Chapter 789: Hinata's Shock
Chapter 789: Hinata's Shock
Boom! Boom! Boom!
On the outskirts of the small town, a series of deafening explosions rocked the earth, causing the residents to cower in their homes, unsure of what was happening and too afraid to venture out.
Evening Primrose had deliberately chosen to move the battle away from the town to minimize collateral damage, and after nearly two hours of fighting, the battlefield had shifted to the outskirts.
In the distance, a graceful figure sped towards the town. It was none other than Hinata Hyuga, the Hive Pillar, who had been dispatched to investigate the situation.
"Such terrifying ghost energy..." Hinata murmured as she sensed the commotion ahead, her face betraying her awe. "Is this the power of an Upper Moon demon?"
Even from several kilometers away, she could clearly sense the overwhelming ghostly aura emanating from Yahiko, far surpassing any demon she had ever encountered.
In fact, even the Lower Moon demon she had slain in the past paled in comparison to this overwhelming presence. Yahiko, in his full power, was indeed a force to be reckoned with.
Even before breaking through the limits of a demon, Yahiko's strength was comparable to that of a world-class swordsman who had achieved spiritual enlightenment. This level of power already placed him at the pinnacle of the world, and breaking through the limits only served to enhance his might further.
In a world without Feng Ye's interference, Yahiko's battle with Rengoku Kyojuro, the Flame Pillar, had lasted until dawn. It was only because Yahiko had been holding back to prolong the fight that Rengoku had managed to survive until morning. Had Yahiko fought with his life on the line, Rengoku would never have lasted that long.
"How strange," Hinata thought, astonished by Yahiko's power but also puzzled by something else.
With such a massive battle taking place, she couldn't sense the presence of another person! If there were a Breath user capable of fighting an Upper Moon demon, she should have been able to detect their aura clearly at this distance.
Yet, she couldn't sense any trace of the unique fighting spirit associated with Breath users. All she could perceive was a sharp, piercing energy filling the air.
As she drew closer to the battlefield, the sharpness in the air became even more pronounced.
Swish! Swish!
Hinata slowed down as she neared the battlefield, eventually coming to a halt several hundred meters from its center. Her eyes fixed on the heart of the battle, she felt a heavy pressure bearing down on her.
"So strong..."
As a Pillar, Hinata had spent years honing her physical and spiritual strength, reaching a level far beyond that of ordinary humans. Yet, facing the two figures locked in a fierce battle, she couldn't help but feel a sense of oppression.
If she were to face either of them, she knew she wouldn't be able to engage in direct combat. Her only option would be to rely on her agility and speed to buy some time, and even then, she doubted she could hold out for long.
Before long, Hinata noticed something even more startling. The Upper Moon demon, despite its terrifying power, was at a clear disadvantage!
Yes, the battle was unmistakably one-sided. The Upper Moon demon was being completely overwhelmed, its attacks effortlessly torn apart by Evening Primrose's swordsmanship. Unable to inflict any damage on Evening Primrose, the demon was, instead, being repeatedly struck by her deadly blows.
It was only due to its near-immortal regenerative abilities that it hadn't already lost the fight. Each injury it sustained could have easily decided the outcome of the battle.
The power of the Upper Moon demon was already awe-inspiring, but the person capable of suppressing it was even more formidable.
"There's no mistake. She's not a demon, she's human, but..." Hinata stared at Evening Primrose in disbelief.
To be able to suppress an Upper Moon demon alone... What formidable power!
What shocked Hinata even more was that the one wielding such immense power and an extraordinarily exquisite swordsmanship was a girl who appeared to be only around sixteen years old, about the same age as her!
"Is it possible to attain such power without relying on Breath?"
"She's not a swordsman of the Demon Slayer Corps, yet she possesses such masterful swordsmanship... How did she achieve this level of skill?"
Countless questions swirled in Hinata's mind.
But she soon snapped out of her astonishment.
Opportunity!
This was their chance to kill the Upper Moon demon!
Evening Primrose didn't have a Nichirin Blade that could slay demons, but Hinata did, and since Evening Primrose could suppress Yahiko, it meant that whether they joined forces or Evening Primrose used Hinata's blade, they could vanquish this Upper Moon demon right here!
With this thought in mind, Hinata Hyuga took a breath, placed her hand on the hilt of her sword, and addressed Evening Primrose, "I apologize for the intrusion, but may I assist you? I am Hinata Hyuga, the Hive Pillar of the Demon Slayer Corps, and I'm here to slay demons. My sword can kill a demon by severing its head."
As soon as Hinata spoke, both Yahiko and Evening Primrose turned their gazes toward her. Evening Primrose's eyes flickered slightly, while Yahiko's eyes narrowed, a hint of annoyance flashing across his face.
He had been enjoying the fight, and now this interruption from the Demon Slayer Corps was irritating.
"Have you ever eaten a human?"
Evening Primrose directed her question at Yahiko.
Regarding Yahiko, who had suddenly appeared mid-battle, she didn't share the Demon Slayer Corps' intense desire to kill him, as she couldn't sense any murderous intent from him toward her.
However, if Yahiko was like the previous cannibalistic demon she had encountered, it would be better for such an existence to disappear from this world.
"I've eaten countless weak humans," Yahiko replied without hesitation. "The weak do not deserve to live in this world, but you are different. I acknowledge your strength, so... Won't you reconsider becoming an immortal demon? You truly don't want to be one?"
"I understand," Evening Primrose said, her eyes narrowing slightly as she swung her sword to repel Yahiko. She closed her eyes briefly, then opened them again, her gaze calm as she looked at Yahiko. "I understand what you are now... Regardless, I will never become a demon, nor can I agree with your ideology. You shouldn't exist in this world."
In the past, she had been a powerless orphan, unsure when she would starve to death. It was Feng Ye who had given her a chance to survive and gain strength.
To agree with Yahiko's ideology would mean that her former weak self was unworthy of survival, and as a human, she couldn't accept such a belief. Having experienced weakness herself, she knew all too well how desperately she had wanted to live back then.
Moreover...
The most crucial thing was that Feng Ye had once told her that what was truly worthy of respect was not physical strength but the strength of one's heart.
Her past self had been weak, but her spirit had been resilient, and it was for this reason that Feng Ye had acknowledged her.
This was the philosophy that Feng Ye had imparted to her, and she would protect it with all her might. Thus, she couldn't agree with Yahiko's ideology.
"May I borrow your sword for a moment?"
"Let me be the one to eliminate him."
Evening Primrose turned to Hinata, her eyes serious.
(End of Chapter)
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