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Chapter 661: Tanjiro, the Hero, to the Rescue!
Chapter 661: Tanjiro, the Hero, to the Rescue!
Five days into the Final Selection, apart from the three who had withdrawn early on, none of the remaining four had been eliminated.
No, to be precise, there were actually five left, as Yecheng and Koushou had also joined later, and an unexpected "intruder" had mysteriously appeared during the Demon Slayer Corps' selection process.
This person had no official registration, yet they inexplicably intruded upon the Final Selection.
Koushou had initially intended to intervene, but Yecheng, finding this amusing, stopped him.
The reason Yecheng gave left Koushou speechless: he thought this guy resembled his past self.
Several years ago, hadn't he also barged into the Demon Slayer Corps with an unknown identity?
As long as he wasn't a man-eating demon and possessed demon-slaying abilities, what harm could come from letting him participate in the Final Selection?
Koushou was rendered speechless by this, so he specifically sought the opinion of the Nakamura Twins, as they were the main examiners of this Final Selection.
However, after a glance at Yecheng, the Nakamura Twins immediately expressed, "We find Yecheng's reasoning very reasonable, so we respect all his decisions."
Koushou: (▽｀)
After several days of high-intensity battles, apart from Gami Yoshi, who unconsciously slayed demons, the others were physically and mentally pushed to their limits.
The man-eating demons in Tengeshimayama were undoubtedly on par with official Demon Slayer Corps members.
To be honest, the fact that Tanjiro and his group had endured for so many days, relying on strategy and strength to slay numerous man-eating demons, showcased abilities surpassing those of ordinary Demon Slayer Corps members.
Even the usually serious Koushou acknowledged that the remaining individuals, in terms of potential and talent, were the most outstanding in the history of the Final Selection.
Through discreet observation, Yecheng and Koushou discovered the unique qualities of the remaining five.
First, the yellow-haired boy, Gami Yoshi, seemed to enter a semi-awakened state when pushed to his limit, unleashing his true formidable strength.
However, he couldn't control this power yet and possessed exceptionally sharp hearing.
Fushiwakagawa Genmyo didn't use breathing techniques; instead, his combat style relied on powerful biting force and a unique digestive system, giving him a peculiar "taste" ability that temporarily transformed him into a demon after devouring one.
The stronger the demon he consumed, the more his regenerative abilities and strength increased, seemingly known as "Demon Devourer."
Compared to these two unique individuals, Tanjiro, Kanoe, and their group were relatively more ordinary, albeit still distinct from the average person.
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The intruding pig-headed boy was a pure battle maniac, reminding Yecheng of Kenpachi Zaraki from the Soul Society.
Like Zaraki, he possessed an animal-like intuition.
As for Kanoe, at this stage, she was undoubtedly the strongest among them!
However, her personality seemed to have certain flaws; despite her formidable strength, she lacked decisiveness.
Whenever faced with indecision, she would toss a coin, even when choosing a path in the mountains—whether to flee or fight...
"Boom———————"
A ground-shaking roar echoed through the forest, instantly capturing Tanjiro's attention, who had already planned the best route forward.
With his keen sense of smell, Tanjiro could detect the scent of man-eating demons and a faint trace of blood in the air...
It was evident that someone was engaged in a fierce battle against demons in the nearby forest and seemed to be in a dire situation.
After catching a whiff of the blood in the air and glancing at the route he had planned earlier, Tanjiro hesitated for less than a moment before unsheathing his long sword and sprinting towards the direction of the blood's origin.
The Final Selection was crucial, but Tanjiro couldn't bear to leave someone in danger without offering help.
Upon sensing the potential peril of others, Tanjiro didn't hesitate and made a swift decision.
Soon, following the scent of blood, Tanjiro arrived at a forest and discovered the combatants—a male and female pair of man-eating demons fighting against Kanoe.
The demon couple seemed to be in sync, with the female demon capable of controlling rocks to some extent using her Blood Demon Art, while the male demon could enlarge parts of his body to enhance his attack and destructive power.
Their teamwork was impeccable, having slaughtered over a hundred people, which explained why Kanoe was in a challenging battle.
The Demon Slayer Corps members were ranked from Rank A to Rank J, and although Kanoe was still an apprentice, her actual strength had already reached the middle to upper levels of the official Corps.
The demon couple she faced was also among the top-ranked demons in Tenji Mountain.
Even though individually they might not match the strength of a Waning Moon demon, together, they were almost as formidable, making it understandable for Kanoe to struggle in this battle.
When Tanjiro arrived, he saw that Kanoe's left arm was already drenched in blood.
Despite her severe injury, Tanjiro couldn't detect a trace of fear on Kanoe's face.
Impressed by her mental fortitude, Tanjiro witnessed a demon punching towards Kanoe, and in an instant, he dashed forward.
"Clang!"
Kanoe, gripping her long sword, had just used the Flower Breath Technique to shatter the stone spear that had shot towards her. Although she sensed the danger from behind, she had no strength left to dodge.
Unexpectedly, just as the punch was about to land on her back, a figure appeared behind her, wielding a long sword to block the sneak attack.
The massive fist collided with Tanjiro's long sword, causing him to feel as if he had been hit by a train.
The powerful impact sent him flying backward, and even with his feet skidding on the ground for cushioning, the punch propelled him over ten meters away.
As he came to a halt, feeling the numbness in his arms, Tanjiro's gaze towards Kanoe was filled with astonishment.
With just one punch, Tanjiro understood the strength of the demon couple before him.
And despite being outnumbered, Kanoe had managed to hold her own against them for so long.
(End of Chapter)
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