Demon Slayer World.
On the 27th of April, the third year of the Taisho era, was the day Ubuyashiki Kagaya assumed the position of Patriarch, took over the Demon Slayer Corps, and engaged in a nearly fifteen-year battle against the demons. It was the most unforgettable day.
This day marked the disastrous day when Kibutsuji Muzan, after a millennium of effort since becoming a demon, managed to foster six Upper Moons, only to see nearly three of them slain simultaneously!
Except for Upper Moon One, Kokushibo, Upper Moon Two, Douma, and Upper Moon Six, Gyutaro, who was saved by Douma's timely intervention, all including Upper Moon Three, Akaza, Upper Moon Four, Half-Demon Dog, and Upper Moon Five, Jade Pot, met their demise!
The mastermind or main figure who caused the current imbalance between the Demon Slayer Corps and the Evil Ghosts is... Kamado Eiichiro!
"Gao~" On April 28th, amidst a dense wisteria forest, lies an unknown village. In the center of the village is a mansion, the Ubuyashiki Clan's ancestral residence that has been passed down for nearly a thousand years.
At this moment, Kasugai Crows are circling, and the "Hashira," returning from missions, fly into the courtyard. Seven went, but when they returned, one was missing an arm, and that was none other than the flamboyant Tengen Uzui!
"It's a pity, if that guy hadn't escaped, I would have killed him!" Tengen Uzui's left arm was severed to the shoulder, and just thinking about it made him angry.
While fighting the evil ghost siblings in the pleasure district, he had already used "Sound Breathing" to discern their attack patterns, and was about to turn the tables and gain the upper hand, when suddenly an iron fan appeared, stopping both him and Shinazugawa Sanemi. Not only did it help the siblings escape, but it also cost him an arm, which was shattered by ice, allowing him and Shinazugawa Sanemi to barely escape with their lives.
"Douma... Upper Moon Two... I swear, next time I meet him, I'll definitely kill him!"
Beside Tengen Uzui, Shinazugawa Sanemi's face was grim, even more unpleasant... He couldn't forget how the opponent wielded the iron fan, subtly disappointed upon discovering it was just them, saying something like "What a shame, I didn't wait for the main target."
Clearly, he was insignificant in the opponent's eyes, and it was the so-called "main target" he was after!
As for who the "main target" was, Shinazugawa Sanemi refused to recall, but the image of the hundred-meter Flaming Long Sword sweeping across the small courtyard remained vivid in his mind, unwilling to leave.
He gritted his teeth, sulking beside it!
"Water Hashira" Tomioka Giyu and "Snake Hashira" Izuki Kobane, one perched on a tree, the other curled up in a corner, both silent. More downtrodden than them, they hadn't encountered even an "Upper Moon," let alone a "Lower Moon."...
Previously, Ubuyashiki Kagaya speculated that Kibutsuji Muzan orchestrated several demon disturbances to deal with Roy, yet only he and Izuki Kobane found themselves empty-handed.
Roy managed the "Infinity Train," Shinazugawa Sanemi, and Tengen Uzui took care of the "Pleasure District," and... Kyojuro Rengoku led his disciple Mitsuri Kanroji and the novice swordsman Tokitou Muichirou in the "Swordsmith Village," all encountering Upper Moons in varying degrees...
Moreover,
Led by Kyojuro Rengoku, the trio not only encountered Upper Moons but also, following Roy's defeat of Upper Moon Three, Akaza, collectively slew two Upper Moons... Upper Moon Four, Half-Demon Dog, and Upper Moon Five, Jade Pot, stealing the spotlight, making everyone glance sideways!
"Mitsuri-sama, you're amazing!"
"Are Upper Moons scary? I've heard each one looks fierce and terrifying; is that true?"
In the corner of the courtyard, several members of the "In" organization who were familiar with Mitsuri Kanroji surrounded her with starry eyes. Grateful for her good temperament and straightforward personality, somewhat influenced by Kyojuro Rengoku, she's beloved by all. Otherwise... those unaware might cause Izuki Kobane some jealousy, perhaps prompting him to leap down.
"Sss~" The White Snake Kaburamaru flicked its tongue, Kobane, restrained his temper, and turned to look....
Mitsuri Kanroji waved her hand and smiled: "It's all the master's doing... he did it all!"
"Both Upper Moons?"
"All of them."
The lively courtyard fell silent immediately....
All eyes focused on the courtyard, where a routine yellow-haired youth awaited the Hashira Alliance Meeting, with his hair ends tinged red, usually quiet while standing... Now appearing different from before, embodiying a profound and majestic aura, much like the sun above... Once it tears through the darkness and ascends the horizon, no creature dares to ignore it, not even Evil Ghosts!
"What happened then?" Someone sneaked a glance at Kyojuro Rengoku and quietly asked Mitsuri Kanroji.
Tokitou Muichirou had accompanied Kyojuro Rengoku to the Swordsmith Village at the time,
Usually cared for by Tengen Uzui, who used his remaining right arm to wrap around the youth's shoulder and said, "Muichirou, did you see it?"
Tokitou Muichirou, usually dazed due to lost memories, showed rare flashes of light in his eyes, glanced at Kyojuro Rengoku, and softly said: "Yes."
The boy noticed Tengen Uzui's frown, seemingly thinking his answer was somewhat perfunctory, added two more words: "Very strong."
"More specific."
"Strong enough not to be just two people."
?!
Including Shinazugawa Sanemi, Izuki Kobane, even Kochou Shinobu and the always aloof Tomioka Giyu, raised their eyes to look... aptly....