Chapter 832: Butterfly Ninja's Transformation
Chapter 832: Butterfly Ninja's Transformation
Regarding Feng Ye's quiet residence in the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters, Urokodaki Sakonji immediately imposed a news blockade upon learning of it. He was well aware of Kibutsuji Muzan's cunning nature, and should the demon discover the existence of a deity favoring humanity, he would likely go into hiding and never surface again.
Should they wait until this generation passes away and Feng Ye's patience with humanity wanes, they might lose the opportunity to end it all, and the world would plunge back into darkness.
The news blockade by the Demon Slayer Corps was, of course, extremely strict. Even though Feng Ye had been staying at the headquarters for several months, only a handful of pillars and a small number of members were aware of his presence.
In the courtyard.
Two figures danced, their movements graceful yet fierce, leaving trails of sharp sword winds in their wake.
The sparring duo was Shinobu Kocho and Butterfly Ninja, both petite in stature and similar in size. However, Shinobu possessed far greater strength, and their practice sessions served more to hone Butterfly Ninja's skills.
Clang! Clang!
Although Butterfly Ninja and Shinobu were using unsharpened practice swords, sparks flew with each clash, and from time to time, sword winds swept across the ground, carving out ditches.
After dozens of close-quarters exchanges, Shinobu inhaled sharply, her eyes reflecting a serious demeanor.
"Watch out."
She warned first, then gripped her sword with both hands and lunged forward with a vertical slash.
Despite the unsharpened blade, the attack still unleashed a fierce tearing sound as it cleaved the air, sending a sharp sword aura hurtling toward Butterfly Ninja.
Butterfly Ninja's expression turned solemn upon hearing Shinobu's warning. Her initial instinct was to rely on her speed to dodge, but the attack came faster than she anticipated, leaving her with no room to evade. She had no choice but to meet the strike with her sword.
Clang!
The resounding clash of metal rang out as Butterfly Ninja's sword blocked the invisible slash. However, due to her petite and delicate frame, she lacked the strength to completely counter the force, and she was pushed back, sliding along the ground for several meters before finally coming to a stop.
Swish.
Shinobu did not continue her assault but instead leaped to Butterfly Ninja's side. "Are you alright?"
"I'm fine."
Butterfly Ninja shook her head, still holding her sword. However, she felt a tingling sensation in her wrists and arms.
Was it because she was too slender?
With this amount of strength, she wouldn't be able to kill Daki.
Even though Butterfly Ninja had been training relentlessly for these past few months, seeking out Shinobu for sparring whenever she could, her progress remained slow.
If only she could gain another ten centimeters in height and put on ten to fifteen more pounds, reaching a weight of around ninety pounds, her overall strength would undoubtedly be much stronger than it was now.
But...
Butterfly Ninja glanced at Shinobu.
Shinobu's stature wasn't much taller than hers, and they were of similar builds. Yet, the power Shinobu exhibited far surpassed her own.
"Again."
Shinobu nodded at Butterfly Ninja.
She was more than happy to help Butterfly Ninja improve her strength, but while she could guide her into the world of swordsmanship, she didn't know how to elevate her to a higher realm. That mystical feeling could only be comprehended, not taught.
She could only demonstrate swordsmanship to Butterfly Ninja through repeated practice sessions like this, hoping that she would gain insights from them. Unfortunately, while there had been some progress, Butterfly Ninja still couldn't grasp the most challenging aspects.
Butterfly Ninja took a breath, clearing her mind of chaotic thoughts, and resumed her training with Shinobu.
Looking eastward from the courtyard, one could see a corridor with a window at the end. Behind the window sat a table, and Feng Ye was seated next to it, casually browsing a book.
Suddenly,
He put down the book and turned to look at Kanae, who was kneeling beside him, pouring tea. A gentle smile appeared on his face as he asked, "What is it? Do you want me to help her?"
As she spoke, Kanae's eyes fell on Butterfly Ninja in the courtyard, her expression filled with unmistakable worry.
Over the past few months, although she had not interacted with Butterfly Ninja and had stayed by Feng Ye's side, attending to his needs, she had kept a close eye on the young ninja.
Knowing her sister well, Kanae feared that if Butterfly Ninja couldn't surpass Daki in battle, she might resort to desperate measures. Recently, she had noticed Butterfly Ninja researching the toxins of the wisteria flower.
Kanae was all too familiar with wisteria.
While it had a noticeable toxic effect on ordinary demons, the upper echelon demons, like the Upper Moons, possessed the ability to decompose toxins. Even a concentrated dose of wisteria poison would require a massive amount to be effective.
Moreover, an Upper Moon demon wouldn't be foolish enough to allow Butterfly Ninja to inject a large amount of wisteria poison. Other types of poison would face similar limitations—in the midst of battle, injecting poison once or twice was often the limit, especially against an opponent like Daki, who possessed the Blood Demon Art of ice and excelled in long-range attacks. Once she perceived danger, she wouldn't give Butterfly Ninja any opportunity to get close.
And Daki was a demon who relished consuming women, particularly those who were beautiful, young, and pure.
Based on these traits, Kanae conceived of a plan to deal with Daki—using herself as bait and hiding a large amount of poison within her body, allowing Daki to consume it all at once.
Whatever plan she could devise, her sister Butterfly Ninja would surely be able to as well.
However, Kanae didn't want Butterfly Ninja to resort to this suicidal method to kill Daki. She wanted her sister to live, especially after everything ended, to live a peaceful and happy life as a human.
"Hehehe..."
Feng Ye listened to Kanae's words and laughed.
With one hand on his chin, he gazed out at Butterfly Ninja still training in the courtyard, deep in thought. Then, with a smile, he said, "Alright, since it's my servant's wish, I'll... give her a little help."
As he spoke, Feng Ye stood up, pushed open the door, and strode into the courtyard.
The intense sparring between Shinobu and Butterfly Ninja immediately slowed as Feng Ye suddenly appeared. After a brief collision, they moved apart, each going to one side.
"Master!"
Shinobu bowed respectfully to Feng Ye.
Butterfly Ninja's chest rose and fell slightly as she calmed her breath. Then, with her right arm tucked in, she bowed to Feng Ye and spoke in a gentle and respectful tone, "Greetings, Divine One."
At this moment, her heart was filled with only one resolve—to avenge her sister. For this, she was willing to pay any price.
Of course, she hoped to gain the power to exact her revenge from Feng Ye. Three months ago, she had knelt outside his door, requesting his aid and offering to pay any price, but he had refused.
Even though her request had been denied, every time she came here, she maintained a respectful attitude toward Feng Ye. Gone was the rash behavior of the past.
In the short span of a few months since her sister's departure, Butterfly Ninja had grown significantly. In the past, as the younger sister, she only needed to focus her attention on her sister. But now, she was alone, managing the entire Butterfly Estate, no longer a little sister, but a 'big sister' to everyone who relied on her.
"Follow me."
Feng Ye offered no further explanation as he calmly instructed Butterfly Ninja.
(End of Chapter)
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