Demon Slayer: The Second God Who Walks the Earth

Rainbow? Is Mr. Tessumaruyama's name Rainbow?

Chiba Yo thought to himself.

As Tetsuka Mori spoke to Chiba Yo, he also kept an eye on Inosuke outside the house.

At this moment, both of Inosuke's Nichirin Blades turned blue-gray.

"Ah, it's so beautiful, with its muted blue-gray hue. What an elegant color! It's perfect for a knife," Tetsuya Mori exclaimed.

Upon seeing the color of Inosuke's twin swords, Steelzuka was reminded of Tanjiro's black sword. He immediately sat up from the floor and angrily began to punch Tanjiro repeatedly from behind.

"Great! Inosuke's sword was all dented and uneven before." Tanjiro said happily, looking at Inosuke's sword without any concern.

"How does it feel to hold? Actually, this is the first time I've forged a sword for someone who uses two swords," Tetsuya Mori asked Inosuke.

However, Inosuke did not answer his question. He took the knife and walked to the pond in the yard, then squatted down as if picking out stones.

"Lord Inosuke..." Tetsuka Mori tilted his head, somewhat puzzled.

Inosuke then picked out a stone, lifted it high, and then smashed it forcefully against the blade of the newly forged Nichirin Blade.

The four people inside the room were shocked.

Inosuke's Nichirin Blade was dented and battered from the side by a stone.

"I'm going to kill you! You brat! Hey! What are you doing?!"

Tetsuka Mori suddenly stood up and roared angrily, but Tanjiro quickly grabbed him to stop him.

Chiba Yo, who had originally planned to ask more questions about the situation at Mount Tesmaru, now felt that he had little chance left.

"sorry Sorry!"

Tanjiro kept apologizing to Tetsuya Mori. Inosuke glanced back at Tetsuya Mori, then turned back and picked up a stone to strike his other sword again.

"You bastard! I can't let you live any longer!"

Tetsuya Mori was so angry he was almost deformed, and Tanjiro could barely hold him back.

Finally, with the combined efforts of several people to calm him down, Tetsuya Mori did not pursue Inosuke and left in a huff. Iron Jade, who had arrived in a fit of rage, was now the one who was relatively calm and was even able to appease Tetsuya Mori, who was traveling with him.

After seeing the two swordsmiths off, it was already dusk.

"Our lord should be back by now, let's go pay him another visit." Tanjiro said to Chiba Yo, glancing at the sky. He himself was also very eager to understand what Hinokami Kagura was.

"Alright." Chiba Yang nodded in agreement, thinking that he could tell Tanjiro about the sword skills when he got back.

Ubuyashiki Residence

Kagaya has returned from the cemetery. Chiba Yo explained their purpose to Tanjiro, and Chiba Yo also told Kagaya about his previous discovery.

"My lord, could you tell us something about the Breath of Beginning?" Chiba Yo asked Kagaya.

Kagaya listened to their story with a smile, somewhat surprised by the coincidence.

"The only record of the Breath of the Beginning so far is that it is called the Breath of the Sun, and there is nothing else. However, the Rengoku clan, as a family that has been a member since the founding of the Demon Slayer Corps and has continued to pass it down, may have some records on their side."

If you'd like to know more, you might want to visit the Purgatory family; perhaps you'll find the answers you're looking for.

Yaozai spoke slowly and deliberately, a smile on his face.

"Thank you, my lord." Chiba and the other thanked their lord, while Kagaya smiled but remained silent.

Although we haven't gotten an answer yet, we now have a new clue.

I'll talk to him when the teacher gets back...

As Chiba Yo stepped out of the mansion, he thought to himself.

This time, he didn't forget to tell Tanjiro about the sword technique. As they walked, Chiba Yang said to Tanjiro, "When I watched you demonstrate Hinokami Kagura before, I noticed something. This sword technique is not only extremely exquisite, but the whole technique seems to be a cycle. The last move of the sword technique can be connected well with the first move, as if they are combined into one sword technique."

Tanjiro stopped upon hearing this and asked with some confusion, "A cycle?"

He knew that this Kagura dance could be performed continuously, but he had never thought about it in that way.

"Hmm...like this."

As Chiba Yo spoke, he drew his Nichirin Blade, then moved a distance away from Tanjiro and stood still, the Nichirin Blade in his hand quickly turning crimson.

The black Nichirin Blade... turned red...

Tanjiro stared wide-eyed at the scene, finding it hard to believe.

Immediately afterwards, Chiba Yang exhaled a white rainbow, and then his Nichirin Blade slashed downwards, creating an arc-shaped strike wreathed in flames.

Tanjiro was even more shocked.

But that wasn't all. Chiba Yang then flipped his body, unleashing a circular slash from below.

Then, the blazing red mirror, the phantom rainbow... the dance of flames.

Chiba Yo executed every move from the first to the last, and his movements were exactly the same as Tanjiro's.

With a penetrating understanding of the world and a meticulous insight into the structure of the body, Chiba Yo is able to perfectly control his body and completely replicate the techniques he has observed, from the inside out.

After the Flame Dance, the first move, the Round Dance, followed seamlessly, as if they were meant to be one move from the start.

Chiba Yo performed the twelve sword techniques in their entirety once more. To allow Tanjiro to see them clearly, he deliberately slowed down the speed at which he performed the techniques. However, it was still evident that the twelve sword techniques seemed to be perfectly natural, with the beginning and end seamlessly connected.

"That's right! These twelve sword techniques form a cycle; they are a unified whole."

Having demonstrated it himself, Chiba Yo became even more convinced of his judgment.

"Yang... how come you can do Kagura dance? That's amazing!"

Tanjiro couldn't help but admire Chiba Yo after seeing him perform the Hinokami Kagura completely and with an extremely relaxed expression.

Chapter 46 Lower Moon Layoffs

“I can see subtle changes in others’ and my own bodies, so replicating the Hinokami Kagura you used back then wouldn’t be difficult with this ability. Of course, if you don’t agree, I won’t use this sword technique anymore.” Chiba Yo said to Tanjiro as he sheathed his Nichirin Blade.

Upon hearing this, Tanjiro quickly replied, "How could that be? It's a good thing that Yang has been able to learn the Kagura dance. Our family has been learning the Kagura dance for generations in order to pass it down. Now that someone else has learned it, it's obviously a good thing for the inheritance of the Kagura dance."

I also hope that Yang can carry forward the Kagura dance.

Besides, you've helped us so much with Nezuko's matter, and I've never been able to repay you. If Hinokami Kagura could be of any use to you, that would be even better.

Tanjiro smiled, his eyes showing no sign of displeasure.

Upon hearing Tanjiro's words, Chiba Yo also smiled.

"If you need any help in the future, just let me know. I'll definitely do my best to help if I have the time," Chiba Yo said to Tanjiro. He didn't say anything like "as long as it doesn't violate my principles," because he knew Tanjiro wouldn't make any requests that would require him to break his principles.

"Then I'll thank you in advance," Tanjiro said with a smile.

Then he suddenly remembered something and asked Chiba Yang, "By the way, Yang, when you were demonstrating the Kagura dance just now, the blade turned red, right? What happened?"

"I was just about to tell you about it. This is called the Crimson Blade, and it can suppress the regeneration of demons." Chiba Yo said, drawing his Nichirin Blade. The black Nichirin Blade slowly turned crimson under his grip.

"As long as you apply enough grip to the Nichirin Blade, you can turn it red no matter what color it was originally, and at the same time, you can give the Nichirin Blade the ability to suppress the regeneration of demons."

"Would you like to give it a try?" Chiba Yo asked Tanjiro.

Tanjiro was quite excited upon hearing this. If he could suppress the demons' regenerative abilities, his future battles against demons would definitely be much easier.

“Alright, I’ll give it a try too.” Tanjiro said, drawing his new Nichirin Blade that he had just obtained from Hidetsuka.

The blade, like Chiba Yo's, is obsidian-colored.

Tanjiro gripped the Nichirin Blade tightly as Chiba Yo had instructed, but even with all his strength, he couldn't turn it red.

"Try using the breathing technique," Chiba Yo suggested from the side.

Upon hearing this, Tanjiro began to use the Total Concentration Breathing technique he had recently mastered, opening his mouth to inhale a large amount of oxygen.

His own strength was enhanced at this moment, and the veins on his arms bulged.

"Aaaaaah!!!" Tanjiro roared, gathering all his strength, but the Nichirin Blade in his hand remained unchanged.

A moment later, Tanjiro realized that his power could not increase any further. He stopped, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and said with a wry smile, "I still can't do it."

Seeing this, Chiba Yo continued to say to Tanjiro, "If you can't do it with just your grip strength, there is another way. You can also make the Nichirin Blade enter the state of a Crimson Blade by raising its temperature through the collision between the weapons."

Chiba Yo gestured to Tanjiro, who understood and took a stance with his Nichirin Blade, then nodded to Chiba Yo.

Chiba Yo and Tanjiro then clashed a few times with their Nichirin Blades. Chiba Yo's blade, which had already turned crimson due to his grip strength, turned red, as did Tanjiro's blade.

(There's an example in chapter 190 of the original manga, it's not made up (＞皿＜))

"It really turned red!" Tanjiro exclaimed in surprise.

"Although this method can transform a Nichirin Blade into a Crimson Blade, it is still somewhat inconvenient. Therefore, I think it is better to train more and, ideally, be able to transform a Nichirin Blade into a Crimson Blade using only grip strength as soon as possible."

When you used Hinokami Kagura before, I noticed that your body was struggling a bit when using this breathing technique and sword skills, which is also due to your insufficient physical strength.

Ideally, you should maintain full concentration in your breathing as always. This will rapidly improve your physical fitness, strengthen your lungs, and make it easier to use breathing techniques.

This way, your strength will improve very quickly.

Chiba Yo smiled and gave Tanjiro instructions.

"Yes! I understand. I will work even harder in the future!" Tanjiro replied with a smile.

He gained a lot today. He obtained clues about Hinokami Kagura, learned that Hinokami Kagura's twelve sword techniques form a cycle and can be used in combination, learned about the Crimson Blade ability, and also received advice on how to improve his strength in the future.

Tanjiro felt that Chiba Yo was now just like Urokodaki-san, and also had a bit of Sabito and Giyu-senpai vibes.

"Thank you, Yang." Tanjiro sincerely thanked Chiba Yang.

Chiba Yang smiled and waved his hand after hearing his words.

"It's getting late, let's go back and rest."

Just as he stepped out of the room, the crow flew up to him and cried out loudly, "Northeast, North! Northeast, North! There are signs of ghosts within the warning range! Eliminate them quickly! Eliminate them quickly!"

Chiba Yo, who had just woken up, was wide awake by the noise of the crow and immediately set off for the place the crow had mentioned.

The sound of a pipa filled the air, and the scattered rooms shifted constantly as four Lower Moon demons gathered, awaiting the appearance of the demon who had summoned them.

The sound of the pipa rang out again, and the four lower-ranking musicians were moved to one place.

Except for Lower Moon One, the other Lower Moons all looked panicked, constantly looking around.

The next moment, a stunning woman dressed in a black printed kimono appeared above the four Lower Moons.

His crimson vertical pupils were unusually cold.

The four Lower Moons looked up at the woman in front of them, but did not immediately recognize her.

"Lower your head, kneel down, and bow down to me."

A cold yet familiar voice rang out, and the other Lower Moon demons, except for Enmu, were immediately terrified and broke out in a cold sweat. Then, the four demons quickly knelt on the ground.

"I'm so sorry, your appearance and smell have changed..."

In a panic, Lower Moon Four Zero tried desperately to explain, but Muzan interrupted him before he could finish speaking.

"Who gave you permission to speak? Don't open your mouth just because of your boring will. You are only allowed to answer the questions I ask you," Muzan said coldly.

Upon hearing this, Ling Yuzi immediately shut up and lowered her head, her fear growing even stronger.

Then Muzan continued to say to the remaining four Lower Moons: "Rui and Rokuro were both killed. One of them was Lower Moon Five, and the other was Lower Moon Two."

There's only one thing I want to ask: why are the Lower Moon demons so weak?

Becoming one of the Twelve Demon Moons doesn't mean the end, but rather the beginning. It means starting to eat more people, becoming stronger, and starting to be helpful to me.

For the past hundred years, the Upper Moon of the Twelve Demon Moons has never changed, and it has always been the Upper Moon demons that have destroyed the pillars of the Demon Slayers.

But what about the lower moon? How many times has it been replaced already?

Having lost two Lower Moon demons in a row, one of whom was Rui, whom it greatly admired and whose fate was similar to its own, and the other was Rokuro, the second-ranked Lower Moon demon, Muzan has now completely lost faith in the Lower Moon demons.

Even if they tell us those things...

Just as Lower Moon Six, Kamehameha, was about to complain in its mind, its thoughts hadn't even fully formed when Muzan's next words filled it with terror.

“'Even if you tell us those things…' so what? Tell me.” Muzan stared at Kamehameha and said.

He can read my mind? This is bad.

Cold sweat dripped from the Nue's face; its fear was growing.

"What's wrong? Tell me!"

Veins bulged on Muzan's face, revealing an expression of anger.