Reborn of The Mercenary: [Toji Fushiguro x Highschool DxD]

Chapter 6: The Fallen Angel

Evening, Kuoh Town Park

The evening air was cool and crisp as Toji Fushiguro walked through the park, taking a shortcut on his way home. The soft glow of the street lamps cast long shadows on the path, creating an eerie, almost otherworldly atmosphere. Despite the tranquility, Toji's senses were on high alert, honed by years of surviving in a dangerous world.

As he walked, Toji couldn't shake the feeling that he was being watched. His instincts were screaming at him to stay vigilant. He subtly reached for the katana hidden in his backpack, ready to draw it at a moment's notice.

Suddenly, a figure appeared on the path ahead, blocking Toji's way. The figure was tall and imposing, with dark wings folded behind him-clearly a fallen angel. His eyes gleamed with a sinister light as he approached Toji.

"Are you Toji Fushiguro?" the fallen angel asked, his voice dripping with malice.

Toji stopped, his expression unflinching. "Depends on who's asking."

The fallen angel smirked. "I'm Dohnaseek. I've been sent to find the one who killed Freed Sellzen. Was that you?"

Toji's grip on his katana tightened. "Yeah, it was me. If you already knew, maybe you should consider running."

Dohnaseek laughed, a cruel sound that echoed through the park. "You think you can intimidate me, human? Freed was a fool. I'm not."

Toji's eyes narrowed. "We'll see about that."

Without warning, Dohnaseek lunged at Toji, a spear of light materializing in his hand. Toji dodged to the side, drawing his katana in one fluid motion. The blade gleamed in the moonlight, its strange energy resonating with Toji's own power.

The two clashed with a ferocity that shattered the park's silence. Dohnaseek's attacks were relentless, his spear of light a blur of deadly precision. But Toji was faster, his movements a blend of skill and brute strength. He parried and countered, pushing Dohnaseek back with each strike.

Dohnaseek swung his spear in a wide arc, aiming for Toji's head. Toji ducked just in time, the spear whistling past his ear. He retaliated with a swift upward slash, catching Dohnaseek's arm. Blood sprayed as the katana sliced deep, nearly severing the fallen angel's hand. Dohnaseek hissed in pain, his grip on the spear faltering.

Seizing the opportunity, Toji pressed his advantage. He launched a flurry of attacks, his katana a blur of lethal intent. Dohnaseek managed to parry some of the strikes, but each clash pushed him further back. The fallen angel was skilled, but Toji's relentless assault was overwhelming.

Dohnaseek snarled, flaring his wings and launching himself into the air. He hurled bolts of light at Toji, forcing him to dodge and weave. One of the bolts grazed Toji's shoulder, tearing through his shirt and burning his skin. Another bolt struck him across the forehead, leaving a bloody gash above his eyebrow.

Ignoring the pain, Toji leapt into the air, closing the distance between him and Dohnaseek. He swung his katana with all his strength, slicing through one of Dohnaseek's wings. The fallen angel screamed in agony, crashing to the ground in a heap.

Dohnaseek tried to scramble to his feet, but Toji was already upon him. He kicked the fallen angel's spear away, sending it clattering across the ground. Dohnaseek lashed out with his remaining wing, but Toji caught it, twisting it brutally until he heard a sickening crack.

"You should've run when you had the chance," Toji growled, his voice low and dangerous.

Dohnaseek sneered, blood dripping from his wounds. "You'll pay for killing Freed!"

Toji's response was a swift, brutal slash that severed Dohnaseek's other hand. The fallen angel screamed, staggering back. Toji didn't give him a chance to recover. He pressed the attack, his katana a blur of lethal intent.

In a final, decisive move, Toji disarmed Dohnaseek, sending the fallen angel sprawling to the ground. He grabbed Dohnaseek by the throat, lifting him off the ground with terrifying strength.

"Any last words?" Toji asked, his eyes cold and unfeeling.

Dohnaseek struggled, his eyes wide with fear. "Y-you'll regret this... the others will come for you..."

Toji tightened his grip. "Let them come."

With a swift motion, Toji drove his katana through Dohnaseek's chest, ending the fallen angel's life. He dropped the lifeless body to the ground, the park falling silent once more.

Toji took a moment to catch his breath, wiping the blood from his katana before sheathing it. He knew that killing Dohnaseek would draw more attention, but he didn't care. He was ready for whatever came next.

As he walked away, the echoes of the brutal fight lingered in the air, a reminder of the dark, supernatural world he had become entangled in.