Starting from the pirates, pushing the world.

Chapter 2397: A Long-Term Mission Issued by the Demon Slayer World!
The birth of the evil ocean, Guernica, signifies that the World Government has become even more powerful.

CIPHER POL finally has a god-tier shield that can permanently reside in the 'Holy Land'.

With the addition of the newly crowned Sword Saint, Figaland Garin, Mary Geoise is basically safe and sound.

It is impossible for anyone to enter and exit at will again.

April 1st finally arrived.

The day itself was nothing special.

But the people living on the starfish had just received the World Economic Journal early in the morning.

The headline on the front page, written in bold, read: "Registration for the 3rd Starfish Top 100 Combat Power Competition is Now Open!"

This made many people realize that another four years had passed.

The publicity department then released the relevant information to the 'Super Den Den Mushi Network' and the Internet based on electronic technology.

Registration begins in April, and the preliminary selection will be held on June 1st.

The atmosphere in the starfish community, which had just begun to ease after the first Magical Creatures Battle Tournament in March, has been reignited.

The various situations from the previous session have once again become a topic of discussion.

The most startling information at the time was that the underworld seemed to be under the rule of the World Government as well!
However, there was no official statement afterward, and the hype died down over time.

However, the public's awe of the world government and the Creator has not decreased but increased.

At the same time, we're starting to look forward to seeing who will be in this year's 'top ten'.
Meanwhile, in the Demon Slayer world.

Two figures, a man and a woman, were walking in the forest of the Western Ghats Mountains in the southern part of the White Elephant Kingdom.

The area boasts an exceptionally high level of biodiversity and is home to a large number of endemic species.

Therefore, one can see or hear various creatures or their calls.

If it were someone else, they probably wouldn't like this kind of environment.

But Tifania, being a half-elf, thoroughly enjoyed it.

This feeling becomes even stronger, especially after experiencing the stench of the city.

Moreover, the religious atmosphere in this country is very strange, with so-called Brahmanism and Buddhism in conflict.

It is said that Buddhism suddenly flourished because a golden Buddha statue descended upon the land back then.

The two were at the Adventurers' Guild headquarters on Whiskey Hill Island a few days ago.

They received a long-term mission suddenly issued by the international alliance that destroys the world of demons.

The content involves hunting down 'ghosts' that ravage the world.

This task is a bit strange.

Most of the 'demons' in the Demon Slayer world should have been eliminated.

Even the source, the 'Demon King' Muzan, became a perfect being and lost the ability to create 'demons'.

Even if some escaped, there probably wouldn't be many left, and they wouldn't be very strong.

Crocodile wiped out all twelve of the Twelve Ghost Months in one fell swoop.

With the strength of the Demon Slayer World International Alliance, they shouldn't be unable to solve this.

It should be noted that over the years they have also trained a large number of sword masters who practice breathing techniques.

Among them are many who are comparable to those 'pillars' of yesteryear.

Nichirin cutting tools have even achieved mass production.

In every aspect, its scale far surpasses that of the former Demon Slayer Corps.

Fortunately, the mission description explained why the number of 'ghosts' had increased again.

It also has the Adventurers' Guild certification mark on it.

That means the investigation has been completed and the authenticity of the content has been confirmed.

The Demon Slayer Corps suffered heavy casualties, losing over a hundred men, before finally managing to capture a single demon alive.

The team dispatched by the Institute of Biochemistry then conducted an autopsy and made the discovery.

These 'ghosts' somehow developed the ability to reproduce.

Similar to Muzan Kibutsuji's previous method, he fed his own blood to humans.

The stronger one's physique, the stronger one's desire to live, and the greater the chance of successfully transforming into a 'ghost', as one is able to withstand the pain caused by mutation.

There are even some people with exceptionally high talent, or rather, 'ghosts'.

It will also awaken Blood Demon Arts.

It is said that Muzan showed a surprised expression when he saw the report.

Finally, after a series of studies, a preliminary judgment was made.

This is the result of mutations in their 'ghost' genes as they struggle to survive.

Because Muzan Kibutsuji became a perfect being by consuming the Blue Spider Lily.

His life essence is no longer that of a 'ghost,' nor does he have the ability to create 'ghosts.'

It might also be related to the fact that he has been staying in Haixing for the past few years and has not come back much.

But life always finds a way out.

Without a source to increase the population, the genes within the few surviving 'ghosts' spontaneously developed the ability to reproduce.

They all left Japan, which had become the second special zone, and went to hide in other continents and countries.

At the same time, they secretly increased the number of their groups.

Their whereabouts were gradually exposed starting two years ago due to their increasing numbers.

Governments around the world have found that military and police forces composed of ordinary people are no match for them.

Even with firearms, it's difficult to hit these fast, strong, impervious-to-sword-and-gun-proof monsters that can instantly regenerate severed limbs.

Even 'demons' without blood demon magic can still slaughter them.

To deal with them.

The International League appointed Moriji Mochida, the contemporary "Showa Sword Saint," and Master Immy, who achieved an outstanding 100th place in the previous "Top 100 Tournament," as its leader and deputy leader, respectively.

Including Masahiko Kimura, Jack Dempsey, Adisak, Haratan, and others.

Although they failed to make it into the top 100, they were still the backbone of the group whose physiques were enhanced by Muzan Kibutsuji.

To establish a 'Demon Slayer Corps'.

An armed force of extraordinary individuals whose members all practice breathing techniques, swordsmanship, and physical skills.

of course.

This was a product of permission from the World Government.

But the League of Nations did not expect that this would completely enrage the 'ghost' hiding in the shadows.

The key is that their numbers are somewhat beyond everyone's expectations.

And it's still increasing.

Even with the support of various governments, the Demon Slayer Corps manages to exterminate evil 'demons' everywhere, but each time they suffer casualties many times greater than the original number.
Without any choice.

The International Alliance then sought help from Planetary Governor Izambaron Heimersan and the World Government Division Minister.

After discussion, the two agreed that it was unlikely that 'ghosts,' creatures that roam and multiply all over the world, could be eradicated in a short period of time.

The key point is that it hasn't reached the point where the world government would have to take drastic action.

Ultimately, it was decided to issue a long-term mission to the Adventurers' Guild in the name of the Demon Slayer World International Alliance.

Killing a 'demon' that doesn't know Blood Demon Arts will earn you 10,000 Berries, while capturing one alive will earn you 20,000.

Killing a 'Lower Moon' level 'demon' will earn you 100,000 Berries, while capturing one alive will earn you 200,000.

Killing an Upper Moon-level Demon grants one million Berries, while capturing one alive grants one million five hundred thousand Berries.

Finally, if you kill a "Demon" of the "Demon King" level, you will receive five million Berries.

Although we don't know for sure whether such a 'ghost' actually exists.

The Adventurers' Guild headquarters will provide an assessment of your strength and the difficulty level of the mission.

They based their work on Muzan Kibutsuji's performance during the 'Demon King' period.

The 'ghost' at the level of the Ghost King is assessed as being comparable to a current military major.

However, this applies if you have a Nichirin Blade or a similar Sacred weapon.

If not, one would rise directly to the rank of colonel.

'Winged Crescent Moon' is assessed as having the combat strength of a captain, while 'Winged Crescent Moon' is assessed as having the combat strength of a second lieutenant.

The next level down from the rank of "demon" who doesn't know Blood Demon Arts is the sergeant to corporal.

Their true strength depends on how much they've eaten.

The overall difficulty of the mission is Silver.

Above that, the gold level involves opponents ranging from colonel to brigadier general.

This mission has recently attracted many adventurers to the Demon Slayer world.

They were one of them.

"Mr. Brian."

Tiffany, who had been maintaining her farsightedness magic, suddenly stopped.

He whispered a reminder to Brian, who was walking ahead and slashing a path with his knife.

"I saw."

"There is a campsite at the foot of the mountain, about three kilometers ahead."

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