Demon Slayer: I am a Demon.

Everything was clearly presented before my eyes, everything was so clear, even the rhythm of the wind was known to me.

"Is this... the transparent world?"

Under the tengu mask, Urokodaki Sakonji raised his eyes and looked at the 'hermit' who was driving the carriage. He could see not only the 'hermit's' breathing, but also the rhythm of the blood vessels inside the 'hermit'. He could clearly see the pattern of blood flowing through the body and what the next move would be.

She stood up gently and looked around.

The wind, the sand, the grass, the trees—everything was so clear, as if everything was under my control.

The world is still the same world, but what one sees, feels with one's breath, and hears is completely different. If before it was like looking at flowers through a fog, now it is like seeing through everything like a 'god'.

…………

Upon learning of Urokodaki Sakon's return, everyone waited at the foot of Mount Sagiri.

The happiest person was undoubtedly Makomo. She had already guessed what her master was going to do. She thought it would be a farewell, or perhaps a reunion, or maybe another kind of eternal separation.

But to my surprise, my master was unharmed.

This made Makomo extremely happy.

Su Mu was actually quite happy. After all, he had gotten along well with Urokodaki-senpai during his time at Mount Sagiri and they had developed a strong bond. However, he also knew that even without activating his 'Mark', he would still have to fight 'Upper Moon Three Akaza' and exhaust his remaining life force.

However, he probably won't live much longer, unless Sakonji Urokodaki can find a way to ensure that even if he activates his 'Scarlet Mark', he won't lose his life force, just like Tanjiro in the future.

However, this possibility is too slim. Since Yoriichi Tsugikuni awakened the 'Mark', only Yoriichi Tsugikuni and Tanjiro, who will awaken the 'Mark' in the future, have been able to do it. No one else has been able to do this.

Su Mu did not think that Urokodaki Sakonji could do it.

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In the distance, the carriage quickly approached, and Makomo almost excitedly greeted her most respected master, Urokodaki.

The old man seemed to have become even weaker, and he could only walk with the help of Makomo. However, there was an indescribable aura about him.

Su Mu was initially quite happy, but upon sensing this aura, he suddenly stopped in his tracks.

He had felt this aura before, this aura that felt like that of a plant.

That was the feeling he had when he first met Tanjuro Kamado on that snowy night—a feeling that was like that of a plant.

"A transparent world."

Almost at first glance, Su Mu knew the level that Urokodaki Sakonji had reached, and he almost couldn't help but want to turn around and leave, but in the end, he stood quietly in place.

Urokodaki Sakonji was overjoyed to see his apprentice Makomo again. Being able to return to Mount Sagiri and rest in this familiar place during the last period of his life was a truly comforting thing for him.

But none of this could compare to the exhilaration he felt when he entered the 'transparent world' during the last period of his life. Almost as soon as he reached this state, he wrote down his understanding of this 'transparent world' and planned to tell Su Mu about it later.

What Su Mu showed in this scene gave Urokodaki hope of eliminating evil spirits, and he also wanted to share his understanding of entering the 'transparent world' with Su Mu.

Therefore, Urokodaki was very excited when Makomo helped him up.

just

When they saw Su Mu waiting there from afar.

For the first time that day, the old man's eyes, hidden behind the dog mask, remained still.

The ghostly aura he smelled was almost identical to the one he had first encountered when he saw Su Mu bathed in sunlight. Back then, he thought there was something wrong with his nose when he saw Su Mu basking in the sunlight.

This time, I stepped into a 'transparent world' and could clearly see the people in front of me.

perhaps……

They can no longer be called human.

but

Why is he able to stand in the sunlight?

Chapter 194 Inescapable

Upon entering the 'transparent world', everything became clear, and at that moment, Urokodaki Sakonji saw the anomaly hidden in Su Mu's body.

They appear to be no different from humans.

But it is no longer a 'human'

The other party was perfect in every way, like the most perfect creature in the world, with no weaknesses or fatal flaws.

And this is something that only humans can possess.

Only ghosts would exhibit this characteristic.

I never imagined that the other person was a ghost.

Urokodaki Sakonji had doubted his nose, which had never made a mistake, and had never thought that this was a demon that could bask in the sunlight.

But at this moment, the other side he saw under the 'transparent world' had already told him everything clearly: his nose had never actually made a mistake.

"master……"

Makomo looked up at her master, whose body was tense, and felt the sudden murderous intent that had risen between him and the master, which left her somewhat at a loss.

I don't understand what the master did to make my most respected teacher suddenly become like this.

"Congratulations, Urokodaki-senpai, on entering the Transparent World."

Su Mu stood still, a smile on his face.

Makomo looked up in shock, happy that her master had stepped into the 'transparent world'.

Urokodaki Sakonji, however, felt no joy at entering the 'Transparent World'. He remained silent, his hand already resting on the hilt of the sword at his waist.

At this moment, that fierce killing intent was almost unleashed.

The smile on Su Mu's face also disappeared, and he stood there quietly.

Kanao, who was standing beside him, narrowed her pinkish-purple eyes almost as soon as she sensed Urokodaki Sakonji's murderous intent towards her uncle.

"Master, Master, what's wrong with you?"

Makomo felt that this situation, where a life-or-death battle seemed imminent, was difficult to comprehend.

Urokodaki Sakonji's lips twitched. He lowered his head and looked at his disciple. Even through the mask, he could feel the anxiety on his disciple's face.

For a moment, the old man fell silent, then raised his head and looked at Su Mu: "My body is no longer able to function. Can you carry me up the mountain?"

After he finished speaking, he quietly looked at the ghost bathed in sunlight.

Urokodaki Sakonji knew that this demon already knew he had discovered his identity and would probably refuse to cooperate.

Just as Urokodaki Sakonji had expected, the demon stood silently in place, showing no intention of moving forward.

Urokodaki Sakonji was not surprised by this. Since he already knew that his identity as a demon had been discovered, why would he expose his back to a demon-slaying swordsman?

Su Mu remained silent for a while, his gaze lingering on Urokodaki Sakonji for a long time before he nodded: "Okay."

Urokodaki Sakonji was surprised, and then watched as Su Mu walked over step by step.

It wasn't too fast, but it wasn't slow either.

Then, standing in front of Urokodaki Sakonji, he glanced at Urokodaki, turned around, and bent down.

Urokodaki Sakonji silently stared at the back of the demon that appeared before him, the back of a demon that seemed completely unguarded.

At that moment, Urokodaki Sakonji's hand on the hilt of his sword loosened and tightened repeatedly.

If it were the 'Wind Pillar' Sanemi Shinazugawa standing here at this moment, he probably wouldn't hesitate at all, but for Sakonji Urokodaki, he suddenly felt a little lost.

Especially sensing the almost unbearable urge to draw his sword, Urokodaki Sakonji knew that he had once again fallen into the same predicament he had faced the first time when he couldn't bring himself to sever the hand demon's neck.

"Am I going to repeat the same mistake I made before?"

It was precisely because of his soft heart and failure to sever the demon's neck that he made the mistake of putting the hand demon into Fujikasane Mountain, which led to the tragedy of his disciple in the future.

Should we repeat this mistake?

At that moment, Urokodaki Sakonji tightened his grip on the hilt of his sword.

However, the blade, which had just been drawn from its sheath, stopped again, because...

Makomo, standing beside him, looked at him with concern, though she didn't understand.

Kanao appeared nearby at some point, her hand also resting on the hilt of the sword at her waist.

Nezuko, Tanjiro, and a large group of people behind him looked at him with puzzlement.

The atmosphere at the scene suddenly shifted from relaxed to tense.

Urokodaki Sakonji's nose is almost as sensitive as Tanjiro's, and he can judge a person's emotions from their scent. Because he can smell many different scents, he was able to smell the demonic aura emanating from Su Mu when he first met him. Similarly, he can now smell the intense concern that Kanao has for demons.

Disciples Makomo, Tanjiro, Nezuko... everyone is concerned about this demon.

"Master, what's wrong with you?"

Makomo grabbed Urokodaki Sakonji's hand that was gripping the hilt of his sword, her voice almost trembling with tears as she asked.

On one side is her most respected master, and on the other is her favorite man. If something were to really happen between the two, she would find it hard to accept.

"No...it's nothing."

Sensing Makomo's tense and worried scent, Urokodaki Sakonji forced a laugh, glanced at the demon in front of him with his back to him and bent over, paused for a moment, and then stepped forward.

"Everyone, go back. I'll have Su Mu carry me back."

Urokodaki Sakonji addressed everyone.

Makomo, Tanjiro, Nezuko... everyone was a little worried and didn't really want to leave.

"Let's go ahead, I also have something to say to Senior Urokodaki."

Su Mu carried Urokodaki Sakonji on his back and said to everyone:

Kanao went with everyone else.

Although there were some concerns, everyone still listened to what the two said.

Kanao left almost every step she took, turning back every few steps, her eyes occasionally glancing at Urokodaki Sakonji. But no matter how many times she turned back, as she walked further away, she could no longer see the two people standing there.

Once everyone had gone far away, Su Mu carried Urokodaki Sakonji up the mountain.

A gentle breeze blew, and Urokodaki Sakonji, beneath his tengu mask, narrowed his eyes, which grew even colder.

Su Mu seemed oblivious and continued walking.