I Became Spider-Man's Cousin in Anime Crossover

Chapter 359 The scumbag boss is in danger!

Upon hearing this, Riley's brows, hidden behind his mask, furrowed even more deeply.

At such close range, he had already clearly seen the boy's face.

Kamado Tanjiro.

The protagonist of Demon Slayer.

This allowed him to determine which "film set" he had been struck by the strange lightning bolt.

What does Tanjiro mean by saying "We meet again"?

Riley was absolutely certain that this was his first time in this world, which was clearly the main stage of "Demon Slayer," and also the first time he had ever seen this charcoal-selling boy wearing sun-shaped paper earrings.

Could it be...?

Instead of leaving immediately, I traveled through time and "meddled" again?

Or...

Just like in Hei Xiaoyu's universe, there is also a Riley.

In this world, there also exists a parallel universe counterpart of "Rie Parker".

"...We meet again...? You..."

Countless questions flooded Riley's mind instantly, throwing his thoughts, which had just begun to clear, into chaos once again.

He subconsciously repeated Tanjiro's words, trying to find clues from them.

"Tanjiro! Be careful——!!!"

Just then, an anxious shout came from directly above their heads.

Almost at the same time, Riley's spider senses issued an unprecedentedly sharp alarm!

"Whoosh whoosh-!"

Suddenly, the window behind Riley shattered, and a large group of pale-skinned, blood-red, sharp-clawed, and grotesque demons surged out like a tide!

They let out bloodthirsty roars, bared their fangs and claws, and pounced on Riley, who had his back to them and seemed completely unprepared!

"Oh no! The Call of Water..."

Seeing the demon attack, Tanjiro's expression changed drastically. His instincts from years of fighting demons instantly put him into battle mode. He gripped the hilt of his Nichirin Blade tightly with his right hand, ready to draw his sword and meet the sudden, deadly threat.

However, he didn't need to take any action at all.

Just as the first ghost's pale, sharp claws tore through the air and were about to touch Riley's back, a sudden change occurred!

Suddenly, Riley's seemingly ordinary black battle suit began to writhe and boil violently without warning! It was as if a sleeping beast had been awakened in an instant!

"Hiss hiss hiss—!"

The next second, countless sharp spikes gleaming with a cold, black metallic luster burst forth from Riley's center, like a metal storm that suddenly bloomed, shooting out in all directions!

Its speed is comparable to that of a bullet leaving the barrel!

Even more horrifying is that these piercing spikes, after tracing treacherous and deadly paths in the air, each sought its target and precisely pierced the heads, hearts, and other vital organs of the first wave of demons charging forward!

Finally, one on top of another, like a string of candied hawthorns, they skewered all the evil spirits onto the spikes!

"...Phew...This is the power of Mr. Spider-Man..."

Having witnessed firsthand how Riley managed to turn the tables... or, to put it more bluntly, how he single-handedly and violently cleared the area, Tanjiro's mouth dropped open, his jaw almost falling to the ground. His eyes widened in disbelief, filled with unparalleled shock and a hint of instinctive awe for the strong when faced with absolute power.

In contrast to Tanjiro, who was deeply shocked but had already relaxed, Riley frowned slightly.

Based on the artificial intelligence onboard the suit, after a rough scan, Riley was certain that the scattered pieces of demon flesh, after being strangled by the symbiote suit, even though they had been reduced to the size of fingernails, were still writhing and struggling unwillingly. They seemed to contain some tenacious, unclean life force, constantly trying to reassemble.

This abnormal regenerative ability, bordering on immortality, is indeed quite troublesome for ordinary people.

However, Riley, being a time traveler, was well aware of the weaknesses of these evil spirits.

Therefore, the next second, several small objects shaped like light tubes appeared on Riley's shoulder as the symbiote wriggled and changed.

Then, along with the transfer of energy, the lights that suddenly lit up, like stage spotlights, precisely covered all the still-wriggling remains of the evil spirits on the ground with high-intensity artificial ultraviolet rays!

"laugh--!"

In an instant, it felt like cold water being poured into a boiling oil pan, or like ice and snow encountering the scorching sun!

The moment the ultraviolet light hit them, the shredded remains that were still struggling stubbornly emitted an even more piercing, yet brief, shriek that was almost negligible.

It then rapidly charred, carbonized, and disintegrated at a speed visible to the naked eye!

In the end, it turned into wisps of black smoke that smelled of burning, and completely disappeared into the air, leaving no trace of its existence.

It was only at this moment, witnessing firsthand how the filth on the ground vanished completely under the ultraviolet light, as if erased by an eraser, that Riley finally nodded with slight satisfaction. He then shifted his gaze back to the boy in his arms, and to the black-haired youth who had recently anxiously warned him, and who now, disregarding his own safety, had leaped down from the height above, now gripping his Nichirin Blade and staring at him with a tense and wary expression.

If Riley isn't mistaken, then this should be Giyu Tomioka, the first Pillar to "invite" Tanjiro to join his team after entering the Infinity Castle. He's known for his "eloquence."

Judging from the other party's reaction, it was clear that this was the first time Giyu and Riley had met, so he had no idea about Riley's background or whether Riley was friend or foe.

Therefore, before Giyu Tomioka could even open his mouth and display his eloquence, Riley gently raised his hand and, with a soft yet irresistible force, lifted Tanjiro and steadily placed him beside Giyu Tomioka.

When Yi Yong subconsciously reached out to catch his junior brother, his cold gaze softened, but remained fixed on Riley, his body slightly tense, maintaining the highest level of vigilance.

Riley then shrugged, indicating that he would not harm the two of them, while adjusting his emotional fluctuations to make his tone of voice as calm and reliable as possible, with a convincing power.

"Tanjiro, although I have many questions that I need your help to answer, it's clear that this isn't the right time to sit down and have a leisurely chat, so..."

He paused slightly, then spoke in a matter-of-fact tone, as if he were simply deciding to go to the next block to buy a cup of coffee, uttering words that shocked Tanjiro and Giyu Tomioka.

"Tanjiro, for your sake, I will help you eliminate the source of evil called 'Muzan'."