Chapter 179 Running
"Ah—cough cough cough cough."
Shinobu coughed violently, blood gushing out continuously, causing Ichiro to frown. The blood quickly soaked his clothes, the sticky sensation and Shinobu's pale face making him realize...
If this drags on any longer, she will die.
"Oh dear! I remember you, the descendant that Lord Kokushibo was protecting. It's such a dilemma. Lord Kokushibo told me not to get involved~."
Doma appeared on the other side of the wooden bridge, looking at them. His severed arms and legs were absorbed by him in an instant. He looked at them with a smile, but it gave people a sinister feeling.
Kanao stepped forward to block Doma's view, and Ichiro rushed towards the door he had come in through without hesitation. The moment they made contact, icy mist appeared around him, causing his hands to become covered in frost.
"Don't rush off~." Douma's cheerful voice rang out as he played with Shinobu's fallen butterfly hair ornament, exuding an exceptionally dangerous aura. "It's wrong of you to take my delicious food without permission, you poor thing~."
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"Breath of Thunder, Second Form: Rice Spirit".
As Kaigaku moved, Wu Dao's golden lightning slashed down the oncoming demon, leaving Zenitsu momentarily dazed as he watched the other's composed back.
It's faster than before.
Unlike Zenitsu, who only knew the First Form, Kaigaku possessed the other five forms of Thunder Breathing. He recalled the other's diligent appearance from his memories. His grandfather always told him: "Stop running away all the time, learn from Kaigaku, and become like your senior."
Zenitsu knew from the beginning that Kaigaku didn't like him, even though he tried to protect and get close to him. But he respected Kaigaku from the bottom of his heart. He always looked behind Kaigaku and envied his efforts without any ulterior motives.
It's okay if you hate me, and I don't like you either, but you are special, just like Grandpa, a very, very important person. You're always dissatisfied, and you never seem to feel happy. I've always thought that if you change someday, I think I'll be able to like you very quickly.
Because you are special, brother.
"What are you daydreaming about! You idiot, you're just causing trouble for others."
Kaigaku watched the spike hurtling toward Zenitsu, grabbed the latter's haori to dodge, and then grabbed the latter's collar and roared.
"Yes... I'm sorry, brother." Zenitsu snapped out of his daze, only able to respond blankly to Kaigaku's roar. Upon hearing this, a hint of displeasure and speechlessness flashed in Kaigaku's eyes. He clicked his tongue, roughly shoved Zenitsu's collar aside, and turned to continue forward.
The two of them moved like lightning, quickly passing through a wooden door. As they turned another corner, they bumped into Yushiro and Murata's group. A tense and subtle atmosphere instantly filled the air.
"My wife! I'm so glad you're not hurt."
Murata looked at Zenitsu and said happily, "We've seen the bodies of many of our companions along the way. Although we've become numb to it, seeing someone we know still alive makes me especially happy."
“You are…” Murata’s gaze fell on Kaigaku, and he recognized him immediately. “You are Kaigaku, that exceptionally powerful Class A member.”
It wasn't that Murata had a particularly good memory; it was mainly because there weren't many Rank A members to begin with, and besides, the opponent was notoriously difficult to learn, being one of the few members who used Thunder Breathing, a breathing technique known for its extreme difficulty.
Hello.
Kaigaku nodded politely, noticing the various wounds on their bodies. "It seems you guys have had a tough time too."
Zenitsu's attention was completely focused on Yushiro. He could tell from his voice that the other person was a demon, but why? He couldn't help but frown.
Yushiro twitched the corner of his mouth. He wouldn't have come if Tamayo hadn't asked him to sneak into the team in their uniforms to rescue and support the other members.
Yushiro closed his eyes briefly. He saw Kanao confronting Doma and Shinobu Kocho being held by Ichiro, and he frowned.
He had seen the woman before; she was a Pillar he had studied with Tamayo. Judging from her appearance, she seemed to be dying. Should he go to save her, in case he couldn't wait any longer?
He composed himself. While he was still hesitating, he saw Tamayo dodging the trap. She was all alone, panting as she ran.
"Lady Tamayo!" Yushiro couldn't help but call out. He gritted his teeth, tears welling up in his eyes. Thank goodness, thank goodness, Lady Tamayo is still alive.
Yushiro was already prepared to die, and he persisted in completing the task assigned to him. His hand, which was holding the talisman, tightened slightly.
Are you alright?
Murata noticed something was wrong with him and looked at Yushiro with concern, asking what was wrong. Yushiro shook his head and looked at Zenitsu and Kaigaku. The two of them were fast and could be of help.
Murata breathed a sigh of relief upon receiving Yushiro's reply. The treatment the other party received along the way had played a significant role. In their current situation, the other party needed protection, and they required an emergency physician.
"Then let's act together."
Murata suggested this to Zenitsu and Kaigaku. Zenitsu nodded frantically, while Kaigaku, seeing no objection, looked up and walked towards them.
"Let's go, we need to help the others quickly."
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The kasuri-raven flew at an incredible speed, carrying the paper talisman, relaying the message several times faster than usual. "Caw! Caw! Caw! Shinobu Kocho is severely injured in her battle against Upper Moon Two and is unable to fight."
Hearing the news brought by the raven, the three who were moving quickly breathed a sigh of relief.
Still alive, as long as you're alive
"Miss Shinobu!" Tanjiro called out through gritted teeth, unable to bear it any longer. Unable to fight at this moment, he couldn't believe how badly injured she was. Kyojuro didn't speak, but instead swiftly slayed the surging demons.
"Young man from the kitchen, don't cry. This is our mission. You've done a good job."
Giyuu looked at the heartbroken Tanjiro and patted his head. He wasn't good at comforting people, so he could only offer some solace through his actions.
at the same time
More than half of the Demon Slayer Corps' Kasugai crows carried Yushiro's talismans and flew around the Infinity Castle. Boys and girls enjoying the multi-view experience held brushes tightly and drew the structure of the Infinity Castle at an extremely fast speed.
Teruya Ubuyashiki, the only eldest son of the Ubuyashiki family who became the head of the family at the age of eight, had no time to grieve for the sacrifices of his parents and two older sisters, nor did he have time to grieve for his younger sisters Kanata and Kanna.
"Information is scarce, so send out as many 'eyes' as possible from the crows."
"Kiriya said, while Kanata looked at the blueprints he had drawn and said, "Muzan's location has not changed. At this stage, everyone is far away. Guide everyone to head north."
"Okay, who's currently fighting the Upper Moon?" Kiriya asked with a nod. Hangna quickly replied, "It's Kanao and Ichiro. Shinobu's condition isn't good... Wait, over here, Tanjiro and the others have encountered Upper Moon Three."
Hui Lizai's expression turned serious. The multiple perspectives conveyed through the talisman were giving him a headache. He quickly switched between them and finally saw it.
Tengen and Shinjuro knelt outside the door, their Nichirin swords laid out before them, ready to deal with any unexpected situations.
“Kiriya is truly remarkable. He has taken on the command of the Demon Slayer Corps and is fulfilling his mission even before he has recovered from the grief of losing his loved ones. Isn’t that right, Mr. Rengoku?”
Shinjuro Rengoku lowered his eyes. "Yes, they are so young yet so hardworking. I will live up to the name of Rengoku and protect them with my life."
In the corridor of the ruins, a pink-haired ghost with tattoos stood there, surrounded by three people who were poised to attack him.
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