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

Chapter 373 Your Intentions Are Too Obvious

From the very beginning, the Demon Slayer Corps clearly assigned tasks.

First, Yuuko held off Muzan, while the other Pillars joined forces to quickly eliminate the other Upper Moons. Finally, they worked together to restrict Muzan's movements and wait for the sun to rise.

Among the demons, the most unique is the Biwa-ki (琵琶鬼).

Nakime.

Her Blood Demon Art forced the Demon Slayer Corps to shift the battlefield from the ground to the lair of demons.

That was a blood demon technique that couldn't be defended against in real time.

As long as Nakime's abilities are not resolved, it will be difficult for them to prevent Muzan from escaping.

Even if Muzan couldn't split Tamayo's body due to her poison, it would still be difficult for them to keep her alive.

As the master of the Infinite Castle, Nakime cannot easily kill them, otherwise they might be trapped in this alternate dimension.

It can be said that Nakime's priority is higher than that of the other Upper Moons, second only to Muzan.

Nakime has absolute control over the Infinity Castle, making it extremely difficult to approach her under normal circumstances.

Yushiro, however, happens to possess the ability to limit Nakime's Blood Demon Art. His ability to conceal his presence is so great that even Muzan would have difficulty detecting him, let alone Nakime.

He will subdue Nakime, seize control of the Infinity Castle, and drag Muzan back to the ground.

Thinking of this, Yushiro turned to look at everyone: "Listen carefully, if any of you need help, go and support those two pillars. I'll have to act alone from now on."

"Eh? But our lord wants us to protect..." Before the swordsman could finish speaking, Yushiro disappeared from their sight.

"Eh?!"

The group looked at each other helplessly and could only head towards the place where the pillars were fighting.

After concealing his presence and aura, Yushiro headed straight for Nakime's location.

……

While Yushiro was taking action and Iguro and Kanroji were being restrained by Nakime, on the other side, the battle between Ikuko and Muzan was becoming increasingly intense.

Boom boom! ! !

Buildings were pierced one after another, and a corridor was dragged by a tentacle whip that emerged from behind Muzan and slammed towards Yuko's location.

Yuko spotted the doorway in the corridor, passed through it smoothly, and then...

"Snow Breathing - Eighth Form - Unending Snow!"

Despite being developed hundreds of years ago as the final form of Snow Breathing, Muken Snow has not been abandoned due to Yuuko's growth over the years.

The sharp sword blade stirred up a snow-white wave, piercing through the corridor and slashing towards Muzan.

Muzan used his tentacle whip, which was attached to the corridor, to swing his body and dodge Yuko's attacks while approaching her.

Yuko suddenly felt that Muzan was a bit strange; his desire to attack was a little too strong.

It's not that Muzan's decision was wrong; using his physical advantages was reasonable.

It's understandable that they'd be eager to devour her and end the battle.

However, what's unreasonable is that, given their current state, if they fight to the end, Muzan will definitely be the one who suffers the biggest loss.

Decomposing Tamayo's toxins has exhausted Muzan's strength. His priority now should be to use Nakime's abilities to avoid a direct confrontation with Ikuko.

There's really no point in dragging this out here.

Although this is the effect that Yuko wanted, Muzan must be planning something.

Think about it, Muzan doesn't have many cards left.

The Pipa Demon, the Infinite Castle, and the miscellaneous soldiers within the castle.

It's that pipa-playing demon!

Yuko's thoughts became clearer.

Is he trying to use the time he has to hold her back so that the Pipa Demon can do something?

Yuko was inclined to think about it, but she had no intention of stopping him, so she could only place her hopes on others.

While she was thinking, Muzan used the weight of the corridor to speed up and get to her.

Yu Zi spread her five fingers, and a beam of blood-red light suddenly burst forth from her palm and quickly extended outwards.

"Blood Demon Art: Blood Rose Whip".

A crystal-clear, thorny whip, interwoven with blood-red rose vines, lashed out at Muzan.

Yuko holds a Nichirin sword in her right hand and wields a long whip in her left.

With one attack coming from close range and the other from a distance, Muzan was forced to advance while enduring Yuuko's attacks.

Although the feeling of being struck by the long whip was not as intense as being burned by the crimson blade, the completely opposite coldness gave Muzan two completely different experiences.

The combination of Blood Demon Art and Breathing Technique had actually forced him to this point.

No, it's not a matter of matching.

The problem lies with the strength of this woman's Blood Demon Art.

How did it suddenly become so powerful?

He wasn't this strong when he fought Kokushibo.

Muzan increasingly suspected that the woman was entrapping him.

Before long, Muzan's body was covered in irreparable whip marks from his forced close approach, his flesh torn and bleeding.

But because of this, he finally came to Yuko's side.

Without saying a word, Yuko threatened to take advantage of Muzan's weakness if he dared to do that, and slashed at him with her Nichirin Blade.

Even for Muzan, the physical exertion required for regeneration is real. Without replenishment, the regeneration speed will slow down more and more until it eventually comes close to being unable to regenerate at all.

To Yuko's surprise, Muzan suddenly turned fierce and, in an attempt to lessen the direct confrontation, used an arm as a sacrifice to deflect Yuko's attack.

Before Yuko could react, Muzan's long, tentacle-like whips lashed out at her from behind, seemingly trying to ensnare her.

Yuko nimbly dodged, flipped over and kicked, striking Muzan and using the force to break free.

Muzan swayed slightly, then commanded all his tentacle whips to chase after Yuko.

Yuko swung her thorny whip backhand, the blood-red whip curving in mid-air to wrap around the whip that was surging out from behind Muzan. In the tug-of-war, Yuko gave it a sharp yank...

Muzan stumbled, regained his balance, and tried to pull Yuko back.

Yuko gave him no chance and immediately released the thorn whip.

The formed thorny whip quickly turned into a pool of blood in mid-air, splashing onto Muzan's back whip and rapidly condensing into ice, which then eroded back towards him.

Muzan's face darkened, and he forcibly tore off the back whip to prevent the troublesome Blood Demon Art from encroaching upon him.

With focused effort, his severed arm, which had been cut off by Yuko, regenerated as his flesh and blood writhed.

Damn!

Even though he had broken down the woman's poison, it still took a huge toll on his physical strength.

Yuko felt a pang of emotion upon seeing this.

Yoriichi's Crimson Blade could almost completely stop Muzan's regeneration, while hers could only delay it.

Even if they all activated the Crimson Blade, there were still significant differences between them.

Yuko said calmly, "Muzan, your intentions are too obvious."

Discovered? !

Muzan's pupils contracted slightly.

“It seems I was right.” Yuko narrowed her eyes. “But you seem to be overestimating your current situation.”

Muzan's face darkened; continuing like this would only make things worse for him.

We have to give it our all.

Muzan immediately commanded in his mind, "Nakime, open the door right at that woman's feet!"

"I understand."