"Benefits galore!"
Ryuuto slapped his thighs and threw an arm around Deadpool's shoulders, grinning like a man who'd just discovered unlimited snacks.
"As long as you really go all out on this kid," he said, eyes sparkling, "I'll perform the Original World Stripping Technique for you — completely free. You'll get to enjoy the thrill of death firsthand. How about it?"
"YES! Best. Decision. Ever!" Deadpool practically vibrated with excitement. Just the thought of tasting that thrill again sent his adrenaline skyrocketing. He grabbed a fruit knife off the coffee table and practically leaped toward Quicksilver, who was still sprawled on the ground like a beaten dog.
Halfway there, Deadpool turned to Ryuuto, grinning maniacally.
"Ryuuto, you're the best!"
"Don't thank me," Ryuuto said casually from the sofa, sipping his drink. "It's my pleasure."
He leaned back, crossing his legs, and cast Deadpool a smug, encouraging look. Then, with Susan, Natasha Romanoff, Gwen, and Katie Dee settled around him, they all quietly enjoyed their food while the show began.
"No… don't come near me! Deadpool, are you insane?!" Quicksilver screamed, eyes wide in panic. His once-proud body was covered in cobwebs, bruises, and a lingering ache from Ryuuto and the girls' previous attacks. Every attempt to move only made him writhe in frustration.
"Remember all the trouble I went through bringing you to New York?" Quicksilver cried. "I— I'm supposed to be useful!"
Deadpool ignored him completely, brandishing the fruit knife. "Utility? Gone! This is my moment. And Ryuuto promised me the Original World Stripping Technique. I'm going all in — and you're going to love it! Well… maybe hate it a little first, hehe."
Quicksilver screamed as Deadpool plunged the knife into his thighs, blood spraying, his screams a chorus of agony. His features twisted into a mask of pain, and he silently cursed Ryuuto for ever bringing Deadpool into the mix.
"Ah, that blood color is perfect!" Deadpool cheered, twisting the knife gleefully. Quicksilver's eyes rolled back as another stab sent him nearly crying, a mix of fury and horror bubbling inside him.
"How's that? Feels amazing, right?" Deadpool teased. "If you have a Regenerative Healing Factor, consider it a warm-up for Ryuuto's real technique. Don't worry — I'm careful… sometimes."
"Brother, is this… okay?" Katie Dee squeaked from the side, eyes wide at the carnage. "He won't actually die in our house, right?"
Susan, Natasha, and Gwen instinctively shuffled closer to Ryuuto. Only being near him made the chaotic scene feel a little less terrifying.
"Relax," Ryuuto said, patting their shoulders, spreading his arms so they could all huddle in. "It's like watching a horror movie — thrilling, but safe. Besides, I'm right here. Nobody in this world can hurt you while I'm around."
The girls nodded, smiles blooming despite the blood-soaked chaos in front of them.
Deadpool, meanwhile, stepped back from Quicksilver, wiping the knife and grinning. "So, Ryuuto, you want me to chop off an arm or something? Or should I just have fun and figure it out as I go?"
Quicksilver trembled, clutching himself, wishing the floor would swallow him whole.
"Don't! I still need him for… reasons," Ryuuto finally said, rising from the sofa. Deadpool froze mid-step, and Quicksilver exhaled in relief — only to have his heart skip again as Ryuuto approached, smiling innocently.
"You… what are you doing?!" Quicksilver panicked, crawling backward. "Ryuuto! Don't come near! I'll call someone!"
Ryuuto held up his hands, feigning innocence. "Relax, I haven't done anything yet. You know I'm a good person!"
Quicksilver shook his head frantically, dander falling, posture stiff with fear and disbelief. Ryuuto sighed. Some people really need a taste of their own medicine.
Before Quicksilver could resist further, Ryuuto struck — swiftly sealing him in place, his fingers tracing the precise hand seals.
"Heart Turning Technique!"
A sharp pulse of energy shot from Ryuuto's hands, locking onto Quicksilver. The room went still. Even Deadpool paused mid-step, his eyes widening at the precision and terrifying power of Ryuuto's move.
Quicksilver froze completely — fear, pain, and humiliation mixing into a single, panicked expression. There was no escaping now.