Facing the King of the Jungle (Izumi Vs Astro)

Izumi and Shikimori continued their perilous journey towards the safety of the designated zone, fending off zombies as they went. Izumi's combat skills were on full display as he expertly dispatched the undead threats, while Shikimori surprised him with a powerful kick that sent a zombie flying.

Izumi, with a playful grin, couldn't help but make a light-hearted comment, despite the dire circumstances.

Izumi (teasing): "Damn, I wanted to become a sandwich between your legs, but I'm gonna drop that plan after seeing that kick."

Shikimori blushed and couldn't believe he was making jokes in such a dangerous situation.

Shikimori (concerned): "How can you make jokes at a time like this?"

Izumi, who had faced numerous horrors in his journey, remained unfazed.

Izumi (calmly): "I've been through a lot of situations like these, so don't worry. Just take my handgun and aim for the head of the zombies; that's their weak spot."

As they pressed forward through the dense jungle, they encountered the enigmatic figure known as Astro, the self-proclaimed king of the area. Izumi's curiosity was piqued as he addressed the mysterious ruler.

The confrontation between Izumi and Astro, the self-proclaimed king of the area, took a tense turn as Astro trapped Shikimori in a cage. Izumi's anger flared at this unjust act, and he addressed Astro with a mix of curiosity and disdain.

Izumi (determined): "Astro, huh? As much as I've heard about you, you're really fishy."

However, Astro's response was far from benign. He unleashed a barrage of bullets at Izumi, hitting him with several shots. Shikimori cried out in shock, her worry for Izumi evident.

Shikimori (worried): "Izumi!"

Despite the pain, Izumi remained resolute and questioned Astro's cruel actions, his voice filled with anger and disbelief.

Izumi (furious): "Why did you turn those innocents into zombies? What did they ever do to you?"

Astro callously justified his actions as a means to build his kingdom, a response that further fueled Izumi's rage.

Astro (smirking): "Just a small price to build my kingdom."

Izumi's eyes began to glow a dark green, and a shroud of mist enveloped his blade as he vowed vengeance.

Izumi (determined): "Those were children that you turned into lizards. 'Kingdom,' you say? I will tear you apart and make you regret the day you were born."

In an instant, Izumi's Mark of the Demon Slayer manifested, and he moved with blinding speed, closing in on Astro with the intent to strike him down. However, Astro evaded by concealing himself within a pot, escaping through the ground.

Izumi sensed the pot's presence and addressed it, mocking Astro's aesthetic choice.

Izumi (taunting): "You know, your pot is even more ugly than you."

Astro, infuriated by Izumi's insult to his prized possession, seethed with anger and vowed retribution. The clash between these two determined individuals promised to escalate further as their battle for survival and justice continued.