Although he wasn't sure if his thoughts were correct, this was the reality Chiba Yo understood.
"Let's begin then."
Before Chiba Yo could ponder further, Kagaya spoke up immediately.
Tamayo, Yushiro, and Chiba Yo all sat down upon hearing this, as Chiba Yo had also been invited by Kagaya to participate in this discussion.
Kagaya then continued, "Now that Muzan is cowering and refuses to emerge, it's difficult for us to know his whereabouts, let alone eliminate him.
I have a plan. Muzan has always wanted to eliminate our family, who constantly opposes him. If he knows my residence, he should come out to deal with me. At that time, I will use special explosives to severely injure him. Afterward, Miss Tamayo can seize the opportunity to use the medicine you developed to weaken Muzan, and then the Kasugai Crow I arranged will notify the children, and together we will kill Muzan."
Kagaya laid out his plan. Chiba Yo hadn't reacted yet, pondering as he nodded, "It seems like a good plan. We can transfer Master Ubuyashiki to another location beforehand, bury explosives within the Estate, and detonate them as soon as Muzan appears."
Kagaya and Chiba Yo didn't know Muzan too well, believing this would make Muzan appear.
"Yo, you misunderstood me. If he doesn't see me, Muzan will definitely not show himself. I don't have much time left, so there's no need, nor can I, be moved.
Being born with a frail body, I have never truly fought on the front lines hunting demons like you. In this final moment, let me contribute to eliminating Muzan."
After Chiba Yo finished speaking, Kagaya began to explain to him.
It was then that Chiba Yo understood Kagaya's meaning, feeling an unspeakable sadness in his heart; he could sense that Kagaya had already embraced the idea of death.
After a brief silence, Chiba Yo spoke, "Master Ubuyashiki, the Pillars will not agree to your plan. Furthermore, don't you wish to personally witness Muzan's downfall and see the 'tomorrow' you've hoped for?"
"That's why I don't intend to tell the other Pillars about this plan. I hope you can understand me, Yo. If it were possible, of course, I would also want to see such a tomorrow, but that is clearly somewhat impossible.
Not long ago, after the doctor treated me, he said I only had a few days left. Rather than being tormented to death by illness, I think this kind of death is a better end for me."
Kagaya said calmly.
Because Chiba Yo had not been in the Demon Slayer Corps for long, and he wasn't brought in by him, Kagaya felt he was the most likely person to agree to his plan.
After hearing Kagaya's words, although Chiba Yo wanted to refuse, he had nothing to retort with.
Just then, Tamayo spoke.
"With all due respect, I don't believe this plan is feasible. I don't think Muzan will ever appear.
Kibutsuji is an extremely cowardly fellow. A hundred years ago, Yoriichi, the user of Sun Breathing, once defeated him with a single move. Although he couldn't slay him, it left a profound psychological trauma on him.
And Yo's appearance is extremely similar to Yoriichi. The last time he encountered Muzan, it directly scared him into splitting and fleeing, and he hasn't shown himself since.
Because of Yo's existence, I believe Muzan will continue to hide, just like a hundred years ago. This alone won't be enough to draw him out."
Compared to Kagaya and Chiba Yo, Tamayo's understanding of Muzan could be said to be very deep; she knew exactly what kind of person he was.
After hearing Tamayo's words, Kagaya fell into thought. His plan was based on the premise that Muzan would come to kill him after learning about the Ubuyashiki Estate. If Muzan didn't come, then this plan would indeed be useless.
Given that Tamayo had been by Muzan's side for many years and certainly knew more about him than they did, Kagaya chose to trust her judgment.
"Then, Miss Tamayo, do you have any good ideas?" Kagaya asked Tamayo.
Currently, Tamayo didn't really have any good ideas either. Muzan's hiding had truly left them somewhat helpless, but she had come up with some secondary plans.
"When I was with Muzan, I learned quite a bit about him. The reason he continuously creates demons is actually to find a medicinal ingredient called the blue spider lily.
This ingredient is very important to Muzan; it could very well be the key to his true immortality.
Because I am a demon, and I was previously hunted by Muzan, my areas and times of activity are limited. I suggest you try searching for this ingredient. Once found, release news to attract Muzan.
This makes it more likely for him to appear, although the possibility of him showing up is still minuscule. But even if he doesn't appear, he will definitely send demons to investigate, and perhaps they will reveal something."
Tamayo spoke.
Kagaya had never heard this information before, and after hearing it, he found it quite feasible.
"I understand. Afterward, I will have the children of the Demon Slayer Corps keep an eye out for this ingredient. Once it's found, I will send a Kasugai Crow to inform you."
Kagaya replied.
Chiba Yo, listening to their discussion from the side, felt somewhat guilty. He felt that the situation had become so difficult because he failed to slay Muzan directly during their last encounter.
"Besides that, I will also try to search for Muzan's whereabouts. As Yo and I discussed before, if I can find Muzan's location, I will immediately tell him."
Tamayo added.
Regarding the elimination of Muzan, they didn't discuss any particularly feasible strategies tonight. Afterward, Kagaya brought up another matter.
"Miss Tamayo, I would like to know what stage your research on the medicine to defeat Muzan is at. Is it convenient to share?"
Tamayo replied, "The medicine targeting Muzan's splitting has been successfully developed, and a medicine to age him is also close to completion. Only the medicine to turn demons back into humans is still lacking a bit, but it should be completed very soon.
This research requires the blood of the Twelve Kizuki. I just received the Upper Rank blood that Tanjirou sent two days ago and haven't had time to start researching it yet."
"Hmph… Hmph… Is that so… You've truly worked hard. Among our Demon Slayer Corps' Pillars, there is also an expert in poisons. If possible, I would like her to assist you in completing the medicine to turn demons back into humans…"
After speaking for so long, Kagaya's body became somewhat weak.
The person he was referring to was naturally Kochou Shinobu.
"If the Pillar you mentioned is willing, then I naturally have no objections."
Tamayo replied. She felt that the Demon Slayer Corps' Pillars might not accept her, especially since Chiba Yo had initially wanted to kill her and Yushiro directly.
"Thank you, Miss Tamayo… I will speak with her beforehand…" Kagaya said with a faint smile.
…
Tonight's discussion concluded, though not entirely successfully.
It was past midnight. In a desolate area far from the Demon Slayer Corps, a car had been sliced into pieces by something unknown. A father and daughter huddled behind the wrecked car, trembling with fear.
Beside the car were two figures. One, dressed as a samurai, stood holding a sword. The crescent moon in the sky cast his shadow over another figure sprawled on the ground in front of him, completely afraid to look up…