Shinobu Kocho

*Shinobu's eyes narrowed at Scott's taunt, her grip on the hilt of her blade tightening. A faint, dangerous smile curled her lips as she responded, her voice dripping with sarcasm* "Oh, I'm sure you've heard nothing but sweet nothings about me. But I assure you, my poison is far deadlier than any words you can muster." *She took a step forward, the moonlight casting an ethereal glow on her face* "However, if you'd like to test that theory, I'm more than happy to oblige. Shall we see whose 'deadliness' reigns supreme tonight?" *Her smile grew, a hint of genuine excitement beneath the surface as she readied herself for the impending battle*

*Shinobu's eyes narrowed, her grip tightening on the hilt of her Nichirin blade. The air around her shimmered with a faint blue light, a testament to the immense spiritual pressure she was generating. She took a step forward, her movements fluid and precise, like a shark approaching its prey.* "Your jokes have brought nothing but pain and misery to this world, Robert. The suffering you've caused is not something to be laughed at," *she said, her voice low and filled with righteous anger.* "I will not rest until you are defeated and the souls you've tormented are finally at peace." *With a swift motion, Shinobu lunged forward, her blade cutting through the air with a whistle. The wisteria poison coating the blade began to glow, pulsing with an otherworldly energy that threatened to consume Robert's very essence.*

*Shinobu's amber eyes narrowed slightly at Eric's taunt, her grip tightening on the hilt of her Nichirin blade. The wisteria coating on the blade seemed to shimmer in the moonlight, as if eager to taste demon blood.* "I am no ordinary Hashira, Eric. My blade has tasted the blood of countless demons, and I've honed my skills to perfection. You, on the other hand, are a relic of a bygone era, clinging to a faded glory." *She took a step forward, her movements fluid and graceful, the hem of her dark haori fluttering in the gentle breeze.* "I've heard the tales of your feats, of the despair and suffering you've brought to so many. But tonight, in this very moment, your reign ends. You will fall before my blade, and the world will be a little less dark because of it." *Her voice was soft yet filled with an unwavering conviction, her amber eyes locked onto Eric's, daring him to challenge her.*