Chapter 834: Muzan's Actions
Chapter 834: Muzan's Actions
"Devil Fruit..."
Butterfly Ninja murmured, unable to comprehend the makeup of such a thing, and according to Feng Ye, it was something he replicated from another world.
But soon, Butterfly Ninja clenched her fist slightly. No matter the principle, she needed this power. It was a power that could support her quest for revenge against Douma.
She carefully sensed the changes in her body.
Butterfly Ninja extended her hand, and her palm silently began to glow. Then it rippled and changed, turning into a verdant green plant, starting from her delicate wrist, while her onion-shaped fingers bloomed outward, transforming into a white flower.
Then these flowers started growing from her arm, and in a fleeting moment, they turned into a lush bouquet, covering the original bushes in front of her and continuing to spread into the distance.
Swish!
With Butterfly Ninja's thoughts, the blooming flowers rapidly withered and retracted, finally condensing back into her palm, and the white flower once again became her hand.
"This power... is indeed strong..."
Butterfly Ninja clenched her fist and took a deep breath.
She could sense the enormity of the power that had emerged within her. If she unleashed it without restraint, she feared she could transform the entire Demon Slayer Corps headquarters into a world covered in forests and flowers.
However, as immense as this power was, it was equally difficult to control. Earlier, when she had released just a small portion of it, she had felt a hint of losing control. She could only manage to extend it for a dozen or so meters before it became challenging to manipulate.
"It does match my ability, and my physique has changed as well. With this..."
Butterfly Ninja closed her eyes slightly, and the 'Breath of Flower' cultivation technique appeared in her mind.
The Insect Breathing technique she used was derived from the Breath of Flower, and its power was one level weaker than the more fundamental Breath of Flower. Initially, she had practiced the Breath of Flower with her sister, but due to her physical condition, she couldn't master it to a profound level and was forced to switch to the derivative Insect Breathing.
Now, with the change in her physique, she felt that the once elusive Breath of Flower flowed unimpeded within her, and it possessed greater power compared to Insect Breathing!
In the distance.
Not far away, Feng Ye was observing Butterfly Ninja's transformation.
With his gaze fixed on her, he noticed every subtle change in her body and nodded slightly. "The Breath of Flower and the Mori Mori no Mi are indeed compatible... Well, being able to unleash even a fraction of the Mori Mori no Mi's power far surpasses any breathing technique."
Feng Ye retracted his gaze and turned to walk away slowly.
He had already caused enough impact on this world.
He had imparted the power of swordsmanship and now provided a Devil Fruit's power, which was more than enough to compensate for the loss of a 'Pillar of Love' in the Demon Slayer Corps. Moreover, their overall combined strength was now comparable to the late-stage Demon Slayer Corps, who had collectively cultivated their stripes.
It was enough.
...
Soon, Ubuyashiki Kagaya learned that Butterfly Ninja had acquired a special power from Feng Ye.
Subsequently.
Ubuyashiki Kagaya ordered that this information be kept hidden.
The Demon Slayer Corps was renowned for its tight-lipped nature, so only Ubuyashiki Kagaya himself and the Stone Pillar, the most trusted pillar, were aware that Butterfly Ninja had gained a special power. Even the Wind Pillar and the Flame Pillar were kept in the dark.
In the following days, Butterfly Ninja secretly honed her new abilities, only using her Insect Breathing and swordsmanship in direct combat, concealing her true strength. She did this to deliver a fatal blow to Douma the next time they met.
However.
After his narrow escape from the Butterfly Sisters, Douma became cautious. For several months, he didn't give the Demon Slayer Corps any leads to his whereabouts.
Douma was an intelligent demon. Realizing that the presence of two or more pillars posed a threat, he rarely acted recklessly and only struck when he was confident of success.
As time went on, Muzan grew restless.
He had received no news about the Blue Spider Lily he desperately sought, and his Twelve Kizuki failed to eradicate the Demon Slayer Corps. They couldn't even uncover the location of their headquarters.
On more than one occasion, Muzan had the impulsive thought of replacing the entire Twelve Kizuki, but he always suppressed his anger, taking it out only on the lower-level demons.
After all, he still needed the Twelve Kizuki to do his bidding. Without them, he would have to face the Demon Slayer Corps himself. While he wasn't afraid, he didn't want to give them even the slightest chance of threatening him.
With no news about the Blue Spider Lily for centuries, Muzan shifted his research focus. He began creating new demons relentlessly and experimenting with the idea of producing one that could withstand the sun.
If he could overcome the sun's purifying effects, the Blue Spider Lily would become irrelevant. He would rule not just the night but also the day, becoming the true king of the world!
To conduct his experiments, Muzan started venturing out frequently in person.
As a result, the Demon Slayers noticed an increase in demon activity, with more people being turned into demons. Even though the Twelve Kizuki's movements had slowed, the Hashira had to travel constantly to fight the growing demon threat.
While most of the demons Muzan mass-produced were mediocre, some stood out, rivaling the lower-ranked members of the Twelve Kizuki. Ordinary Demon Slayers often struggled against these exceptional demons, and an entire squad could be easily wiped out. Only the Hashira and their successors were capable of facing them.
Due to the sheer number of demons being created, the Demon Slayers were able to map out Muzan's movements, which seemed to be moving from north to south.
Once Ubuyashiki Kagaya learned of Muzan's frequent activity and determined his trajectory, he sprang into action. He strategically deployed more Hashira to the regions where Muzan was most active and issued strict instructions.
Any Hashira who encountered Muzan alone was to retreat immediately and request backup. They were not to engage Muzan unless there were at least three Hashira present.
Although each Hashira burned with hatred for Muzan, they understood the importance of not taking him on unless they were confident of success. If they let Muzan escape, it would become even harder to track him down again.
However, despite the Hashira's relentless efforts, none of them ever crossed paths with Muzan, let alone engaged him in battle.
Muzan seemed to possess some ability to rapidly change locations, always staying one step ahead.
The closest any Hashira came to Muzan was when the Wind Hashira arrived at a massacre site, only to find the blood of the slaughtered family still wet, but Muzan was nowhere to be seen.
The Hashira grew frustrated at their inability to catch Muzan, but they were powerless to change the situation.
Nonetheless, this round of actions wasn't without its benefits.
Ubuyashiki realized one crucial fact: Muzan couldn't be captured by conventional means. To truly corner Muzan, they couldn't simply follow his trail; they had to devise a trap that would lure him in.
How to create a trap that would snare Muzan and what kind of scenario would entice him to appear—these became Ubuyashiki's sole focus, consuming all his thoughts and plans.
He still had some time left in his life, and he intended to use it to accomplish this goal.
On the other side, like a fated intersection, Muzan's relentless journey finally brought him to a destined location.
(End of Chapter)
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