People in Demon Slayer: The Journey That Began with Demon Slayer

"I really don't understand why that person is so eager to kill a human, and won't let me do it myself. It's just a human, I can just kill it and eat it, can't I?"

"Idiot, don't question that person's thoughts! Do you have a death wish?!"

The identity of the person speaking to them is self-evident; they are the demons sent by Kibuy Muzan to investigate the veracity of the messages being spread outside.

This ghost has one body but two heads. One looks slightly older and the other looks slightly younger. Each has a ghost horn on its forehead. The soil underground is like flat ground to it, allowing it to pass through without any obstruction.

The two-headed demon arrived near the Ubuyashiki mansion, and one of its heads emerged from the ground to observe the Demon Slayer Corps' situation.

"This number of people... could it be that all the members of the Demon Slayer Corps are here?!" The older demon was somewhat alarmed. Usually, he would only encounter two or three Demon Slayer Corps members at most, but now there were thousands of them in front of him.

"Brother, should we still go in to investigate? If we're discovered, we won't be able to escape, will we?" The young demon was a little scared and wanted to back out.

"That lord's orders are for us to see that human with our own eyes. If we go back like this, we will definitely die!" Compared to humans, Kibuy Muzan's methods terrified the older demons even more.

With no way out, the two-headed demon concealed its presence and cautiously continued its advance into the Ubuyashiki mansion.

When the two-headed demons arrived inside the mansion, they were even more terrified, because they could sense several terrifying auras throughout the entire mansion.

"Brother, what should we do? Should we keep watching? Judging by this scene, the news must be true. If we're discovered, we're doomed!"

The older demon was caught in a dilemma. He hardened his heart and gritted his teeth: "No, if we don't see it with our own eyes, we'll die if that person finds out when we get back. We might as well take a gamble. With our ability to perfectly conceal our presence, we can quickly take a look, confirm the authenticity of the information, and then escape from here immediately!"

The two-headed demon sensed that among the several dangerous auras, there was a faint human aura, like that of a dying tree.

The two-headed demon cautiously approached the basement of the main house, peeked out timidly, and saw a human with a face full of terrifying scars resting on a bed.

Having obtained the information it wanted, the two-headed demon immediately attempted to burrow into the ground to escape, but before it could completely sink underground...

"Thunder Breathing? First Form? Thunderclap Flash!"

The two-headed demon saw a golden bolt of lightning strike its own head.

The two-headed demon hurriedly emerged from the ground to avoid the impending attack.

Then, the powerful human beings whose auras the two-headed demon had sensed appeared around it and surrounded it.

"Brother, what do we do? We think we're surrounded!"

"How am I supposed to know what to do! We hid so well, how did we still get discovered?"

The older demon looked incredulous. His ability had an excellent concealment effect, perfectly shielding his demonic aura. So how could he have been discovered when that person sent him to investigate?

Then, the two-headed demon shuddered as a person with an aura similar to that of the demon king within its body approached.

"Brother, did you notice it? That aura?"

"I can feel it! Could it be that esteemed one? We're saved!"

The two-headed demon's eyes regained their light.

"I'm sorry, the result may be a little different from what you expected."

Yosuke leaned against the door frame, watching the two-headed demon with a mocking expression.

Chapter 19 The Escaped Demon

The two-headed demon stared wide-eyed at Yosuke, who had suddenly appeared at the doorway, and asked incredulously, "You're not that person! Who are you?! Why do you have an aura almost identical to that person's?!"

Yosuke snorted coldly: "Instead of wanting to know who I am, I think you should think about how to escape from our group."

The two-headed demon instantly realized what was happening, breaking out in a cold sweat. Its current concern should be how to survive.

Yosuke gave Ubuyashiki Naosai a wink, and Ubuyashiki Naosai nodded slightly and said softly, "Let's do it..."

"Flame Breathing? First Form? Shiranui!"

Flame Pillar Rengoku Shinzuka Sho's Nichirin Blade bursts into flames as he slashes at the two-headed demon.

As Rengoku Shinzuka Sho made his move, smoke billowed throughout the main house, and when the smoke cleared, the two-headed demon had vanished without a trace.

The pillars inside the main house were not upset by the escape of the two-headed demon, because they could cut off its head in an instant if they wanted to.

This was only to allow the two-headed demon to return and inform others, so that it was deliberately let go.

Somewhere underground.

"Hahaha, brother, so those people were all a bunch of good-for-nothings! How despicable! They made me worry for a while!"

The older demon also breathed a sigh of relief; the joy of surviving the ordeal made it feel much better.

"Hmph, humans are all ants. But what about that person just now? All ghosts became ghosts after absorbing that person's blood, but even though it was a ghost, its aura was completely different from that person's."

"Why are you thinking so much, brother? Our mission is complete. After we report to that lord, I'm going to have a good meal of human flesh!"

"That's true, but be careful when you eat people. Don't always eat the good meat first, I want some too!"

"So what? Just kill a few more people, right?"

...

A library within Ota Castle.

A two-headed demon was kneeling in front of a young man.

"My lord, the investigation is complete, and the news is true! There are over a thousand Demon Slayer Corps members stationed at the foot of Mount Suizaki in Ise, and all the Pillars are also stationed at the mansion. In particular, there is a demon whose aura is similar to yours that is also there."

Kibuy Muzan, who had transformed into the librarian, ignored the two-headed demon's report and continued flipping through the books on his own.

Time passed second by second, and the two-headed demon felt immense pressure, with cold sweat already trickling down its forehead.

"grown ups..."

Before the two-headed demon could finish speaking, a thorny whip suddenly emerged from behind Kibuyaku Muzan and pierced through the demon's chest.

Blood trickled from the corner of the two-headed demon's mouth as it stared in disbelief at the thorny whip protruding from its chest: "My lord... what did we do wrong?"

Kibuy Muzan closed the book, turned his expressionless head to look at the two-headed demon: "If all the Pillars and that guy were there, why were you able to come to see me alive?"

"My lord, I'm telling the truth..."

“I’m not saying you’re lying. There’s only one reason you were able to escape: they wanted you to escape.”

The two-headed demon was incredibly aggrieved: "Why... why, sir... we completed the mission..."

"Hmph, why? Do I, Kibu Muzan, need a reason to kill someone? You, who were just used, have no value in my eyes anymore!"

The two-headed demon died with its eyes wide open, unable to rest in peace.

Kibuy Muzan read the memories of the two-headed demon, his expression extremely cold.

"Ha, Yosuke Ubuyashiki, you demon, you've colluded with the Demon Slayer Corps? What a disgrace! You're trying to lure me with the Ubuyashiki clan? Well then, I'll grant your wish and wipe out the Demon Slayer Corps and the Ubuyashiki clan!"

On the other side, the Ubuyashiki residence.

Outside the Ubuyashiki mansion, all the Demon Slayer Corps members wore serious expressions, for they knew that the decisive battle was about to begin.

Most of the people who become members of the Demon Slayer Corps are innocent people who have been harmed by demons. Their families, which should have been happy and fulfilling, were torn apart by demon attacks, and their hatred led them to join the Demon Slayer Corps.

As long as evil spirits are not eliminated, this world will never be at peace. In order to usher in a new era, all Demon Slayer Corps members share the same goal: to eradicate evil spirits!

Tamayo extracted the wisteria flower toxin from a large quantity of wisteria flowers and made it into a medicine. If applied to the Nichirin Blade, its lethality against demons would be greatly increased.

Even the Demon Slayer Corps' support staff, who lack physical strength, are playing their part. Humans don't have the same physical abilities as demons, and their injuries don't heal immediately. Therefore, they have prepared a large number of bandages and emergency medicines in hopes of reducing casualties in battle.

At this moment, everyone is united. No one is afraid, and no one is backing down, because they know that if they take a step back, they will be doomed. Only by forging ahead can they usher in a new era.

Inside the main house.

Ubuyashiki's body was on the verge of collapse; she could no longer even sit up and could only lie on the bed, barely clinging to life.

Naosai Ubuyashiki, forcing himself to stay upright, held a final meeting with the other pillars.

"Kimu Y Muzan should already know my news. The final battle is imminent. Everyone, please be sure to evacuate the people in the surrounding towns to prevent mass casualties. Also..."

Naosai Ubuyashiki coughed violently before he could finish speaking.

A child patted Naosai Ubuyashiki's back tenderly, helping him catch his breath: "Father, you should rest."

This child was the offspring of Naosai Ubuyashiki, Keigo Ubuyashiki.

Naosai Ubuyashiki affectionately stroked Keigo's hair: "I can hold on for a little while longer."

"Furthermore, if I die before the final battle, my son Keigo Ubuyashiki will take my place, command the Demon Slayer Corps, and help everyone fight against Muzan Kibutsuji and his army of demons."

"My lord!" The pillars knelt on the ground, understanding that Ubuyashiki Naosai was now giving his last words.

"Please don't be sad, everyone. As long as this age of demons ends, then it will all be worth it!"

With great effort, Ubuyashiki Naosai got up, moved his already paralyzed legs, straightened his body, and rested his head on the ground: "Thank you all for your kindness. It is my honor to work with you all. I, Ubuyashiki Naosai, will always remember your trust."

"My lord, please don't do this!" All the pillars were filled with fear and tried to help Ubuyashiki Naosai to the bed.

However, Naosai Ubuyashiki refused, and with his already blind and lifeless eyes, he looked around at everyone as if trying to memorize their faces.

"Finally, I wish you all great success in your military endeavors!"

Chapter 20 Will

"My lord! According to our scouts, a large number of demons have appeared near Ise and are heading towards Mount Suzuki!"

After reporting the water column, Eriko looked at Naosai Ubuyashiki, who was lying weakly on the bed, with heartache.

"Is that so... You've finally arrived, Kibu Y Muzan..."

"My lord, please let me stay by your side!"

"Eriko, you don't need to worry about me. Compared to me, who is about to die, the Demon Slayer Corps members outside are more important right now."

“But…” Eriko Tokimoto wanted to try again, but Naosai Ubuyashiki interrupted her.

"Don't worry about me. I won't fall until I see Kibu Muzan."

Eriko Ron reluctantly left the main house and stayed outside the Ubuyashiki residence.

Outside the Ubuyashiki residence, all the pillars are here, including Yosuke's.

When Raikage Sakatani saw Eriko Tokimoto emerge from the mansion, he hurriedly asked, "Eriko, does our lord still refuse to let us protect him?"

Eriko Tokimoto nodded sullenly.

"I'll go and try to persuade our lord!"

Just as Kento Kagami was about to enter the mansion, he was stopped by Daigo Shimajima.