Akaza already had a bad feeling before he attacked Chinatsu, which is why he used "Destroy Style" and "Final Style" in succession, trying to kill her or render her unable to move.
Who could have imagined that his two blows would not only fail to immobilize the opponent, but would also awaken the opponent?
Does this make any sense?
Unfortunately, yes, there are.
As he unleashed his "final move," a series of violent explosions erupted in front of him, sending dust and debris flying into the air. Even the aftershocks that reverberated outwards were enough to send shivers down one's spine.
Was it successful?
A flag flashed through Akaza's mind, and the instant the flag appeared, Chinatsu, wielding the Crimson Blade, sped out of the dust and smoke.
Akaza looked as if he had seen a ghost, gritted his teeth and roared at Chinatsu. He clenched his fists and rushed towards Chinatsu.
We can't lose! We can't lose! We can't lose!
I absolutely cannot lose!!!
I want to become stronger, so strong that...
Why do I need to become strong?
Suddenly, Akaza's golden eyes darkened. He was already close to Chika, his fist raised high, but at that moment he lost focus.
In a battle between strong individuals, it is taboo to be distracted, let alone to be slow to react. Yet, Akaza was distracted right in front of Chinatsu.
Chika understood that Renyuki was unplugging his "internet cable".
Although she wasn't quite done fighting, they've already given her so many opportunities, so Chika can't possibly keep acting like, "Wake up, let's keep fighting," right?
Chinatsu, wielding her crimson blade, unleashed "Hinokami Kagura: Waltz" at Akaza's neck. The moment the crimson blade touched his neck, Akaza finally regained his senses, but it was too late.
With the combination of Hinokami Kagura and the Crimson Blade, Akaza reacted quickly and grabbed the Crimson Blade to try and stop it. But this was a Crimson Blade! Akaza's hand gripped the blade and instantly felt the piercing heat.
If you use too much force, your finger will be cut off.
If you don't exert yourself, you'll lose your head.
With a shout from Akaza, a flash of fire ripped through the air, and an arc of flame severed Akaza's head. Akaza's pupils were glazed as his severed head rose in an arc through the air before falling back down.
I... lost?
I can't lose... I absolutely can't end here. I need to become stronger, stronger... even stronger... even stronger... even stronger!!!
Akaza's head gradually collapsed after being severed by Chinatsu, turning into dust bit by bit, just like a normal demon after being beheaded.
However, his body showed no signs of collapse!
Akaza's body stopped, and even in its headless state, it did not fall. As it lifted one foot and stomped on the ground, the twelve-pointed snowflake array, symbolizing the "compass," reappeared on the ground.
Seeing this, Chika felt like crying. Holding her crimson sword, she assumed a fighting stance, thinking to herself, "Renyuki, Renyuki, please unplug the internet cable completely, please!"
Akaza, headless, tensed his muscles, gathering his strength to throw another punch at Chinatsu. Just as Akaza was about to throw the punch, a girl with tears in her eyes seemed to appear behind him and hugged him from behind.
"Mr. Komaji, please stop!"
Akaza's body sank. This girl was definitely not alive. Hearing the girl's voice, Akaza's fighting spirit weakened a bit.
Akaza: Let go of me, who are you?
Girl: Please stop, let's go to the other side.
Akaza: I didn't lose, I must defeat them, I must become stronger.
Girl: Why do you want to become stronger so much?
Akaza: Because, because I…………
Akaza's body sank again, and the memories that Muzan had sealed away gradually broke free and began to spill out little by little.
During the Edo period, there was a boy whose family was very poor. His father was seriously ill and needed money for treatment. However, because Komaji was too young to earn money through legitimate means, he was forced to resort to dishonest methods to make money.
"I already have three sin marks from theft. If there are any more, I'll have to cut off my hand next time!"
The boy Komaji's body was bound, and two burly men beside him were swinging thick wooden clubs at his body. His body was covered in wounds, and blood stained his skin.
Although he knew it was dishonorable to do this, he did not regret it. Compared to his seriously ill father at home, what use was his dignity?
Get stronger...get stronger...get stronger...
Only by becoming stronger can you steal wallets from adults; only by becoming stronger can you withstand their punches and kicks; only by becoming stronger can you escape and avoid being caught.
Komaji has no regrets, even if it means sacrificing his own hands and feet later.
After a brutal beating, Komaji staggered back to his village, where he learned from the villagers that his father had hanged himself.
"Komaji, if you live honestly, you can still turn over a new leaf. I don't want to live a life of ignominy, relying on the money you stole. I'm sorry for causing you trouble..."
Upon receiving the letter, Komaji knelt before his father's grave, weeping bitterly and lamenting the injustice of the world.
"Are the poor not even allowed to live? To hell with this world!!!"
Komaji walked aimlessly down the road, unsure of what to do next, until he met his benefactor—Master Keizo.
The other party immediately recognized Komaji's talent. After easily defeating him, they dragged and coaxed him into their dojo, where he met his beloved.
Lianxue is the master's daughter, who, like her father, suffers from a serious illness.
Under his master's guidance and with Koyuki's companionship, Komaji returned to his former self, striving to protect others. After turning 18, he and Koyuki established a relationship, and Komaji declared that he would protect Koyuki even at the cost of his life.
"I will become stronger than anyone else and protect you for the rest of my life..."
After confirming their relationship, Komaji returned to his father's grave to tell him the good news. On the way back, however, he suddenly had a bad feeling. After returning to the dojo, Komaji learned from his neighbors that his master and fiancée had died.
It turns out that the nearby kendo dojo had always coveted and envied the Soryu Dojo, which only had one student but owned a large tract of land. However, because they couldn't defeat their master and Komaji, they despicably chose to poison the well at the Soryu Dojo...
Upon learning that he had once again failed to protect the person he cared about, Komaji clenched his fists and, distraught, went alone to the kendo dojo, where he killed everyone there with his bare hands.
But what good is revenge? With the important person dead, Komaji once again wandered the streets in a daze, just like when his father died. And it was then that he encountered Muzan.
Muzan became interested in Komaji's strength despite being an ordinary human, and with a chop to the neck, he forcibly injected blood into Komaji's head.
"I want to create twelve powerful demons. Can you withstand the blood I give you?"
The answer is that Komaji endured it and became an extremely powerful demon. However, due to Muzan's interference, he lost his memories of his human days. He pursued power without knowing his purpose, even though he no longer had anyone he wanted to protect.
Recalling his memories of his human past, he froze on the spot.
What a tragic, ridiculous, and boring story...
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