His legs, which were about to exert force, were simultaneously severed. Gyuutarou gritted his teeth in pain. It was that demon's Blood Demon Art!
He couldn't see the attack!
Losing his legs, his body uncontrollably fell backward. Uzui Tengen seized the opportunity and slashed with his nichirin blade. Gyuutarou forcibly twisted his body, changing direction in mid-air. The nichirin blade grazed the skin of his neck, leaving a bloody mark.
The moment his back hit the ground, his legs regrew and healed. He did a carp jump and several flips to get away, then once again summoned his Blood Sickle to attack Yoizumi and the others.
Speaking of which, Yoizumi hadn't tried the Third Form against a demon yet. Because its attack range was so immense, he had to carefully consider its use before acting. Now was the perfect time.
Tanjirou and his companions did very well, cooperating with Uzui Tengen's wives. Everyone here had evacuated. The empty street was now only occupied by this demon who shouldn't be alive.
So.
"Swish, swish, swish!"
Even Uzui Tengen was drawn by the sound, his light red eyes widening. What a magnificent breathing technique!
Wielding his nichirin blade at high speed, frost-white air blades, like thousands of flying feathers, overflowed from the nichirin blade. They danced ethereally, yet concealed deadly intent. Each snow-white feather was incredibly sharp.
He couldn't evade!
Blood Demon Art: Arcane Leaping.
He made blood slashes surround his entire body for all-around defense, constantly using his Blood Sickle to block the seemingly harmless flying feathers. They were numerous and pervasive; even with all his might, he couldn't block all the invading feathers.
His skin and flesh were torn by the frost, his entire body covered in wounds. His already skeletal torso was scraped, revealing bone. Panting heavily, Gyuutarou realized that not only was his movement restricted, but his regeneration ability had also slowed down!
What on earth was going on!
But!
Don't even think about killing us, siblings!
Had one of his eyes closed?
Sensing something amiss, the female demon's obi sashes came again.
The sashes shot out from the houses, attacking from all directions. Yoizumi casually cut them with his nichirin blade, then noticed Daki on the high rooftop had an extra eye on her forehead. Was it visual sharing?
His sister wasn't very clever, so the brother used visual sharing to make decisions in battle.
Was Kochou doing alright?
When Yoizumi clearly saw the expression on the small figure constantly leaping on the rooftop, he suddenly felt at ease.
Kochou wasn't smiling; it was a cold look he had never seen before.
So she had this side to her too.
Then let's finish him quickly.
Breath of Snow: Second Form: Snow Concealment.
"Hmm?"
In Gyuutarou's eyes, Yoizumi's figure was illusory, appearing simultaneously in four directions.
Had he split?
No, all the movements were the same; only one was real!
Blood Demon Art: Flying Blood... "Hmph!?" He barely managed to block the nichirin blade aimed directly at his neck with his Blood Sickle. He had been careless; this demon never intended to use that move to attack him from the start!
It was all to mislead him!
Yoizumi used Blood Demon Art: Instant Shadow, appearing behind Gyuutarou, but was still blocked. As expected of an Upper Rank, his reaction speed was top-notch.
The fleshy substance on his weapon clung to the nichirin blade. Yoizumi tried to pull it, but it remained stubbornly stuck.
Uzui Tengen seemed to be brewing something, so Yoizumi would buy him some time, not letting Upper Rank Six disturb him... Damn it! Damn it!
Daki was furious. This woman was as annoying as a fly, always dodging her obi sashes with effortless grace every time they attacked her.
Even though her brother had awakened, and his movements were clear in her eyes, she couldn't even touch her sleeve.
And also.
What was particularly irritating was her gaze!
What was that, that look of disdain, as if she was looking at a dead thing!?
The poison she relied on was utterly useless against her, let alone trying to cut off her neck with that small blade. How dare she look at her with such unpleasant eyes!
"I'll tear you to pieces!"
Blood Demon Art: Eightfold Obi Slash!
Eight obi sashes wove into a net, descending from the sky, simultaneously blocking the enemy's path and attacking.
Daki laughed maliciously, envisioning the woman being cut into shreds.
Was she being underestimated?
Shinobu sighed softly, ignoring the sky-darkening obi sashes. She lightly raised and tapped her right foot.
Insect Breathing: Centipede Dance: Hundred-Legged Serpent's Belly.
What was that sound?
So many dense footsteps?
The Eightfold Obi Slash destroyed the house, tearing it into pieces. Wood splinters and ground dust kicked up smoke, making it impossible for Daki to distinguish where the chaotic footsteps were coming from.
Through his eyes, Gyuutarou realized his sister was in trouble. He threw a Blood Sickle with his right hand, controlling its direction to fly towards the rapidly moving Shinobu.
How could Yoizumi let him succeed? Blood Demon Art: Air Raid. He accurately knocked away the Blood Sickle and simultaneously cut off Gyuutarou's left hand, successfully retrieving his nichirin blade.
So fast! He couldn't hit her!
At this moment, Shinobu was moving at such high speed that Daki, even with her brother's eyes, couldn't capture her movements. Her footwork was unpredictable, curving and twisting like a nimble viper.
The small blade that Daki disdained was thus plunged into her throat.
Her pupils contracted violently. A corrosive pain, originating from her throat, assaulted Daki's mind.
The rapidly spreading poison instantly permeated the demon's entire body. Her body was soaked in the burning sensation of the poison, as if being scorched by the sun.
Daki writhed on the ground in agony, wailing in pain. Her skin was festering, her flesh dissolving, and she couldn't even regenerate.
Shinobu looked down at Daki with cold eyes. Could even an Upper Rank like you withstand this poison, which she had concentrated with countless efforts and cultivated for so long?
"Brother! Brother! I'm in so much pain! Save me!" Daki raised her hand, which was almost reduced to bone by the dissolving poison, and covered her face. Her sharp, piercing screams seemed to tear through the night.
But she would soon be unable to make a sound. Shinobu leaned down and pointed at her throat from a distance. Her fair fingers slowly moved from Daki's throat to her heart, and her soft voice uttered terrifying words.
"Don't worry, first your throat will begin to melt, then your heart, and finally..." Shinobu smiled faintly, her nonchalant demeanor chilling Daki. "Finally, your brain will dissolve, and your body will..."
"Explode with a pop."
"And turn into a puddle of liquid."
"How about it, Miss Upper Rank Six, are you still scared after hearing all that?"
Daki, unable to make a sound, blood oozed from her gradually dissolving eyes, and her jaw trembled.
"Oh my~ Did I still scare you?"
"My apologies~"
Shinobu straightened her back again, her eyes curving into a smile.
"Then please, have a good death~"
Note:
Hello everyone!
First of all, I want to send my warmest wishes to you and your families. May your Lunar New Year be filled with warmth, reunion, and joy. I hope you all stay healthy and have a wonderful year ahead!
I have a small announcement: I will be taking a Lunar New Year holiday starting on February 15th, 2026, and will return on February 23rd, 2026. During this time, I want to rest, spend time with my family, and enjoy the traditional New Year atmosphere.
Don't worry! During this break, I will prepare new chapters so I can post them regularly when I return. So please be patient and wait, the upcoming story will be even better!
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