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Chapter 827: Mercy
Chapter 827: Mercy
As the words fell, time began to flow once more in the stagnant world.
Daki, with a stiff expression, started walking towards what was supposed to be Nezuko's corpse. But the next moment, she halted, her rigid expression darkening a shade as she witnessed Nezuko's body quietly melting away.
In the span of a breath, the entire body, along with the bloodstains, vanished without a trace, and the ice spikes that had impaled it fell to the ground with a clatter.
"What's going on now?"
Daki was flustered.
First, he had nearly lost his life, which had been unpleasant. Then, he had let Butterfly Ninja escape, and when he tried to pursue, he was blocked. Now, upon returning to savor Nezuko's corpse, her body had mysteriously melted away.
"Did she do something else in the end? Did she hide poison inside her body?"
Daki stared at the spot where Nezuko had disappeared, deep in thought.
Just slightly off from his line of sight, Feng Ye, Kanroji Mitsuri, and Butterfly Nezuko stood there, but to Daki, it was as if they were separated by a world, invisible even though they were within arm's reach.
Feng Ye paid no heed to Daki. He casually curled his finger, causing Nezuko's original body to melt away, then gestured to the side, causing a white light to bloom. Soon, Nezuko's form was reconstituted.
He merely restored her body without adding anything to it.
Then,
Nezuko felt her soul being pulled by a force, returning to her restored body in an instant. All her previous injuries vanished, and even her blind eyes were completely healed.
After doing all this, Feng Ye made no further moves. He simply turned and left, saying, "Let's go."
Kanroji Mitsuri obediently followed by Feng Ye's side, curiously sizing up Nezuko.
Nezuko, on the other hand, turned back to glance at Daki, who was still deep in thought at the spot. Though she felt the urge to kill him, she ultimately did nothing and followed Feng Ye's footsteps, disappearing into the night.
...
Nezuko is dead!
The news of the Flower Hashira's death quickly reached the Demon Slayer Corps' headquarters, shaking the entire organization. After all, each Hashira was an immensely talented individual among the countless corps members. They represented the Corps' highest fighting force and were the only ones capable of confronting the Twelve Kizuki. The death of any Hashira was a heavy blow to the Demon Slayer Corps.
Even Ubuyashiki Kagaya remained silent for a long time before announcing Nezuko's funeral.
Hashira Butterfly Nezuko was known for her gentle personality and formidable strength. She could be said to be well-liked throughout the entire Demon Slayer Corps. Almost all the Hashira had good relationships with her, not to mention that she oversaw the Medical Corps, and countless corps members owed their lives to her healing abilities. Her death caused grief throughout the organization.
Bang!
The Wind Hashira, in his courtyard, punched and shattered the stone pillar he had been training with.
"..."
The Stone Hashira, with his sightless eyes, joined his palms together and shed tears as he silently recited a prayer for Nezuko.
"That demon is called Daki? She wields a blood demon art that manipulates ice, which is just what I can counter. I will cut off her neck and avenge Sister Nezuko!"
The Fire Hashira remained silent for a long time, tightening his grip on his sword hilt. He inquired about the details of what had transpired.
The Love Hashira, Kanroji Mitsuri, was in her room, polishing her sword. In the silence, a strong, sharp aura rose from her. Though she held the sword hilt, she didn't swing it, but the direction her sword pointed, the floor had already cracked with a crisp sound.
"Sister Nezuko..."
She murmured.
It had been over two years since she had left Feng Ye. Her temperament and mindset were no longer those of the naive girl she used to be. She had become sharper and more resilient, and countless demons had perished by her hand.
Nezuko was the first person she had met, and she was also her friend. Nezuko's gentle personality and the care she showed in their daily lives made Kanroji view her as an older sister.
Around the same time, not far from the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters, three figures stood on a low hill. At the forefront was Feng Ye, standing with his hands behind his back, his eyes gazing into the distance as if focusing on something.
Behind him, Kanroji Mitsuri and Butterfly Kocho were engaged in a quiet conversation.
Kocho, with her gentle personality, and Kanroji, with her friendly demeanor, quickly struck up a pleasant chat. Through Kanroji, Kocho learned much about Feng Ye, once again overturning her perception of him.
"They're holding a funeral for you."
Feng Ye suddenly turned his head, a soft smile on his face as he addressed Kocho.
Kocho paused her conversation with Kanroji and followed Feng Ye's previous gaze, but without his enhanced vision, she couldn't see what was happening at the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters. She could only guess at what was transpiring.
Many figures flashed through her mind, finally settling on her sister, Butterfly Shinobu.
Biting her lip, Kocho couldn't help but ask, "Can... can I see Shinobu?"
"You can, but you mustn't let her recognize you," Feng Ye replied.
As he spoke, he lifted his hand, and a fox mask appeared, which he tossed to Kocho.
Kocho hesitated for a moment before slowly putting on the mask.
As the mask settled on her face, her hair changed from black to white, like that of a fox, and her clothing and decorations transformed as well.
Kanroji, intrigued by Kocho's transformation, asked curiously, "Why can't Sister Kocho meet her sister?"
Feng Ye smiled and answered, "Isn't that her own choice?"
Kanroji blinked, still a little confused, but Kocho stopped her from asking further. "It's alright," she said softly. "This is my choice, and being able to see Shinobu from a distance is enough for me."
Even though she had only spent a few days with Feng Ye and Kanroji, Kocho felt that she might understand Feng Ye better than Kanroji did at this point.
Initially, she had thought him cold and indifferent, uncaring about life, but now she sensed that his essence was one of kindness.
It was this kindness that had given her the opportunity and choice to change her destiny.
Having received a gift of mercy from Feng Ye, she naturally wouldn't want to break the rules now. Her earlier request had been driven by her overwhelming longing for her sister, Butterfly Shinobu.
"But this time, I might have to be an evil god." Feng Ye suddenly chuckled.
"Hmm?" Kanroji looked at Feng Ye, puzzled.
Kocho was also taken aback for a moment, but her quick wit soon grasped what he meant, and she opened her mouth to say something, only to be stopped by Feng Ye.
"Don't worry," he assured her, smiling. Then, turning to Kocho, he added, "There's something else you don't know yet. Makomo is my disciple. She's a child I saved, and I'm the one who taught her swordsmanship."
"Makomo..." Kocho was surprised for a moment, but then it made sense to her. No wonder such an enigmatic swordsmanship had suddenly appeared in the world, unseen until now. It, too, was a gift from Feng Ye.
Feng Ye spoke softly, "I could rewrite the destinies of everyone, or erase all suffering from this world, but that would be meaningless. To me, the most brilliant aspect of humanity is their perseverance and conviction."
"So, I imparted the power of swordsmanship, hoping that humans would let their convictions blossom through their own efforts."
Kocho pressed her lips together and said, "Thank you for everything you've done..."
Feng Ye started walking forward, his demeanor relaxed as he said, "Alright, let's go. You can go see Butterfly Shinobu, and I'll go see those who persist in their convictions."
(End of Chapter)
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