Chapter 78 Matchup

Ubuyashiki Mietsu accidentally knocked over his teacup, and water spread across the table. He stood there, stunned, cold sweat breaking out on his back.

He saw it, damn it! He hurriedly got up and ran outside, shouting as he ran.

"Kasuga, quickly notify everyone in the base. Muzan has discovered this place. Hurry, a large number of demons will arrive soon."

"Splash—".

Dozens of ravens circled, and the instant they received the message, they took flight together, beginning to shout in the night sky:

"Muzan is coming! Muzan is coming—."

Ubuyashiki Mietsu raised his hand and touched the Kasugai crow that was perched on his hand, earnestly instructing, "Go find Akane, and have it find Mr. Yoriichi. You must be quick, we need his help."

"brush--."

The raven received the message and flew into the sky at incredible speed, disappearing into the twilight. The sun was about to set, and the base would be attacked the instant the sunlight completely disappeared. Ubuyashiki Mietsu had to make the best arrangements in the shortest amount of time.

In the quiet air, the cawing of ravens suddenly arose, and the doors of houses opened one after another, as a huge bell began to ring, its sound spreading outwards like waves.

Kawakami Aki jumped up abruptly, quickly prepared himself, and ran outside. He looked up and saw others running at the same pace.

"Xi Shoulang, make arrangements for your family first!"

As Kawakami watched Rengoku Shujuro leave, he shouted at him, since Rengoku's father had suffered severe injuries from slaying demons when he was young.

"The others will take them to safety. We need to hurry, the sun is setting."

After finishing his sentence, Rengoku Shujuro didn't waste any more words and followed Yan westward. Watching the other party run far away, Kawakami Akio turned his head and saw Asai Sakura and the others moving with Kasugai Crow.

Helpless, Akio Kawakami could only watch Reiko fly and follow her as she moved quickly.

The Demon Slayer Corps members are divided into ranks, and everyone obediently and quickly formed teams, following Kasugai Crow to carry out their lord's orders.

"Reiko, why am I all alone?"

Kawakami Akio then realized that, apart from himself, the Pillars were all acting in twos and threes.

"My lord said that Qiusheng, it would be better for you to deal with a weaker opponent by yourself, and it would be easier to provide support from the central area."

Akio Kawakami's abilities are beyond question. Water Breathing is easy to learn and highly practical, and as its founder, he is in his element.

Kawakami Akio watched as members of the Hidden Sect came and went, leading new members and some family members to seek refuge. Suddenly, Kawakami Akio stopped and watched as the remaining light of the sun was swallowed up.

"They're here."

These two words appeared in everyone's mind at the same time. Night began to fall, and wooden doors suddenly appeared in every corner.

One after another, the strangely shaped ghosts, like wolves that have caught the scent of food, suddenly attacked the humans who were nearby.

"Kill them!"

"Kill these bugs."

"For Lord Muzan..."

Kawakami Akio clicked his tongue in dissatisfaction as he watched the appearing demons, then quickly swept them away with a flick of his wrist. These ordinary demons were no match for Shui Zhu.

"when--."

In the instant he turned and swung his sword, a tattered umbrella spun, blocking Kawakami Akio's movement. The Nichirin swords clashed, producing a piercing sound, and Kawakami Akio frowned as he looked at the familiar figure before him.

"It's you?"

——

The moment the operation began, Yan Sheng jumped out of the wooden door. He stood there casually, looking at the vast expanse of wisteria blossoms a few hundred meters away, and immediately recalled the map that Boss Xie had scribbled on earlier; this was the boundary between the base and the forest.

The base was more than a kilometer away from the woods, but the mountain naturally shielded the base, and if it hadn't been in such a rush, it would not have been so easy to find over time.

Yan Sheng watched as wisteria petals drifted in the wind, curiously picked one up, frowned as he looked at it, and then put it in his mouth and chewed it a couple of times.

"vomit--."

Yan Sheng felt like his mouth was going to rot; what was that disgusting taste? He quickly looked around, but all he saw were trees and flowers.

It was completely dark when Yan Sheng looked at the flames burning in the center of the base and the sounds of fighting spreading. Yan Sheng could smell the blood slowly growing stronger, and when he turned his head, he could clearly feel the undisguised scent of blood in the woods.

Yan Sheng stood there, feeling the approaching heat, and slowly drew his Void Crying God. With his clear vision, he could already see the red figure. Yan Sheng looked around, took a few steps, and changed his position.

Yoriichi Tsugikuni was moving through the forest at an extremely fast speed. He could sense Iwakatsu's presence ahead of him, and the undisguised sense of oppression.

Why, elder brother?

Yoriichi Tsugikuni was filled with bitterness. He was in a difficult position. The Demon Slayer Corps was under attack, and at this critical moment, Iwakatsu's only purpose was to stop him.

The full moon hung high in the night sky, bringing a gentle light, but it soon turned red. As if affected by the battle, the moon gradually lost its bright white light, and Yoriichi Tsugikuni saw the appearance of Kokushibo.

Iwakatsu watched as Yoriichi Tsugikuni leaped out of the woods and stood firmly opposite him, his grip on the Hollow Crying God tightening.

Iwakatsu watched Yoriichi Tsugikuni intently, his eyes fixed on the figure that had stopped. Iwakatsu planned to use the moonlight to give his opponent a little shock. Since he couldn't beat him anyway, he might as well put on a show and make himself look impressive.

Just as Iwakatsu was about to deliver his prepared lines with an air of nonchalance, Yoriichi Tsugikuni spoke up. He forced a bitter smile, which was particularly noticeable without any shadows to conceal it.

"How pitiful, elder brother."

"vomit--."

Yan Sheng couldn't help it; the stomach cramps he had been suppressing surged up when he heard those words.

Yan Sheng quickly covered his mouth with his hand and turned his head to hide his embarrassment. For a moment, he thought that the taste of the wisteria petals he had just eaten had not completely disappeared.

He's broken down, he's really broken down. Yan Sheng's meticulously prepared show of power was interrupted before it could even begin.

"I said, next time... I won't... let you go."

Iwakatsu paused for a moment, then raised the Hollow Crying God and gritted his teeth, his golden eyes glaring fiercely at Yoriichi Tsugikuni.

He absolutely has to cut this guy!

"Brother..."

Yoriichi Tsugikuni was taken aback by Iwakatsu's sudden outburst and instinctively wondered if he was unwell. Seeing Iwakatsu's fierce appearance, Yoriichi reluctantly drew his sword.

Now, Kokushiro is on the opposite side of himself. For the sake of others in the world and to get to the Demon Slayer Corps as quickly as possible, he has no choice but to confront them with his blade.

"Excuse me, elder brother."

Yoriichi gripped the blade tightly, and the red color instantly spread across the blade, emitting a faint red glow.

Yan Sheng felt a chill run down his spine. Hearing those words now made his hair stand on end as a conditioned reflex. Looking at the red knife that exuded a dangerous aura, he bit his lip inwardly.

It's okay, it's okay. At worst, I'll just play dead after getting slashed. I still have a get-out-of-jail-free card.

Yan Sheng comforted himself, raised his hand and lifted the illusory cry, his purple kimono fluttering and swaying in the wind.

"Breathing of the Moon, Land Form, Long Night Lonely Moon, No End".