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Demon Slayer stands out in this respect.

The original Demon Slayer manga has very ordinary artwork, but the art style is a bit peculiar.

However, after being adapted into an anime by Ufotable, the animation quality was far superior not only to the manga version but also to the vast majority of other anime adaptations.

The exquisite image quality combined with the unique art style creates an effect that is far greater than the sum of its parts.

This is the reason why Demon Slayer suddenly became so popular.

Now, Kitagawa Yu and Yuna have directly brought the quality of the anime version to the manga version, which can be described as a complete dimensional reduction attack.

At least after Kitagawa Yu finished reading all the serialized manga in the official magazine, putting aside the story content and just talking about the art quality, Demon Slayer really blows those manga out of the water.

Of course, it's not that those comic artists are bad at the art; it's just that one chapter a week is too rushed for them, as they have to think about the plot and draw at the same time.

Meanwhile, they also faced pressure from deadlines and potential shutdowns.

In this situation, the best considerations are still plot, pacing, and image quality. As long as it doesn't become too disastrous, it's fine.

Even if it's particularly bad, it might still be considered as having a unique art style?

In fact, it wasn't just ordinary readers; even the editors at Kodansha's editorial department who knew about the work but hadn't read it because Demon Slayer skipped the serialization meeting were all curiously flipping through the Blade of Destruction supplement, and they were all shocked.

Seriously, putting everything else aside, the picture quality alone is a winner!

Then, one by one, the editors, with a sense of scrutiny and anticipation, continued to read through the rest of the story.

The first three episodes of Demon Slayer tell the story of Tanjiro going down the mountain to sell charcoal one day. Because it was too late, he stayed overnight at the home of an old man at the foot of the mountain. When he returned home the next day, he found that his entire family had been brutally murdered, and only his sister Nezuko was still alive.

Tanjiro, disregarding the need to bury his family's bodies, hurriedly carried his sister on his back and ran down the mountain to the town to seek medical help.

At that moment, a mysterious swordsman named Giyu Tomioka stopped him.

He then learned from Giyu Tomioka that demons existed and that Nezuko had become a man-eating demon.

Even so, he still refused to give up Nezuko and started fighting with Giyu Tomioka.

However, given his skill level, he was clearly no match for Giyu Tomioka. Even though he used his intelligence to employ unexpected tactics that nearly injured Giyu Tomioka, he was ultimately defeated by Giyu Tomioka in just a few moves.

Just as the cold-faced but warm-hearted Giyu Tomioka was about to knock Nezuko unconscious before killing her, Nezuko, who was supposed to lose her mind after transforming into a monster, actually stood in front of Tanjiro to protect him.

This greatly shocked Giyu Tomioka, and his idea of ​​killing Nezuko began to waver.

Moved by the bond between siblings, he finally spared Nezuko and advised Tanjiro to seek out the hermit Urokodaki Sakonji to inquire if there was a way to save Nezuko.

After thanking him, Tanjiro carried Nezuko on his back and set off for Mount Sagiri.

On the way, Tanjiro spotted a man-eating demon thanks to his keen sense of smell. A fierce battle ensued, and although Tanjiro and Nezuko defeated the demon, they were unable to kill it because the demon's regenerative abilities were simply too strong.

Chapter 203 Two Wishes

Finally, Sakonji Urokodaki suddenly appeared and pointed out that sunlight was the demon's greatest weakness, which allowed Tanjiro to learn how to kill the demon.

As the first rays of sunlight shone down, the demons that Tanjiro had pinned to the tree with his axe and could not escape were reduced to ashes in the sunlight.

Tanjiro was also brought back to Mount Sagiri by Sakonji Urokodaki to begin his training.

To be honest, the plot wasn't particularly dramatic or gripping; it was just a smooth watchable experience.

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Not only the editors of Kodansha who were watching Demon Slayer, but also other readers who were also watching Demon Slayer, couldn't help but have a strange thought after finishing the series.

"What the hell is this, Kimetsu no Yaiba? Are you sure you didn't submit it to the wrong publisher?"

"Shouldn't family ties, friendships, passion, and battles be the main themes of Shueisha?"

However, compared to the editor's frown and displeasure, the readers were much more tolerant at this point.

Firstly, the art style and quality of Demon Slayer are so exquisite that even those who aren't particularly interested in shonen action manga find it very enjoyable to watch.

Furthermore, and most importantly, it's free!

This exquisite and thick supplement is being given away for free, what more could you want?

Readers find it comfortable to read, and the editors, as professionals, can naturally judge the quality of Demon Slayer.

Immediately, the editors of several comics that were previously ranked low in popularity all wore serious expressions. Judging from the quality, their works would likely be removed from the main magazine next week.

However, Kitagawa Yu was unaware of these things, and even if he had, he wouldn't have cared, since it was just normal competition.

Just as he finished reading the main issue and was about to open the supplement, two system notifications suddenly rang in his head.

"two?"

Kitagawa Yu paused in his book-flipping motion, a look of surprise appearing on his face.

Then, when he opened the system panel and glanced at it, his surprise immediately turned into bewilderment.

The two system notifications represent two wishes. The first one is a challenge wish from Makoto Kyogoku.

That's right. After training hard for who knows how long, Makoto Kyogoku felt that he was good enough to defeat him again. So he wanted to fight him again. However, after asking Ran and Sonoko about Yu Kitagawa but getting nothing, his desire triggered the system, which almost made Yu Kitagawa laugh out loud.

"With my current strength after mastering the breathing techniques, even Kyogoku Makoto at his peak wouldn't be a match for me, right? You want to get beaten up? I won't hold back!"

While complaining, Kitagawa Yu lowered his gaze to the second system notification.

The second system notification came from Kanae Kocho.

However, she wasn't praying for herself, but for Tanjiro. Just like in the story, Tanjiro's father, Tanjuro Kamado, was dying due to a chronic illness.

After consulting numerous doctors, and even Kanae Kocho, to no avail, Tanjiro could only place his hopes on this deity.

Guided by Kanae, Tanjiro and his sister Nezuko have been kneeling and praying in front of the shrine that the Demon Slayer Corps built especially for him for three days and three nights. Nezuko, who is physically weaker, has already fainted.

Kanae Butterfly was moved by the two's filial piety. Although she felt that birth, aging, sickness and death were the will of Heaven, she couldn't help but pray for Kitagawa Yu. As a result, her kind and pure heart triggered the system as soon as she prayed.

"Treat Tanjuro Kamado? That's not a problem. Tanjuro probably has tuberculosis, and there are medications available now. Besides, my healing technique will cool down in a day. But what price will Tanjuro have to pay?"

Kitagawa Yu closed the magazine in his hand, put it back in the desk drawer, and stroked his chin as he pondered.

It's impossible to give something for free; that would easily breed greed in people's hearts.

But apart from the Sun Breathing Technique that Tanjiro's family has already returned to the Demon Slayer Corps, it seems like they don't have anything of value left.

After thinking for a long time, Kitagawa Yu couldn't come up with anything good to ask for, so he could only give up and decide to see if Tanjiro could become his follower.

"Hmm, a kind, brave, and righteous protagonist, I wonder how much of his wishes he can contribute?"

Finally, the bell rang, and Kitagawa Yu quickly walked out of the classroom to the restroom, finding an empty stall and going inside.

The next second, as the cubicle door closed, he vanished, and when he reappeared, he was in a somewhat familiar room.

"Isn't this the Mouri Detective Agency?" Kitagawa Yu was taken aback when he saw his surroundings, then realized what was going on and a row of black lines appeared on his forehead.

"Damn it! Kyogoku Makoto wouldn't have asked Kogoro Mouri, that useless detective, to come find me, would he? If you were going to ask someone, you should have asked Ran!"

Kitagawa Yu thought to himself, "I'm so annoyed."

At that moment, the other three people in the room, including Makoto Kyogoku, who was sitting on the sofa, suddenly had two flames ignited in his eyes, and he clenched his fists and stood up abruptly.

Xiao Lan, who was carrying a tea tray towards them, was dumbfounded. She lost her balance, dropped the tea tray, and the cups shattered on the floor.

Only Kogoro Mouri, sitting opposite Makoto Kyogoku with his back to Yu Kitagawa, was still sticking out his tongue and laughing loudly, boasting about his ability to find people.

"Don't worry, Makoto Kyogoku. When it comes to finding people, among all the detectives in Tokyo, I, the famous detective Kogoro Mouri, am second to none, hahaha—"

Before the laughter subsided, the sound of a cup shattering rang out, startling Kogoro Mouri so much that he almost bit his tongue.

"Xiaolan, what are you doing!"

Kogoro Mouri coughed and shouted, but when he turned around, he saw Yu Kitagawa who had appeared behind him at some point. He was startled and slid off his chair, falling hard onto the floor.

"I'm sorry, Ran, I startled you." Kitagawa Yu greeted Ran with a smile.

"N-nothing," Xiaolan said, still a little shaken, but unsure how to begin.

At this moment, Kitagawa Yu turned to look at Kyogoku Makoto and took the initiative to explain, "I heard that Kyogoku-kun wanted to challenge me, so I rushed over. I didn't expect you to be so persistent, even wanting to ask Detective Mouri to come find me."

“That’s right! Since I started practicing karate, I’ve fought over four hundred battles, big and small, and I’ve only ever lost to you. So it has nothing to do with Sonoko. I’m determined to surpass myself and defeat you!” Makoto Kyogoku said earnestly and firmly.

At this moment, Kogoro Mouri suddenly realized that if Yu Kitagawa had shown up on his own, wouldn't all the deals he had just negotiated be lost?

And he even had to pay for two teacups! These were the teacups he used to maintain the facade of his business; they were very expensive!

"loss!"

Kogoro Mouri cursed inwardly.

But he was helpless in the face of this situation.

On the other hand, Xiaolan, remembering the strength of the two, suddenly became incredibly excited about the upcoming challenge.

"You two brats! If you want to fight, go outside and fight. Don't cause trouble here!"

Seeing that the two men's auras were growing stronger, Kogoro Mouri's expression changed, and he hurriedly shouted loudly.

"Then let's change places!"

"How about joining our school's karate club?" Xiaolan suggested.

"No need for all that trouble, let's just find a place nearby, it'll be quick anyway~"

"!!!"

Upon hearing this, Makoto Kyogoku immediately punched me. If there were an rage meter, it would probably be off the charts by now.

Unfortunately, he didn't have a rage meter, so his off-the-charts rage value couldn't be converted into corresponding combat power.

Under the setting sun, beside the sandpit in the small park, witnessed by Ran, Kogoro Mouri, and Conan and Sonoko who rushed over in a hurry, Makoto Kyogoku roared, took a step forward and punched, a straight punch as fast as lightning and as powerful as heavy hitter, slamming into Yu Kitagawa's chest.

What may seem like a simple move, when combined with speed and power, can be far more effective than those fancy moves.

"Nothing is indestructible except speed," and Makoto Kyogoku has grasped the essence of this principle.

Even Xiao Lan and the others, who were seven or eight meters away, seemed to feel a gust of wind from the punch, and involuntarily gasped for breath, clenching their hands tightly.

However, the next second, a golden light suddenly flashed in their vision. Almost at the same time, a deafening thunderclap rang out. Kyogoku Makoto, who had been charging forward with great momentum, was as if he had been hit head-on by an unseen speeding train. He was sent flying backward, flying seven or eight meters before landing on the ground. Although he did not faint, his mind was completely blank.

"Who am I? Where am I? What just happened?"

Makoto Kyogoku lay on the ground, blankly pondering three profound questions in his mind.

Unlike Xiaolan and the others, although he couldn't see Kitagawa Yu's movements clearly either, he did see Kitagawa Yu make a move.

No, it's kicking.