You didn't expect this, did you? I've time-traveled again!

Suoh Takeshi's words pulled them out of this heavy despair.

"The Sun Breathing Technique, because it shares properties with the sun, can also break his regeneration and suppress his abilities. Once we break his regeneration, why worry about not being able to kill him? We can wear him down!"

"I see."

The pillars breathed a sigh of relief; none of them wanted their long-term efforts to have been in vain.

"Now, let's talk about the information on the two Upper Moon demons, Upper Moon Two Doma and Upper Moon Six Daki."

"The Upper Moon demons are unpredictable and cannot be tracked down. As for why they know the location of the two, it's all because these two demons often lurk in human society, making them easy to track."

"Upper Moon Two, Doma, is currently the leader of the Eternal Paradise Cult, with approximately 250 members; Upper Moon Six, Daki, is currently disguised as a courtesan in Yoshiwara, using the stage name Warabi-hime. The abilities of these two demons are..."

Suoh Takeshi also revealed the appearances and abilities of the two Upper Moon demons, Doma and Daki.

Finally, he added, "As for detailed information about them, you'll have to verify it yourselves."

No matter how much Suoh Takeshi said, he believed the Demon Slayer Corps wouldn't believe his words and would definitely verify the accuracy of the information themselves later.

So he stopped wasting his breath.

However, the observant Shinobu noticed that when she heard about Doma, her breathing became rapid, and the veins on her hands, hidden at her sides, turned white from clenching.

"Thank you, Suoh-kun."

Kagaya Ubuyashiki bowed deeply to Takeshi Suo in gratitude, his manners and attitude were very sincere.

“Not at all, it’s just a matter of each person getting what they need.” Suoh Takeshi stepped forward and helped him up.

Afterwards, Kagaya Ubuyashiki instructed Shinobu Kocho, "Shinobu, take Suoh-kun to the Cho-ya to rest first."

"Yes, Master." Shinobu Kocho replied.

"Suoh-kun, we'll discuss the breathing techniques in detail tomorrow. For now, please allow me to make some arrangements."

"of course."

Suoh Takeshi and Kocho Shinobu left.

P.S.: Regarding the current issue of updating once a day, I don't know if you've noticed, but we haven't signed a contract yet... Once we do, we'll switch to updating twice a day!

Chapter 028 Admonition to Shinobu Kocho

I walked with Shinobu Kocho on the path behind the mountain.

A moment of silence.

Shinobu Kocho spoke first, saying, "Suoh-kun, thank you."

"...What are you thanking me for? Thanking me for telling you about Muzan Kibutsuji?"

Suoh Takeshi turned to look at her. "Don't misunderstand, this is just a transaction. I tell you the information, and you teach me the breathing techniques. We each get what we need."

Even if Kagaya Ubuyashiki didn't agree to the exchange, he would still tell them about Muzan Kibutsuji.

Because this scoundrel of a boss is universally condemned.

If Aqua were here, she would definitely be clamoring to purify Muzan Kibutsuji.

However, Suoh Takeshi did need breathing techniques and sword skills, so he went along with it and asked for them.

and……

If you offer help unconditionally without asking for anything in return, it might make them think you have ulterior motives and are secretly plotting something.

After all, he didn't have any deep-seated hatred for ghosts.

Since that's the case, we might as well ask for an exorbitant amount to put their minds at ease.

However, what they considered a shameless and outrageous demand was nothing to them; they thought it was just a small matter.

This arrogance left Suoh Takeshi speechless.

Is this the foundation of the Demon Slayer Corps, which has been passed down for thousands of years?

Loved it!

After walking for a while, Suoh Takeshi said to her bluntly, "Shinobu, if you want to seek revenge on Doma, I advise you not to go and throw your life away."

These words are hurtful and very blunt; they show no mercy whatsoever.

"..."

Shinobu Kocho didn't say anything, but her steps slowed down slightly and she gradually stopped.

Suoh Takeshi also stopped and looked at her.

The two looked at each other.

He noticed that Shinobu Kocho was not smiling at that moment.

"Suoh-kun, was I... that obvious?"

"Ah, you've been completely exposed. Even though you tried your best to hide your hatred for Doma, the observant people still noticed. Kagaya Ubuyashiki must have noticed it too, which is why he sent you here, probably to get rid of you."

As a leader, Kagaya Ubuyashiki did a very good job.

After Suoh Takeshi revealed the information about the two Upper Moon demons, he learned that Shinobu Kocho's older sister, the former Flower Pillar Kanae Kocho, had died at the hands of Upper Moon Two, Doma!

His sending Shinobu Kocho could mean one of two things:

Alternatively, one could tell Shinobu Kocho more information about Upper Moon Two, Doma, or extinguish her desire for revenge.

As for which one to choose, that depends on whether Suoh Takeshi thinks Shinobu Kocho is strong enough.

Really, he truly deserves to be the leader of such a large family.

Kagaya Ubuyashiki is a man not to be underestimated.

However, the question that Shinobu should have asked first was instead answered by Takeshi Suoh.

"Suoh-kun, would you be interested in hearing about my past...?"

Before Suoh Takeshi could speak, she began to answer her own questions, "I was originally the daughter of a family of pharmacists, a happy family of four. One day, an evil spirit suddenly invaded our home, my father and mother were brutally murdered by the evil spirit, and my sister and I..."

Suoh Takeshi did not interrupt her without being witty, and let her tell her story.

Shinobu's past is the same as what Takeshi Suoh knows:

Her parents were killed by demons, but she was saved by a passing Stone Pillar. After undergoing arduous training, she joined the Demon Slayer Corps with her sister. Later, when her sister became a Pillar and was killed by Doma, she inherited her sister's Pillar position.

Her past was heartbreaking, but for some reason she smiled gently again.

But there was no warmth in her smile, even though she kept smiling.

His words were soft, yet filled with hatred for evil spirits.

Especially when talking about her sister's death, she couldn't hide her hatred and anger. Her hateful words showed that she was determined to kill Upper Moon Two, Doma!

"Is that so..."

Suoh Takeshi neither asked her to let go of her hatred nor mocked her for overestimating herself.

Don't persuade others to be kind to others without suffering.

"But you know, you have absolutely no chance of survival if you face Doma right now."

Suoh Takeshi said realistically, "Even if all the Pillar-level members attacked him now, it would probably take more than half of them to be killed or injured before they could possibly eliminate Doma."

No, there's a very high probability of total annihilation.

"..."

Without activating their markings, without the Transparent World, and without the Crimson Blade or other enhancements, these people really couldn't defeat Douma.

In particular, Doma's Blood Demon Art is extremely terrifying. His ability to freeze and destroy other people's alveoli silently is truly impossible to guard against, and one careless move can lead to a disastrous outcome. Not to mention, he can also create five ice dolls with the same strength as himself, which is a bug in Blood Demon Art.

If Shinobu Kocho's 70 times stronger poison hadn't erupted inside him at the last moment, causing him to expose a momentary opening and be killed, he probably would have taken down several more Pillars.

"..."

Shinobu Kocho didn't say anything more, her mood becoming increasingly depressed and heavy.

If you want Butterfly to survive, the only way is to become a straight man and ruthlessly cut off her hopes.

Seeing her distraught appearance, Suoh Takeshi sighed.

"Shinobu, the Demon Slayer Corps will meet Doma sooner or later, and I will help you then."

I will definitely help you kill Doma!

So, for now, let's focus on building up our strength and becoming more powerful.

Shinobu Kocho never expected Takeshi Suoh to say those words. "Why, why would this happen..."

"Because I... never mind, it's nothing."

Suoh Takeshi almost blurted out what he was about to say, but then realized that what he was about to say was too rash, so he immediately changed his mind.

"I'm helping you only because I have ulterior motives."

"You have other requests?... But I've already exchanged my only skill, the breathing technique, and there's nothing else that Suoh-kun would value."

"Have you forgotten? You are a pharmacist with extensive knowledge of pharmacology."

"I see... If you have any questions about pharmacology, please feel free to ask me anytime."

Shinobu Kocho smiled gently, a smile that startled Takeshi Suoh.

"Ah...! I'm sorry, Suoh-kun."

Shinobu Kocho exclaimed softly, "I've been complaining to you, and I know I've upset you. I'm so sorry."

"It's nothing, I'm used to it. After all, there were always people around me who complained all the time."

Suoh Takeshi thought of Aqua, the goddess who always complained about how hard life was and how troublesome her work was.

"Ah~! I bet it's a girl!"

"A girl? Well, if I had to say, I'd say a goddess."

"..."

"What's wrong? Why aren't you saying anything?"