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Chapter 667: Encountering the Demon King, Wuzan!
Chapter 667: Encountering the Demon King, Wuzan!
The flickering lightning at our fingertips is our unwavering faith... Cough, cough, as the white thunder erupts from Night City's fingers, tearing through the darkness.
The white thunder slashes through the night sky, and instead of creating a crater upon impact with the ground, it penetrates deep into the earth.
At that moment, in the swamp water, a swamp demon that had tightly grasped Mitokado Nezuko suddenly has its shoulder pierced by this unexpected bolt of lightning.
The pain causes the swamp demon to involuntarily loosen its grip.
Taking advantage of this moment, Nezuko, who had already been struggling to breathe underwater, gathers her strength and delivers a powerful kick to the demon's head!
In the alley, Night City witnesses a three-horned demon dressed in ninja-like attire, flying out from beneath the ground, reaching a height of over a dozen meters, its head twisting in a dizzying spin.
On the other side, Tanjiro Kamado, having witnessed his sister Nezuko escape danger, finally regains his composure.
He employs the Full Concentration Water Breathing Technique - Land Form: Twirling Whirlpool, swiftly and decisively eliminating the remaining two swamp demons.
Don't ask how he can use the breathing technique underwater; it's just the way it is in the story.
It's not just underwater; even in a hot-blooded anime, if the protagonist can breathe in outer space, Night City would believe it.
After delivering a kick that sends one of the swamp demons into a dizzying spin, Leg Pillar Nezuko, originally intending to finish it off, hesitates upon seeing Night City's arrival.
Her fierce expression softens, and she scampers over to Night City, tiptoeing to caress his head as a gesture of affection and comfort.
To avoid being outdone, Night City reciprocates by patting Nezuko's head.
"Nezuko, you're so strong! You almost killed that demon with just one kick."
Since she treats him like a little brother, he decides to play along and act like a doting father, ensuring he doesn't come out on the losing end.
"Night City, you're such a hypocrite! Didn't you say that even if they died, you wouldn't lift a finger to help? What's this all about now?"
As Night City plays the head-patting game with Nezuko, Yatagarasu circles around them, constantly interrupting with sarcastic remarks.
"What I said before was that I wouldn't care about Tanjiro's life or death, not Nezuko's.
You saw how my White Lightning helped Nezuko out of her predicament, so it doesn't break my promise.
If Tanjiro were to meet an unfortunate end, I would naturally take responsibility for taking care of his sister, Nezuko."
Yatagarasu scoffs at Night City's explanation. Having been by his side for several years, it knows his character all too well.
"You're such a hypocrite! 'I shall raise your sister as my own.'"
Yatagarasu even suspects that if Tanjiro hadn't swiftly eliminated the other two swamp demons, the next bolt of White Lightning might have veered off course and struck the hapless Tanjiro instead.
The swamp demon, whose head was spun around 720 degrees by Nezuko's kick, does not die from the impact.
However, when confronted by Tanjiro's interrogation, the demon refuses to reveal any information about Gyutaro Wumcan. Eventually, Tanjiro ends its life with a single stroke of his sword.
The three leave the small town and head to Asakusa, one of the most prosperous and technologically advanced towns in the world during the Taisho era.
With man-eating demons rampant and the Demon Slayer Corps understaffed, Tanjiro receives a new mission immediately after dealing with the swamp demons in the town.
Asakusa was bustling with activity, especially with a festival in full swing, attracting a massive crowd. Night City, keen to return to his hometown and pick up some local specialties, accompanied Tanjiro Kamado and his sister to the city.
The moment they stepped into Asakusa, Night City's usually relaxed demeanor transformed into a solemn one, and a slight smirk tugged at his lips. "I never expected that guy to be hiding here. Things are about to get interesting."
Tanjiro, startled by Night City's sudden change, hesitantly asked, "Night City, what's going on...?"
"Tanjiro, your original mission is canceled. As the Spirit Pillar of the Demon Slayer Corps, I'm assigning you a new task."
Within the Demon Slayer Corps, only Pillar-ranked members had the authority to deploy lower-ranked members. To mobilize the heir of another Pillar, consent from that Pillar was required.
Seeing Night City's serious expression, Tanjiro nodded seriously after a moment of hesitation.
To be honest, since meeting Night City, Tanjiro had never seen him so focused. This indicated that the man-eating demon in Asakusa was no ordinary foe. Tanjiro's sense of smell was sharp, but it couldn't match Night City's perception. At this moment, he was unaware of the presence of Gyutaro Kurumado, hidden within the bustling town.
Asakusa was one of the most prosperous towns in the area, and with the festival, the crowd was unusually large.
Engaging Gyutaro Kurumado here would undoubtedly result in countless casualties.
Night City sent Yatagarasu back to the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters to deliver a message and explained his plan to Tanjiro.
Using his perception, Night City could approximate Gyutaro Kurumado's location, but if he showed himself, Gyutaro Kurumado would likely flee.
Night City's plan was to use Tanjiro and Mitokado Nezuko, a rare demon capable of coexisting with humans, as bait to lure Gyutaro Kurumado out of the town or to a less crowded area.
Gyutaro Kurumado would likely be interested in Mitokado Nezuko.
Night City was confident that if the plan worked, he could either obtain parts from Gyutaro Kurumado or even eliminate him directly! After explaining his plan, Night City specifically instructed Tanjiro to remain calm and follow the plan, regardless of the situation.
Tanjiro readily accepted the dangerous bait assignment, trusting Night City implicitly.
Night City had already helped them a lot, and Tanjiro understood the severe consequences of taking action in a crowded town like Asakusa. He resolutely shouldered the responsibility.
As Tanjiro neared the "target" Night City had mentioned, holding his sister Mitokado Nezuko's hand, his usually calm expression began to twist.
He detected a familiar scent in the air, one he had only encountered once before but never forgotten in the past two years.
The source of this scent was the same man-eating demon that had slaughtered his entire family!
Tanjiro's desire for vengeance against the demon who had annihilated his family burned fiercely. He never imagined he would encounter his greatest nemesis in Asakusa.
As he sensed the demon's presence, Tanjiro held Mitokado Nezuko's hand with one hand and naturally gripped the hilt of his Sun Wheel Blade with the other.
(End of Chapter)
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