Chapter 64 Plan
Muzan Kibutsuji paced back and forth, troubled. For the first time, he had come so close to overcoming the sunlight, and he didn't want to give up.
He let out a long sigh, looked at Yan Sheng with a determined expression, making Yan Sheng's hair stand on end.
What's wrong? This is weird.
"Kuroshibo, we must get Koike to give in, and then, when Yoriichi Tsugikuni arrives, we'll send Hoshino Shiroe."
Kibutsuji Muzan seemed to have made a decision, his eyes resolute, leaving Iwakatsu completely bewildered.
That guy? Are you sure?
"Among her blood demon arts, there is one that can use singing to forcibly make a person forget everything and fall into memories, controlling them for at least the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. If they become addicted to it, they will never wake up."
Muzan Kibutsuji noticed Iwakatsu's confusion and spoke directly. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sneer. This Blood Demon Art was fatal to Yoriichi Tsugikuni, who was always hesitant and indecisive. Even if it was broken, so what? He just needed time to get Koike to agree and take him away.
Yan Sheng listened and nodded. Although it felt so similar to the Nightmare in the original story, back then he couldn't even hide it from a single person. However, to become an Upper Moon, he must have some skill.
He turned his head unintentionally and saw Hoshino Shiroto cowering in fear beside him. Her beautiful eyes, which were originally marked with the number 2, were gone, leaving only empty eye sockets.
Eh, did Doma do it? Iwakatsu remembered the mission that had suddenly taken place.
That's terrible. This Blood Demon Art is completely ineffective against Doma. It will be broken in no time. Is the scumbag boss keeping her around to buy time for his life in a critical moment?
Iwakatsu felt he had figured out the truth and used all his life-saving measures. It seemed that Kibutsuji Muzan was determined to obtain the data on the Blue Spider Lily.
While Muzan Kibutsuji was still planning the operation, he thought for a long time and decided to have Akaza accompany him back to Koike Kakeru.
"Kuroshibo, keep an eye on Yoriichi Tsugikuni's situation. If anything happens, be sure to notify me immediately."
Kibutsuji Muzan spoke to Iwakatsu in a tone that suggested he was entrusting her with an important task, causing Iwakatsu to secretly twitch his lips. He didn't understand whether Kibutsuji Muzan simply needed this informant or wanted him to intervene.
It was obvious that Iwakatsu had underestimated Muzan Kibutsuji; the scumbag boss's idea was to have both sides. He wanted Iwakatsu to keep an eye on Yoriichi Tsugikuni and, incidentally, stop him at a crucial moment to buy himself time.
Muzan Kibutsuji carefully examined his plan, making numerous revisions as he went along. He was always particularly serious about matters of self-preservation.
—On the other side—
Four figures carrying Nichirin swords emerged from the woods and arrived at the edge of the town. The woman walking in front of them turned to ask a question of the man observing the surroundings not far away.
"Mr. Purgatory, why didn't Qiu Sheng come this time?"
Sakura Asai's curious question elicited a burst of laughter from Uekata Tenka beside her. Sakura looked at him strangely, her eyes full of confusion.
"I told him to rest in the Demon Slayer Corps for a while, since he was so tired before, right?"
Rengoku Shujuro twitched the corner of his mouth and casually replied, glancing at Tenfang Yu Hai who had stopped laughing, and sighed helplessly.
Fortunately, I didn't mention Iwakatsu when I was scolding Kawakami Akio, otherwise he would have laughed even louder.
Sakura Asai gave the two of them a strange look, but didn't say anything more. She turned to Kaede Koike and asked her a question.
"Xiao Feng, do you know the mission target? Your expression changed when you heard his name."
Koike Kaede is the youngest of all the Pillars. He mastered Shadow Breathing after studying under Kokushibo Tsugikuni three years ago, which shows that his talent is also exceptional.
"...is my uncle."
Koike Kaede's family has been doctors for generations, but her father is different; he is more interested in woodworking and therefore left the family.
"Hey! So when you saw those two?"
"That was unexpected."
Koike Kaede was genuinely surprised. He had actually met Tsugikuni Iwakatsu, who had recently become the head of the family, a long time ago. So at first, he thought the head of the Tsugikuni family had split apart, but he quickly realized that twins were bad luck, and it was normal that no news had come out.
"Well, to be honest, this mission isn't going to be very good."
Sakura Asai sighed. She and Umi Tenkata had both been at a disadvantage in their last battle against Upper Moon Two, and this time they might encounter even more Crescent Moon Demons.
"Don't overthink it. We just need to give it our all. We're not afraid of dying anymore, are we?"
Tenka Umi understood Asai Sakura's thoughts and offered a helpless consolation. This mission is indeed difficult. According to the young master's foresight, this mission is related to the Blue Spider Lily that Kibutsuji Muzan needs most.
To obtain information about this flower, Muzan Kibutsuji would definitely send many demons, or even go there himself.
All four knew they couldn't win, so they had only one mission: to take Dr. Koike away, no matter the cost.
"Alright, let's split up and scout. Xiaofeng and I will go together, and the two of you will go together," said Rengoku Shujuro. There were still two days before the seminar started, and they needed to quickly familiarize themselves with the terrain and location.
Okay, contact me if you need anything!
Sakura Asai waved and gave a careful instruction. Kaede Koike followed behind Shujuro Rengoku and nodded to the two of them.
Tenka Umi and Asai Sakura walked along the street, intending to explore every part of it and try to find a suitable route and understand the various terrains as soon as possible.
"They're so happy!"
Asai Sakura looked at the jubilant crowd around her and couldn't help but sigh. Tenka Umi patted Asai Sakura on the shoulder and said helplessly, "These next few days are a gathering here. I feel it will be very difficult to prevent casualties this time."
Sakura Asai fell silent upon hearing this. They couldn't protect so many ordinary people, which was why they especially disliked missions being conducted in towns.
The two were walking through the bustling streets when suddenly, Asai Sakura stopped abruptly and grabbed the unsuspecting Tenka Umi.
"What's wrong?"
Tenka Umi looked at Asai Sakura, who was staring blankly to the side and clutching herself, with a strange expression, and asked her a question.
"Mr. Yoriichi".
"Um?"
"That must be Mr. Yoriichi."
Sakura Asai looked uncertainly at the fiery red figure. Her black hair with red ends was tied high at the back of her head, and her tall stature made her stand out among the crowd.
Yes, it's him.
Tenka Yukai also saw it. As soon as he finished speaking, he saw Asai Sakura running through the crowd.
"Wait, Sakura."
Tianfang Yuhai pushed his way through the crowd and chased after them, unsure how the other person had managed to weave through the crowd so skillfully.
"Mr. Yoriichi, Mr. Yoriichi!"
The familiar voice made Yoriichi Tsugikuni turn his head, and he saw Sakura Asai running towards him.
"Miss Asai, Tenma."
Yoriichi Tsugikuni stopped and nodded to the two of them. They looked at Yoriichi, who was exactly the same as before, and breathed a sigh of relief.
Indeed, Yoriichi Tsugikuni has a clear understanding of everything, so how could they possibly think that the other party would be affected?
"Mr. Yoriichi, what are you doing here? Are you going home?"
They found it a bit strange, as they had also heard that Yoriichi Tsugikuni seemed to have left Tsugikuni a long time ago.
"I sensed Muzan's presence here, so I decided to stay a few more days."
Yoriichi Tsugikuni didn't explain things too clearly, and the two of them wisely refrained from asking further questions.
"With Mr. Yoriichi there, this mission will be much easier."
Sakura Asai said happily that she was not afraid of death, but if she could, she would not want to see her comrades get hurt and die in front of her.
"You're doing this for Dr. Koike too."
Yoriichi Tsugikuni said that he also understood his lord's abilities, so he was not surprised that the Demon Slayer Corps would be making preparations here.
Yes! Are you one too?
"right."
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