If a battle is to break out, it certainly cannot be fought in a crowded brothel, especially since the incident happened suddenly and Zenitsu did not have a Nichirin Blade, so it is even more impossible to do so.
Fortunately, the activation of Thunder Breathing's First Form relies more on leg power. Zenitsu unleashed lightning speed with his legs, carrying Daki directly out of the brothel and into the sky.
The thunder roared all around, but everyone thought it was just ordinary thunder. After all, at this hour, even in Yoshiwara, a red-light district nicknamed the City of Night, most people would be fast asleep.
However, Tanjiro and Inosuke were exceptions. They were already secretly conducting their investigation, and as soon as the thunder sounded, they immediately realized that Zenitsu was fighting a demon.
At this moment, Daki, who was being dragged away from the brothel by Zenitsu, felt extremely humiliated. At the same time, she couldn't understand why the person in front of her could still move when she had knocked him unconscious.
Pretending to be asleep?
No, she was quite certain that the person had fallen into a deep sleep.
Lost in a coma but still conscious? Is it a case of split personality?
Just as Daki was about to launch an attack, Zenitsu's body flashed with lightning-like ripples once again.
[Thunder Breathing - First Form - Thunderclap Flash - Modified]!
Zenitsu gritted his teeth, and with the blessing of Thunder Breathing, he clenched his fist and punched Daki hard in the face with a thunderous effect.
Daki's pupils trembled, and she froze completely.
It is not very harmful, but extremely insulting.
Daki gritted her teeth and, like a child in a fight, clenched her fists and punched Zenitsu hard, this time in the face.
With a loud "Bang!!!", Daki sent Zenitsu flying, hurtling towards the ground at an astonishing speed.
In that instant, Daki suddenly realized something was wrong. Why didn't she keep the fight in mid-air, where she had a greater advantage, instead of running on the ground where her opponent could maintain balance?
We've fallen for their trap!
At this moment, Zenitsu's face was twitching slightly from Daki's punch, but he hadn't really thought that much about it. However, the situation inexplicably started to move in his favor.
"Damn it, die!!!"
Daki gritted her teeth, and a large number of wide and long ribbons flew out from her body. These decorations, which were once the most beautiful courtesan, became sharp weapons in Daki's hands.
The ribbons were so hard and sharp that even Zenitsu, with his Nichirin Blade, could not easily withstand them. Zenitsu tried his best to adjust his position and dodge, but he still took several hits and suffered several wounds. However, he eventually landed on the ground without any serious injury.
As Zenitsu landed, Daki quickly followed suit, falling to the ground from the air. She glared at Zenitsu through gritted teeth. She had already taken seven Pillars, and she truly hadn't expected to be humiliated by a non-Pillar brat.
Zenitsu was also at a loss as to what to do. Not to mention that he didn't have a Nichirin Blade now, even if he did, he might not be a match for the Upper Moon demon in front of him.
Just as Daki was about to make another move, Tanjiro, who was in the Tokiya, which was closer to Kyogokuya, finally arrived. When he saw the mark in Daki's eyes that symbolized Upper Moon Six, Tanjiro's expression darkened.
"Zenitsu, go get the Nichirin Blade first, I'll take care of this."
"Yes, the opponent is Upper Moon, be careful."
Zenitsu nodded and turned around after speaking. Without his Nichirin Blade, his continued presence would only be a burden. Moreover, after the brief exchange just now, it was hard to say whether Daki was strong or not; in any case, she seemed rather dull. Zenitsu believed that Tanjiro should be able to hold on.
As Zenitsu turned and left, Tanjiro immediately switched from his normal Water Breathing to Hinokami Kagura.
He still can't achieve the Hinokami Kagura's normal state, it's just too difficult, so he still maintains the Water Breathing technique normally, which can at least improve his physical fitness a little bit over time.
Seeing this last-minute substitution, Daki was extremely dissatisfied; it was clearly a sign of disrespect.
but…………
Daki frowned slightly as she carefully sensed the aura emanating from Tanjiro.
"You little brat, and you're a [Pillar]?"
Daki was puzzled. She had seen more than 20 Pillars and eaten 7 of them, but none of them were as young as Tanjiro.
Tanjiro, holding his Nichirin Blade, answered Daki's question honestly, as he is not one to lie.
"I am not a [Pillar], and there is still a long way to go before I am one!"
"Stop lying. You're not a Pillar? Kid, I'm quite surprised that you became a Pillar at such a young age, but I'm an Upper Moon."
Daki looked completely incredulous, while Tanjiro was somewhat helpless. These days, no one... no, no ghost would believe you if you told the truth.
However, we can't blame Daki for misjudging. The Pillars of the Taisho era were already beyond the norm. While the Pillars of the past were still fighting to the death with the Lower Moons, the Pillars of this era simply annihilated them.
Faced with Tanjiro's "pretentious act," Daki felt humiliated once again.
I'm the upper moon, not just a mere pillar!
[Blood Demon Art: Eightfold Slash]!
Daki stretched out her hands, and eight wide, long ribbons flew out from behind her. The sharpness of these ribbons was self-evident; they could cut through even steel in one stroke.
"I don't care if you're Pillars or not, you'll all become nourishment for me, making me stronger!!!"
Faced with Daki's reckless behavior, Tanjiro remained unfazed, focusing instead on how to cut off her neck. If he couldn't, he would immediately switch tactics to buy as much time as possible until his sister and Tengen arrived to provide support.
Tanjiro exhaled, and ripples of flame shot from his mouth, while the Nichirin Blade in his hand burst into flames.
"Hinokami Kagura: Scorching Sun".
Under Tanjiro's calm gaze, he spun his Nichirin Blade and unleashed a slash, the vortex of flames shattering all the ribbons that were hurtling towards him.
The biggest difference between Hinokami Kagura and other breathing techniques is that even if the Nichirin Blade in hand is not a Crimson Blade, using this breathing technique still has a certain "true damage" effect.
Daki's smiling face froze instantly, followed by a series of intense stinging pains.
This ribbon, though seemingly an external object, was in fact a part of her flesh and blood. After Tanjiro cut it, blood spurted from between the ribbons.
What's going on? This flame... is this the Breath of Flames? It doesn't seem like it!
"You still say you're not a [Pillar]? You were lying to me all along!!!" Daki shouted at Tanjiro through gritted teeth. Tanjiro ignored Daki's words and took a step, his whole body bursting into flames.
With a loud "bang!", Tanjiro charged towards Daki...
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