against Yusuke and company.

Having absorbed the details, Charles dashed ahead without delay, plunging into the cave alongside Stella.

True to Mitarai's description, Devil's Cave inside formed a sprawling, labyrinthine natural puzzle.

Luckily, Kurama had planted luminous Demon World flora as guides during Yusuke's prior passage, saving Charles from aimless wandering.

Although those glowing markers faded further inside, Charles had pinpointed the Demon World Tunnel's exact spot.

Illuminated by a mysterious glow, the cavern's innermost chamber shone vividly, letting Charles witness Sensui thrashing Yusuke upon entry.

To be exact, it was Shi, among Sensui's seven personas, doing the beating. The true Shinobu Sensui must surpass him in power; otherwise, Yusuke couldn't hold his own so evenly.

On reflection, Charles recalled that Sensui's previous visit featured not the mind-control expert Shi, but the Shinobu Sensui persona.

In the canon storyline, that alter ego emerges only at the climax; evidently, he dreaded any fight where lesser personalities couldn't even escape.

Catching sight of Charles's abrupt entrance, Sensui seamlessly shifted to his Shinobu Sensui form.

In such a tense instant, with Charles materializing unexpectedly, Sensui naturally assumed he aimed to block his plans.

Oddly, Yusuke wore a scowl too, seeming annoyed by Charles's arrival as a formidable ally.

Charles understood Yusuke's mindset perfectly—he loathed having his foe snatched once more, echoing the Dark Tournament.

Charles eyed a strange, shriveled tree nearby, obviously alien to the Human World; Toguro the Elder's wild energy throbbed within it.

This had to be Gourmet, otherwise known as Makihara, a Demon World envoy. His unlocked power was Devour, with his territory housed inside himself, enabling consumption of creatures to steal their skills.

Sensui had supplied him with Elder Toguro to devour, yet Toguro's undying essence backfired, rotting Makihara from within.

Kurama pierced his deception, deploying the Sinning Tree to trap him in a death-only illusion. Immortality doomed him to eternal, unending combat.

His own formidable power ironically fueled the unbreakable seal. Charles couldn't suppress a sigh at Elder Toguro's destiny—though considering his character, it fit him perfectly.

No signs of Kurama, Hiei, or Kuwabara; Itsuki vanished too, along with Koenma who'd trailed in later.

Yet the massive humanoid silhouette on the wall evoked Itsuki's power for Charles. Clearly, they'd been pulled into hyperspace.

Charles faced the duo and gestured casually. "I'm just here to watch the show. Do whatever you were doing."

Sensui and Yusuke exchanged glances. Frankly, Charles's offhand remark came off as dismissive.

Suddenly, Charles stamped the ground nearby, igniting a blaze.

Yusuke figured Charles reconsidered, until a shrill cry echoed.

Charles nodded at the humanoid outline on the stone wall. "I said I wouldn't intervene, so behave yourself, okay?"

Sensui recognized Itsuki had manipulated the hyperspace beast Linan, attempting to yank Charles into another dimension to sideline him.

He never anticipated Charles sensing Linan's assault and wounding it.

With soft tones, Sensui remarked, "How surprising. Your flames can burn through space itself? Should I be grateful you're not my enemy?"

Yusuke reacted first, bristling as he yelled, "Hey! What's that supposed to mean? You looking down on me?"

With those words, Yusuke charged ahead, launching a fist.

Soon, Yusuke grasped that Shinobu Sensui dwarfed the Shi he'd battled earlier in every way.

Shi wielded Resshuken, deemed the ultimate close-combat style, which had sorely tested Yusuke.

Yet Sensui unleashed his real prowess upon reverting to his core self. No fancy techniques; he merely seized Yusuke's wrist, broke his arm with sheer, superior force.

Yusuke howled in agony before Sensui smashed him into the floor.

Rising smoothly, Sensui declared, "I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Shinobu Sensui. Pleased to meet you."

What manners!

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