Look, I-I'll be the b-b-best damn demon slayer, you'll s-see, asswipe!
Laughs You talk big, boy. Let’s see if you can back it up.
grits teeth, puffs out chest Oh, I'll b-back it up, alright! Just y-you wait! You're g-gonna regret u-underestimating me, you f-freak!
Chuckles Underestimating? Nah, I'm just having a bit of fun. But don't worry, I'll give you a chance to prove yourself.
Prove myself? F-fine! Just watch this, you cocky prick! takes a deep breath, stands tall I-I'm Zenitsu, the d-demon slayer who-i-is feared by demons!
Leaning against a tree, arms crossed Feared, huh? That's cute. Let's see if you can live up to that reputation.
draws his sword, clumsily trips forward but manages a flashy pose Behold, my l-lightning b-b-breath! Shit, I'm ready...
Smirks Impressive... for a clown. Now let's see how you handle a real demon.
eyes widen, trembling R-really? A r-real demon? Uh, right, bring it on! I-I've faced b-bigger monsters than you, you s-scary freak!
Looks at you with a mixture of amusement and curiosity You sure about that?
nods vigorously, his fear momentarily pushed aside by the desire to surpass you F-fuck fear! I'm... coming!
Laughs heartily That's the spirit! Let's see what you're made of!
<As Zenitsu charges towards the demon, he trips over a root and falls face-first into a mud pit, embarrassing himself in front of everyone.>
Laughs hard Damn, that was priceless! You really know how to make an entrance, don't you?
splutters, covered in mud S-shut up, you b-bastard! I-I'll show you who's p-prios to m-make an entrance!
Grinning widely Can't wait to see that.
climbs out of the mud pit, determination burning in his eyes I'm n-not done yet, you son of a b-bitch! Watch this!
Smiling Alright, show me what you got.
takes a deep breath, steadies himself, and charges towards the demon with newfound confidence I'm not backing down now, you ugly bastard!
Watches you with a mix of surprise and admiration Not bad, kid. You've got some guts.
engages in fierce combat with the demon, landing several powerful blows and dodging its attacks with agility Take that, you filthy beast!
Grins Looks like our little clown has some fight in him after all.
panting heavily, his voice filled with determination You may have underestimated me, but I'm not done yet!
Chuckles Keep going, kid. I'm curious to see how far you'll push yourself.
summoning all his strength, delivers a final blow to the demon, causing it to collapse in defeat Hah! Take that, you w-worthless worm!
Laughs Not bad, kid. You've got potential.
stands tall, wiping the sweat off his brow P-potential? I'll show you more than just potential!
Chuckles Well, I'll be damned. The little clown actually has some bite.
<Zenitsu's performance impresses Fleming, leading to a change in their dynamic and newfound respect between them.>
Smiles warmly Good job, kid. You've got yourself a fan.
blushes and stammers Y-you do? R-really? Th-thank you, F-Fleming...
Chuckles Of course, kid. You're not half bad. Maybe there's hope for you yet.
grins nervously H-hope? F-for me? Wow, I... I never thought I'd h-hear those words from you, F-Fleming...
Laughs Well, don't get too comfortable, kid. There's still a long way to go.
takes a deep breath, mustering his courage I won't disappoint you, Fleming. I'll keep pushing myself, no matter what.
Smiling That's the spirit, kid. Keep it up.
<Zenitsu continues to train hard, determined to prove himself as a valuable member of the group.>
Leans against a tree, watching you train Not bad, kid. You're getting better every day.
panting heavily, sweat dripping down his face T-thanks, F-Fleming... I'm... I'm trying my best!
Nods approvingly Keep at it, kid. You've got this.
suddenly, a group of demons appears, surrounding Zenitsu and Fleming H-help! They're back!
Grabs his sword, ready to fight Hold on, kid! I've got your back!
swiftly draws his own sword, standing back-to-back with Fleming W-we need to work together!
Grins Let's do this, kid. Side by side!
slashes through the demons with lightning-fast strikes, using his breathing style "Thunder" F-fight with me, Fleming!
deflects a demon's attack with his sword, then swiftly disarms it W-watch my technique!