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

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The demon was fearless because, in the current situation, although it was being suppressed by Yang Jie, neither of them could actually do anything to the other.

However, Yosuke used his spin again, instantly appearing in front of the demon at high speed.

He grabbed the demon's head with his right hand and said expressionlessly, "That's true. You have the characteristics of a demon, so I can't kill you. But have you forgotten why we're fighting this life-or-death battle?"

Upon hearing Yang Jie's words, Wang Liang trembled.

Yes, the reason I'm fighting Yosuke to the death is to devour him and gain his power.

Yosuke, holding the head of the demon, began to devour and absorb its power.

As the power within its body was continuously draining away, the demon finally became frightened and struggled incessantly to try and stop the process of being absorbed.

"Don't struggle anymore. The slash just now contained not only the power of the priestess, but also my power as the Demon King. Although you also have my Demon King power within you, as the Demon King, I can suppress the Demon King's self-healing power within you."

"Can you feel it? The power within you that belongs to me is resisting you!"

To the horror of Wangliang, it was discovered that Yangjie had initially absorbed the demonic power within its own body, but this demonic power, like a bandit crossing the border, was constantly engulfing Wangliang's own power and then frantically surging back into Yangjie's body.

Chapter 282 The End of the Land of Demons

Yang Jie's right hand gripped the head of the demon like a magnet, continuously absorbing its power.

The dragon head on the right shoulder of the demon, representing the power of the demon, gradually withered until only a skin remained.

This gave the demon a chance. The demonic power within his body disappeared, and without the interference of demonic power, the demon could use his own strength to break free from Yang Jie.

However, ideals are often grand, while reality is often harsh.

Just as the demon was gathering its strength to break free from Yang Jie, another powerful force suppressed the demonic power within the demon's body.

The demon roared through gritted teeth, "Damn witch power!"

The shrine maiden's power within Yosuke's body suppressed the power within the demon's body, preventing the demon from accumulating power.

This time, the demon truly felt the threat of death and couldn't help but beg for mercy from Yosuke.

"Wait! We don't actually have any hatred between us. You've already absorbed most of my power, so please let me go. I'll go back to my world and never come back to this world again!"

Yang Jie remained unmoved.

"Slave? Yes, I can be your slave. I'll do whatever you say, just spare my life!"

However, Yosuke is still absorbing the power of the demon.

Knowing his death was imminent, the demon cursed Yang Jie with resentment, wishing him a terrible end.

After a short while, the demon no longer had the strength to curse Yang Jie. Its body withered beyond recognition and finally turned into a pool of purple mud, merging with the earth.

After absorbing all of the demon's power, Yosuke's body began to change uncontrollably.

Yang Jie tried his best to suppress the demonic power within his body and calm it down.

Although he has regained his human form, Yosuke still retains some demonic features, and the demon horns on his forehead have not disappeared.

The lava from the volcano was almost reaching our feet.

Gyutaro, who was initially blasted away, returned to Yosuke's side once again.

Seeing that Yosuke was unharmed, Gyutaro was overjoyed: "Yosuke-sama! Are you alright?!"

"I'm fine. The demon has been dealt with. Let's leave here first."

Yosuke picked up Shion and left the Swamp Country with Gyutaro.

Because of the death of the demon, the puppet soldiers in various places lost their power and all turned into piles of rubble.

The disaster that swept through the entire ninja world has finally come to an end.

Yosuke took Shion back to the Land of Demons.

Yosuke originally planned to return to Kagerou Village immediately after escorting Shion back to the Land of Demons with Gyutaro.

Because the demonic power within Yosuke's body needed to be digested, Yosuke also felt that his body was evolving.

However, Shion earnestly requested Yosuke and Gyutaro to stay temporarily.

The death of the demon signifies that the Land of Demons is freed from the curse and no longer needs to worry about the demons' threat, so the Land of Demons holds a celebration.

Shion wanted Yosuke and Gyutaro to stay and watch the festival of the Demon Kingdom before leaving.

"What? Over a thousand years old?"

In the palace of the Land of Demons, Shion, dressed in her finest attire, stared wide-eyed at Yosuke in disbelief.

Yosuke felt extremely uncomfortable because Shion, who was only fourteen or fifteen years old, called him "brother."

"Yes, I've forgotten my exact age, so just call me by my name."

Shion walked around Yosuke once, carefully examining his appearance.

"No matter how you look at it, it doesn't look like it. Why does it look like it's only around 20 years old?"

Yosuke explained, "Because my ability keeps my body in peak condition, I don't age."

Shion looked at Gyutaro: "You too?"

"Me? No, I'm a little younger than Lord Yosuke, maybe a few hundred years old."

Ziyuan gasped, "Can people in your world really live that long?"

Gyutaro shook his head and said, "No, only we demons can do that. The lifespans of other ordinary people are about the same as those of people in this world."

Yosuke asked, "Shion, I've absorbed all your abilities, are you really okay?"

Shion smiled gently: "It's alright. What I lost was only the power of the priestesses of the past. I can recover my own priestess power. Besides, the demon is dead, so the priestess's work is over. Whether I have the priestess power or not is no longer important."

"However, being a priestess is my mission. The evil hearts of humans are what create demons in this world. Who can guarantee that a second or third demon won't appear? So I plan to embark on a new journey."

At this moment, a guard entered the palace and respectfully said to Shion, "Lady Shion, the celebration is about to begin."

Shion said to Yosuke and Gyutaro, "I'll be right back, wait for me!"

Shion followed Ashiho to the outside of the palace.

Outside the palace, the area was packed with people; almost all the citizens of the Land of Demons had come to participate in the celebration.

The duty of the Demon Kingdom is to guard against demons, therefore, the priestesses of each generation are the leaders of the Demon Kingdom, and Shion is no exception.

As the leader, Shion gave a speech, the gist of which was that the Land of Demons was now liberated, and there was no longer any need to worry about the resurrection of demons, allowing them to live happily ever after.

At the end of her speech, Shion announced:

“The demon is dead. The Land of Demons no longer needs a priestess. What you need is a leader who can guide you into a prosperous and happy life. And that person is not me. So I have decided to hand over the Land of Demons to this capable person!”

People outside the palace immediately began to whisper among themselves, speculating about who the person was.

"The leader who can lead the Land of Demons to a happy life is Ashiho. I believe everyone has witnessed Ashiho's talent. From now on, Ashiho will lead you as the daimyo of the Land of Demons!"

Shion smiled at Ashiho and said, "Ashiho, it's your turn to go on stage."

Ashiho, dressed in the attire of a daimyo, emerged from behind the curtain.

After returning to the Land of Demons, Shion told Ashiho about her thoughts.

At first, Ashiho refused, but after Shion's earnest persuasion, she accepted the important task of becoming the daimyo.

"Thank you all for your trust. For the sake of the Land of Demons, I, Ashiho, will do my utmost!"

All the people of the Land of Demons present were calling out the name of Ashiho.

Shion silently withdrew from the stage; this moment belonged to Ashiho, and her duty had come to an end.

Shion found Yosuke and Gyutaro: "Let's go!"

Yosuke and Gifu Taro were completely baffled: "Go? Go where?"

"Of course I'll go to the Village of Blazing Sun with you guys! I've always wanted to travel the ninja world, and now I can finally fulfill my wish!"

Yosuke pointed to himself and asked in confusion, "Did I say I was going to take her to Kagerou Village?"

Gyutaro scratched his head: "I don't think so?"

Chapter 283 The Resurrected Uchiha Madara

Upon returning to Yangyan Village, Yangjie immediately began his training.

The energy within Yang Jie's body is currently too mixed.

Demon power, natural energy, chakra, demonic power, priestess power.

Aside from the demonic power and chakra, which Yosuke can fully control, the rest of the energy is completely uncontrollable.

Therefore, Yang Jie's most urgent task at this moment is to digest the various energies in his body.

Having more energy in your body doesn't necessarily mean it's better; in fact, it can introduce many uncontrollable factors.

Furthermore, the three powers within Yosuke's body—the power of the demon, the power of the spirit, and the power of the priestess—are constantly mixing, causing Yosuke's body to undergo evolution, which will take time.

...

The Land of Fire was not at peace at this time.

Inside the Fire Temple in the Land of Fire.

The bodies of monks were scattered throughout the temple.

Obito and Black Zetsu searched everywhere in the Fire Temple where ninjutsu were stored.

"Have it!"

Black Zetsu took out two scrolls of Earth Release techniques.

The name on the scroll was precisely the purpose of Obito and Black Zetsu's trip.

Earth Release: Ultimate Creation Technique - Soil of the Dead.

Earth Release: Reincarnation Technique.

"We've got it. Let's go get the soil that smells of the spots."

Obito and Black Zetsu arrived at the Valley of the End.