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Chapter 62: Godly Sword·Onikiri

Inside the wooden room.

Kokushibo lowered his head and remained silent for a long time before slowly speaking:

"Although it's hard to believe, I have conducted a detailed investigation of the Demon Slayer Corps' bases around Mount Natagumo and Asakusa, and so far, I have not found any information related to her. Back then... it was I who cut his body in two, there is absolutely no possibility of him coming back to life."

"As for the ghost-hunting methods she used..."

Kokushibo was not surprised at all by this.

Just as he could only see his younger brother's back from afar no matter how hard he tried, if this girl is really the reincarnation of Yoriichi Tsugikuni, then it is reasonable for her to use any inconceivable means.

—Heaven's favorite, one cannot fathom with the mindset of mortals.

Another moment of silence followed.

at last.

Muzan seemed to have guessed something, and hissed, "It seems that the cause of all this probably lies with the Ubuyashiki clan."

"It must be that this generation of Ubuyashiki's precognitive abilities have changed in some way, which allowed him to discover Yoriichi Tsugikuni's reincarnation, hide that girl in advance, intending to use her as a secret weapon against us, and then erase all traces of her existence, leaving us with no way to investigate!"

After the initial conclusion was reached.

Muzan's train of thought gradually became clearer:

"I see……"

"No wonder the Demon Slayer Corps was able to accurately locate the Twelve Demon Moons several times in such a short period of time. The last time was exhausting, but this time, to deal with Gyutaro, they sent out three Pillars at once. It was obviously premeditated. And judging from their appearance, it seems that they even know that Daki and Gyutaro need to be beheaded at the same time to kill them..."

It seems that Ubuyashiki's ability not only allows her to foresee the movements of the Twelve Demon Moons, but also to glean information about their abilities!

At that moment, Muzan suddenly felt a little fortunate for his caution.

If he hadn't acted decisively, the Demon Slayer Corps might have found him instead of Daki...

"..."

Kokushibo lowered his head and remained silent.

Muzan made a decision: "Nakime, teleport all the Upper Moons here. I need to call a meeting immediately!"

"Until we confirm the location of the Demon Slayer Corps' headquarters and obtain accurate information about that girl, we must preserve the Upper Moon's power to the greatest extent possible!"

……

Kagaya Ubuyashiki was unaware that, in Muzan's eyes, he had become the mastermind behind all the conspiracies.

The news he received from Kasugai Crow about the successful defeat of Upper Moon Six made him very happy.

after all……

The last time an Upper Moon demon was successfully defeated was more than a hundred years ago.

Although only the lowest-ranking Upper Moon was eliminated, this operation fully demonstrated the accuracy of the information provided by Uchiha Hikaru. Therefore, the Demon Slayer Corps' chances of dealing with the other Twelve Demon Moons will be greatly improved.

Even the ultimate goal of completely eliminating Muzan Kibutsuji has seen a glimmer of hope.

Therefore, Kagaya Ubuyashiki personally visited Hikaru Uchiha with his wife and daughter to express his sincere gratitude.

He also brought many gifts.

"These are tea utensils made from Yakusugi cedar trees in Kagoshima, these are ceramic dolls from the Hakata region of Fukuoka Prefecture, and these are sachets made from wisteria blossoms..."

"These items are handicrafts that I have collected from various parts of the country during this period, as well as some ingredients that can be preserved for a long time. They are all a token of my and my wife's goodwill, and I hope you two ladies will not find them offensive."

"Hmm, these sachets look quite unique... Mr. Ubuyashiki, you're too kind."

Bulma was quite interested in these gadgets.

After all, you can't see this kind of thing in the Dragon Ball world.

Uchiha Hikaru, however, focused his attention on several other things—

A knife, a bronze mirror, some jade artifacts, and a flute...

"These are the mysterious objects I collected during this period, as requested by Miss Hikari."

"Because of the limited time and the difficulty in identifying these items, I've only collected this much so far. If you want more, I'll continue collecting over the next period and give them to you when I come back next time."

Kagaya Ubuyashiki then began to introduce them one by one:

"This sword is a sacred sword enshrined in the shrine managed by my wife's family. It is called Onikiri. It was forged eight hundred years ago by a master swordsmith during the Heian period. It was once used by the shogun of the Minamoto clan to slay demons, and it remains as sharp as ever to this day."

"..."

So the demons in the "Night Parade of One Hundred Demons" story are the demons of Muzan Kibutsuji?

Uchiha Hikaru drew his sword, examined it carefully, and then flicked his finger, producing a slight trembling sound.

"Not bad."

She was also a trained swordsman, so she could tell the difference in quality. Compared to the short swords she bought in bulk from the ninja tool shop, and even the swords of most Demon Slayer Corps members and Pillars, this sword's craftsmanship was top-notch.

and……

As she gripped the hilt, she sensed a very peculiar aura. Cold, sharp, and solid, it felt somewhat like chakra…

No.

Uchiha Hikaru suddenly realized the source of this aura—it was likely the result of the beliefs left behind by generations of people who had wielded this sacred sword over the past eight hundred years, forming a unique spiritual power. It was this power that enveloped and protected the sword, forged from ordinary iron, giving it extraordinary sharpness and allowing it to endure for hundreds of years.

"I see……"

"Perhaps the sword hidden within the puppet of Yoriichi Tsugikuni in the Swordsmith Village also retains Yoriichi Tsugikuni's spiritual power, which is why it's so powerful?"

This knife is barely worthy of my use.

then.

Uchiha Hikaru looked at a few other things—

A rosary left behind by a high-ranking Shingon Buddhist monk, said to protect him from fire and water.

The Zishan Spirit Bow and the Demon-Slaying Arrow left behind by a priestess from the Warring States period... are battle-damaged versions and don't look like they're still usable;

The magatama necklace is rumored to be able to unleash "words of power," but its usage has been lost.

The ancient wooden flute, when played, can wash away the listener's sorrows...

Legend has it that a mirror can reflect what one is thinking...

With the legendary Onikiri sword set before them, these things are somewhat unsatisfactory.

However, after listening to Kagaya Ubuyashiki's serious explanation, Hikaru Uchiha did not reveal his thoughts. Instead, he nodded his thanks and put all the items away, intending to study them when he had nothing else to do.

At least, that magatama necklace was quite beautiful, its color resembling the azure sky.

The sound produced by the woodwind flute is quite nice; it does indeed have a calming effect on the listener.

"Speaking of which... the 'word of power' that this necklace can unleash, could it be 'sit down'?"

Looking at the Azusa Mountain Spirit Bow and the Magatama Necklace, Uchiha Hikaru couldn't help but make this connection.

(End of this chapter)