Demon Slayer: The Journey That Began When I Became Yoriichi's Sister

The appearance of a demon is related to its own evolution to some extent. Some demons look no different from their human counterparts. Demons such as Ikuko, Daki, Nezuko, Doma, and Akaza belong to this category and are basically no different from their human counterparts.

Some demons' appearances change slightly from their human form. For example, Kokushibo can still be recognized by his appearance, but his face is no longer human.

Other demons have appearances completely different from their human counterparts. For example, the Hand Demon that Tanjiro encountered during the Final Selection was completely unrecognizable as a human.

The forms of demons are varied and mostly related to their own blood demon magic abilities, but while becoming a demon doesn't guarantee ugliness, there's at least a 99% chance.

Although Kokushibo doesn't have any appearance anxiety, the fact that he can live with six eyes without feeling guilty is enough to prove that.

For him, appearance is nothing as long as he can become stronger.

But seeing Yuko's demonic form, Kokushibo couldn't help but be surprised.

Because it is too sacred.

Perhaps it's because he's never eaten a human, so he doesn't have much of a ghostly aura, or perhaps it's because of his appearance.

If Kokushibo were to describe it, he would feel as if he were seeing a deity in human form from a storybook.

"What? Seeing how good-looking I am, are you anxious about your appearance?" Yu Zi exhaled a breath of white air, as if she were in the dead of winter despite the hot weather.

"There's nothing we can do about it. When we stand together, it's obvious who's more good-looking."

Kokushibo's lips curled up slightly: "His attitude is just as bad as before."

This was one of the few times that Kokushibo was able to feel what is called human emotion.

His last shred of humanity, named Iwakatsu, had vanished with the death of Ikuko years ago. Since then, all that remains in this world is the demon named Kokushibo.

Kokushibo already regretted not being able to stay by Ikuko's side until she completed her demon transformation. Now that he could hear his sister's ramblings again, any verbal attacks were nothing compared to seeing and talking to his sister.

Yu Zi lowered her eyes. Had she really gone too far with her criticism before?

This guy seems to be somewhat immune to her trash talk.

Tsk.

The reason why Yuko was able to communicate with Kokushibo so openly was not only because she had made peace with herself, but also because she was trying to influence Kokushibo's mindset with trash talk.

So in the end, it really comes down to pure strength?

"besides……"

Kokushibo's sudden words made Yuko cast a questioning glance at him.

Kokushibo said with a serious expression, "When I was fourteen, I was already taking over the family affairs."

"?"

For a moment, Yuko's mind went blank.

Who is this person in front of me? Is it still his old-fashioned older brother?

Where is she? What is she going to do? Is this still the village of sword forging?

"Pfft..." Yu Zi couldn't help but chuckle, lowering her head and her shoulders trembling slightly.

Kokushibo was somewhat stunned. Had he said something wrong?

But... Yuko actually smiled?

It wasn't a fake smile; it was a genuine smile.

Yes, even ghosts can't help but laugh sometimes.

Yu Zi steadied herself, her expression becoming increasingly tense: "You...you weren't thinking about how to refute me the whole time, were you?"

Just give her the impression that the kids had a fight and never won, and afterward they all went home. It was the middle of the night, and she finally remembered how to refute him, so she sent him a text message.

It perfectly matches her perception of antiques.

Ah, the thrill of crushing someone in an argument is so satisfying.

Kokushibo frowned: "I'm not wrong, you were the one playing in the mud back then."

He had long forgotten most of his past memories, even the faces of his wife and children.

It took him some effort to remember, but he can still guarantee that.

"Bullshit, I was clearly practicing back then..." Yu Zi retorted subconsciously, her expression changing slightly, and she stopped talking.

What is she doing...?

It doesn't really matter how you handle this.

Yuko's golden eyes narrowed slightly. As she assumed a fighting stance, the fine veins on her fair arms bulged out, and the veins on the back of her hand, which was gripping the Nichirin Blade, were also bulging. The faint sound of bones squeezing could also be heard.

Hei Shibo frowned, noticing her unusual behavior.

This is what I want to...

A touch of crimson appeared on the snow-white blade from the guard, and the bright crimson slowly spread to the tip of the blade, turning the entire blade a deep red.

The Crimson Blade is complete.

The scorching hot blade seemed to distort the air, and you could almost hear the sizzling sound of roasting charcoal.

Kokushibo's eyelids twitched violently.

He really wanted to ask, "Are you crazy?"

It's one thing for you to use a Nichirin Blade, after all, the only thing that's really a threat to demons is beheading.

But you're using the Crimson Blade?

The Crimson Blade is effective against him, but you yourself are a demon.

This behavior is no different from dancing on the edge of a knife; it's like killing a thousand enemies while losing eight hundred of your own.

Unfortunately, as an old-fashioned person, this kind of吐槽 (tu cao, a Chinese internet slang term for sarcastic or critical remarks) is not something Kokushibo could have come up with.

Yuko exhaled a long breath, as the activation of the demon transformation and the Crimson Blade caused a double increase in the consumption of physical strength.

Activating the Crimson Blade in her demon form was not an easy task for her. If it weren't for her own lack of physical strength, Yuko had considered finding a treacherous opportunity during the battle with Kokushibo... to find a suitable moment when Kokushibo was off guard and quickly activate the Crimson Blade to stab him.

However, the instant activation of the Crimson Blade is Yoriichi's skill, and her pre-cast animation is quite long. If you don't stack buffs before the battle, it might be difficult to activate it during the fight.

Her palms are a little sore now.

Whether Yuko was afraid of Hei Dao Heishi Mu was unknown, but now it was his turn to be drenched in sweat.

The already heavy atmosphere had become even more so.

Kokushibo took a deep breath. The moment the Crimson Blade was activated, his previously calm mood suddenly became tense.

We need to get serious.

Their eyes met, and the same thought arose in their minds simultaneously, and then... they both vanished from the spot.

when! ! !

Having undergone its second evolution, the Void Crying God, with its blade branching out into smaller twigs, emitted a mournful creaking sound. Its fleshy blade writhed with difficulty, attempting to neutralize the Crimson Blade's restraint with its powerful regenerative abilities.

Even someone as powerful as Kokushibo, whose weapons were forged from his own flesh and blood, often struggled to withstand the power of a Nichirin Blade, and could only rely on the difference in strength to overcome the disadvantage in weaponry.

As for the Crimson Blade, which unleashes the solar energy contained within the Nichirin Blade, its strength goes without saying.

Moreover, Yuko is not the kind of opponent who has no strength.

The mere collision was enough for the Void Crying God to maintain the blade's shape, and he could only use his repair ability to neutralize the effects of the Crimson Blade.

This explains why, during their battle, Kokushibo had to dedicate some of his energy to maintaining the use of Hollow Cry God.